India, All india, 29th Mar 2019, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 29 Mar 2019

The probe agency said it has been writing to the two service providers regarding call records of certain mobile phone numbers since last year. (Image: File/Representational image)

Saradha chit fund scam: SC seeks response from telecom providers on CBI's plea

The bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, issued a notice, returnable by April 8, to the two telecom companies.

29 Mar 2019 2:41 PM

As the image of the paper cup tweeted by a passenger on Kathgodam Shatabdi went viral, the railways said its has withdrawn the cup and penalised the contractor. (Image: tweeted by Rizvi Uzair)

Railways in soup over tea cups with 'main bhi chowkidaar' slogan

Explanation has been sought from supervisor/pantry Incharges over dereliction of duty.

29 Mar 2019 2:01 PM

Finance Minister and senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley said the UPA government and the Congress will have to be held accountable for the case falling flat in court. (Image: ANI)

BJP uses Samjhauta blast verdict to slam Congress

The blast in Samjhauta Express took place near Panipat in Haryana on February 18, 2007.

29 Mar 2019 1:46 PM

The high court had Thursday expressed displeasure over the pace of investigation into the killing of rationalists, asking whether the chief minister did not have time to take stock of the cases. (Photo: file)

No delay by Maha CM on probe into rationalists' killing: Vinod Tawde

The CBI is probing the Dabholkar killing case, while the state CID is investigating the Pansare case.

29 Mar 2019 1:38 PM

The poll panel said the present system which is being adopted for the imminent elections be allowed to be continued as "it has been found to be most suitable". (Representational image)

Present method of counting VVPAT slips most suitable: EC to Supreme Court

The poll panel justified the existing system of random counting of the VVPAT slips from one polling booth per assembly segment.

29 Mar 2019 1:31 PM

The statement said, 'It has been conveyed that the next meeting on the modalities can be scheduled at an appropriate time after receiving Pakistan’s response.' (Representational Image)

India conveys concerns to Pakistan on Kartarpur Corridor

The next round of talks are scheduled to be held on April 2 at Wagah border.

29 Mar 2019 1:03 PM

SC confirms Saravana Bhavan owner's conviction in 2001 murder case

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the Madras High Court order of conviction of life term to Saravana Bhavan owner.

29 Mar 2019 11:29 AM

The encounter that ensued between security forces and terrorists here in Sustu village in Budgam district has ended and search operations are underway, Jammu and Kashmir police said. (Photo: File)

J&K’s Budgam encounter ends, search operations underway

According to the police, two terrorists were neutralised in the gunfight that broke out in the wee hours of Friday.

29 Mar 2019 10:25 AM

A privately operated bus rammed into a stationary truck on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida. (Photo: ANI)

8 killed, 30 injured in bus collision in UP's Greater Noida

Officials said that UP CM Yogi Adityanath directed Gautam Buddh Nagar police and administration chiefs to expedite assistance to victims.

29 Mar 2019 9:40 AM

Syed Akbaruddin on Friday said the states who are 'apologists' for terrorists will continue to provide alibis to justify their actions and inaction. (Photo: ANI)

India supports UN’s veiled reference to Pak as 'serial offender', ‘apologists’

FATF has put Pak in the dock for terror financing and there is a possibility of sanctions to be imposed and to be put in greylist.

29 Mar 2019 9:25 AM

India's response came a day after Pakistan sought more information and evidence from New Delhi on the involvement of the JeM in the February 14 terror attack and the presence of camps of the terror outfit in Pakistan. (Photo: PTI)

‘Disappointed, not surprised': India on Pakistan response to Pulwama dossier

'Regrettably, Pakistan continues to be in denial and even refuses to acknowledge Pulwama as a terror attack,' kumar said.

29 Mar 2019 9:14 AM

Economist and activist Jean Dreze was detained and interrogated earlier on Thursday on charges of holding an event without permission in Jharkhand's Garwa area. (Photo: File)

Economist Jean Dreze detained, later released by Jharkhand police

Dreze and his associates were reportedly holding a meeting without permission from district authorities.

29 Mar 2019 8:23 AM

The gun battle which began early on Friday is underway. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

2 terrorists killed, 4 soldiers injured in J&K encounter, operation underway

At least three militants are believed to be trapped inside a residential building in the area.

29 Mar 2019 8:09 AM

Bijoy Mohapatra’s return gives poltical boost to BJP in Odisha

Bijoy said he took the decision to return to BJP after talking to party’s national President Amit Shah and other senior leaders of the party.

29 Mar 2019 5:39 AM

BJP supporters wear masks of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a public rally at Dumi village near Jammu on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

NaMo TV to go on air soon

YouTube channel will solely telecast PM Modi's events.

29 Mar 2019 5:08 AM

Baijayant Panda slams Naveen Patnaik for linking him to mining

The BJP national vice president denied being involved in granting mining leases to companies.

29 Mar 2019 5:04 AM

Non-BJP, non-Cong front will emerge after LS polls: KT Rama Rao

Andhra Pradesh people will retire N Chandrababu Naidu, says KT Rama Rao

29 Mar 2019 5:01 AM

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi meets Shatrughan Sinha in New Delhi on Thursday. The actor is set to formally join the Congress on April 6. (Photo: PTI)

Shatrughan meets Rahul, will join Congress on Navratri

Though intially the barbs against the BJP leadership were cotton wrapped, off late they had acquired the well known Shotgun wit.

29 Mar 2019 4:52 AM

Tej Pratap Yadav (Photo: Youtube | Screengrab)

Lalu’s elder son Tej Pratap quits post amid rift in family

Political observers see Tej Pratap Yadav’s latest move as a tactic to build pressure on the RJD ahead of the candidate announcement for 2019 LS polls.

29 Mar 2019 2:26 AM

Pulwama attack: India ‘disappointed’ with Pakistan’s response

Sources said India’s position that Azhar should be designated a global terrorist was well-known.

29 Mar 2019 1:10 AM

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