India, All india, 23rd Sep 2018, News & Stories from India

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The Rafale controversy took a turn last week after former French president Hollande claimed that the Indian government proposed Reliance Defence's name as the offset partner for Dassault Aviation. (Photo: File)

It is time PM Modi, Jaitley 'stop lying' on Rafale issue: Rahul Gandhi

The Congress president also called for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe for 'uncorrupted truth' to come out.

23 Sep 2018 8:18 PM

The bus was on its way to Darkata from Rait when the driver apparently lost control and collided with a tree, following which a car also hit it from the backside. (Representational Image)

One dead, 31 hurt after bus carrying wedding guests rams into tree in Himachal

Around 35 people were in the private bus when the accident happened close to Bathu Bridge near Ranital, at around 7:30 pm.

23 Sep 2018 6:04 PM

Parrikar is at present admitted at the AIIMS and undergoing treatment for a pancreatic ailment. (Photo: File)

Parrikar will continue to be Goa's chief minister, says Amit Shah

The BJP president announced that a reshuffle of the coastal state's ministers will soon take place.

23 Sep 2018 5:58 PM

Five nuns had protested near the Kerala High Court at Kochi for 13 days, demanding the arrest of the bishop who was accused of repeatedly raping a nun. (Photo: File)

Kerala nun told to stay away from church duties for protests against bishop

Sister Lucy Kalapura claimed she was informed orally by the Mother Superior that she should keep away from any church-related duties.

23 Sep 2018 5:46 PM

BJP MLA Surendra Singh and some of his party's leaders allegedly tried to misbehave with a district inspector of school (DIOS) at an official meeting in Ballia. (Photo: File | ANI)

UP BJP lawmaker ‘misbehaves’ with education officer, video goes viral

In video, MLA is seen getting agitated with an official and moving towards him, and education officer being 'pushed' by BJP leader.

23 Sep 2018 4:27 PM

The Kochi-based IT hub Infopark had adopted the Chekutty dolls movement to support its sales. (Photo: File)

Chekutty dolls made of soiled sarees revive dreams of flood-hit Kerala weavers

Demands are pouring in from across globe for these dolls, conceptualised and designed by 2 social entrepreneurs to help weavers raise funds.

23 Sep 2018 3:45 PM

The Kochi-based IT hub Infopark had adopted the Chekutty dolls movement to support its sales. (Photo: File | AP)

First case of Zika virus surfaces in Rajasthan after woman tests positive

The woman was admitted to Sawai Man Singh hospital on September 11 with joint pain, redness in eyes, and weakness.

23 Sep 2018 3:37 PM

According to reports, the politicians were returning from a function when they were shot at point-blank range by the Maoists. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Andhra MLA, former TDP MLA shot dead by Naxals in Vishakapatnam

Araku MLA Sarveswara Rao and former MLA S Soma were killed in a Naxal-related attack in Dumbriguda Mandal, police said.

23 Sep 2018 2:45 PM

Indian Navy Ace Sailor Abhilash Tomy who was injured and incapacitated day before has been tracked by the Indian Navy Reconnaissance aircraft. As seen, boat mast broken and hanging on the side. (Photo: Twitter | @indiannavy)

Injured naval officer stranded in south Indian Ocean located by Navy

Abhilash Tomy suffered back injury on Friday after his yacht was hit by a vicious storm mid-way across south Indian Ocean.

23 Sep 2018 2:40 PM

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad was detained under stringent National Security Act after 2017 Saharanpur violence between the Dalit and the Thakur communities. (Photo: File)

Bhim Army chief not released for Dalit votes, says UP minister

The Dalit leader was arrested in June 2017 in connection with May 5 clashes in which a person died and 16 injured in Saharanpur village.

23 Sep 2018 2:17 PM

The flagship scheme will provide a coverage of Rs five lakh per family annually. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

PM Modi launches biggest govt health plan ‘Ayushman Bharat’

Apart from the health scheme, PM Modi also launched 10 health and wellness centres in Jharkhand.

23 Sep 2018 2:12 PM

A red and blue wristband denotes the suppressed caste or leanings towards a regional Dalit-based political outfit, while a yellow-green one points to Vanniyars or support to a political party known to be backing the community. (Representational Image)

Colourful bands, tattoos in TN schools keep caste cauldron simmering

School compound walls are painted with graffiti of outfits espousing respective causes and with students asserting their caste identities.

23 Sep 2018 1:44 PM

BJP president Amit Shah used a tweet of Pakistan minister Fawad Hussain to throw barbs at Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: File | AP)

‘Has Congress formed grand alliance with Pak against PM Modi’, asks Amit Shah

The BJP president used the hashtag #NaPakNaCongress (Neither Pakistan not Congress) to make his point.

23 Sep 2018 12:53 PM

All three accused -- Manish (left), Nishu (top right) and Pankaj - an Army personnel (bottom right) -- are from a village in Rewari district. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

2 key accused, including Armyman, arrested in CBSE topper gangrape

Armyman Pankaj and Manish were arrested by Haryana Police’s SIT for allegedly raping 19-year-old girl on Sept 12.

23 Sep 2018 12:22 PM

'...former French President, Hollande, is countering statement made against him with regard to a conflict of interest in his dealing with the Reliance Defence,' Finance Minister Arun Jaitley wrote. (Photo: Twitter | @ANI)

'Truth can’t have 2 versions': Jaitley questions Hollande over Rafale claims

Arun Jaitley questioned Hollande over claims that India proposed private company to partner with Dassault Aviation.

23 Sep 2018 11:40 AM

The encounter broke out after the militants fired upon the forces who retaliated, a police official said. (Representational image | PTI)

J&K: One militant killed in Pulwama encounter, search operations on

A cordon and search operation in Dar Ganie Gund village in Tral's Aribal area turned into an encounter when militants fired upon the forces.

23 Sep 2018 11:14 AM

War of words have intensified between the BJP and Congress after former French presidnet Francois Hollande's claims escalated Rafale row. (Photo: File | PTI)

Rahul Gandhi ‘repeating untruth’: BJP hits back at Cong as Rafale row grows

Nirmala Sitharaman accused Rahul Gandhi of 'repeating untruth' and slammed him for using 'abusive language' against PM.

23 Sep 2018 9:45 AM

Kalpana Lajmi, daughter of painter Lalita Lajmi and niece of filmmaker Guru Dutt, debuted as an assistant director under the renowned film director Shyam Benegal. (Photo: File)

Noted filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi, who directed ‘Rudaali, dies

Lajmi, 64, was suffering from a chronic kidney disease and liver failure.

23 Sep 2018 9:01 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the launch of the scheme from ramparts of the Red Fort during his Independence Day speech. (Photo: File)

PM to launch world’s biggest govt health plan ‘Ayushman Bharat’ today

Prime Minister will roll out Centre's flagship Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission from Jharkhand.

23 Sep 2018 8:23 AM

Prisoners to learn sculpting instead of making illicit arms

According to reports, there are several villages in Etah district where illegal firearms are the main trade.

23 Sep 2018 2:10 AM

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