India, All india, 31st Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 31 Jul 2019

The real cost of air transport has more than halved over the last 20 years (to around 78 US cents per revenue tonne-kilometer, or RTK), according to IATA data. (Photo: File | Representative)

2018 international air travel grew 6.9pc, UK citizens biggest global travellers: IATA

It stated while record efficiency was achieved with 81.9pc of available seats being filled, fuel efficiency improved 12 pc compared to 2010.

31 Jul 2019 8:51 PM

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that the bill provides an effective way to deal with water disputes in a time-bound and effective manner. (Photo: ANI)

Lok Sabha passes bill to set up inter-state water disputes tribunal

Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed by a voice vote after amendments of opposition parties were negatived.

31 Jul 2019 8:19 PM

The Unnao rape case and the harassment of the entire family of the rape victim was not possible without protection from those in power, Priyanka said in a tweet. (Photo: File)

Congress will fight strongly for justice to Unnao rape survivor: Priyanka Gandhi

The CBI has booked suspended BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar and 10 others on murder charges .

31 Jul 2019 8:09 PM

"The game, 'Indian Air Force: A Cut Above', will let the Indian youth know more about the IAF, and motivate them to take it up as a challenging and exhilarating career option", Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said. (Photo: File)

IAF chief launches 3D mobile video game themed on missions, combat scenarios

The game available on both Android and iOS, aims to engage audience above the age of 14.

31 Jul 2019 7:45 PM

Currently, 374 relief camps are operational in the districts of Barpeta, Chirang, Morigaon, Nagaon and Jorhat districts. (Photo: Representational)

Flood situation further improves in Assam

The death toll in the current wave of floods stays at 86

31 Jul 2019 7:42 PM

Abdullah, a former chief minister, appeared before the central agency at its Chandigarh office and his statement was recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. (Photo: File I PTI)

I have done nothing wrong, says former CM Farooq Abdullah after ED questioning

Abdullah's statement was recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

31 Jul 2019 7:31 PM

'Under Islamic law, I have been divorced and I have to accept it,' victim said. (Photo: Representational)

Woman gets triple talaq, day after RS passes bill; attempts suicide

The Rajya Sabha passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage), Bill, 2019, on Tuesday.

31 Jul 2019 7:19 PM

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was on Wednesday introduced in the Rajya Sabha with Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari asserting that the number of accidents can be reduced to half after the Bill becomes an Act. (Photo: Representational)

Rajya Sabha takes up Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019

The Bill seeks to impose strict penalties on violation of traffic rules and address the dire state of road safety in the country.

31 Jul 2019 7:04 PM

Meanwhile, despite the increased activity of the south west monsoon over Maharashtra, 11 districts in the state are still deficient of their normal rainfall at the end of July, according to IMD. (Photo: File)

IMD warns about 'extremely heavy rainfall' in 5 districts of Maharashtra on August 4

Maharashtra generally receives seasonal rainfall between June to September and at times till mid-October.

31 Jul 2019 6:35 PM

'This is a forced picture which gunman of Gopal Singh Chawla clicked! I refuse to meet people like him who are anti-India and act as hate peddlers!' Sirsa said. (Photo: Twitter I mssirsa)

Watch: SAD leader Sirsa says picture with Pro-Khalistan leader was 'forced'

Sirsa reached Kartarpur on Tuesday which is Guru Nanak Dev's birth place to take part in his 550th birth anniversary on August 1.

31 Jul 2019 6:26 PM

The report said the UN received reports of child recruitment and use in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: Representational)

UN chief concerned over recruitment of children by Hizbul, Naxalites in India

UN chief called on the government to ensure perpetrators are brought to justice.

31 Jul 2019 5:42 PM

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) had given a call for a 24-hour withdrawal of non-essential services across the country against the NMC bill, dubbing it 'anti-poor, anti-student and anti-democratic'. (Photo: Representational)

Gujarat: Over 28000 medicos join nationwide strike against NMC bill

IMA had warned that it will intensify agitation if the government continues to be 'indifferent to their concerns'.

31 Jul 2019 5:20 PM

SC reserves verdict to refer pleas challenging 10 per cent reservation to Constitution bench

The bench was hearing pleas challenging the validity of the Act that economic criteria cannot be the sole basis for granting reservation.

31 Jul 2019 5:11 PM

'I was in the U.S.A for a week. I met several NRIs and held discussions with them. They said they feel proud now as Indians because of Modi's administration. They want to join BJP and strengthen it,' Laxman said. (Photo: Twitter I ANI)

NRIs keen to join BJP, says Telangana BJP chief K Laxman

Laxman said BJP would soon come out with sufficient proof of the 'corrupt practies' of the KCR government.

31 Jul 2019 5:07 PM

'In view of inclement weather conditions, shooting of stones and landslides particularly in Jammu region, the yatra will remain suspended,' an SASB spokesperson said. (Photo: File)

Amarnath yatra suspended till Aug 4 due to adverse weather conditions

India Meteorology Department has predicted heavy rainfall for next few days all over Jammu and Kashmir.

31 Jul 2019 4:59 PM

His father Mohammad Azam Khan is the founder and chancellor of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University. (Photo: ANI)

Azam Khan's son detained after raids in Jauhar University; 2,500 rare books recovered

SP MLA from Suar Abdullah Azam has been detained for obstructing the raids and creating hurdles in the government work

31 Jul 2019 4:47 PM

Following the cue from the dog, the troops began searching and found the man trapped in the debris of the landslide which had occurred the previous night. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Alert CRPF dog saves man trapped under debris in J&K

Army personnel also joined the rescue operation and managed to pull out Pradeep Kumar, a native of Ludhwal village.

31 Jul 2019 4:42 PM

'If at all there is any harassment, there is a system in the country. Siddhartha knew that there were steps that he could have taken to avert any harassment. However, a thorough inquiry would be conducted into the matter,' Joshi said.

CCD owner knew steps to avert harassment, enquiry to be conducted: Prahlad Joshi

He also said that there is a system in the country which is there to counter any harassment in economic cases.

31 Jul 2019 4:40 PM

The agency had claimed that he had some papers which mentioned the bribery amounts and names of the people who received them. (Photo: File)

ED takes U-turn: 'Dead' key witness in AgustaWestland to appear tomorrow

Statement came just 24 hours after ED's lawyer claimed that MP CM's nephew Ratul Puri may have killed KK Khosla.

31 Jul 2019 4:27 PM

'I hear from different sources that captains of industry in the country are under pressure; some of them have left the country and some are contemplating to move out. All the opposition political parties are afraid of horse-trading and harassment with political vendetta,' Banerjee said. (Photo: File)

West Bengal CM Mamata condemns death of CCD owner, says 'it's unfortunate'

She said the coffee baron was depressed due to 'harassment from different agencies', failed to run his business and finally gave up.

31 Jul 2019 4:22 PM

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