India, All india, 27th Sep 2018, News & Stories from India

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The model code usually comes into force the day EC announces polls and remains enforced till the electoral process is completed. (Photo: File)

Model code to be implemented in states where assemblies have been dissolved: EC

The decision assumes importance as the Telangana assembly was dissolved recently before its term came to an end.

27 Sep 2018 9:01 PM

Revanth Reddy had earlier said that he was being targeted by the ruling parties and subjected to harassment. (Photo: File)

I-T department raids Telangana Congress chief Revanth Reddy

According to sources, searches were also conducted at residence of Sebastian Harry.

27 Sep 2018 8:49 PM

An advocate alleged that Congress leaders and Prashant Pandey, an RTI activist and whistle-blower earlier in the Vyapam issue, were providing false evidence and misguiding the court in this connection. (Photo: File)

Vyapam scam: Senior Congress leaders, RTI activist booked after court order

Congress leaders Digvijay Singh, Kamal Nath, Jyotiraditya Scindia and an RTI activist were booked on charges of 'fabricating evidence'.

27 Sep 2018 8:32 PM

Supreme Court is likely to pronounce on Friday its verdict on a clutch of pleas challenging the ban on entry of women between 10 and 50 years of age into Sabarimala temple in Kerala. (Photo: File)

Will women be allowed to enter Sabarimala temple? SC verdict tomorrow

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra had reserved its judgement on August 1.

27 Sep 2018 8:14 PM

in August last year, Justice DY Chandrachud had overruled another of his father's judgement while delivering the verdict on the issue of privacy. (Photo: File)

Justice DY Chandrachud overrules father’s verdict again, quashes Adultery law

Justice Chandrachud said earlier view can't be regarded as 'correct expositio of constitutional position.

27 Sep 2018 8:01 PM

In apparent reference to Pakistani leaders targeting PM Modi over Rafale issue, Rajnath Singh said, 'You know the truth but knowingly or unknowingly you are talking in support of Pakistan.' (Photo: File | PTI)

Rahul will become ‘Ra-fail’ for ‘misleading’ people: Rajnath Singh

Singh also asked Congress leaders to advise Gandhi against using 'derogatory' language to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

27 Sep 2018 6:48 PM

Supreme Court bench held that while adultery should not be a criminal offence it would continue to be treated as civil wrong, and can be ground for dissolution of marriage. (Representational Image)

Lawyers, activists welcome SC verdict on adultery; some raise concern too

A 5-judge Constitution bench was unanimous in striking down Section 497 of IPC dealing with adultery, holding it manifestly arbitrary

27 Sep 2018 5:18 PM

Congress alleged Anil Ambani's company was taken as offset partner because of pressure from Indian govt and it was so intense that French authorities were left with no choice. (Representational Image)

‘Rafale scam has begun to stink, Modi govt has begun to sink’: Congress

Congress leader Jaipal Reddy also alleged French President Emmanuel Macron did not contradict Francois Hollande's claim on Rafale deal.

27 Sep 2018 4:48 PM

Former Goa RSS chief Subhash Velingker also attacked politicians for frequenting hospitals in the US even for a minor cause at the cost of the state exchequer. (Photo: File | PTI)

Even Lord Ram would've to spend money to get elected: Ex-Goa RSS chief Velingkar

Velingkar also attacked Goa CM Manohar Parrikar over his decision to drop two ailing ministers from state Cabinet.

27 Sep 2018 4:14 PM

As many as 13 people were killed and several injured on May 22 when the police opened fire on a huge crowd of people protesting against environmental pollution being allegedly caused by Sterlite Industries. (Photo: File)

Tuticorin firing: CM Palaniswami offers jobs to family members of 19 victims

The beneficiaries will be employed in the state Revenue and Disaster Management and Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Scheme departments.

27 Sep 2018 3:47 PM

On September 29, the Indian Army conducted surgical strike across LoC in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and destroyed terrorist launch pads completely killing many terrorists. (Photo: Twitter | @ANI)

Surgical Strike Day: Two years on, govt releases new videos of 2016 attacks

As per govt sources, the video shows terror launch pads being destroyed by Indian soldiers. The strike was India's response to Uri attack.

27 Sep 2018 3:46 PM

Som, who has a Z-category security cover, is accused of inciting violence and riots in Muzaffarnagar in 2013. (Photo: File)

Unidentified men open fire, lob grenade on BJP MLA Sangeet Som's residence in Meerut

The miscreants arrived in a four-wheeler and opened indiscriminate firing on the residence minutes after the legislator had returned home.

27 Sep 2018 2:54 PM

Sharad Pawar, however, said there was no harm for the government to disclose prices of the aircraft. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘People don't doubt PM Modi's intentions in Rafale deal’: Sharad Pawar

In an interview, Pawar also said opposition's demand to share technical details relating to the fighter jet 'made no sense'.

27 Sep 2018 2:44 PM

Justice Ashok Bhushan is reading out verdict on whether mosque is integral to offer namaz. (Representational Image | ANI)

SC refuses to refer to larger bench if mosque integral to namaz

Justice Ashok Bhushan said there are two opinions: one by himself and CJI Dipak Misra, and second by Justice S Nazeer.

27 Sep 2018 2:34 PM

The man, in his 30s, was accused in 13 cases of rape and molestation of minor girls in the slum areas of Mumbai, the neighbouring Navi Mumbai town, and Thane and Palghar districts. (Representational Image)

Serial rapist, wanted in 13 cases, arrested by Navi Mumbai police

Rehan Qureshi, a salesman, was nabbed from Mira Road area after he was identified through a CCTV footage following 2 incidents of crime.

27 Sep 2018 2:02 PM

As per the reports, the students were brought here on Tuesday as part of Mukhyamantri Bihar Darshan scheme under which tours of historical monuments across the state are organized by schools. (Photo: Twitter | @ANI)

Teacher suspended after students were made to sleep on roadside in Bihar

They were made to sleep on the pavement beside a busy road near the zoo, close to Raj Bhavan and CM's residence, after their bus broke down.

27 Sep 2018 1:29 PM

'Departmental inquiry is underway. Their act in the video is also being investigated. Further action will be taken following findings of investigation,' the Meerut Superintendent of Police said. (Photo: Screengrab)

Asked to file rape case against male friend: Woman assaulted by UP cop recalls horror

The DGP UP called the incident an 'act of gross imprudence' and said 'irresponsible, insensitive behaviour by cops would not be tolerated'.

27 Sep 2018 12:59 PM

Sources said he was rushed to a military hospital in Delhi where he underwent a surgery. (Photo: PTI)

Vice Chief of Air Force accidentally shoots self in thigh, stable after surgery

There was no official comment on the incident from the IAF.

27 Sep 2018 12:35 PM

'By the time some of his colleagues realised and switched off the machine, he was dead,' the official added. (Representational Image)

Noida factory worker sucked in while cleaning machine, someone switched it on

The man was sucked in by the machine he was cleaning. Someone switched on 'big-sized” machine which has blades in it.

27 Sep 2018 12:20 PM

CJI Dipak Misra said that Section 497 of the IPC is manifestly arbitrary the way it deals with women. (Photo: Asian Age)

Husband not master of woman: SC strikes down Adultery law

'Any system treating women with indignity or discrimination invites wrath of the Constitution,' said SC.

27 Sep 2018 11:18 AM

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