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

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India, All india, 18 Nov 2017

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani (Photo: PTI)

Gujarat poll: BJP releases second list with 36 candidates; takes total to 106

On Friday, the party had announced 70 candidates, including Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

18 Nov 2017 9:52 PM

The AIKSCC, an umbrella forum of farmers, will also organise 'Kisan Mukti Sansad' or farmer's parliament at the venue of their protest. (Photo: File)

Farmers to participate in 2-day protest to demand for better prices, debt waiver

Around 180 farmer organisations will participate in the protest to demand what was promised during Modi's 2014 Lok Sabha campaign.

18 Nov 2017 9:42 PM

Security forces cordoned off and launched a search operation in Chandergeer village in Hajin area of the district after receiving specific intelligence input about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Zakiur Lakhvi's nephew among 6 killed in J&K

A Garud commando of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was also killed, a defence spokesperson said.

18 Nov 2017 6:34 PM

The Congress on Wednesday alleged that the Rafale deal amounted to compromising on national interest and security and promoted 'crony capitalism,' while causing a loss to the public exchequer. (Photo: PTI | File)

Def Min should be 'ashamed' of being silenced by 'boss': Rahul on Rafale deal

Rahul played on Sitharaman's words stating that she should be 'ashamed of being silenced by the Modi govt'.

18 Nov 2017 6:06 PM

'The incident took place at around 12.15 pm when the deceased were trespassing between Malad and Goregaon stations,' WR Chief Public Relations Officer Ravinder Bhakar said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Trespassing claims lives: Express train runs over 3 women in Mumbai

Another woman was injured in the tragic incident, a Western Railway official said.

18 Nov 2017 5:42 PM

'New courses and programmes will have to be devised if our education system is to answer the needs of the next 25 or 30 years', the President said. (Photo: File)

President Kovind urges DU to 'adapt to changing trends in higher education'

He also stressed on the importance of online courses, saying 'it has an exciting potential to democratise knowledge.'

18 Nov 2017 5:30 PM

'The school manager did not listen to my child; he just cut off his jeans and then used the scissors on his legs,' the victim's father said. (Photo: ANI)

Kanpur school cuts off student's jeans for not wearing uniform; victim suffers injuries

A case has been registered by the police against the school management under Sections 324 and 504 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

18 Nov 2017 5:27 PM

The issue was discussed in detail at Wednesday's meeting of the core group on Kashmir, chaired by the union home minister and attended by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, where it was decided to ask the Jammu and Kashmir government to work on the cases of juveniles. (Photo: PTI/File)

Interlocutor effect: Rajnath Singh asks J&K govt to shift juveniles from jails to remand homes

Top officials of ministries of home and defence, chiefs of intelligence agencies, besides Sharma also attended the meeting.

18 Nov 2017 4:41 PM

Joshi said it was lack of intellectual insight on part of the filmmakers to have treated the certification process haphazardly to suit convenience. (Photo: File)

Prasoon Joshi slams Bhansali for private screening of 'Padmavati'

The CBFC Chairman said the action has compromised the role of systems and balances that are part of a functioning industry.

18 Nov 2017 4:17 PM

The cop, who has been serving in the police force since 2010, took the decision to change her gender after she felt connected more with the masculine gender due to what she describes as hormonal imbalances. (Photo: Representational)

Mumbai lady constable denied sex realignment surgery, moves HC

The cop's lawyer appealed to the authorities to allow her to undergo the surgery saying that his client's human rights are at stake.

18 Nov 2017 3:45 PM

Actor Rahul Roy joined the BJP in the presence of Union Minister Vijay Goel. (Photo: ANI)

'Big Boss' winner, 'Aashiqui' actor Rahul Roy joins BJP, thanks Modi, Amit Shah

The actor said he is elated with the decision of joining BJP.

18 Nov 2017 3:42 PM

Residents at Vijoynagar town of Arunachal Pradesh pay Rs 8,000 for one bag of cement, that too if it is available. (Representational Image|PTI)

This border village in Arunachal pays Rs 8,000 for each bag of cement

Vijoynagar, a sub-divisional town under Changlang district, pays Rs 150 a kg for cement and Rs 250 for salt.

18 Nov 2017 3:15 PM

In October, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi had lashed out at the Modi government, calling the GST - 'Gabbar Singh Tax', meant to extort money from people. (Photo:PTI)

Rahul's body language takes after that of Gabbar Singh, says Giriraj Singh

Union MSME minister Giriraj Singh said the concerns of the business community were being addressed by the government.

18 Nov 2017 11:53 AM

Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman AS Kiran Kumar also said there is a move by space agencies around the world including India and China, to reduce the cost of accessing space. (Representational Image | File)

India, Japan looking at future for possible joint lunar mission: ISRO Chairman

ISRO Chairman AS Kumar said there is a visible change in the relationship between space agencies of India and Japan.

18 Nov 2017 11:40 AM

In an application to a court on November 15, Indrani Mukerjea also asked for Peter Mukerjea's call data records (CDR) for the period between January 2012 and December 2012, and from January 2015 to December 2015. (Photo: File)

Court asks Peter Mukerjea, CBI to file replies on Indrani's application

On Nov 15, Indrani had filed a plea in court saying Peter might have caused her daughter's disappearance out of 'greed and ill-will'.

18 Nov 2017 10:58 AM

CPI(M) general-secretary Sitaram Yechury also criticised the Narendra Modi-led government for delaying the winter session of the parliament and said these were the 'signs' that it was not willing to face the House. (Photo: PTI)

Moody's upgrade: Nothing to celebrate, India lags behind in global indices, says Yechury

Yechury alleged that Modi-led govt is trying to evade 'uneasy questions' that it might face over corruption charges ahead of Gujarat poll.

18 Nov 2017 10:30 AM

The 10th round of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held in Beijing. (Photo: PTI)

Days after Doklam standoff, India, China hold first border talks in Beijing

Both sides reviewed the situation in all sectors of border and agreed that maintenance of peace in border areas is important.

18 Nov 2017 9:29 AM

Storm over novel on Maharaja Ranjeet Singh

The author was conferred the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2011 for his novel Dhahaan Dilli Kingre based on the life of Punjabi folk hero Dulla Bhati.

18 Nov 2017 7:31 AM

Amir Hussain Lone batting in a cricket match.

Kashmir’s para-cricketer is a youth icon

All rounder Parvez Rasool, the first cricketer from Jammu & Kashmir to have played in the IPL, is also from Bijbehara.

18 Nov 2017 7:26 AM

Winged visitors bring cheer to tourism trade

At Banswara and Jhalawar the number of foreign tourists’ arrival has been growing steadily.

18 Nov 2017 7:23 AM

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