India, All india, 11th Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 11 Feb 2019

Twitter team including Twitter India representatives arrive at Parliament to appear before Parliamentary Committee on Information Technology today. Earlier Twitter had refused to appear citing 'short notice' of the hearing. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Top Twitter executives get 15 days to appear before parliamentary panel

Parliamentary panel passed a resolution that they will not meet any officials till top executives of global team deposed before them.

11 Feb 2019 6:19 PM

The train has two classes of tickets -- executive class and chair car -- and both will have differently priced meals. (Photo:ANI)

Travelling on Train 18, India's fastest: How much will a ticket cost?

The semi-high speed train is scheduled to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15.

11 Feb 2019 5:12 PM

A bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar listed the matter for hearing in the month of July. (File Photo)

SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea against clean chit to Modi in Gujarat riots

The Supreme Court on Monday said it will hear Zakia Jaffreys plea in July.

11 Feb 2019 3:23 PM

The political war over charges of horse-trading had escalated in Karnataka Friday with Kumaraswamy releasing an audio clip in which Yeddyurappa is purportedly trying to lure a JD(S) MLA for destabilising the coalition government. (Photo: File)

K'taka CM announces SIT probe into audio clip row to 'bring out truth'

Kumaraswamy said he was also 'pained' at the charge against the Speaker and accepted his suggestion to form an SIT.

11 Feb 2019 3:17 PM

Union minister Gowda refutes allegations. (File Photo)

Karnataka horse trading issue echoes in Lok Sabha

Congress cited a purported audio clip of B S Yeddyurappa to accuse the BJP of trying to lure ruling coalition MLAs.

11 Feb 2019 2:55 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi, National Congress chairperson Farooq Abdullah, NCP's Majeed Memon, Trinamool Congress' Derek O' Brien, DMK's Tiruchi Siva and Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav were among those who met the TDP chief to express their support. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Fight for special status: Andhra CM's day long fast shows Oppn unity

Naidu's 'Dharma Porata Deeksha' (a day-long protest for justice), which began at 8 am, is likely to end at around 8 pm.

11 Feb 2019 2:53 PM

The prime minister will also unveil a ceremonial plaque at the event to mark the serving of '3rd billionth meal.' (File Photo)

PM Modi praises NGO's efforts towards eradicating hunger

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised the efforts of an NGO towards eradicating hunger from the country.

11 Feb 2019 12:24 PM

This is the third day of his questioning by the central investigative agency. (Photo: ANI)

Rajeev Kumar, ex-TMC MP appear before CBI for questioning in Shillong

The CBI grilled Kumar and Ghosh for nearly twelve hours on Sunday in connection with the Rose Valley and Saradha chit fund scams.

11 Feb 2019 12:15 PM

'I stand with the people of Andhra Pradesh. What kind of a Prime Minister is he? He did not fulfil the commitment made to the people of Andhra Pradesh. Modi tells a lie wherever he goes. He has got no credibility left,' Rahul said. (Photo: ANI)

PM facilitates loot, removed anti-corruption clause from Rafale: Rahul

Rahul, who attended Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu's day-long hunger strike against central govt, said that PM has got no credibility left.

11 Feb 2019 12:11 PM

Recently, Qureshi was allowed by a trial court to travel to the UAE. (File Photo)

HC notice to Moin Qureshi on CBI's plea to enhance security to travel to UAE, Pakistan

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to controversial meat exporter Moin Akhtar Qureshi on a CBI plea.

11 Feb 2019 12:08 PM

'We are not inclined to set up a monitoring committee to monitor the chit fund scam probe,' the bench said. (Photo: File)

SC refuses to monitor CBI investigation into Saradha chit fund scam

A two-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Sanjiv Khanna did not allow the application filed by some investors.

11 Feb 2019 11:43 AM

'No sovereign guarantee, no bank guarantee, no escrow account, yet a huge amount was paid as advance,' Chidambaram alleged. (Photo: File)

Rafale deal unravelling faster than Government thought: Congress

The Congress has been alleging irregularities in the Rafale deal but the government has vehemently rejected all allegations.

11 Feb 2019 11:36 AM

The grand roadshow is likely to and pass through places such as Hussainganj and Hazratganj before culminating at the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee office. (Photo: INC Congress)

Congress started in UP and it cannot stay weak here: Rahul at the end of roadshow

Priyanka’s entry into active politics is likely to pose fresh challenges to the ruling BJP that has won 71 of the 80 seats in UP.

11 Feb 2019 11:18 AM

A number of opposition party leaders, including Congress president Rahul Gandhi, National Conference's Farooq Abdullah and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, are expected to extend their support to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief's fast. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

‘PM not following raj dharma’: Andhra CM, on fast seeking special status

Naidu alleged central government did grave injustice to Andhra and it would have 'repercussions on national unity'.

11 Feb 2019 10:53 AM

Truth will always prevail, says Robert Vadra

ED had informed a Delhi court that it had information about Mr Vadra owning several properties in London.

11 Feb 2019 6:56 AM

15 hydro-electric projects are still awaiting construction. (Representational image)

Green nod is holding up 30 hydel power projects

Another significant reason behind delay in construction of these 30 projects is non-availability of land for compensatory afforestation.

11 Feb 2019 6:53 AM

Kolkata Police commissioner Rajeev Kumar near his residence in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

CBI grills Kolkata top cop, Kunal Ghosh over scams

The marathon questioning of Mr Kumar, that began at 10.30 am, was still on at 9.30 pm when this report was filed.

11 Feb 2019 6:49 AM

Madhya Pradesh Chief minister Kamal Nath (Photo: File)

Nath may leave Chhindwara to son, Scindia may field wife

Nath’s wife, Alka, had once represented Chhindwara LS seat when he withdrew from the polls.

11 Feb 2019 4:27 AM

Former finance minister Yashwant Sinha addresses a meeting against the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016, in Guwahati. (Photo: PTI)

NPP threatens to leave NDA if Citizenship Bill is pushed

Students’ union warns of unrest, says govt should not introduce Bill in RS.

11 Feb 2019 4:21 AM

Chinook helicopters have been used by the US Army service since 1962 and were also deployed in Vietnam.

Chinook copters arrive from US

4 helicopters reach Gujarat port, to be deployed in Chandigarh.

11 Feb 2019 4:18 AM

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