India, All india, 8th May 2018, News & Stories from India

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On Tuesday evening, Mehbooba Mufti called on Governor, NN Vohra, at the Raj Bhavan in Srinagar to discuss 'various important matters relating to counter-terrorist operations, continuing incidents of stone pelting, the death of a tourist and other concerns'. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Alarmed at turn of events, J&K CM calls all-party-meet to discuss Kashmir situation

Official sources said Mehbooba Mufti is deeply concerned at turn of events and discussed the situation with govt functionaries.

08 May 2018 9:41 PM

A homeless and helpless Pramila was forced to deliver her baby under most unfavourable conditions, in a culvert. (Photo: ANI)

Odisha woman loses home 6 months ago, forced to deliver baby in culvert

Pramila Tiria did not receive any govt aid when she lost a roof over her head when her home was destroyed by an elephant 6 months ago.

08 May 2018 9:15 PM

The retired teacher was lamenting the poor condition of roads in his area and hoped that the new goverment will take steps in taht direction (Photo: ANI)

In Assam, retired teacher speaks on poor roads, Union Minister cuts him off

Union Minister Rajen Gohain termed the teacher's allegations as 'utter nonsense' and also questioned his intentions to bring up the issue.

08 May 2018 9:00 PM

RJD president Lalu Prasad, serving sentence in fodder scam cases, has sought a five-day parole to attend the wedding of his elder son later this week, his lawyer and one of his close aides said on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

RJD chief Lalu Yadav seeks 5-day parole to attend son Tej Pratap’s wedding

Tej Pratap Yadav will be tying the knot with Aishwarya Rai, daughter of party legislator Chandrika Rai, on May 12 in Patna.

08 May 2018 8:29 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the rulings of the Chair on whether to admit a motion or otherwise, are not subject to judicial review. (Photo: File/ANI)

Congress' CJI impeachment fiasco will hurt them in K'taka polls: Jaitley

'The Congress Party was looking for a friendly pitch to bowl on,' Jaitley, who himself is an eminent lawyer said in a Facebook post.

08 May 2018 8:19 PM

The ministry of women and child development told parliament in March that only 467 male child abuse cases were lodged with police out of more than 36,321 such reported incidents in 2016. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

In India, boy victims of sex crimes don't get talked about

In the meantime, the minimum punishment for raping a boy is 10 years in jail, compared with 20 years for assaults on girls under 16.

08 May 2018 8:11 PM

J&K Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, consoling R Thirumani's father at Srinagar police hospital. (Photo: DC)

Outrage in J&K over Chennai tourist's death in stone-pelting

22-year-old R Thirumani who was admitted to hospital with serious injuries on Monday morning, slipped into coma and died in the evening.

08 May 2018 7:36 PM

Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi addressed a rally in Karnataka's Bijapur. (Photo: Twitter/@INCIndia)

Speeches can’t fill empty stomachs, Sonia Gandhi slams PM Modi in K'taka

Addressing a rally at Bijapur, Sonia Gandhi expressed confidence that people of Karnataka will re-elect Congress.

08 May 2018 7:08 PM

According to the police, the crime pattern was analysed and eight out of 10 rape or kidnapping cases, women had been assaulted by their acquaintances and not strangers. (Representational Image)

UP police to integrate women helplines for quicker response

Women helpline (1090), anti-romeo squad and UP-100 services will come together besides fast-tracking trial of cases under the POCSO Act.

08 May 2018 6:41 PM

The WiFi service, launched in 2016 as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India initiative, provides free Internet to passengers under Railwire, the retail broadband distribution model of RailTel Corporation of India Limited. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Kerala: Coolie uses free rail WiFi to prepare for civil services, clears exam

Sreenath K has been earning his livelihood carrying heavy luggage at Ernakulam Junction in Kerala for the past 5 years.

08 May 2018 6:32 PM

Borewell in the area have dried up due to the summer heat. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Chattisgarh: Villagers forced to walk over 5 km for water as borewells go dry

Despite the presence of borewells in the area, villagers have to walk for at least five to six kilometres on a daily basis to fetch water.

08 May 2018 5:26 PM

The girls were lured inside the nearby Kulburu jungle by three PLFI ultras, the police said in a statement. (Representational Image)

3 minor girls abducted by PLFI released in Jharkhand's Khunti

The 3 girls were abducted when they had gone along with friends to area for birthday party on April 14.

08 May 2018 5:25 PM

Earlier in April, the Uttar Pradesh government had withdrawn the 'Y' category security cover of MLA Sengar. (Photo: File)

Unnao rape: Accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar shifted to Sitapur jail

MLA Kuldeep Sengar was shifted after the victim's family appealed the Allahabad HC to shift him to another jail citing security reasons.

08 May 2018 5:08 PM

'The May issue has a special focus on women and as we have dedicated this year to women's safety in the Railways, we are taking special measures in improving the safety, security and amenities for women,' said an official. (Photo: File)

Indian Railways magazine goes pink, dedicates May edition to women staff

The magazine turns spotlight on women TTEs and testimonials from them on working with the national transporter.

08 May 2018 4:20 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a rally in Karnataka's Koppal. (Photo: AP | File)

For Congress, not people but family mean everything: Narendra Modi

Modi also said, 'Those who are born with a golden spoon, never understand the difficulties of poor.'

08 May 2018 4:02 PM

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Saturday held a meeting with officials of FCI and reviewed its functioning. (Photo: File)

Centre will bring ordinance if SC ‘dilutes’ SC/ST act: Ram Vilas Paswan

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said the government is committed (for the welfare of SC/ST).

08 May 2018 3:34 PM

Majority of women recruits in the Army are short-service commission (SSC) officers and they have a maximum tenure of 14 years. (Photo: File/Pixabay)

Indian Army to create special cadre to grant permanent commission to women

The grant is being considered for segments including cyber and IT, corps of military police and various posts in service selection board.

08 May 2018 2:24 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a rally in Karnataka's Vijayapura. (Photo: File)

Cong planning to blame EVMs for their defeat in K'taka, says Modi

PM said, 'It is Congress that did not allow law on Triple Talaq to be passed. How can they even talk about women empowerment.'

08 May 2018 2:22 PM

The man also pleaded with the tempo drivers to drop his wife's dead body home. (Photo: ANI | Screengrab)

UP man carries wife's body on shoulder after being denied hearse

The Badaun district hospital said that it has two hearse vans which are provided to anyone who asks for it.

08 May 2018 2:10 PM

The Lifeline Express has been providing free treatment to the needy in deepest India for nearly three decades. It has helped more than one million people, treating ailments ranging from cataracts to cancer. (Photo: AFP)

Lifeline Express: A messiah on wheels brings hope for India's poorest

It spends about a month in a district before moving on to a new destination, filling a critical gap in the country's public health system.

08 May 2018 1:35 PM

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