India, All india, 7th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami said, "Former Chief Minister Karunanidhi's demise is a big loss to Tamil Nadu." (Photo: File)

Politicians, celebrities pay tribute to Dravidian veteran Karunanidhi

Karunanidhi died at 6.10 pm at the age of 94 at Chennai's Kauvery Hospital after a prolonged illness.

07 Aug 2018 9:34 PM

'Do not give room for untoward incidents. Maintain peace,' said Stalin in a statement, 'Hand over anti socials to police, they may attempt to tarnish DMK.' (Photo: AFP)

Stalin urges DMK workers to maintain peace, show military discipline

MK Stalin, son of Late Karunanidhi, put out an appeal to DMK cadre and followers to maintain discipline.

07 Aug 2018 8:59 PM

Though Karunanidhi was himself a strong and charismatic leader, he never spoke down to his cadres and moved with them as an equal. (Photo: File)

Karunanidhi – infused democracy, created awareness on state’s rights, federalism

Kalaignar’s second biggest achievement in these last 50 years is to run the DMK in a democratic manner.

07 Aug 2018 8:26 PM

Banerjee had cancelled her first China visit in June just hours before embarking on the journey, saying political meetings at the 'appropriate level' were not confirmed by that country's government. (Photo: File)

Mamata blames 'political diplomacy' for cancellation of foreign visits

A day after criticising the BJP on the Assam NRC issue in a poem, Banerjee on Tuesday posted two more poems on her Facebook page.

07 Aug 2018 8:07 PM

Inaugurating the centenary celebrations of St Thomas College, he said the community's heritage and history was a matter of 'immense pride' for the country. (Photo: File)

Kerala's Christian community is India's pride: President Ram Nath Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind said the real value of education lies in how we learn to help fellow human beings and not in degrees.

07 Aug 2018 7:58 PM

Ahir said the Justice JS Verma Committee was set up after the incident to examine and recommend amendments in criminal law with respect to crimes against women. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Government didn't consider repealing Section 377 after 2012 gangrape: Minister

The committee did not make any recommendation in relation to Section 377 of the IPC, Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said.

07 Aug 2018 7:52 PM

Ahir said there were 308 incidents of violence in Jammu and Kashmir till July this year in which 113 terrorists were killed in 90 encounters. Altogether 49 security personnel were also killed so far this year. (Photo: Representational)

69 terrorists infiltrated into Jammu & Kashmir till June 2018: Minister

There were 133 attempts of infiltration by terrorists from across border, out of which there were 69 net infiltrations, Hansraj Ahir said.

07 Aug 2018 7:39 PM

'India's Defence Minister is a lady, External Affairs Minister is a lady and Lok Sabha Speaker is a lady. To disrespect women just because they are associated with BJP or RSS shows the level to which Rahul Gandhi will fall,' said the senior BJP leader. (Photo: File)

Women safety remark: Smriti Irani defends BJP, slams Rahul

Irani said Rahul's observation about RSS, BJP leaders and ministers is poor and such statements show his level of understanding.

07 Aug 2018 7:29 PM

A highly imaginative Karunanidhi did not leave any opportunity to show his historical knowledge and interest in organising functions. (Photo: File/PTI)

A man of letters, Karunanidhi delighted in the arts

From 'Sangam' literature to contemporary novels, he was a voracious reader and writer.

07 Aug 2018 6:56 PM

The flood of eulogies and the outpouring of sadness that have followed Karunanidhi’s death is proof to his significance not only in Tamil Nadu but also in Indian politics. (Photo: File)

Karuna reached dizzying heights, with no money, caste influence

It is a tribute to Indian democracy that someone born in the Isai Vellalar community could become country’s powerful leader.

07 Aug 2018 6:55 PM

Karunanidhi for the last two years, he was confined to his Gopalapuram residence since he fell ill in October 2016, managing to faintly recognise people with his wide trademark smile. (Photo: Twitter/@kalaignar89)

Muthuvel Karunanidhi, DMK’s captain of 50 years returns to pavilion

The party has lost one of its most distinguished and astonishing leaders.

07 Aug 2018 6:53 PM

The DMK head served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for five separate terms in the 1969–2011 period. (Photo: Twitter/@kalaignar89)

DMK Chief Karunanidhi, 5-time CM and towering Dravidian leader, dies at 94

Doctors at the Kauvery Hospital kept the leader on maximum medical support but his health continued to decline.

07 Aug 2018 6:46 PM

Supreme Court pulled up the Delhi Commission for Women for trying to intervene in the Bihar shelter home case and said that no politics should be involved in the matter. (Representational image)

Don't even use blurred photos of sexual abuse survivors: SC to media

Supreme Court warned against interviewing minor survivors of sexual abuse saying it has serious mental impact.

07 Aug 2018 5:51 PM

A Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) supporter reacts to a bulletin that was released about party president M Karunanidhi's health, in Chennai on Monday. (Photo: PTI | File)

DMK chief Karunanidhi's health 'extremely critical': Kauvery Hospital

The doctors clearly mentioned that despite maximum medical support, Karunanidhi's vital organs continued to deteriorate.

07 Aug 2018 4:51 PM

At the start of the day's proceedings, Naidu observed that 156 members were present when the Rajya Sabha passed the constitution amendment bill. (Photo: File)

Venkaiah Naidu rebukes Rajya Sabha members for poor attendance

Venkaiah Naidu said it would be a 'sad commentary' on the functioning of the Rajya Sabha if someone was to take note of the attendance.

07 Aug 2018 4:35 PM

Vandana Chavan is a former Mayor of Pune. (Photo: Vandana Chavan | Facebook)

Vandana Chavan likely to be Oppn's candidate for Dy Chairman post

According to Opposition sources, Tiruchi Siva of DMK, Vandana Chavan of NCP and nominated member K T S Tulsi are front-runners for the post.

07 Aug 2018 4:28 PM

Over the years, Imran Khan’s pet dogs have attracted press attention on multiple occasions. (Photo: File)

Imran Khan's pet dogs get their own Wikipedia page

The page currently lists five dogs, Sheru, Sherni, Motu, Pidu and Maximus with brief details on each.

07 Aug 2018 4:28 PM

TRAO chief RS Sharma said he has always maintained that disclosure, knowledge or sharing of the biometric ID number does not increase 'digital vulnerabilities'. (Photo: File)

Disclosure of Aadhaar number doesn't increase digital vulnerability: TRAI Chief

TRAI chief was quick to add that intention behind disclosure of his 12-digit number was never to abet others disclose their Aadhaar numbers.

07 Aug 2018 4:19 PM

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices DY Chandrachud and Indira Banerjee considered the submission of a close relative of Hussain, seeking urgent hearing on the plea. (Photo: File | ANI)

SC to hear plea 'torture' of witness in Kathua rape and murder case tomorrow

A habeas corpus writ petition has been filed by the cousin of the witness. It alleges that Hussain has been kept in illegal detention.

07 Aug 2018 4:09 PM

The court also told them, 'Don't forget you are officials of the court, your job is to comply with orders, how can you go to press like this.' (Photo: File)

‘Your job is to comply’: SC slams NRC officials for talking to media

The apex court also restrained Hajela and RGI's S Shailesh from talking to media on Assam's NRC henceforth.

07 Aug 2018 3:26 PM

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