India, All india, 23rd Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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Hinting at Congress workers who did not contribute in the election campaign and worked against the party Rahul said that action will be taken against them. (Photo: PTI)

Will bag 135 seats in 2022 Guj polls: Rahul praises party members

Rahul Gandhi concluded his address congratulating the BJP for winning polls and said Cong is set to play opposition in the next 5 years.

23 Dec 2017 9:21 PM

The RJD leader, tweeting after his conviction in the fodder scam verdict, said that Mandela and his likes wouldn't have been treated in the same manner if they had 'failed in their efforts.' (Photo: PTI)

Post-fodder scam verdict, Lalu evokes Mandela, Martin Luther, cries foul

Ex-CM of Bihar's tweets called the verdict a result of biased propaganda against him and said he is confident that truth will prevail.

23 Dec 2017 7:51 PM

The incident occurred at the jawan's native Alur village under Umarga tehsil of Osmanabad district, police said. (Photo: File | Representational)

Mumbai: Army jawan garlands woman with slippers, parades her on streets; held

Police said that jawan Shivananda Swamy committed the act after he found out that the victim was allegedly spreading rumours about his wife.

23 Dec 2017 7:22 PM

Indian troops were retaliating effectively to Pakistan's firing, an official said. (Representational Image)

J&K: 2 Army officers, 1 jawan killed in Pak firing along LoC in Rajouri

Pak troops opened fire on an Indian Army patrol along the LoC in Keri sector of J&K's Rajouri district on Saturday.

23 Dec 2017 6:58 PM

'People living near border areas should be considered as strategic assets of India. The force takes care of them by organising several events which is appreciated,' Union home minister Rajnath Singh said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Post-Doklam standoff, Sashastra Seema Bal has built up self: Rajnath

Union home minister also lauded the force for its counter insurgency operations and anti-Naxal operations.

23 Dec 2017 6:34 PM

Special CBI court on Saturday convicted RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, and 15 others in the case pertaining to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 89.27 lakh from Deogarh treasury between 1991 and 1994. (Photo: PTI)

Legal battle to continue, will move HC, says RJD after Lalu's conviction

RJD leader Raghuvansh Prasad said that beside fighting it legally, the party would go to the people and fight it politically.

23 Dec 2017 6:13 PM

The court will pronounce the quantum of sentence on January 3, 2018 for the 16 guilty including Lalu Prasad. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Truth will win in end, come what may: Lalu Prasad Yadav after fodder scam conviction

A special CBI court convicted former Bihar CM and RJD chief Lalu Prasad for fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 89.27 lakh.

23 Dec 2017 5:31 PM

Meanwhile, the mother of the victim expressed satisfaction over the court's verdict. (Photo: File | Representational)

Bhopal gangrape case: Court awards life imprisonment to all 4 accused

In early Nov, a 19-year-old civil services aspirant was allegedly abducted by the 4 accused and gangraped near Habibganj station in Bhopal.

23 Dec 2017 5:30 PM

The driver of the bus lost control over the vehicle and it plunged into the river after breaking the railing of the bridge, the police said. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Banas accident: 33, including 4 children dead, reports say driver was minor

19 bodies were handed over to family after post-mortem and autopsy of 14 bodies is yet to be conducted while one body was unidentified.

23 Dec 2017 5:03 PM

While Meena, who belongs to the ST category, is satisfied that his son has a government job, others are not so happy and there are demands for investigation of the selection process. (Photo: Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Online Portal)

Rajasthan: BJP MLA's son lands peon job at Assembly, Cong cries foul

Sachin Pilot slammed BJP, saying that they had failed to create jobs in the state and were practicing nepotism and corruption.

23 Dec 2017 4:26 PM

The special court found a total of 15 people guilty including Lalu Prasad Yadav in the fodder scam. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Fodder scam: CBI court convicts Lalu Prasad, acquits Jagannath Mishra

The court will pronounce quantum of sentence on January 3, 2018 for the 16 guilty including Lalu Prasad Yadav.

23 Dec 2017 3:47 PM

Earlier this year, Sinha had lashed out at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing the Congress of colluding with Pakistan to defeat the BJP in Gujarat. (Photo: PTI/File)

Shatrughan Sinha shames BJP again, defends Lalu in fodder scam case

Sinha in a tweet expressed hope that the 'hero of the masses' will get the 'most desired and deserving justice' in the fodder scam case.

23 Dec 2017 2:17 PM

The bail was granted on two personal bonds of Rs 50,000 each and an assurance by the accused that they will not leave the country and violate other conditions laid down by the special CBI court.(Photo: PTI)

Antrix-Devas deal case: Court grants bail to all accused except absentees

On September 16, the court had summoned the accused after taking notice of the CBI chargesheet filed in the matter.

23 Dec 2017 2:17 PM

Earlier on December 20, the hospital resumed its operations after it got relief from the Court of Financial Commissioner on cancellation of the hospital's license by the Delhi Government. (photo: ANI)

Twins case: DMC issues notices to 9 doctors, 2 nurses of Max hospital

The medical negligence of falsely declaring a newborn dead and giving it away to parents by the Max Hospital had created an uproar in Dec.

23 Dec 2017 1:45 PM

Before Gujarat elections, Rahul had visited the Somnath temple and his name was found written on the entry register meant for non-Hindus, kicking up a row. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

After Guj polls, Rahul at Somnath temple before meeting state Cong leaders

Gandhi is scheduled to hold zone-wise meets with party leaders and is expected to address the Congress workers.

23 Dec 2017 1:09 PM

Earlier on Friday, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) had sought a reply from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry and the police commissioners of Delhi and Mumbai over complaints lodged against the actors. (Photo: PTI)

Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty deride Scheduled Castes in TV shows; booked

They have been accused of humiliating and insulting the Scheduled Castes by using the word 'bhangi' in separate TV shows.

23 Dec 2017 12:43 PM

Following Wani's death, widespread protest spread in the Kashmir Valley and a curfew was imposed for 53 consecutive days. (Photo: ANI)

NC MLA praises Burhan Wani, calls all militants 'martyrs'

Wani was responsible for several attacks against security personnel in Kashmir and was killed in encounter with Indian security forces.

23 Dec 2017 12:30 PM

Bharti and her husband are alleged to have been directors of this firm in the past. (Photo: PTI)

Money laundering case: ED files chargesheet against Misa, her husband

The probe agency had earlier attached a Delhi farmhouse in connection with money laundering probe against Bharti and her husband.

23 Dec 2017 12:11 PM

'We trust and respect the judiciary. We will not let BJP's conspiracies work,' Lalu said, adding that he would get a clean chit in the fodder scam case like other accused in the 2G and Adarsh scams. (Photo: PTI)

Fodder scam: Lalu urges people to maintain ‘calm and peace’ after verdict

The fodder scam case relates to the alleged fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 95 lakh from the Deoghar treasury.

23 Dec 2017 11:53 AM

Muttaiah Nadar, a multi-millionaire, had fallen prey to a gang, which intoxicated him on a train from Mumbai to the state. However, Aadhaar became the 'foundation' on which he was reunited with his family. (Photo: representational | file)

'Uniquely identified': Man gets nabbed by gang, Aadhar shows way home

According to police, the unique identification card helped the people at the ashram in Rae Bareli trace Nadar's family in Tamil Nadu.

23 Dec 2017 10:54 AM

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