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

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India, All india, 31 Dec 2018

Chaired by Rajnath Singh, the High-Level Committee also includes Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Union Minister for Agriculture Radha Mohan Singh and Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog Dr Rajiv Kumar. (Photo: PTI)

Centre approves Rs 1,146.12 cr cyclone 'Gaja' assistance for TN

Earlier Centre released assistance of Rs 353.70 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) as an interim relief to the state.

31 Dec 2018 5:35 PM

The AFSPA has been in force in Nagaland for several decades. (Representational Image | PTI)

Entire Nagaland declared 'disturbed' for 6 more months under AFSPA

A home ministry official said decision has been taken as killings, loot and extortion have been going on in various parts of the state.

31 Dec 2018 5:03 PM

BJP president Amit Shah on Monday fired multiple salvos on the Congress leadership for their alleged role in Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper procurement scam. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Family balm': Amit Shah slams Gandhis in AgustaWestland case

Shah's comments come days after ED stated in court that Christian Michel had made reference to 'Mrs Gandhi' during probe.

31 Dec 2018 4:53 PM

Rahul Gandhi claimed that with Rs 41,167 crore, Centre could have waived off loan of farmers of 3 states, opened 40 AIIMS and run MNREGA for at least one year without any hassle. (Photo: File | ANI)

‘Watchman’ PM looting India: Rahul’s jibe at Modi over RBI report on loan defaulters

Rahul Gandhi said the 'watchman' is looting India by helping his close friends, who default on hefty bank loans and flee country.

31 Dec 2018 4:31 PM

A CCTV footage showed that Chowdhary did his best to thwart the attack by the man. (Photo: ANI)

Student foils loot attempt, snatches pistol from thief at Delhi petrol pump

Karan Chowdhary was attacked and threatened by a man at gunpoint on Sunday near a petrol pump in Delhi's Shahdara.

31 Dec 2018 4:20 PM

Triple Talaq Bill, which was passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday, faces a real test in the upper house as the government lacks number there. (Photo: File)

Triple Talaq Bill stalled as Rajya Sabha adjourned after Oppn uproar

The upper house has been adjourned till January 2, 2019.

31 Dec 2018 3:02 PM

Sajjan Kumar was convicted and sentenced in killing of 5 Sikhs in Raj Nagar part-I area of Palam Colony in southwest Delhi on November 1-2, 1984, and burning down of gurudwara in Raj Nagar part II. (Photo: File)

Sajjan Kumar, convicted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, surrenders before court

73-year-old ex-Congress leader was sentenced to life for 'remainder of his natural life' by Delhi HC on Dec 17.

31 Dec 2018 2:47 PM

Real-estate businessman from Lucknow Mohit Jaiswal has accused jailed ex-MP Atiq Ahmad of executing his abduction and thrashing him inside Deoria jail. (Photo: YouTube screengrab)

‘Abducted, thrashed, forced to sign property papers by ex-MP in jail’: UP businessman

Complainant Mohit Jaiswal has accused Atiq Ahmad, his son Umar and his 5 aides of kidnapping and assaulting him.

31 Dec 2018 2:11 PM

Arun Jaitley in his Facebook post titled: 'Who killed the Sohrabuddin Investigation' said that those who have recently shown a belated concern for institutional independence, 'should seriously introspect as to what they did to the CBI when they were in power.' (Photo: File)

'Rahul Gandhi should ask who killed Sohrabuddin probe': Jaitley

Arun Jaitley was responding to Rahul Gandhi's 'nobody killed Sohrabuddin' comment he made on day of judgement.

31 Dec 2018 1:09 PM

The Triple Talaq Bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha -- 245 voting in favour and 11 opposing it -- on Thursday amid a walkout by the Opposition. (Photo: File | PTI)

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm ahead of debate on Triple Talaq Bill today

The upper house was adjourned till 2 pm after AIADMK members disrupted proceedings over the Cauvery River water issue.

31 Dec 2018 12:38 PM

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has to surrender before Karkardooma Court or Tihar jail authorities on December 31. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sajjan Kumar, convicted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots, likely to surrender today

HS Phhoolka said, 'This is a very big victory for entire nation, as a mass murderer is going to be punished after years.'

31 Dec 2018 12:12 PM

'We will ask Pakistan to take back mortal remains of deceased likely Pakistani soldiers since Pakistan did provide full covering fire support to them', Army spokesman said. (Representational Image | PTI)

Army foils Pak BAT team’s bid to launch attack along LoC on New Year’s eve

Two intruders who are 'likely Pakistani soldiers' have been killed in Naugam sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

31 Dec 2018 10:52 AM

The focus should now turn to quickly getting the bill converted into law and implemented on the ground!

Surrogacy Bill: Renting a womb is not like renting a bike!

The need for a legal framework for regulating surrogacy has been widely recognised.

31 Dec 2018 6:37 AM

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal (Photo: File)

AASU warns govt against Citizenship Bill

The AASU chief adviser said that if the JPC submits a report without taking into account the feelings of the people, it would be an incomplete report.

31 Dec 2018 6:35 AM

Rahul can’t lead alliance: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Rahul doesn’t even have learner’s licence to drive alliance wagon: Naqvi

31 Dec 2018 6:31 AM

A file photo of Janata Congress Chhattisgarh (J) chief Ajit Jogi and BSP supremo Mayawati during a press conference to announce the two parties’ alliance in the tribal state.

Ajit Jogi rediscovers political relevance as a third force

Cong threw Jogi out alleging that he helped BJP win 2003, 2008 and 2013 polls as he is close to saffron party’s ex-CM Raman Singh.

31 Dec 2018 5:47 AM

After Sabari row, Kerala women eye eventful 2019

Women born in independent India have always taken their freedom for granted.

31 Dec 2018 5:43 AM

A woman from Kolha tribe collects water from a well near a forest.

Tribals in forests caught between official apathy, complexities of law

Lack of roads, schools, electricity and hospitals forces Kolhas lead a primitive life in villages cut off from outside world.

31 Dec 2018 5:39 AM

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia (Photo: File)

Pink Line crosses Yamuna today

Delhi Metro’s 9.7 km Lajpat Nagar-Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 corridor of the Pink Line is all set to be opened for the public on Monday.

31 Dec 2018 5:25 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays homage to noted freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in the premise of Cellular Jail in Port Blair. (Photo: PTI)

Kumbh can be a huge learning experience, says Modi

People must come together to make positivity viral: PM Modi.

31 Dec 2018 5:18 AM

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