India, All india, 5th Nov 2018, News & Stories from India

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Taking to Twitter, Rahul Gandhi alleged the motive of the crop scheme is to fill the accounts of 'suit-boot friends' with thousands of crores of rupees. (Photo: File | @INCIndia twitter)

'PM Modi looting farmers in name of crop insurance’: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi alleged 'chowkidaar' has made his intentions clear that 'he will steal from others to fill the coffers of his friends'.

05 Nov 2018 9:15 PM

Sabarimala virtually turned into a fortress with hundreds of police personnel, including armed commandos, dotting the place where surveillance cameras and mobile phone jammers were installed. (Photo: File)

30-year-old woman seeks protection to enter Sabarimala temple as door opens

The woman, Anju, identified herself as a native of Cherthala in Alappuzha district.

05 Nov 2018 8:55 PM

BJP Kerala unit chief P S Sreedharan Pillai, an advocate practicing in the Kerala High Court, said the priest had called him seeking a legal clarification, which he had given. (Photo: ANI)

'Sabarimala priest asked me before barring women’: BJP leader

'Sabarimala issue is a golden opportunity for us,' Kerala BJP chief P S Sreedharan Pillai had told party workers.

05 Nov 2018 7:20 PM

The Congress worked to erase Patel's legacy and the BJP is proud that the biggest statue in his memory was built under the Modi government, Prasad said. (Photo: ANI)

Chidambaram 'mocking' Ram temple initiative, Sardar Patel statue, says BJP

Ravi Shankar Prasad said Chidambaram is mocking Ram temple initiative and Statue of Unity and asked him to not 'play with sentiments'.

05 Nov 2018 7:05 PM

Arvind Kejriwal had opposed the complaint on the grounds that it has been filed by Pawan Khera and not by Sheila Dikshit herself. (Photo: File | PTI)

Kejriwal acquitted in defamation case by Sheila Dikshit's former aide

Khera had alleged Kejriwal used defamatory' accusations against Dikshit, which also harmed his reputation since he was associated with her.

05 Nov 2018 6:33 PM

A large number of devotees thronged Sabarimala temple to worship Lord Ayappa. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Sabarimala temple opens for special puja amid tight security

In anticipation of protests, prohibitory orders have been issued for the base towns of Pamba, Nilakkal, Erumeli and Elavunkal.

05 Nov 2018 5:39 PM

On November 1, Naidu and Congress president Rahul Gandhi had announced their alliance against the BJP for the upcoming state and general elections. (Photo: File | ANI)

Asaduddin Owaisi calls Congress-TDP alliance 'East India Company of 2018'

Owaisi asserted that the people of Telangana will decide the fate of the state, and not those living elsewhere.

05 Nov 2018 4:00 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi targeted the Centre and Maharashtra government over the killing of tigress Avni last week. (Photo: File | @INCIndia Twitter)

Rahul quotes Mahatma Gandhi to criticise tigress Avni’s killing

'The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated,' Rahul tweeted quoting Mahatma Gandhi.

05 Nov 2018 4:00 PM

Meghwal alleged that the previous Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government at the Centre was more concerned about Bhandari than the Indian Air Force (IAF). (Photo: File)

Cong troubled over Rafale as Vadra's aide wasn't made middleman: Arjun Ram Meghwal

'I am saying that Congress is troubled as the Rafale deal did not have middleman Sanjay Bhandari,' Meghwal said.

05 Nov 2018 3:47 PM

The cleric said Islam does not prohibit women from applying nail polish, but before offering Namaz they have to completely remove it as the layer of paint hinders the wuzu water (ritual purification) from washing nails completely. (Photo: ANI)

Muslim women should not wear nail polish while offering Namaz, says new fatwa

A cleric at the seminary said, '...using nail polish is un-Islamic and illegal. Rather women should use Mehendi on their nails.'

05 Nov 2018 2:50 PM

PM Modi while addressing the crew of INS Arihant said, 'The success of INS Arihant enhances India’s security needs. It is a major achievement for our entire nation.' (Photo: Twitter | @narendramodi)

India's first nuclear submarine completes patrol mission

The success of INS Arihant gives a fitting response to those who indulge in nuclear blackmail, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said

05 Nov 2018 2:37 PM

The male members of the puja committee and the locality prepare 'prasad and bhog' (food) for the deity besides undertaking other tasks. (Representational Image | Soumyadeep Choudhuri)

Like Sabarimala, a 34-yr-old Kali puja pandal in Kolkata doesn’t allow women

'We wish to maintain rule which say if any woman enters pandal during puja, there will be a tragedy in our locality,' puja committee said.

05 Nov 2018 2:24 PM

The Home Minister, while describing the Rohingya as illegal immigrants, had asked other political parties to not politicise the Centre's efforts to identify them. (Photo: File | ANI)

Biometric details of Rohingyas will be collected within 2 months: J&K Governor

Home Minister Rajnath Singh had earlier said all states have been asked to identify Rohingya refugees and collect their biometric data.

05 Nov 2018 2:24 PM

Devotees were seen trekking up the hill while chanting hymns in praise of the deity. (Photo: ANI)

Devotees begin trek towards Sabarimala shrine amid tight security

Pathanamthitta district administration has imposed Section 144 in Sannidhanam, Pamba, Nilakkal, and Elavunkal till Nov 6.

05 Nov 2018 1:45 PM

Senior Superintendent of Police, Ramban, Anita Sharma said a landslide struck the highway near Battery Cheshma along the Banihal-Ramban stretch, blocking the 270-km arterial road. (Photo: PTI)

Massive landslide blocks Jammu-Srinagar highway, restoration work underway

The highway was cleared for one-way traffic on Sunday, a day after being closed due to heavy snowfall along Jawahar Tunnel-Qazigund stretch.

05 Nov 2018 1:21 PM

A jewellery shop in Surat has attracted customers by selling gold and silver bars with imprints of PM Modi and former PM late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. (Photo: ANI)

Will worship Modi Ji: Gujarat customers buy gold, silver bars with imprint of PM

Earlier rakhis made of gold with photos of PM Modi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and Gujarat CM Rupani engraved were also made by this shop.

05 Nov 2018 1:18 PM

On learning about the presence of the leopard in the premises, the state forest department started a search operation. (Photo: ANI | Screengrab)

Leopard enters Gujarat secretariat; caught

CCTV footage shared by the authorities showed the leopard sneaking into the Sachivalaya complex from beneath a locked gate at around 2 am.

05 Nov 2018 12:56 PM

The Union minister had said she is going to take up the matter 'very strongly' with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. (Photo: File)

Order probe into Avni's killing if you want: Maharashtra forest minister to Maneka

Mungantiwar's statement comes a day after Maneka Gandhi lashed out at Maharashtra government over the 'ghastly murder' of the tigress.

05 Nov 2018 12:30 PM

It has been proved that it was an incident of militancy, he said, adding that it 'was an act of frustration on the part of militants and Pakistan'. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Accused involved in killing senior BJP leader, his brother identified: J&K Governor

BJP state secretary and his brother, Ajeet were killed on Nov 1 by suspected militants when they were walking towards their home.

05 Nov 2018 12:18 PM

Hiphei said he submitted his resignation letter to Deputy Speaker R Lalrinawma, who accepted it. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Mizoram Speaker Hiphei resigns from post, Congress; joins BJP

Hiphei, a veteran leader, was elected to the 40-member Assembly from the Palak constituency in 2013.

05 Nov 2018 12:11 PM

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