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

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Modi will cast his vote at Sabarmati, Advani at Jamalpur-Khadia seat and Jaitley in Vejalpur constituency, all located in Ahmedabad.

BJP top leaders Modi, Advani, Jaitley to vote in 2nd phase of Gujarat polls tomorrow

BJP president Amit Shah and former Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel are also expected to cast their votes on the same day.

13 Dec 2017 9:34 PM

Singh said that he did not discuss Gujarat elections with anyone else at the dinner hosted by Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar as alleged by Modi. (Photo: Twitter)

Manmohan accuses Modi of spreading falsehoods for political gains

Singh said that he sincerely hoped that the PM will show 'maturity and gravitas', as expected of the high office he holds.

13 Dec 2017 8:48 PM

Modi said that the previous government, banks, industries and market-related organisations knew about the scam but nobody acted upon it. (Photo: PTI/File)

Non-Performing Asset biggest scam of UPA govt: Modi

The PM remarked that the NPA was a bigger scam than Commonwealth or 2G and questioned the silence of FICCI over it.

13 Dec 2017 6:34 PM

Roy has alleged that while he was in West Bengal, he always found that the local police were monitoring his movements. (Photo: File)

Phone tapping row: Delhi HC disposes Mukul Roy’s plea

The court, however, gave Roy the liberty to approach it again if he finds any concrete evidence substantiating his allegations.

13 Dec 2017 3:54 PM

The ED had alleged that Tandon and the other accused in the case 'conspired so that demonetised currency would be collected and deposited in various accounts of the firms which have huge cash in hand, and from those accounts demand drafts in fictitious names would be issued.' (Photo: Representational | PTI)

Ex-Cong MLA routed Rs 8 crore black money after demonetisation

According to official sources, the Enforcement Directorate now will soon seek his remand from court and question him at length.

13 Dec 2017 3:29 PM

While Prasad welcomed the revelation, Rijiju went on to say that it is an answer to people who did not believe the Ram Setu is man-made. (Photo: Twitter)

Ram setu integral to Indian heritage, don't meddle with it: Ravi Shankar

Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju also said it is an answer to the people who did not believe that Ram Setu is man-made.

13 Dec 2017 2:58 PM

Swamy said the fact was mentioned in a report by retired Director Generals of Geological Survey of India which was presented in front of the Supreme Court. (Photo: File/PTI)

Ram Setu man-made, coral cannot form mid-ocean: Subramanian Swamy

A promo of an upcoming show on Discovery Communications-owned Science Channel, has claimed that the Ram Setu was man-made.

13 Dec 2017 2:21 PM

The PM had a series of productive bilateral and multilateral engagements at 15th ASEAN-India Summit in Philippines in November this year. (Photo: ANI)

Modi invites 10 ASEAN leaders to be Republic Day chief guests

PM Modi had earlier exhorted the ASEAN to intensify cooperation in fighting terrorism and violent extremism.

13 Dec 2017 1:51 PM

Modi and Singh met outside Parliament before paying tribute to the nine people, including security personnel, who died after five terrorists entered Parliament complex and opened indiscriminate fire on December 13, 2001. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Keeping political differences aside: At Parliament, Modi, Manmohan shake hands

The meeting holds significance as a war words ensued between the PM Modi and Singh, leading to a controversy amid Gujarat polls.

13 Dec 2017 1:18 PM

According to police, after investigation, a search team was sent to Delhi and Verma was held from Ghaziabad, and claimed to have recovered 500 CDs, pen drives etc. (Photo: Twitter | @patrakarvinod)

‘Fake sex CD’ case: CBI takes over probe from Chhattisgarh police

According to procedure, CBI has re-registered the FIRs of the Chhattisgarh Police which were registered against Verma on Munat's complaint.

13 Dec 2017 1:07 PM

Leaders from the BJP, the Congress and other parties came together along with Prime Minister Modi to pay tribute. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Parliamentary attack anniversary: Modi, Manmohan Singh pay tribute

On December 13, 2001, five heavily-armed terrorists belonging to terror outfit LeT and JeM opened fire at the Parliament House.

13 Dec 2017 12:23 PM

'Some people objected and raised slogans during the ceremony. We received information that a Councillor tried taking oath in Urdu,' said Aligarh DM Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod.(Photo: ANI)

BJP, BSP workers clash as new Mayor takes oath in Urdu

The incident came to light on Tuesday when the newly elected Mayor and BSP corporators took oath in Urdu.

13 Dec 2017 11:14 AM

Former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, former Coal Secretary HC Gupta, former Jharkhand Chief Secretary Ashok Kumar Basu and one other as guilty in the coal scam case. (Photo: PTI/File)

Coal scam: Ex- J’khand CM Koda, 3 others found guilty of corruption

The quantum of punishment to all four accused will be announced on Thursday.

13 Dec 2017 10:56 AM

India's coalition partners, the release said, have remained steadfast in their support not only for a permanent solution on public stockholding but also on other issues of interest to developing countries. (Photo: AFP)

WTO: India's strong message to US after food stockpile issue hits roadblock

India's attempts to find a permanent solution to food stockpile issue has hit a roadblock as the US refused to engage.

13 Dec 2017 10:47 AM

'One mushroom costs Rs 80,000, and he eats five mushrooms a day. That is why I wonder how he turned so fair. He was as dark as me,' Thakor said. (Photo: File | Facebook)

Mushrooms, the secret to Modi’s fairness: Alpesh Thakor

Thakor's claim that complexion of Modi has turned fair because he eats mushrooms imported from Taiwan that cost Rs 80,000 per piece.

13 Dec 2017 10:25 AM

Wang's visit to New Delhi is the first by a top Chinese official to India after the 73-day Doklam standoff. (Photo: PTI | File)

Doklam standoff put severe pressure on India, China ties: Wang Yi

Wang said that Sino-Indian relations are at a crucial period and most important thing for both nations is to cultivate mutual trust.

13 Dec 2017 9:19 AM

According to Sharma, who felicitated for the success of his book at a session in Buenos Aires, the book highlights the issue of public stockholding in India and elsewhere and also the policy constraints being faced by developing nations on account of the WTO rules. (Photo: File)

Delhi professor’s book on food security becomes best seller at WTO meet

It deals with food security problems in 12 countries, including China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey and Zimbabwe.

13 Dec 2017 8:47 AM

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said that Narendra Modi should be ashamed of making such 'wild allegations' against Singh, whom 'no one in the world could point fingers at'. (Photo: File)

‘Shame on you’: NCP Chief after Modi’s remark on Manmohan Singh

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar also alleged that Modi has destroyed the country and belittled the office of the Prime Minister.

13 Dec 2017 8:35 AM

'I hope no Kejriwal comes out of my movement again,' Hazare told reporters after addressing a public meeting. (Photo: PTI | File)

Hope no Kejriwal will emerge from my movement again: Anna Hazare

Hazare said a big rally would be organised at the national capital on March 23 and urged the farmers to join it in huge numbers.

13 Dec 2017 8:04 AM

To a query, Rao said that party state unit president and former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa’s stay in jail for some time over corruption-related cases would not dent his image. (photo: DC)

Karnataka becoming another Kashmir with killing of Hindu activists, alleges BJP

Muralidhar Rao, said BJP would also create awareness among people about the ‘deteriorating’ law and order situation in the state.

13 Dec 2017 7:56 AM

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