India, All india, 23rd Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 23 Feb 2019

Parliament passed Anti-Hijacking (Amendment) Bill in 2014 in order to lay down new protocol to deal with hijacking of an airplane. (Representational Image)

Air India gets hijack threat on phone, CISF to follow enhanced security measures

A telephonic threat message was received by the station duty office in Mumbai on Saturday.

23 Feb 2019 5:34 PM

Special Judge Santosh Snehi Mann adjourned the hearing of Deepak Talwar (white haired), saying Saturday's hearing was not to decide the merits of the case but whether pass an order on the pleas, given the matter is pending before the Delhi High Court. (Photo: File)

Delhi court adjourns hearing on bail pleas of Deepak Talwar till March 2

The court fixed the matter for March 2, saying that in the meantime, the high court could pronounce its order.

23 Feb 2019 5:16 PM

Internet services in the state capital were suspended and the Army was conducting flag marches between Naharlagun and Itanagar in view of the tense situation, they said. (Representational Image)

Protester killed in police firing in Arunachal Pradesh

Protesters were seeking changes in recommendations for granting permanent residence certificate to non-Arunachalees.

23 Feb 2019 4:57 PM

Seven girls including five victims of infamous Muzaffarpur shelter home sex abuse case have run away from Mokama’s Baal Griha, a shelter home run by Nazareth Hospital Society. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: 7 girls including 5 victims of sex abuse flee

The matter came to light when the authorities of NGO Nazareth Hospital Society found the grill of the main gate of the shelter home cut.

23 Feb 2019 4:57 PM

Screengrab of a video of the function in Roorkee on Friday. (Photo: ANI)

Currency showered at Congress function to pay homage to Pulwama attack martyrs

In a video, a few persons can be seen showering the money on an artist while the Congress leader Virendra Rawat is seen smiling.

23 Feb 2019 4:31 PM

According to Rajendranagar Circle Inspector, Kaaja Pasha had gone for swimming at a pool in Shivarampally. (Representational Image)

15-year-old boy dies after drowning in pool in Telengana

It is speculated that Kaaja, while playing in the pool, might have suddenly slipped and went into the depth of the pool.

23 Feb 2019 4:24 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, who is facing Enforcement Directorate probe in cases of money laundering, on Saturday moved an application in a Delhi court, seeking copy of case-related documents with the investigative agency. (Photo: ANI)

Robert Vadra moves court seeking copy of case documents from ED

The court had on February 16 extended the interim bail granted to Vadra till March 2.

23 Feb 2019 4:23 PM

The explosion led to the collapse of three houses and killed four people whose bodies have been brought out. (Photo: Representational)

10 killed in explosion in UP shop, many feared to be trapped

A rescue operation for people suspected to be trapped under debris has been launched.

23 Feb 2019 4:09 PM

This was his first visit to the state after the Assembly elections in December which the Congress managed to win. (Photo:ANI)

Our fight is for Kashmir, not against Kashmiris: Modi

'This shouldn't have happened,' PM slams attacks on Kashmiris in different parts of India.

23 Feb 2019 3:35 PM

Saldesh Kumar, from Jammu and Kashmir, was found missing after the team arrived here by Telangana express train on February 20, according to the complaint lodged by an official of the paramilitary force.

CRPF jawan goes missing during train journey to T'gana, search underway

The CRPF personnel were coming to their Group Centre at Hakimpet, Secunderabad, the sources said.

23 Feb 2019 3:33 PM

Rajya Sabha MP and BJP leader Subramanian Swamy. (Photo: PTI)

Congress roping ex-Army commander shows absence of own ideas in party: Swamy

'Now that Congress workers have started asking questions from the leadership, Hooda is being roped for advice,' said Subramanian Swamy.

23 Feb 2019 3:14 PM

The application submitted that the accused was wrongly and falsely implicated in the case, which was registered in 2007 for the alleged offence committed in 2005. (Representational Image)

Delhi court defers hearing on bail plea of separatist leader till April 2

The court had on February 18 sought response from the Enforcement Directorate on Shah's bail plea.

23 Feb 2019 2:23 PM

About 100 cars have been gutted in a massive fire break out in the parking area near the venue of Aero India 2019 at Yalahanka in Bengaluru on Saturday afternoon. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Nearly 300 cars gutted in parking lot near AeroIndia venue

Under the leadership of Chief Fire Officer, 10 fire force and 5 fire engines controlled the fire, said the IPS officer.

23 Feb 2019 1:57 PM

Yogi said, terrorism's final days are coming and Modiji will ensure that terrorism will end in the country (screengrab from video tweeted by ANI UP)

Watch: Yogi Adityanath gets emotional when asked about Pulwama attack

Yogi was interacting with engineering students in Lucknow where he was asked about government's action to combat terrorism.

23 Feb 2019 1:31 PM

The staff covered the word ‘Karachi’ and displayed the Indian flag at the cafe. However, no violence was reported. (Photo: Twitter/ @prajwalmanipal)

Mob descends on Karachi Bakery in Bengaluru, wants name changed

To pacify them, owners cover up the word ‘Karachi’ on the signboard, display India flag.

23 Feb 2019 12:39 PM

Police said the journalist was thrashed by two men Thursday night during a squabble at a traffic signal. (Photo: Facebook)

'We will send you back to Kashmir,' 24-year-old journalist assaulted in road rage

The incident came a day after students from Kashmir studying in a college in Yavatmal were attacked, by members of Yuva Sena.

23 Feb 2019 12:02 PM

Will make India world's third-largest economy, asserted Narendra Modi. (Photo: File)

'We look forward to making India a USD 10 trillion economy': PM Narendra Modi

Reforms like Goods and Services Tax have laid a solid foundation for higher Gross Domestic Product growth, said Narendra Modi.

23 Feb 2019 11:35 AM

'To fulfil (Shiv Sena founder) late Balasaheb Thackeray's dream, both of us should be together," he said, referring to Thackeray's call for unity of `Shiv Shakti' (the Sena) and `Bhim Shakti' (followers of Dr B R Ambedkar)', said Union Minister Ramdas Athawale (Photo: File)

Will contest Lok Sabha election from Mumbai South Central: Ramdas Athawale

Mumbai South Central seat is currently represented by Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale.

23 Feb 2019 10:58 AM

Meanwhile, about ten thousand more central police and paramilitary personnel are being moved in the Valley to maintain law and order. (Photo: Representational)

100 companies of forces airlifted to Srinagar amid crackdown on Jamaat

Earlier JKLF chief Yasin Malik was also taken into preventive custody by the police here on Friday.

23 Feb 2019 10:51 AM

More than 40 paramilitary personnel died in a terrorist attack on February 14 at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo:File)

Jaitley describes Pak as 'rogue state'; says Pulwama incident still fresh

India will exercise all options, diplomatic or otherwise, to win a decisive battle against Pakistan.

23 Feb 2019 10:26 AM

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