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

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TeH leader Mohammad Ashraf Sahrai was active in radicalising the youth of valley and encourage them to join militancy. (Representational photo: File)

Separatist leader arrested in J&K for suspected terror links

The leader was part of separatist political party Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TeH).

17 Dec 2018 7:48 PM

The apex court had said there is no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the procurement of 36 fighter jets from France. (Representational Image)

3 BJP MPs move notice of breach of privilege against Rahul Gandhi

They alleged that he spoke ‘falsehood’ and ‘misled the House’ over Rafale Deal deal in his speech during a debate in July.

17 Dec 2018 7:21 PM

Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot said objectives of bill includes protecting interests of transgenders, defining of term 'transgender', to give them recognition and setting up of a national transgender council. (Representational Photo: AP)

Lok Sabha passes Transgender bill, seeks to empower community with separate identity

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2016, seeks to define transgenders and prohibit discrimination against them.

17 Dec 2018 7:07 PM

Rajeev Saxena, director of two Dubai-based filed application through his advocate before Special Judge Arvind Kumar, saying he was anticipating arrest. (Photo: File)

VVIP Chopper case: Dubai-based accused moves for anticipatory bail

Co-accused and alleged middleman Christian James Michel, a British national, was extradited from Dubai to India earlier this month.

17 Dec 2018 6:56 PM

Bhupesh Baghel administered oath of office by Governor Anandiben Patel at the ceremony held at an indoor stadium in Raipur. (Photo: ANI)

Congress' Bhupesh Baghel takes oath as Chhattisgarh Chief Minister

T S Singh Deo and Tamradhwaj Sahu, who were once the front-runners for the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister’s post, were sworn in as ministers.

17 Dec 2018 6:53 PM

1 person dies and 47 people have been rescued till now. (Photo: ANI)

1 dead, 47 rescued as massive fire breaks out at hospital Mumbai's Andheri

10 fire engines were rushed to the spot to bring the blaze under control. 1 rescue van and 16 ambulances were also despatched.

17 Dec 2018 6:30 PM

'After joining this post (of Chief Minister), the first file I have signed is of farm loan waiver of Rs 2 lakh each, as I had promised to the farmers,' Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath said. (Photo: ANI)

Two hours after taking oath as MP CM, Kamal Nath waives farm loan

Following the poll campaign promise, Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath announced farm loan waiver of up to Rs 2 lakh.

17 Dec 2018 6:09 PM

'Sajjan Kumar wasn't given any ticket by our party and he doesn't hold any office,' Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal said. (Photo: File)

Neither Sajjan Kumar was given ticket, nor he holds office: Congress

Kapil Sibal said BJP is trying to give political colours to court's verdict and asked them to stop doing so.

17 Dec 2018 5:41 PM

Hamid Nihal Ansari, a 33-year-old Mumbai resident, was lodged in the Peshawar Central Jail after being sentenced by the military court on December 15, 2015. (Photo: File)

Pakistan releases Indian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari after 6 years

‘Ansari is being released upon completion of his sentence and is being repatriated to India,’ Pakistan Foreign Office said.

17 Dec 2018 5:40 PM

'Rahul Gandhi should resign as Congress' chief. Kamal Nath ji's name crops up along with affidavit and evidence in a report submitted to Nanavati Commission,' BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said. (Photo: ANI)

1984 riots: BJP asks Rahul Gandhi to resign, demands Kamal Nath’s expulsion

'A man involved in anti-Sikh riots has been made the MP CM. Rahul Gandhi must expel him from the party,' Sambit Patra said.

17 Dec 2018 5:06 PM

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has been calling for the strictest of punishments for the handful of individual Congress leaders who had been involved in instigating the riots. (Photo: File | PTI)

Amarinder Singh hails Sajjan Kumar's conviction in 1984 anti-riots case

Delhi High Court said Sajjan Kumar's life imprisonment will be for the remainder of his life and asked him to surrender by December 31.

17 Dec 2018 4:47 PM

'The 1984 anti-Sikh riots was a one-sided massacre...the Delhi High Court convicting Sajjan Kumar in this case is a severe jolt for the Congress,' Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Conviction of Sajjan Kumar a 'jolt' for Congress: Prakash Javadekar

Javadekar demanded action against newly-appointed MP CM Kamal Nath for his alleged involvement in 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

17 Dec 2018 3:54 PM

‘Rahul Gandhi should reveal his source of information,’ Union minister Smriti Irani said. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Lies of Rahul Gandhi on Rafale deal have been exposed’: Smriti Irani

‘The Congress has not only spread lies but has also tried to malign the Indian Air Force and the defence establishment,’ Smriti Irani said.

17 Dec 2018 3:43 PM

Congress leader Kamal Nath was sworn in as the 18th chief minister of Madhya Pradesh in Bhopal. (Photo: ANI)

Congress’ Kamal Nath sworn in as Madhya Pradesh chief minister

Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oath of office to Kamal Nath.

17 Dec 2018 3:21 PM

Delhi High Court said Sajjan Kumar's life imprisonment will be for the remainder of his life and asked him to surrender by December 31. It also asked him not to leave Delhi before that. (Photo: File | PTI)

Justice finally delivered: AAP, BJP, Punjab Cong welcome Sajjan Kumar's conviction

The Delhi High Court sentenced Sajjan Kumar for conspiracy to commit murder and sentenced him to imprisonment for life.

17 Dec 2018 3:03 PM

Saima (centre), wife of slain Abid Hussain Lone, being consoled by local women in J&K's Pulwama. (Photo: Kashmir Life)

Pulwama killing leaves Indonesian woman, her 3-month-old child devastated

Among 7 civilians killed in troops’ firing in J&K's Pulwama on Saturday was an MBA pass out from university in Indonesia.

17 Dec 2018 2:38 PM

K T Rama Rao has been appointed as TRS working president as K Chandrasekhar Rao would be focusing on national politics. (Photo: Twitter | @trspartyonline)

KCR’s son K T Rama Rao takes over as TRS working president

K T Rama Rao's appointment is being seen by many as a move anointing him as heir apparent to the party president.

17 Dec 2018 2:18 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi at Ashok Gehlot's swearing-in ceremony as Rajasthan Chief Minister. (Photo: Twitter | @RahulGandhi)

Thanks for believing in Congress, will fulfil responsibility: Rahul to Rajasthan

'It is an honour for the Congress party to serve Rajasthan. We will fulfil our responsibility,' Rahul Gandhi tweeted.

17 Dec 2018 2:08 PM

The Real-Time Governance Centre at the state Secretariat in Amaravati announced that 'Phethai' weakened into a cyclone as it made landfall near Katrenikona around 12.25 pm with a wind speed of 80 kmph. (Representational Image | AP)

Cyclone 'Phethai' makes landfall, normal life hit in coastal Andhra Pradesh

Holiday has been declared for educational institutions in the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh as a precautionary measure.

17 Dec 2018 1:42 PM

Sajjan Kumar does not hold a position of power in the party, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Don't politicise Sajjan Kumar conviction in 1984 anti-Sikh riot case: Congress

Delhi HC on Monday convicted Congress leader for conspiracy to commit murder in the case and sentenced him to imprisonment for life.

17 Dec 2018 1:25 PM

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