India, All india, 11th Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 11 Dec 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to congratulate the newly appointed president. (Photo: File)

Best wishes for fruitful tenure: PM to Rahul after his election as Cong president

Earlier on Monday, Rahul Gandhi was formally declared as the Congress Party president.

11 Dec 2017 9:41 PM

Jaitley also accused Mani Shankar Aiyar of maintaining a parallel line of dialogue, underplaying Pakistan's role in instigating terrorism in India and continuing to engage with the neighbouring country. (Photo: File)

Apologise, Manmohan tells PM; Jaitley hits back, seeks Pak officials-Cong meet details

'It is surprising that Congress expects the Prime Minister of India to apologise,' Jaitley says.

11 Dec 2017 9:40 PM

Over 250 magicians across the country as well as some from overseas will take part in the convention, Atul Patil, president of Association of Illusionists and Magicians, said. (Photo: YouTube | Representational)

Wield the wand: Day-long convention of magicians in Thane to push for status of 'art'

An art status for magic will enable govts to promote this form of entertainment, said Patil, who is in the profession for the last 29 years.

11 Dec 2017 9:10 PM

The foreign ministers of the three countries also discussed the political scenario in the Middle East and North Africa among other global issues.

Russia, India, China condemn terrorism in trilateral meet

The committee also commended Russia-led counter-terrorism efforts and achievements in Syria aimed at defeating international terrorism.

11 Dec 2017 6:56 PM

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. (Photo: PTI)

PM's compromised record on fighting terrorism well-known: Manmohan

Manmohan Singh further said that none, not even Modi can question his public service.

11 Dec 2017 4:34 PM

The Indian National Congress has elected Rahul Gandhi as the party president, Mullappally Ramachandran said on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul Gandhi elected as president of Congress unopposed

Total 89 nomination proposals were received, all were valid. Since there was only 1 candidate, Rahul has been elected, Ramachandran said.

11 Dec 2017 3:36 PM

The 39-year-old businessman was arrested on Sunday, after Wasim uploaded on Instagram a couple of videos about the incident. (Photo: File)

Accused's wife denies allegation in Zaira Wasim molestation case

'There was no immediate reaction by her. I don't know why she levelled allegations, maybe there was a misunderstanding,' the wife said.

11 Dec 2017 3:29 PM

Dubbing Modi's statement as 'irresponsible' and 'outrageous', Congress leader Anand Sharma demanded an apology from him. (Photo: File)

Cong demands apology from Modi for 'outrageous' Pak remark

Anand Sharma further said that Modi's remarks show that the BJP has realised it was going to lose the Gujarat elections.

11 Dec 2017 2:50 PM

Though Sinha did not name anyone in the tweet, it was beyond doubt that his target was the Prime Minister, as he has never held back from critiquing his own party, even in public. (Photo: File/PTI)

Shatrughan strikes: Critiques Modi for unsubstantiated stories

BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha targetted PM Modi for alleging Pakistan's interference in Gujarat polls and Congress assistance in the same.

11 Dec 2017 2:40 PM

A senior police official said that the preliminary investigation suggested that it was a 'well calculated' attack by Yadav on his colleagues. (Representational Image)

Chattisgarh: CRPF cop accused of shooting colleagues denies charges

4 CRPF personnel, including two sub-inspectors, were killed and another injured in a gunfire allegedly opened on them by Yadav.

11 Dec 2017 1:22 PM

While addressing an election rally in Gujarat’s Palanpur on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised questions over an alleged appeal by former director-general of Pakistan army, Sardar Arshad Rafiq, on making senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel the chief minister of Gujarat. (Photo: PTI | File)

Don’t drag us into your elections: Pak on Modi accusing Cong of collusion

Pak said India should win on own strength rather than fabricated conspiracies, which are utterly baseless and irresponsible.

11 Dec 2017 12:51 PM

The injured tourists were shifted to the Mirzapur hospital for further treatment. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

UP: 8 boys arrested for molesting, beating French tourists

Uttar Pradesh police has arrested eight local boys for molesting and beating tourists. All the 11 tourists were natives of France.

11 Dec 2017 12:39 PM

According to officials, in Dediapada constituency in Gujarat's Narmada district during the first phase of polls on Saturday "forgot" a "spare" VVPAT EVM unit in a private jeep while returning to Rajpipala, (Photo: Representational | File)

Gujarat poll officials 'forget' EVM in jeep, driver brings it back

District Collector and Election Officer RS Ninama claimed that EVM unit was 'spare' one and was not used in polling for Dediapada seat.

11 Dec 2017 11:28 AM

The Congress leader said he listened to the PM's speech on Saturday in which "Modiji talked about Modiji for 90 per cent of the time...First right turn, then left turn, then apply brakes". (photo: File)

Modi talks only about self, not development: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul said, 'The election is not about Modiji, nor is it about me... This election is about the future of the people of Gujarat.'

11 Dec 2017 10:54 AM

According to police official, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the early hours in Unisoo village of Handwara following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the area. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

J&K: 3 militants, 1 woman killed in encounter, search operation underway

DGP S P Vaid said the search operation turned into an encounter as the hiding militants fired upon the forces conducting the searches.

11 Dec 2017 10:36 AM

Garg, who was billed over 17 lakhs for nearly a month-long treatment, also accused the hospital of misleading them in regards to bone marrow transplant treatment. (Photo: ANI)

After Max, another hospital in Delhi accused of medical negligence

Neeraj Garg, accuses BKL hospital in Delhi of medical negligence due to which he lost his daughter, Deepa, on November 25.

11 Dec 2017 9:49 AM

PM also wondered how a "secret meeting" between Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar and the former Pakistani high commissioner and other leaders from that country could take place without the knowledge of the Government of India. (Photo: File|PTI)

PM asks Manmohan Singh why he didn't show courage to order surgical strike

Modi also questioned Congress leaders, including its vice president Rahul Gandhi, for raising doubts over the surgical strikes.

11 Dec 2017 9:02 AM

The 'Dangal' actor had narrated her ordeal on Instagram via live video. (Photo: File)

Businessman arrested for molesting ‘Dangal’ actress on flight

Deputy Commissioner of Police Anil Kumbhare said that accused businessman will be produced in the court on Monday.

11 Dec 2017 8:27 AM

Punjab: Teacher couple’s midas touch transforms school

Presently, the school has a strength of 157 students up from the original 30. There is no difference between rich and poor students in the school.

11 Dec 2017 5:40 AM

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: AP)

Rahul Gandhi set to take over as Congress President on December 16

In the ongoing Gujarat Assembly elections, Rahul has tried to shed the tag of being a reluctant politician with his aggressive campaign.

11 Dec 2017 4:22 AM

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