India, All india, 20th Nov 2018, News & Stories from India

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Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi if his slogan of 'na khaaoonga, na khaane doonga' has now changed into 'sab khane walaon ko bachaoonga, aankh moondte dekhta jaoonga'. (Photo: File | ANI)

Congress demands probe after CBI officer's claim on Ajit Doval, Union minister

Congress said that it would raise the issue in Parliament.

20 Nov 2018 1:43 PM

Verma had stepped down as the minister for social welfare in August, following reports that her husband, Chandrashekhar Verma, had close links with Brajesh Thakur, the prime accused in the Muzaffarpur shelter home scandal. (Photo: File)

Absconding ex-Bihar minister Manju Verma surrenders in court

Sc had had rapped Bihar Police for failing to arrest the former minister and directed DGP to appear before it if she was not nabbed Nov 27.

20 Nov 2018 12:29 PM

Amit Shah slammed the Pinarayi Vijayan government's handling of the situation in Sabarimala as 'disappointing' and accused the Kerala government of treating pilgrims as 'Gulag inmates' and making them spend nights next to 'pig droppings'. (Photo: File | AP)

Kerala govt's handling of Sabarimala issue 'disappointing': Amit Shah

Shah said BJP supports Ayyappa devotees who hold Sabarimala tradition close to heart and won't let LDF 'crush people's faith with impunity'.

20 Nov 2018 11:52 AM

Chandramukhi is pitted against former minister and senior Congress leader Mukhesh Goud and controversial BJP leader T Raja Singh in the constituency. (Photo: Facebook)

32-year-old transgender files nomination papers for Telangana elections

Chandramukhi is contesting on a CPM-led Bahujan Left Front or BLF ticket from Goshamahal constituency.

20 Nov 2018 11:52 AM

In a post on Twitter, Gandhi wrote in Hindi which roughly translates to, "In Delhi, a crime thriller by the name of 'Chowkidar hi chor' is being played. (Photo: File)

Crime thriller 'Chowkidar hi chor' being run in Delhi: Rahul Gandhi

The Gandhi scion's comments come after the Reserve Bank of India on Monday held a crucial board meeting.

20 Nov 2018 11:31 AM

Alok Verma has petitioned the Supreme Court against the government’s decision to strip him of his powers and send him on compulsory leave. (Photo: File)

'None of you deserve hearing': SC angry over 'leak' of Verma's reply

Supreme Court adjourned the hearing on CBI Director Alok Verma's plea November 29.

20 Nov 2018 11:15 AM

Sheikh, a suspected gangster with terror links, was shot dead on November 26, 2005 while he was in custody of the Gujarat Police in an alleged fake encounter. His wife Kausar Bi was also allegedly killed in a similar manner within a few days. (Photo: File)

Sohrabuddin killed with motive of political, monetary gains: Investigator

CIO Amitabh Thakur told the court that he had not found any material evidence to show who the political beneficiaries were.

20 Nov 2018 10:47 AM

Visuals from a polling station in Udhampur's Tikri. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Voting underway for phase 2 of Jammu and Kashmir panchayat polls

Voting began at 8 am and will end at 2 pm in 828 polling stations in Kashmir and 1,351 in Jammu division.

20 Nov 2018 10:27 AM

10 others injured in an explosion near an ordnance depot in Maharashtra's Wardha district on Tuesday morning. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

6 dead in explosion at Pulgaon Army depot in Maharashtra’s Wardha

The explosion took place around 7 am while ammunition was being unloaded for disposal, a Defence official said.

20 Nov 2018 9:48 AM

The woman said she was later treated at a local hospital, but was held captive by the accused's family for 10 days, before she was freed by her father. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

Uttar Pradesh: Man chops off wife's tongue over argument over dowry

The police have registered a case against the husband, Akash, who is the son of a police constable.

20 Nov 2018 9:42 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu address the media after their closed door meeting at Nabanna in Kolkata Monday Nov 19 2018. (Photo: PTI)

As Chandrababu Naidu meets Mamata Banerjee, BJP says 'futile attempt'

BJP spokesperson Narasimhra Rao took dig at Naidu after he announced that a planned conclave of oppn parties for Nov 22 has been postponed.

20 Nov 2018 9:39 AM

A joint team of the Army's paratroopers, the state police and the CRPF were on a cordon and search operation at Nadigam village, 60 km from Srinagar, when the terrorists opened fire at them, leading to an encounter. (Representational Image)

Army soldier killed in encounter in J&K, 4 militants shot dead

The gunfight is going on, the official said, adding that further details are awaited.

20 Nov 2018 9:04 AM

Of 72 seats, the polling for two constituencies- Amaamora and Modh is being held from 7 am to 3 pm while voting in the remainder of the constituencies will take place from 8 am to 5 pm. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Chhattisgarh elections: 71.93 per cent voter turnout recorded till 6 pm

The second phase of polling was held in 72 seats spread across 19 districts, out of the 90-member Assembly.

20 Nov 2018 8:10 AM

The security guard of the ATM kiosk and one of his friends were detained for questioning in connection with the incident.

Odisha: Woman gangraped, manhunt launched

The victim was reportedly kidnapped and taken inside the ATM counter where the accused duo raped her.

20 Nov 2018 7:12 AM

Police personnel inspect the site of a blast at the Nirankari Bhavan in Adliwal village near Amritsar. (Photo: PTI)

Amritsar grenade attack: Rajnath chairs high-level security meet

A team from the NIA has already visited the blast site near Amritsar which comprised senior investigators and explosive experts.

20 Nov 2018 7:07 AM

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh (Photo: PTI)

Punjab CM hints at Pak hand in Amritsar ‘terror’ hit

The CM assured that culprits would soon be arrested and denied that the incident had any religious overtones and described it as a terror act.

20 Nov 2018 6:36 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

At road project launch, PM Modi hits Congress on delays

Modi said the KMP and metro rail-link projects will improve connectivity in the region and the skill university will help empower the youth.

20 Nov 2018 6:18 AM

As he memorably puts it, “I don’t think the swine had really gotten over the War, because he kept kicking at the Union Jack on my ambulance. (Representional Image)

On the contrary: Ambulance to Afghanistan

Geoff created history in 1972 when he drove down from London to Bangalore in a vintage WW II ambulance picked up in a junkyard.

20 Nov 2018 6:04 AM

The VHP has already announced that its leaders will meet all 543 members of Parliament and seek their support for the ordinance. (Representational image)

VHP readies for a replay of 1992 in Ayodhya

Motorcycle rallies are being held with volunteers waving saffron flags and chanting “Jai Shri Ram” in all major cities of Uttar Pradesh.

20 Nov 2018 1:52 AM

Rahul Gandhi has Modi phobia, says Amit Shah

Shah said while addressing an election meeting in district headquarters town of Narasinghpur in MP.

20 Nov 2018 1:45 AM

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