India, All india, 12th Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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Concluding his vote appeal, Modi said he was devoted to the betterment of the people of Gujarat and India and urged the people to vote for the BJP in the elections. (Photo: Twitter/@narendramodi)

Centre + state, 1+1 not 2, but 11, will take Gujarat to new heights: PM Modi

Modi said that the affection he received while travelling through Gujarat gives him strength and motivation to work for India.

12 Dec 2017 9:29 PM

'Modi has levelled a serious charge that Pakistan is interfering in Gujarat polls. We can understand the worries of Modi but a PM is supposed to take action and not level allegations,' the Sena said in its editorial mouthpiece 'Saamana'. (Photo: PTI)

'Impious' bid to win Gujarat polls: Sena slams Modi over Pak interference jibe

Why are charges levelled only in rallies? If Pak is interfering, let the Army enter that country and take action, the Sena suggested.

12 Dec 2017 7:24 PM

Thakore alleged that Modi was as dark as him previously, but his complexion lightened considerably after he started consuming the mushrooms imported from Taiwan. (Photo: File)

Modi eats mushrooms worth Rs 1.2 Cr every month, says Cong ally

Alpesh Thakor, Cong ally in Gujarat, claims that mushrooms worth Rs 80,000 apiece are imported from Taiwan for the PM's consumption.

12 Dec 2017 6:35 PM

The Congress leader's posts were part of his 'a question a day' series on social media launched before the Gujarat Assembly elections. (Photo: AP)

Neither land, nor employment, only insecurity for Dalits in Gujarat: Rahul attacks PM

Rahul further asked who will take responsibility for the Una incident where young Dalit men were flogged for skinning a dead cow.

12 Dec 2017 6:29 PM

The Bar Council Rules and the Advocates Act 1961 prohibits a senior advocate from taking instructions in any case directly from a client, says Arvind Kejriwal. (Photo: PTI)

Kejriwal denies charges of instructing lawyer to slander Jaitley

Jaitley has filed a defamation suit against Kejriwal among 6 AAP leaders and alleges that Kejriwal's denial of the charges is false.

12 Dec 2017 5:29 PM

'The PM is either talking about Congress or himself during his public meetings,' Rahul said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Congress confident of forming govt in Gujarat, BJP lost its position: Rahul Gandhi

While addressing media Rahul Gandhi said, 'PM has not spoken a word about corruption and is silent on Jay Shah and Rafale deal.'

12 Dec 2017 2:59 PM

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday accused the PM of 'allowing Pakistan's notorious agency ISI to picnic in the sensitive Pathankot airbase'.(Photo: PTI | File)

Lalu accuses Modi of allowing Pak’s ISI to ‘picnic’ in Pathankot airbase

Modi claimed that some Pakistani officials and Manmohan Singh met at Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar’s house over dinner on December 6.

12 Dec 2017 2:23 PM

Brahmbhatt's father is a senior Congress leader of the city and the aspiring politician is confident of winning the hearts of voters through her 'vision and determination'. (Photo: Facebook).

Cong fields IIM graduate in Modi's ex-constituency

34 years old, suave and foreign-educated Sweta Brahmbhatt has trained to be a politician from IIM-Bangalore.

12 Dec 2017 1:46 PM

'Gujarat election has done two things: it has taught former prime minister Manmohan Singh to speak and Rahul Gandhi to visit temples', the UP CM said. (Photo: File/PTI)

Rahul must clear stand on Ram temple issue: Adityanath

Adityanath said the BJP will win the Gujarat assembly election because of the development done by the government in the last 22 years.

12 Dec 2017 1:23 PM

According to the agency, Qureshi was arrested under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as he was 'not cooperating in the probe.' (Photo: file)

Meat exporter Moin Qureshi gets bail in money laundering case

ED had earlier in Dec opposed Qureshi's bail plea, saying he could hamper the ongoing probe, after which court had reserved its verdict.

12 Dec 2017 1:02 PM

J&K: 3 soldiers missing after avalanche hit Army post near LoC

According to police official, the avalanche hit an Army post at Baktoor near Line of Control in Gurez sector during the intervening night.

12 Dec 2017 12:44 PM

The state's Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh on Monday launched the scheme, and said electric connections would be given to poor people, identified by the Socio Economic and Caste Census of 2011 and others sections for Rs 500, payable in 10 instalments in the bill. (Photo: Representational Image | File)

J&K govt launches 'SAUBHAGYA' scheme

SAUBHAGYA, an initiative taken by the prime minister, seeks to provide electricity to 4 crore families across the country by December 2018.

12 Dec 2017 12:27 PM

Ameer-ul-Islam, who according to police, entered the woman's house with the intention of raping her but killed her with a sharp object when she resisted; was arrested after 50 days from when the body was recovered. (Photo: DC)

Jisha rape, murder case: Assamese native Ameerul Islam convicted

The Ernakulam Sessions Court on Tuesday found accused Ameerul Islam guilty in the Jisha rape and murder case.

12 Dec 2017 12:01 PM

After the Ahmedabad police had cancelled his roadshow over security, and law and order concerns, Modi announced on Monday that he would instead visit Ambaji temple via sea route. (Photo: ANI | twitter)

On last day of Guj campaigning, Modi takes sea route, visits Ambaji temple

Modi will offer prayers at the famous Ambaji temple as the campaigning for the Gujarat Assembly elections ends on Tuesday.

12 Dec 2017 11:46 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the BJP for trying to 'spread canards and a false propaganda' to malign her party. (Photo: ANI | twitter)

No difference between Hindus and Muslims in WB: Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee's comments came in the backdrop of a brutal killing of a labourer from the state in Rajasthan last week.

12 Dec 2017 11:15 AM

Flight operations at the Srinagar airport were suspended and the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway was closed for traffic due to snowfall. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Srinagar-Jammu Highway closed, air traffic suspended due to snowfall

According to airport official, the situation will be reviewed around noon and if visibility improves flight operations will be restored.

12 Dec 2017 11:02 AM

The Government provides free condoms under its community-based AIDS prevention program. (Photo: Pixabay | File)

Inappropriate for children: Govt imposes restrictions on condom ads on TV

I&B said condom advertisements will now be allowed only between 10 pm and 6 am to avoid exposing children to such material.

12 Dec 2017 10:05 AM

Anil Vij said both civil and criminal action were being initiated against the hospital, which was severely indicted for lapses by the probe panel. (Photo: File)

Those guilty will not be spared in Fortis case: Haryana Health Minister

Gurgaon's Fortis hospital is being investigated in connection with the death of a 7-year-old dengue patient in the hospital.

12 Dec 2017 8:06 AM

RJD calls for state bandh on December 18

Sand mining is a profitable business, and the estimated turnover ranges between Rs 5000 to Rs 6000 crore annually.

12 Dec 2017 6:56 AM

Asserting that the MHA has already alerted the states where there is possibility of its repercussion, security sources however claimed that MHA was keeping a close watch on the situation. (Photo: PTI)

Govt intercepts PFI messages sent to West Asia

Intelligence agencies have recorded an alarming growth of radical organisations in Assam and its neighbouring states.

12 Dec 2017 6:52 AM

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