India, All india, 17th Oct 2018, News & Stories from India

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MJ Akbar resigned on Wednesday over #MeToo allegations. (Photo: File | PTI)

MJ Akbar's resignation ‘victory of truth’, says Congress

Priyanka Chaturvedi said she saluted those women who stood on their charges against minister bravely despite 'brazen' stance taken by govt.

17 Oct 2018 9:38 PM

Ramdas also said that the charges against Akbar should be thoroughly probed. (Photo: File)

A good decision: Ramdas Athawale on colleague MJ Akbar's resignation

The Minister of State for Social Justice also said the law will take its own course if Akbar was found guilty 'in an enquiry'.

17 Oct 2018 9:15 PM

The bomb, made with gelatin sticks and a detonator switch and packed in a gift box, was delivered by a courier at the Shri Krishna School run by Vitthal Dobaria, 320 km from Rajkot, on October 12. (Representational Image)

With 'thank you' message, school owner gets parcel bomb in gift box

The bomb, made with gelatin sticks and a detonator switch and packed in a gift box, was delivered by a courier to the school owner.

17 Oct 2018 8:55 PM

MJ Akbar, the Minister of State for External Affairs, stepped down Wednesday, following a spate of allegations of sexual harassment during his days as editor of several publications. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘Feel vindicated’: Journalists who accused MJ Akbar welcome his resignation

Priya Ramani, against whom Akbar has filed defamation case, said she looked forward to day when she would get justice in court.

17 Oct 2018 8:51 PM

Melsanthi Unnikrishnan Nampoothiri opens the Sabarimala temple for the five-day monthly pooja in the Malayalam month of 'Thulam', Sabarimala on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Sabarimala Temple opens amid tension, no woman from ‘banned’ age group

Despite SC verdict, no women from 'banned' age group could make it to Sabarimala's precincts due to violent protests.

17 Oct 2018 8:36 PM

The bishop, who was escorted by Punjab police personnel, did not talk to the media. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Rape accused bishop arrives in Jalandhar, supporters shower rose petals on him

Mulakkal smiled as followers showered rose petals on him. Till a few weeks ago, he held charge as the bishop of the Jalandhar diocese.

17 Oct 2018 8:05 PM

'Why is the Modi government not naming its good friends and cronies who owe crores to the public? Several have already looted and been allowed to scoot. But farmers and the poor are pilloried and shamed for meagre amounts,' tweeted Yechury. (Photo: File)

Modi govt allowed 'good friends', 'cronies' to loot public banks: Sitaram Yechury

Sitaram Yechury said in the Modi regime, farmers and the poor are 'harassed' for measly amounts.

17 Oct 2018 7:58 PM

Zika virus has been found in some mosquitoes taken as samples from Sindhi Camp and densely populated Shastri Nagar. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

Zika cases rise to 86 in Jaipur; Centre sends ICMR team for vector control

Of the total affected 86 people, 23 are pregnant women, said a health ministry official.

17 Oct 2018 7:37 PM

In a brief statement, Akbar said he had decided to seek justice in a court of law in his personal capacity. (Photo: file)

Women activists welcome Akbar's resignation; call it victory for India's #MeToo

Akbar stepped down Wednesday following a spate of allegations of sexual harassment during his days as editor of several publications.

17 Oct 2018 7:22 PM

The two cases against Rampal and his followers were filed at Barwala police station on November 19, 2014. (Photo: File | PTI)

Godman Rampal, in jail for murder, gets life imprisonment in another case

Rampal and some of his followers had been charged with murder, wrongful confinement of people and criminal conspiracy.

17 Oct 2018 6:53 PM

Akbar stepped down today as the Minister of State for External Affairs, following a spate of allegations of sexual harassment during his days as editor of several publications, by several women journalists. (Photo: File)

‘Chaal, Charitra, Chehra’ exposed: AAP praises women who ‘forced’ Akbar to resign

Reacting to Akbar's resignation, AAP spokesperson said the action was 'not sufficient' and demanded criminal proceedings against him.

17 Oct 2018 6:40 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi welcomed Manvendra Singh into the party fold at his residence in the morning. (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Manvendra Singh joins Congress, party hopes to get Rajput votes in Rajasthan polls

The Congress believes Manvendra Singh will help bring Rajput votes to the party in the December 7 Rajasthan elections, party leaders said.

17 Oct 2018 6:28 PM

As per the proposed amendment sent by the commission to the government, 'anonymous contributions above or equal to the amount of Rs two thousand should be prohibited.' (Representational Image)

Slash cap on anonymous donations to parties from Rs 20,000 to Rs 2000: EC asks govt

There is no constitutional or statutory prohibition on receipt of anonymous donations by political parties.

17 Oct 2018 6:25 PM

Akbar's name had cropped up in the social media campaign #Metoo against alleged sexual harassment when he was in Nigeria. (Photo: File)

Court to hear MJ Akbar's criminal defamation case tomorrow

Akbar on Wednesday tendered his resignation as Minister of State for External Affairs.

17 Oct 2018 6:16 PM

In the last fortnight, at least 20 women have spoken out against MJ Akbar. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘Appropriate to step down, challenge false charges’: MJ Akbar’s full statement

MJ Akbar resigned from his post of Minister of State External Affairs on Wednesday.

17 Oct 2018 5:43 PM

MJ Akbar said that he has decided to seek justice in the court. (Photo: File)

#MeToo: Union Minister MJ Akbar resigns over sex harassment charges

MJ Akbar resigned from his post of Minister of State External Affairs.

17 Oct 2018 5:01 PM

Over 30 girls were allegedly raped at the shelter home run by Brajesh Thakur, chief of the state-funded NGO. (Photo: File)

ED registers case under PMLA in Muzaffarpur shelter home case

The Enforcement Directorate, they said, will soon issue summons to the accused including the shelter home owner Brajesh Thakur.

17 Oct 2018 4:54 PM

While Mehul Choksi has been last reported to be in Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda, the Interpol has recently issued a red corner notice against Mihir Bhansali in case. (Photo: File)

PNB fraud: Assets worth Rs 218 cr of Mehul Choksi, other accused seized

ED said 3 provisional orders under PMLA were issued by its zonal office for attachment of properties in India and abroad.

17 Oct 2018 4:46 PM

The police booked Ashish Pandey, son of ex-BSP MLA Rakesh Pandey, for allegedly brandishing a gun at guests and threatening them in foyer of The Hyatt Regency hotel in R K Puram. (Photo: Screengrab)

‘Man in pink pants showed gun, said will kill you’: Victim in police complaint

Three teams of Delhi Police are in Lucknow to trace accused Ashish Pandey, who is missing since the video of incident went viral.

17 Oct 2018 3:10 PM

The News Minute reporter Saritha S Balan (L) and Republic TV's South India bureau chief Pooja Prasanna (R) were attacked by anti-women protesters near Sabarimala temple. (Photo: Facebook, Twitter Screengrab respectively)

Women journalists attacked near Sabarimala despite police presence

Journalists were attacked at Pamba by anti-women protesters when they had gone to cover agitations near Sabarimala temple.

17 Oct 2018 3:02 PM

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