India, All india, 9th Oct 2018, News & Stories from India

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ATS sources in Lucknow said a computer was seized from Nishant Aggrawal's Nagpur residence which contained secret documents. (Photo: Facebook Screengrab | Nishant Aggarwal)

BrahMos engineer, held for spying, made himself ‘easy target’: UP ATS

UP cops said Nishant Aggarwal was in touch with suspected Pak intel operatives through 2 FB accounts -- 'Neha Sharma' and 'Pooja Ranjan'.

09 Oct 2018 9:05 PM

Swati Maliwal said the 'casual attitude of Alok Nath in responding to allegations of such a serious offence shows the mentality of men who believe they would be let off easily'. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Alok Nath’s casual attitude to rape charges shows mentality of such men’: DCW chief

Supporting the #MeToo movement, Swati Maliwal said, 'Finally, women are hitting out at their accusers, and it is a very welcome move.'

09 Oct 2018 8:42 PM

Canadian national Paul Alfonso has now filed an unlimited civil lawsuit against Nirav Modi with the Superior Court of California, suing him for USD 4.2 million dollars. (Photo: File)

Canadian loses Rs 1.4 Cr, girlfriend after Nirav Modi sold him fake diamond rings

Paul Alfonso, unaware of Nirav Modi’s involvement in PNB scam, bought 2 rings from the jeweller to propose to his girlfriend.

09 Oct 2018 8:18 PM

The cyclone over the west central Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards at a speed of 8 kmph during the past six hours and intensified into cyclonic storm Titli, IMD said. (Representational Image)

IMD issues red alert as cyclone Titli moves towards Odisha-Andhra coast

IMD has issued a red alert in Odisha for Wednesday and Thursday, forecasting 'heavy to very heavy rains' at several places.

09 Oct 2018 7:07 PM

Rajnath Singh also said closer to home, ensuring security of about 40 small airports and heliports in India is a subject that cannot be 'ignored'. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘Terrorists pushing limits, also underpants, to hit aviation sector’: Rajnath Singh

Recalling 2009 'underwear bomber', who tried to blow up Amsterdam-Detroit flight mid-air, Singh said aviation sector is highly sensitive.

09 Oct 2018 6:26 PM

Editor Nakkheeran Gopal was detained at the Chennai airport on Tuesday morning while he was on his way to Pune. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Tamil weekly editor Nakkheeran Gopal won't go to jail, says Chennai court

The court turned down police request to remand Nakkheeran Gopal to judicial custody.

09 Oct 2018 5:32 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi addressed a rally in Dholpur's Mania area. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

‘Demonetisation, GST destroyed economy’, says Rahul Gandhi at Rajasthan rally

Congress president alleged that PM Modi benefited 15-20 industrialists of the country instead of farmers.

09 Oct 2018 5:24 PM

The victim identified as Tainiyat Wahid Bisti succumbed to injuries while Samrin Khalid Bisti admitted to a hospital, police said. (Representational Image)

Goa MLA Glenn Ticlo’s son mows down 2 women in Karnataka; one dead

The speeding luxury car driven by Cail Glenn Souza Ticlo, 27, mowed down 2 women while they were crossing highway near fruit market.

09 Oct 2018 4:55 PM

'You are playing hide and seek. You are trying to mislead the court,' the bench said. (Photo: File)

Supreme Court sends 3 directors of Amrapali group to police custody

It directed the Delhi police to seize all documents of Amrapali group and hand them over to forensic auditors.

09 Oct 2018 4:12 PM

BJP MP from north-west Delhi constituency claimed that the #MeToo movement has created a feeling of terror in India as men now avoid meeting women alone. (Photo: Twitter | ANi)

#MeToo important but why blame someone after 10 yrs: BJP MP

BJP MP Udit Raj said he has seen cases where women put allegations over a man, take Rs 2-4 lakhs and then look for another.

09 Oct 2018 3:16 PM

The seizure was made during a raid conducted at Verma's Patna and Begusarai residences by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the Muzaffarpur shelter home sex scandal. (Photo: File | ANI)

Patna HC rejects bail plea filed by former Bihar minister Manju Verma

Justice Sudhir Singh turned down application of Verma, against whom FIR was lodged after seizure of about 50 cartridges from her residence.

09 Oct 2018 3:16 PM

BSP supremo Mayawati urged political parties to end blame game in alleged violence and urged Gujarat govt to take strict action. (Photo: File | ANI)

‘Those who voted for PM Modi in Varanasi being targeted in Gujarat’: Mayawati

Mayawati said Gujarat govt should take strict action against those involved in the incident because north Indians are 'not foreigners'.

09 Oct 2018 3:10 PM

The plant is operated by the state-run Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Death toll rises to 9 after gas pipeline explodes at Bhilai steel plant

The blast injured 14 and took place in a pipeline near coke oven section of the plant in Chhattisgarh.

09 Oct 2018 1:52 PM

The comedy group announced on Monday that two of its founding members Tanmay Bhat and Gursimran Khamba were stepping away from the organisation. (Screengrab | Twitter | AIB)

Women’s respect, safety priority: No new season of AIB after #MeToo allegations

In a statement, Star India's streaming platform Hotstar said it 'will not stand by anything' that compromises respect or safety of women.

09 Oct 2018 12:44 PM

Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday stressed on use of alternative sources of energy including bio ethanol amid rise in petroleum prices. (Photo: File)

Import of petrol becoming difficult, make use of alternatives for fuel: Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari said his ministry has earned a lot of revenue through alternative fuel.

09 Oct 2018 12:26 PM

A five-judge constitution bench headed by then Chief Justice Dipak Misra, had in its 4:1 verdict, said banning the entry of women into the shrine is gender discrimination and that the practice violates rights of Hindu women. (Photo: File)

SC declines urgent hearing on plea seeking review of Sabarimala verdict

The submission of president of National Ayyappa Devotees Association had contended that verdict lifting ban was 'untenable and irrational'.

09 Oct 2018 11:27 AM

All pregnant mothers in the area are being monitored through and extensive surveillance and vector-control measures are being taken up in the area as per protocol by the state government, the official said. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

22 test positive for Zika virus in Jaipur, PM seeks comprehensive report

A 7-member high-level central team is in Jaipur to assist the state government in control and containment measures.

09 Oct 2018 10:18 AM

Senior BJP leader, Amu had resigned from his post of BJP's chief media coordinator, Haryana, in November 2017 after state chief Subhash Barala issued him a show cause notice for his controversial remarks during Padmavat protests. (Photo: ANI)

Resignation denied, Amu who threatened to behead Deepika Padukone, to stay in BJP

Haryana BJP chief Subhash Barala refused to accept the resignation of senior leader Suraj Pal Amu.

09 Oct 2018 10:17 AM

Despite US sanctions, India to buy Iranian oil in November

'We expect the global leaders will understand our requirements,' Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.

09 Oct 2018 9:31 AM

Esha Bahal plans to become a social entrepreneur after completing her higher studies in public policy and law. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)ANI

Indian student Esha Bahal becomes British High Commissioner for a day

Esha Bahal, a student of Political Science in a Noida university, has become British High Commissioner to India for 24 hours.

09 Oct 2018 8:57 AM

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