India, All india, 7th Feb 2018, News & Stories from India

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'The accused, Yadav, was arrested from the house of a relative where he was hiding,' said Bangarmau Station House Officer Amit Kumar Singh. (Photo: File | Representational)

UP Police arrests Unnao quack accused of infecting patients with HIV

Accused Rajendra Yadav, allegedly used a HIV infected syringe to treat all his patients in near vicinity.

07 Feb 2018 9:39 PM

The student alleged that the professor used to send her lewd messages and would make obscene calls to her until she confronted him and recorded the incident. (Photo: ANI)

DU students protest against sexual harassment by male professor

A woman student of Bharti College, filed a complaint to DU VC Yogesh Tyagi, alleging sexual harassment by a male teacher of the college.

07 Feb 2018 9:10 PM

The liquidator told the Supreme Court that two big corporate houses; Mahindra and Piramal groups have expressed their interest in purchasing a certain portion of the Aamby Valley property. (Photo: File)

SEBI-Sahara case: SC allows auction of saleable Aamby Valley property

The Sahara Group has been embroiled in a lengthy court battle with the SEBI, over a case involving Rs 24,000-crore refund to investors.

07 Feb 2018 8:21 PM

The MoD also reminded the Opposition that it was under the rule of the Congress government that there an alarming decline in IAF’s fighter strength. (Photo: PTI)

Demand to reveal details of Rafale deal unrealistic: Defence ministry slams Cong

The ministry asserted that such a provision would impact the nation's military preparedness and compromise national security.

07 Feb 2018 7:33 PM

The Opposition said that there is a need to know how Justice Loya died as there are 'many theories' going around and only a Supreme Court-monitored SIT can 'solve the issue'. (Photo: File)

Judge Loya death case: Oppn to write to Kovind seeking SC-monitored SIT probe

More than 100 opposition members of Parliament have signed the letter which will be sent to President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday.

07 Feb 2018 7:20 PM

O’Brien said all opposition leaders met on Wednesday and decided to raise their voice against 'such discrimination and dangerous situation.' (Photo: PTI | File)

Don't turn RS TV to BJP TV: Oppn seeks probe into Derek O'Brien's speech 'blackout'

O’Brien accused the government of imposing 'super emergency' in the Parliament by trying to mute the opposition voice.

07 Feb 2018 6:37 PM

Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment, Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday proposed an all-out decisive war with Pakistan with an aim to take back Pakistan-occupied Kasmir (PoK). (Photo: File)

Our nation tiger, theirs a midget: Union min suggests decisive war with Pak

Athawale cited former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to gather support for his rationale.

07 Feb 2018 6:24 PM

Referring to Aadhaar, Modi reminded the Congress that the notion of Aadhaar originated in LK Advani's speech during a debate in the Rajya Sabha in 1998. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

We are 'Aim Changers', not 'Name Changers': Modi attacks Cong

Narendra Modi said the BJP government was committed to working for the nation and the poor.

07 Feb 2018 5:08 PM

The bench issued notice to the Maharashtra government returnable on February 20 on the special leave petition filed by Ekbote challenging the Bombay High Court’s order rejecting his plea for anticipatory bail. (Photo: File)

Declined by HC, SC protects Bhima-Koregaon violence accused Ekbote

A Bench of Justices Kurian Joseph and Shantanagouder said if Ekbote is held, he would be released on bail on furnishing a surety for Rs 2L.

07 Feb 2018 5:02 PM

The Pune man was arrested in connection with the rape of his 3-year-old stepdaughter in Warje. (Photo: File | Representational)

Pune: Drunk man rapes 3-yr-old stepdaughter after wife denied sex

The incident came to light after the mother of the victim registered a case against her husband on Tuesday.

07 Feb 2018 4:57 PM

'This country equally belongs to Jains, Buddhists, Dalits, Sikhs, and Christians. It is not right to differentiate people based on religion,' Ramdev said. (Photo: ANI)

Muslims have right to live in country: Ramdev counters Vinay Katiyar

The Yoga guru further urged Kashmir youth to be a rebel like him by remaining within parameters of the Constitution and not anti-nationals.

07 Feb 2018 4:35 PM

The electrification work, under NFR jurisdiction, will mostly cover railroads in north Bengal districts of Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar and Alipurduar. (Photo: Asian Age)

WB: Proposed electrification of 881 km of rail network at Rs 771.54 Cr

7 zones of Bengal under the jurisdiction of Eastern Railway, South Eastern Railway and North Frontier Railway will undertake the project.

07 Feb 2018 4:19 PM

Goa AAP convener Elvis Gomes told reporters that election officials had filed the FIR against Kejriwal under pressure from the BJP-led government. (Photo: File)

BJP-led Goa govt forced election officials to file case against Kejriwal: AAP

A notice has been issued to Kejriwal on a complaint filed against him for his bribery remarks made during the 2017 Goa assembly polls.

07 Feb 2018 3:54 PM

Rahul Gandhi also targeted Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for her remarks that the details on Rafale Deal cannot be disclosed since it is classified. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Don’t criticise Oppn, answer public’s queries: Rahul on Modi’s LS speech

Rahul questioned Modi’s silence on Rafale deal, farmers' plight and job opportunities for youth in his over one-hour speech.

07 Feb 2018 3:17 PM

'Though the government is claiming that situation in the state is better than the past decade, the ground reality is different,' opposition leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

LeT militant escape: J&K situation worst, Cong attacks BJP in RS

Oppn leader Azad asked why Jutt, a Pakistani arrested in 2014, was brought to a civilian hospital and not taken to the army hospital.

07 Feb 2018 2:05 PM

Commenting further, Katiyar said that there should be a bill that punishes those who do not respect Vande Matram and insult the national flag. (Photo: ANI)

Muslims should quit India, go to B'desh, Pak: BJP MP Vinay Katiyar

The BJP leader's comment came after AIMIM chief Owaisi demanded the Govt makes calling Indian Muslims 'Pakistani' a punishable offence.

07 Feb 2018 1:21 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers Motion of Thanks speech in Lok Sabha. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PoK wouldn't exist today if Sardar Patel was 1st PM: Modi slams Cong in LS

The Prime Minister said the President's address highlighted work being done across the country and how India is progressing.

07 Feb 2018 12:51 PM

Jashodaben was returning to Gujarat after visiting relatives in Baran district near Kota and was travelling in an Innova which was hit by a trailer-truck. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Modi's estranged wife Jashodaben suffers accident on Rajasthan highway

Jashodaben has sustained some minor injuries and has been admitted to district hospital Chittorgarh.

07 Feb 2018 12:26 PM

The Supreme Court said mining activity will be allowed only till March 16 and new licenses would be issued only after obtaining an environment clearance. (Photo: AFP)

88 mining leases scrapped in Goa, can’t operate after March 16, says SC

The apex court also directed the Central government to start a fresh process of auction for mining companies in Goa.

07 Feb 2018 12:11 PM

In the 3-minute clip, Meena is seen slapping Mohammad Salim 25 times and forcing him to say 'Jai Shri Ram', to which the victim responded, 'Parvardigaar sabse bada hai (God is almighty).' (Representational Image)

Rajasthan: Teen slaps 45-yr-old Muslim man 25 times, forces him to say 'Jay Shri Ram'

A video of the act, recorded and circulated by the accused, 18-yr-old Vinay Meena, is doing the rounds on the internet.

07 Feb 2018 11:58 AM

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