India, All india, 25th Feb 2018, News & Stories from India

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Two ITBP inspectors and as many jawans have already completed the course and are currently posted at the borders. (Photo: PTI)

ITBP force at Sino-Indo border to learn Chinese to enhance security

Around 25 jawans and officials of the ITBP will take up a one-year certificate course in the Chinese language.

25 Feb 2018 9:11 PM

The agency has also asked about 16 other banks, apart from the Punjab National Bank, to share with it the details of loans extended and collaterals offered in the case of Modi, Choksi and their companies. (Photo: PTI)

ED seeks info from over 12 countries on Nirav, Choksi’s assets, says report

The countries where the LRs would be sent include Belgium, Hong Kong, Switzerland, the US, the UK, Dubai, Singapore and South Africa.

25 Feb 2018 8:42 PM

The high court designated Special CBI Judge Arvind Kumar and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal, of the Patiala House Courts, to preside over the special courts. (Photo: Representational | File)

Delhi HC sets up special courts to try MPs, MLAs in criminal cases

The special courts will function in Patiala House Courts complex from March 1.

25 Feb 2018 8:20 PM

"In his speech during the 2014 elections, the Prime Minister said that he wants to be the custodian of the country. On one hand, his one ex-Chief Minister and four ministers have been to jail, and on the other hand, the watchman (Prime Minister Modi) tells the country that he is here to fight against corruption," Gandhi said addressing a rally in Karnataka. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul mocks Modi for calling himself 'custodian of nation'

Gandhi is on a three-day visit to Karnataka that began on Saturday, ahead of the assembly elections in the state.

25 Feb 2018 8:01 PM

Rustom 2 is capable of carrying different combinations of payloads like synthetic aperture radar, electronic intelligence systems and situational awareness payloads, officials said. (Photo: Representational | Pixabay)

DRDO successfully carries out test flight of Rustom 2 drone

Rustom 2 is being developed on the lines of predator drones of the US to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) roles.

25 Feb 2018 6:37 PM

Pak diplomat Amir Zubair Siddiqui was chargesheeted for allegedly conspiring to launch terror strikes on the US and Israeli consulates in South India. (Photo: Representational | File)

NIA to seek Interpol Red Corner notice against Pak envoy wanted in terror plot

Officials in the agency said the paperwork was being completed and would be sent soon to the Interpol headquarters.

25 Feb 2018 6:16 PM

Sridevi passed away in Dubai following a cardiac arrest late on Saturday night. (Photo: File)

Cong’s Sridevi condolence tweet criticised for ‘political’ angle

The news of Sridevi's demise has come as a major shock to her fans and members of the Hindi film fraternity.

25 Feb 2018 5:44 PM

PNB lodged two financial fraud complaints of Rs 11,400 crore and Rs 280 crore against Nirav Modi, his family members and Mehul Choksi. (Photo: Nirav Modi website)

Nirav Modi deposited cash worth Rs 90 cr in PNB before note ban: report

Prime Minister announced the ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1000 Indian rupee notes, on November 8, 2016.

25 Feb 2018 5:25 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public rally in Puducherry on Sunday. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Puducherry victim of ‘Cong culture’, calls CM party ‘specimen’: Modi

Modi also accused the Gandhi family of having governed the nation using a 'remote control'.

25 Feb 2018 4:54 PM

Addressing a rally, Gandhi said, 'While I was campaigning in Gujarat, people there told me that education is a very expensive affair in the state. Major universities and colleges in Gujarat are backed by private industrialists.' (Photo: ANI)

Rahul attacks Modi, asks him to practice what he preaches

Attacking Modi-led government, Gandhi said that he did not receive any answers in connection with waiving the loan of the farmers.

25 Feb 2018 4:18 PM

While four accused were awarded 10 years RI and slapped fines ranging from Rs 2.54 lakh to Rs 1.54 lakh, the rest were handed seven years RI and fine of Rs 1.2 lakh each. (Photo: Representational Image / File)

Kerala: 7 get rigourous imprisonment in human trafficking case

Cases were filed against the accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act.

25 Feb 2018 4:09 PM

In its plenary meeting in Paris on Friday, the FATF extensively deliberated on ways to combat terror financing and money-laundering but did not put Pakistan on its international terror-financing watch list. (Photo: PTI/File)

India congratulates China for FATF post, hopes Beijing to be balanced

At FATF plenary meeting, US and some of its European allies were in favour of placing Pak on the list of supporting financially terrorism.

25 Feb 2018 3:23 PM

The high court is conducting day-to-day hearing on petitions filed by the CBI and Rubabuddin Shaikh, Sohrabuddin's brother, challenging the discharge of five of the 14 police officers. (Photo: File)

Sohrabuddin case: Fought Dawood; CBI framed me, says IPS officer in HC

Pandian had stelar record and was the 'main' officer who had taken on Dawood Ibrahim and the ISI of Pakistan when he was with the IB.

25 Feb 2018 2:58 PM

The report has been shared with the Jammu and Kashmir Home Department from time to time but action appeared to have not been taken to check this trend. (Photo: PTI)

Unauthorised phones, rampant youth radicalisation in Srinagar jail

The issues have come to light during an internal probe after the escape of Naveed Jhatt, who fled from police custody on Feb 6.

25 Feb 2018 2:32 PM

Nirav Modi's 'planned' exit from India, is similar to one by Winsome Diamond Group promoter Jatin Mehta, who is also considered one of the biggest corporate defaulters. (Photo: PTI)

Nirav Modi in St Kitts, seeking island nation citizenship: report

St Kitts has become the perfect place for Nirav Modi to stay as it does not have an extradition treaty with India.

25 Feb 2018 2:02 PM

He stressed on the role that artificial intelligence and technology can play in ensuring welfare of the poor and underprivileged. (Photo: ANI)

Women-led development is future of India: Modi on Mann ki Baat

The Prime Minister announced the 'GOBAR dhan' initiative which will encourage use of biogas energy.

25 Feb 2018 1:00 PM

The incident was reported on Friday and a case of kidnapping was filed. During the search for the baby, suspicion fell on Neha as a witness came forward who saw the woman throw something in the garbage dump, the officer said. (Representational Image)

‘Frustrated’ mother dumps newborn girl in garbage killing her, arrested

Accused Neha, a resident of East Vinodpur, was arrested after her infant daughter died at the GTB hospital on Saturday.

25 Feb 2018 11:16 AM

The girl, before killing herself, had alleged that a senior of her school used to molest her. (Representational Image)

School didn’t pay heed: Varanasi teen kills self after being molested by senior

The police said that the victim killed herself by consuming poison.

25 Feb 2018 10:48 AM

'She was a veteran of the film industry, whose long career included diverse roles and memorable performances. My thoughts are with her family and admirers in this hour of grief. May her soul rest in peace,' Modi tweeted. (Photo: Twitter)

PM mourns 'untimely demise' of veteran actor Sridevi

Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani, an actress herself, also grieved the veteran actress's death on twitter.

25 Feb 2018 8:14 AM

Navami alleged that even her school-going sister was not spared and was threatened by a group of unidentified people earlier this week. (Photo: Facebook)

Kerala: Right-wing threatens law student for poem against menstrual taboos

The teenager posted the poem to extend support to another youngster who had also faced a similar threat for speaking out on menstruation.

25 Feb 2018 7:39 AM

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