India, All india, 2nd Jul 2018, News & Stories from India

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India All India 02 Jul 2018

India, All india, 02 Jul 2018

'People used to instigate Muslims in the name of Modiji. We have also heard the reality from the Muslims of Gujarat that they feel most secure in Gujarat. I feel this is the first and biggest example of good governance,' Yogi Adityanath said. (Photo: File)

‘Ram Rajya’ an ideal form of govt with no discrimination against poor: UP CM

CM was speaking at function to mark 69th birth anniversary of Sone Lal Patel, founder of Apna Dal, an alliance partner in the ruling NDA.

02 Jul 2018 9:31 PM

Singhvi said in the past four years, Indians have added a new word to our socio-political vocabulary: Lynching. (Photo: PTI/File)

Modi govt 'aiding, abetting' country-wide lynchings: Congress

Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi alleged that the country is witnessing 28 lynchings a month, which never occurred in 70 yrs.

02 Jul 2018 9:23 PM

Since Monday was the first day, security personnel were unaware of the notification and journalists had to tell them about the order, he said adding that every individual except lawyers is frisked at the entry-gate of the courtrooms. (Photo: File)

SC allows journalists to carry mobile phones in courtrooms

The permission came with a warning that any disturbance likely to be caused by phone users would invite confiscation.

02 Jul 2018 9:04 PM

AAP plans to launch a 'movement' from on Tuesday demanding full statehood status for Delhi. (Photo: File)

AAP's full statehood demand for Delhi attempt to divert people's attention: BJP

Delhi BJP general secretary Kuljeet Chahal said that his party will 'actively' use social media to 'expose' the Arvind Kejriwal government.

02 Jul 2018 8:40 PM

Nanda was reportedly arrested on Saturday from a spa where a sex racket for being run in the city's Park Street area was busted on Saturday and 18 people were arrested. (Photo: Facebook | Nabin Nanda)

BJD ex-MLA suspended after arrest from spa running sex racket in Kolkata

The arrested people included nine sex workers, three customers and the manager of the brothel, a police officer said.

02 Jul 2018 8:29 PM

While seven of the accused including Kumar are facing trial in the court in Pathankot on the directions of the Supreme Court, the eighth accused in the case is facing trial in a juvenile court in Kathua district. (Photo: PTI/File)

Kathua rape case: Accused claiming to be juvenile above 20 yrs, claims medical report

'The report has been submitted and final arguments will be concluded tomorrow after which judge will pronounce verdict,' prosecutor said.

02 Jul 2018 8:16 PM

'Bullet trains will cater only to the elite community. It is highly expensive and beyond the reach of ordinary people. What India needs is a modern, clean, safe and fast rail system,' says E Sreedharan. (Photo: File | PTI)

Metro man slams PM Modi's pet bullet train project, calls it 'highly expensive'

'Bullet trains will cater only to the elite community,' says Metro Man, E Sreedharan.

02 Jul 2018 8:10 PM

Villagers took taxi driver to the village and beat him up severely before handing him over to the police. (Representational image)

WB man beaten up by villagers on suspicion of being child-lifter

The villagers alleged man, who was driving taxi, tried to force an 11-yr-old girl into his vehicle when she was playing in a field.

02 Jul 2018 8:03 PM

PM Modi addressed envoys on last day of the three-day conference during which the country's foreign policy priorities were deliberated upon. (Photo: Twitter | @MEAIndia)

India can play a major role in 'unstable world' to achieve peace: PM Modi

The envoys deliberated upon the country's foreign policy priorities, including the role of India's soft power in achieving its objectives.

02 Jul 2018 7:53 PM

Gadkari was speaking at the first convocation ceremony of the post-graduate course in Leadership, Politics and Governance at the Indian Institute of Democratic Leadership (IIDL). (Photo: File)

India facing crisis of having 'no ideology' at all, says Nitin Gadkari

In a veiled attack on the Congress, the Union minister said those who talk of secularism hardly follow the principle.

02 Jul 2018 6:58 PM

A photographer takes a picture of the 11 pipes protruding out of the house where 11 members of the same allegedly committed suicide, at Burari, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

11 bodies, 11 pipes: Shocking details behind mass death in Delhi's Burari

Investigators have come across 11 pipes from wall of house, all placed close together, having no water outlet.

02 Jul 2018 6:40 PM

'In my opinion, it is wrong,' Singh told reporters here when asked to comment on the issue. (Photo: PTI)

Absolutely wrong: Rajnath Singh condemns trolls against Sushma Swaraj

Singh is the only minister to have spoken out in support of his colleague, who has been subject of offensive tweets following passport row.

02 Jul 2018 6:29 PM

Patel’s plea to dismiss the petition filed by BJP nominee Balwantsinh Rajput questioning his election in the high court. (Photo: PTI | File)

SC to hear Ahmed Patel's plea challenging petition against his election to RS

A bench comprising of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud said the court will hear on July 9.

02 Jul 2018 5:57 PM

The drug peddling is destroying entire generations and it deserves exemplary punishment, said the Chief Minister. (Photo: Twitter | @capt_amarinder)

Punjab to seek Central law for death penalty for drug smugglers

The decision to make the recommendation to the Centre was taken by in a meeting of the Punjab Cabinet chaired by CM Capt Amarinder Singh.

02 Jul 2018 5:50 PM

I wish to put up a board proclaiming no entry for uncle Nitish Kumar here, at this bungalow, Tej Pratap, elder son of Lalu Prasad, said.(Photo: File)

Want 'no entry' board for uncle Nitish Kumar at house: RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav

Reacting to remark, JD(U)'s Neeraj Kumar said the language used by RJD leader reflects the values he has grown up with.

02 Jul 2018 4:50 PM

The Supreme Court has posted the matter for hearing on July 17. (Photo: File/PTI)

Submit affidavit detailing time frame for appointment of Lokpal: SC to Centre

The apex court also asked govt to file affidavit in 10 days giving details of steps which are likely to be taken for appointing Lokpal.

02 Jul 2018 4:20 PM

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud considered the submissions of senior advocate V Shekhar that the petitions be listed before a five-judge constitution bench for final adjudication. (Photo: File)

SC agrees for urgent listing of pleas against ‘nikah halala’, polygamy

The bench, meanwhile, allowed additional solicitor general Tushar Mehta, appearing for Centre, to file a response to petition on the issue.

02 Jul 2018 3:53 PM

The girl, who was allegedly raped on June 26 and left severely injured by two men in Mandsaur, located about 200 km from Indore. (Representational image)

Condition of 8-yr-old Mandsaur rape victim improving: Hospital

'She was able to walk in the ICU today with the help of medical personnel. She can be sent to general ward from the ICU soon,' doctor said.

02 Jul 2018 3:46 PM

The SC had earlier allowed the Centre to operationalise the nuclear plant subject to compliance with various safety measures including the safe storage of the spent nuclear fuel. (Photo: File)

SC extends time to set up of safe storage facility at Kudankulam plant till Apr 2022

The apex court extended the time for the NPCIL to set up the ‘Away From Reactor Facility’ to store the spent nuclear fuel.

02 Jul 2018 3:40 PM

The police registered a case under Indian Penal Code section 448 (trespass). (Representational image/Pixabay)

Trainee cop takes selfie in judge's chair, arrested

The trainee constable was allegedly inebriated at the time.

02 Jul 2018 3:32 PM

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