India, All india, 14th Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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The apex court indicated that if Article 35A relating to special rights and privileges of the citizens of J&K violates the basic structure of the Constitution or if it is ultra vires, the issue may be dealt with by a five-judge Constitution bench. (Photo: PTI)

5-judge Constitution bench may hear pleas challenging Article 35A: SC

The SC tagged a plea challenging Article 35A of the Constitution with a similar pending petition to be heard by a three-judge bench.

14 Aug 2017 9:23 PM

Dr Kafeel Khan was the nodal officer at the paediatric department of Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College Hospital, where 72 children have died since August 7. (Photo: PTI/File)

Sacked Dr Kafeel Khan made 'scapegoat': AIIMS docs on UP tragedy

Khan was hailed as a hero after he reportedly bought oxygen cylinders with his own money during the crisis.

14 Aug 2017 8:07 PM

The Army has already been pressed into relief and rescue operations in different districts of Assam. (Photo: DC/Manoj Anand)

Assam floods: Over 22 lakh people affected, PM assures support to CM

Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal regarding the incessant rains that have flooded the state.

14 Aug 2017 7:40 PM

For our independence, we owe so much to the countless freedom fighters who made great sacrifices to bring us here, President said. (Photo: PTI/File)

Demonetisation boosted efforts to build honest India: President on I-Day eve

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday addressed the nation on the eve of 71st Independence Day.

14 Aug 2017 7:19 PM

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama speaks during the World Peace and Harmony Conclave in Mumbai on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Both India, China powerful, none can defeat the other: Dalai Lama on Sikkim standoff

Spiritual leader Dalai Lama suggested that India should 'develop pilgrimage for Chinese' people who are followers of Buddhism.

14 Aug 2017 5:07 PM

Yogi asked the police department to follow the traditions in the celebration of the festival. (Photo: PTI/File)

Days after 72 children die, UP CM calls for Janmashtami celebrations

UP Director General of Police (DGP) has forwarded the chief minister's order to all police officers in different districts of the state.

14 Aug 2017 3:39 PM

Villagers wade through a flooded area in Murkata village east of Guwahati, Assam. (Photo: AP)

Flood situation worsens in Assam, Bihar; Modi promises relief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Ministers of Bihar and Assam to take stock of flood situation in both the states.

14 Aug 2017 3:38 PM

Pak woman pleads for medical visa from 'mother' Sushma; granted

A Pakistani woman named Faiza Tanveer had requested Swaraj to grant her a medical visa on Indian Independence Day.

14 Aug 2017 2:57 PM

Family members and relatives mourn outside the BRD Hospital in Gorakhpur where at least 30 children died since the past two days, allegedly due to oxygen supply cut on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Approach HC: SC rejects plea for intervention in UP hospital tragedy

The court observed that the authorities were handling the situation and the grievances, if any, have to be raised before the HC concerned.

14 Aug 2017 12:50 PM

Bombay HC sets Rs 37,392 Cr for Sahara's Aamby Valley public auction

A three-judge bench of the apex court, headed by Justice Dipak Misra, refused to give any relief to Sahara.

14 Aug 2017 11:11 AM

BR Guha was handed the non-payment of the bill by the Jharkhand Electricity Board. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Man receives electricity bill of Rs 38 bn in Jharkhand

A complaint has been lodged against the Board and matters are being looked into.

14 Aug 2017 10:09 AM

Army soldiers and rescue workers recover bodies of landslide victims even as they try to pull out two buses that were covered in mud after a landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rain in Urla village, Himachal Pradesh. (Photo: AP)

At least 46 dead in Himachal landslide; Modi condoles incident

Rescue operations were suspended late evening as there were apprehensions of more landslides.

14 Aug 2017 8:40 AM

Army soldiers and rescue workers search for bodies after a landslide in Himachal Pradesh. (Photo: AP)

Landslide kills 48 in Himachal Pradesh

2 buses fall into gorge, toll likely to rise; rescue work to resume today.

14 Aug 2017 4:30 AM

Army soldiers in action during an encounter outside a house where militants were hiding in Shopian district of south Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

Top Hizb commander, 2 other militants killed in J&K encounter

The security forces have launched “Operation All-out” against militants across the Kashmir Valley.

14 Aug 2017 4:21 AM

The Bharatmala project entails developing the highway network from the country’s western to eastern region — from Gujarat to Mizoram.

25,000-km highway project being fast-tracked

The Rs 10 lakh-crore Bharatmala highway project will link major religious and tourist destinations, as well as roads in remote areas.

14 Aug 2017 2:34 AM

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda (Photo: Twitter)

Research centre for child diseases to be set up, says JP Nadda

The announcement comes in the backdrop of the deaths of at least 30 children in 48 hours in a government hospital here.

14 Aug 2017 2:29 AM

A woman shows chopped braids of a relative. (Photo: PTI)

Hair-cutting scare in Uttar Pradesh

People insisted that the man would put the stick in front of children who immediately fell unconscious.

14 Aug 2017 2:21 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

PM receives over 9,000 ideas for Independence Day speech

Subsequently thousands of suggestions had been received on the MyGov portal of the government as well as on the Narendra Modi App.

14 Aug 2017 2:20 AM

Khaplang faction of NSCN, which has been leading a joint forum of northeast militant outfits, has not been the part of the joint call. (Representational image/File)

Terror outfits call for Independence Day boycott

The NSCN-K has called for the boycott of Independence Day in Naga inhabited areas separately.

14 Aug 2017 2:19 AM

The order issued by UP minority welfare minister Laxmi Narain Chaudhary told clerics to ensure their students participate in cultural programmes. (Representational image)

Clerics: Why Independence Day order only for Uttar Pradesh madrasas?

Maulana Khalid Rashid Farangi Mahli said on Sunday that the ‘unusual’ order is directed only at madarasas.