India, All india, 7th Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 07 Feb 2019

While addressing the Lok Sabha, Modi said that his govt is known for honesty and it is a government for the poor. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Ready for healthy competition in 2019 polls, says PM Modi in Lok Sabha

PM Modi said, 'I would also like to encourage all those youth who will be voting for the first time.'

07 Feb 2019 6:17 PM

Singh was wanted in two cases of murder and destruction of evidence by the Punjab Police, they said. (Representional Image)

Murder accused Prabhjot Singh deported from the UAE

Prabhjot Singh was spotted by the UAE authorities and arrested there.

07 Feb 2019 5:46 PM

Tharoor said, 'BJP wants to build a caste and religion based country. Unlike the Congress, the BJP mindset is that the country is a Hindu-owned place and everyone else is a guest.' (Photo: File)

Country will not succeed till minorities will suffer :Tharoor

Tharoor heaped praise on party president Rahul Gandhi for his inclusive brand of politics.

07 Feb 2019 5:36 PM

Banerjee called it off on Tuesday evening, after the Supreme Court forbade the CBI from taking action against Kumar. (Photo: PTI | File)

Initiate disciplinary action against cops at Mamata Banerjee's protest: MHA

The Ministry also plans to strip them of their medals in keeping with the All India Service Rules.

07 Feb 2019 4:57 PM

“Lately a triple talaq law was brought in and through this Prime Minister Narendra Modi has created an atmosphere of confrontation between Muslim men and women,” said Sushmita Dev. (Photo: ANI)

Congress party will withdraw Triple Talaq bill if voted to power: Sushmita Dev

Mahila Congress chief Sushmita Dev alleged the Triple Talaq Bill is yet another tool of PM Narendra Modi to put Muslim men behind the bars.

07 Feb 2019 4:43 PM

The exchange of fire took place around 11 am. (Representative Image)

10 Naxals killed in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur encounter

Acting on intelligence inputs a joint operation was conducted by officials of the Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Guard (DRG).

07 Feb 2019 4:42 PM

The top court said the transfer has taken place despite its 'embargo’ and asked Rao, other officers to be present on February 12 and directed the agency to identify officers who were involved in the transfer of Sharma. (Photo: File)

'You violated order’: SC summons CBI’s Nageswara Rao for shifting officer

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi said, 'You have played with our orders. God help you'.

07 Feb 2019 4:05 PM

Siddaramaiah, had earlier issued a whip to party legislators to be present in the Assembly during the budget session.(Photo: File)

What prevents BJP from moving no-confidence motion? asks Cong leader Siddaramaiah

During the uproar, the BJP MLAs claimed that the state government is a minority government and it does not have the required numbers.

07 Feb 2019 3:50 PM

The Congress president also accused the government of eroding the authority of key institutions. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'I challenge PM for Rafale debate, but he will run like a coward': Rahul

'Modi ji, you said you have a 56-inch chest. I challenge you to come a have a face to face debate with me. I challenge you,' Gandhi said.

07 Feb 2019 3:44 PM

ED had told the court that by interrogating Talwar it has to find out the names of officials of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, National Aviation Company of India Ltd and Air India, who favoured foreign airlines, including Qatar Airways, Emirates and Air Arabia. (Photo: ANI)

ED seeks extension of custody of corporate lobbyist Deepak Talwar by 7 days

The probe agency alleged that Talwar acted as middleman in negotiations to favour foreign private airlines causing the loss to Air India.

07 Feb 2019 3:10 PM

Her parents had earlier appealed to Kejriwal to appoint a special prosecutor in the case as no public prosecutor has reportedly appeared in court during the past few hearings. (Photo: File)

Kejriwal orders special prosecutor in journalist Soumya Vishwanathan's murder case

Kejriwal's order comes after the parents of Vishwanathan's, requested the chief minister for a speedy trial.

07 Feb 2019 2:44 PM

In order to develop the Metro lines and airports of the state, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has allocated Rs 175 crore for Metro rail projects in Kanpur and Agra, Rs 150 crore for the initial work of Metro rail projects in Varanasi, Meerut, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj and Jhansi besides Rs 400 crore for Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut regional rapid transit system. (Photo: ANI)

Uttar Pradesh Budget with outlay of Rs 4.79 lakh crore presented in state assembly

The budget outlay for coming fiscal year is 12 per cent higher than the current year's budget Rs 4.28 lakh crore.

07 Feb 2019 2:38 PM

Thick smoke could be seen billowing out of the building in Sector 12. (Photo: ANI)

Fire at Noida’s Metro Hospital, 30-35 patients rescued

There were no immediate reports of any casualties, officials said.

07 Feb 2019 2:14 PM

Modi congratulated Momen on his appointment as the Foreign Minister and appreciated his gesture of selecting India as the destination for his first foreign visit. (Photo: PMO Twitter)

PM Modi assures Bangladesh of building on upward trajectory in bilateral ties

This assurance was given by the PM Modi when Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Minister AK Abdul Momen, who is on a three-day visit to India.

07 Feb 2019 2:08 PM

A bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, said the cases should be transferred from the Bihar CBI court to a POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Saket trial court within two weeks. (Representational Image)

‘Enough is enough’: SC rebukes Bihar govt in shelter home abuse case

It ordered the Saket trial court to conclude the trial within six months.

07 Feb 2019 12:07 PM

The Bharatiya Janata Party leader made these comments at a book launch event. (Photo: File)

'Fortunate my name didn't come out in the #MeToo movement': Shatrughan Sinha

However, he clarified that he is not making fun of the #MeToo movement and his comments should be taken in the 'right humour'.

07 Feb 2019 11:28 AM

Abrol and Squadron Leader Siddhartha Negi, both from Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment, died after their fighter jet crashed. (Photo: Facebook)

Outdated jet for warriors, wine for babus: Brother of killed IAF pilot pens poem

Emotional poem penned by Abrol’s brother Sushant, posted on FB, states it is 'unforgiving' job to be test pilot given the risks it posses.

07 Feb 2019 11:22 AM

Ankit Goswami, resident of Haryana, wanted to meet Akshay Kumar, his favourite Bollywood star, and had travelled to Mumbai only for this purpose , a senior police official said. (Photo: File)

Haryana man Googles Akshay Kumar’s address, tries to break in

He found the actor's address through Google search and tried to enter his house late Monday night but a security guard caught him.

07 Feb 2019 11:21 AM

The clash took place near Pettah around 1 am and the four injured, two each from both sides, have been admitted to the Trivandrum Medical College, police said. (Photo: ANI)

4 injured in clash between workers of RSS, DYFI in Kerala

A case has been registered in Vanchiyoor police station and a probe is underway.

07 Feb 2019 10:48 AM

Around 2,000 protestors submitted the memorandum to an official in this regard. In the memorandum, 14 concerns have been raised against the bullet train project. (Photo: ANI)

Gujarat: Farmers hold protest against bullet train project

Farmer leader Jayesh Patel said that the land which the government plans to acquire is a green belt.

07 Feb 2019 10:35 AM

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