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

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‘It has not yet been proved that he died of starvation. He was provided all benefits like Ayushman Bharat Yojana, ration card, pension,’ local administration claim. (Photo: ANI)

65-year man dies of starvation in Jharkhand

‘We do not even have enough resources to complete his last rites,’ the man’s daughter said.

07 Jun 2019 7:26 PM

Retired Indian Army soldier Mohammad Sanaulla (Photo: File)

30-year army veteran detained on charges of being 'foreigner', gets bail

On behalf of retired Indian Army soldier noted lawyer Indira Jaising of Supreme Court was present in Court room.

07 Jun 2019 7:25 PM

Harpreetinder Singh Bajwa, a crew chief at McChord Air Force Base, Washington, is now the first active airman who has been authorised to adhere to Sikh religious grooming and dress principles while serving in the Air Force. (Photo: Representational I File)

In a first, US Air Force allows Sikh airman to keep turban, beard on duty

A first-generation American, Harpreetinder Singh Bajwa was born to an immigrant family.

07 Jun 2019 7:04 PM

'IMD officials were present at the meeting. They have said that there will be normal rainfall this year and several districts in Maharashtra will receive rainfall. This is good news,' Fadnavis said. (Photo: File)

Monsoon in Maharashtra may be delayed but will be normal: CM Fadnavis

Fadnavis along with his cabinet minister Chandrakant Patil held a state-level meeting on Kharif season preparations.

07 Jun 2019 6:08 PM

‘I dedicate this victory to my sponsors. The only message I want to give to youngsters is that there is nothing which we cannot do,’ Thirupati Reddy said. (Photo: ANI)

23-year-old Boy from Hyderabad scales Mount Everest

Total cost of expedition was around Rs 25 lakhs. With support of his relatives, he managed to raise enough money through crowdfunding.

07 Jun 2019 5:53 PM

‘I am here to meet Dr Vardhan who has taken charge of the Health ministry and also update him about the status and the state's preparedness to prevent the spread of the virus,’ Kerala health minister K K Shailaja said. (Photo: ANI)

Nipah scare: Kerala health minister Shailaja meets Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan

The Nipah virus had claimed 17 lives in the state in May last year.

07 Jun 2019 5:44 PM

The first batch of 200 soldiers will be trained from September 16 for a period of five months. There are plans for catering to two such courses in a single year. (Photo: ANI)

Army Chief approves plan for increased intake of jawans as officers

An internal study of the Army had found that there is an overall shortage of 41.4 per cent in the intake of soldiers as officers.

07 Jun 2019 4:21 PM

Rajiv Kochhar, brother of Chanda Kochhar's husband Deepak Kochhar, had moved the court on May 15 seeking cancellation of the LOC issued against him. All three have already been questioned by ED as well as CBI in the case. (Photo: ANI)

Court allows Rajiv Kochhar to travel abroad

Special CBI Judge Anju Bajaj Chanana, ordered lifting of LOC and directed him to submit Rs 25 lakh as security bond.

07 Jun 2019 4:16 PM

President Ram Nath Kovind will address a joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on June 20. (Photo: ANI)

Ahead of parliament session, government reaches out to Opposition

Ahead of the Parliament session, the Cabinet committee on parliamentary affairs is likely to meet at Rajnath Singh's residence.

07 Jun 2019 3:47 PM

A postmortem was conducted under the supervision of a three-doctor team which confirmed that she was strangulated but ruled out the possibility of rape, the police said. (Photo: ANI)

#JusticeforTwinkle: Victim's mother urges PM Modi, Yogi to hang accused

The body of the girl was found in a garbage dump on Sunday.

07 Jun 2019 3:09 PM

During interrogation, Mushtaq Ahmed Malik (38), from Doda district, and Nadeem Akhter (24), from Kathua district, revealed to security officials that they were also being guided by their handlers in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. (Photo: Representational)

Major ISI plot to revive militancy in Jammu foiled, 6 arrested

Six spies were in direct contact with their handler, a colonel-level officer at ISI Kashmir cell, identified only by first name Iftikhar.

07 Jun 2019 3:08 PM

Dissipating the blazing heat, the air conditioners provided instant respite to the children and their parents. (Photo: ANI)

Collector gives up air conditioners for malnourished children

The government-run centres are for children suffering from malnutrition and related problems.

07 Jun 2019 3:04 PM

'BrahMos started with Rs 1300 crore, now worth Rs 40,000 crore', says CEO

CEO said JV was formed at a time when Russia was undergoing financial turmoil and India should have 'encashed'.

07 Jun 2019 3:03 PM

The senior police officer was heading the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of West Bengal Police before the Central Bureau of Investigation took over the case. (Photo: File)

Former Kolkata Police commissioner Rajeev Kumar deposes before CBI

In April, the CBI had told the Supreme Court that Kumar's custodial interrogation was necessary.

07 Jun 2019 2:38 PM

Stray dogs were spotted eating an infant's body in Odisha's Balasore. (Photo: ANI)

Stray dogs feed on infant's corpse in Odisha's Balasore

The incident came to light after locals saw that the dogs have eaten one of the legs of the baby in front of Soro Community Health Centre.

07 Jun 2019 1:41 PM

The price of a single ticket is Rs 40, while the complete book costs Rs 750. (Photo: For represntational purpose)

Kerala lottery results to be declared today; first prize worth Rs 80 lakh

The live results will be declared at 3 pm and official results would be available at 4 pm onwards on www.keralalotteries.com.

07 Jun 2019 1:37 PM

India is pursuing what it calls a 'neighbourhood first' foreign policy centred on its allies in South Asia, although there is little sign of a warming in relations with Pakistan. (Photo: File)

From ferry to stadium: Modi comes bearing gifts on first post-poll foreign trip

On Thursday, Dr S Jaishankar, new Foreign Minister, used his maiden speech to criticize poor connectivity in South Asia.

07 Jun 2019 1:07 PM

The Union Health Ministry has deployed a six-member team comprising an epidemiologist to conduct contact tracing for early detection of suspects and review of isolation facilities. (Photo: PTI)

Sample of 7th person suspected to be infected with Nipah tests negative

Kerala government announced on Thursday that samples of 6 people, including three nursing staff, had tested negative.

07 Jun 2019 12:52 PM

'Given that the NITI Aaayog has no financial powers and the power to support state plans it is fruitless for me to attend the meeting,' Mamata said. (Photo: File)

'Fruitless for me to attend NITI Aayog meeting': Mamata to PM Modi

Banerjee described it as an unproductive exercise for her since the government’s think-tank does not really have any financial powers.

07 Jun 2019 12:35 PM

Policemen who were killed a day after they deserted their unit to join militants' ranks in J&K' s Pulwama. (Photo: File)

Four militants shot dead in J&K; two among them fled from police service

The area is witnessing clashes between irate mobs and security forces amid fresh tensions set off by the killing of militants.

07 Jun 2019 12:27 PM

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