India, All india, 24th Sep 2018, News & Stories from India

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'The sad truth about India's Commander in Thief,' Gandhi said on Twitter, in apparent attack on Modi and tagged video along with his tweet. (Photo: File)

Watch: Rahul releases video quoting French media house on Rafale deal

Video noted that while Indian govt has stated it did not have 'any say in commercial decision', but Hollande, said this was not true.

24 Sep 2018 9:10 PM

People residing in the low-lying areas, especially in Kangra, Chamba, Kullu and Mandi districts, are being evacuated, officials said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

11 killed as rains hit north India; 'red alert' in Punjab

The Punjab govt has asked district authorities to maintain a vigil to avert any untoward situation due to heavy rains, an official said.

24 Sep 2018 9:08 PM

A five-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, had reserved its verdict on August 28 and is slated to pronounce the verdict tomorrow. (Photo: File)

SC verdict on disqualification of lawmakers with criminal charges tomorrow

Presently, lawmakers are barred under Representation of Peoples Act from contesting elections only after their conviction in criminal case.

24 Sep 2018 9:02 PM

Flash floods caused by days of torrential rains have wreaked havoc with population and properties in several parts of the state. (Representational Image | File)

5, including 3 minors, killed as landslide buries mud house in J&K’s Doda

Bashir Ahmed, 25, Nageena Begum, 23, Zulfi Banoo, 9, Muhammad Sharief, 8, and 18-months-old girl were killed in the incident.

24 Sep 2018 8:47 PM

Gajendra Shekhawat dragged the Gandhi family into the intensifying political row over the fighter aircraft deal, alleging that the UPA government had called off the multi-billion USD deal after a private company linked to Vadra was not chosen as a broker. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul involved in conspiracy to sabotage Rafale deal, Hollande part of nexus: BJP

At a press conference, Gajendra Shekhawat named a private firm and claimed its owner had been working with Vadra.

24 Sep 2018 8:23 PM

'The Ease of Living Index seeks to assist cities in undertaking a 360-degree assessment of their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.' (Representational Image)

Andhra tops Ease of Living index, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh follow

Andhra Pradesh has come out on top in 'Ease of Living Index' rankings under AMRUT.

24 Sep 2018 8:14 PM

The march would begin from Mahalaxmi Racecourse and culminate at the August Kranti Maidan, the party said in a statement Monday. (Photo: File)

Rafale deal: Cong to hold protest in Mumbai for PM Modi, Sitharaman's resignation

Maharashtra Congress leaders would participate in a protest march to be led by Ashok Chavan and Sanjay Nirupam on Thursday.

24 Sep 2018 8:05 PM

Five nuns had protested for 13 days near the Kerala High Court in Kochi demanding the arrest of Mulakkal who has been accused of repeatedly raping a nun. Sister Lucy had expressed her solidarity for the protest which garnered support from various quarters. (Photo: ANI)

Church withdraws disciplinary actions against nun who protested for bishop's arrest

Sister Lucy, who joined a protest against rape-accused Bishop Mulakkal, had been barred from her duties and relieved from church activities.

24 Sep 2018 7:59 PM

Mallya, who is currently in the United Kingdom, has been charged by the ED of defaulting on bank loans to the tune of Rs 9,000 crore. (Photo: File)

ED 'resisted' my efforts to repay banks, Mallya claims in PMLA court

Mallya's reply stated that ED's application in its endeavour to confiscate assets, is one which is contrary to public and national interest.

24 Sep 2018 7:50 PM

The woman alleged that she and her family have been threatened for protesting against rape-accused bishop Franco Mulakkal. (Representational Image | Arun Chandrabose)

Sister of Kerala nun who accused bishop of rape claims death threats

In her complaint, the woman named Thomas Chittuparamban and Unni – relatives of the bishop – of threatening her and her family.

24 Sep 2018 7:43 PM

Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar, assisting the court as amicus curiae in the sealing matter, told the bench that the motel had applied for regularisation on September 11. (Photo: File)

Everybody has taken law in their hands, says SC on Delhi sealing drive

The bench made observation while hearing plea filed by owner of a motel, situated near Chhattarpur, which has been sealed by authorities.

24 Sep 2018 7:20 PM

Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she would run a nationwide campaign to fight the battle. (Photo: File | ANI)

‘This is perception battle, will fight’: Nirmala Sitharaman on Rafale row

Nirmala Sitharaman accused Congress of running a smear campaign against the Centre at a global level.

24 Sep 2018 7:07 PM

Surjewala told reporters that Modi should answer questions raised on corruption in Rafale deal and other issues and not teach lessons to its leaders on nationalism. (Photo: File)

Don't teach lessons on nationalism, answer questions raised: Cong asks PM Modi

The Congress leader charged that every time demonetisation-like 'disaster' happens and people suffer, Modi remembers Pakistan.

24 Sep 2018 5:35 PM

Devotees carried idols of Lord Ganesh for immersion in rivers and lakes across Maharashtra on Sunday morning, marking the culmination of the 11-day festival. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

18 drown during Ganesh idol immersion in Maharashtra

3 deaths were reported in Raigad, Jalna and Pune, 2 in Satara and Bhandara and 1 in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Buldhana, Nanded and Ahmednagar.

24 Sep 2018 5:13 PM

Senior counsel Indira Jaising informed the Supreme Court bench that Rajasthan government had not taken action against the police over the Alwar lynching incident. (Photo: File)

Publicise steps taken to curb cow vigilantism, mob lynching: SC to Centre, states

SC also granted a week’s time to 8 states and UTs to comply with its directions on curbing cow vigilantism and mob lynching.

24 Sep 2018 5:04 PM

Sister Lucy, who joined a number of others outside the Kochi High Court to stage a protest against the rape-accused Bishop, was reportedly barred from her duties and relieved from church activities on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)

'Explain my mistake': Kerala nun expelled from duties for protest against bishop

Church didn’t raise voice when Franco raped nun 13 times but was quick to take action against me while all were silent on rape, she said.

24 Sep 2018 4:49 PM

'We (BJP) say put an end to insecurity among people, but they (opposition) want removal of Modi. The opposition has no specific agenda, no neta (leader) and no neeti (policy). Their only programme is removal of Modi as they are suffering from Modi phobia,' the BJP President said. (Photo: File)

Opposition parties suffering from 'Modi phobia', says Amit Shah

All partners of the BJP in the NDA are united and serious about transforming India as the number one country in the world, Shah said.

24 Sep 2018 4:33 PM

The delegation comprised senior Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad, Ahmed Patel, Anand Sharma, Kapil Sibal, Randeep Singh Surjewala, Jairam Ramesh, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Manish Tewari, Vivek Tankha, Parmod Tiwari and Pranav Jha. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Govt helped businessman ‘friend’, file corruption case in Rafale deal: Cong to CVC

Congress also accused the Prime Minister, the finance minister and the defence minister of 'lying on the issue'.

24 Sep 2018 4:26 PM

The Supreme Court said that people should realise that such incidents would invite the 'wrath of law'. (Photo: File | ANI)

All states, UTs must comply with order on cow vigilantism, mob lynching: SC

A bench headed by the CJI took note that eight states are yet to file reports indicating the compliance of its July 17 verdict.

24 Sep 2018 4:25 PM

'Terrorism in Kashmir is Pakistan-sponsored,' Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said. (Photo: File | PTI)

No doubt over Rafale deal after Hollande’s clarifications: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh also accused Congress of trying to gain political mileage over Rafale issue with an eye on 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

24 Sep 2018 4:14 PM

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