India, All india, 2nd Jan 2017, News & Stories from India

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Will take on Manipur CM in Assembly polls: Irom Sharmila

In October last, the 44-year-old activist had formed her own party, the Peoples' Resurgence and Justice Alliance.

02 Jan 2017 7:47 PM

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav with Shivpal Yadav. (Photo: PTI)

Team Mulayam meets EC to stake claim on SP symbol

Mulayam was accompanied by close aides Amar Singh and Shivpal Yadav to the Election Commission’s office.

02 Jan 2017 6:55 PM

The government on Monday clarified that customers have the right to say no to the service charge if they are not happy with the dining experience.(Photo: PTI/Representational)

Diners can now decide if they want to pay service charge, says govt

The decision was taken after the government received several complaints that the charge in many restaurants was unfair.

02 Jan 2017 5:37 PM

India successfully test fires Agni-4 ballistic missile

Describing the trial as successful, DRDO said this was the 6th trial of the indigenously developed Agni-IV missile

02 Jan 2017 5:16 PM

Bengaluru: Drunk men molest women in front of cops on New Year

At least 1,500 police personnel were deployed in the area, but they were heavily out numbered, and were left powerless.

02 Jan 2017 3:24 PM

Lalu Prasad’s son Tej Pratap dons Lord Krishna avatar on New Year

Tej Pratap, who dressed up as Lord Krishna, was spotted playing flute with a red turban on his head.

02 Jan 2017 1:43 PM

Cannot seek votes using religion: SC on Hindutva case

The apex court stated that relationship between man and God is an individual choice and the state is forbidden to interfere.

02 Jan 2017 11:15 AM

He allegedly was in an inebriated state following which he got involved in a fight over playing the music of his choice, the police said. (Photo: Representational Picture/Pixabay)

Delhi: Man smashes beer bottle on his own head, dies

The man had come to party with his friends to a bar at Hauz Khas Village on New year’s eve.

02 Jan 2017 10:14 AM

An excavator machine at work during the rescue operations at a coal mine, where several workers were trapped, in Godda, Jharkhand on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Jharkhand: Lalmatia colliery mishap toll rises to 18

Two more machines were also recovered, said officials. The rescue operation is still underway.

02 Jan 2017 8:19 AM

The windfall that the government expected from the note ban appeared elusive, forcing it to bring out new regulations almost every day.

Wrap-up: And miles to go before we sleep

If anybody had to pick one event that defined 2016, then it has to be demonetisation.

02 Jan 2017 6:50 AM

The ATEPFO will hand over the tea gardens to interested parties to run them for six months, and then sell them off to the highest bidders. (Representational image)

2 tea gardens attached in Assam over provident fund default

The minimum benefit under deposit-linked insurance will also be increased from Rs 40,000 to Rs 1 lakh per worker, says Das.

02 Jan 2017 5:36 AM

The order came on a claim filed by Mousami Bhattacharjee whose husband, Debasish, died in January 2012.

Death due to mosquito bite an accident: Consumer Commission

The insurer submitted before the forum that Debashish had died due to a mosquito bite and not due to an accident.

02 Jan 2017 5:24 AM

Supreme Court ruling on use of religion in polls today

It was not possible to completely shut them from making any appeal on the basis of religion.

02 Jan 2017 5:17 AM

A reduction in MCLR helps all new borrowers get the benefit of lower interest rates for all kinds of loans. (Representational image)

Auto, home loans set to be cheaper

State-owned lender Union Bank had last week reduced its one-year MCLR by 65 basis points or 0.65 per cent to 8.65 per cent.

02 Jan 2017 5:07 AM

Relatives of Ayhan Arik, one of the victims of the Reina night club attack, mourn during his funeral ceremony. (Photo: AFP)

2 Indians, 37 others killed in Turkey terror hit

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but Turkish authorities called it an “act of terror”.

02 Jan 2017 4:53 AM

New Army Chief General Bipin Rawat after guard of honour at South Block in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Won’t hold back when provoked, says Army Chief Bipin Rawat

Lt. Gen. Bakshi on Saturday announced “full support” to the new Chief.

02 Jan 2017 2:18 AM

Bihar health minister Tej Partap Yadav plays the flute at his cattleshed in Patna. (Photo: PTI)

Lalu Yadav’s elder son plays Krishna on New Year

Yadav is an ardent follower of Lord Krishna and is often seen applying long sandal mark on his forehead.

02 Jan 2017 2:04 AM

Mahila Congress workers burn an effigy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest against black money issue ouside BJP headquarters in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Reform political funding to win the war against black money

Political parties, instead of being banisters of democracy, have become canisters of black money.

02 Jan 2017 1:34 AM

Govt again asks for access to Jadhav, Ansari in Pakistan prison

Mr Jadhav has been accused by Pakistan of planning “subversive activities” in the country.

02 Jan 2017 1:20 AM

The NSG website is maintained from the force’s Delhi headquarters and primarily gives information about the agency.

NSG site hit, Pak hackers suspected

‘Alone Injector’ group posts objectionable messages against PM Modi, anti-India content.

02 Jan 2017 1:17 AM

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