India, All india, 31st Jul 2018, News & Stories from India

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UIDAI said people should 'refrain from publicly putting their Aadhaar numbers on the Internet and social media and posing challenges to others'. (Photo: File)

After TRAI chief’s dare, UIDAI advises not to share Aadhaar publicly

'Such activities are uncalled for and should be refrained as these are not in accordance with the law,' UIDAI said.

31 Jul 2018 9:45 PM

Plans are on to shift several offices, including the 'Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam', to northern districts, Kumaraswamy said. (Photo: File)

North K'taka demand: Kumaraswamy seeks to pacify agitators, may shift govt offices

He said the state was mulling shifting some govt offices to Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, in an attempt to address alleged discrimination.

31 Jul 2018 9:36 PM

Arguments will continue in the Supreme Court on August 9. (Photo: File)

FGM essential part of Islam, can’t be subjected to judicial scrutiny, SC told

Dawoodi Bohra community justified the female genital mutilation (FGM) in SC and called it an integral aspect of religious practice.

31 Jul 2018 9:32 PM

The rape of eight-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur had shocked the state, causing widespread outrage. (Representational Image)

8-yr-old Mandsaur rape survivor identifies 2 accused in court

The girl identified the accused Irfan alias Bhaiyu (20) and Asif (24) before special judge Nisha Gupta.

31 Jul 2018 9:14 PM

T Raja has been booked by the Hyderabad police several times for his alleged provocative speeches and statements. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Shoot illegal Bangladeshis, Rohingyas if they don't return: BJP MLA

T Raja made the statement in the context of the Assam NRC list which excluded over 40 lakh people from the final draft list.

31 Jul 2018 8:37 PM

Counsel V K Biju argued that the policy not to allow women between the age of 10 and 50 is reflected in the rituals and practices of the temple. (Photo: sabarimala.kerala.gov.in)

Can’t exclude section of women from entering Sabarimala temple: SC

SC said temple can have rituals but by prescribing 41-day ritual condition, a section of women is discriminated amounting to exclusion.

31 Jul 2018 8:28 PM

A diver jumps into flooded Yamuna River, following rise in its water level, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Yamuna at healthiest state this yr due to rise in floodwaters inflow: experts

The improvement is largely due to increased oxygen content of water which cleanses river and helps keep pollutants in check, say experts.

31 Jul 2018 8:08 PM

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) supporters gather outside the hospital where DMK chief M Karunanidhi is being treated in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

DMK chief Karunanidhi to stay admitted for longer: Chennai hospital

It said that an extended period of hospitalisation was necessary due to age-related overall decline in his general health.

31 Jul 2018 7:37 PM

Gandhi was accompanied by Tamil Nadu Congress chief Su Thirunavukkarasar and party leader Mukul Wasnik. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Rahul Gandhi visits Karunanidhi in ICU, describes condition as stable

'He is a very tough person like the people of Tamil Nadu. He has the spirit of Tamil Nadu in him,' he said after visiting Karunanidhi.

31 Jul 2018 6:45 PM

CM Biplab Deb, who visited Nagpur on Tuesday to meet RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, said there was no demand for NRC in Tripura. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Assam's NRC issue not even sensitive: Tripura CM Biplab Deb

Around 40.07 lakh applicants did not find a place in the historic document, touted to be a proof of Assamese identity.

31 Jul 2018 6:45 PM

BJP chief Amit Shah also said no Indian should be worried about Assam's NRC, asserting that names of genuine citizens will not be deleted. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

Amit Shah asks Oppn to clear stand on illegal immigrants over Assam NRC

BJP chief Amit Shah said the step (NRC) has been taken for protecting the rights of the people of Assam, India.

31 Jul 2018 6:14 PM

Thakurani Sing (20) set herself and the daughter ablaze after pouring kerosene oil on themselves at Jayabilla last night. (Representational image)

Woman sets herself and 9-month-old daughter on fire, commits suicide

Police suspected a domestic dispute could be the reason for the woman to take the extreme step.

31 Jul 2018 5:40 PM

A three judge Bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra had rejected the CBI probe on April 19. (Photo: File)

No probe in Judge BH Loya’s death: SC rejects review petition

The bench after perusing the petition in the chamber held that there are no merits in the petition seeking review of the April 19 verdict.

31 Jul 2018 5:30 PM

Police investigate the site where a rape victim was alleged buried at a government shelter home in Muzaffarpur. (Photo: PTI)

Bihar: 11 women missing from second shelter home run by main accused

Thakur is prime accused in Muzaffarpur's shelter home case, where more than 30 minor girls were sexually assaulted over a period of time.

31 Jul 2018 4:26 PM

Mallya's defence team has deposed a series of expert witnesses to claim he had no 'fraudulent' intentions and that he is unlikely to get a fair trial in India. (Photo: File)

UK court asks India for video of prison where Vijay Mallya will be kept

The court has granted bail to the embattled liquor baron and has fixed September 12 as the next date of hearing.

31 Jul 2018 4:11 PM

The Delhi police on Tuesday took to Twitter and urged people to “Keep Delhi roads safe for all” in a highly creative way. (Photo: Twitter | @DelhiPolice)

To Kiki or not to: Police across states go creative with warnings

Also known as In My Feelings challenge or 'doing the Shiggy', the dare has received lot of warnings after it went wrong for several people.

31 Jul 2018 3:59 PM

PM Modi said he looks forward to receiving 'fruitful inputs' in the coming days. (Photo: File)

PM Modi seeks ideas from citizens for his Independence Day speech

People can also share their ideas on MyGov portal. According to MyGov.in, PM Modi will pick up some of the ideas in his speech.

31 Jul 2018 3:54 PM

The Supreme Court also asked the Centre to place SOP before it by August 16 for approval and said people should be given reasonable opportunity to contest exclusion. (Photo: PTI)

Assam NRC only draft list, no action against those left out: SC to Centre

Supreme Court directed the Centre to frame SOP to deal with claims and objections regarding Assam's NRC.

31 Jul 2018 3:14 PM

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said the government has reports that some of the Rohingyas have been involved in illegal activities but he would refrain from getting into details. (Photo: PTI/File)

Some Rohingyas migrants involved in illegal activities, says Centre

The government made it clear that Rohingyas do not have the status of 'refugee' but are 'illegal migrants'.

31 Jul 2018 3:09 PM

Apart from YouTube, PM Modi is the most followed Indian on Twitter with over 43 million followers. (Photo: File | PTI)

PM Modi's YouTube channel hits 1 million subscribers

The Prime Minister is quite active on YouTube and keeps uploading videos from his rallies, Mann Ki Baat, among other public gatherings.

31 Jul 2018 2:40 PM

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