India, All india, 6th Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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'There is no hacking or cyber attack,' Rai, who heads the cyber security unit, said. (Photo: Representational | File)

No hack or cyber attack but hardware-related glitch: National cyber security chief

'The websites have been down since afternoon after it was noticed that there was a 'storage area networking system' failure,' chief said.

06 Apr 2018 8:57 PM

A three-judge bench of the Allahabad High Court, in a 2:1 majority ruling, had in 2010 ordered that the land be partitioned equally among three parties - the Sunni Waqf Board, the Nirmohi Akhara and Ram Lalla. (Photo: PTI/File)

SC told Ayodhya case more important than polygamy, should be referred to larger bench

'The Ayodhya land dispute is far more important than polygamy among Muslims and the whole nation wants an answer,' advocate told the bench.

06 Apr 2018 8:39 PM

The defence minister said, 'There was a time when the BJP had only two MPs. Now, we are in power in 21 states thanks to the ‘sabka saath sabka vikas’ mantra of our government.' (Photo: PTI)

Party which imposed Emergency, now questions BJP, quips Sitharaman

'Party that imposed Emergency and curbed fundamental rights of the people is now questioning us on freedom of expression,' said Sitharaman.

06 Apr 2018 7:13 PM

The MHA site was down soon after the news came that the Defence ministry's website was hacked. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

After Defence Ministry site hack, MHA website taken down as ‘extra precautions’

This is not the first time that the official websites of the Indian Government have been hacked by hackers.

06 Apr 2018 6:52 PM

The incident took place in handicapped compartment of CST-bound train between Kalyan and Dadar between 11 pm and 11.22 pm as the other passengers watched in horror. (Photo: ANI | Screengrab)

Mumbai: Woman molested in CST-Kalyan local; no one came to help, made videos

The man was identified as Rafique Shaikh who reportedly owed the woman a large amount of money.

06 Apr 2018 6:17 PM

Chinese characters are seen appearing on the home page of Ministry of Defence. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Defence Ministry website hacked, Chinese characters appear on home page

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tweeted that 'appropriate action' had been initiated in the matter.

06 Apr 2018 5:24 PM

The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and 26 other organizations representing different ethnic groups of the state, have already submitted a joint memorandum to the JPC but only a few of the organizations have been called for the hearing. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

Assam’s anger: JPC on Citizenship (Amendment) Bill to resume hearing on Apr 12

JPC has asked organisations who were called for hearings to submit their memorandum in advance along with names of representatives.

06 Apr 2018 4:21 PM

The BJP accuses the Congress and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi of disrupting parliament. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

No work, only protests in Parliament: BJP MPs to fast, Congress boycotts tea

Cong, BJP MPs stood facing each other outside Parliament with placards, screaming slogans and trying to out-shout other side.

06 Apr 2018 3:26 PM

Senior advocate Shanti Bhushan has stated that 'master of roster' cannot be unguided and unbridled discretionary power, exercised arbitrarily by the CJI. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Clarify CJI's role as master of roster: Shanti Bhushan files PIL in SC

Shanti Bhushan filed PIL through Prashant Bhushan who asked SC's secretary general not to list the matter before a bench including the CJI.

06 Apr 2018 3:15 PM

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar found Salman Khan's punishment in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case to be harsh. (Photo: AFP)

Ex-Pak cricketer Shoaib Akhtar upset over 'friend' Salman Khan's conviction

Shoaib Akhtar said he is sure that Salman Khan will be out soon.

06 Apr 2018 2:29 PM

Advocate Sanjay Abott, appearing for Gitanjali Gems, sought direction to quash the Enforcement Directorate's move of seizing the firm's moveable properties. (Photo: File)

PNB fraud case: Delhi HC seeks ED’s reply on plea by Mehul Choksi’s firm

The court said it will hear the matter along with a similar pending plea of billionaire Nirav Modi's firm Firestar Diamond on April 11.

06 Apr 2018 2:03 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is still the most popular politician in the country and at the moment it seems unlikely that he will be dislodged. (Photo: File/PTI)

No job, no vote: Rajasthan town warns Modi ahead of 2019 polls

Modi’s failure to create tens of millions of jobs would be biggest threat to his bid for another term, many political analysts say.

06 Apr 2018 2:00 PM

The police said Manzoor Ahmad was beheaded by the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba. (Photo: Representational/ANI)

Man kidnapped by LeT militants found beheaded in Kashmir orchard

Manzoor Ahmad along with his father Abdul Gaffar Bhat were abducted from their home in Hajin area of Bandipore on Wednesday.

06 Apr 2018 1:18 PM

The engagement ceremony of Tej Pratap and Aishwarya Rai will take place later this month and marriage will be held only next month in the state capital. (Photo: Screengrab)

Lalu, Rabri find match for son; Tej Pratap to marry Aishwarya Rai

Aishwarya Rai is daughter of RJP lawmaker Chandrika Rai and grand daughter of former Bihar CM Daroga Prasad Rai.

06 Apr 2018 1:08 PM

On BJP’s 38th foundation day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it has become the largest party due to people's blessings and tireless efforts of its workers. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

BJP MPs to fast on Apr 12 to protest impasse in Parliament: PM Modi

BJP MPs to spend a night between Apr 14 and May 5 in over 20,844 villages with over 50 pc population of scheduled castes and tribes.

06 Apr 2018 12:29 PM

Salman Khan lawyer Mahesh Bora today said he has received threat calls on Thursday warning him not to appear for the actor's bail plea in Jodhpur court on Friday. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Got threat calls warning not to appear for bail hearing: Salman's lawyer

Despite warnings Salman Khan's lawyer, Mahesh Bora reached the Jodhpur sessions court on Friday morning with his 51-page bail application.

06 Apr 2018 11:55 AM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu led the rally from Venkatapalem village to the State Secretariat in Amaravati. (Photo: ANI screengrab)

For AP special status, Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu takes out cycle rally

Andhra CM also demanded immediate implementation of promises made by NDA in the State Reorganisation Act.

06 Apr 2018 11:08 AM

Jail superintendent said Salman Khan had a blood pressure issue when he came inside the jail and the doctor of the prison dispensary checked him. His blood pressure was later declared normal.(Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Salman Khan refused to eat dal-roti served on first night in Jodhpur jail

Salman Khan would be treated as a normal prisoner and no special treatment would be given to him.

06 Apr 2018 11:01 AM

An FIR was registered against Nirav Modi by the CBI for an alleged fraud worth several thousand crores in the Punjab National Bank two months ago. (Photo: File)

Nirav Modi in Hong Kong? Govt sends request for provisional arrest

A request for the provisional arrest has been submitted to the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

06 Apr 2018 10:48 AM

IndiGo had written to the civil aviation ministry expressing its interest to buy out Air India's flight operations, particularly the international services; however, such option was not available under the disinvestment plan. (Photo: File)

IndiGo pulls out of race to acquire national carrier Air India

IndiGo was one of the first players to show interest in Air India soon after the govt approved for its disinvestment in June 2017.

06 Apr 2018 10:22 AM

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