India, All india, 22nd Feb 2018, News & Stories from India

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The Maldives is facing political unrest since President Abdulla Yameen imposed emergency after refusing to implement a Supreme Court order of freeing imprisoned opposition leaders. (Photo: File/PTI)

India's remark on extension of emergency a 'distortion of facts': Maldives

India's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ravish Kumar said India did not see 'any valid reason' for the extension of emergency in Maldives.

22 Feb 2018 9:26 PM

While Kamal Haasan launched his party Makkal Neethi Mayyam in Madurai on Wednesday, Rajinikanth had announced in December that he will enter politics. (Photo: PTI/File)

Held 'secret' meet with Rajini about political plunge: Kamal Haasan

Haasan disclosed that the duo spoke on the issue of his political entry during the shoot of ‘Bigg Boss’, anchored by him.

22 Feb 2018 9:16 PM

Gen Rawat had referred to Badruddin Ajmal’s AIDUF in connection with reports of increase in Muslim population in several districts of Assam, observing that the party has grown 'faster' than the BJP in the 1980s. (Photo: ANI)

Respect Army chief, but he's been misinformed: AIUDF president

Gen Bipin Rawat spoke of proxy warfare in the Northeast by Pak with China's help and 'planned' influx of Bangladeshi immigrants.

22 Feb 2018 9:02 PM

The CBI on Wednesday questioned Vikram Kothari, and his son at its headquarter in Delhi. (Photo: File/Facebook)

CBI arrests Rotomac pens owner, son over Rs 3,695 cr loan default case

The CBI registered a criminal case against Vikram Kothari, his wife Sadhana Kothari and son Rahul Kothari after Bank of Baroda's complaint.

22 Feb 2018 8:43 PM

AAP MLAs Amanatullah Khan and Prakash Jarwal have been sent to judicial custody for 14 days in connection with an alleged assault on Delhi Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi chief secy assault: 2 AAP MLAs sent to judicial custody, order on bail tomorrow

Advocate BS Joon, appearing for the MLAs, said there was no fresh ground for seeking custody.

22 Feb 2018 8:08 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address election rallies in Nagaland and Meghalaya this week to drum up support for the BJP in the north-eastern states. (Photo: ANI)

Modi slams ruling-Meghalaya govt, says will ensure good governance

Modi said, 'If Meghalaya is properly connected with rest of India through road, rail and air, then it can transform lives of people.'

22 Feb 2018 7:40 PM

ED seized nine high-end luxury cars of Nirav Modi as part of its investigation against him under the criminal provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PNB scam: From Rolls Royce to Mercedes, ED seizes Nirav Modi's 9 luxury cars

ED on Thursday said it has frozen mutual funds and shares worth Rs 94.52 crore of the Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi groups.

22 Feb 2018 7:00 PM

Earlier in May 2017, the Uttar Pradesh Government was denied permission to the Allahabad High Court for the trial of Chief Minister Adityanath in the 2007 Gorakhpur riots matter.

2007 Gorakhpur riots: No re-probe of Yogi Adityanath’s alleged role, says HC

A bench of judges, headed by Justices Krishna Murari and AC Sharma, delivered the verdict.

22 Feb 2018 6:52 PM

Japal Atwal was a Sikh separatist active in the banned International Sikh Youth Federation when he was convicted of attempt to murder of Punjab minister Malkiat Singh Sidhu in Vancouver in 1986. (Photo: ANI)

Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal no longer in Home Ministry’s blacklist

Officials say Jaspal Atwal, a convicted Khalistani terrorist, no longer figures in the home ministry's blacklist of Sikh extremists.

22 Feb 2018 6:24 PM

Responding to the arrest of three PNB employees by the CBI, the bank said a written reply from the Disciplinary Authority is awaited. (Photo: File/PTI)

Following laws to recover dues: PNB responds to Nirav Modi’s allegations

'We have followed lawful avenues available to us as per law of land to recover our dues,' says PNB's company secretary Balbir Singh.

22 Feb 2018 5:50 PM

Scam-hit PNB asks Nirav Modi to come up with ‘concrete’ plan to pay dues

PNB said this in its response to a mail written by Nirav Modi, who allegedly cheated the bank of Rs 11,400 crore.

22 Feb 2018 5:13 PM

Jaspal Atwal, a convicted Khalistani terrorist, who was active in the banned International Sikh Youth Federation, posed with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife Sophie Trudeau at an event in Mumbai on February 20. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

India probing how Khalistani terrorist got visa; Trudeau says will take action

Atwal was convicted of the attempted murder of Punjab minister, Malkiat Singh Sidhu, on Vancouver Island in 1986.

22 Feb 2018 4:47 PM

Army chief General Bipin Rawat referred to Ajmal’s AIDUF in connection with reports of increase in Muslim population in several districts of Assam, observing that the party has grown 'faster' than the BJP in the 1980s. (Photo: File | PTI)

Army says nothing political or religious in Bipin Rawat’s comments

Army reply came after AIUDF asked whether chief was 'indulging in politics' which is against his constitutional mandate.

22 Feb 2018 4:35 PM

Sujata Patil, wife of Arjun Patil asked the probe agency to catch the big fish and said, 'He did what he was told and has not done anything illegal.' (Photo: ANI)

Will thrash Nirav Modi with 'chappal', says wife of official held in PNB scam

As per the woman her husband, Arjun Patil earned a mere Rs 30,000 and had not taken a 'single extra rupee'.

22 Feb 2018 4:24 PM

In a recent verdict on the Kerala 'love jihad' case in January this year, the Supreme Court declared that an adult woman has the right to live freely and choose a life of her choice. (Photo: ANI)

Hadiya hearing on Mar 8 after father's lawyer raises point of 'vulnerable adults'

The SC asked if the Kerala HC order annulling the marriage of Hadiya, an alleged victim of 'love jihad', was justified.

22 Feb 2018 3:46 PM

Akhila had married a Muslim man called Shafin, embraced Islam and changed her name to Hadiya. (Photo: File)

Kerala love jihad: Mother drugged food, cops ignored claim, says Hadia

In an affidavit filed in the SC on Tuesday, Hadiya sought permission to remain as Shafin Jahan's wife.

22 Feb 2018 1:40 PM

Actor Amitabh Bachchan has over 33.1 million followers on Twitter and follows only 1,689 people. (Photo: PTI)

Big B follows Congress on Twitter, spurs speculations

Amitabh Bachchan, who was once close to Nehru-Gandhi family and friend of Rajiv Gandhi, is currently the brand ambassador of Gujarat.

22 Feb 2018 1:19 PM

Three women pilots, Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh, had undergone strenuous training programme to fly fighter jets. (Photo: ANI)

Avani Chaturvedi makes history as India's 1st woman fighter pilot to fly solo

She undertook the sortie from IAF's Jamnagar base on Monday, he said.

22 Feb 2018 12:01 PM

Six months after stepping down from the post of Bihar health minister, Tej Pratap Yadav vacated the government bungalow last week saying that Bihar CM and his deputy has released ghosts in it. (Photo: YouTube | Screengrab)

Left govt bungalow as Nitish unleashed ghosts in it: Tej Pratap Yadav

Tej Pratap Yadav said the ghosts unleashed by Bihar CM and his deputy were haunting him.

22 Feb 2018 11:22 AM

Khalistani terrorist 'invitee' at Trudeau’s Mumbai event, sparks controversy

Jaspal Atwal, who was active in banned International Sikh Youth Federation, posed with Canadian PM's wife at event in Mumbai.

22 Feb 2018 10:30 AM

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