India, All india, 28th Oct 2019, News & Stories from India

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While achieving food sufficiency in production, rural communities face challenges in raising household incomes, improving nutrition and tackling the effects of climate change. (Photo: ANI)

Sitharaman meets IFAD president Houngbo to boost efforts for rural communities

India has set an ambitious goal of doubling farmers' incomes by 2022.

28 Oct 2019 7:17 PM

'I have witnessed Madhu (one of the accused) abusing my elder child, we had warned him and told him not to come around the house anymore. The day my elder girl was found dead, her sister said that she had seen two men running out of the house with their faces covered,' she said. (Photo: ANI)

Kerala rape,suicide: Mother of victims say police negligence as court acquits accused

A POSCO court had on Saturday acquitted four accused in the case citing lack of evidence.

28 Oct 2019 7:04 PM

The Division Bench of Justice DN Patel and Justice C Harishankar has directed the DGCA and the Ministry of Civil Aviation to consider the PIL as a representation and decide the same expeditiously. (Photo: File | PTI)

Delhi HC asks DGCA to consider PIL seeking probe into 'safety features' in airplanes

The court was hearing a PILseeking direction too set up a commission to investigate the presence of 'optional safety features' in airplanes

28 Oct 2019 6:57 PM

'My prayers are with the young and brave Sujith Wilson. Spoke to Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami regarding the rescue efforts underway to save Sujith. Every effort is being made to ensure that he is safe,' Prime Minister Modi tweeted. (Photo: FIle)

PM Modi speaks to TN CM regarding efforts underway to save Sujith

TN Dy CM today said that the operation to rescue the toddler will reach final stages within 4 to 5 hours.

28 Oct 2019 6:48 PM

Of the six, one person is seriously injured and has been referred to a hospital in Srinagar. The others are undergoing treatment at a local hospital, officials said. (Photo: File | Pixabay)

J&K: Six civilians injured in Sopore grenade attack

No arrests have been made so far, police said.

28 Oct 2019 5:19 PM

The former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh said that it is the responsibility of everyone to fight against such 'unconstitutional and undemocratic' methods of the present government by bringing awareness among the public. (Photo: File | PTI)

'Don't quit politics, fight back instead': Naidu to Vamsi

He told Vamsi that the TDP is standing behind him 'wholeheartedly and unconditionally.'

28 Oct 2019 4:43 PM

'India's relationship with the European Union is based on shared interests and common commitment to democratic values,' PM Modi said. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi hopes EU Parliament delegation will have a fruitful visit to J&K

The delegation would be visiting Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow.

28 Oct 2019 4:17 PM

'This is the biggest gift I can ever get being a father. This coalition government will be stable and bring development in the state,' Ajay said. (Photo: ANI)

'Biggest gift I can get as a father': Ajay Chautala on Dushyant becoming Dy CM

Ajay, who was in Tihar jail after his conviction in a teachers recruitment scam, was released from jail.

28 Oct 2019 3:47 PM

"...Itna sannata kyon hai bhai?" (why is there so much silence) is the question resonating everywhere on "silence" over the future of the country and Maharashtra, the Sena said in an editorial in party mouthpiece 'Saamana'. (Photo: FIle | ANI)

'Itna sannata kyon hai bhai?' Sena asks BJP on economic slowdown

The Sena used the famous dialogue to raise questions over what it termed as the 'gloomy' picture of economy.

28 Oct 2019 3:18 PM

The two-year-old boy, Sujith Wilson, who is trapped in borewell in Tamil Nadu’s trichy for over 60 hours now, had fainted but was breathing, said authorities on Sunday night. (Photo: File)

2-year-old Tamil Nadu boy trapped in borewell for 60 hours, faints

There are conflicting reports about the depth of the hole- some say it is 600 feet deep, while others say it is at least 1,000 feet.

28 Oct 2019 10:11 AM

The air quality in Delhi and Noida deteriorated to the "very poor" level after Diwali celebration. (Photo: Representational Image/ File)

Delhi, Noida air quality deteriorates to ‘very poor’, turns hazardous post Diwali

To curb air pollution, the Arvind Kejriwal-led government in Delhi has announced implementation of Odd-Even scheme from November 4 to 15.

28 Oct 2019 9:05 AM

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