India, All india, 9th Oct 2017, News & Stories from India

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Besides the CJI, the Supreme Court's constitution bench also comprises justices AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud and Ashok Bhushan. (Photo: PTI | File)

5-judge constitution bench of SC to hear tomorrow plea favouring euthanasia

The bench will also hear the issue of power tussle between the Centre and Delhi govt over administrative jurisdiction.

09 Oct 2017 8:40 PM

Harjit Singh Chhabra, head, Sadar Nishkarm Welfare Association, estimated that losses could go up to hundreds of crores. (Representational Image)

Ban nuclear weapons, not firecrackers: Delhi shopkeepers after SC order on sale

With losses running into crores, their Diwali was going up in smoke, said shopkeepers in Sadar Bazar and Jama Masjid.

09 Oct 2017 8:38 PM

The Nigerian national was beaten up by the mob on September 24 in Malviya Nagar in south Delhi. (Screengrab)

Video shows mob thrashing Nigerian in Delhi: 1 held; hunt on for others

A spokesperson of the Delhi Police has said a legal action will be taken in this regard.

09 Oct 2017 8:24 PM

Tunda was captured from Nepal in 2013. According to Tundra, he was in Pakistan when the blast took place. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

LeT terrorist Abdul Karim Tunda held guilty for 1996 Sonipat bomb blasts

The 1996 bomb blasts near the busy bus streets of Sonipat left at least a dozen of people injured.

09 Oct 2017 7:35 PM

The encounter took place in Shopian district's Gatapore village on Monday. (Representational Image)

J&K: Hizbul-Mujahideen terrorist, Abid gunned down in Shopian encounter

The encounter broke out between the terrorists and the security forces earlier, on Monday where four terrorists were believed to be trapped.

09 Oct 2017 7:32 PM

In response to CBI's allegation that Karti had multiple bank accounts abroad, Sibal said Karti has one bank account in the UK. (Photo: PTI | File)

Want to go to UK for daughter’s admission, will not visit any bank: Karti to SC

Karti is willing to give an undertaking that he will not visit any bank there, senior lawyer Kapil Sibal said

09 Oct 2017 7:25 PM

Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said the government will take cognisance of UGC's suggestion to remove words such as 'Hindu' and 'Muslim' from BHU and AMU. (Photo: PTI | File)

No intention to change names of BHU, AMU, says Prakash Javadekar

'We formed a committee to look into the administrative, academic and research audits of universities,' he said.

09 Oct 2017 7:07 PM

Further targeting Prime Minister Modi's monthly radio address 'Mann ki Baat', Rahul said, 'Not only will we say our 'Mann ki Baat', we will also listen to yours." (Photo: PTI | File)

Vikaas pagal ho gaya hai: Rahul targets Gujarat govt over development

He also said that Modi's Gujarat model is a complete failure and the state is aware about this.

09 Oct 2017 5:22 PM

A Nigerian national in Delhi was tied to a lamp post and was relentlessly thrashed with sticks by a mob, which accused him of being a drug addict and a theft. (Screengrab)

Video: Mob ties Nigerian to lamp post in Delhi, thrashes him for drugs, theft

The incident took place on September 24 in Malviya Nagar in south Delhi.

09 Oct 2017 4:09 PM

Delhi BJP party workers during 'Jan Raksha Yatra' to protest the alleged murders of party workers in Kerala. (Photo: PTI)

CPI(M), Congress observe hartals against attacks on party workers in Kerala

Meanwhile, a senior police official on Monday said 10 BJP/RSS workers were taken into custody and swords allegedly seized from them.

09 Oct 2017 2:47 PM

Kishna Ram Nai, the MLA from Sri Dungargarh Assembly constituency in Bikaner district, allegedly used foul language with the women. (Representational Image)

Rajasthan: BJP MLA caught on camera using foul language with women

The Congress has demanded the suspension of the MLA. The BJP and the lawmaker, however, claimed that the video has been morphed.

09 Oct 2017 2:30 PM

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said that it will have to consider whether the five-judge bench judgement in the triple talaq matter can also have some bearing in the present case. (Photo: PTI)

SC refers to Constitution bench plea over conversion of Parsi woman

SC refers to a 5-judge bench whether Parsi woman automatically gets converted to Hinduism after marrying a Hindu under Special Marriage Act.

09 Oct 2017 2:13 PM

Jaish-e-Mohammed operational head Khalid killed by security forces in Ladoora, Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

J&K: Jaish-e-Mohammed operational head Khalid killed in encounter

In another incident, an Army man was killed in a militant ambush in Drang village of J&K’s central district of Budgam overnight.

09 Oct 2017 1:56 PM

The universities can be simply called Aligarh University and Banaras University or be renamed after their founders, a panel member said.(Photo: PTI)

Eliminate Hindu, Muslim words from names of BHU, AMU, recommends UGC

The panel was formed to probe alleged irregularities in 10 central varsities and the recommendations have been made in the AMU audit report.

09 Oct 2017 12:44 PM

A bench headed by Justice A K Sikri said the apex court's September 12 order temporarily lifting the stay and permitting sale of firecrackers would be effective from November 1. (Photo: PTI)

Ban on sale of firecrackers in Delhi till Oct 31: SC

Diwali is on October 19 and the order effectively means that no firecrackers will be available for purchase before the festival.

09 Oct 2017 12:05 PM

Gujarat High Court has directed the government and Railways to pay Rs 10 lakh each to families of those killed in Godhra train burning case. (Photo: PTI)

2002 Godhra case: Gujarat HC commutes death to life for 11 convicts

Death sentences given by trial court in 2011 changed to life sentence, 20 others remain sentenced to life in jail.

09 Oct 2017 11:27 AM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had then taken cognisance into the issue and had sought for a National Investigative Agency (NIA) probe into it. (Photo: PTI)

NIA files closure report on white powder found in Uttar Pradesh Assembly

The packet of the explosive was found under the chair of the Opposition's leader during an ongoing session of the Assembly on July 12.

09 Oct 2017 10:24 AM

Coach S-6 of the Sabarmati Express, in which 59 people, mostly 'kar sevaks' returning from Ayodhya were travelling, was burnt on February 27, 2002 at the Godhra station, triggering riots in the state. (Photo: PTI)

Godhra train burning case: SC may pronounce verdict today

The Nanavati Commission, appointed by Gujarat govt to probe the carnage, had concluded that the fire was not an accident, but was planned.

09 Oct 2017 8:50 AM

Earlier on Sunday, the Lucknow Police stopped people riding on two-wheelers without wearing helmets and instead of charging a fine gifted them helmets. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Lucknow Police adds to life years on Karva Chauth, gifts helmets to riders

Road Accidents in India 2016 report said UP was the 1st among 13 states that accounted for 84 per cent of road accident fatalities in 2016.

09 Oct 2017 7:30 AM

33 Jain caves draw researchers

Rock-cut structures of 1st century BC help study life of Thirthankars, people.

09 Oct 2017 2:45 AM

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