India, All india, 6th Sep 2019, News & Stories from India

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A press release issued by AIMIM MP and party's Maharashtra unit president Imtiyaz Jalil stated that the party is not willing to continue in VBA alliance as the latter allot only 8 seats out of 288. (Photo: File)

AIMIM breaks alliance with Prakash Ambedkar's VBA; ahead of Maharashtra polls,

Jalil said AIMIM contested 24 seats in 2014 Assembly elections and won 2 seats.

06 Sep 2019 9:14 PM

The Supreme Court handed victory to 34 people from across India who challenged Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, a British-era law that criminalised consensual, adult, same-sex relationships and fostered a climate of fear and discrimination against the entire Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. (Photo: File)

377 anniversary: ‘People have started accepting us, but king way to go’

Talking to this correspondent, two members of the community share how their lives have changed since the judgement.

06 Sep 2019 7:04 PM

The apex court's observation came on a petition filed by advocate M C Mehta with respect to the expansion of the fourth phase of the metro project in the state. (Photo: File)

'Delhi Metro can't incur losses': SC slams Kejriwal govt over free rides for women

The bench told the state govt to properly use public money and refrain from giving free sops to people.

06 Sep 2019 6:53 PM

Police said they are verifying the facts, after which appropriate action will be taken. (Photo: Representational)

Female journalist says filmed at lingerie store, files police complaint

The FIR was filed on Tuesday at the Greater Kailash police station under IPC Section 354 C.

06 Sep 2019 5:56 PM

According to the 40-year-old, the most evident change since the landmark judgement has been an increase in the visibility of LGBTQ people, and the community has the mainstream media as well as social media to thank for it.(Photo: PTI)

1 year after Sec 377: stirrings of change but long way to inclusivity

In the year since the Supreme Court's verdict, transgender persons have been taking part in mainstream politics.

06 Sep 2019 5:10 PM

Jet Airways Founder Naresh Goyal. (Photo: File)

Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal questioned by ED for violation of foreign exchange law

According to agency sources, the businessman's empire had 19 privately-held companies, five of which were registered abroad.

06 Sep 2019 4:31 PM

The letter accuses Kavlekar of taking bribes to convert orchard lands (agricultural) into settlement (commercial) ones. (Photo: File)

Letter accuses Kavlekar of taking bribes; he calls it 'fake'

Kavlekar, who left the Congress and joined the BJP in July, has dismissed the letter as fake and called it an attempt to tarnish his image.

06 Sep 2019 4:12 PM

A fire broke out in the rear power car of the Chandigarh-Kochuvalli Express as it was departing the New Delhi station on Friday, a railway spokesperson said. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Train compartment catches fire at New Delhi railway station; no casualty reported

The fire has been extinguished. Twelve fire tenders were rushed to the spot, a fire department official said.

06 Sep 2019 3:02 PM

Kamal Nath he refused to comment on the warring factor within the party post the meeting. This gave the impression that the high command had asked the internal bickering factors to sort their differences out. (Photo: File)

'Sort out your differences': Sonia parents bickering Cong MP leaders

There has been, for sometime, a tension between the party leaders in Madhya Pradesh.

06 Sep 2019 2:46 PM

The top court however directed that the land cost for the project would be borne by the Centre and the Delhi government equally, in 50:50 ratio. (Photo: File)

SC says operational loss in Delhi metro Phase IV project to be borne by state govt

The apex court said that the Delhi government is bound to ensure that the financial health of DMRC is maintained properly.

06 Sep 2019 2:45 PM

Senthil is the Dakshina Kannada district deputy commissioner. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka IAS officer resigns, says continuing in job would be unethical

K'taka IAS officer said the resignation was not in any way connected to any event or a particular person.

06 Sep 2019 2:39 PM

'Its success will benefit crores of Indians,' Modi said in a series of tweets. (Photo: File)

'Chandrayaan-2 manifests best of Indian talent, spirit of tenacity': PM

PM will be at the ISRO Centre in Bengaluru to witness the 'extraordinary moment in the history of India's space programme'.

06 Sep 2019 2:28 PM

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Ashok Bhushan ruled that the legislators could not be banned from practising as lawyers in courts. (Photo: File)

SC dismisses plea seeking declaration of MPs, MLAs as public servants

The petition also sought to prevent MPs and MLAs from practising as lawyers in courts.

06 Sep 2019 1:58 PM

Pakistan has been under the FATF radar for its complicity towards terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) among others. (Photo: Representational)

Pak lobbies for support on issues related to grey-listing

Last month, the FATF's regional affiliate Asia-Pacific Group (APG) had put Pakistan in the enhanced expedited follow-up list.

06 Sep 2019 1:56 PM

Yesterday, Chacko and district presidents of Delhi had met Sonia Gandhi at her residence on 10 Janpath Road to discuss the selection of a new chief for the party's Delhi unit. (Photo: PTI)

Congress will announce the name of Delhi chief soon: PC Chacko

Those who attended the meeting were Arvinder Singh Lovely, Ajay Maken, Jayaprakash Narayan and Subhash Chopra.

06 Sep 2019 1:43 PM

Dr Krishna had moved the apex court seeking direction to increase the retirement age of state High Court judges to 65 years from the present 62 years, in line with the judges of the Supreme Court. (Photo: File)

SC dismisses PIL seeking increase in retirement age of state HC judges

The PIL was filed by Dr AM Krishna.

06 Sep 2019 1:35 PM

The vegetarian thali costs Rs 2,370 and non-vegetarian thali costs Rs 2,669 (taxes extra). (Photo: Zomato)

Delhi restaurant introduces ‘Article 370’ thali for J&K residents, read details here

Ardor 2.1 is offering an 'Article 370' thali, with special discount of Rs 370 if you show up with a government ID from J&K.

06 Sep 2019 1:23 PM

'I don't think proper chargesheets will ever be framed. And we'll never have trials. But for political reasons we have to go through this process where vehement critics of the government will be targeted,' he said. (Photo: File)

'Hope to have my father back home soon': Karti Chidambaram

He reiterated saying that both the cases, namely, Aircel-Maxis and INX cases will turn out futile.

06 Sep 2019 1:14 PM

The SC also asked the trial judge to tell if more time was needed to conclude the hearing. (Photo: File)

Make AIIMS temporary court to record her statement, says SC in Unnao rape case

The rape survivor was critically injured in a road accident and was flown from the King George's Medical University in Lucknow to AIIMS.

06 Sep 2019 1:06 PM

On Friday, in a tweet, Surjewala shared an undated video of a speech by Modi during his tenure as Gujarat CM in which he made scathing remarks on the value of the rupee under the Manmohan Singh government. (Photo: PTI)

Surjewala claims B'deshi taka beat rupee, deletes tweet after netizens point out mistake

Taking a jibe at the PM, Surjewala claimed in the tweet that the Rupee had fallen below the Taka.

06 Sep 2019 1:02 PM

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