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

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Yadav, a former JD(U) Rajya Sabha member, while campaigning for Loktantrik Janata Dal in Alwar in Rajasthan on Wednesday, had called Raje fat and asked people to give her rest. (Photo: PTI)

Sharad Yadav expresses regret for 'hurting' remarks on Vasundhara Raje

Raje has demanded that the Election Commission take cognisance of Yadav's 'insulting' remarks and taken action against him.

08 Dec 2018 6:37 PM

'We fought the British Raj and the BJP would do well to know that the day of judgement will come for it,' he said. (Photo: File)

BJP in state of extreme panic, sensing defeats in Assembly polls: Congress

Abhishek Manu Singhvi also alleged that there was never such a 'terror raj' in the 'constitutional rule' of India.

08 Dec 2018 6:29 PM

'I am the biggest surveyor (pollster) as I remain in the midst of public all day long. The BJP is set to romp home,' Chouhan told reporters after visiting the famous Shree Pitambara Peeth temple here. (Photo: File)

CM Shivraj Chouhan calls himself 'biggest pollster', predicts BJP win

Chouhan's reaction came amid the exit polls predicting a tight race between BJP and Congress in the state.

08 Dec 2018 5:21 PM

The Bank said remittances to South Asia are projected to increase by 13.5 per cent to USD 132 billion in 2018, a stronger pace than the 5.7 per cent growth seen in 2017. (Representational Image)

India to retain top position in remittances with USD 80 billion: World Bank

India is followed by China (USD 67 bn), Mexico and the Philippines (USD 34 bn each) and Egypt (USD 26 bn), according to global lender.

08 Dec 2018 5:03 PM

'No one can use the valour & sacrifice of our brave soldiers to score cheap political points Modiji is squarely guilty of compromising National Security & Strategic Interests by unwarranted chest thumping!' he wrote on Twitter. (Photo: File)

‘Surgical strikes for political capital’: Rahul Gandhi tweets jibe at PM Modi

Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala thanked Lt Gen (retd) Hooda for 'exposing the petty politicisation by PM Modi'.

08 Dec 2018 4:40 PM

In the video, the teacher is purportedly seen putting sellotape across the mouths of two four-year-old students -- one boy and one girl -- during a class. (Representational Image)

Teacher tapes mouths of 2 primary students, says they used filthy language

School authorities have supspended the teacher for putting sellotape across mouths of 2 LKG children to keep them quiet during class.

08 Dec 2018 3:59 PM

Though Dr P K Gupta was de-barred by the Delhi Medical Council (DMC), he was still indulging in this bizarre practice. (Representational Image)

Delhi doctor used electric shocks on homosexuals, called it ‘genetic mental disorder’

Court said from the complaint, it was prima facie clear that Gupta was practising as a doctor in Delhi despite being debarred by the DMC.

08 Dec 2018 2:47 PM

Furthermore, Swamy claimed that the Muslims known to him had no objection in the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya. (Photo: File)

Will topple Modi govt if Ram temple construction is opposed: Subramanian Swamy

'If Ram temple is listed in Jan, we'll win it in two weeks. Do they have guts to oppose me? If they do, I'll topple government,' Swamy said.

08 Dec 2018 2:00 PM

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Aditynath calling the Bulandshahr incident an ‘accident’ comes day after he met family of police inspector Subodh Kumar Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Bulandshahr inspector killing 'accident', not mob lynching: Yogi Adityanath

Police inspector Subodh Kumar Singh and a local youth were killed during a mob violence in Bulandshahr on Monday.

08 Dec 2018 1:55 PM

The chief minister, who has been in and out of hospitals since early this year, is currently recuperating at his private residence here since he was shifted there from AIIMS in Delhi in October. (Photo: File)

Goa government opposes PIL for declaring CM's health status in HC

In PIL, D'Mello had claimed 'administrative collapse' in Goa due to extended absence of Parrikar, 62, from office.

08 Dec 2018 1:45 PM

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Krishna Bahadur Singh has been transferred to DGP headquarters in Lucknow and has been replaced by the Superintendent of Police of Sitapur, Prabhakar Chaudhary. (Photo: PTI)

Bulandshahr top cop, among 3 removed for 'negligence in handling situation'

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Krishna Bahadur Singh has been transferred and replaced by SP of Sitapur.

08 Dec 2018 1:03 PM

'Searches are on at my residence. What will they get when there is nothing. They are taking me to ED office for questioning,' Congress worker Jagdish Sharma told ANI. (Photo: ANI)

ED raids Robert Vadra’s ‘aide’ Jagdish Sharma's house, detains for questioning

'Robert Vadra is being framed. The Modi government wants to trap Robert Vadra,' Congress worker Jagdish Sharma said.

08 Dec 2018 12:04 PM

11 people were killed and several others injured after a bus they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. (Photo: ANI)

11 killed, several Injured after bus falls into gorge in J&K's Poonch

The bus skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Plera in Mandi tehsil of Poonch district.

08 Dec 2018 11:39 AM

former Army officer Lieutenant General D S Hooda (retired) said it was natural to have initial euphoria about the success but the constant maintenance of hype around the military operations was unwarranted. (Photo: ANI)

Surgical strike overhyped, politicised: ex-Army officer Lt Gen (retd) DS Hooda

'It would have been better had we done it (surgical strikes) secretly,' the ex-Army officer said.

08 Dec 2018 11:26 AM

NCW, in its letter, had directed Prasar Bharati CEO to conduct enquiry into complaints after it received a formal complaint from the AIR Casual Announcer and Comperes Union alleging sexual harassment at workplace in different stations throughout the country. (Representational Image)

All India Radio employee found guilty of nine sexual harassment cases

The accused was also transferred as an administrative measure, NCW said in a statment.

08 Dec 2018 10:48 AM

The video shows the man advancing towards Manian's SUV with a sickle, forcing it to reverse. He has been identified as Raja. (Photo: Screengrab | ANI)

Video: Man in cyclone-hit Nagapattinam threatens TN minister with sickle

Manian was visiting his hometown in Nagapattinam when he was challenged by a furious mob.

08 Dec 2018 10:04 AM

Sri Sri Ravishankar was scheduled to visit such areas to oversee the rehabilitation work, local people wanted him to facilitate a meditation programme. (Photo: File)

Madras HC stays Sri Sri Ravishankar's event at Tamil Nadu heritage site

The two-day event at ancient shrine, categorised as 'Great Living Chola Temples,' by UNESCO, faced ire of pro-Tamil outfits.

08 Dec 2018 9:38 AM

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala also slammed the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister of summoning the policeman's family to meet him instead of going to their house. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi behaves like Tughlaq, Yogi Adityanath like Aurangzeb: Congress

'Question is that will this Talibani system run in country, which BJP wants to implement, or democracy,' Surjewala.

08 Dec 2018 8:42 AM

Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia (Photo: PTI)

Congress to suffer for not backing Jyotiraditya Scindia?

Congress however still hoped to sail through the polls “comfortably” with its populist “farm loan waiver” promise.

08 Dec 2018 7:05 AM

Grim human rights scene in Valley, says Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Mirwaiz also urged the Centre to realise the gravity of the situation.

08 Dec 2018 6:56 AM

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