India, All india, 6th Oct 2017, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 06 Oct 2017

Troops of India and China were locked in a 73-day standoff in Doklam since June 16 after the Indian side prohibited the construction of a road in the disputed area by the Chinese Army. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

No new developments at Doklam, status quo prevails: MEA

MEA stated that there has been no new developments at the standoff site and its vicinity since August 28 disengagement.

06 Oct 2017 9:12 PM

INS Trishul thwarted piracy attempt on Indian ship MV Jag Amar at 1230 hrs in Gulf of Aden. (Photo: ANI)

Navy warship INS Trishul thwarts piracy attempt on Indian ship in Gulf of Aden

Twelve suspected pirates were involved in the attack which occurred at around noon.

06 Oct 2017 7:12 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi raises his hands with European Council President Donald Tusk, left, and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker before their meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

India, EU agree to counter radicalisation, take action on foreign terrorist fighters

The two sides also inked three pacts, including one on an international solar alliance, after the summit.

06 Oct 2017 6:22 PM

The Supreme Court Collegium is headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B Lokur and Kurian Joseph. (Photo: PTI/File)

SC to make Collegium decisions public, to post appointment of judges online

In first uploaded resolution, information was provided about appointment of 3 Judicial Officers and one Judge of Madras High Court.

06 Oct 2017 5:59 PM

The crash took place when it was flying at an altitude of 17,000 feet and the crew members were preparing to drop kerosene supply to one of the forward posts in the area. (Photo: ANI)

7 die as IAF chopper carrying fuel catches fire, crashes in Arunachal

The defence spokesperson said that helicopter crashed around 6 am while it was on an air maintenance mission.

06 Oct 2017 4:48 PM

The plea said that Article 21 (Right to Life) of the Constitution also includes the right of a condemned prisoner to have a dignified mode of execution so that death becomes less painful. (Photo: Representational/File)

SC issues notice to Centre, asks to find replacement for execution by hanging

A provision in the Criminal Procedure Code provides that the mode of execution of death penalty would be hanging by the neck.

06 Oct 2017 4:33 PM

A number of students were hurt when clashes broke out between the police and students of the BHU after the students started protesting against alleged molestation of a girl. (Photo: PTI/File)

Eve-teasing rampant in BHU; same curfew timings for boys, girls: NCW

The NCW chairperson pointed out that a few boys, who are not students of BHU, have been staying 'illegally' in the university hostels.

06 Oct 2017 2:43 PM

Earlier this week, reports surfaced that the Police in Tikamgarh allegedly locked up farmers and forced them to strip after they staged a protest against the state government. (Photo: DC)

NHRC issues notice to MP govt after police allegedly strip, thrash farmers

The NHRC has asked the Chief Secretary and DGP of Madhya Pradesh to file a report in the matter within four weeks.

06 Oct 2017 1:27 PM

Sasikala, recently sacked from Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK, had earlier this week requested for a parole of 15 days to meet her husband. (Photo: PTI/File)

TN: Sasikala granted 5-day parole to meet ailing husband

Sasikala can now travel to Chennai to meet her husband, who had undergone a liver and kidney transplant on Wednesday.

06 Oct 2017 1:20 PM

The petition filed by Mumbai-based Dr Pankaj Phadnis, a researcher and a trustee of Abhinav Bharat, has sought reopening of the probe on several grounds, claiming it was one of the biggest cover-ups in history. (Photo: PTI/File)

SC appoints amicus curiae on plea seeking re-probe of Gandhi murder

Senior advocate and former additional solicitor general Amrender Sharan was appointed as amicus curiae to assist the court in the matter.

06 Oct 2017 1:08 PM

Police had found the body of a girl on the tracks between Parel and Currey Road station on Wednesday evening. (Photo: Twitter/@CAnareshdhoot)

Mumbai: ICAI president's 20-yr-old daughter found dead on railway tracks

Pallavi had gone missing while returning from a law firm at Fort in south Mumbai where she was doing her internship.

06 Oct 2017 11:19 AM

Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the crash incident. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

5 IAF personnel, 2 Armymen die as chopper crashes in Arunachal

Indian Air Force confirmed the crash of an Mi-17 V5 helicopter in Arunachal Pradesh.

06 Oct 2017 10:57 AM

Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (L) with World Bank President Jim Yong Kim (R). (Photo: PTI)

Indian economy slowdown temporary, GST to bear positive effect: World Bank

World Bank Prez said recent slowdown was an aberration which will correct in coming months, and GDP growth will stabilise during the year.

06 Oct 2017 9:49 AM

According to sources, China has been gradually increasing its troops in the Doklam Plateau which could further escalate the current situation as India has reasons to be concerned about it. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

China increases troops at Doklam, expands road near site of last conflict

China has started constructing a road just 10km from the location of the last conflict.

06 Oct 2017 9:08 AM

The last date for filing of final sales returns for July in GSTR-1 form is October 10, while the date for uploading of purchase returns in GSTR-2 is October 31. (Photo: File/Representational)

GST Council to meet today to aid faster refunds for exporters

The full-fledged meeting of the GST Council is also likely to assess the improvements in the GST Network's functioning, officials said.

06 Oct 2017 8:23 AM

Padma Shri awardee and Kabaddi coach Sunil Dabas was rescued by two policemen and was taken to the hospital. (Photo: ANI)

Gurgaon: Man tries to run car over National Female Kabaddi team coach

The incident took place on Wednesday night after she objected to demolition of the entry gate of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, a residential colony.

06 Oct 2017 8:03 AM

The department has also sought a status report on exemption of fees on differently abled students by October 9, 2017.

Odisha exempts fee for special students

The minister also said that the differently abled students who already had paid such fees would be refunded their money.

06 Oct 2017 2:28 AM

Naveen Patnaik’s govt is inefficient, says Prakash Javadekar

it should be described as ‘Modi rice’ scheme and the Naveen Patnaik government should not take credit for this, he said.

06 Oct 2017 2:25 AM

Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh

Honeypreet’s arrest triggers Haryana, Punjab verbal duel

Aamrinder Singh lambasted Mr Khattar for raising questions about the role of the Punjab police in the case.

06 Oct 2017 2:24 AM

Srinagar readies for Adnan Sami gig

The event is a joint venture of Union Home Ministry and the Jammu and Kashmir government.

06 Oct 2017 2:22 AM

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