India, All india, 24th Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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Dy SP Aman Kumar Thakur headed the counter terrorism wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police in District Kulgam from the last one-and-a-half years and had played a key role in the killing of terrorists in the area. (Photo: ANI)

J-K Police Dy SP killed, 3 Armymen injured in Kulgam encounter

Three Army personnel were injured, including a Major of 34 Rashtriya Rifles.

24 Feb 2019 6:56 PM

Following aarti, PM Modi attended Swachh Kumbh Swachh Seva at Prayagraj. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Modi takes holy dip at 'Kumbh Mela', honours sanitation workers

Earlier in Gorakhpur, Modi launched the PM-KISAN, the scheme announced in the interim budget 2019-20.

24 Feb 2019 5:12 PM

Amit Shah also said that there is zero tolerance on terrorism and Pulwama terror attack would be avenged. (Photo: ANI)

Those who provoke youth of valley, send their children abroad: Amit Shah

Targeting Congress, NC and PDP, Shah said all the three parties are 'Parivarwadi' parties who care only for their families.

24 Feb 2019 4:24 PM

"As a consequence of the deficit rainfall in the state in September 2018 onward, there is not much water in the reservoirs of Bengaluru, Mysuru and other 47 towns and 625 villages are dependent on Kaveri river," Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre director GS Srinivasa Reddy said. (Photo: ANI)

Drought like situation in Karnataka low due to deficit rainfall

Reportedly, a similar situation occurred in 2017 when less than 20 per cent of water was left in nine of Karnataka's 12 dams.

24 Feb 2019 4:20 PM

'We are contemplating to support independent candidates or smaller parties in the polls instead of major political parties, such as alliances of BJP-Shiv Sena or Congress-NCP, as they all neglected our key demands,' said convener Maratha Kranti Morcha Sanjeev Bhor-Patil. (Photo: File)

Maratha Kranti Morcha not to back major parties in Lok Sabha polls for neglecting demands

'We cannot register a political party in the name of Maratha Kranti Morcha as it is against our protocol' said an MKM leader.

24 Feb 2019 3:49 PM

The Governor appealed to the people that the induction of forces should be seen only in the context of conducting elections and should not be attributed to any other cause. (Photo: PTI)

J&K Governor reviews security in backdrop of Pulwama, LS polls

About 100 companies of Central Forces are being inducted into the State at the moment.

24 Feb 2019 3:47 PM

The Indian Air Force has ordered a Court of Inquiry into the cause of the fire. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Nirmala Sitharaman inspects fire mishap site near Aero India venue

An overheated silencer of a vehicle was the probable cause of the fire that gutted about 300 cars in the parking area of Aero India show.

24 Feb 2019 3:15 PM

The outermost circle called Rakshak Chakra comprises rows of more than 600 dense trees with each tree representing many soldiers who guard the territorial integrity of the nation round-the-clock. (Photo: ANI)

National War Memorial to honour Jawans who laid down their lives defending India

Names of martyrs have been inscribed in golden letters on granite tablets arranged in a circular pattern which symbolises Chakravyuh’.

24 Feb 2019 1:33 PM

After launching the scheme, the Prime Minister also handed over certificates to select beneficiaries of the scheme. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi launches 'PM Kisan Samman Nidhi' scheme in Gorakhpur

PM-KISAN scheme will provide Rs 6,000 per year to small and marginal farmer families.

24 Feb 2019 1:19 PM

Modi also spoke about the steps being taken by his government to combat terrorism in the 53rd edition of 'Mann Ki Baat'. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi to inaugurate National War Memorial on Monday

National War Memorial will be dedicated in memory of over 22,500 soldiers who laid down their lives post-Independence.

24 Feb 2019 12:27 PM

Vankwani, a member of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, was part of a foreign delegation which was invited to attend the Kumbh Mela. (Photo:ANI)

Pakistan parliamentarian meets PM Modi, EAM Sushma Swaraj

Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, a Hindu parliamentarian from Pakistan, met PM Narendra Modi and EAM Sushma Swaraj on the sidelines of an event here.

24 Feb 2019 12:23 PM

Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the Amma Scooter Scheme – AIADMK government’s flagship programme – in Chennai. (Photo: File)

PM Modi remembers Jayalalithaa on her 71st birth anniversary

Jayalalithaa contribution towards the development of Tamil Nadu will be remembered for generations, says Narendra Modi.

24 Feb 2019 11:26 AM

In his post, Vadra also referred to the social service he has been doing with various organizations. (Photo: ANI)

'Robert Vadra Ji you are welcome to contest elections': Posters seen in UP

On Sunday, Robert Vadra through a social media post dropped a hint at joining politics.

24 Feb 2019 11:20 AM

India has been invited by the 57-member OIC as a “Guest of Honour” for the inaugural plenary. (Photo:ANI)

Congress objects India's participation at OIC

Congress is surprised that the central government was being invited to participate in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

24 Feb 2019 11:07 AM

A shower of ballast came flying towards Vande Bharat Express near Achalda in Uttar Pradesh when the Dibrugarh Rajdhani, crossing on the adjoining line, run over a cattle, said Northern Railways Chief Public Relation Officer. (Photo: File)

Stones hit Vande Bharat Express; driver's screen, windows damaged

Technical staff on board the train assessed the damages and after careful careful examination, the train was found fit to run.

24 Feb 2019 10:48 AM

Asaduddin Owaisi also outlined the country’s diversity and said that the neighboring country is jealous by the unity of Indian citizens. (Photo: PTI)

Pak PM should drop his mask of innocence: Asaduddin Owaisi

He also said that Pakistan should not worry about Indian Muslims as they are here by choice after refusing Jinnah's proposition.

24 Feb 2019 10:34 AM

Manohar Parrikar was taken to the GMCH for upper GI endoscopy. (Photo: PTI | File)

Manohar Parrikar hospitalised, to be kept under observation for 48 hours

Parrikar, 63, has been suffering from a pancreatic ailment since the last one year and is recuperating at his private residence.

24 Feb 2019 9:54 AM

Supreme Court moved for probe into Pulwama attack

Recalling the recent deadly attack on CRPF personnel by a lone suicide bomber allegedly handled by Pakistan based Jaishe-e-Mohammed.

24 Feb 2019 7:52 AM

Coffins lie at the CRPF camp in Budgam on February 15 (Photo: PTI)

War rumours leads to panic buying of essentials in J&K

Extra long queues could be seen also at the automated teller machines (ATMs) across Srinagar and other major towns of the Valley.

24 Feb 2019 7:50 AM

Reports suggest that the girls vanished at around 3 AM on Saturday and the police who arrived at the shelter home found tampered grill near the main gate. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab)

7, including Muzaffarpur witnesses, flee shelter home

The incident has also exposed the laxity in the security of the shelter homes in Bihar.

24 Feb 2019 7:26 AM

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