India, All india, 18th Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Abdullah said in a statement in Srinagar that the issue is of vital importance for the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, as abrogation of Article 35A will have serious ramifications. (Photo: PTI)

Abdullah asks for special J&K house session to discuss Article 35A

Abdullah was concerned over 'unsatisfactory response' of Centre, State govts in putting up a strong case before SC in favour of Article 35A.

18 Aug 2017 9:21 PM

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar also referred to the US declaring the group's Pakistan-based chief Syed Salahuddin as a global terrorist nearly two months ago. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

MEA welcomes US designation of Hizbul Mujahideen as foreign terrorist organisation

The US on Wednesday had designated Hizbul Mujahideen as a 'foreign terrorist organisation'.

18 Aug 2017 8:47 PM

Terming it as a normal defence practice, Vietnam Foreign Ministry maintained that the procurement of defence equipment was consistent with the policy of peace and self-defence. (Photo: PTI)

In talks, no confirmation of sale of BrahMos to Vietnam: MEA

Earlier, Vietnam Foreign Ministry said the country was persistent in pursuing the national defence policy of peace and self-defence.

18 Aug 2017 7:56 PM

Three years and three weeks after his surprise appointment as the first CEO and Managing Director of Infosys, who was not a founder, Vishal Sikka gives up his post. (Photo: PTI)

Charisma and controversy: The Infosys years of Vishal Sikka

Sikka’s resignation ends a 3-year experiment of the IT bellwether with an 'outside' manager.

18 Aug 2017 5:45 PM

Local firms have long lobbied against Chinese involvement in the power sector, raising security concerns and saying they get no reciprocal access to Chinese markets. (Photo: PTI)

India to narrow down Chinese business; makes power, telecom rules stricter

Govt is checking on the telecoms sector, demanding higher security standards in an area dominated by Chinese makers.

18 Aug 2017 5:11 PM

Addressing the media in Lucknow, Yadav accused the Yogi Adityanath-led government of being hand-in-gloves with the CBI. (Photo: PTI)

BJP not party of words, UP will vote for SP in next poll: Akhilesh

Hitting out at Yogi govt, former CM said BJP promised 'achhe din' and befooled people to come to power at the Centre and the state.

18 Aug 2017 4:04 PM

Till Thursday, the death toll in Uttar Pradesh's BRD hospital since August 7 was 71 due to various causes including encephalitis. (Photo: PTI)

Need counter report on plea on kids' deaths in 6 wk: Allahabad HC to UP

The Lucknow bench of the high court fixed October 9 as the next date of hearing.

18 Aug 2017 2:43 PM

IndiGo has been forced to ground 13 planes and cancel 84 flights because of issues with engines. (Photo: PTI/File)

Engine glitches force IndiGo to ground 13 planes, cancel 84 flights: reports

However, a statement by IndiGo denied the reports terming it as misleading information by media.

18 Aug 2017 2:19 PM

CCTV footage shows a woman in a five star hotel in Delhi was assaulted by security manager. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Delhi: Woman staff loses 5-star job after complaining of assault by senior

The incident occurred on July 29 on victim's birthday when accused Pawan Dahiya assaulted her by calling her in a hotel room.

18 Aug 2017 12:33 PM

A man along with his child uses a make-shift raft to commute in a flood-hit village in Morigaon district in Assam on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Floods continue to batter Assam, 10 more killed, 31.55 lakh affected

With Thursday’s death, the toll rose to 49, 24 districts of Assam largely affected by floods.

18 Aug 2017 10:41 AM

Japanese Ambassador to India Kenji Hiramatsu said, 'We recognise Doklam is a disputed area between Bhutan and China and the two countries are engaged in border talks.' (Photo: PTI)

No force needed to change status quo: Japan backs India in Doklam standoff

The endorsement is a significant development at a regional level as China has violated agreements with Japan.

18 Aug 2017 10:12 AM

Neet 2017: SC bars medical admissions in Tamil Nadu

The bench rejected this submission and favoured a balanced approach and questioned as to why Tamil Nadu woke up at the last minute.

18 Aug 2017 6:56 AM

The Kalahandi-based poet on Wednesday filed the defamation suit at the court of civil judge senior division, Bhawanipatna seeking Rs 50 lakh in damages. (Photo: File)

Sexual slur: Poet files case against noted writer

Earlier this month, Pallishree had lodged a complaint at the Bhawanipatana town police station seeking stringent action against Das.

18 Aug 2017 6:40 AM

In 2009, the police instituted a case against Kartik for alleged harassment of a woman.

Parents in sling, man walks 40 km

The episode reminds one of Shravan Kumar of the Ramayan era.

18 Aug 2017 6:33 AM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

Gorakhpur infant deaths: Yogi to take action based on CS report

UP health minister Siddhartha Nath Singh said that loss of life due to such a reason was nothing less than a “heinous crime”.

18 Aug 2017 6:15 AM

The NIA had charge sheeted Purohit for taking part in conspiracy meetings and even agreed to arrange for the explosives to be used in the Malegaon blast.

Malegaon blast: Order on Col’s plea reserved by top court

The high court had held that there are grave charges against Purohit and there is prima facie evidence for proceeding with the trial.

18 Aug 2017 1:19 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the young entrepreneurs at the Champions of Change programme, organised by the NITI Aayog, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

No role of agents in government jobs, says Modi

Modi said the Centre had already ended the system of interviews for group-III and group-IV employees in the government, ending the role of middlemen.

18 Aug 2017 1:13 AM

Vyapam scam: CBI to file five fresh FIRs

Sharma is already accused in several cases, including those pertaining to recruitment of food inspectors, among others.

18 Aug 2017 1:13 AM

The fresh raids on Wednesday were mainly on the premises of close relations of businessman Watali.

Jammu and Kashmir: Businessman held in money laundering case

The NIA said that Watali was held in connection with a case pertaining to funding of separatist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.

18 Aug 2017 1:12 AM

Hizbul Mujahideen may be losing its grip on Kashmir

Salahuddin asserted that Hizb was a local organisation and had nothing to do with ISIS, al-Qaeda or Taliban.