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

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Earlier today, key Hindu litigant Nirmohi Akhara filed a review petition in the apex court. Since the pronouncement of the verdict, a handful of review petitions have been filed. (Photo: File)

SC to hear review petitions in Ayodhya case tomorrow

A five-judge Constitution bench will hear the petitions at 1.40 pm tomorrow.

11 Dec 2019 9:16 PM

"Siddaramaiah, who underwent a regular health checkup today morning, has been admitted to a private hospital in the afternoon for angioplasty treatment," a statement from the office said. (Photo: File)

Former K'taka CM Siddaramaiah hospitalised for angioplasty treatment

He will be discharged on Thursday afternoon and take rest at his residence, a statement read.

11 Dec 2019 9:06 PM

He said that the Bill has been brought to rectify a historic blunder -- the partition -- and give a dignified life to non-Muslims of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who fled religious persecution and settled in India before December 31, 2014. (Photo: ANI)

After 8-hour debate, Rajya Sabha passes Citizenship Amendment Bill

Shah said that neither citizenship bill, nor triple talaq bill nor bill scrapping Article 370 are anti-Muslim.

11 Dec 2019 8:47 PM

Tens of thousands of protesters against the CAB descended on the streets of Assam, clashing with police and plunging the state into chaos of a magnitude unseen since the violent six-year movement by students that ended with the signing of the Assam accord. (Photo: PTI)

Guwahati under indefinite curfew amid protests against CAB

Police fired tear gas shells and baton-charged protesters, who fought back.

11 Dec 2019 7:51 PM

'We should discuss this Bill based on humanity not on religion. There is a difference between intruders and refugees,' said Raut, whose party is a former ally of the BJP. (Photo: ANI)

'Don't need to prove how staunch Hindu we are': Shiv Sena opposes CAB in RS

The Sena does not need to prove how 'staunch Hindu' and 'patriotic' the party is, Sanjay Raut said.

11 Dec 2019 7:16 PM

The mob lynching incident happened on June 17, 2019 and a video went viral showing Tabrez Ansari tied to a pole as people thrashed the man in Dhatkidih village. (Photo: File | Representational)

Jharkhand HC grants bail to 6 accused in Tabrez Ansari mob lynching case

The counsel of accused informed that court asked it is not clear from the video whose hit from the mob caused Tabrez Ansari's death.

11 Dec 2019 6:20 PM

The 44.4 metre tall PSLV lifted off majestically with a thunderous sound, leaving plumes of smoke from the first launch pad at the spaceport here at 3.25 pm. (Photo: Twitter | @isro)

ISRO successfully launches PSLVC48 carrying RISAT-2BR1, 9 foreign satellites

ISRO Chairman K Sivan and other scientists greeted each other as all 10 satellites were injected into the desired orbit.

11 Dec 2019 4:58 PM

Nearly 20 companies (2,000 personnel) have been withdrawn from Kashmir, where they had been sent prior to the Centre's decision on August 5 to abrogate Article 370 provisions and split the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories. (Photo: PTI)

5,000 paramilitary personnel being sent to NE in wake of protests over CAB

The troops are from the CRPF, BSF and the SSB.

11 Dec 2019 4:16 PM

'The central government has taken various steps for development of mining sector in the country. The central government has also formulated National Mineral Policy, 2019 for a vibrant and forward looking mineral sector,' Prahlad Joshi said during Question Hour. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Centre taking steps for development of mining sector': Govt tells LS

The minister said the central government has also amended the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules.

11 Dec 2019 3:03 PM

The Centre had in August this year announced the decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

Centre starts withdrawing paramilitary forces from J&K, troops moved to Assam

A special train has also been started to help security personnel reach Assam conveniently.

11 Dec 2019 2:17 PM

The stoppage happened when Home Minister Amit Shah was heckled by opposition members during the introduction of the bill when he stated that the rights of Assamese people will be protected by the BJP government. (Photo: File)

RS TV stops telecast of CAB discussion after Oppn members heckle Shah

RSTV resumed telecast of the proceedings soon after and showed the House in complete order and only Shah speaking.

11 Dec 2019 2:10 PM

He said that several people from both East and West Pakistan had come to India and cited the examples of former prime ministers IK Gujral and Manmohan Singh. (Photo: ANI)

Citizenship Bill hurts soul of India, assault on Constitution: Anand Sharma

'The Bill that you have brought is an assault on the very foundation of the Indian constitution,' Sharma added.

11 Dec 2019 2:06 PM

'We propose to appoint a former Supreme Court judge to enquire into it,' the bench, also comprising justices S A Nazeer and Sanjeev Khanna, said. (Photo: File)

SC to consider appointing ex-apex court judge to enquire into Hyd encounter

It clarified that the former apex court judge, who would enquire into the incident, would sit in Delhi.

11 Dec 2019 2:03 PM

' I do not think that ever before, the northeastern states have unitedly gone against a bill passed by Parliament," the senior Congress leader told reporters. (Photo: File)

Opposition could get numbers against Citizenship Amendment Bill: Azad

'This bill is totally discriminatory and unconstitutional. It has been rejected by one and all from Kashmir to Kanyakumari,' Azad added.

11 Dec 2019 1:51 PM

The first part also gave clean chit to the then Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi (Photo: File)

Nanavati Commission gives clean chit to PM Modi in 2002 Gujarat riots

The commission's report also refuted the allegations against Modi that he visited Godhra without informing anyone.

11 Dec 2019 1:46 PM

"Irrespective of our stand in the Lok Sabha, here in the Rajya Sabha the support of Shiv Sena MPs will be very crucial. We will see what happens during the debate and then decide our stand," Raut said. (Photo: ANI)

Sena may take different stand on Citizenship Bill if queries remain unanswered: Raut

'If we do not get satisfactory answers then our stand could be different from what we took in Lok Sabha,' Raut said.

11 Dec 2019 12:27 PM

The BJP on Monday registered a thumping victory in the Karnataka by-elections, winning 12 out of 15 seats, and secured a comfortable majority in the 224-member house with the Congress managing just two seats and the JD (S) failing to open its account. (Photo: ANI)

At BJP meet, PM gives standing ovation to K'taka people for BJP's victory in bypolls

'We won by a record margin and we also won two seats where we did not win before,' Joshi said while quoting Modi.

11 Dec 2019 12:23 PM

'No Muslim in India needs to worry,' says Shah on Citizenship Bill in Rajya Sabha

In the 245-member Rajya Sabha, the halfway mark is currently 121 as five seats are vacant bringing down the strength of the House to 240.

11 Dec 2019 12:16 PM

Citizenship Bill will be written in golden letters, says PM Modi at BJP meet

Opposition speaking language of Pakistan on Citizenship Bill, said sources quoted PM Modi as saying at BJP meet.

11 Dec 2019 11:01 AM

Govt’s attempt to ‘ethnically cleanse’ Northeast: Rahul Gandhi on Citizenship Bill

The CAB or Citizenship (Amendment) Bill is to be taken up for debate and passing in the Rajya Sabha after it cleared the Lok Sabha.

11 Dec 2019 10:42 AM

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