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

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India All India 07 Mar 2019

India, All india, 07 Mar 2019

The first Russian nuclear-powered submarine -- christened INS Chakra -- was taken in 1988 under a three year lease. (Representational Images)

India, Russia sign deal for nuclear-powered attack submarine for Indian Navy

The two countries signed an inter-governmental agreement capping months of negotiations on price and various other aspects of the deal.

07 Mar 2019 9:50 PM

Gorakhpur MP Praveen Nishad (photo: ANI)

Gorakhpur MP detained during protest for SC status for Nishads community

Gorakhpur MP Praveen Nishad and people from the community were staging a demonstration in Bhagwanpur area.

07 Mar 2019 9:23 PM

Over the past few months, social media players like Facebook, Twitter, and Google have promised to infuse more transparency into political advertisements on their platform. (Photo: Pixabay)

Political ad spend on Facebook at over Rs 4 cr; BJP, supporters way ahead of others

The specific date on which Facebook started collecting data was not disclosed.

07 Mar 2019 9:09 PM

The temperature of the transformer was found to be 45 degrees centigrade. The train left the station at 7.45 pm. (Image: ANI)

Minor fire in Vande Bharat Express, none hurt

"A minor incident had occurred on board Vande Bharat Express yesterday. Smoke was reported," a railway spokesperson said.

07 Mar 2019 8:48 PM

Governor Satya Pal Malik (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

J&K Governor, political parties condemn grenade attack at Jammu bus stand

Condemning the attack, Governor Satya Pal Malik directed the administration to provide best medical assistance to the injured.

07 Mar 2019 8:31 PM

1984 riots: Sajjan Kumar instigated mob to kill Sikhs, victim reiterates before court

Kaur further said that the next morning, they were attacked in which here son and her father were killed.

07 Mar 2019 8:16 PM

Why no order yet to prohibit political ads on social media: Bombay HC

Twitter and YouTube told the bench Thursday that they only permitted such political ads that had been verified by the ECI.

07 Mar 2019 8:09 PM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath

Make details of Balakot air strike public: Kamal Nath

Nath said the Congress has contributed in building defence institutions. "I think misleading the nation was not right.

07 Mar 2019 7:49 PM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat (Photo: Facebook)

Uttarakhand CM launches free milk scheme for anganwadi children

Healthy children alone can make the country's future healthy and secure,

07 Mar 2019 6:16 PM

Supreme Court to announce its order on meditation on Friday. (Photo: File)

Ayodhya land dispute case: Supreme Court order on mediation tomorrow

The SC will decide whether to send Ayodhya land case for the court appointed and monitored mediation for a 'permanent solution'.

07 Mar 2019 5:54 PM

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kralgund area of Handwara in the north Kashmir district late on Wednesday night following information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said. (Representational Image)

JeM terrorist killed in J&K's Kupwara encounter

There was an exchange of fire between the two sides in which one militant was killed, the official said.

07 Mar 2019 4:30 PM

However, Bhushan filed an application in the court seeking recusal of Justice Arun Mishra from hearing the contempt petition filed by Venugopal. (Photo: File)

'Genuine mistake': Prashant Bhushan admits in SC for tweets on fabricated paper

Attorney General K K Venugopal told the bench that he would like to withdraw his contempt plea filed against Bhushan.

07 Mar 2019 1:53 PM

'I totally condemn blatant lies of Rahul Gandhi. He does not believe the Indian Air Force, does not trust the Supreme Court verdict that clearly said there is no commercial impropriety in the (Rafale) procurement process. He does not believe the CAG,' Prasad said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Does Rahul Gandhi need certificate from Pakistan on Rafale: BJP

BJP hit back with Ravi Shankar Prasad alleging that Congress president believes Pakistan more than Indian forces and its leaders.

07 Mar 2019 1:16 PM

The area was immediately cordoned off by the security personnel. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

1 arrested in grenade explosion; claims Hizbul Mujahideen behind attack

As per reports, all injured in the grenade explosion at the Jammu bus station at 12 pm, were rushed to the hospital by locals.

07 Mar 2019 12:40 PM

The Supreme Court on Thursday asks Attorney General to inform within 10 days, the meeting dates for the selection committee which will appointment Lokpal members and the Chairperson. (Photo: File)

Inform about Lokpal’s selection committee next meet within 10 days: SC to Centre

The bench of the Supreme Court, rejected Prashant Bhuhan's plea seeking direction to disclose the names of Lokpal selection committee.

07 Mar 2019 12:06 PM

The incident took place at around 5 pm on Wednesday in Daliganj in central Lucknow. (Photo: Screengrab)

'Called us terrorists,' says 2 Kashmiri vendors thrashed in UP; 4 held

The victims were identified as Abdul and Afzal of Kulgam, J&K, who came to the city during winters to sell dry fruits.

07 Mar 2019 11:02 AM

The aircraft was grounded and another plane is being scheduled tomorrow to fly the passengers to Frankfurt, the officials said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

At 20,000 ft, Air India flight to Frankfurt suffers cabin decompression

The pilot of the AI-121 turned back from Rajasthan air space and landed safely at Delhi airport at around 4 pm, officials said.

07 Mar 2019 9:39 AM

The Indian government has not produced evidence that a camp was destroyed or that any militants were killed in the raid. (Photo: PTI)

Satellite images show JeM's madrasa still standing where IAF dropped bomb

Images produced by Planet Labs Inc, US private satellite operator, show at least 6 buildings on the madrasa site on March 4.

07 Mar 2019 9:10 AM

The Congress has claimed that the cost of 36 Rafale aircraft finalised by the Modi dispensation was higher than that negotiated by the previous UPA government. (Photo: File)

‘Enough proof to prosecute PM’: Rahul Gandhi renews attack over Rafale row

Leading the party’s charge, Rahul Gandhi alleged 'the trail of corruption' in the Rafale fighter jet deal 'begins and ends with' Modi.

07 Mar 2019 8:30 AM

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala (Photo: ANI)

Congress: Time to file FIR against PM Modi

The corruption and malfeasance in the Rafale deal is out in the open, says Randeep Surjewala.

07 Mar 2019 6:55 AM

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