India, All india, 10th Jan 2019, News & Stories from India

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Mamata Banerjee also accused the Union government of making 'false claims' about crop insurance benefits to the farmers. (Photo: File | ANI)

‘PM politicising health scheme’: Mamata pulls out of Ayushman Bharat

TMC govt has written to Centre to notify about its decision to withdraw from the scheme, a top govt official said..

10 Jan 2019 9:19 PM

Bindu Ammini, 40, a law lecturer at Kerala's Kannur University and Kanakadurga, 39, a civil servant, said they were determined to enter despite threats of violence.(Photo: File | PTI)

Women who entered Sabarimala unable to return home after threats

The women say they have since faced threats from protesters, but that they trusted authorities to keep them safe.

10 Jan 2019 9:07 PM

At least 15 miners are trapped in a 370 foot-deep illegal coal mine at Khloo Ryngksan area of Nongkhlieh elaka under East Jaintia Hills district since December 13 last year. (Photo: File | PTI)

28 lakh litres pumped out of Meghalaya mine, still no change in water level

There has been no significant drop in water level in these mines, leaving rescuers clueless where and how to look for diggers.

10 Jan 2019 8:38 PM

Actor Prakash Raj met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the national capital on Thursday in New Delhi. (Twitter | @prakashraaj)

‘Need people like Prakash Raj in Parliament’, says Arvind Kejriwal

Actor Prakash Raj, who recently announced he would contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, met Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday.

10 Jan 2019 8:15 PM

Alok Verma was reinstated as CBI chief by Supreme Court on January 8. (Photo:File | PTI)

2 days after return, Alok Verma removed as CBI chief over 'corruption'

The decision was taken by high-powered panel led by PM Modi; Additional Director M Nageshwar Rao to look after CBI for now.

10 Jan 2019 7:58 PM

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court overturned the government's order sending Alok Verma on compulsory leave and replacing him with an interim CBI director. (Photo: File | PTI)

On day 2 after reinstatement, CBI chief Alok Verma transfers 5 officers

A high-powered panel headed by PM Modi met today for 2nd time to decide if Verma will continue in post with full power.

10 Jan 2019 7:13 PM

Dikshit served as Delhi chief minister for a period of 15 years from 1998 to 2013. (Photo: File | Biplab Banerjee)

At 80, former chief minister Sheila Dikshit to be Delhi Congress chief

Dikshit, 80, will have a tough task of reviving Congress party in Dehi with just few months remaining for Lok Sabha polls.

10 Jan 2019 6:08 PM

Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, which was passed by LS 2 days ago, seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslims who fled religious persecution in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan and entered India before December 31, 2014. (Photo: File | PTI)

Protests against Citizenship Bill continue in Assam

Over past two days, agitators across North-East, including Assam, have blocked thoroughfares and rail tracks, seeking revocation of Bill.

10 Jan 2019 5:59 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, 'What Atal ji did was in direct contrast to the Congress which has never cared for regional aspirations.' (Photo: File | AP)

‘BJP always open to alliances, cherishes old friends’: PM Modi

In interaction with party booth-level workers in Tamil Nadu, PM Modi said strong NDA was 'an article of faith for us'.

10 Jan 2019 5:44 PM

Shah Faesal said he received both abuse and adulation over his decision to quit the government service but he had 'totally expected this'. (Photo: Facebook | Shah Faesal)

‘Next course of action to depend on what Kashmiris want’: Shah Faesal

Shah Faesal had resigned on Wednesday, protesting against 'unabated' killings in Kashmir and 'lack of sincere reach out' from Centre.

10 Jan 2019 4:51 PM

‘Our true friendship is based on our shared values as prominent ancient civilizations in the past and leading democracies in the present,’ Israel's new Ambassador to India, Dr. Ron Malka was quoted as saying in official statement. (Photo: Press Information Bureau)

Israel's Ambassador presents his credentials to President Kovind

‘This month, January 2019, marks 27 years of diplomatic relations between India and Israel,’ Dr. Ron Malka said.

10 Jan 2019 4:20 PM

The 3.4 metre-long crocodile was found dead on Tuesday in the village pond, located around 80 km from Raipur. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

Villagers mourn crocodile’s death, take out funeral procession

Villagers decided to set up memorial on pond's bank where it was buried and are planning to build temple in its memory, sarpanch said.

10 Jan 2019 4:11 PM

The plea said bill violates basic feature of Constitution as reservation on economic grounds cannot be limited to general categories and 50 per cent ceiling limit cannot be breached. (Photo: File)

10 pc quota for poor in general category challenged in Supreme Court

The petition sought quashing of the bill saying economic criterion cannot be sole basis for reservation.

10 Jan 2019 3:35 PM

Army chief General Bipin Rawat addressed hi annual press conference in New Delhi. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

‘Won’t allow homosexuality in Indian Army,’ says Gen Bipin Rawat

When asked about SC ruling on adultery, Army Chief said. 'We can't allow it to perpetrate into the Army.'

10 Jan 2019 3:26 PM

Ayodhya title dispute was deferred to January 29 as one of five judges in constitution bench assigned to hear the case, Justice UU Lalit, dropped out. (Photo: www.sci.gov.in)

Here’s why Justice UU Lalit dropped out from Ayodhya case hearing

Justice Lalit appeared for ex-UP CM Kalyan Singh in 1994, senior lawyer Rajeev Dhavan told bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi.

10 Jan 2019 2:36 PM

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram took a dig at Centre over resignation of IAS officer Shah Faesal, saying world will take note of 'his cry of anguish and defiance'. (Photo: File | PTI)

P Chidambaram 'salutes' IAS officer who resigned over Kashmir killings

P Chidambaram claimed whatever Faesal had said was an indictment of Narendra Modi government.

10 Jan 2019 1:56 PM

Army chief General Bipin Rawat addressed his annual press briefing in Delhi. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Can't apply Taliban analogy to J&K, talks must be on our terms: Army chief

On talks with Taliban, Army chief said, 'We have interests in Afghanistan, we can't be out of bandwagon.'

10 Jan 2019 1:34 PM

Gandhi said no one can save the prime minister from the Rafale investigation and the entire nation would know 'without a shadow of doubt' that he took Rs 30,000 crore of people's money and gave it to his 'friend' Anil Ambani. (Photo: File)

PM Modi in 'tearing hurry' to sack CBI chief due to Rafale: Rahul

On Wednesday, the selection committee headed by Modi met to decide agency director Alok Verma's fate.

10 Jan 2019 12:54 PM

The Peoples Democratic Party president said the Centre should accept the offer of talks by Pakistan and also start a dialogue process with the Hurriyat Conference to end the cycle of violence in the state. (Photo: File)

If ready for talks with Taliban, why not Kashmiri separatists? ask Omar, Mehbooba

Army chief said there should be talks with Taliban to bring peace in Afghan, but asserted that engagement must be without any preconditions.

10 Jan 2019 12:33 PM

Not a single bus of the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) plied on Mumbai roads since morning, an official said. (Photo: File)

Commuters continue to suffer as BEST bus strike enters 3rd day

Some harried commuters also appealed to the Maharashtra government to take necessary steps to end the protest.

10 Jan 2019 12:09 PM

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