India, All india, 21st Sep 2017, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 21 Sep 2017

Speaking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's suggestion on an alliance between International Solar Alliance and New Development Bank, Sushma said she hopes that the BRICS nations can work together to give practical shape to the ambitious agenda of the Prime Minister in coming months. (Photo: Twitter/MEA)

India condemns N Korea's action, calls for efforts to disrupt terror at BRICS meet

The External Affairs Minister also asked the BRICS countries to step up the efforts for reforms in IMF and of the UN Security Council.

21 Sep 2017 9:50 PM

The minor girl's body was found on July 6 in Kotkhai. (Photo: PTI/File)

Kotkhai rape case: Himachal Pradesh HC gives CBI 3 weeks to complete probe

The CBI on Thursday told the court their investigation was at an advanced stage and sought four weeks to complete their probe.

21 Sep 2017 9:28 PM

All the IITs have a one-student-one-job principle, which means if a student gets a job offer during on-campus recruitment, he or she cannot appear for more interviews. (Photo: File/Representational)

IITs revoke ban on 30 companies that had withdrawn job offers to students

The decision to revoke the ban was taken on Wednesday at a meeting of the All-IIT Placement Committee (AIPC).

21 Sep 2017 8:39 PM

Honeypreet Singh is also included in the list, but Haryana DGP B.S. Sandhu on Monday said that no concrete evidence has been received regarding her whereabouts. (Photo: ANI)

Ram Rahim's daughter Honeypreet still missing 3 days after 'wanted' list released

Haryana DGP BS Sandhu refuted claims that Honeypreet Insaan has crossed over to Nepal via Bihar.

21 Sep 2017 7:13 PM

Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Vice-President Chandra Kumar Bose and Rajya Sabha member Roopa Ganguly on Thursday accused Mamata Banerjee of indulging in divisive politics. (Photo: ANI)

BJP slams Mamata, calls HC immersion order a victory for people

RS member Roopa Ganguly said that Banerjee's move had come with a motive 'to keep her Muslim vote bank intact.'

21 Sep 2017 6:57 PM

Someone can slit my throat but can't tell me what to do: Mamata on HC order

The court rebuked the Mamata government saying that it was exercising extreme power without any basis.

21 Sep 2017 6:39 PM

'Once Dawood Ibrahim is ready to return to India, the Narendra Modi government will blow its own trumpet over it...It will be a political move of the BJP,' he said. (Photo: PTI)

Dawood in talks with Centre for return to India, claims Raj Thackeray

He was addressing a gathering in Mumbai during the launch of his official Facebook page.

21 Sep 2017 4:53 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and actor Kamal Haasan during a press conference in Chennai, on Thursday. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

After Kamal Haasan's luncheon with AAP chief, Kejriwal urges actor to join politics

Kamal Haasan has been very active politically of late, often times levying corruption charges against state govt.

21 Sep 2017 4:09 PM

While Sonia Gandhi’s party, the Congress, led a national coalition, the Women’s Reservation Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha in 2010; but even after so many years the bill has suffered inaction in the Lok Sabha for one cause or the other. (Photo: PTI/File)

Sonia writes to Modi, presses for greater action on Women’s Reservation Bill

In her letter to Modi, Gandhi said that her party 'has always and will continue to support the legislation.'

21 Sep 2017 3:48 PM

The court also asked the police to ensure that specific routes are designated for immersion and Tazia. (Photo: DC)

Can immerse Durga idols on all days, including Muharram: Calcutta HC

Mamata sparked a controversy when she declared that Durga idols would not be immersed after 6 pm on Sept 30 (Dashami) and Oct 1.

21 Sep 2017 3:02 PM

The court rebuked the Mamata government saying that it was exercising extreme power without any basis. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Can't impose restrictions just because you are state: HC to WB on idol immersion case

Mamata sparked a controversy when she declared that Durga idols would not be immersed after 6 pm on Sept 30 (Dashami) and Oct 1.

21 Sep 2017 1:20 PM

The NHRC recently issued a notice to the Centre over its plan to deport Rohingyas, who are residing in various parts of India. (Photo: AFP)

Rohingyas illegal immigrants, not against law to deport them: Rajnath Singh

The Centre had said the continuance of the Rohingyas’ immigration and their stay was found to have serious national security ramifications.

21 Sep 2017 12:45 PM

Armed forces personnel approach the site of encounter. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

BSF retaliates indiscriminate firing by Pak in J&K's Ramgarh sector

No injuries or damages have been reported.

21 Sep 2017 11:32 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: PTI)

Don't create a line between communities: Calcutta HC to state

The Calcutta HC said the state cannot hinder the right to practise religion on the basis of a mere assumption of law and order disruption.

21 Sep 2017 8:54 AM

Proper cleanliness and hygiene at the station, stationary trains and efficient working of booking and reservation office would also be ensured.

Directors to be posted at top railway stations

The officers will be chosen from across different operational services of Railways after due screening and scrutiny.

21 Sep 2017 6:55 AM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: AP)

Sushma Swaraj to meet G-4 leaders on strategy

The four countries are looking to be permanent members of the UN Security Council.

21 Sep 2017 4:14 AM

Water gushes in as a wall of the Kohalgaon dam collapsed during trial run near Bhagalpur in Bihar on Wednesday, ahead of its scheduled inauguration by chief minister Nitish Kumar. (Photo: PTI)

Bihar canal wall collapses just before inauguration

Sources said the chief minister has asked the concerned department to assess the damage done to the canal and submit a report at the earliest.

21 Sep 2017 3:37 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that as per valuations, the Jaipur property would fetch the Centre Rs 14 crore, Mysore Rs 7.45 crore and Itanagar Rs 3.89 crore. (Photo: PTI)

Centre to exit three ITDC hotels, merge presses

The five presses are to be redeveloped and modernised through monetisation of their surplus land.

21 Sep 2017 3:15 AM

Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra (Photo: PTI/File)

CJI Misra puts end to ‘oral mentioning’ practice in SC

The CJI said senior lawyers would not be allowed to make a mention and only AOR could mention the matters.

21 Sep 2017 2:47 AM

Ryan owners fail to get protection from arrest in student murder case

Deputy commissioner Vinay Pratap Singh will be in-charge of the school during this period, said sources.

21 Sep 2017 2:27 AM

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