India, All india, 30th Dec 2018, News & Stories from India

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The bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha -- 245 voting in favour and 11 opposing it -- on Thursday amid a walkout by the Opposition. (Representational Image)

Triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha tomorrow; Cong, others set to oppose it

Ruling BJP has issued a whip in RS asking its members to be present. Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will table bill in Upper House.

30 Dec 2018 5:51 PM

East Jaintia Hills: Visuals of operations underway to rescue the trapped miners. (Photo: ANI)

Navy team leader enters Meghalaya mine to ascertain water level as rescue restarts

The Navy wanted to measure water level as their divers can operate up to 100 feet in a closed container-type situation, an official said.

30 Dec 2018 5:42 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said several websites are spreading positive news and people should share their links so that positivity can be made viral. (Photo: File)

‘Easy to spread negativity; let's make positivity viral’: PM on Mann ki Baat

Addressing last episode of the year of his monthly 'Mann ki Baat', PM said if resolve is strong, hardships fail to turn into obstacles.

30 Dec 2018 5:25 PM

At present, India's armoured regiments, comprising mainly T-90, T-72 and Arjuna tanks, have much more superiority over Pakistan, but sources said Islamabad was seriously planning to bridge the gap at the earliest. (Representational Image | PIB)

Pak procuring 600 tanks to strengthen capability along border with India: report

Most of the tanks will be able to hit targets at range of 3 to 4 km and Pak will deploy some of them along LoC in J&K, sources told PTI.

30 Dec 2018 4:33 PM

There is no new law, no new rules, no new procedure, no new agency, no blanket powers, no blanket authorisation and it is the same law, same rule, same procedure and the same agencies, MHA official said. (Representational Image)

No ‘blanket power’ to 10 agencies to intercept data: Home Ministry

Agencies have to strictly adhere to existing rules and stick to book while carrying out such action, senior MHA official said.

30 Dec 2018 4:14 PM

'...there is a trend among the police officials that they undertake encounters when they anticipate that they can be transferred. Their acts are emulated by their subordinates,' Akhilesh Yadav said. (Photo: ANI)

Yogi Adityanath’s ‘thok do’ mentality behind Ghazipur cop killing: Akhilesh

Raising questions on prevailing law and order situation in UP, Akhilesh claimed criminals have doubled under BJP rule.

30 Dec 2018 3:56 PM

Sadhu Yadav and Subhash Yadav accused Lalu Yadav of ignoring Tej Pratap Yadav when naming Tejashwi Yadav as his political successor. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘He too must get something’: Tej Pratap gets support from his uncles

Sadhu Yadav and Subhash Yadav squarely blamed Lalu Yadav for perceived struggle for supremacy between Tej Pratap and Tejashwi Yadav.

30 Dec 2018 3:18 PM

Navy personnel conduct a rescue task at the site of a coal mine collapse at Ksan, in Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Meghalaya rescue ops to resume with use of sophisticated equipment

15 miners have been trapped in mine in East Jaintia Hills district since Dec 13, after water from nearby Lytein river gushed into it.

30 Dec 2018 2:54 PM

Petrol price in Delhi was cut to Rs 69.04 per litre from Rs 69.26 while diesel rates came down to Rs 63.09 from Rs 63.32 a litre. (Photo: File)

Petrol price slashed to its lowest level in 2018, diesel rates at 9-month low

Petrol price on Sunday was cut by 22 paise per litre while diesel rates were reduced by 23 paise to nine-month low.

30 Dec 2018 2:18 PM

Uttar Pradesh police personnel tackle protestors following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Ghazipur on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

19 arrested after police constable killed in stone pelting in UP’s Ghazipur

Suresh Vats was killed Saturday when protesters hurled stones at vehicles returning from venue of PM Modi's public meeting.

30 Dec 2018 2:02 PM

Dadasaheb Phalke award-winning film director Mrinal Sen passed away on Sunday after a prolonged battle with age-related ailments. (Photo: Twitter | @paramspeak)

Legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen passes away at 95

Mrinal Sen, known for films like 'Neel Akasher Neechey' and 'Bhuvan Shome', was acclaimed filmmaker and ambassador of parallel cinema.

30 Dec 2018 1:46 PM

VK Singh, son of deceased constable said, 'If the police are not able to protect its co-workers then what sought of a protection a common man should expect from them.' (Photo: ANI)

‘Police couldn’t protect their own’: Son of cop killed by mob in UP’s Ghazipur

'Earlier, similar incidents took place in Bulandshahr, Pratapgarh. How can govt compensate for lost lives?' he asked.

30 Dec 2018 12:50 PM

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot were sworn in on December 17, and the other ministers got inducted in the cabinet on Monday. (Photo: File | PTI)

Rajasthan to reverse BJP orders including civic polls decision

Rajasthan will review decisions taken by previous BJP govt in last 6 months, Health Minister told after first meeting of new cabinet.

30 Dec 2018 11:51 AM

Yogi Adityanath’s jungle raj: Cong after mob kills cop in UP’s Ghazipur

Suresh Vats was killed in Ghazipur when protesters hurled stones at vehicles returning from venue of PM Modi's public meet.

30 Dec 2018 10:45 AM

Army soldiers raise their guns to celebrate the killing of four top Jaish-e-Muhammad militants, including one Pakistani commander, at Hajin Payeen area of Pulwama district of South Kashmir on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Four militants killed in J&K's Pulwama

Jaish claimed many security personnel were killed and injured in the gunfight.

30 Dec 2018 6:42 AM

Pak may give Sikhs access to Kartarpur without visas

Pakistan is believed to be looking at the “sensitive” issue.

30 Dec 2018 6:33 AM

AgustaWestland chopper deal 'middleman' Christian Michel (Photo: PTI)

Christian Michel named ‘Mrs Gandhi’ and ‘son of Italian lady’: ED

In its application, the ED had alleged that Mr Michel be barred from meeting his lawyer during its custody, alleging that he was being tutored.

30 Dec 2018 6:23 AM

The Opposition BJP registered its opposition to the move to withdraw cases against the Congress workers and leaders in the state.

MP govt to withdraw cases against Congress workers

Sharma also hinted at move by the state government to bring a law to protect the journalists in the state.

30 Dec 2018 2:37 AM

Ashish Patel (Photo: Twitter | @ErAshishSPatel)

Rift within NDA surfaces, allies boycott Modi’s event

The Apna Dal leader also demanded Mr Modi’s intervention in sorting out the matter of the increasing divide between the two parties.

30 Dec 2018 2:33 AM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath (Photo: ANI)

Wrangling ends in MP, Kamal Nath allots portfolios

Similarly, Mr Scindia had sought the home and finance departments for his loyalists in the Kamal Nath ministry.

30 Dec 2018 2:23 AM

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