India, All india, 8th May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Six maoists/naxalites killed in two separate incidents

The encounters took place in Koraput, Odisha and Dantewada, Chhattisgarh.

08 May 2019 9:49 PM

Odisha Government also informed that additional financial assistance of Rs 1,000 crores released by the Centre had been received by them. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Cyclone Fani: 'Death toll rises to 41 in Odisha,' says government official

The state government informed that situation in eight out of total nine affected districts has improved.

08 May 2019 8:58 PM

Extortion and ransom for kidnapping remain Paresh Baruah’s sources of income. (Photo: File)

ULFA-I chief Paresh Baruah faces his outfit crumbling: Intel

Five cadres, willing to return to mainstream, killed in past 2 months on Baruah's order.

08 May 2019 7:33 PM

Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik

J&K Governor reviews state's security situation

The governor would also be inviting leaders of different political parties in the state to discuss their security concerns.

08 May 2019 6:50 PM

Foreign cigarettes, which are prohibited for import and sale under the Customs act, were seized from Chennai port on May 2. The cigarettes, concealed in cartons, were declared as diapers. (Photo: File I Representational)

DRI sleuths seize foreign cigarettes, gold in separate cases; 9 held

Foreign origin cigarettes, gold, red sanders and endangered shells were seized over the last 6 days in different cases.

08 May 2019 6:30 PM

Muhammed Faizal, an NRI from Doha, is suspected to have ISIS links. (Photo: ANI)

NIA questions Muhammed Faizal over suspected ISIS links

Faizal reached Nedumbassery airport from where he was taken for questioning.

08 May 2019 5:33 PM

The Andhra Pradesh CM was in Delhi to attend the Supreme Court hearing on a petition filed by the Opposition parties to review its judgment rejecting 50 per cent random physical verification of EVMs using VVPATs. (Photo: PTI | File)

Chandrababu Naidu meets Rahul, Oppn to discuss post-poll ties on May 21

Naidu will be meeting WB CM and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee apart from attending her rallies on Wednesday and Thursday.

08 May 2019 4:00 PM

Father of modern legal education passes away

Madhava established the National Law Institute of India University in Bengaluru and was the VC of the university for 12 years.

08 May 2019 3:00 PM

Kashyap wrote that Prime Minister must be directed not to make such remarks against the late leader. (Photo: Twitter | Deepak Singh)

Amethi man writes letter in blood to EC on Modi's anti-Rajiv remarks

The man has been identified as Manoj Kashyap wrote that he was ‘traumatised’ by the statements made by PM Modi against Rajiv Gandhi.

08 May 2019 1:06 PM

During the Balakot strikes, the Air Force had dropped Spice-2000 bombs from Mirage-2000 fighter aircraft after a pack of 12 of these fighters crossed the Line of Control to strike the Jaish facility in the Khyber Pakhtunwa province. (Photo: ANI)

Air Force looks at buying advanced 'bunker buster' version of Spice-2000 bombs

IAF is now planning to buy an advanced version of the Spice-2000 bomb, which can completely destroy buildings and bunkers.

08 May 2019 1:04 PM

A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice R F Nariman also gave a 'free hand' to Prateek Hajela, Assam NRC coordinator dealing with claims and objections of persons against wrong exclusion or inclusion of citizens in the NRC. (Photo: File)

Assam’s NRC list must be finalised by July 31, deadline not to be extended: SC

The draft Assam NRC was published on July 30, 2018 in which the names of 2.89 crore of the 3.29 crore people were included.

08 May 2019 12:13 PM

The ceasefire between Mamata and Rahul might be due to the KCR-Vijayan meet on a federal front plan. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul, Mamata pair down tone after KCR meet with Vijayan on Third Front

Rahul, speaking in Purulia, attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi but mentioned Mamata maybe twice, versus 20 Modi mentions.

08 May 2019 11:40 AM

Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta had alleged in the complaint that one such meeting was held at a banquet hall in Lal Miyan on May 4 at 9 pm. (Photo: Representational)

Session organised by local leader: Banquet hall owner over EC's notice on AAP meeting

On Saturday, BJP accused AAP members and its MLA Amanatullah Khan of hosting meetings inside mosques to seek votes.

08 May 2019 9:33 AM

The exchange of fire between the Naxals and the security forces in the jungle in Aranpur police station area started at around 5 am today. (Photo: Representational)

2 Naxals killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada

One INSAS rifle and one 12 Bore weapon with ammunition and other incriminating materials have also been recovered.

08 May 2019 9:09 AM

The ECI directed the state's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) to ensure that wide publicity is given in the polling areas. (Photo: File)

Election Commission declares polls held in Tripura West as 'void'

It also announced that re-polling for this seat will be held on May 12.

08 May 2019 9:00 AM

Nirav Modi was arrested by Scotland Yard officers in central London on March 19. (Photo: ANI)

In a third attempt, Nirav Modi to file fresh bail plea in UK court today

It remains unconfirmed whether Nirav Modi will appear in person or via video link from Wandsworth prison.

08 May 2019 8:50 AM

While 21 people had perished in Puri district, Cuttack reported five deaths followed by four cases each from Jajpur and Mayurbhanj districts. (Photo: AP | File)

Odisha seeks Centre's help in restoration power, telecom services after cyclone Fani

According to official, toll in cyclone rose to 37 on Tuesday with two more death reported in Cuttack district.

08 May 2019 8:17 AM

On May 6, a delegation of senior Congress leaders including Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Rajiv Shukla and Salman Khurshid had met officials of the Election Commission and apprised the poll panel of their objection to the statement made by Prime Minister Modi against former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. (Photo: File)

Bhrashtachari No 1: EC gives clean chit to PM over his remark on Rajiv Gandhi

Modi had hit out at Rahul, saying: 'Your father was termed 'Mr Clean' by his courtiers, but his life ended as 'Bhrashtachari No 1.'

08 May 2019 8:07 AM

Without greater and consistent usage of bank accounts, the promises of financial inclusion — equitable economic growth growing and successful businesses, and improving financial security and prosperity — will remain elusive.

What is the right recipe for financial inclusion?

The field of financial inclusion is certainly at a crossroads on account of its myopic vision of restricting its role to mere access.

08 May 2019 7:39 AM

Debris litters the floor at a bus stand in Puri on Sunday after cyclone Fani swept through the area. (Photo: AFP)

Net services partially restored in Odisha

The chief minister’s office used the Internet services to gather cyclone-damage information from various affected pockets.

08 May 2019 7:07 AM

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