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

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India All India 22 May 2018

India, All india, 22 May 2018

Many candidates think that their instructors at the training academy in Mussoorie will serve as judges, they are of the opinion that it will be an arbitrary assessment. (Photo: File)

Government plans changes in civil services staffing, aspirants unhappy

PMO has proposed allocation of new recruits to different services should be based not only on marks, but also on basis of foundation course.

22 May 2018 9:40 PM

The draft says that an airline has to compensate passengers for missed connecting flights. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

No cancellation charge, refund on delay: Aviation Ministry plans new flight rules

However, ticket booked 96 hours or 4 days before the flight will not be eligible for the cancellation fee waiver.

22 May 2018 9:09 PM

The soldier, from 37 Rashtriya Rifles, had gone missing on September 29, 2016, after he "inadvertently" crossed the Line of Control (LoC), following which the Pakistan Army had taken him into custody. He was handed over to the Indian Army four months later. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Soldier who accidentally crossed LoC in 2016 seeks premature retirement

Chavan, 24, who was admitted to a Military Hospital in Pune, has written to his seniors requesting retirement, saying he is 'disturbed'.

22 May 2018 9:03 PM

The remarks from the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) chairperson Sanjiv Singh came ahead of the officials' meeting with Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan tomorrow. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Indian Oil clears air, says had no govt directive to cap prices before K'taka polls

Indian Oil Corporation chairman Sanjiv Singh said it was an internal decision to 'moderate' prices 'because we were expecting them to fall'.

22 May 2018 8:31 PM

Congress's G Parameshwara will be the Karnataka deputy chief minister and will be sworn in tomorrow. (Photo: File)

Cong's G Parameshwara to be sworn in as K'taka deputy CM tomorrow

Congress's K R Ramesh Kumar to be the Speaker of Karnataka's Vidhana Soudha.

22 May 2018 7:35 PM

The health ministry said a total of nine persons are currently undergoing treatment and isolation wards have been opened in several hospitals in Kozhikode. (Photo: File)

Nipah situation in Kerala under control, assures Health Minister JP Nadda

The NCDC team has visited the house in Kerala's Perambra from where the initial death was reported and found many bats in a well.

22 May 2018 7:24 PM

BJP president Amit Shah said, 'Petroleum minister will have a meeting with the officials of the oil companies tomorrow. We are working out a formula to reduce the prices.' (Photo: File)

Govt working out on formula to bring down fuel prices, says Amit Shah

BJP president Amit Shah said the government is taking the matter of fuel price rise seriously.

22 May 2018 6:49 PM

Asked about the recent political scenario in Karnataka, Javdekar said the southern state's governor had invited the BJP by acting within the constitutional framework. (Photo: File)

'No ban on daydreaming': Prakash Javadekar on Rahul Gandhi's PM aspirations

Rahul Gandhi had recently said he is ready to become PM if his party emerges as the 'biggest' party in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

22 May 2018 6:31 PM

Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore posted the video to urge everyone to shoot a video of their 'fitness mantra' and share it. (Twitter Screengrab | @Ra_THORe)

On Twitter, minister puts out fitness challenge for countrymen, 3 celebrities

Along with Indians, Union minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore challenges Virat Kohli, Hrithik Roshan and Saina Nehwal.

22 May 2018 5:46 PM

Minister of state for Union Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted his picture on the train with other passengers. (Photo: Twitter/@HardeepSPuri)

Stuck in traffic, Union minister takes Delhi metro to reach airport

Minister of state for Union Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri called the Delhi Metro a world class asset.

22 May 2018 5:34 PM

Navy officers undertook the 22-day-long West-to-East coast Indian Navy motorcycle expedition. (Photo: Asian Age)

Navy officers take the high road to increase awareness about coastal security

Rear Admiral Philipose G Pynomootil pointed out that a large number of people, living near the coast, are unaware about coastal security.

22 May 2018 5:14 PM

The victim, Rahul, is a student of Class 5 at Government Primary School in Dehradun district's Old Dalanwala area. (Representational Image)

Dehradun: 11-yr-old boy thrashed with iron rod for mid-day meal complaint

The victim is undergoing treatment at the Coronation Hospital and police said his condition was stable.

22 May 2018 4:18 PM

Family members of the patients admitted at Kozhikode Medical College wear safety masks as a precautionary measure after the 'Nipah' virus outbreak. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala: Nipah virus death toll rises to 10, two in critical condition

Kerala Health Minister K K Shailja Teacher said no new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours.

22 May 2018 4:07 PM

Angered over not being allowed to take out a rally the slogan-shouting protesters forcibly tried to push back the security personnel in riot gear. (Photo: ANI screengrab)

16-yr-old girl among 9 killed in anti-Sterlite protest in Tamil Nadu

Police said section 144 of CrPc has been invoked in and around the Sterlite unit to provide security as per Madras HC orders.

22 May 2018 3:45 PM

Villagers dig out almost blackened water and use it for their daily chores like cooking, washing and drinking. (Photo: ANI)

Chattisgarh: Villagers compelled to drink drain water in Dantewada

Villagers of Dantewada are forced to dig out water from a drain and consume contaminated water every day.

22 May 2018 3:06 PM

Chief Election Commissioner TS Krishnamurthy said that Governor Vajubhai Vala should have imposed President's Rule for three months and, if no government is formed within this time-frame, then recommend dissolution of the House and conduct fresh elections. (Photo: File)

After Karnataka mess, ex-poll panel chief suggests solutions for future

Former Chief Election Commissioner TS Krishnamurthy suggested options India can explore for a simpler and more transparent poll process.

22 May 2018 2:16 PM

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed grief on the demise of Lini Puthussery. (Photo: Facebook screengrab/@PinarayiVijayan)

Take care of our children: Nipah virus-affected Kerala nurse in death note

The Nipah virus has so far claimed 10 lives in Kerala.

22 May 2018 2:14 PM

JD(S) chief H D Deve Gowda has also admitted that he is not interested in contesting the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and may hand things over to the younger generation. (Photo: File)

Alliance with Cong fully Kumaraswamy's decision: Father Deve Gowda

Deve Gowda said all secular forces must come together to save country from communal, undemocratic party.

22 May 2018 12:34 PM

Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, will operate flight services on the Calcutta-Guwahati-Pasighat route thrice a week - on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. (Photo: Twitter/@PemaKhanduBJP)

First commercial flight lands in Arunachal Pradesh in historic moment

The 42-seater ATR aircraft of the Alliance Airlines touched down at Pasighat airport around 2:15 pm after 1.5-hour journey from Guwahati.

22 May 2018 11:40 AM

Archbishop of Delhi Anil Couto, in a letter said, 'As we look forward towards 2019 when we will have new government let us begin a prayer campaign for our country from May 13.' (Photo: Youtube screengrab)

Democracy under threat, let's pray for India, appeals Delhi Archbishop

Reacting to the letter, RSS idealogue Rakesh Sinha said: 'This is a direct attack by the Church on Indian secularism and democracy.'

22 May 2018 11:07 AM

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