India, All india, 19th Sep 2018, News & Stories from India

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The question came in the backdrop of instances of alleged lynching by cow vigilantes in several states. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Crime to take law into own hands: Mohan Bhagwat on cow vigilantism

The Sangh head said, 'We have to reject the double-speak as there is no talk of violence by cow smugglers.'

19 Sep 2018 8:39 PM

Gandhi set up a 15-member core committee comprising all top party leaders in Telangana. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi forms key Congress committees in poll-bound Telangana

The panel will take all key decisions ahead of the assembly election slated for later this year.

19 Sep 2018 8:04 PM

Earlier in the day, Mulakkal, who moved the Kerala High Court for anticipatory bail Tuesday, arrived at the office of the crime branch in a private car at 10:55 am, five minutes before his scheduled appearance. (Photo: File)

Kerala nun rape case: Bishop grilled for 7 hours, questioning to continue tomorrow

Mulakkal recently relinquished his administrative responsibilities as Bishop of Jalandhar diocese of the Missionaries of Jesus congregation.

19 Sep 2018 7:49 PM

She wanted to meet Modi during his visit on Monday and Tuesday, but was stopped by the police. (Photo: File)

Unable to meet PM Modi, 'upset' woman sets bus on fire in Varanasi

Vandana, secretary of the Poorvanchal Jan Andolan Samiti, went to the Varanasi bus stand at around 11 am and boarded a state-run Volvo bus.

19 Sep 2018 7:38 PM

The Sena said, today, everyone is questioning 'Who after Parrikar in Goa BJP?' adding, that Parrikar could have retired with dignity, but the BJP does not have a clean leader in Goa at present. (Photo: File)

Goa cabinet in ICU: Shiv Sena claims BJP responsible for political crisis

The Sena said that Manohar Parrikar's health has deteriorated and it has created anxiety among the people of the state.

19 Sep 2018 7:31 PM

Sandeep and Madhavi reportedly belonged to different castes. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Hyderabad: Newly wed couple injured in attack by woman's father

'Man attacked couple with a sickle and they suffered bleeding injuries. They have been admitted to private hospital,' official said.

19 Sep 2018 7:21 PM

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), in its chargesheet filed against Michel in June 2016, had alleged that he received EUR 30 million (about Rs 225 crore) from AgustaWestland. (Photo: File)

India hasn't received official communication from UAE on Michel extradition: sources

A Dubai court ordered the extradition of the British national in the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP choppers deal case.

19 Sep 2018 7:09 PM

The toll in Bareilly reached 24, followed by Badaun and Hardoi at 23 and 12 respectively, the spokesman said, adding that Sitapur accounted for eight deaths, Bahraich six, Pilibhit four and Shahjahanpur two. (Representational Image)

'Unknown fever' claims 79 lives in Uttar Pradesh in 6 weeks

The official said medical teams were put on high alert and that they have been asked to check spread of unnecessary alarm among the people.

19 Sep 2018 7:03 PM

On August 29, the apex court had directed that they be kept under `house arrest’ and this has been extended further. (Representational Image)

Show one document to prove 5 activists involvement with Maoists: SC

The bench was hearing petitions filed by Dr Romila Thapar and others challenging the arrest of five activists.

19 Sep 2018 5:50 PM

The drug peddlers in the region were unhappy with the chief minister as he had called for making the north-eastern state drug-free. (Photo: File)

Myanmar based drug peddlers have hatched plot to kill Tripura CM: BJP

According to reports, over 50,000 kg cannabis have been seized, along with narcotic pills, heroin, in last 6 months in Tripura.

19 Sep 2018 5:28 PM

Surjewala said instant triple talaq was "an illegal, unconstitutional and inhuman practice" that was quashed by the Supreme Court. After the Supreme Court quashed the practice, it has become a law. (Photo: ANI)

Modi government treating triple talaq issue like a 'political football': Congress

Surjewala said Congress had objected that if a man is jailed, how will women get allowance and how can care be ensured to their children.

19 Sep 2018 5:20 PM

Prasad said that former defence minister AK Antony has a lot to answer for keeping the public-sector Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which was to be offset partner of the French maker of Rafale jets, in the lurch despite being in office for eight years. (Photo: File)

Probe into Rafale deal can’t be set up to satisfy ego of ‘ill-informed’ Cong leader: Govt

'I don’t think JPC or CAG inquiry is set up to satisfy ego of ill-informed leader who repeats lies with alarming regularity,' Prasad told.

19 Sep 2018 5:12 PM

'In Islam, marriage is a civil contract and bringing penal provisions in it is wrong,' AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Triple talaq ordinance unconstitutional, against Muslim women: Asaduddin Owaisi

'All India Muslim Personal Law Board and women organisations should challenge this ordinance in the Supreme Court,' Owaisi said.

19 Sep 2018 5:10 PM

Annie Raja, National Federation of Indian Women's general secretary, said she doubts the "intention and sincerity" of the government in introducing ordinance to make the practice of instant triple talaq a penal offence. (Photo; File)

Activists condemn govt's decision to make triple talaq penal offence

Activists called it a 'politicised move' without taking into consideration the complications it could pose to Muslim women.

19 Sep 2018 4:35 PM

The bench, which has now posted the matter for hearing on October 23, has sought the view of Prateek Hajela, coordinator of Assam NRC, on the stance of the central government with regard to applicability and non-applicability of certain documents for inclusion of names in the NRC. (Photo: File)

SC gives 60-day window to file claims for Assam’s NRC

A bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi and R F Nariman said the process will commence on September 25 and remain open for 60 days.

19 Sep 2018 4:18 PM

The Congress has struck an understanding with the TDP, the CPI and TJS of Prof M Kodandaram to fight election jointly. (Representational Image)

Congress not to name chief ministerial candidate for Telangana polls

AICC in-charge of Telangana, R C Khuntia said usual practice in Congress was not to name party's CM candidate before any assembly polls.

19 Sep 2018 4:18 PM

Navjot Singh Sidhu courted controversy by hugging Pakistan Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa during his visit to Pakistan for the swearing-in of Imran Khan as Prime Minister last month. (Photo: File)

Was just a hug, not Rafale deal: Navjot Singh Sidhu to Defence Minister

Sidhu reacted to Sitharaman's statement who had said that his gesture of hugging Pakistan's army chief impacted the soldiers back home.

19 Sep 2018 3:47 PM

Misra was interrogated by ATS and BSF officials for two days in Noida near Delhi and, prima facie, there is enough evidence to prove that he has committed crime under the Official Secrets Act. (Representational Image)

BSF jawan held by UP ATS on charges of sharing information with ISI

The Pakistani number was saved in his phone contact as 'Pakistani dost' (friend), he said, adding that he will be produced before a court.

19 Sep 2018 3:30 PM

Taking a dig at the Congress, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said Kapil Sibal, a leader of the opposition party, defended this practice in the Supreme Court. (Photo: File)

Triple talaq ordinance huge step towards women empowerment: BJP

The Union cabinet cleared an ordinance to make the practice of instant triple talaq a penal offence on Wednesday.

19 Sep 2018 3:24 PM

Officials said since the BSF patrol party that went ahead of the fence to cut the tall 'sarkanda' grass to clear the field was first fired upon at 10.40 am on Tuesday, hectic phone calls and communication exchanges went on throughout the day from the Indian side to across the border. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Pak troops slit BSF jawan's throat; high alert sounded along border

Brutal and 'unprecedented' incident that took place on Tuesday has prompted security forces to issue 'high alert' across IB and LoC.

19 Sep 2018 2:53 PM

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