India, All india, 14th Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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At least 40 CRPF personnel were killed in Pulwama district when a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into their bus.

NSG, NIA teams to join investigation in Pulwama terror attack

The decision was taken in view of the high number of casualties in the worst terror strike in the state since the Uri attack in 2016.

14 Feb 2019 11:18 PM

This was the first suicide car bomb strike in Kashmir since the 2001 attack on the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that left 41 persons, including three suicide attackers, dead.

Priyanka calls off her first press conference, expresses grief over CRPF deaths

A two-minute silence was also observed as a mark of grief.

14 Feb 2019 11:12 PM

Explosion on CRPF convoy in Pulwama was heard 10 km away: Locals

Some of the bodies were so badly blown up that officials feel it may take some time to identity them.

14 Feb 2019 11:07 PM

In the video, Adil Ahmad is armed with rifles and standing in front of what appear to be Jaish-e-Mohammad banners. (Photo: YouTube screengrab)

Pulwama attack terrorist Adil Ahmad's video goes viral, joined JeM in 2018

Adil Ahmad, also known as 'Adil Ahmad Gaadi Takranewala' and 'Waqas Commando of Gundibagh', joined the terror outfit last year.

14 Feb 2019 7:21 PM

Chandra, an IIT graduate, is a 1980 batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service. (File Photo)

CBDT chief Sushil Chandra appointed as Election Commissioner

EC is set to announce poll dates for General Elections and some of the State Assemblies in the coming weeks.

14 Feb 2019 6:30 PM

At least 18 soldiers were killed in an terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in J&K’s Pulwama.(Photo: @Irfansm_1 | Twitter)

'Sacrifices will not go in vain,' says PM, others condemn Pulwama attack

Jammu and Kashmir politicians Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah were among the first to condemn the attack.

14 Feb 2019 5:59 PM

The BJP government has exploited the small businessmen of Gujarat and all over the country through GST, alleged Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: ANI)

If voted to power, Congress will replace 'Gabbar Singh Tax' with real GST: Rahul

Narendra Modi government is not bringing land acquisition bill drafted by the Congress, said Congress chief Rahul Gandhi.

14 Feb 2019 5:35 PM

Rahul Gandhi blushed after the woman drags down his head and kisses him. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Watch: Woman gives Congress President Rahul Gandhi a peck at Valsad rally

In the video, the Congress chief is seen on a stage in Gujarat’s Valsad, when a group of women suddenly appears with garlands and flowers.

14 Feb 2019 5:29 PM

The Congress jabbed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his name-changing spree in the state. (Photo: INC | Congress)

On Valentine's Day, Congress picks on BJP on Twitter

Congress shared caricatures of Prime Minister Modi, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, other top BJP leaders and ministers.

14 Feb 2019 5:09 PM

There were two alliances in the country, "one under Rahul Gandhi and a 'gatbandhan' which has no leader," BJP president Amit Shah said. (Photo: File)

Oppn 'lacks' leaders and policies, only indulges in 'scams and corruption': Amit Shah

Shah said his party would face the coming polls from as part of a 'strong' alliance.

14 Feb 2019 4:53 PM

Activists saw the couple on the park, forced them to marry and sent them to their home. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

On Valentine’s day, Bajrang Dal marries off a couple in Hyderabad

Bajrang Dal had announced earlier that they will perform marriage to the lovers if they are caught in parks on February 14.

14 Feb 2019 4:22 PM

Nirbhaya was raped on the intervening night of December 16-17, 2012 inside a running bus in national capital by six people. (Photo: File)

Nirbhaya's parents request Court to fast-track death sentence of convicts

In July 2018, the Supreme Court confirmed that the four men responsible will be hanged.

14 Feb 2019 4:10 PM

The IED blast was followed by gunshots in Goripora area of Awantipora. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

JeM claims responsibility for massacre of 40 CRPF jawans in Pulwama, J&K

Police identified the terrorist as Adil Ahmad from Kakapora in Pulwama.

14 Feb 2019 4:00 PM

Congress leader HC Yogish said: 'Why they are scared of SIT? Believe in SIT and face consequences.' (Photo: ANI)

Audio clip row: Yeddy promised Rs 10 cr to each MLA, claims K'taka Cong leader

Cong leader said, 'We heard that Yeddyurappa may raise Rs 5k-10k per vote to come back to power.'

14 Feb 2019 3:19 PM

RJD leader Rabri Devi speaking to media on Thursday. (Photo: ANI)

Mulayam Singh's memory is failing: Rabri Devi on SP founder praising PM Modi

"He has become old and his memory is failing. What he says has no relevance," said former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi.

14 Feb 2019 2:54 PM

'We will also send a memorandum to Home Minister Rajnath Singh,' said BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa after meeting the Governor. (Photo: ANI)

K’tka BJP submits memorandum to Guv over stone-pelting on MLA’s house

Earlier in the day, Yeddyurappa had led a march of BJP leaders to Raj Bhawan for submitting the memorandum to the Governor.

14 Feb 2019 2:35 PM

The chief minister alleged that the Centre was creating hurdles in the smooth functioning of the Delhi government. (Photo: AAP | Twitter)

SC order against democracy, injustice to Delhi, says Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal urged the people of Delhi to vote for the AAP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and make it victorious.

14 Feb 2019 2:19 PM

There should no scope for "confusion or conflict" and AAP government should humbly accept Supreme Court judgement, said Vijender Gupta. (Photo: PTI)

SC decision removes ambiguities in powers of Delhi govt: BJP's Vijender Gupta

Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a split verdict on the contentious issue of control of services in the National Capital Territory.

14 Feb 2019 1:44 PM

Special Judge Arvind Kumar, while granting Saxena bail, asked AIIMS to file a detailed medical report on his health and posted the matter for February 22 when the case would be next heard. (File Photo)

Delhi court grants 7-day interim bail to Rajiv Saxena in VVIP chopper scam

Saxena had sought bail on medical grounds and told the court that he was suffering from a "heart disease" and "advanced-stage blood cancer".

14 Feb 2019 1:13 PM

Wednesday’s complaint was filed at Devadurga police station under Section 506 of IPC (Punishment for criminal intimidation). (Photo: ANI)

Youth Cong workers files complaint against Yeddyurappa over audio tape

This is the second complaint filed against Yeddyurappa in the last two days, on the alleged call issue.

14 Feb 2019 1:03 PM

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