India, All india, 14th Jan 2019, News & Stories from India

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 | Last Update : 10:37 AM IST

India All India 14 Jan 2019

India, All india, 14 Jan 2019

‘The Government of India has attempted to stifle the independence of the institution of the CBI by appointing the Director of the CBI in an arbitrary and illegal manner,’ the plea claims. (Photo: File)

Appointment of Nageswara Rao as interim CBI director challenged in SC

Petition, filed by RTI activist Anjali Bhardwaj, sought laying down of mechanisms to ensure transparency in appointment of CBI director.

14 Jan 2019 6:39 PM

The violence which occurred after right-wing activists protested against alleged cow slaughter in the area claimed the lives of a police officer and a civilian. (Photo: PTI)

National Security Act invoked against 3 for cow slaughter in Bulandshahr

7 were arrested in cow slaughter case out of which three of them—Azhar Khan, Nadeem Khan, Mehboob Ali—were charged under NSA.

14 Jan 2019 6:36 PM

PM Modi asked everyone to fill the survey and urge others to do as well. (Photo; PTI | File)

In pre-poll survey on NaMo app, PM Modi seeks feedback from citizens

It asked people to rate the government, local BJP leaders and even whether they think the 'mahagathbandhan' in their area will work.

14 Jan 2019 6:11 PM

A video grab shows two women clobbering 16 puppies to death in Kolkata. (Photo: Sourced from Facebook)

2 women clobber 16 puppies to death in Kolkata, gruesome video surfaces later

The 25-second clip shows two women wearing gloves thrashing the puppies even as they were trying to run away.

14 Jan 2019 5:06 PM

The police alleged that Kanhaiya was inciting, being part of the mob shouting anti-India slogan. (Photo: File)

'Kanhaiya Kumar raised anti-India slogans at JNU,' says 1200-page chargesheet

Delhi Police also charged Umar Khalid, Anirban Bhattacharya for allegedly shouting anti-India slogans during an event.

14 Jan 2019 3:44 PM

The government also released a sum of Rs 1600 crore in order to provide minimum support price (MSP) to the maximum number of farmers. (Photo: ANI | File)

WB govt to bring unorganised workers under social security scheme

‘Under the scheme, unorganised workers are getting financial assistance of Rs 20,000 per annum for any ailment,’ the statement said.

14 Jan 2019 3:23 PM

A senior police official said the matter was sorted out after the man apologised to the woman. (Photo: Facebook | Pakistan High Commission New Delhi)

Woman accuses staffer of Pak High Commission of ‘inappropriate’ touch

The man said his hand merely brushed past the woman due to the heavy crowd in the market, police said.

14 Jan 2019 3:20 PM

‘Shortage of personnel at various levels in CBI is a perennial problem. The committee has expressed its concern on this on several occasions,’ has been said in a parliamentary committee report. (Photo: File)

No director of prosecution in CBI, govt seeks nominations from ministries

It is for the first time that the CBI is working without its regular chief and the Director of Prosecution.

14 Jan 2019 2:27 PM

Kumaraswamy's statement came after Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader G Parameshwara held an urgent meeting with party leaders over reports that the MLAs were allegedly taken by the leaders to Mumbai. (Photo: ANI)

Cong MLAs informed me before going to Mumbai: K'taka CM on horsetrading

'My govt isn't under any threat. I know who all BJP is trying to contact and what they're offering. I can handle it,' said Kumaraswamy.

14 Jan 2019 2:23 PM

The petition had requested SC to put out guidelines against chief minister resorting to such acts of protest, report said. (Photo: File | Twitter | @ArvindKejriwal)

‘Dismissed’: SC rejects plea requesting to stop Kejriwal’s hunger strike

'The Chief Minister of Delhi goes on a hunger strike and you want us to pass an order? Dismissed, said CJI Ranjan Gogoi.

14 Jan 2019 2:22 PM

The order also mentions that whoever wants to adopt cows can deposit the amount decided by the local cow shelter and can visit the cows anytime. (Representational image)

Rajasthan govt to felicitate those adopting stray cows

‘The idea behind the step is to conserve cows with cooperation from people,’ said Vishram Meena, director of Gopalan.

14 Jan 2019 1:46 PM

According to police officials, the fire has been doused and the area is being cleared now. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Fire breaks out at camp at Kumbh Mela premises in Prayagraj

Multiple tents were engulfed in the fire which erupted after a cylinder exploded in a tent at camp of Digambar Akhada.

14 Jan 2019 1:26 PM

Yechury's remarks came at a time a section of the state CPI(M) leadership was keen on an electoral understanding with the Congress to defeat the Trinamool Congress and the BJP in West Bengal. (Photo: File)

Talks of CPI(M)-Cong alliance for LS polls to be 'initiated at state level': Yechury

Yechury was replying to question on why CPI(M) was not initiating talks with Congress at the national level to put up an anti-BJP front.

14 Jan 2019 1:17 PM

‘Puducherry government will impose a ban on plastic usage from March 1, 2019,’ Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy said. (Photo: Twitter | DC File)

Puducherry to ban plastic from March 1

On March 23 last year, the Maharashtra govt had also issued a notification imposing ban on manufacture, use and sale of plastic materials.

14 Jan 2019 1:02 PM

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal visited a cow shelter in Sonipat's village Saidpur. (Photo: Twitter | @AamAadmiParty)

Kejriwal visits Haryana cow shelter, says seeking votes in name of cows a ‘sin’

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also accused BJP-led Haryana government of not allocating sufficient funds for cattle fodder.

14 Jan 2019 12:15 PM

Meanwhile, Kumaraswamy accused the BJP of attempting to destabilise his government by trying to poach coalition MLAs. (Photo: File)

Cong shouldn't treat JD(S) as 'third grade citizens' in seat sharing: K'taka CM

Regarding projecting Rahul as PM face of anti-BJP combine, Kumaraswamy said Deve Gowda had announced JD(S) support to Gandhi scion.

14 Jan 2019 12:14 PM

Earlier on Saturday, Rajbhar had said that his party will part ways with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) does not want to continue with the alliance. (Photo: ANI)

Burn politician who tries to provoke, create Hindu-Muslim violence: OP Rajbhar

Rajbhar, a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government has always been a bit critical of the BJP government.

14 Jan 2019 12:07 PM

Meanwhile, sources claimed that the presence of people with extreme Leftist views in the program might have forced the Kerala chief minister to skip the function. (Photo: File)

Kerala Chief Minister backs out of event celebrating menstruation

Two-day program titled 'Aarpo Aarthavam' (Hurray menses) was organised by some activist groups.

14 Jan 2019 11:59 AM

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief has been away from active politics since December 2017, when he was convicted in the Deoghar treasury case, which was followed by convictions in two more fodder scam cases. (Photo: File)

From jail, Lalu makes 'humble appeal' to people to be on guard against hate politics

Lalu Yadav, who is serving sentences in fodder scam cases shared his views on political situation prevailing on his official Twitter handle.

14 Jan 2019 11:53 AM

'We need to follow the customs and practises of our forefathers and abandon west-oriented lifestyles,' he said while speaking during the second anniversary function of the Swarna Bharat Trust''s (SBT) branch in Hyderabad.. (Photo: File)

Give up 'west-oriented lifestyles', return to Indian traditions: M Venkaiah Naidu

'Traditional food habits and customs are not only time-tested but are healthy too,' said Naidu.

14 Jan 2019 11:46 AM

1 of 2

Columns

Shobhaa De