India, 11th Nov 2019, News & Stories from India

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India 11 Nov 2019

India, 11 Nov 2019

'Nishank' along with Vice President Venkaiah Naidu had gone to All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) to attend the Jawaharlal Nehru University's third convocation. While Naidu left the premises before the protest escalated, Nishank had to stay inside. (Photo: File | PTI)

HRD minister stuck inside auditorium for over 6 hours as JNU students protest

Hundreds of students gathered outside the AICTE headquarters protesting against hostel fee hike.

11 Nov 2019 6:17 PM

Uddhav Thackeray sought Congress' support to Shiv Sena to form govt in Maharashtra according to sources. (Photo: FIle | ANI)

After Sena fails, Maha Guv invites NCP to form govt as Cong sits on fence

Political fortunes swing from Shiv Sena to NCP on Monday as Maharashtra desperately tried to find a govt.

11 Nov 2019 5:34 PM

'If Congress gives support to Shiv Sena, they should not disturb it for next 5 years. Then only people will trust Congress,' Deve Gowda said. (Photo: ANI)

'Cong and NCP should stand by Sena to bring down BJP': JD(S) chief Deve Gowda

Deve Gowda was speaking in reference of the ongoing tussle going on between BJP and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.

11 Nov 2019 4:02 PM

Sawant resigned from the BJP-led government after differences between two parties on power sharing with the Shiv Sena insisting on a rotational chief minister. (Photo: File)

'Aaditya Thackeray is a visionary leader,' says Arvind Sawant

Several posters have surfaced calling for Aaditya Thackeray to be the next chief minister of the state.

11 Nov 2019 4:00 PM

In a noble deed, a 44-year old Kerala woman police officer has donated her impossibly long hair for the cause of cancer patients, with her gesture inspiring many, particularly college-going girls wishing to emulate her. (Representational Image)

Kerala woman cop sheds long tresses for cause of cancer patients

The woman police officer's advice to them is that there is no need to 'imitate' her act but do something for the poor and needy.

11 Nov 2019 3:52 PM

In the previous tenure, the panel took up various contentious issues such as demonetisation and GST for deliberations, during which Manmohan Singh played very active role. (Photo: File)

Manmohan Singh nominated to parliamentary standing committee on finance

Digvijaya Singh has now been nominated to the parliamentary standing committee on urban development by the chairman of the Upper House.

11 Nov 2019 3:42 PM

Taking to twitter PM Modi wrote, 'Shri TN Seshan was an outstanding civil servant. He served India with utmost diligence and integrity. His efforts towards electoral reforms have made our democracy stronger and more participative. Pained by his demise. Om Shanti.' (Photo: Twitter)

'Irreplacable -- a true reformer': Leaders condole former CEC TN Seshan's demise

The 87-year-old was the 10th CEC and died of cardiac arrest.

11 Nov 2019 3:39 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that with the talent India possesses, in 10-15 years we will become 10 trillion dollar economy. (Photo: File)

India will become USD 10 trillion economy in 10-15 years: Rajnath Singh

'Our aim is to make a world-class domestic defence industry that is self-reliant and less dependent on imports,' said Defence Minister.

11 Nov 2019 3:39 PM

The chief minister highlighted the importance of learning English in these times. (Photo: File)

Striving to give good education: Jagan slams Vice Prez, TDP chief over 'English medium' taunt

State govt recently issued an order giving permission to Commissioner of School Education to convert all govt schools into English medium.

11 Nov 2019 3:20 PM

He had earlier served as the 18th Cabinet Secretary of India in 1989. In 1996, he won the Ramon Magsaysay Award. (Photo: Twitter)

T N Seshan: A strict and bold man, known for cleaning up India's electoral system

Seshan took the job to revamp whole system when Indian elections were flooded with booth rigging and misuse of the government machinery.

11 Nov 2019 2:43 PM

Present in the meeting were Siddaramaiah, Dinesh Gundu Rao, BK Hariprasad, Rahman Khan, Eshwar Khandre, KH Muniyappa, Saleem Ahmad and MM Pallam Raju. (Photo: ANI)

Congress leaders meet ahead of K'taka bypolls; 'BJP govt weak,' says Gundu Rao

The date of polling has been set for Dec 5, while counting of votes is scheduled to begin on Nov 9.

11 Nov 2019 2:39 PM

Kumar, who is the president of Janata Dal (U) and a part of the NDA coalition, had earlier refused to be part of the government at the Centre over 'proportional representation' in cabinet. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar avoids question on Shiv Sena leaving NDA

Nitish Kumar is running the government in Bihar with the support of BJP.

11 Nov 2019 2:21 PM

After tendering his resignation as Union Minister, Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant blamed its ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for not keeping its promise on the 50:50 formula. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

No trust left: Sena’s Arvind Sawant slams BJP for reneging promise on power sharing

This comes after Sena was invited by Maharashtra Governor on Sunday to indicate its 'willingness and ability to form government'.

11 Nov 2019 2:14 PM

Army chief General Bipin Rawat and his team in the Army Headquarters have been working towards encouraging personnel to remain physically fit till the end of their careers. (Photo: ANI | Representational)

Army hasn't granted disability pension this year for lifestyle diseases: Sources

The decision has also affected some Lieutenant General-rank officers.

11 Nov 2019 1:55 PM

In a video message posted on Twitter, he said this was an achievement in comparison to 2015 when over 15,000 dengue cases had been recorded and 60 people had died in the national capital. (Photo: File)

Delhi has won battle against dengue, says Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi CM said that till last week, less than 1,100 reported cases of the disease and no deaths due to it were recorded.

11 Nov 2019 1:31 PM

No major damage was immediately reported in camps in southeast Bangladesh where hundreds of thousands of refugees from neighbouring Myanmar are living. (Photo: PTI)

At least 13 dead, fishermen missing after cyclone Bulbul lashes Bengal, B'desh

India’s meteorological department said cyclone was expected to weaken but warned fishermen not to venture into sea for the next 12 hours.

11 Nov 2019 1:29 PM

Malik told reporters here that there is a need to reach a consensus on "certain big issues" while working out a common minimum programme. (Photo: ANI)

NCP says responsibility of 'all of us' to give alternative to Maharashtra

NCP leader Nawab Malik, however, said it will take any decision in consensus with its ally Congress.

11 Nov 2019 1:10 PM

Hundreds of students staged protests outside the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Monday over fee hike, curfew timings and dress code restrictions in the varsity. (Photo: ANI)

Ahead of convocation, JNU students protest over fee hike, dress code

They claimed that the manual has provisions for fee hike, curfew timings and dress code restrictions.

11 Nov 2019 1:03 PM

A 24-year-old woman has accused her distant cousin of sexually assaulting her nearly two months ago when she visited here from her native place in Mahedragarh to appear in an examination, police said on Sunday. (Representational Image)

24-year-old comes to Gurgaon for exams, raped by cousin in hotel room

The incident occurred in Sept but was reported to Gurgaon police on Sunday after victim gave her complaint at a police station day before.

11 Nov 2019 12:39 PM

Justice Gogoi, however, declined to comment on the verdict at the programme. (Photo: File)

Senior SC judges hail CJI Gogoi for Ayodhya verdict

The top court in a unanimous verdict on Saturday cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site at Ayodhya.

11 Nov 2019 12:32 PM

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