India, All india, 14th Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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The driver's statement was recorded under duress by the Delhi Police, the CBI submitted in the high court, the agency sources said. (Photo: File)

Cops forced auto driver to say he dropped Najeeb at Jamia: CBI in Delhi HC

Najeeb Ahmed went missing on Oct 15 following an on-campus scuffle allegedly with ABVP members the night before in Mahi-Mandavi Hostel, JNU.

14 Nov 2017 9:47 PM

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya has been in the UK since March 2016. (Photo: AP | File)

No threat to Vijay Mallya's life in jail: India to tell UK court

The Indian government's assurance will be conveyed to Westminster Magistrates' Court in London.

14 Nov 2017 9:35 PM

India has 3.4 lakh people in the top 1 per cent of global wealth holders, a Credit Suisse report said. (Photo: AFP)

Number of ultra rich in India to surpass 3 lakh by 2022: Report

A Credit Suisse Report said since 2000, wealth in India has grown 9.9 per cent per annum, faster than the global average of 6 per cent.

14 Nov 2017 9:21 PM

The changes in visa norms will also have expansion of scope of eligible applicants. (Photo: Twitter/@PMOIndia)

Japan to relax visa norms for Indians from January 1

The relaxed visa regime will not only have simplification of visa application documents but also expansion of scope of eligible applicants.

14 Nov 2017 9:01 PM

According to police, the man splashed petrol on Induja and used a lighter to set her on fire. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Love turns bitter: Stalker burns 21-yr-old techie alive in Chennai

Induja's family claims she had rebuffed him while the accused says they were in a relationship and had plans to marry, police said.

14 Nov 2017 7:46 PM

The protesters barged into the mall from the backdoor and broke the ticket window of the theatre; police have arrested eight people in connection to the incident. (Photo: File)

Padmavati row continues: Rajput group vandalises theatre in Kota over screening of trailer

Workers of the Rajput Karni Sena vandalised shops in the Aakash Mall, where the theatre is located.

14 Nov 2017 7:26 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he looked forward to hosting the US delegation to the upcoming Global Entrepreneurship Summit, showcasing innovation and collaboration between the two countries. (Photo: Twitter/@narendramodi)

Modi, Trump vow for India, US to have 'world's greatest militaries'

The two leaders discussed detailed strategic partnership between US-India and their shared commitment to a free, open Indo-Pacific region.

14 Nov 2017 5:47 PM

Country's environment minister Harsh Vardhan contrasted the pollution choking large swathes of north India, including the capital, with the 1984 gas leak in Bhopal that killed at least 25,000 people and remains the world's worst industrial disaster. (Photo: AP)

Don't panic, take routine precautions: Environment min on Delhi smog

India's leaders have been criticised for failing to tackle Delhi pollution, which experts say is wiping yrs off the lives of its citizens.

14 Nov 2017 5:31 PM

Attorney General KK Venugopal had said the petitioner should withdraw the plea as it has cost the reputation of the institution. (Photo: PTI)

Judges bribery scandal: SC dismisses plea seeking SIT probe

'We are not above law but due process must be followed. No FIR can be lodged against a judge by judicial order,' SC said.

14 Nov 2017 3:09 PM

The three properties are Hotel Raunaq Afroz, also known as Delhi Zaika, Shabnam Guest House and six rooms in Damarwala building. (Photo: File)

Dawood's 3 properties in Mumbai auctioned for Rs 11.58 crore

Properties were auctioned by the Ministry of Finance, under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act.

14 Nov 2017 3:06 PM

In May, the Delhi HC transferred the investigation into the case from the police to the CBI, after Najeeb's mother, Fatima Nafees, approached it following the police's failure to trace the victim. (Photo: File)

Najeeb Ahmed missing case: CBI seeks more time to complete probe

In a status report submitted before the court, CBI stated that the probe was underway and that it required more time to complete it.

14 Nov 2017 1:56 PM

The NGT also asked the government as to why it can't run special buses for women to solve the problem of transport during the Odd-Even rule. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi smog: AAP govt withdraws petition after NGT rejects odd-even exemptions

The government on Saturday had put Odd-Even on hold after the NGT objected to the exemptions granted to women and two-wheelers.

14 Nov 2017 1:40 PM

The inmate who is now out on bail also averred that a special vehicle brings food for Ram Rahim and that the authorities also cut out portions from newspapers which castigate the jail administration. (Photo: AP)

Ram Rahim favoured: Dera chief gets special treatment in jail, says inmate

The inmate further alleged that ever since Ram Rahim was admitted in jail, other prisoners are being deprived of basic necessities.

14 Nov 2017 1:18 PM

Tramadol, described by the WHO as a safe analgesic, is banned in various parts of the world. (Photo: File | Representational)

Indian workers in Middle-east serve sentences for unwitting possession of illegal drugs

Indian migrant workers in Gulf states put in long hours in the searing heat and then pop painkillers to keep going.

14 Nov 2017 12:37 PM

There were 159 passengers and crew on board the plane. (Representational Image)

Narrow escape for IndiGo passengers as wild boar strays on runway, comes under aircraft

After 45 minutes, the pilot carried out a precautionary landing back at the Vizag airport to get necessary inspections done, IndiGo said.

14 Nov 2017 11:58 AM

The GST Council, headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, had last week brought down tax rate on 178 products from 28 per cent to 18 per cent. (Photo: PIB | Twitter)

Linking GST cuts to elections, political demands ‘juvenile’: Jaitley

However, the finance minister ruled out Congress' demand to cap GST rate at 18 per cent.

14 Nov 2017 10:53 AM

Several members of Meo Muslim community gathered outside Alwar hospital and demanded action against the cow vigilantes responsible for Ummar Khan’s death. (Photo: Asian Age)

Rajasthan: 2 held for killing man transporting cows, 4 identified

On Sunday, a man was shot dead by cow vigilantes while transporting cows in Rajasthan's Alwar.

14 Nov 2017 9:40 AM

Income Tax department also raided the Tamil television channel, Jaya TV, over suspected tax evasion. (Photo: PTI)

Rs 1,430 crore undisclosed income found during raids on Sasikala clan, Jaya TV, says I-T dept

I-T sleuths last Thursday conducted multi-city raids on 187 premises, including those linked to Sasikala, Dhinakaran.

14 Nov 2017 9:09 AM

Both the encounters are underway. (Representational Image)

J&K: Encounter between security forces, terrorists underway in Kulgam, Awantipora

While searches were intensified towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon security forces triggering an encounter.

14 Nov 2017 8:58 AM

The Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA) made the recommendations in its submission to the top court on strengthening Delhi-NCR’s Graded Response Action Plan. (Photo: PTI)

Ban diesel vehicles, close thermal power plants: EPAC to Delhi govt on air pollution

EPCA observed that stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana is a contributory factor but not the only problem during winter.

14 Nov 2017 8:22 AM

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