India, All india, 9th Jul 2017, News & Stories from India

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Naresh, the main accused in Junaid Khan lynching case, before being produced in district court Faridabad on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Prime accused in Junaid's lynching sent to 2-day police custody

The incident took place on June 22 Junaid along with his brothers were allegedly attacked by a mob while returning to their village.

09 Jul 2017 9:17 PM

In retaliation, two Pakistani soldiers were also killed and six others were injured by the Indian security forces. (Representational image)

Army retaliates strongly as Pak violates ceasefire again in Poonch

The fresh firing comes a day after an army jawan and his wife were killed and their three daughters were injured.

09 Jul 2017 8:17 PM

He added that life itself is sacred, and there is nothing sacred in lynching or taking life in the name of cow protection. (Photo: File)

Lynching in name of protecting something not acceptable: Ram Madhav

On June 22, Junaid Khan was allegedly lynched by unidentified persons on a local train while travelling from Ghaziabad to Mathura.

09 Jul 2017 8:02 PM

The Indian jawans targeted the Hajira sector of PoK where villages – Bhaira in Tetrinote, Satwal in Abbaspur, Dhakki Chaffar in Abbaspur, Polaas and Chatri – came under the attack. (Photo: Representational)

Army strikes again, kills 2 Pak soldiers in retaliatory attack on border post near LoC

The Indian Army launched the attack after Army jawan and his wife were killed and their three daughters injured in Pak firing.

09 Jul 2017 6:52 PM

The right-wing activists vandalised the shop and burnt the vegetable boxes as they shouted pro-Hindu slogans. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Communal tension in U'khand after minor uploads offensive Facebook post on Kedarnath

Additional forces have been deployed in Satpuli town to prevent the situation from worsening, police said.

09 Jul 2017 6:39 PM

The MLAs also urged Liezietsu, who was yet to become a member of the assembly, to resign and facilitate Zeliang becoming the new chief minister. (Photo: File)

Nagaland: Political crisis as former CM TR Zeliang stakes claim to form govt

Zeliang also claimed that seven Independents had also affirmed their support to him taking the tally to 41 out of 59 legislators.

09 Jul 2017 6:18 PM

Echoing similar sentiments another BJP leader Satyapal Singh said that Banerjee is encouraging communal forces. (Photo: PTI)

West Bengal on verge of becoming another Kashmir, people no more safe: BJP

Violent clashes erupted in the Basirhat area of the district after a Class X student updated a controversial picture on Facebook.

09 Jul 2017 5:18 PM

Members of a non-governmental organization 'Youth Forum for Kashmir' chant anti-Indian slogans during a rally to mark 1st anniversary of the death Burhan Wani, who was killed by Indian troops last year. (Photo: AP)

India attacks Pak for glorifying Burhan Wani, supporting terror

Baglay's comments came a day after Pakistan Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa praised Burhan Wani who was killed in an encounter with Army.

09 Jul 2017 4:41 PM

Both the countries had agreed to a mechanism in 2012 to resolve border flare ups through consultations at various levels. (Photo: Representational/File)

Sikkim row: Indian Army not to retreat; set for long haul in Doklam

A steady line of supplies is being maintained for the soldiers at the site signalling that Army is not going to wilt under pressure.

09 Jul 2017 3:47 PM

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA H Raja Singh waded in controversy by appealing to the Hindu community in the state to respond the way Hindus in Gujarat reacted in 2002. (Photo: ANI)

Respond like Hindus reacted in 2002 Gujarat riots: BJP MLA to community

By mentioning Gujarat riots, BJP leader is trying to claim that Modi govt's persecution in Gujarat was justified, Congress said.

09 Jul 2017 2:48 PM

Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das was the chief guest at the event. (Photo: ANI)

Jamshedpur 'Guru Mahotsav' event: Women wash feet of CM Raghubar Das

Guru Purnima is marked on the full-moon day of Ashadha and is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Buddhists to honour one's 'gurus' or teachers.

09 Jul 2017 1:32 PM

A protestor at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, said that the march was intended to convey the message that Gorkhas are also an integral part of India. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Will only settle for Gorkhaland: Protests reach Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Earlier on Friday, a Gorkhaland supporter was found dead in Sonada, on the outskirts of Darjeeling.

09 Jul 2017 1:03 PM

Radhika, 14 and Kunti, 11, pulling plough with their father in Basantpur Pangri village of Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

No money to buy bulls: MP farmer who made his daughters plough field

Sardar Kahla claimed that his family does not have enough money to buy or take care of oxen for ploughing.

09 Jul 2017 12:37 PM

The ultras fired an under barrel grenade launcher at a joint camp of CRPF. (Photo: PTI/Representational))

J&K: 1 CRPF jawan injured in Tral grenade attack

No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack which came on the first death anniversary of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani.

09 Jul 2017 10:15 AM

The Government Railway Police (GRP) had called few hospitals for ambulance service but no one was ready to carry the corpse to the hospital. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Kin carries corpse in rickshaw on being denied ambulance in UP

As per the local police, the body was found on a railway track near Atra Station.

09 Jul 2017 8:53 AM

With the help of detection kits, police will be able to avoid seizing vehicles transporting meat as the test can be done on the spot. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Maharashtra Police soon to receive kits for on spot detection of beef

Each kit will test at least 100 samples and as many as 45 forensic vehicles will receive this kit, senior officials said.

09 Jul 2017 7:44 AM

Flood affected villagers commute to safer places using a boat at Morigaon district in Assam. (Photo: PTI)

Flood situation grim in Assam, CM takes stock

Three more people have been killed since Friday night, taking the toll to 25.

09 Jul 2017 5:31 AM

According to reports, Bijay and his family were exiled from the village since 2013 for allegedly practising sorcery. (Representational image)

Villagers force family to eat human waste in Odisha

The police on Saturday arrested 15 persons in this connection and forwarded to the court.

09 Jul 2017 5:22 AM

An Indian paramilitary soldier runs for cover as Kashmiri protesters pelt stones at him during a protest in Srinagar on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Curfew, skirmishes in Kashmir Valley

Authorities say situation under control on first death anniversary of Burhan Wani.

09 Jul 2017 5:09 AM

The plan is to create jobs for the youth in the region, so that they stay away from ‘subversive activities’. (Photo: Representational Image)

Home Ministry to raise forces from South Kashmir

The home ministry is likely to approach the Cabinet committee on security shortly with a detailed proposal to recruit Kashmiri youth into the forces.

09 Jul 2017 5:02 AM

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