India, All india, 3rd May 2018, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 03 May 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind presented the National Award for best actor (female) to Sridevi (posthumously) for the movie 'MOM'. The award was received by her husband Boney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

National Film Awards amid row over President not giving all accolades

In a break from tradition, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani presented most of the awards.

03 May 2018 6:39 PM

The Supreme Court asked the Himachal Pradesh government to apprise the court about the steps taken to ensure that no unauthorised construction is done in the entire state. (Photo:File)

Woman officer’s death in Kasauli due to non-implementation of laws: SC

SC seeks status of probe in Kasauli case in which a woman govt official was shot dead allegedly by a hotelier during demolition drive.

03 May 2018 3:44 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a rally at Kalaburagi in Karnataka. (Photo: Twitter/@BJP4India)

Assembly polls to decide future of Karnataka, says PM Modi

PM Modi, who kick started his campaign blitzkrieg in poll-bound Karnataka on Tuesday, is addressing a rally in Kalaburagi today.

03 May 2018 3:33 PM

The storm caused major destruction in Alwar where more than 100 trees were uprooted, many of which fell on stationary vehicles and snapped electricity cables. (Photo: PTI)

Over 90 dead after high-intensity storm wreaks havoc in Rajasthan, UP

The storm swept across several parts of western and northern India on Wednesday, injuring hundreds and disrupting normal life.

03 May 2018 2:38 PM

Last week, the government had seized 20 tonnes of rotten meat, suspected of dead animals and sourced from dumping grounds, meant to be supplied to eateries and departmental stores in the state as well as neighbouring Jharkhand, Odisha and Bihar. (Photo: Representational)

Kolkata: Kingpin of rotten meat racket arrested

So far 11 have been arrested, including the prime accused, who owns a godown in Narkeldanga area where meat of dead animals is stored.

03 May 2018 1:41 PM

The accused had reportedly threatened her with dire consequences if she named them said the neighbours, who claim all of them are from "influential families" in the area. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Teen commits suicide after she was gang-raped by 8 men near Gurgaon

Cases have been lodged against the accused under the POCSO Act, however, no arrests have been made as yet.

03 May 2018 1:03 PM

The Supreme Court also warned Karnataka of consequences if it did not release Cauvery water to meet the needs of Tamil Nadu for April and May. (Photo: File)

Release 4 tmc Cauvery water to TN or face consequences: SC to K’taka

The apex court also rebuked Centre for not finalising Cauvery scheme until now.

03 May 2018 12:34 PM

According to reports, Agra registered 36 deaths, Bijnor three and Saharanpur two, while one death each was reported from Bareilly, Moradabad, Chitrakoot and Rampur. (Photo: Representational)

At least 45 dead after storm, rain hits Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Adityanath announced a compensation of up to Rs 4 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for each of the injured.

03 May 2018 12:16 PM

The statement from the retirement fund body comes amid reports of a letter purportedly written by EPFO Central Provident Fund Commissioner VP Joy to CSC's CEO, Dinesh Tyagi on March 23 flagging the data theft issue. (Photo: File)

EPFO suspends services with Aadhaar seeding platform, says no data leakage

EPFO said there is nothing to be concerned about and all necessary measures are being taken to ensure that no data leakage takes place.

03 May 2018 10:59 AM

Over 100 people have been injured due to the dust storm, which was followed by thunder showers. (Photo: PTI)

Rajasthan: Death toll climbs to 27, over 100 injured as dust storm wreaks havoc

The storm hit Alwar, Dholpur and Bharatpur districts, uprooting electricity poles and trees and collapsing houses.

03 May 2018 10:38 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind chaired the meeting of the National Implementation Committee for Commemoration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul, Sonia Gandhi, skip meet on Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary

PM Narendra Modi told gathering that nation should celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's anniversary next year 'in action' and not through tokenism.

03 May 2018 9:44 AM

In the video, which was circulated on social media, in the past few days, a vendor was seen coming out of a train toilet with tea and coffee cans, indicating that water was being mixed in the cans inside the toilet. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Watch: Video suggests water from train toilet being used in tea cans, vendor fined

A vendor has been slapped with fine of Rs 1 lakh after video suggested mixing of water from a train toilet in tea and coffee.

03 May 2018 9:34 AM

The top court imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 each on Andhra Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka and Odisha. It also slapped a fine of Rs 25,000 each on Maharashtra, West Bengal, Punjab and Uttarakhand. (Photo: File)

Top court slaps fine on 8 states for 'not bothering' about welfare of widows

The bench also suggested that the centre should consider framing 'one proper and first class' composite scheme by merging existing ones.

03 May 2018 9:12 AM

According to the couple's plea moved before the single judge, while the LoC was issued in July 2016, they were first detained on November 19, 2017 at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. (Representational Image)

NRI couple detained thrice at Indian airports due to LoC against namesakes

Delhi HC asks MHA to ensure NRI couple from Dubai, was not detained again unless specific directions are issued by competent authority.

03 May 2018 8:38 AM

Five people were injured when the security forces opened fire to chase away the stone throwers. (Photo: Representational)

J&K: One killed, 4 injured in clashes with security forces in Shopian

Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Turkwangam village of Shopian after information on presence of terrorists.

03 May 2018 8:16 AM

Centre okays ordinance to amend law on commercial disputes to boost FDI

Law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad refused to give details saying the ordinance is yet to get the President’s nod.

03 May 2018 6:30 AM

Sugarcane farmers who haven’t been paid the full sum will get Rs 5.50 per quintal (of cane crushed) directly in their bank accounts from the Centre, which wants to prevent a crisis developing in sugar-producing states. (Representational image)

Karnataka Assembly polls’ effect: Sugar farmers set to get arrears

he decision is likely to bring some relief to sugarcane farmers in poll-bound Karnataka, where Assembly polls are due on May 12.

03 May 2018 6:25 AM

A file photograph of the protests against the violence in the Bhima Koregaon area of Maharashtra recently. (Photo: PTI)

In search of an ideal Hindu?

Chandragupta Vikramaditya was one of most successful and enlightened Hindu rulers of India.

03 May 2018 4:58 AM

Pakistan Rangers and Indian Border Security Force personnel take part in the daily flag-lowering ceremony at the Wagah-Attari Border. (Photo: PTI)

Antagonism towards India is Pakistan’s policy pillar

The Narendra Modi government’s policy to isolate Pakistan from the UAE, Central Asian countries and other relevant nations has succeeded.

03 May 2018 4:50 AM

The footage showed young male applicants stripped to their undergarments, lined up to get their height and chest measured in the same room where woman candidates were also being checked. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

MP cop job recruitment: Male, female medical test in same room

Fitness and medical tests of 18 female and 21 male recruits were being done in district headquarters in Bhind.

03 May 2018 4:44 AM

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