India, All india, 5th Dec 2018, News & Stories from India

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Yogesh says in the video that in the alleged cow slaughter in Bulandshahr, which led to the violence, the police are "portraying me as if I am a history-sheeter." (Photo: Youtube screengrab)

Bulandshahr main accused Yogesh Raj releases video, claims innocence

Police are investigating the violence that led to the death of Inspector Subodh Kumar Singh and Sumit Kumar.

05 Dec 2018 8:08 PM

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. (File photo)

One killed, 3 injured in cylinder blast at IISc lab in Bengaluru

A suspected hydrogen cylinder explosion took place at the aerospace lab at Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru on Wednesday.

05 Dec 2018 7:54 PM

Surjewala accused the Modi government of indulging in a "cover-up conspiracy" to hide its role in helping and promoting the "banned company" AgustaWestland and its parent company, Finmeccanica. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

PM latching on to Michel for smear campaign against Oppn: Congress

Prime Minister Modi and the BJP government were seeking to 'weave a web of lies', said Congress' Randeep Surjewala.

05 Dec 2018 7:49 PM

Christian Michel James was questioned by the CBI through the night. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Delhi court sends Agusta ‘middleman’ Christian Michel to 5-day CBI custody

Michel, who was brought to India late on Tuesday night following his extradition by the UAE, was brought to court amidst heavy security.

05 Dec 2018 4:58 PM

'They should first think how they will mobilise the required resources to fulfill the promises. This applies to the national parties as well as the regional parties,' he added. (Photo: File)

'Free' promises made by parties not good for democracy: M Venkaiah Naidu

'Parties are making strange promises ahead of the elections without realising whether they can be implemented or not,' Naidu said.

05 Dec 2018 4:55 PM

Verma had been divested of all administrative powers and sent on leave in a midnight order on October 23. (Photo: File)

Essential for Centre to step in and act: Govt to SC on CBI infighting

Attorney General KK Venugopal told SC that arguments between CBI's top officers exposed the agency to ridicule.

05 Dec 2018 3:51 PM

Alleging that the Gandhi family had been enjoying privileges for four generations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at an election rally in Sumerpur in Pali district that it was the 'victory of the honest'. (Photo: ANI)

‘Now will see how you escape’: PM to Rahul, Sonia on tax case reopening

On extradition of AgustaWestland 'middleman', PM Modi said he will now disclose secrets of politicains he had served.

05 Dec 2018 2:55 PM

'What is in Prime Minister Modi's mind has finally been articulated... to prove himself superior to others, he can demean Gandhi, Patel and other leaders,' Gandhi said. (Photo: File)

To prove himself superior, Modi can demean Gandhi, Patel, others: Rahul

Gandhi said Modi was now questioning Patel and implying Kartarpur went to Pak due to lack of wisdom of leaders of that time.

05 Dec 2018 1:54 PM

A case was filed over cow slaughter allegations which sparked the violence that led to the murder of a police officer and a local youth in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandhshar. (Photo: PTI)

Boys aged 11 and 12 among seven named in FIR for UP cow slaughter

The police kept the minors, named in the FIR, in the police station for almost 4 hours.

05 Dec 2018 1:28 PM

The hill shrine had been witnessing protests by devotees and right wing groups against the government's decision to implement the September 28 Apex Court verdict, permitting women of all age groups to pray at the temple. (Photo: File)

Kerala minister against using children as 'shield' in Sabarimala stir

The minister noted that large number of children were coming to Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple with their parents as part of pilgrimage.

05 Dec 2018 12:53 PM

Top AIADMK leaders K Palaniswami and O Pannnerselvam leading the party men in paying tributes to late chief minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa. (Photo: ANI)

‘Amma’ remembered on second death anniversary

Clad in black shirts, Palaniswami and Panneerselvam led a silent march from Anna Salai to Marina beach.

05 Dec 2018 11:51 AM

Gandhi questioned the rule of PM Modi and chief minister Yogi Adityanath, saying that if the police was in such a state, then how much terror would a common man feel. (Photo: File)

Bulandshahr violence: UP cop's killing by frenzied mob shameful, says Rahul

'If in Modi-Yogi rule, police is in such a state then how much terror the common man would be feeling (sic),' Gandhi said on Twitter.

05 Dec 2018 11:46 AM

Irani alleged that the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi had 'failed' to take the central schemes to people at the grassroot level. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi becomes 'shiv bhakt' when elections approach: Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani said the Modi government at the centre was committed to the development of Telangana.

05 Dec 2018 11:36 AM

John Allen Chau, 27, was killed by the protected and reclusive tribe off North Sentinel Island after he reached there with the help of some fishermen. (Photo: Instagram Screengrab | @johnachau)

US man killed in Andaman was on ‘planned adventure’: Tribes body chief

Efforts are on to identify other people who assisted John Allen Chau in his journey, NCST chairperson said.

05 Dec 2018 11:30 AM

Shah accused the Congress of 'minority appeasement', claiming that the Congress in its manifesto promised free electricity only to mosques and churches in the state while leaving out the temples. (Photo: File)

'Amit Shah lied about manifesto': Congress approaches Election Commission

Congress manifesto has promised free electricity supply not only to mosques and churches but also to temples and other places of worship.

05 Dec 2018 11:29 AM

Jet Airways, which is the country's biggest full service carrier by market share, is in desperate need of cash. (Photo: File)

Etihad, Jet Airways in talks on rescue plan: report

Etihad Airways is also considering investing fresh funds in Jet Airways if it can agree on the structure.

05 Dec 2018 10:54 AM

'We continue to see the Taliban being utilised as a hedge against India rather than as part of a stable, reconciled Afghanistan,' McKenzie told the lawmakers during his confirmation hearing. (Representational Image | AP)

Taliban being used as ‘hedge’ against India: US Army officer

McKenzie told lawmakers that he did not see much of change in Pak’s behaviour towards Afghanistan or its stand against terrorist groups.

05 Dec 2018 10:38 AM

In his tweet, Vijay Mallya also claimed that his vast liquor empire, the United Breweries, contributed 'handsomely' to state exchequers. (Photo: File | AP)

'Please take it': Vijay Mallya offers to 'repay 100 pc' to banks

Vijay Mallya’s tweets came hours after alleged AgustaWestland deal middleman Christian Michel James was brought to India.

05 Dec 2018 10:10 AM

India's heaviest satellite GSAT-11 was successfully launched by an Arianespace rocket from the French Guiana in the early hours of Wednesday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said. (Photo: Twitter | @isro)

Watch: India's heaviest satellite GSAT-11 launched successfully

GSAT-11 will provide high data rate connectivity to users of Indian mainland and islands.

05 Dec 2018 9:16 AM

Christian Michel James was questioned by the CBI through the night. (Photo: ANI)

AgustaWestland chopper deal ‘middleman’ Christian Michel brought to India

The operation code-named 'Unicorn' was carried out under the guidance of NSA Ajit Doval.

05 Dec 2018 8:57 AM

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