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

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Raut, who is the executive editor of Shiv Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana', told PTI that they had to accommodate allies who supported the Thackeray-led party after the state Assembly poll results were announced on October 24. (Photo: File)

Had limited choice, says Sanjay Raut on no ministries to some Sena seniors

'We had to give a chance to new faces as well,' the Rajya Sabha member said.

31 Dec 2019 2:00 PM

These people had travelled from Sindh Province, Pakistan to Kota in the year 2000 and were given citizenship by Kota Collector Om Prakash Kasera on December 30, this year. (Photo: ANI)

8 people from Pakistan get Indian citizenship

The CAB was passed by the Indian Parliament earlier this month and became an Act with Presidential assent on December 12.

31 Dec 2019 12:44 PM

Following a meeting with Rahul, Congress leaders from Maharashtra are expected to pay a courtesy visit to party interim president Sonia Gandhi. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul Gandhi holds meeting with Maharashtra Cong leaders

Congress general secretary for Uttar Pradesh East, Priyanka Gandhi also visited Rahul at his residence.

31 Dec 2019 12:29 PM

"With great regret and fullest of responsibility may I say that the Govt has started on a very wrong foot with regard to CDS. Time alone unfortunately will reveal the implications of this decision," he said on Twitter. (Photo: File)

'Started on wrong foot': Cong questions General Rawat's role as CDS

Tewari said government has started on a wrong foot on appointment and only time will unfortunately reveal implications.

31 Dec 2019 11:50 AM

During General Rawat's tenure as the Army chief, artillery gun systems M777 American Ultra Light Howitzers and K-9 Vajra, and Sig Sauer assault rifles were inducted in the force. (Photo: ANI)

Will plan strategy, says General Bipin Rawat on new role as first CDS

General Rawat expressed confidence that General Ashok Narawane, who will be stepping in his shoes, will take Army to new heights.

31 Dec 2019 11:45 AM

"This Act is not for excluding someone but it is for giving the citizenship to those who have faced religious persecution in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh," he said. (Photo: ANI)

Not so innocent people have also died in violent CAA protests: Ram Madhav

He said that the minds of the leaders opposing CAA are 'knowledge and information proof'.

31 Dec 2019 9:14 AM

The Congress alleged that drugs were "openly sold" at the venue and demanded that permission for the EDM festival be revoked and an inquiry be conducted. (Photo: File)

'No one forced to go there': Goa minister as 3 die at Sunburn festival

Three tourists died in the last three days after collapsing at the festival venue at Vagator beach in North Goa district.

31 Dec 2019 9:11 AM

Chief Minister Gehlot has repeatedly targeted RSS and BJP leaders over the CAA and other issues and has declared that the CAA and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) will not be implemented in the state. (Photo: File)

Gehlot suffering from depression, short-term memory loss: Rajasthan BJP chief

Poonia said Gehlot is feeling 'insecure' about his chief ministership because Congress is divided and suggested him to visit good doctor.

31 Dec 2019 8:59 AM

Army chief Bipin Rawat appointed as India's first Chief of Defence staff

General Rawat is completing his full three-year term as the Chief of Army Staff on December 31.

31 Dec 2019 8:44 AM

Priyanka hits out at Yogi raj: ‘No place for revenge’

Yogi Adityanath had warned earlier that rioters who had damaged public property will have to pay compensation.

31 Dec 2019 4:26 AM

Communities that earlier complemented each other’s existence are now growing distant to one another.

Radio most accessible medium for rural population

In Kumaon, people celebrate a festival called “Hudki Bol” during plantation of rice in paddy fields.

31 Dec 2019 4:24 AM

NCP leader Ajit Pawar being greeted by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray during the swearing-in ceremony for Maharashtra Cabinet expansion at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

Aaditya Thackeray’s induction divides observers

The 29-year-old won the October 21 Assembly polls with a thumping majority from Mumbai’s Worli constituency.

31 Dec 2019 3:06 AM

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray greets Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari during the swearing-in ceremony for state Cabinet expansion at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Uddhav Thackeray inducts son, 35 others in ministry

The NCP now leads the council of ministers with a total of 12 Cabinet ministers while the Shiv Sena and Congress have 10 each.

31 Dec 2019 3:03 AM

The mangled remains of a car after it fell into a canal in Greater Noida on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Fogged-out Delhi sees coldest day in 119 years

500 flights delayed; 6 die as car skids into canal in Greater Noida.

31 Dec 2019 2:56 AM

Ajit Pawar returns as Maharashtra deputy CM for fourth time

According to sources, the development underlines the clout that Ajit Pawar enjoys within his party.

31 Dec 2019 2:43 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee calls for isolation of BJP

The Trinamul chief observed that people would throw the BJP out whenever they get a chance in the elections.

31 Dec 2019 2:37 AM

Indian History Congress condemns police action

The police action was aimed at curbing the democratic rights of the people.

31 Dec 2019 2:31 AM

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. (Photo: File)

Opposing mega events hinders development, says Sarbananda Sonowal

Sonowal reiterated that such events help in the development of the state so any opposition to them would be highly counter-productive.

31 Dec 2019 2:26 AM

Union minority affairs minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Five J&K political figures freed after 4 months

Union home minister Amit Shah had recently said that the decision to release the Kashmiri politicians vests with the local administration.

31 Dec 2019 2:16 AM

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