India, All india, 10th Oct 2017, News & Stories from India

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Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Jyoti also imposed a blanket ban on the possession of arms and weapons by civilian in the wake of the upcoming Gujarat Assembly Elections. (Photo: ANI)

Gujarat polls to be held in December, announces Chief Election Commissioner

He has not informed if the state will see a one or two-phased election and said that they are still assessing various aspects.

10 Oct 2017 9:26 PM

Section 375 of the IPC, which defines the offence of rape, has an exception clause that says intercourse or sexual act by a man with his wife, not below 15 years, is not rape. (Photo: PTI | File)

Sex with wife aged between 15 and 18 not rape? SC verdict tomorrow

When the age of consent was 18 years for 'all purposes', why was such an exception made in the IPC, the SC had asked the Centre.

10 Oct 2017 9:14 PM

In this Sept. 25, 2017 file photo, Rohingya Muslim children, who crossed over from Myanmar into Bangladesh, wait to receive handouts near Balukhali refugee camp, Bangladesh. (Photo: AP)

Parliamentary panel led by Shashi Tharoor to examine Doklam, Rohingya issues

The panel, which also includes Rahul Gandhi, will also deliberate on a number of other key foreign policy issues.

10 Oct 2017 8:46 PM

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Photo: Nirmala Sitharaman | Twitter)

Lack of timely decision making resulted in gaps in IAF: Nirmala Sitharaman

Currently, the IAF has 33 fighter squadrons against the authorised strength of 42 squadrons.

10 Oct 2017 8:37 PM

Sabi, who was earlier serving with the marine engineering wing at the Eastern Naval Command here, moved to the administrative wing after sex reassignment surgery. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Indian Navy sailor sacked for sex change to move court, write to Modi

The Indian Navy in a statement had said Giri had been discharged under clause ‘Service No Longer Required’ under the force's regulations.

10 Oct 2017 8:20 PM

The jawans were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. (Representational Image)

Mumbai: 3 CISF jawans injured after lightning strikes them in Thane

The jawans were at the shooting range for practice when the incident took place at around 2.40 pm, the official said.

10 Oct 2017 8:12 PM

Karti Chidambaram, son of former Union Minister P Chidambaram (Photo: File)

SC to examine CBI's documents on Karti's foreign account, property

The CBI FIR, lodged on May 15, had alleged irregularities in FIPB clearance to INX Media for receiving overseas funds.

10 Oct 2017 7:55 PM

'No civilised country can accept the rise of terrorism on its soil,' Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Fake notes 'oxygen for terrorism', NIA crackdown blow to terror outfits: Rajnath

NIA began a probe into terror activities and flow of funds from Pakistan in June this year and conducted raids at various places.

10 Oct 2017 7:21 PM

The Haryana Police had sought the remand of Priyanka Taneja (36), widely known as Honeypreet, who calls herself the adopted daughter of the Dera chief, for nine more days. (Photo: PTI | File)

Panchkula court extends Honeypreet’s police custody till October 13

Honeypreet was arrested in connection with the violence that followed the Dera Sacha Sauda chief’s conviction in a rape case.

10 Oct 2017 7:20 PM

Hours after Pushkar was found dead, the suite was sealed for investigation. (Photo: File)

Delhi court gives police till Oct 16 to de-seal hotel suite where Sunanda Pushkar died

The court had earlier rapped the police for not complying with its order to de-seal the suite.

10 Oct 2017 6:48 PM

A special public awareness campaign will be undertaken seeking support of people to prevent air and sound pollution during the ensuing festival. (Representational Image | AP)

No loud firecrackers: C'garh's partial ban after Delhi goes cracker-less this Diwali

Moreover, the bursting of the firecrackers will be prohibited between 10 pm to 6 am.

10 Oct 2017 5:57 PM

Azmi even warned the government regarding the consequences if they forcefully implement the decision to allow Muslim women aged above 45 years to go on Haj. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Why don’t men, women share pregnancy for gender equality, asks Muslim cleric

Touting Islam as a religion which respects women the most, Azmi said, ‘I do not understand which religion respects women more than Islam.’

10 Oct 2017 5:46 PM

Lashkar-e-Taiba bomb-maker Abdul Karim Tunda was captured from Nepal in 2013. (Photo: ANI | File)

1996 Sonepat blasts case: LeT bomb expert Abdul Tunda gets life term

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

10 Oct 2017 4:54 PM

The suspended students would not have the right to go for a mercy appeal during the suspension period, he added. (Representational Image | PTI)

IIT Kanpur suspends 22 students on ragging charges

These students had allegedly ragged their juniors on the night of August 19 and 20.

10 Oct 2017 4:19 PM

The court, while delivering its order, said that it wanted to test the effect of the ban on air quality after Diwali. (Representational Image)

Will request CM to ban crackers in Maharashtra: Environment Minister Kadam

The Supreme Court, on Monday, restored the ban on the sale of firecrackers till November 1, in Delhi.

10 Oct 2017 3:38 PM

The students of a private school in Shamli started complaining of stomach ache, nausea and burning sensation in their eyes after gas leakage from a neighbouring sugar mill. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

UP: 300 students ill after inhaling toxic gas from sugarcane mill emission

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a probe into the matter by Commissioner Saharanpur.

10 Oct 2017 3:11 PM

Hasan Khan had crossed over to Pakistan 27 years ago, and crossed back to India illegally six months ago. (Photo: ANI)

IB apprehends Indian national for crossing back to India from Pak after 27 yrs

Suspecting the man of acting as a spy for Pakistan, the IB has taken him into custody for interrogation.

10 Oct 2017 1:10 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently said, 'On Diwali, a grand programme will be held in Ayodhya in which sadhu-saints will also participate.' (Photo: File | PTI)

UP CM plans to install big statue of Lord Ram along Saryu river in Ayodhya

UP govt is also planning to organise a grand Diwali in Ayodhya by illuminating the town, lighting 1.71 lakh earthen lamps.

10 Oct 2017 12:56 PM

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled Gujarat has decided to slash the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on fuel prices in the state. (Representational Image)

PM's home state Gujarat cuts down on VAT on fuel by 4 per cent

The decision was announced by CM Vijay Rupani. The price of petrol will be down by Rs 2.93, and that of diesel by Rs 2.72.

10 Oct 2017 12:18 PM

The train was enroute CST from Kalyan and was stationed on platform number 3 at the Dadar Station of the Central Line, when the woman gave birth to a baby. (Photo: ANI)

Woman delivers baby girl on Mumbai local train; mother child stable

Soon after the delivery, the mother and the newborn were shifted to the nearby KEM hospital for further treatment.

10 Oct 2017 11:01 AM

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