India, All india, 19th Oct 2017, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 19 Oct 2017

Hinting at Pakistan, India categorically said that the 'states hosting the terrorists and their sanctuaries must eliminate them immediately and without distinction.' (Photo: AP/File)

India condemns Afghan attack, says states hosting terror must eliminate it

India has expressed its deep concern over the growing incidents of terrorist violence against Afghanistan.

19 Oct 2017 7:13 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath coming out from Hanuman Garhi Mandir Ayodhya on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Ayodhya is my personal belief, it's my duty to develop temple town: Yogi

'I am trying to bring the Ayodhya town on the world tourist map by ensuring all-round development,' the chief minister said.

19 Oct 2017 6:01 PM

The IAF will be conducting the aircraft touchdown exercise on the Agra Expressway near Bangarmau in Unnao district, according to PRO, Defence (Central Command), Gargi Malik Sinha. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

20 IAF planes to touch down on Lucknow-Agra Expressway next week

A traffic blockade will be put in place from October 20, to prepare the highway stretch for the event.

19 Oct 2017 5:23 PM

On October 10 while hearing Hadiya's case, the High Court gave the same verdict that 'all inter-religious marriages cannot be termed love jihad'. (Photo: Representational/File)

All love marriages cannot be termed as 'love jihad': Kerala HC

The court further said that these kind of marriages should be encouraged as there is no boundary for love.

19 Oct 2017 3:33 PM

On Wednesday, Darul Iftaa, which issues the Darul Uloom Deoband's edicts, pronounced that Muslim men and women should not post pictures of themselves or their family members on social media, adding that the act is un-Islamic. (Photo: ANI)

Muslim cleric issues fatwa banning posting pictures on social media

Earlier on October 9, the seminary had issued another fatwa banning Muslim women from plucking, trimming and shaping their eyebrows.

19 Oct 2017 3:32 PM

Fire breaks out at LIC building on Jawahar Lal Nehru road. (Photo: ANI)

Video: Fire breaks out at central Kolkata office building, no casualties

The Jeevan Sudha building houses the server room of the State Bank of India’s global market office.

19 Oct 2017 3:19 PM

Northern Command chief Lt General Devraj Anbu and Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen J S Sandhu are also in Gurez accompanying the Prime Minister, an Army official said. (Photo: ANI)

Modi calls soldiers his 'family', celebrates Diwali with Army in J&K's Gurez valley

The Prime Minister is accompanied by Army Chief General Bipin Rawat who was camping in the Gurez sector since Wednesday.

19 Oct 2017 1:49 PM

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) General Secretary Roshan Giri has alleged that his house was ransacked by West Bengal Police on Wednesday night. (Photo: ANI)

West Bengal Police ransacked my house: GJM Gen Secy Roshan Giri

The conflict between GJM leaders and West Bengal Police has culminated into violent clashes in the past.

19 Oct 2017 12:51 PM

On Wednesday, Sushma had directed the Indian High Commission in Islamabad to issue a visa to a Pakistani child for medical treatment in India. (Photo: PTI/File)

Diwali sweet to Pak as India to grant medical visa to all deserving cases

'On the auspicious occasion of Deepawali, India will grant medical visa in all deserving cases pending today,' Swaraj tweeted.

19 Oct 2017 12:50 PM

Army chief General Bipin Rawat, Northern Command chief Lt General Devraj Anbu and Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen J S Sandhu were also in Gurez accompanying the prime minister, an Army official said. (Photo: AP/File)

Modi, Army chief in J&K's Gurez valley to celebrate Diwali with troops

Modi had spent Diwali with the people of Kashmir in 2014 in the aftermath of the devastating floods in the Valley.

19 Oct 2017 12:21 PM

Four injured admitted in Chandigarh have received serious burn injuries, police said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Cooking gas cylinder blasts at house in Panchkula, 8 injured

The blast was so intense that the house collapsed and the window panes of about 20 houses adjacent to it were damaged.

19 Oct 2017 11:43 AM

The Gujarat government also raised the annual income cap from Rs 1.50 lakh to Rs 2.50 lakh for the 'Ma-Vatsalya' scheme for free medical treatment of up to Rs 2 lakh for serious ailments. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Gujarat govt doles out sops ahead of Assembly polls; teachers to get salary hike

Employees of 105 municipalities would now get salaries according to the provisions of the 7th Pay Commission.

19 Oct 2017 11:08 AM

Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with artistes dressed up as Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshman during Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

This is my personal faith, no one can interfere in it: Yogi slams Oppn

Adityanath offered prayers at Hanumangarhi Temple, Sugreev Temple and Ram Janam Bhumi in Ayodhya.

19 Oct 2017 10:54 AM

The man, who hailed from a poor family, also alleged that he lost his child as the hospital staff refused to attend to the ailing girl. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar: Man ferries 9-yr-old daughter's body due to lack of ambulance

With little money on him, he carried his daughter's body on his shoulder for 4 km to an auto-rickshaw stand at Phulwari Sharif in Patna.

19 Oct 2017 10:42 AM

Locals, including children, join soldiers to make Diwali celebrations a memorable one. (Screengrab)

Video: Soldiers in J&K's Poonch district celebrate Diwali

Soldiers celebrated the auspicious festival by lighting oil lamps.

19 Oct 2017 10:17 AM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday directed the Indian High Commission in Islamabad to issue visa to a Pakistani child for medical treatment in India. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sushma Swaraj grants medical visa for Pakistani child's liver treatment

A child's father had requested Swaraj to grant medical visa for his son, saying he needed post-liver transplant evaluation in India.

19 Oct 2017 8:47 AM

The poll panel explained that nearly 100 slips are printed during commissioning of the paper trail machines and during mock poll.

Election Commission fixes 1,400 voter limit per polling station

Himachal Pradesh will be the second state after Goa with 100 per cent VVPAT or papertrail coverage.

19 Oct 2017 4:05 AM

Union Minister and RLSP chief Upendra Kushwaha (Photo: PTI)

Upendra Kushwaha to join hands with RJD?

The RLSP is, at present, an ally of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre.

19 Oct 2017 3:50 AM

Odisha government to amend law on abuse at workplace

“A proposal has been given in the meeting to give additional powers to the commission,” said Ms Baxipatra.

19 Oct 2017 3:39 AM

The CBI recently told a parliamentary panel it was not allowed by the then Central government to approach the Supreme Court against a 2005 Delhi high court order in the Bofors case. (Photo: YouTube screengrab)

CBI will look into claims by detective on Bofors probe

Michael Hershman was quoted as telling TV channels that Rajiv Gandhi got very upset when “our work was uncovered”.

19 Oct 2017 2:05 AM

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