India, All india, 2nd Nov 2019, News & Stories from India

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'It is foolishness. As an opposition leader, he does not know what he is speaking. Why should Amit Shah resign? They (rebel MLAs) were in Mumbai for two-and-a-half-months, how is he responsible? It shows that he, being in the Opposition, wants to take advantage of it (the situation),' Yediyurappa said. (Photo: File)

Yediyurappa rejects Congress demand for his resignation

Cong leader and former CM Siddaramaiah said earlier in the day that Yediyurappa has no right to continue in the office.

02 Nov 2019 8:35 PM

The Ministry of Home Affairs said the UT of Ladakh consists of two districts of Kargil and Leh while the rest of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir is in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: Twitter)

Govt releases maps of UTs of J&K, Ladakh; Map of India depicting new UTs

The maps were prepared by Survey General of India.

02 Nov 2019 8:25 PM

Sources said a purse, exam papers and some notes were among the things found from the drain located in the PS Kotwali area. (Photo: ANI)

SIT searches drain adjacent to Chinmayanad's ashram; recovers purse, exam paper

On Oct 16, a court extended the judicial custody of Chinmayanand in connection with rape of a law student.

02 Nov 2019 7:39 PM

'As a citizen and as a member of the responsible opposition, it pains me to see the Indian economy under siege. What is even more worrying is that the government is in complete denial,' Sonia Gandhi said. (Photo: File)

'Indian economy under seige, govt in denial': Sonia on RCEP agreement

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement (RCEP) is the regional free trade agreement of 16 Asian countries.

02 Nov 2019 7:29 PM

Addressing the Indian diaspora at the SCO meet, Singh said, 'I want to assure you all that India is heading forward at a quick pace. We are a USD 2.7 trillion economy today, the double of what we were four and a half years back. By 2025-26, the size of our economy will be USD 5 trillion.' (Photo: ANI)

'India on right path to becoming 3rd largest economy by 2030': Rajnath Singh

The Defence Minister said that Indian govt and PM Modi have strong will power to make the nation better.

02 Nov 2019 7:06 PM

'As BJP-Shiv Sena are struggling to come together to form government, section of supporters of Congress are of opinion that Congress- NCP should be open to the prospect of forming the government with Shiv Sena,' Dalwai said. (Photo: ANI)

'Congress-NCP should be open to form government with Shiv Sena': Dalwai

In a letter written to Sonia Gandhi, Dalwai urged her to consider the prospect of Congress-NCP forming govt with Shiv Sena.

02 Nov 2019 6:03 PM

Services on the Delhi Metro''s Blue Line were affected on Saturday after a crack was noticed in the railtrack at Indraprastha station. (Photo: Representational Image/File)

Crack at Delhi Metro station, defects due to ‘weather’: Official

'Trains are being run in the section at a cautionary slower speed at present,' Mr Dayal said.

02 Nov 2019 5:06 PM

A vehicle has been set ablaze at the premises. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Scuffle breaks out between Delhi Police and lawyers at Tis Hazari Court

Firing also took place in which one lawyer was reportedly injured.

02 Nov 2019 4:38 PM

Honeypreet was charged with criminal conspiracy and sedition for inciting violence in Panchkula August 25, 2017, after the conviction of the Dera chief Sacha Sauda Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in multiple rape cases. (Photo: File)

Court drops sedition charges against Honeypreet, others in Dera Sacha Sauda violence

The case will now be heard in Chief Judicial Magistrate court.

02 Nov 2019 4:29 PM

When asked about speculation that Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as Chief Minister for a second term early next week, Raut pointed out that the governor invites the single largest party to form the government as per convention. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra: Sena softens stand on forming govt, says will adhere to 'coalition dharma'

In Oct 21 assembly polls, BJP failed to perform up to the mark though it emerged as the single largest party by winning 105 seats.

02 Nov 2019 4:02 PM

Michel allegedly played the role of a middleman in the chopper deal and is currently lodged in Tihar jail in judicial custody in the case being probed by the ED and the CBI. (Photo: File | PTI)

ED seeks court permission to record Christian Michel's statement in VVIP Chopper scam

The application was moved by ED's counsel Naveen Kumar Matta before Special Judge Arvind Kumar.

02 Nov 2019 2:50 PM

Navjot Kaur Sidhu said her husband had received special invitation from Pakistan’s Imran Khan government. (Photo: FIle)

Navjot Singh Sidhu will attend Kartarpur inauguration if cleared by Centre, says wife

Sidhu’s name, however, is not included in the Congress delegation, which will be visiting the Kartarpur gurudwara.

02 Nov 2019 2:22 PM

'We will be reviewing significant regional and global issues on the Agenda of the EAS, and examining the state of our current programmes and projects. I will also focus on our Indo-Pacific strategy, on which I am happy to note strong convergences with ASEAN partners and others at the EAS,' PM Modi said. (Photo: ANI)

Thailand: Ahead of Free Trade Agreement meet, Modi talks about India's concerns

PM Modi is on an official visit to Bangkok to participate in 16th ASEAN-India Summit on Nov 3.

02 Nov 2019 2:16 PM

One does not need to be a topper, super genius or have excellent grades to achieve a successful career, Sivan said. (Photo: File)

Chandrayaan-2 not end of story, will put in all efforts to demonstrate soft landing: ISRO chief

ISRO chief K Sivan said a large number of advance satellite launches are planned in the coming months.

02 Nov 2019 1:35 PM

Merkel pledged to spend one billion euros--about Rs 8,000 crore at current exchange rate—in the next five years on green urban mobility in India, as part of German-Indian partnership projects. (Photo: File)

Merkel's remark on Delhi pollution, says good reason to replace diesel buses

The pitch came at a time when pollution made the air so toxic in New Delhi that officials were forced to declare a public health emergency.

02 Nov 2019 1:02 PM

The event comes after the mega September 23 event in Houston, Howdy Modi, which attracted more than 50,000 people. US president Donald Trump was also present at the event (Photo: ANI)

After ‘Howdy Modi’, PM to address ‘Sawasdee PM Modi’ in Bangkok today

PM is scheduled to address the Indian community in Thailand at an event called ‘Sawasdee PM Modi’ at 6 pm (Indian time) on Saturday.

02 Nov 2019 12:31 PM

Wedding celebrations in Telangana's Suryapet district turned ugly after a fight broke out between the bride and the groom's family members. (Photo: ANI)

3 injured as bride, groom's families fight at wedding in Telangana

In the video, guests at the wedding were seen getting embroiled in an ugly fight as they threw chairs on each other inside a makeshift tent.

02 Nov 2019 12:31 PM

The state cabinet approved the amended Meghalaya Residents, Safety and Security Act, 2016, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said. (Photo: ANI)

Outsiders visiting Meghalaya, staying for more than 24 hrs will now have to register with govt

Deputy CM said that the amended Act has been approved and it will come into force with immediate effect.

02 Nov 2019 12:05 PM

The implementation of the odd-even scheme offers an opportunity to further unlock the potential of shared mobility. (Representational Image)

Delhi: Ola, Uber to deactivate surge pricing during odd-even scheme

In a statement issued on Saturday, Ola said it will extend its support to the Delhi government’s initiative to curb pollution.

02 Nov 2019 11:14 AM

Merkel will be accompanied by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during her visit to the metro station. (Photo: File)

Why Dwarka Sector 21 metro station so significant for Angela Merkel?

The answer is --- there is a deep German connection to the station.

02 Nov 2019 10:37 AM

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