India, All india, 8th Oct 2018, News & Stories from India

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Some north Indians living in Gujarat had called me and I told them also, not to pay heed to the rumours, and on keeping the local administration and government in confidence, Adityanath said. (Photo: File | ANI)

‘Those against development spread rumours’: UP CM on attack on migrants

Yogi Adityanath spoke to Gujarat CM over reported attacks on north Indians and was assured that govt there would ensure safety of all.

08 Oct 2018 9:05 PM

As per sources, Srinagar recorded 6.2 per cent polling, Baramulla 5.1 per cent, Jammu district 63.83 per cent, Kargil 78.2 per cent, Leh 55.2 per cent, Poonch 73.1 per cent and Rajouri 81 per cent. (Photo: ANI)

J&K local polls: Terror threat keeps voters indoors in valley, huge turnout in Jammu

Overall polling percentage across J&K in Monday’s polling has been recorded 56.70 per cent.

08 Oct 2018 8:44 PM

The CISF is tasked as the security force to guard civil airports in the country; 60 such facilities are under its cover. (Representational Image)

Airports owe Rs 970 crore dues to CISF, Delhi highest at Rs 788 crore

The maximum Rs 788 crore is pending against Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital, run by DIAL.

08 Oct 2018 8:41 PM

Shambhu Singh Khetasar denied that his act was in conflict with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 'Swachch Bharat' campaign. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Age-old custom': Rajasthan minister defends urinating in public

A video of BJP leader Shambhu Singh Khetasar went viral in which he is being seen urinating in front of CM Vasundhara Raje’s cut out.

08 Oct 2018 8:16 PM

'India's national interests lie in maintaining relations with Iran while at the same time not totally alienating the United States', Ahmad said. (Photo: AP | File)

Wait and watch US sanctions implode: Ex-envoy's advice to India on Iran

India has to play cautious role, should be country's national interests, ex-Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE said.

08 Oct 2018 8:07 PM

Tanmay Bhat, an AIB statement said, will not be involved with the day-to-day functioning of the company. (Photo: File)

Tanmay Bhat ‘steps away’ from AIB amid #MeToo row, Gursimran Khamba sent on leave

While Bhat came under attack for inaction in complaints against comic Utsav Chakraborty, Khamba has been directly accused of harassment.

08 Oct 2018 7:37 PM

BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj said he would welcome if Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav builds a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Saifai. (Photo: File)

Sakshi Maharaj dares Rahul Gandhi to contest 2019 polls against him

The Unnao MP also attacked Gandhi for undertaking Mansarovar Yatra in early September this year, allegedly without maintaining 'purity'.

08 Oct 2018 7:05 PM

The engineer was living in a rented accommodation on Wardha Road since the last year, his landlord Manohar Kale said. Kale said police team arrived at the building at 5.30 am and was there till 5 pm. (Representational Image)

BrahMos Aerospace engineer arrested for leaking information to Pakistan

Nishant Agrawal was nabbed in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squads at BrahMos' Wardha Road facility.

08 Oct 2018 6:42 PM

Asserting that his government was committed to protecting the religious beliefs and customs of different religions and places of worship, he said there was no question of succumbing to 'politically motivated' efforts to create tension in the state. (Photo: File)

Sabarimala stir 'deliberate' attempt to destroy unity: Pinarayi Vijayan

Vijayan said the government in its earlier affidavit had made it clear that it would implement the court's order.

08 Oct 2018 6:19 PM

Avoiding global climate chaos will require a major transformation of society and the world economy that is 'unprecedented in scale,' the UN said in its landmark report. (Representational Image)

‘India to be the most affected’, says think-tank after UN climate report

IPCC report makes clear that world will see greater sea level rise, higher frequency of droughts, floods and heatwaves.

08 Oct 2018 5:53 PM

Speaking on 'Gaganshakti', the IAF drill that saw a mobilisation of 1,4000 officers and 14,000 personnel, Air Marshal Dhanoa said it showcased the operational capability and readiness of the force. (Photo: File)

Loss of aircraft in peacetime hurts wartime capabilities: Air Force chief

Air Marshal Dhanoa says it is the duty of Air Force personnel to remain combat worthy and maintain systems operational for any contingency.

08 Oct 2018 5:14 PM

Gujarat government has urged migrant workers not to get frightened and said that appropriate actions will be taken for their security. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Gujarat govt urges migrants not to leave, says 450 attackers arrested

'35 FIRs lodged and 3 cases filed under IT Act for spreading hatred on social media,' Gujarat home minister said.

08 Oct 2018 4:46 PM

'It is the north Indian community which runs the lives of or shoulders the burden of the people of Mumbai,' Nirupam said. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai will come to halt if north Indians stop working, says Sanjay Nirupam

Sanjay Nirupam said the north Indian community had always expressed gratitude towards Mumbai and Maharashtra.

08 Oct 2018 3:34 PM

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices SK Kaul and KM Joseph Monday said it will hear the PIL filed by lawyer Vineet Dhanda, who is seeking a direction to the Centre to reveal details of the deal and the comparative prices during the UPA and NDA rule in a sealed cover to the apex court. (Photo: File)

Supreme Court to hear PIL against Rafale deal on Wednesday

Rafale deal is defence agreement signed between government of India and France for purchase of 36 fighter aircrafts in a fly-away condition.

08 Oct 2018 3:27 PM

'One always remembers the person who molested you and we have written to the Law Ministry that one should be allowed to complain without any time limit,' Maneka Gandhi told reporters. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Happy' #MeToo started in India, hope it doesn't go out of control: Maneka Gandhi

Maneka Gandhi said she has asked Law Ministry to not keep any age limit to report child sexual abuse.

08 Oct 2018 2:41 PM

The sea condition is expected to be 'rough to very rough'. An advisory has been issued to fishermen at sea to return to harbour, the Coast Guard said. (Photo: File | AP)

Cyclone likely to form over Arabian Sea, rain expected in southern states

Coast Guard has put its dornier aircraft and ships have been deployed off Kerala, Lakshadweep and Minicoy islands, and south TN seas.

08 Oct 2018 2:32 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi further said that the government has taken several measures for improving the ease of doing business in the country. (Photo: PTI)

Wanted to turn Gujarat into South Korea when I was chief minister: PM Modi

'Our states have more power than many countries in the world. Compared to many small countries, our states have more potential,' PM said.

08 Oct 2018 2:21 PM

'We will work towards uniting the Opposition so that Mayawati becomes the next prime minister,' Chautala said while addressing a 'Samman Divas' rally in Gohana on Sunday. (Photo: PTI | File)

Will bring Opposition together to make Mayawati PM: OP Chautala

Chautala, is serving 10-yr sentence in Tihar after being convicted in Haryana teachers' recruitment scam, has recently come out on a parole.

08 Oct 2018 2:18 PM

The centre had on July 30 published a second draft NRC list of Assam in which out of 3.29 crore people, names of 2.89 crore were included. (Photo: File | ANI)

SC seeks Centre’s response on plea seeking NRC implementation in Tripura

SC considered petition filed by Tripura People's Front seeking registration of citizens of Tripura in NRC to identify illegal immigrants.

08 Oct 2018 2:04 PM

On Saturday, when Mallah was on his maiden visit to Ratabari, his constituency, after being elected as the deputy speaker, his supporters insisted that he sat on the elephant. (Photo: Screengrab | ANI)

Watch: Assam deputy speaker falls off an elephant, laughs it off

The deputy speaker then stood up and was seen sharing a hearty laugh with those around him.

08 Oct 2018 1:59 PM

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