India, All india, 11th Oct 2018, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 11 Oct 2018

Dissident BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha's remarks come amid relentless opposition attack on the government over Rafale deal. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘People want answers on Rafale deal, don't ignore’: Shatrughan Sinha to Centre

BJP leader Shatrughan SInha also said power should be a medium to serve the people 'not to reap dividends'.

11 Oct 2018 9:44 PM

NISA president V P Zuhra said that there were no records stating that the Holy Quran and Prophet Muhammad had opposed women entering mosques and offering prayers. (Representational Image | PTI)

Muslim women group to move SC seeking entry in all mosques

NISA, a progressive women's forum, will also fight for appointing them as 'imams' (clerics).

11 Oct 2018 9:16 PM

Illustrating the growing threat from climate change, extreme weather events now account for 77 per cent of total economic losses of USD 2.245 trillion, said the report released on Wednesday. (Photo: File | PTI)

India suffered USD 79.5 billion economic loss due to climate disaster: UN report

The economies of US, China, Japan, India and Puerto Rico have been the worst affected, the report added.

11 Oct 2018 9:12 PM

UP Dy CM Dinesh Sharma handed over appointment letter for a government job to Kalpana Tiwari, wife of killed Apple executive. (Photo: ANI)

Wife of Apple executive killed by UP policemen gets govt job

On the occasion, Kalpana said, 'I think the probe in the case is moving in the right direction. I am satisfied with it till now.'

11 Oct 2018 8:40 PM

Addressing BJP rally at Karimnagar, on Wednesday, Amit Shah had hit out at caretaker CM K Chandrashekhar Rao, saying it has thrust additional election expenditure of hundreds of crores of rupees on people of the state, which in the normal course should have gone to the polls, along with that of Lok Sabha during April-May next year. (Photo: File)

PM Modi should first answer why he went for early polls in 2002: TRS to Amit Shah

Amit Shah claimed KCR's move for early polls stemmed from fact that he is 'scared' of PM Modi.

11 Oct 2018 8:31 PM

The statement from the Uttar Pradesh minister Rita Bahuguna came just a few hours after the CPI-M demanded Akbar's resignation. (Photo: ANI)

‘Even men have right to defend themselves’: UP minister on MJ Akbar

On MJ Akbar's resignation, Rita Bahuguna Joshi said the question of his resignation should be raised only after thorough probe.

11 Oct 2018 8:08 PM

Now the people of the country will decide who to believe in, the air chief marshal or Rahul Gandhi, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra added. (Photo: File | PTI)

Rahul Gandhi trying to build political career by spreading lies on Rafale deal: BJP

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said Rahul Gandhi has been lying and mocking national security.

11 Oct 2018 7:56 PM

Smriti Irani urged people not to mock the women who are speaking out against the harassment meted out to them. (Photo: ANI)

‘Gentleman concerned’ should speak on #MeToo charges: Smriti Irani on MJ Akbar

'I appreciate media accosting his female colleagues but I think it is for gentleman concerned to issue statement', Irani said.

11 Oct 2018 7:16 PM

N Mahesh, who was holding the post of Primary and Secondary Education Minister in HD Kumaraswamy's government said he would however continue to support the ruling coalition. (Photo: Facebook | @NMaheshAnna)

N Mahesh, lone BSP minister in Cong-JD(S) coalition in K'taka, resigns

BSP minister N Mahesh in JD(S)-Congress coalition government in Karnataka resigned citing personal reasons.

11 Oct 2018 7:14 PM

Supreme Court said the 3 Amrapali directors will remain under police surveillance confined to the hotel. (Photo: amrapali.in)

15 nights in hotel under police vigil, no phones for 3 Amrapali directors

SC issued contempt notice against 3 directors of Amrapali group for defying court orders and sought their reply in 4 weeks.

11 Oct 2018 5:08 PM

GD Agarwal was urging the government to take steps to stop construction of hydroelectric projects along the river’s tributaries. (Photo: File | PTI)

Activist GD Agarwal, on indefinite fast to save Ganga, dies at 87

GD Agarwal, who began his indefinite fast on June 22, passed away in AIIMS Rishikesh around 1 pm.

11 Oct 2018 4:32 PM

The security officials termed Wani’s killing as a “major success” against militants and militancy in the State. (Representational Image | PTI)

AMU PhD scholar who joined Hizbul among 2 militants killed in J&K

Wani was pursuing higher studies at Aligarh Muslim University but in January he returned to his home state only to join Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.

11 Oct 2018 4:17 PM

The incident took place when Nitish Kumar was seated on the podium during 'Chhatra Samagam' organised by the JD(U) at Bapu Sabhagar auditorium on occasion of birth anniversary of Jayaprakash Narayan. (Photo: File | PTI)

Man hurls slipper at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar; arrested

Though slipper did not reach the stage and landed among the gathering, JD(U) supporters slapped, punched and kicked the accused.

11 Oct 2018 4:03 PM

Mallya has been declared a proclaimed offender by the court on January 4 for evading its summons in the case. (Photo: File)

Delhi court orders attachment of Mallya's properties in FERA violation case

Bengaluru Police had earlier informed court that it has identified 159 properties belonging to Mallya, but has been unable to attach any.

11 Oct 2018 3:19 PM

The revelation comes after at least seven women accused Akbar of sexually harassing them when he was a newspaper editor. (Photo: File)

MJ Akbar, facing #MeToo heat, won’t cut short tour, may return on Sunday

Sources said that the former editor can be asked to quit the External Affairs ministry and work for the party instead.

11 Oct 2018 3:07 PM

Rampal and 27 of his followers were charged with murder and wrongful confinement after four women and a child were found dead in his Satlok Ashram in Barwala town in Hisar on November 19, 2014. (Photo: PTI)

Self-styled godman Rampal convicted in 2 murder cases by Haryana court

The quantum of punishment will be pronounced on October 16 and 17.

11 Oct 2018 2:10 PM

According to a report, officials said there were reports of trees, electric poles getting uprooted and damages to ‘kuchha’ houses. (Photo: AP)

'Very severe' cyclone Titli leaves 8 dead in Andhra, causes widespread damage

Rainfall ranging from 2 cm to 26 cm was recorded in several districts even as road network was vastly affected.

11 Oct 2018 1:45 PM

Rahul Gandhi demanded an investigation against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

‘Corrupt’ PM helped Anil Ambani pocket Rs 30,000 cr: Rahul on Rafale

Congress chief also described Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's trip to France as part of 'huge cover-up' by govt.

11 Oct 2018 1:40 PM

Swamy's statement comes after United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday set a suspense ball rolling over his take on India-Russia recent S-400 Triumph air defence missile deal. (Photo: PTI | File)

India should be careful of Vladimir Putin: Subramanian Swamy

'In my opinion, Israel, China and US are more important friends for us for our present situation than Russia,' Swamy said.

11 Oct 2018 1:21 PM

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear tomorrow an appeal challenging the West Bengal government's decision to grant Rs 10,000 each to puja committees in the state for Durga Puja celebrations. (Photo: File)

SC to hear plea challenging WB govt's decision to grant funds for Durga Puja

Calcutta High Court had earlier refused to interfere in state govt's decision to give Rs 10,000 each to 28,000 Durga puja committees in WB.