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

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India, All india, 09 May 2019

Fast food giant McDonald's Indian arm has reached a settlement with former partner Vikram Bakshi, acquiring full ownership in their joint venture Connaught Plaza Restaurants Ltd, reports said on Thursday. (Photo: File)

McDonald's ends feud with India partner, will run outlets itself: report

Amid the turmoil, several outlets were briefly closed down and the move had affected as some suppliers snapped ties.

09 May 2019 9:01 PM

The COAS was accompanied by Lt Gen MM Naravane, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Command. (Photo: Rajib Chowdhuri/ Deccan Chronicle)

Army chief visits Brahmastra Corps at Panagarh, reviews operational preparedness

The visit was aimed at reviewing the operational preparedness and the progress of restructuring of this strategically important formation.

09 May 2019 7:32 PM

The Supreme Court on Thursday listed the Ayodhya land dispute case hearing for Friday.(Photo: File)

SC to hear on Ayodhya land dispute case tomorrow

The panel was asked by the apex court to hold an in-camera proceedings and complete it within eight weeks.

09 May 2019 6:33 PM

US man convicted to provide support to LeT

He faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of up to USD 250,000 and the sentencing is scheduled for August 12.

09 May 2019 4:10 PM

Massive restoration work is underway in that state where Fani made a landfall near Puri last Friday, ripping apart majorinfrastructure, including houses, water and power supplyamong others. (Photo: AP)

Karnataka announces Rs 10 crore relief to cyclone-hit Odisha

The toll in the cyclone-battered state has mounted to 41, officials there had said Wednesday.

09 May 2019 3:54 PM

Gwalior cop beat woman, video goes viral

Gwalior police was unaware of any such incident claiming that the video is two years old.

09 May 2019 3:12 PM

Former Union Minister Arun Shourie alleged that the members of the inquiry panel were acting as the 'members of a club'. (Photo: File)

‘Members of a club’: Arun Shourie on inquiry panel of Chief Justice’s case

Shourie said the three judges of the Committee have done grave 'injustice to the complainant, CJI and the Supreme Court as an institution'.

09 May 2019 2:58 PM

Taiwan to engage with India amid China protests

Taiwan which is approximately 180 km off China doesn’t get recognition from Beijing as a separate country.

09 May 2019 2:31 PM

Michel was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on December 22 last year after his extradition from Dubai. (Photo: PTI)

VVIP chopper: Delhi court issues fresh summons against Michel's business partner

Michel is among the three alleged middlemen being probed in the chopper scam by the ED and the Central Bureau of Investigation.

09 May 2019 2:03 PM

The SIT has accused a gang of Right wing members, who were inspired by a book brought out by Sanatan Sanstha, for the murder. (Photo: File)

Gauri Lankesh killing: SIT denies reports linking of Sadhvi Pragya

An English daily Thursday reported that there was a possibility of the Sadhvi's link with the murder.

09 May 2019 1:49 PM

A comparison can be evidently made as one of the images is taken on April 30th before the cyclone and the other one is taken on 5th May after the mayhem occurred. (Photo: Twitter I NASA)

NASA reveals darkness engulfed images post cyclone Fani

The images show before and after night time images of Bhubaneshwar and Cuttack during night time.

09 May 2019 1:29 PM

The video is actually CCTV footage from Hotel Sangaylay in Leh, the venue for the BJP leaders’ press conference. (Representational Image)

Leh police registers FIR in BJP's alleged attempt to bribe scribes case

The BJP has denied the charge and threatened to sue the journalists for defamation.

09 May 2019 12:16 PM

Merit over seniority: SC rejects govt plea to reconsider judges’ appointment

The government had asked the Collegium to reconsider the names citing regional representation and seniority.

09 May 2019 12:16 PM

SC endorses Tamil Nadu govt decision to prematurely release Rajiv killers

SC found no merit in the plea that was filed by relatives of those who had died with Rajiv Gandhi in Sriperumbudur in 1991.

09 May 2019 11:32 AM

Indian economy faces structural slowdown, says Modi adviser

Roy indicated that the Indian economy is running the risk of a structural crisis and could be caught in the “middle income trap”.

09 May 2019 11:12 AM

'Rs 100 was deducted instead of Rs 65 against cancellation of a wait listed ticket. I have been following up the case since 2017 and was given only assurances that the amount would be refunded,' Swami said. (Photo: Facebook I Sujeet Swamy)

Kota man struggles for 2 years to get Rs 33 refund from IRCTC

The extra amount of Rs 35 was charged to him as service tax, even though he cancelled the ticket prior to the implementation of GST.

09 May 2019 11:02 AM

Judge Emma Arbuthnot said though Nirav was willing to double his proposed security to 2 million pounds, the risk of interfering with witnesses and destroying evidence remained too high. (Photo: File)

Here are the reasons why Nirav Modi was denied bail for the third time

The court had rejected bail for Nirav twice before since his arrest on March 19.

09 May 2019 10:32 AM

Dr Khandekar, in his report, had highlighted the unscientific basis on which virginity is determined by doctors and reasons for its removal from the syllabus. (Representational Image)

Maharashtra medical panel proposes to remove 'virginity test' from curriculum

The board's move came in response to a detailed report submitted to Registrar of MUHS Dr K D Chavan on December 26, 2018 by Dr Khandekar.

09 May 2019 9:57 AM

PM Modi said that the Army chiefs in charge at the time have no information on such strikes. (Photo: File)

PM Modi asks for proof of UPA-era surgical strikes: report

PM Modi said he is confident about coming back to the office and has been from his first day as Prime Minister – May 26, 2014.

09 May 2019 9:45 AM

Prasad also rebutted the Prime Minister's statement that Gandhi had 'died due to corruption allegations.' (Photo: ANI)

'Should not have spoken like that against Rajiv Gandhi': BJP leader slams PM

'Allegations against him in the Bofors scam are not acceptable. It was unnecessary to take his name,' said Prasad.

09 May 2019 9:06 AM

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