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

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India and China have agreed that maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas is an important prerequisite for sustained growth of bilateral relations, Union minister VK Singh said. (Representational Image)

No interference allowed: India on Chinese criticism of projects near LAC

VK Singh said India, China reviewed the situation in all sectors of the border during the 10th round of talks on boundary issues in Nov.

21 Dec 2017 9:24 PM

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India would like good relations with Pakistan provided Islamabad takes action against terror groups. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Take steps against terror groups on your soil to better bilateral ties: India to Pak

Pak army chief had on Tuesday said that they can resolve issues with India through talks instead of war.

21 Dec 2017 8:36 PM

Kulbushan Jadhav, 47, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism in April, following which India moved the ICJ in May. (Photo: PTI)

Kulbushan Jadhav not under threat of immediate execution: Pak

Pak said Jadhav 's mother, wife are permitted to him in the light of 'Islamic traditions and based on purely humanitarian grounds.'

21 Dec 2017 7:59 PM

Police have recovered the pistol from the spot and have summoned the boy's father for questioning. (Representational Image)

UP: Boy uses father's pistol to shoot at girl, fires at self later

The girl, studying at a school in Delhi, was shot at in the head by the boy following a heated argument, police said.

21 Dec 2017 7:31 PM

Special CBI Judge OP Saini on Thursday rued that despite having 'religiously' devoted 7 years to 2G scam cases, no 'legally admissible evidence' was placed before him by the CBI. (Photo: PTI | File)

I religiously awaited for evidence for 7 yrs, but in vain: Special CBI judge

'Not a single soul turned up... However, public perception has no place in judicial proceedings,' the court said.

21 Dec 2017 7:19 PM

'One thing is clear... the allegation of a major scam involving the highest levels of government was never true and not correct and that has been established,' Congress leader P Chidambaram said. (Photo: PTI)

PM should apologise to nation: Congress after 2G scam verdict

'The truth had finally prevailed and the BJP had been exposed', said Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala.

21 Dec 2017 6:54 PM

Sportsperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sachin Tendulkar's maiden speech in the House was marred with the Congress stalling the session. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Matter of shame: Congress uproar prevents Sachin from speaking in RS

Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu reportedly said, 'We’re discussing about sports and you don’t have the sporting spirit.'

21 Dec 2017 5:04 PM

The Patiala House Court in New Delhi on Thursday acquitted all the 19 accused, including former telecom minister A Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi in the case. (Photo: ANI)

CBI to move Delhi HC against A Raja, others' acquittal in 2G scam verdict

Evidence adduced to substantiate charges by the prosecution has not been appreciated in its proper perspective by the court, CBI says.

21 Dec 2017 3:42 PM

The judgement speaks for itself, says former prime minister Manmohan Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Massive propaganda against UPA on 2G spectrum had no base: Manmohan Singh

Former telecom minister A Raja and DMK MP Kanimozhi were on Thursday acquitted by a special court in the 2G spectrum scam case.

21 Dec 2017 2:00 PM

Three years after the completion of this project, this new system will help reduce congestion length by 30 per cent. (Representational image)

Japan steps in to help Bengaluru solve traffic woes, offers Rs 72 cr grant

The offer is to install an advanced traffic information and management system in Bengaluru.

21 Dec 2017 1:11 PM

Arun Jaitley pointed out that SC had in 2012 quashed all spectrum allocations, calling the 2G policy of the UPA govt ‘corrupt and dishonest’. (Photo: ANI)

Jaitley slams Cong, says party treating 2G scam verdict as 'badge of honour'

DMK and Congress leaders welcomed the verdict and hailed it as 'historic victory of the innocent'.

21 Dec 2017 12:54 PM

The final deal for the procurement of Tejas fighter jets is likely to be inked within the next five months. (Photo: PTI)

Air Force initiates process to buy 83 Tejas fighter jets for Rs 50,000 cr

The IAF has issued the request for proposal to state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the procurement of Tejas light combat aircraft.

21 Dec 2017 10:05 AM

Kulbhushan Jadhav, 47, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism in April. (Photo: AP)

Pak issues visa to mother, wife of Kulbhushan Jadhav; meeting on Dec 25

On Wednesday, Pakistan directed its High Commission in New Delhi to issue visas to Jadhav's wife and mother.

21 Dec 2017 9:57 AM

The special court had asked A Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi and all others accused in the case to be present before it on Thursday for the verdict. (Photo: ANI)

2G scam verdict: Delhi court acquits A Raja, Kanimozhi, other accused

‘Allegation of a major scam involving the highest levels of Government were never true,’ P Chidambaram says.

21 Dec 2017 9:48 AM

A still from the song Ghoomar in the film Padmavati that has sparked a controversy.

Karni Sena’s diktat against Ghoomar song

“We can no longer tolerate any attempt to denigrate culture of our community”, the activists told reporters at Ujjain in MP.

21 Dec 2017 7:25 AM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: PTI)

Sushma Swaraj’s fresh appeal to find Geeta’s kin

The notes contain Geeta's writings in Devanagari script, used for writing Hindi among other languages, and in Roman script.

21 Dec 2017 7:08 AM

Gen. (later Field Marshal) Sam Manekshaw meeting officers of 4th Horse, Western Theatre 1971.

India-Pak tank warfare and Pak military’s drawbacks

45 Cavalry’s CO, Col. Sidhu saw death at close quarters when his tank came under fire from the enemy forces.

21 Dec 2017 6:49 AM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: PTI)

Angry with Nitish Kumar, JD-U leader quits from Rajaya Sabha

The JD(U) saw a virtual split after Kumar, the Bihar CM, decided to break ranks with the RJD and the Cong in Bihar and join the NDA in July.

21 Dec 2017 6:38 AM

Former environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan. (Photo: PTI)

After CBI, ED to probe Jayanthi Natarajan

The ED will register a case under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

21 Dec 2017 6:24 AM

RJD calls for Bihar bandh over sand mining

As per an assessment, sand mining is a highly profitable business, and the estimated turnover ranges between Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000 crores annually.

21 Dec 2017 6:21 AM

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