India, All india, 9th Mar 2019, News & Stories from India

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RSS meet resolves to rebuild "crumbling" Indian family system

The Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha is the organisation's highest decision-making body and its three-day meet started on Friday.

09 Mar 2019 8:20 PM

party's Kisan Morcha national president said, BJP is trying to establish a direct contact with them to understand the issues faced by them. (Photo: Representative | File)

BJP reaches to farmers to hear issues faced by them

The feedback collected from the farmers will be incorporated in the 'Sankalp Patra' of the party ahead of the LS Polls.

09 Mar 2019 8:07 PM

Crop pattern change needed to make villages ideal: Nitin Gadkari

He said water management in villages was also important, citing an example of drought-prone Latur area.

09 Mar 2019 5:53 PM

Indian diamond billionaire Nirav Modi tracked down to swanky London apartment

Modi and his uncle, Mehul Choksi, are the main accused in Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam.

09 Mar 2019 4:58 PM

The Prime Minister mentioned the initiatives taken by the Union Government to clean the River Ganga. (Photo: ANI)

Modi lays foundation stone for various Namami Gange projects in Kanpur

The ceremony was attended by Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and various other dignitaries.

09 Mar 2019 4:41 PM

Kumaraswamy urged the Prime Minister to expedite the process to release Rs.2064.30 crore as per SDRF/ NDRF norms for drought relief and mitigation. (ANI)

K'taka CM meets PM Modi, seeks release of funds

Kumaraswamy seeked for release of pending funds under NDRF and MGNREGA for drought relief.

09 Mar 2019 4:08 PM

An interview and a video with the wanted diamantaire published early Saturday in the British newspaper, revealed that Modi has also started a new diamond business in Soho. (Photo: File)

Nirav Modi spotted in UK, living freely, started new diamond business: report

Nnewspaper headlined its piece 'Exclusive: India's most wanted man Nirav Modi - accused of Euro 1.5 bn fraud -living openly in London’ .

09 Mar 2019 9:30 AM

Family members of Indian soldiers killed in Pulwama and the opposition have asked PM Narendra Modi to counter Pakistan's claims on IAF strikes. (File Photo)

PM Modi rubbishes critics of air strike, says 130 crore Indians are proof

PM Narendra Modi lashed out at those seeking clarity on the damage and casualties inflicted by Indian air strikes.

09 Mar 2019 9:02 AM

On Friday, several reports emerged saying that unknown gunmen kidnapped Yaseen from his home in Qazipora Chadoora. (Representational Image)

Reports of soldier’s abduction in Kashmir’s Budgam incorrect: MoD

MoD said reports of soldier Mohammad Yaseen’s abduction from Kashmir’s Budgam are incorrect and that he was safe.

09 Mar 2019 9:02 AM

Muslims feel threatened, minorities feel threatened...that is unfortunate," Omar Abdullah said. (File Photo)

Minorities feeling threatened under current leadership: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah on Friday said the ruling dispensation in the country was creating rifts between various religions.

09 Mar 2019 8:55 AM

An inquiry commission probing late Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa's death on Friday submitted in the Madras High Court. (File Photo)

Apollo hospital's plea opposed by Jayalalitha's death probe panel

The counsel said the commission was yet to prepare its final report as it had to question the politicians concerned.

09 Mar 2019 8:48 AM

KK Venugopal said the application filed by Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie and Prashant Bhushant had annexed three documents which were photocopies of the original. (Representational Image)

Rafale documents not stolen, petitioners used photocopies: AG

Official sources said the AG’s use of word stolen was probably 'stronger' and could have been avoided.

09 Mar 2019 8:42 AM

the former Navy chief said the armed forces have always prided themselves on belonging to a structure. (File Photo)

Ex-Navy chief says 'not to misuse the armed forces' for political gains

In a letter to Sunil Arora, Admiral Ramdas expressed concerns on 'recent instances' of parties using armed forces' for political gains.

09 Mar 2019 8:41 AM

Kashmir Valley observed a shutdown on March 5 against the Centre's decision to ban Jamaat-e-Islami. (Photo: H.U. Naqash)

Will proscribing Jamaat help contain militancy?

MHA sources say that a sizeable section of the Jamaat cadres has overtly or covertly worked for militant organisations, especially the Hizb.

09 Mar 2019 6:28 AM

The police said that Muhammad Yaseen Bhat, a soldier of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry unit was on leave at home in Qazipora village of Budgam’s Chadoora area when kidnapped by masked gunmen.

Militants abduct Kashmiri Armyman

The police with other security forces has launched a massive operation to secure his release.

09 Mar 2019 6:23 AM

Police teams rushed to the spot to cordon off the area. No loss of life has been reported. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

MiG-21 fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan, pilot ejects safely

The crash involving MiGs are not uncommon, earning it the unflattering “flying coffin” tag.

09 Mar 2019 6:19 AM

The Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas, VHP and the Hindu Mahasabha said the process would only delay the process. (Photo: File)

VHP wary of delay, Cong wants outcome to be final

The Congress said that it respects the court’s decision and noted that the court’s verdict should be final and binding on all parties.

09 Mar 2019 6:12 AM

In the current scenario, the Indian Army remains fully prepared for emerging challenges, it said. (Representational Image)

Disinformation on rise on social media, says Indian Army

Some Twitter accounts have spread morphed screenshots of TV news channels in an attempt to communally divide the Army.

09 Mar 2019 1:51 AM

Senior Congress leader Jawahar Chavda joins BJP on Friday soon after resigning from the Gujarat Legislative Assembly. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Congress red-faced as ministers quit ahead of key meet

Chawda has joined the saffron party immediately after resignation, while Mr Sabaria is expected to join very soon.

09 Mar 2019 1:48 AM

The mediator panel includes Advocate Sriram Panchu (left), Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (centre), Justice FM Kalifulla (right) (Photo: File)

All 3 mediators in Ayodhya dispute are from Tamil Nadu

Justice Kalifullah, mediation expert Sriram Panchu and spiritual guru Sri Sri to help settle dispute.

09 Mar 2019 1:31 AM

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