India, All india, 27th Jul 2017, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 27 Jul 2017

Zakir Musa was affiliated to Hizbul-Mujahideen and was a close associate of slain Hizb commander Burhan Wani. (File photo)

Zakir Musa, ex-Hizbul militant, now head of al-Qaeda's Kashmir cell

An al-Qaeda-affiliated information network revealed that Musa has been made the head of Ansar Ghuzwat-Ul-Hind.

27 Jul 2017 7:59 PM

MEA Spokesperson Gopal Baglay said the Astana convention had two components and as per the first component relation between India and China is significant not only for both countries, but also for the world. (Photo: ANI | Twitter) (Photo: ANI/File)

India wants to solve issues with China based on Astana consensus: MEA

Gopal Baglay said the matter between New Delhi and Beijing should be handled peacefully and through diplomatic channels.

27 Jul 2017 7:23 PM

Presenting his arguments, Attorney General, K. K. Venugopal cited several international judgments regarding privacy to establish the Centre's stand on the issue. (Photo: PTI/File)

Seeking personal details for passport, voter ID doesn't violate privacy: Centre to SC

Referring to Aadhaar enrolment, Attorney General Venugopal revealed that there is protection regarding sharing of Aadhaar data.

27 Jul 2017 6:53 PM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with senior leader of BJP Sushil Kumar Modi at legislators meeting in Patna on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Won't allow Bihar Assembly to function unless CM, Dy CM resign: RJD

Earlier, the RJD marched towards Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi's residence to stage a protest over the sudden change of administration.

27 Jul 2017 5:25 PM

Hitting back at Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, the JD(U) spokesperson accused him of 'not being serious' in fighting corruption. (Photo: PTI/File)

Will support BJP-led NDA govt in both houses of Parliament: KC Tyagi

JD(U)'s national spokesperson KC Tyagi also hit out at the Congress saying it does not have any credibility.

27 Jul 2017 2:24 PM

An infiltration bid has been foiled in Gurez sector, the spokesperson said. (Photo: Representational/File)

3 militants killed as Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in J&K's Bandipora

According to a defence spokesperson, the troops noticed suspicious movement along the LoC and challenged the intruders.

27 Jul 2017 1:07 PM

Nitish Kumar with senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi at an oath ceremony function, at Raj Bhawan in Patna. Kumar was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Bihar while Modi as the Deputy Chief Minister. (Photo: PTI)

Decision to join BJP in Bihar's interest, will ensure justice: Nitish

Kumar was sworn in as the chief minister of the state with senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi as deputy chief minister.

27 Jul 2017 12:50 PM

Nitish Kumar is also widely known as the 'Sushashan Babu' (Good governance man) and 'Vikas Purush', whom even critics credit with turning Bihar around. (Photo: PTI)

Nitish's masterstroke: Bihar's Chanakya joins hands with BJP, becomes CM for 6th time

Nitish Kumar quit as the chief minister of the politically crucial state on Wednesday and accepted BJP's support to continue in power.

27 Jul 2017 12:23 PM

Gandhi said a mandate was given to Kumar to counter anti-communal forces in Bihar, but he has joined hands with the latter for his personal politics. (Photo: PTI)

No credibility, no rules, Nitish can do anything for self-interest: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul's criticism came shortly after Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister of Bihar.

27 Jul 2017 11:41 AM

Kharia and Sihori, situated along the banks of the Banas, were among the worst-hit villages in the district after water was released from the Dantiwada dam two days back. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Gujarat floods: 25 dead, 14 from same family, as rains wreak havoc

The State Emergency Operation Centre said, death toll across the state due to rains, floods in current season stood at 94 till Wednesday.

27 Jul 2017 11:25 AM

Bihar Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi administers oath to JD(U) National President Nitish Kumar as Bihar Chief MInister at Raj Bhawan. (Photo: PTI)

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM, BJP's Sushil Modi to be his deputy

Nitish pulled out of grand alliance with RJD, Congress yesterday; this is his 6th term as chief minister.

27 Jul 2017 10:24 AM

Assam forest minister Parmilla Rani Brahma

Evict Hindi-speaking people: Ulfa

Ulfa has asked the Assam govt to evict all Hindi-speaking people in Upper Assam’s Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts and rehabilitate indigenous people.

27 Jul 2017 6:51 AM

NCC cadets pay tribute to martyrs on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas at a war memorial in Bengaluru. (Photo: PTI)

PM, leaders remember bravery of armed forces

July 26 is celebrated as the anniversary of India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil conflict with Pakistan.

27 Jul 2017 6:46 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley speaks in the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Centre, Opposition in massive Rajya Sabha row

Jaitley said some other members have also given notices and the Chair must protect their rights.

27 Jul 2017 6:36 AM

A replica of Agni missile being installed near the A.P.J. Abdul Kalam memorial in Rameswaram. (Photo: PTI)

Agni replica at Abdul Kalam memorial

Kalam always admired the attributes of fire, says A.P.J.M.S. Nagoor Roja, the late President’s grand niece.

27 Jul 2017 5:37 AM

No end in sight for Yadavs’ troubles

The I-T department had recently charged six family members of the RJD chief under the new Anti-benami Assets Act.

27 Jul 2017 5:26 AM

NIA team outside Uttar Pradesh assembly in Lucknow on Friday after PETN explosives were found on the premises. (Photo: PTI/File)

NIA to probe UP ‘explosives’ case

Initial investigations into the recovery were carried out by the anti terrorist squad of the state police.

27 Jul 2017 5:17 AM

Kiren Rijiju, Minister of state for home (Photo: PTI)

New Indian Penal Code section on racial violence likely

Officials said that mob lynching by cow vigilantes in the name of religion or race would be covered under the proposed sections.

27 Jul 2017 1:58 AM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar speaks to the media after meeting Governor KN Tripathi, in Patna. (Photo: PTI)

Nitish Kumar to be back as Bihar Chief Minister, swearing-in today

Kumar is scheduled to be sworn-in today, probably with some new Cabinet colleagues.

27 Jul 2017 1:39 AM

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Yet another stinging setback for Rahul Gandhi

Sources in the Congress said that despite Mr Gandhi’s “failures”, the party “has no option” but to continue with him.

27 Jul 2017 1:28 AM

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