India, All india, 14th Sep 2018, News & Stories from India

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the religious congregation to which the nun who accused Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal of raping her belongs to released the photograph of the victim and the perpetrator seated together in a group. (Photo: File | PTI)

Case against Missonaries of Jesus for releasing nun's photograph

Kerala police filed case against Missionaries of Jesus for releasing photo of nun with bishop she has accused of rape.

14 Sep 2018 9:30 PM

Gautam Gambhir was seen boosting the morale of the comunity by being present there as the chief guest of the event. (Photo: PTI)

Gautam Gambhir sports ‘bindi', dupatta’ in support of transgender community

The 37-year-old dressed up for the Hijra Habba which is an annual gathering of the LGBTQI+ community and supporters.

14 Sep 2018 9:19 PM

India climbed one spot to 130 out of 189 countries in the latest human development rankings released on Friday by the United Nations Development Programme. (Representtional Image)

As India climbs in HDI, UN says inequality, climate change 'big threats' for nation

India loses quarter of human development value due to inequality, UNDP country head Francine Pickup said over India's ranking of 130 in HDI.

14 Sep 2018 9:12 PM

This is the third major accident in Kishtwar district in the last one month. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

17 dead as mini bus plunges over 300 feet in J&K's Kishtwar

The dead included 3 women and driver Ashraf Hussain. Hussain was also fined by traffic police for overloading on Thursday, officials said.

14 Sep 2018 9:09 PM

Vijay Mallya is facing legal proceedings for defaulting on loans of more than Rs 9,000 crore from a consortium of 17 banks. (Photo: File)

Taking strong measures to recover defaulted amounts from Vijay Mallya: SBI

SBI said there was no laxity on its part in dealing with loan default by now defunct Kingfisher Airlines of Vijay Mallya.

14 Sep 2018 8:51 PM

SC noted that hundreds of women are being subjected to horrific acts of violence often in the guise of domestic abuse or to extract more money from the girl's family. (Representational Image)

SC modifies its order on dowry cases, restores power of arrest to police

SC restored power of police to arrest husband and his family members on complaint of dowry harassment under IPC Section 498A.

14 Sep 2018 8:51 PM

The Supreme Court on Friday issued slew of directions to Centre and states for rehabilitation of leprosy patients. (Photo: File)

Frame scheme for rehabilitation of leprosy patients: SC tells Centre, states

The apex court said the scheme shall be aimed at eliminating stigma associated with people afflicted with leprosy.

14 Sep 2018 8:31 PM

Nirmala Sitharaman said the weapon systems, avionics and other key add-ons to the Rafale aircraft will be 'much superior' in comparison to what was negotiated by the UPA. (Photo: File | ANI)

Nirmala Sitharaman rules out any engagement with Opposition on Rafale deal

Sitharanan said govt decided for procuring 2 squadrons of Rafale jets as emergency measure in wake of China, Pak ramping up their air power.

14 Sep 2018 8:31 PM

Secretary in the department of defence production (DP) Ajay Kumar said public-private partnership in defence in the country is being encouraged to step up arms exports. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab/ Indian Army Ghost Operator)

India must shed 'world's largest arms importer' tag, says defence official

Secretary in department of defence production says, 'If China could (reduce dependence on imports productions) then why cannot India'?

14 Sep 2018 7:28 PM

Amid media reports that certain resorts were ready to host some Congress and JD(S) MLAs in alleged toppling game, Kumaraswamy asserted he was ready to face any challenge to his government. (Photo: File)

‘Certain kingpins’ trying to topple our govt: HDK's jibe at BJP

Asked why no action is taken against such people, HDK said he felt quite comfortable watching this 'futile exercise'.

14 Sep 2018 7:28 PM

Missionaries of Jesus on Friday controversially released a photograph of the alleged rape victim and the perpetrator seated together in a group. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

Missionaries of Jesus flouts anti-rape law, reveals identity of Kerala nun

The congregation put out photo in media release issued to publish findings of enquiry commission.

14 Sep 2018 7:04 PM

Rajiv Gandhi was killed in a blast at an election rally in Sriperumbudur near Chennai on May 21, 1991. (Photo: File | PTI)

Tamil outfits slams TN Guv over Rajiv Gandhi killers case, Raj Bhavan silent

Tamil outfits claimed Governor Banwarilal Purohit has forwarded Cabinet recommendation to Centre and demanded all 7 convicts be set free.

14 Sep 2018 6:47 PM

'This restriction made me frustrated and compelled me to be no longer comfortable to be in the party,' Meghalaya CM D D Lapang said in his resignation letter. (Photo: File | PTI)

Congress leader and 4-time Meghalaya CM Lapang resigns, blames Rahul Gandhi

In letter to Cong chief, Lapang said, 'In my opinion it means service and contribution of senior and elderly is no longer useful to party.'

14 Sep 2018 6:15 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday cleared the appointment of nine new AICC secretaries and a screening committee for poll-bound Telangana. (Photo: File | ANI)

Rahul Gandhi appoints 9 news AICC secretaries, forms Telangana screening panel

Gandhi also cleared appointment of Nana Patole as chairman of Kisan Khet Mazdoor Congress, with immediate effect.

14 Sep 2018 5:31 PM

Raha was speaking on the sidelines of the two-day long National Seminar and Exhibition on 'Defence Production: Public Private Partnership - Focus Eastern India' organised by Bharat Chamber of Commerce which got underway on Friday. (Photo: File)

Setting up panel, confidential meet can end Rafale row, suggests ex-IAF chief

On slugfest between Modi-govt and Cong, Raha said: '... such things take place when there is a big ticket deal.'

14 Sep 2018 5:08 PM

The man identified as Rohit Tomar, is seen brutally thrashing and kicking the woman with his knees and dragging her by her hair as she pleads for mercy.(Photo: YouTube | Screengrab)

In video, Delhi cop's son beats woman; arrested after Rajnath Singh intervenes

The man was arrested after Rajnath Singh intervened, calling out Delhi Police Commissioner to initiate investigations.

14 Sep 2018 4:00 PM

India’s loadings from Iran for this month and next will drop to less than 12 million barrels each. (Representational Image | AFP)

Ahead of US sanctions, Indian refiners to cut down oil purchase from Iran: Report

Although India, Iran’s No 2 oil client, does not recognize the US sanctions, winning a waiver from restrictions is a must for the nation.

14 Sep 2018 3:56 PM

In 2015, an FIR was registered against Pachauri by a 29-year-old former research analyst of TERI alleging sexual misconduct. (Photo: File)

Ex-TERI chief RK Pachauri to be charged in sexual assault case: Delhi court

The next hearing of the matter will be on October 20, the court said.

14 Sep 2018 3:52 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking at a function held at the Saifee Mosque. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

At Muslim event, PM Modi praised Dawoodi Bohra community for honesty

PM Modi said, the concept of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', the world is one family, gives India an identity different from all other countries.

14 Sep 2018 3:15 PM

The father, who was drunk at the time, has been arrested. (Representational image)

Man throws 18-month old daughter from roof after wife gives birth to another girl

The toddler was seriously injured after the incident in Pardhauli village and has been admitted to hospital.

14 Sep 2018 3:09 PM

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