India, All india, 25th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. (Photo: File)

India has same place in ICC as US has in UNSC: Tharoor recalls Jaitley's 'best' remark

The Congress leader said he felt a terrible sense of loss at the veteran politician's demise.

25 Aug 2019 8:20 PM

The counting of votes will take place on September 27. (Photo: FIle)

Bypolls for vacant seats in four assembly states to be held on Sept 23

With the announcement of the election schedule, a model code of conduct has come into effect in these constituencies.

25 Aug 2019 8:12 PM

The plea said there was a need to fill up the vacancies of judges in all high courts on an urgent basis to deal with the pendency. (Photo: PTI)

Plea in apex court for introduction of biometric attendance system in all courts

The plea has also asked for a direction to increase working hours in all courts in view of the huge pendency of cases.

25 Aug 2019 8:03 PM

According to the relatives of the deceased, the cremation will take place in Chikmagalur on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Father of late CCD founder VG Siddhartha passes away

Siddhartha went missing on July 29 from Netravati Bridge, later he was found dead on banks of Netravati River in Mangaluru on July 31.

25 Aug 2019 7:12 PM

The green panel had earlier said that failure of authorities is affecting life and health of citizens, and threatening the existence of a major river like the Yamuna. (Photo: File)

Give specific timelines for cleaning of Yamuna: NGT

The tribunal directed all authorities to submit timelines for the actions to be undertaken in terms of orders of the NGT.

25 Aug 2019 6:58 PM

'Before I arrived in France, the Fake and Disgusting News was saying that relations with the 6 others countries in the G-7 are very tense and that the two days of meetings will be a disaster,' Trump wrote. (Photo: File)

'News of tense relations among G7 countries fake, disgusting': Trump

The G7 gathering is taking place against a backdrop of growing worries about a global economic downturn.

25 Aug 2019 6:50 PM

'In flight, we heard painful stories from people. There were many youngsters, who said we are studying outside Kashmir. They said they had gone there just to know whether their parents are alive or not. People are not getting medicine on time... The situation there needs to change and it is not being looked after,' he said. (Photo: File)

Heard painful stories from people in flight: Yechury after Srinagar visit

The delegation of opposition leaders alleged that they were detained in Srinagar in an 'unconstitutional' and 'undemocratic' manner.

25 Aug 2019 6:28 PM

India and Bahrain reaffirmed their condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of the identity of the perpetrators and their motives, and noted the need for concerted action by the international community against terrorism, including the comprehensive sanctioning of terrorists and their organizations by the UN. (Photo: ANI)

India, Bahrain agree to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts

Both countries agreed to focus on enhancing cooperation in energy, by covering areas of joint exploration and training of human resources.

25 Aug 2019 6:06 PM

'What is needed is that the government should make the situation absolutely clear. It should find a solution to prevent job losses. It should assure companies-investors and encourage new investments and jobs. The government should take meaningful steps," she said. (Photo: ANI | File)

Govt indulging in media management in name of finding solution: Priyanka Gandhi

Her remarks come after the government on Friday announced a raft of measures.

25 Aug 2019 6:06 PM

"Jaitley introduced fast track courts in India when he was the law minister (1999 to 2004). As one of the top lawyers in the country, he had a huge income, a lot of which he sacrificed by being in government," Panda said. (Photo: File)

Jaitley guided me though I came from different party: Baijayant Panda

Panda was earlier in the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and joined the BJP in March this year ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

25 Aug 2019 5:26 PM

Garg said the body has been sent for post-mortem. (Photo: Representational)

Man dies under mysterious circumstances in police custody in UP

Ram Avtar Pasi, 35, was arrested by a patrol team Saturday night and he died in the custody at Inhauna outpost in the early hours of Sunday.

25 Aug 2019 5:19 PM

She said, 'Shri Arun Jaitley was a person who attracted friends and admirers across political spectrum in every walk of life.' (Photo: File | PTI)

'Will remember his presence': Sonia, Rahul write to Arun Jaitley's wife

She spoke about his sharp intellect and ability to communicate in every cabinet position he held.

25 Aug 2019 5:16 PM

The village is located on the banks of the Uri Baghini river and water released from the Sardar Sarovar Dam over the past 20 days had caused the river level to rise continuously. (Photo: AFP)

Sardar Sarovar Dam water level rises, MP village set to vanish

On Sunday, the backwater level rose to 133 metres, 6.5 metres above the danger mark.

25 Aug 2019 5:16 PM

National flag adorns at Civil Secretariat building in Srinagar. (Photo: ANI)

No J&K flag at civil secretariat building in Srinagar

Earlier, under special status granted to the region, J&K was permitted to fly its own state flag in addition to the national flag of India.

25 Aug 2019 5:04 PM

‘Oil marketing companies (OMCs) led by Indian Oil have stopped jet fuel supply at six airports,’ Air India Spokesperson Dhananjay Kumar had earlier said in a statement. (Photo: ANI)

Stoppage of fuel supplies due to shortage of funds: Air India Chairman and MD Lohani

‘It is because of overall shortage of funds, doesn't reflect on operational performance and recent efforts of airline,’ Ashwani Lohani said.

25 Aug 2019 3:57 PM

Jaitley passed away on Saturday at AIIMS hospital in New Delhi. He was 66 years old. He was rushed to All India Institute of Medical Sciences on August 9 after he complained of breathlessness and restlessness. (Photo: ANI)

Even in jail he never lost cool: BJP's VK Malhotra mourns loss of friend Arun Jaitley

Malhotra remembered Jaitley as a towering figure and a legal luminary filled with zeal and enthusiasm.

25 Aug 2019 3:47 PM

The development comes soon after the Centre's Mines Tribunal kept in abeyance the cancellation of mining lease of the block by the state government extended to NMDC Ltd. (Photo: Representational)

Karnataka govt defers auction of Donimalai iron ore mine

The state had earlier withdrawn the extension of the mining lease granted to NMDC for the mine in November 2018 for a 20-year period.

25 Aug 2019 3:41 PM

‘Before floods, 1 kg onion used to cost around Rs 15, now it touches Rs 30 in wholesale, Rs 40 in retail shops, street vendors,’ a trader said. (Photo: ANI)

Monsoon fury: Onion prices double in several parts of Karnataka

The traders fear that the onion prices may rise further up to Rs 60 due to the festival season.

25 Aug 2019 3:41 PM

On what his plans are, Gopinathan said, ‘I have no idea about what will I do as of now.’ (Photo: Facebook | @kannan.gopinathan)

IAS officer quits from post, says ‘disturbed’ over restrictions in J&K

‘Even when former IAS officer was detained from airport, there was complete lack of response,’ he said referring to Shah Faesal.

25 Aug 2019 3:09 PM

From Mont Blanc pens to Patek Phillipe watches -- Jaitley's love for high-end brands

Watches, pens, shawls, shirts or even shoes, Jaitley had a penchant for all of them and his collection consisted of choicest of brands.

25 Aug 2019 3:06 PM

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