India, All india, 13th Jul 2017, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 13 Jul 2017

A file photo of Taj Mahal hotel during a gun battle between security forces and militants inside the hotel in Mumbai in 2008. (Photo: AP)

26/11 terror attacks: Another LeT suspect released on bail in Pak

The prime suspect in the case, LeT operations commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, is already out on bail since April 2015.

13 Jul 2017 9:22 PM

In a span of twenty days, Indian coast guard units on patrol intercepted two suspicious foreign flag vessels off the Gujarat coast. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Indian Coast guards intercept 2 suspicious vessels, alert authorities

Both the vessels had departed foreign ports and were not scheduled to enter any Indian port.

13 Jul 2017 8:59 PM

Rights activist Irom Sharmila. (Photo: PTI)

Irom Sharmila to marry her long-time partner Desmond Coutinho in TN

She filed the application for registration of marriage under Hindu Marriage Act Wednesday evening in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu.

13 Jul 2017 8:50 PM

Meira Kumar called Arvind Kejriwal and asked him to support her, said AAP spokesperson Sanjay Singh. (Photo: PTI)

AAP extends support to Oppn presidential candidate Meira Kumar

On July 17, the electors will cast their votes to elect the next President of India.

13 Jul 2017 8:18 PM

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti lays a wreath on a grave at Martyr's Graveyard in Srinagar on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

Curfew, restriction in parts of Kashmir to hold back rallies on martyrs' day

The authorities, 'as a precautionary measure', have suspended rail and mobile internet services across Kashmir.

13 Jul 2017 8:06 PM

In April this year, India had requested Islamabad to facilitate Pakistan visas for Jadhav's family to meet him. (Photo: Videograb)

Pak says reviewing visa request of Jadhav's mother; no information, declares MEA

However, earlier Pakistan's Foreign Office said that it was considering the request of Jadhav's mother to grant her a visa.

13 Jul 2017 6:58 PM

Pakistan earlier last week alleged that the Indian security forces are using ammunition containing chemical agents in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

India used chemical weapons in J&K, says Pak media; MEA rejects claim

'The claims are completely baseless and incorrect. India is against the use of chemical weapons anywhere in the world,' the MEA said.

13 Jul 2017 6:30 PM

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokersperson Gopal Baglay clearly stated that the primary reason behind India and Pakistan conflict is the cross border terrorism emanating from 'other side'. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

India rejects China's offer to intervene in improving Indo-Pak ties

Earlier Beijing stated that the conflict between India and Pakistan is threatening peace and stability in the region.

13 Jul 2017 6:08 PM

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut urged that an ordinance in this regard should be passed and the Ram temple should be built without any delay. (Photo: PTI/File)

Ram temple: Won't go by court's verdict, says Sena, bats for ordinance

The court has said that the Ayodhya dispute is a sensitive and sentimental issue, which needs to be settled amicably and through consensus.

13 Jul 2017 5:44 PM

Eighteen opposition parties have come together to take on the government in parliament during the Monsoon Session beginning July 17 over demonetisation, GST and various other issues, according to political sources. (Photo: PTI)

18 oppn parties to target Govt in Parliament on 5 issues including GST

Leaders of these 18 parties discussed the broad strategy and issues to be taken up in parliament during the meeting in Delhi on Tuesday

13 Jul 2017 5:37 PM

Yechury said that law must take its course and the guilty must be punished. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Centre sheltering private armies to target minorities in name of cow protection: Yechury

Yechury added that the CPM has been demanding and will continue to demand a complete ban on these private armies.

13 Jul 2017 5:07 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath denies special treatment, says no to pomp and show during field visits (Photo: File | PTI)

UP CM Yogi Adityanath says no to AC, sofa, red carpet on field visits

Chief Minister's Office has said CM was 'extremely unhappy' over extravagant arrangements that were made for his visits to martyrs homes.

13 Jul 2017 3:33 PM

Ahead of the Parliament session, beginning Monday, the government is apparently aiming to build a consensus to deal with its biggest neighbour as well as on the Kashmir issue. (Photo: PTI)

Sushma, Rajnath to brief Oppn on Sikkim standoff, J&K issue

The Union ministers will also give a detailed presentation on the government action on the two issues.

13 Jul 2017 2:04 PM

Taking steps towards cleaning the river, the tribunal said that Uttar Pradesh should be 'duty-bound' to shift tanneries from Jajmau to Unnao or any other place it considers appropriate within six weeks. (Photo: File/Representational)

No-development zone near Ganga, Rs 50k fine for dumping: Green bench

NGT has formed a supervisory committee to oversee implementation of directions passed in its 543-page judgement and submit report to it.

13 Jul 2017 1:59 PM

The report comes amid rife speculations that Sasikala is receiving VIP treatment at the Parappana Agrahara central prison. (Photo: File)

Jail report says Sasikala paid bribe of Rs 2 cr to prison staff for VIP care

The report also said that there was a separate kitchen set up for Sasikala in the prison, which is against the rules.

13 Jul 2017 12:19 PM

Meira Kumar on Wednesday met Congress MLAs in Raipur, seeking their support for the July 17 presidential election. (Photo: PTI)

Prez poll called Dalit vs Dalit contest shows society's real face: Meira Kumar

Kumar further added that whenever 2 people from upper castes contested prez election, their achievements, qualities were discussed.

13 Jul 2017 11:22 AM

On March 3, the Supreme Court of India had granted the 'last opportunity' to the government and the ECI to spell out their stand on a plea for barring convicts from contesting polls for life and stopping them from entering the judiciary and the executive. (Photo: File)

Clarify stand on barring convicted politicians: SC to ECI

When SC asked ECI to clarify its stand, its lawyer said that it is supporting the cause to the extent of decriminalisation of politics.

13 Jul 2017 10:43 AM

The Army has been pressing the government for ensuring speedy procurement of key military platforms citing evolving security challenges. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Army granted special powers to buy weapons for military emergencies

A top govt official said the financial power vested to buy the complete range of weapons systems may translate into Rs 40,000 crore.

13 Jul 2017 10:08 AM

The meeting was held to demand a CBI probe into gangster Anandpal Singh's police encounter which took place on June 24 in Churu district. (Photo: Facebook)

Mob pelts stones, injures 16 cops over Jaipur gangster encounter

A woman probationary IPS officer, Monika Sen, and the gunman of the Nagaur SP went missing during the clashes but were found later.

13 Jul 2017 9:39 AM

While addressing people at Somnath chowk before the march, Kumar, who is facing sedition charges, attacked the BJP governments at the Centre and in Gujarat, claiming that atrocities on Dalits and Muslims have increased under them. (Photo: PTI)

Gujarat: Kanhaiya, Mevani take out 'freedom march' demanding land for dalits, detained

Mevani, who is the convener of Rashtriya Dalit Adhikar Manch, had invited Kumar to take part in the Freedom March in Mehsana on Wednesday.

13 Jul 2017 8:53 AM

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