India, All india, 9th Mar 2018, News & Stories from India

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The Supreme Court was told that reports were shown to the doctors and forensic experts, who were of the opinion that there was no sign of heart attack. (Photo: File)

NGO seeking independent probe claims poison may have killed Judge Loya

Loya's ECG and histopathology report indicate that he did not die due to a heart attack which means that he may have died of poisoning.

09 Mar 2018 8:35 PM

Adding to the list of statues of leaders being vandalised in various parts of the country, another sculpture of Dr BR Ambedkar was damaged by miscreants in Haridwar. (Photo: ANI)

'Unidentified miscreants' vandalise Ambedkar's statue in Haridwar

Local authorities took cognizance of the situation and within few hours installed a new idol.

09 Mar 2018 8:19 PM

Visuals of at Arrah Jail after reports of video showing inmates using mobile phones & drugs; raids are still underway. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Bihar: Arrah jail inmates indulge in drugs, use cellphones in jail, video viral

The video is being probed and strict action will be taken once its authenticity is proven.

09 Mar 2018 8:09 PM

Visual from outside Meenakshi College Of Engineering in KK Nagar, Chennai where a student was stabbed to death. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

TN: 'Husband' stabs girl to death outside college, accused arrested

In a heated argument, the accused allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed the girl on her chest and stomach.

09 Mar 2018 7:44 PM

'There are well established procedures for grant of visa to foreign travellers which have been followed in this case as well,' Raveesh Kumar added. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Khalistani terrorist Atwal visited India on valid visa, not first time, admits MEA

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that this was not Atwal's first visit to India, he has visited the country since January 2017.

09 Mar 2018 7:37 PM

Before Nirav Modi, PNB incurred losses of over Rs 2,800 cr last fiscal yr

This makes PNB the biggest such loser among all state-owned banks even before it uncovered an alleged Rs. 12,000 crore fraud this year.

09 Mar 2018 7:15 PM

Raghu said, 'I’m so flattered you have time to tweet to me. It’s election time! Surely, there are Muslims to kill, Dalits to burn! Your monthly targets aren’t gonna meet themselves! Come on! Focus! And as for me, read my bio. I love muting morons. Haha! Bye!' (Photo: Twitter | @tweetfromRaghu)

On camera bully, off camera sissy: K'taka BJP to ex-Roadies judge Raghu Ram

Raghu who is known for his fierceness and anger management issues, had earlier reacted to a tweet by the Karnataka BJP.

09 Mar 2018 7:01 PM

In December 2017, Shivraj Singh Chouhan led-Madhya Pradesh government passed Dand Vidhi (Madhya Pradesh Sanshodhan) Vidheyak. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

After MP, Rajasthan passes bill on death for rape of girls aged up to 12

Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje-led Rajasthan has become second state after Madhya Pradesh to pass such a bill.

09 Mar 2018 6:28 PM

CPI(ML) leader Kavita Krishnan, who also addressed the Left supporters, said the social media campaign of the BJP-RSS against Lenin, calling him a foreigner, was not justified at all. (Photo: File)

7 Left parties march protesting felling of Lenin's statue, stopped by police

Disfiguring statues of Lenin and Periyar shows BJP's intolerant approach towards other ideologies, said CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat.

09 Mar 2018 5:31 PM

The CBI sought Karti's custody for six more days to interrogate him, saying 'new incriminating materials' have been found against him. (Photo: PTI | File)

INX Media case: CBI gets custody of Karti for 3 more days till March 12

CBI has already taken nine days police custody of Karti out of the 15 days prescribed under law.

09 Mar 2018 5:08 PM

Gauri Lankesh, 55, was shot down with a 7.65 mm country made pistol in the drive way of her home in west Bengaluru on the evening of September 5, 2017. (Photo: File)

Gauri Lankesh murder: K'taka Police arrests accused after 6 months

Bengaluru Magistrate Court has sent Naveen Kumar, described as person with links to right-wing groups, to 5-day SIT custody.

09 Mar 2018 4:55 PM

'The incident took place in a crowded place like a shopping mall. It indicates that under the BJP rule, women are not safe and criminals are not scared of law,' said MP Cong spokesperson Narendra Saluja. (Representational Image)

Indore: Game zone employee rapes 9-yr-old girl in upscale mall

The people in the mall caught hold of the accused and thrashed him, before handing him over to the police.

09 Mar 2018 3:58 PM

A senior government official said a majority of 'fake' madrasas were covered under the madrasa modernisation scheme under which teachers are given honorarium by the government to teach subjects like Mathematics, Science, Hindi and English. (Representational Image)

UP: 'Fake' madrasas registered online cost state over Rs 100 cr per yr

There are 19,213 madrasas recognised by the State Madrasa Board while only 17,000 have submitted their information.

09 Mar 2018 3:26 PM

The petition also stated that government should promote family planning and adopt all such measures to motivate the people of the country to follow two-child policy. (Photo: File)

Supreme Court rejects PIL to make two-child policy mandatory

The PIL was filed in the apex court seeking direction to the Union Government to implement the 'two-child policy'.

09 Mar 2018 3:08 PM

Police has registered a case under 174 CrPC (suspicious death) and is investigating the matter. (Representational image)

Two class 10 girls commit suicide by jumping off 8th floor in Hyderabad

The girls were identified as Sravani Kale and Bhargavi Patel, both aged 15 years.

09 Mar 2018 2:52 PM

'I appeal to the people of Tripura, lets take the state to a new height so that we can change the lives of people. I want to assure that in Tripura's march towards development, the central government will provide full cooperation with the motto of cooperative federalism,' he said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Govt will fully support Tripura for all-round development: Modi

After the swearing-in of the first BJP government in Tripura, Modi said that it has many opportunities and potentials.

09 Mar 2018 2:28 PM

According to the apex court, passive euthanasia is permissible with guidelines. SC said, 'Human beings have the right to die with dignity.' (Photo: Pixabay)

SC allows passive euthanasia with guidelines, here’s all you need to know

The case followed the Aruna Shanbaug verdict where although it rejected the mercy killing plea, SC allowed passive euthanasia in India.

09 Mar 2018 1:53 PM

The Supreme Court on Friday said passive euthanasia is permissible with guidelines. (Photo: File)

SC legalises passive euthanasia in historic move: Here's chronology of case

A five-judge Constitution bench of SC, headed by CJI Dipak Misra passed the order allowing passive euthanasia with guidelines.

09 Mar 2018 1:45 PM

The Delhi High Court has granted relief to Karti Chidambaram till the next date of hearing. (Photo: ANI)

INX Media case: Delhi HC grants relief to Karti from ED arrest till Mar 20

Delhi High Court also issued notice to Enforcement Directorate and Centre on Karti Chidambaram's plea.

09 Mar 2018 1:37 PM

Biplab Deb, long-time RSS volunteer and Tripura BJP president took oath as the chief minister of the northeastern state on Friday at a grand ceremony. (Photo: ANI)

Biplab Deb takes oath as Tripura chief minister, Modi attends ceremony

Governor Tathagata Roy also administered the oath of office to BJP leader Jishnu Deb Burman as the deputy CM along with 7 other ministers.

09 Mar 2018 1:16 PM

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