India, All india, 30th Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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Union Minister of State for Power RK Singh said, 'We achieved 100 percent rural electrification 13 days ahead of the deadline. This is a huge success.' (Photo: ANI)

Govt will electrify each household of India by end of year: Power minister

Power minister RK Singh said new target has been set after fulfilling the 100 pc village electrification target before deadline.

30 Apr 2018 9:17 PM

On April 26, a plane carrying Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and other passengers onboard from New Delhi to Hubli in north Karnataka developed a technical snag during landing. (Photo: File)

Charter jet industry condemns police action over Rahul Gandhi flight snag

BAOA said any attempt to use such incidents for political purpose could ‘adversely affect’ safety of overall operations of charter planes.

30 Apr 2018 8:29 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking at an event in New Delhi on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

India does not distinguish between religions, emphasizes Modi

In today's world, humanity and compassion had become even more relevant, the Prime Minister added.

30 Apr 2018 8:07 PM

The incident of police aspirants in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh having caste categories written on their bare chests sparked condemnation on Monday from the chiefs of the Congress and the BSP who alleged this reflected the 'casteist attitude' of the saffron party. (Photo: ANI)

Caste marked on MP police recruits’ chests, Rahul, Mayawati slam BJP

Sharad Pawar-led NCP also asked Prime Minister's Office to probe incident, calling it 'shameful'.

30 Apr 2018 7:54 PM

75-year-old Yeddyurappa, who has won seven times from Shikaripura, said he would triumph with a huge margin from his home seat, as the Lingayats would not let him down. (Photo: PTI)

No alliance with JD(S) 'as of now', Yedyurappa says BJP-wave to win K'taka polls

Pollsters have predicted hung Assembly in Karnataka, with neither ruling Congress nor BJP attaining majority.

30 Apr 2018 7:07 PM

Kavinder Gupta was among 8 new ministers who were sworn in on Monday and joined the state's PDP-BJP government led by Mehbooba Mufti. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

New J&K dy CM Kavinder Gupta dismisses Kathua rape as minor incident

Hours after he was sworn in as J&K deputy CM, Kavinder Gupta said, 'Kathua incident shouldn’t be given much importance.'

30 Apr 2018 6:25 PM

Alerts were issued across all the blocks in the districts and necessary precautionary measures were taken, in view of the warnings issued by the weather department. (Representational Image)

WB: 13 killed, at least 25 injured after lightning strike during northwester

Most of them were outside their house and working in their fields while lightning struck them.

30 Apr 2018 5:43 PM

One of the slain militants has been identified as Sameer Tiger, a senior Hizbul Mujahideen commander. (Photo: File)

J&K: 2 Hizbul militants, 1 civilian killed in encounter in Pulwama district

An Army major and a soldier were also injured in the encounter, officials said.

30 Apr 2018 4:41 PM

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, who was undergoing treatment for various ailments related to heart and kidney, was discharged from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Monday. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Discharge from AIIMS conspiracy to deteriorate my health: Lalu Prasad Yadav

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi also met Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday and enquired about his health.

30 Apr 2018 4:08 PM

Odisha has been witnessing a series of rape of minor girls in different areas including Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Ganjam and Jagatsinghpur districts. (Representational Image)

45-yr-old man rapes 4-yr-old girl in Odisha; arrested

Though the girl was raped on April 24, the matter came to light on Sunday when her father lodged a complaint.

30 Apr 2018 3:15 PM

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was speaking at an event in Ahmedabad organised by Vishwa Samvad Kendra, an offshoot of the RSS, to celebrate 'Devrshi Narad Jayanti'. (Photo: File)

Google equal to Narada, has all world's information: Gujarat CM

Gujarat CM said, 'Google is the source of information just like Narada because he knew everything happening in the world.'

30 Apr 2018 2:21 PM

The India-Pakistan ties again nosedived in recent years with no bilateral talks taking place and both sides putting it on the back-burner. (Photo: File/Representational)

India, Pak should learn from Koreas, resolve differences: media

Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in, during an inter-Korean summit, agreed to pursue a permanent peace treaty.

30 Apr 2018 1:55 PM

Kavinder Gupta is a former mayor of Jammu. He had won the 2014 Assembly election from Gandhinagar constituency in Jammu. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

J&K Cabinet reshuffle: BJP inducts new faces, Kavinder Gupta becomes deputy CM

Satpal Sharma, Rajiv Jasrotia, Devinder Kumar Maniyal and Shakti Raj were sworn-in as ministers for the state.

30 Apr 2018 12:36 PM

In his address at the 'Mega Brahmin Business Summit' in Gandhinagar, Trivedi said, 'I have no hesitation in saying that BR Ambedkar is a Brahmin. There is nothing wrong with calling a learned person a Brahmin. In that context, I will say that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also a Brahmin.' (Photo: ANI)

Learned person BR Ambedkar a 'brahmin': Guj Assembly speaker

The Father of Indian Constitution, BR Ambedkar, was born into a Dalit family and grew up to be the torchbearer of the community's rights.

30 Apr 2018 11:37 AM

The girl is seen pleading with the men and resisting their attacks. Onlookers shot a video of the incident instead of helping the girl. (Photo: File | Representational)

8 men drag, disrobe minor girl in Bihar, onlookers film crime

The youth were seen molesting, dragging and undressing the victim while lifting her off her feet.

30 Apr 2018 11:22 AM

Biplab Kumar Deb, who took charge of Tripura in March, has been in the news for his controversial remarks which have triggered widespread criticism. (Photo: PTI)

Modi summons Tripura CM over repeated 'questionable' remarks

Biplab Kumar Deb has been summoned to meet PM Modi and BJP President Amit Shah on May 2 in Delhi.

30 Apr 2018 11:09 AM

A sub-panel of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), headed by BJD MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, in its draft report has asked the ministry to place before it the classified CVC report on 'Defence Deals'. (Photo: AP | Representational)

Parl panel demands classified report on arms bought during Kargil war

The draft report has been adopted by the sub-committee of the PAC, but it will be placed in Parliament after a full committee approves it.

30 Apr 2018 11:02 AM

Addressing the 'Jan Akrosh' rally in Delhi, Manmohan Singh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had not been able to fulfill a single promise from 4 years ago. (Photo: PTI)

Legislation bulldozed in Modi's regime: Manmohan Singh

Manmohan Singh said Modi government failed to fulfill promises it made before coming to power.

30 Apr 2018 9:33 AM

'I have resigned as the deputy chief minister of the government. A fresh face from the BJP will be taking over,' Nirmal Singh said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

J&K: Ahead of Cabinet reshuffle today, Nirmal Singh resigns as dy CM

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Kavinder Gupta will be the new deputy chief minister, a BJP leader said.

30 Apr 2018 8:57 AM

The girl had deep injuries on her head, face, neck and in her private parts. (Photo: Representational)

6-yr-old girl raped in school, dies after 8 days in Odisha hospital

The girl was rescued in a critical condition from a school in Jagannathpur village under the Salepur police station on April 21.

30 Apr 2018 8:47 AM

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