India, All india, 17th Nov 2019, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 17 Nov 2019

The Governor's role in the state can not be supported anyway. He has been continuing with his programmes keeping the state government in dark. (Photo: File)

TMC complains to Amit Shah against WB Guv role, plans to raise issue in Parliament

On Sunday it complained to Union home minister Amit Shah against Mr Dhankhar of running 'parallel administration' in the state.

17 Nov 2019 8:30 PM

The students have been protesting for nearly three weeks against the draft hostel manual, which had provisions for hostel fee hike, dress code and curfew timings. (Photo: File)

JNU teachers say admin open to talk to elected hostel representatives to end students' protest

The students' union has said it will take out a march to Parliament on Monday, when the winter session will begin.

17 Nov 2019 6:36 PM

The court will hear the matter on November 25. (Photo: Representational)

Delhi gangrape: court admits parents' plea seeking transfer of case to another judge

The victim's parents have sought court's direction to Tihar Jail authorities to expedite the execution of the rape convicts.

17 Nov 2019 6:16 PM

Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar City, was reeling under winter chill and witnessed the season's first snowfall earlier this month. (Photo: AFP)

Harsh winter prompts J&K administration to shift political prisoners to MLA Hostel

The winter chill took a toll on the health of the detenues -- National Conference, PDP and People's Conference leaders.

17 Nov 2019 5:56 PM

'The land of the mosque belongs to Allah and under Sharia law, it cannot be given to anybody,' AIMPLB secretary Zafaryab Jilani told reporters after a meeting of the board here. (Photo: ANI)

'It belongs to Allah': Muslim board to seek review of Ayodhya verdic, refuses to take alternative land

The five-judge Constitution bench had directed Centre to allot a five-acre plot to the Sunni Waqf Board in Ayodhya to build a mosque.

17 Nov 2019 4:11 PM

From uttapam to sprouted dal parantha - a book by UNICEF tells how to tackle problems of underweight, obesity and anaemia among children by consuming nutritious food that costs less than Rs 20. (Photo: istockphoto/ Greenapture)

From uttapam to sprouted dal parantha: UNICEF's recipes for healthy children

The book has been based on the findings of the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey 2016-18.

17 Nov 2019 2:59 PM

Tap water in Mumbai is safe to drink, a study by the Union Consumer Affairs Ministry has found that the samples collected from the financial capital are compliant with the Indian standards for drinking water, according to a report. (Representational Image)

Tap water drinkable only in Mumbai; Delhi, 13 state capitals fail test

The solution to this problem is to make compliance of quality standards for piped water mandatory across the country.

17 Nov 2019 2:31 PM

The Allahabad-based 'bank', which neither has ATMs, nor cheque books and its only 'currency' is Lord Ram. (Photo: Representational)

'Ram naam' bank, whose currency is lord Ram, to give bonus after Ayodhya Verdict

Also, an award will be given to devotees who have written the name of Lord Ram at least 1.25 lakh times by the midnight of November 9-10.

17 Nov 2019 1:32 PM

The Ram temple construction in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya will begin in April next year and it will be ready by 2022. (Photo: File)

Ram Temple construction in Ayodhya to begin in April 2020: sources

The sources further said that the government is considering the proposal to redesign Ayodhya considering Hanuman Garhi as the epicentre.

17 Nov 2019 12:04 PM

India on Saturday conducted successfully the first night trial of ''Agni-II'', its versatile surface-to-surface medium range nuclear capable missile from Dr Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast, defence sources said. (Photo: Twitter/ PPChaudharyMoS)

First night trial of Agni 2 missile conducted successfully in Odisha

The 2000 plus km range surface to surface missile has already been inducted and is part of countries arsenal for strategic deterrence.

17 Nov 2019 10:37 AM

The overall air quality in Delhi continued to remain in 'very poor' category for the second consecutive day on Sunday, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). (Photo: File)

Delhi breathes easier as AQI improves to 'poor'category

The spike in air pollution in the national capital is primarily due to insufficient rainfall and low wind speed.

17 Nov 2019 10:03 AM

Pathanamthitta District Collector, PB Nooh said that the 10 women group which had reportedly tried to enter the Sabarimala temple had returned on their own after learning of the temple rituals. (Photo: File)

Women group who tried to enter Sabarimala returned after learning temple rituals: PB Nooh

Nooh had said that all basic necessities such as toilets, water kiosks, and medical emergency centres are in place for the pilgrims.

17 Nov 2019 9:41 AM

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

NC, PDP reject idea of holding J&K polls

PDP leader Parvez Wafa said holding polls is unjustified, ironic and uncalled for.

17 Nov 2019 8:55 AM

Bhutan foreign minister to visit India from today

The MEA added, India and Bhutan share a unique and time-tested bilateral relationship, characterised by mutual trust, goodwill and understanding.

17 Nov 2019 8:25 AM

Defamatory comments against Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma architect of India’s partition, says MP leader

17 Nov 2019 8:22 AM

Pilots Captain M Sheokhand and Lieutenant Commander Deepak Yadav (right) after they managed to eject safely from their MiG-29K fighter jet that crashed shortly after it took off from INS Hansa in Goa on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Naval MiG-29K crashes in Goa

The Indian Navy and the Goa Police cordoned off the site of the mishap and were in the process of clearing the wreckage.

17 Nov 2019 8:07 AM

Terror groups use various apps to communicate and in the absence of the Internet in the Kashmir Valley, either side could not establish contact with the other. (Photo: PTI)

Intelligence warns of lone wolf attack in cities

Based on the assessment, a note is being prepared and sent to all states shortly to take adequate measures.

17 Nov 2019 8:04 AM

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar postpones Sunday meeting with Cong chief

The modalities of the government formation and allocation of portfolios will also be discussed in the meeting.

17 Nov 2019 7:46 AM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan (Photo: ANI)

Bullet-proof vehicle, jammer for Kerala CM Vijayan

The Chief Minister was issued a threat by Western Ghat Kabani dalam in connection with the killing of Maoists at Manjakkandi in Attappadi.

17 Nov 2019 7:41 AM

Though it is government's responsibility to implement the current Supreme Court judgment, there is a general feeling in legal circles about certain confusion related to the verdict.

CPM says no decision yet on issue of Sabarimala issue

In a statement, the secretariat said the CPM's well stated position is that man- woman equality should be ensured in all spheres.

17 Nov 2019 7:11 AM

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