India, All india, 7th Dec 2018, News & Stories from India

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The former chief minister warned of an agitation if the state administration, headed by Malik, accords divisional status to Ladakh region, while ignoring Pir Panjal and Chenab valley. (Photo: ANI)

There shouldn't be any fiddling with J&K's constitutional status: Mehbooba Mufti

We respect governor, but why is he intruding on democratic space? Seems there is hidden agenda, which I hope he won't be part of, she said.

07 Dec 2018 7:21 PM

The Kerala High Court recently appointed a three-member panel to oversee security and other arrangements at the historic hill-top shrine in Kerala following recent incidents of violence there. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sabarimala Temple: SC refuses urgent hearing on Kerala government's plea

Bench headed by CJI Gogoi said state government's fresh plea against appointment of 3-member panel would be taken up in regular court.

07 Dec 2018 6:23 PM

Vadra's lawyer Suman Jyoti Khaitan claimed that the ED officials raided 'close associates' and business partners of Vadra in Delhi without even showing any search warrants. (Photo: File)

Premises of 3 people linked to Vadra's firms raided, Cong alleges 'vendetta'

Vadra, a businessman, is being investigated by the ED in connection with a land deal in Bikaner in Rajasthan.

07 Dec 2018 6:17 PM

Ace shuttler Jwala Gutta sought to know why her name was deleted as she has been residing at the same residence for the past 12 years. (Photo: ANI)

Disappointed as my name is missing from voters’ list: Jwala Gutta

If the names are deleted, the concerned persons should definitely be informed, Jwala Gutta said.

07 Dec 2018 3:30 PM

'The entire West Bengal administration is working for the ruling TMC,' BJP President Amit Shah said. (Photo: ANI)

Nobody can stop BJP from carrying out 'rath yatras' in Bengal: Amit Shah

'BJP committed to change in West Bengal. The 'yatras' have not been cancelled, just postponed,' Amit Shah said

07 Dec 2018 3:19 PM

The police firing had taken place in Tuticorin district during the anti-Sterlite protests that claimed 13 lives on May 22, 2018. (Photo: File | PTI)

SC refuses to stay CBI probe against cops for firing during anti-Sterlite protests

A bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi issued notice to CBI on petition filed by Tamil Nadu government challenging High Court order.

07 Dec 2018 3:01 PM

The ED moved the special court seeking to declare the London based industrialist a fugitive economic offender under the Fugitive Economic Offender Act 2018. (Photo: File)

SC notice to ED on Mallya's plea against proceedings to declare him fugitive

A bench comprising CJI Ranjan Gogoi and Justice S K Kaul sought ED's response on the plea against the ongoing trial before a special court.

07 Dec 2018 2:59 PM

Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) is going alone in the ongoing Assembly polls in Telangana. (Photo: ANI)

Will come back to power in Telangana with huge majority, says KCR

There is a 'very, very positive' mood among voters towards the party, KCR said.

07 Dec 2018 2:55 PM

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari fainted at the convocation of an agriculture university in Rahuri while the national anthem was being sung, official said. (Photo: Screengrab | YouTube)

Nitin Gadkari faints on stage at university convocation in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao, who was present there, supported Nitin Gadkari and helped him get up.

07 Dec 2018 2:41 PM

The Election Commission has banned use of mobile phones inside polling stations. (Photo: AP)

Telangana polls: Man held for taking selfie while casting vote

Voter identified as Shiv Shankar, clicked selfie inside polling booth, following which complaint was lodged by an election official.

07 Dec 2018 2:17 PM

Police said the preliminary investigations have suggested the girl was depressed. (Representational Image)

'Cut here to exit' written on 17-yr-old Nagpur girl's wrist who hanged self

The girl's parents told police that she had a separate room to study and also spent a lot of time playing online games.

07 Dec 2018 2:04 PM

According to Facebook, now anyone who wants to run an advertisement in India related to politics will need to first confirm their identity and location, and give more details about who placed the advertisement. (Photo: File/AP)

Here's Facebook, Instagram's plan of action for 2019 Lok Sabha elections

Beginning early next year, Facebook will show a disclaimer on all political ads by providing details of the advertisers.

07 Dec 2018 1:52 PM

There will be no screening of the film in seven districts of the state where Hindu outfits have protested against the film burning effigies of film-makers, ADG (law and order) Ashok Kumar told PTI on Friday. (Photo: YouTube/ RSVP movies)

Screening of ‘Kedarnath’ banned in 7 districts of Uttarakhand

The districts where the film has been banned include Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Pauri, Tehri and Almora.

07 Dec 2018 1:11 PM

Advocate M L Sharma had accused Finance Minister Arun Jaitley of 'plundering' the capital reserve of the RBI. (Photo: File | PTI)

SC rejects PIL against Arun Jaitley, fines lawyer Rs 50,000

'We find no reason whatsoever to entertain this PIL,' bench comprising CJI Ranjan Gogoi and Justcie S K Kaul said.

07 Dec 2018 12:44 PM

Mika Singh has sought consular access and the embassy staff is working on his case, Indian Ambassador to the UAE Navdeep Singh Suri was quoted as saying in the report. (Photo: Facebook Screengrab/ @MikaSinghOfficial)

Mika Singh arrested for sending 'indecent photos' to teenaged Brazilian model

Mika Singh has also promised the teenaged Brazilian model a job in a Bollywood movie.

07 Dec 2018 12:30 PM

'It was a joke. I have known her for a long time. It was in no manner a derogatory remark. I didn't say it to hurt her. When I met her then also I told her that she is gaining weight,' Sharad Yadav later clarified. (Photo: File | PTI)

Video: Sharad Yadav says Vasundhara Raje 'becoming fat', later calls it 'joke'

'Give rest to Vasundhara. She looks too tired and has gained too much weight. Earlier she was slim,' Sharad Yadav said.

07 Dec 2018 12:28 PM

The outcome of the elections in Rajasthan, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram is expected to set the tone for the Lok Sabha contest next year. (Photo: ANI)

Voting for 199 Rajasthan Assembly seats underway

According to an official spokesperson, polling began at 8 am in all the 51,687 booths set up across the state.

07 Dec 2018 12:23 PM

'We take the views of Prime Minister Narendra Modi seriously who (like US President Donald Trump) is equally vocal about the issue,' said Saudi oil minister Khalid Al Falih. (Photo: AP)

We take PM Modi's views seriously while deciding oil prices: Saudi minister

India is world's third largest oil consuming nation, which is more than 80 per cent dependent on imports to meet its energy needs.

07 Dec 2018 12:18 PM

According to the CBI, the accused police officers had abducted Sohrabuddin and Kausar Bi on November 26, 2005 when they were travelling to Sangli in Maharashtra from Hyderabad in a private bus along with Prajapati. (Photo: File)

Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case: Special CBI court's verdict on Dec 21

The court wrapped up trial in 2005 Sohrabuddin Sheikh on Wednesday.

07 Dec 2018 12:15 PM

'To set an example for future it's important that EC takes cognisance of this kind of language,' Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said. (Photo: ANI)

Feel insulted, EC should act: Raje on Sharad Yadav's body-shaming

'I actually feel insulted and I think even women are insulted,' Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje said.

07 Dec 2018 11:52 AM

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