India, All india, 12th Dec 2018, News & Stories from India

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Prime minister-led appointments committee of the cabinet approved the appointment of Justice Agarwala. (Photo: allahabadhighcourt.in)

Justice Tarun Agarwala appointed Securities Appellate Tribunal presiding officer

Justice Agarwala was transferred to Meghalaya High Court this year where he was appointed as Chief Justice.

12 Dec 2018 8:40 PM

The Editors Guild of India (EGI) decides to suspend journalist-turned-politician M J Akbar (R) and former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal (L). (Photo: File | PTI)

MJ Akbar, Tarun Tejpal suspended from Editors Guild of India

Membership of Akbar and Tejpal have been suspended by the Editors Guild of India over allegations of sexual misconduct.

12 Dec 2018 8:13 PM

A court in London Monday ordered extradition of Mallya, wanted in India for alleged financial irregularities. (Photo: AP)

Who goes to attend meeting with '300 bags'? ED asks Mallya’s lawyer

‘There was no secret departure. He left country to attend planned meeting,’ Mallya’s lawyer Amit Desai said.

12 Dec 2018 7:59 PM

The CEO on Wednesday said there would be a revision of the electoral rolls from December 24 till February 12 and any voter whose name was missing could update online or approach the Booth Level Officer (BLO). (Photo: File)

T'gana CEO denies reports of large scale omission of names in voters' list

'All complaints related to this were duly inquired. So it's not correct to say that large number of voters are missing,' Telangana CEO said.

12 Dec 2018 6:56 PM

The rate of price rise has been on a decline for the past four months. (Photo: File)

Retail inflation drops to one-and-half year low of 2.33 pc in Nov

The CPI based retail inflation in October was revised upwards to 3.38 per cent from 3.31 earlier, CSO said.

12 Dec 2018 6:36 PM

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. (Photo: File | PTI)

Your take... Chacha ji? Tejashwi Yadav to Nitish Kumar after BJP defeat

Tejashwi Yadav's remark came in backdrop of assembly poll results in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, where BJP lost to Congress.

12 Dec 2018 6:26 PM

The CPCB-led task force emphasised that implementing agencies must ensure strict enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan and effectively deal with violations (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

CPCB calls for special anti-pollution drive in NCR areas battling severe pollution

According to data, 19 areas in Delhi have been identified where special anti-pollution drive would be carried out.

12 Dec 2018 5:39 PM

Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Ramdas Athawale termed formation of outfit, 'Muslim Gau Raksha Sangh', as a ‘revolutionary step’ that will bring Hindus and Muslims closer. (Photo: PTI)

Cow protection needed to bring change in country: Ramdas Athawale

‘Awareness against cow slaughter needs to be created as it is banned by the law,’ Ramdas Athawale said.

12 Dec 2018 5:04 PM

Congress Party workers celebrate the party victory in the states Assembly elections, at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Cong poised to form govts in Hindi heartland states, CM choices unclear

All eyes now were on Rahul Gandhi's choice of CMs of three states, which he will decide after MLAs finish their meet.

12 Dec 2018 4:34 PM

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Chief Raj Thackeray also took a swipe at BJP and said the party was bound to be defeated because of PM Modi and party president Amit Shah's behaviour. (Photo: File)

'Pappu has become Param Pujya': Raj Thackeray on Rahul's win

Thackeray was referring to Cong's win in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh Assembly elections year after Rahul Gandhi took over party as its chief.

12 Dec 2018 3:19 PM

Senior Congress leader M Veerappa Moily praised Rahul Gandhi for the manner in which he was working with 'this kind of hardship, perseverance and patience' and said it has really paid dividends in the elections to the assemblies. (Photo: File)

Rahul passed 'leadership tests' would emerge PM after 2019 polls: Moily

'People definitely see that he (Rahul Gandhi) is much better leader than (PM) Narendra Modi,' Veerappa Moily said.

12 Dec 2018 2:23 PM

Expressing happiness over the polls outcome, the UPA chairperson said it was a 'Congress victory over the BJP's negative politics'. (Photo: File)

Assembly poll results: Sonia says Cong's victory over BJP's negative politics

Gandhi's reaction came after the Congress ousted BJP governments in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh

12 Dec 2018 12:51 PM

The announcement by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav came less than an hour after Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati made a similar offer to the Congress for government formation in the Hindi heartland state of Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: ANI)

After BSP announcement, SP offers support to Congress to form govt in MP

'The SP supports the Congress to form government in MP,' Yadav tweeted in Hindi.

12 Dec 2018 12:01 PM

According to Sharma, the decision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre of buying the jets has resulted in a loss not only in national exchequer but also in a loss of technology transfer in the manufacture of 108 fighter jets by public-sector Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) (Photo: ANI)

Congress gives notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss Rafale deal

The 65 -year-old Congress leader in his letter alleged irregularities and corruption in the multi-crore fighter jets deal.

12 Dec 2018 11:44 AM

'Will not allow my name to be used for political blackmail, have always maintained that we will cooperate, but the process should be fair and legal. I am not running away or going to live in some other country,' Vadra told ANI. (Photo: ANI)

Not running away or going to live other country: Vadra on ED raids

Last week, the ED conducted raids at the premises of some close associates of Vadra for allegedly receiving money from defence suppliers.

12 Dec 2018 10:32 AM

'Congratulations to the Congress for their victories. Congratulations to KCR Garu for the thumping win in Telangana and to the Mizo National Front (MNF) for their impressive victory in Mizoram,' tweeted PM Modi (Photo: File)

Accepted poll outcome with humility: PM as Cong takes 3 BJP states

PM congratulated arch rival Congress, TRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao and MNF for their victories in the Assembly polls.

12 Dec 2018 9:49 AM

With the Congress and the BJP falling short of a simple majority, the focus now shifts to smaller parties and Independents who will play an important role in government formation. (Representational Image)

MP election results: Cliffhanger ends with Cong just 2 short of majority

The Bahujan Samaj Party won two seats and the Samajwadi Party one.

12 Dec 2018 9:37 AM

Zoramthanga said his government would also ensure better roads and implement the Socio-Economic Development Programme (SEDP) the flagship programme of the party, to lift the state's economy. (Photo: ANI)

Prohibition on liquor, better roads are priority in Mizoram: Zoranthanga

Zoramthanga's party won a landslide victory in the election to the 40-member state legislature by bagging 26 seats.

12 Dec 2018 9:28 AM

Kushwaha, who has so far kept his cards close to his chest, is expected to side with the opposition alliance comprising the RJD and the Congress. (Photo: File)

'Jumlebaazi exposed': Kushwaha on BJP's defeat in Assembly polls

Kushwaha congratulated Congress president Rahul Gandhi for the victory in three states in Assembly polls.

12 Dec 2018 9:15 AM

A file photo of Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone’s wedding in Italy’s Lake Como

Weddings these days are more about showing off your wealth

This is not counting what was spent on flying florists from Florence and hiring chefs from Switzerland.

12 Dec 2018 2:06 AM

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