India, All india, 13th Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar (Photo: PTI)

Unnao rape case: CBI arrests BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar

Sengar was brought to the office at around 5 AM today, the officials said in New Delhi.

13 Apr 2018 10:32 PM

On May 18, 2017, an FIR was lodged against French national Patrick Brilliant for sexually assaulting the child and was arrested on November 7, nearly six months after the registration of the FIR. (Photo: Representational)

Surrender in 3 days: SC orders French national accused of sexually abusing 3-yr-old girl

The accused, a trustee of an international school, was booked for sexually assaulting the child in 2016.

13 Apr 2018 9:26 PM

Opposition National Conference leader Omar Abdullah also said that the BJP ministers who took part in a rally in support of the accused had no right to be in the cabinet. (Photo: Facebook | @justiceforasifa)

Two BJP ministers, who supported Kathua gangrape accused, resign

Industries Minister Chandra Prakash Ganga and Forest Minister Chaudhary Lal Singh had attended the event organised by the Hindu Ekta Manch.

13 Apr 2018 8:36 PM

'Our daughters will definitely get justice,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

No culprit will be spared, says PM Modi on rape horror

PM Modi said, 'Incidents being discussed since past two days cannot be part of a civilised society.'

13 Apr 2018 8:11 PM

Raghuram Rajan gave The 2018 Albert H Gordon Lecture on April 11 at the Harvard Kennedy School on the topic ‘Leverage, Financial Crises, and Policies to Raise Economic Growth'. (Photo: File)

India, China comparison ‘unfair’, says Raghuram Rajan

Rajan said India 'pales' in comparison to China, which is about five times India's size while the per capita is about the same.

13 Apr 2018 8:07 PM

Protests over non-formation of the Cauvery Management Board continues unabated in Tamil Nadu, (Photo: File/ANI)

Cauvery row: Vaiko’s nephew sets himself on fire

Sarvana Suresh, 50, told family members he was going out for walk, and then in a market, doused himself in kerosene and set himself ablaze.

13 Apr 2018 7:40 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi led a midnight march to India Gate to protest the Kathua and Unnao rape cases. (Photo: File/PTI)

Rahul slams Modi's deafening silence on rape horror, says India is waiting

The Congress chief also posed two questions to PM Modi over the issue of rising violence against women and children in the country.

13 Apr 2018 7:25 PM

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Friday held talks with top official of China's ruling CPC Yang Jiechi in Shanghai, the Indian Embassy in Beijing said. (Photo: Twitter/@EOIBeijing)

Ajit Doval meets top Chinese official for 2nd time after 2017 Doklam standoff

Doval's meeting with Yang, the Politburo member of the CPC, comes ahead of several key dialogues between the two countries.

13 Apr 2018 6:44 PM

However, no Yatri shall be allowed to board the helicopter unless he or she produces a valid compulsory health certificate issued by an authorised doctor or institution. (Photo: File/PTI)

Online helicopter booking for Amarnath yatra to begin from April 27

The 60-day long annual yatra to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas will commence on June 28.

13 Apr 2018 5:24 PM

On Monday, a group of lawyers tried to prevent the crime branch from filing the chargesheet against the seven accused of the rape and murder case of an eight-year-old girl. (Photo: File)

Supreme Court to probe Kathua rape case, warns lawyers not to obstruct justice

SC decided to examine, of its own accord, the Kathua gangrape and murder case.

13 Apr 2018 5:10 PM

On Thursday, Rahul Gandhi and other party leaders held a candlelight vigil at India Gate in the national capital to demand strict action in Unnao and Kathua rape cases.

Rape horror: Congress to hold candlelight marches in all state capitals

On the instructions of Rahul Gandhi, candlelight marches will be held to protest against the Kathua and Unnao rape cases.

13 Apr 2018 4:55 PM

BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar was detained by the CBI for questioning in the wee hours on Friday. (Photo: File)

Arrest BJP MLA Sengar, not just detain: Allahabad HC orders CBI in Unnao case

The high court has also asked for a progress report in the case by May 2 and said it will monitor the probe.

13 Apr 2018 3:01 PM

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani said, 'The law and the administration will work according to the constitution. As a woman, I would request that victim shaming should not be done.' (Photo: File)

Smriti Irani condemns victim shaming, alleges politicisation of rape cases

Earlier, Union min Maneka Gandhi in a video said she was 'deeply, deeply' disturbed by Kathua rape case.

13 Apr 2018 2:43 PM

'The 2019 poll are going to be on the lines of Pakistan versus Bharat... Islam versus Bhagwan and so the respected people of the country you have to decide whether it will be Islam which will win or Bhagwan,' said Singh. (Photo: ANI)

2019 LS polls will be Islam vs Bhagwan, Pak vs India: BJP MLA

Surendra Singh had earlier stirred a row when he defended Unnao rape-accused Kuldeep Singh Sengar.

13 Apr 2018 2:24 PM

SP Vaid is the Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: File)

Kathua rape: It cannot get worse than this, says SP Vaid

'The SIT has done a very professional job and filed the charge sheet. Now we hope that justice will be done,' said Vaid.

13 Apr 2018 2:09 PM

'Investigation has been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). I believe the CBI would have arrested the MLA also. Our government will not compromise on this issue, no matter how influential the accused is, he will not be spared,' said Chief Minister Adityanath. (Photo: ANI)

Unnao rape: Accused will not be spared, reassures UP CM Adityanath

A senior UP BJP leader had earlier claimed that the CM's decision to arrest the MLA was revoked by a 'prominent person'.

13 Apr 2018 1:50 PM

The vicitm was born a Kashmiri Muslim into a family that falls under the category "Nomadic Tribe". Needless to say, her family was extremely poor. She perfectly embodied all the marginalities that India has systematically oppressed and tortured over years. (Photo: Facebook | @justiceforasifa)

Justice for Kathua rape victim: If we don't rise now, then when?

What could an eight year old probably have done to invite this fate upon herself?

13 Apr 2018 1:26 PM

The BJP leaders were seen snacking on sandwiches and chips in a video that went viral. (Screengrab | ANI)

Watch: After Cong, BJP lawmakers seen relishing snacks during fast

Two BJP members were found relishing sandwiches and chips as party, led by PM Modi, observed a day's fast across India.

13 Apr 2018 1:05 PM

The body of the girl, from the Bakherwal community, was recovered from Rasana forest on January 17, a week after she went missing while grazing horses in the forest area. (Photo: Facebook | @justiceforasifa)

Kathua rape: 2 BJP ministers instigated trouble, Cong demands answers

2 BJP ministers- Forest Minister Lal Singh and Industries Minister Chander Prakash Ganga-- had gone to the place of agitation last month.

13 Apr 2018 11:35 AM

A man clings on to the bonnet of a car in UP's Ramnagar as a block development officer drives for 4 km. (YouTube | Screengrab)

Roller Coaster: UP man hangs on govt officer's car bonnet for 4 kms

A govt officer from UP's Ramnagar drove for 4 kms with villager hanging on his car's bonnet. Both have filed cases against each other.

13 Apr 2018 11:13 AM

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