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Eight, including former IPS officer, arrested for demonstrating against CM Yogi Adityanath
July 3, 2017 20:30 IST
They were allegedly staging a protest at UP CM Yogi Adityanath's official residence in Lucknow. "The accused were headed towards Hazratganj where section 144 was imposed. They also did not have permission to hold a rally," VC Tripathi, SP West Lucknow, said.
Tamil Nadu: Complaint cell formed to keep a tab on overcharging of GST
July 3, 2017 18:18 IST
"If anybody charges levies beyond GST, stern action will be taken against them," Finance Minister D Jayakumar told. He said action will also be taken if additional rates were charged for commodities exempted from the GST.
Nitish Kumar trashes reports of skipping GST function
July 3, 2017 18:16 IST
When pointed out that liquor, real estate and petroleum had been kept out of the GST ambit, Kumar, who has been keen on implementing total prohibition in the state since April last year, said such issues would be taken up subsequently by authorities.
Pulwama encounter: Two militants gunned down, six injured as gunbattle underway
July 4, 2017 17:05 IST
Earlier in the day, a gunbattle had broken out after security forces launched a search operation following a specific tip-off about the presence of militants in Bahmnoo area of Pulwama. The identity of the slain ultras could not be ascertained immediately.
Tamil Nadu to develop 3,500 km rural roads: CM Palaniswami
July 3, 2017 18:02 IST
Further, the Centre has allowed Tamil Nadu to implement the second phase of the Prime Minister's Rural Roads Scheme and as part of this, 2659 km of rural roads and 25 bridges would be developed this year
Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing on jailed Justice C S Karnan’s plea
July 3, 2017 17:57 IST
A seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of India J S Khehar, had on May 9 directed the West Bengal director general of police to take the then serving judge Justice C S Karnan into custody immediately.
Presidential polls: NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal allowed to vote from jail
July 3, 2017 17:44 IST
The NCP leader, who is jailed in a case related to money laundering, had last week sought to be taken to the Legislative Assembly from Arthur Road jail for the vote.
PM Narendra Modi’s book to be out later this year
July 3, 2017 17:29 IST
The book will cover many aspects that students can relate to, especially with regard to the crucial class X and XII examinations. Through the book, the Prime Minister hopes to become a friend of the students and support them as they prepare for the examinations, the publishers said
US state dept honours Telangana IPS officer for anti-trafficking opsSubscriber Only
July 3, 2017 17:28 IST
A 1995-batch officer, Bhagwat is currently posted as Police Commissioner of Rachakonda -- he is the first comissioner of the commissionerate that was set up last June. Before joining IPS, he studied civil engineering and also completed his LLB.
Faridabad lynching: Haryana police raises amount to Rs 2 lakh for info about attackers
July 3, 2017 17:24 IST
Any person who wishes to come forward can contact the Haryana Railway police chief, the Faridabad Railway additional deputy chief and the Faridabad GRP station house, a spokesperson for the Haryana Police said. Earlier, the amount of the reward was declared as Rs one lakh by police.
Madras High Court declines to pass order on PIL against use of Jaya photo in government ads
July 3, 2017 17:25 IST
The case is adjourned by the bench to a hearing after five weeks
Show cause notice against Bihar cops for using mobile during CM Nitish Kumar’s seminar
July 3, 2017 17:22 IST
One IPS officer was caught playing a game on his mobile, while another officer was seen looking at photograph of PM Modi with US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump. The third officer meanwhile was seen watching some pictures on a popular social media platform.
Shiv Sena accuses BJP of snatching credit for farm loan waiver
July 3, 2017 17:16 IST
The Shiv Sena had recently said that the loan waiver decision was due to its constant “throttling” of the Maharashtra government and that it has opted to remain in power to shake chairs of “lazy” person
Watch Video: Israel mein aapka swagat hai! Israelis welcome PM Narendra Modi in Hindi
July 3, 2017 17:04 IST
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach the Jewish nation on a three-day visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties between the two counties. He will hold discussions with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.
GST, a great unifying factor: Suresh Prabhu
July 3, 2017 17:03 IST
The one single change in the law made simple was unthinkable and unimaginable, as the major challenge for growth of industries and trades was taxes, Suresh Prabhu said. Though some (political parties) were criticising GST, their coming together for shaping such a reform was commendable, he said
Bombay High Court gives Maharashtra government two weeks to justify Sanjay Dutt’s early release
July 3, 2017 16:58 IST
During his imprisonment, he was granted parole of 90 days in December 2013 and later for another 30 days.
Retired IPS officer among nearly 30 others arrested for holding rally in LucknowSubscriber Only
July 3, 2017 16:39 IST
Police said that the arrested persons were holding a rally in support of 41 people from Gujarat who were detained at Jhansi railway station on Sunday evening.
Teenage Dalit girl raped in Telangana
July 3, 2017 16:37 IST
The police on Sunday registered a case against the man under Indian Penal Code section 376, for offence of rape, said sub-inspector A Naresh Reddy
Pune-Ahmednagar road accident: Tanker driver held for collision with bus; 7 techies killed
July 3, 2017 16:34 IST
On Sunday evening, six persons died on the spot and seven others were injured when the private mini-bus in which they were travelling collided with the water tanker.
Eight antique diamonds missing from Kerala’s Padmanabhaswamy shrine, SC told
July 3, 2017 16:32 IST
The latest development comes nearly 10 months after a special audit report by Vinod Rai committee discovered that gold worth Rs 189 crore had mysteriously disappeared from the temple's cellars.
Bulandshahr Deputy SP Shrestha Thakur transferred to Bahraich
July 3, 2017 16:26 IST
The woman police officer, who was posted as deputy SP in Bulandshahr, has been transferred to Bahraich as deputy SP Bahraich, UP police spokesperson said
Blacken faces of ministers who don’t ensure development, says UP minister Rajendra Singh
July 3, 2017 16:21 IST
The BJP minister also claimed that 15 days ago MLAs Dheeraj Ojha (BJP), Sangam Lal (Apna Dal-S) and RK Verma (BJP) had come to the village and ensured development in the area within a fortnight. He urged the people to take a stand in case the promise is not delivered.
Madras HC dismisses plea against women protestors
July 3, 2017 16:20 IST
A division bench of Justice K K Sasidharan and Justice G R Swaminathan said, "All know the fact as to who is running the TASMAC shops and the government has submitted that action is being taken against those who damaged the shops."
Hope PM Modi leads global fight against climate change: Ban Ki-moon
July 3, 2017 16:15 IST
Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon praised PM Modi's efforts towards fighting climate change as well as commitment towards the Paris Agreement, in a television interview. He also lauded the PM's leadership and him spearheading the International Solar Alliance.
Situation at Kathiramangalam village calm now: Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami
July 3, 2017 15:59 IST
"Not heeding to the pleas of the District Revenue Officer and police officials, they "set on fire" hay and some other material lying on the road near a gas pipe well," the chief minister said
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