India, All india, 15th Jun 2017, News & Stories from India

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UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

Will dissolve Shia, Sunni waqf boards over corruption charges: UP CM

MoS Waqf Mohsin Raza said, the dissolution process has been started after taking into account all legal aspects.

15 Jun 2017 8:37 PM

The cop, who had received multiple bullet wounds, was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. (Photo: ANI)

J&K: Militants shoot policeman dead in Kulgam district

Constable Shabir Ahmad was shot outside his residence at Bogund in Kulgam district.

15 Jun 2017 7:50 PM

Security personnel stand guard during strikes in Darjeeling on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Total rises to 1400 as Centre deploys 400 more paramilitary personnel in Darjeeling

The Home Ministry is closely monitoring the situation and assisting the state govt to restore normalcy and peace in the district.

15 Jun 2017 7:14 PM

File photo of Mushtaq Zargar (Photo: DC)

Will free Kashmir from Indian yoke through more attacks: Militant Zargar

Zargar is a resident of central Srinagar and heads the Al-Umar Mujahedin group.

15 Jun 2017 6:40 PM

Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Abdul Karim Naik (Photo: PTI)

Zakir Naik's school running without authorisation certificate: Govt

SP MLA Abu Asim Azmi, who recently took over the institution, alleged that ‘there was a conspiracy to harass’ the school management.

15 Jun 2017 6:21 PM

According to defence PRO Colonel Chiranjit Konwer, the incident took place on Wednesday night. (Photo: File/Representational)

Arunachal: Army opens fire at, kills villager mistaking him as ultra

Based on specific intelligence on movement of a hardcore terrorist group, the Army challenged the villager when he arrived at the spot.

15 Jun 2017 5:31 PM

Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia having meal with the party leaders and workers during the 72-hour Satyagraha to protest against killing of farrmers in Mandsaur police firing in Bhopal on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

If BJP-ruled Maharashta, UP can give loan waiver, why can't MP: Scindia

Scindia, criticised the BJP govt for not taking any action against those who fired at farmers in Mandsaur last week, killing 5.

15 Jun 2017 4:59 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addresses people during a programme at Campierganj in Gorakhpur on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Let's make it people's movement: UP CM's appeal to masses for International Yoga Day

Yogi Adityanath lauded Narendra Modi for achieving international recognition for the ancient Indian tradition of yoga.

15 Jun 2017 4:25 PM

Earlier today, police recovered more than 300 weapons, including arrows and explosives in raids on premises connected with Gorkha Janmukti Morcha chief Bimal Gurung. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

GJM protesters, cops hurl stones at each other; car set ablaze in Darjeeling

The demand for a separate Gorkhaland state is fast turning into a major political crisis for Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee.

15 Jun 2017 3:17 PM

The remarks made by Sadhvi Saraswati on Wednesday evening triggered a sharp reaction from the Congress. (Photo: Youtube | Screengrab)

Those who eat beef should be brought before public, hanged: Sadhvi Saraswati

Sadhvi Saraswati also wanted the Hindus to keep arms in their homes to protect themselves.

15 Jun 2017 2:25 PM

Heavy showers have lashed at Borivali, Kandivali, Andheri, Bandra, Dadar, Worli, Parel and parts of south Mumbai. (Photo: AP)

Heavy rainfall in parts of Mumbai, Manipur leads to flood-like situation

Ten incoming flights were diverted to other airports after heavy rains in Mumbai.

15 Jun 2017 1:58 PM

SC issues notice to Centre on plea challenging cattle sale ban

The Centre had on May 26 banned the sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter.

15 Jun 2017 1:17 PM

Congress MLA Abdul Sattar Abdul Nabi (L) beating up a farmer along with his supporters. (Photo: ANITwitter)

Situation demanded such step: Congress MLA after beating up farmer in Maharashtra

This incident comes at a time when the farmers have been agitating across the country for loan waivers and better cash for their produce.

15 Jun 2017 1:08 PM

Sources in the government said that as on May 31, the fine amounts to Rs 27,73,802 and it will be recovered from the party. (Photo: PTI)

PWD slaps AAP Rs 27 lakh as fine for 'unauthorised occupation' of party office

The fine, which is 65 times the license fee, will go on increasing if the party doesn't vacate the office, the sources said.

15 Jun 2017 11:54 AM

Family carry body of girl on stretcher after hospital did not provide ambulance. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Odisha: Denied ambulance, man carries daughter's corpse on stretcher

On the way, police stopped the father and arranged a government dead body-carrying vehicle, and sent the body to the village.

15 Jun 2017 11:09 AM

There have been 10 ceasefire violations in past four days and total 14 ceasefire violations along the LoC and the International Border in Jammu region since January 1 (Representational image)

J&K: 2 Pak soldiers killed in retaliation by Indian Army along LoC

The Pakistan Army resorted to shelling of mortar bombs and firing of small arms and automatic weapons on forward posts and civilian areas.

15 Jun 2017 7:59 AM

Within the next four months, the government is planning to make it mandatory for all passengers booking air tickets to provide either their Aadhaar, passport or PAN card number, which will be linked with the PNR number in the booking. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Government plans ‘risk’ profiling of air passengers soon

The government is planning to make it mandatory for all passengers booking air tickets to provide either their Aadhaar, passport.

15 Jun 2017 3:39 AM

To provide relief to farmers hit by natural calamities, the government has decided to give two per cent interest subsidy for the first year on the restructured amount. (Photo: PTI)

Centre approves disbursal of short-term crop loans to farmers

Those who repay on time will get a three per cent rebate; that is, they will be charged only four per cent interest.

15 Jun 2017 3:35 AM

Security personnel inspecting the spot where four Suicide attackers were killed during their attack on CRPF camp, at Sumbal in Bandipora district of north Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

Intel warns of major terror hit in Kashmir

The alert comes in the wake of a grenade attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama on Wednesday and on its Bandipora camp on June 5.

15 Jun 2017 3:14 AM

Gujarat’s Kamal Trivedi leads in A-G race

Venugopal has been appointed by the Supreme Court to represent the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI in the 2G scam.

15 Jun 2017 3:09 AM

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