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Congress demands judicial probe into ‘explosive’ found in UP Assembly
July 19, 2017 01:13 IST
Meanwhile, MLCs alleged that they were being “humiliated” at the entrance of Vidhan Bhavan in the name of identity verification, as new security arrangements were enforced.
Kalyan protests: Two police officers found guilty of dereliction of duty, suspended
July 19, 2017 01:08 IST
The two who face suspension include Mohan Waghmare, senior inspector Hill Line police station, and Ravindra Karawti, assistant police inspector.
Indian man kidnapped in Congo released: Sushma Swaraj
July 19, 2017 00:42 IST
Ritesh Hemnani, a Mumbai-based businessman, was reportedly abducted by armed men in Kinshasa on June 23. "We have secured the release of Ritesh Hemnani from his captors in Congo. We are thankful to Government of Democratic Republic of Congo," Swaraj tweeted.
Darjeeling shutdown: Government buildings torched in Mirik
July 19, 2017 00:10 IST
“Whether they are TMC members or GJM, at the end of the day, they are all Gorkhas. We must not clash with each other” Neeraj Zimba GNLF spokesperson.
‘Fully cooperating to restore normalcy in Hills’: Ravi Shankar Prasad
July 19, 2017 00:05 IST
Speaking at an event organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, the Union minister said: ‘“We don’t instigate. You have seen that we have sent our forces. We are fully cooperative. But ultimately, the state government has to take the initiative.”
24-year-old man held for raping two minors in Bawana : Police
July 18, 2017 23:43 IST
The girls went missing on Friday after which their families launched a frantic search for them. Subsequently, the police were informed. At around 4.45 am on Saturday, the family members of the girls found some clothes from a park in the area.
Kanwar Yatra: Three commando teams, PAC deployed in Ghaziabad
July 18, 2017 23:38 IST
The QRT and PAC teams have been deployed at the ancient Dudheshwar Nath temple where the devotees of Lord Shiva will pay their obeisance by offering 'Ganga Jal' on the occasion of 'Maha ShivRatri' on July 21, police said.
Haryana govt aims to raise education quality, employability
July 18, 2017 23:30 IST
The drive to raise quality of education and employability will be run as a mass movement called 'Saksham Haryana'. To support and facilitate this, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has established a 'Pratibha Vikas Prakosht' or talent cell in his office.
Ahmedabad hotelier invites 20 Salim’s to breakfast with Amarnath hero ‘Salim’
July 18, 2017 23:22 IST
Mirza managed to save 50 lives as he continued driving the bus in the face of open firing by terrorists in Kashmir and is constantly being feted by governments, celebrities and common people alike for his bravery'.
Hope peace between India, Pakistan would triumph over acrimony: Mehbooba Mufti
July 18, 2017 23:18 IST
Expressing dismay over recurrent flare-ups along the LoC, the chief minister said unfortunately, the people of Jammu and Kashmir were the worst sufferers of this hostility as they had to live under perpetual threat to their lives and property.
Over 1,000 laws nixed to facilitate startups: Amitabh Kant
July 18, 2017 22:34 IST
To create wealth in the country, entrepreneurship has to be promoted, Kant said adding the government has taken lot of steps especially for MSMEs.
Women dentists in Goa receive threat letters in name of IS founderSubscriber Only
July 18, 2017 22:30 IST
"The letters demand protection money between Rs 1 to 2 crore. Formal complaints have been lodged with the police and we are investigating them," Calangute Police Inspector Jivba Dalvi said.
Bengaluru jail prisoners case: NHRC issues notice to Karnataka police chief over inhuman treatment of prisoners
July 18, 2017 22:27 IST
Asserting that a prisoner is "nota slave of the State", the NHRC has issued notices to the Karnataka police chief and prison authorities over allegations of 32 prisoners at the Bangalore Central Jail being severely beaten up and meted out inhuman treatment.
FERA case: ED seeks dismissal of Dinakaran plea, Madras HC reserves order
July 18, 2017 22:25 IST
A total of six charges were framed against Dinakaran for alleged violation of various sections of the FERA, which has been repealed. Though registered in 1996, the ED could not proceed ahead with the case due to several rounds of litigation.
Noida society violence: Mahesh Sharma sides with family as authorities raze shanties
July 18, 2017 22:27 IST
On Sunday, Union Minister Mahesh Sharma visited the Mahagun Moderne Society in Sector 78 and told residents that it was clearly a case of "mob violence" and ensured them that the accused in the case "never get bail".
Assam’s ageing embankments are vulnerable, Sonowal tells PM ModiSubscriber Only
July 18, 2017 22:19 IST
Apprising the prime minister of the state’s flood situation, Sonowal requested him to launch a ‘Prime Minister’s Special Programme for Flood and Erosion Control’ for developing road-cum-embankments stretching 5,000 km, ensure regular maintenance and sustainability of the embankments.
Congress removes Satyavrat Chaturvedi as chief party whip
July 18, 2017 22:11 IST
Chaturvedi is an MP from Madhya Pradesh, which goes to polls next year, while Kalita represents Assam. "I had requested my leadership about six months ago to relieve me of my responsibility. I'm thankful to the leadership that my request has been accepted," Chaturvedi told PTI.
Mayawati’s resignation a ‘drama’ to create confusion: BJP
July 18, 2017 21:56 IST
BSP supremo Mayawati on Tuesday tendered her resignation, hours after the Chair asked her to restrict her impromptu speech on alleged anti-Dalit violence in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur. BJP's Bhupender Yadav said the Dalit leader was given twice the allotted time to raise her issue in the House and it was "unfortunate"
Navjot Singh Sidhu appears wearing Army badges in fashion show, draws ireSubscriber Only
July 18, 2017 23:34 IST
Speaking to The Indian Express, Lt Col Chanan said that the Missile Badge which Sidhu was wearing on the dress was earned by the few Army personnel who actually fire missiles.
Delhi Congress protests against GST
July 18, 2017 21:49 IST
"The GST in its present form by the BJP government at the Centre has not only adversely affected the businesses of the small and medium-level traders and the common people, but has also created unemployment," Maken said.
Odisha to demand Paika rebellion be called the first war of independence
July 18, 2017 21:45 IST
"The cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today recommended the state government to place the demand before the Centre to declare Paika Rebellion as the first war of independence in Indian history," Culture Minister Ashok Chandra Panda Said.
Assam seeks link to national gas gridSubscriber Only
July 18, 2017 21:44 IST
The industry minister was speaking on the sidelines of a function where Oil India Ltd (OIL) had signed an MoU with IIT Guwahati for funding two start-up enterprises for the oil sector on Tuesday.
Assam floods receding, death toll rises to 69Subscriber Only
July 18, 2017 21:40 IST
The Brahmaputra water level was below – slightly though – from Dibrugarh in the east to Goalpara in the west, with the State Disaster Management Authority saying it was flowing above the danger mark only in Dhburi district in the extreme west.
Government to procure 1.86 lakh bullet proof jackets for soldiers
July 18, 2017 21:39 IST
Minister of State for defence Subhash Bhamre, replying to a question, said that 50,000 such jackets have already been delivered to the Army. "A proposal for procuring 1,86,138 bullet proof jackets (BPJ) is in progress," he said, adding that the DRDO is engaged in the project.
Sikkim stand-off: China unusually aggressive in its stand on Doklam, Foreign Secretary tells parliamentary panel
July 18, 2017 21:58 IST
S Jaishankar also told the panel that India had clearly outlined its position on the border and Chinese have their own position, but they are misinterpreting it so India was trying to clarify it. He also added that India was continuing to stick to its stand that it had first taken in 1985 as as per an Anglo-Chinese agreement.
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