India, All india, 9th Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Varnika Kundu accused Vikas Barala, son of Haryana BJP chief Subhash Barala, and his friend Ashish Kumar of stalking her through the streets of Chandigarh. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Stalkers arrest, a great move: Varnika thanks people for support

The Chandigarh Police said it has sufficient evidence to establish that the accused stalked, harassed Varnika Kundu.

09 Aug 2017 9:37 PM

The chief minister's announcement came on a day the Maratha community took out a massive silent march- 'Maratha Kranti Morcha' - in south Mumbai to press for reservation in jobs and education, among other demands. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Marathas to get similar educational benefits as OBCs: Devendra Fadnavis

The CM said the government would form a cabinet sub-committee, which would review implementation of various schemes for Maratha community.

09 Aug 2017 9:10 PM

The party will also expel six more MLAs in coming days. (Photo: PTI)

Congress expels 8 Gujarat MLAs for violating party whip in Rajya Sabha poll

All eight MLAs are close to senior leader Shankarsinh Vaghela who quit Congress before RS elections.

09 Aug 2017 8:35 PM

Sitaram Yechury’s term as Rajya Sabha member is coming to an end with this session. (Photo: File)

'Hindu Pakistan' should not be created: Sitaram Yechury

While talking about the freedom struggle, he said the country's Independence also had the painful episode of partition attached to it.

09 Aug 2017 8:08 PM

Clashes broke out between protestors and security forces after 3 militants were killed in Pulwama, Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

J&K: Teen killed in clashes sparked after security forces gun down 3 militants in Tral

Mohammad Younis was brought to the SMHS hospital in Srinagar with critical pellet injuries in the chest, a police official said.

09 Aug 2017 7:56 PM

Maratha community people took out a silent protest in Mumbai on Wednesday, to demand reservation in government jobs and educational institutions. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Maharashtra govt to give Rs 5 cr for Maratha students' hostels

The announcement was made by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the state assembly on Wednesday.

09 Aug 2017 7:40 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also alleged that "secularism is under threat". (Photo: File | PTI)

Mamata launches 'BJP quit India' campaign; asks support from Oppn parties

The WB CM launched the campaign on a day when the country is commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Quit India Movement.

09 Aug 2017 6:27 PM

The VVPAT machine is connected with EVMs and dispenses a paper proof for the voters so that they can verify that their vote is cast correctly. (Photo: File | PTI)

EVMs to have paper trail (VVPAT) in Gujarat polls: EC to SC

A bench by Chief Justice J S Khehar accepted submission of ECI and disposed of plea seeking direction for VVPAT in Gujarat assembly polls.

09 Aug 2017 5:57 PM

Jaitley, while initiating a special debate to mark the 75th anniversary of Quit India Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942, said India had faced many challenges over these decades but "we can proudly say the country became stronger with each challenge". (Photo: File )

India 'learnt a lesson' from 1962 war, forces strong enough to meet challenges: Jaitley

Arun Jaitley said the people of the country have a predominant wish of retrieving parts of J&K occupied by Pakistan since 1948.

09 Aug 2017 4:55 PM

The investigation is underway, where they are trying to identify four people who tweet using aliases. (Photo: Facebook)

B'luru journo abused, trolled for comparing 'Jab Harry met Sejal' with Vijay's 'Sura'

Four people have been charged for their threats and abuse on Twitter targeting the journalist.

09 Aug 2017 4:05 PM

Heavy security at Sector 26 Police station in Chandigarh where Vikas Barala has appeared for questioning. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Haryana stalking case: Vikas Barala reaches police station hours after summon

Haryana BJP chief son, Vikas Barala reached the police station almost after three hours.

09 Aug 2017 3:33 PM

Reacting on the refusal of accused for blood and urine samples, Varnika Kundu said she is disappointed and it will definitely change things. (Photo: Screengrab)

Disappointed, lost faith in system: Varnika after stalkers refuse blood, urine tests

The medical reports showed Vikas Barala and his friend refused to give their blood and urine samples after their arrest.

09 Aug 2017 2:52 PM

The Tibetan spiritual leader said there are periods when the two neighbours use 'harsh words', but the spirit of 'Hindi Chini Bhai Bhai' is the only way forward. (Photo: AP/File)

Hindi-Chini-Bhai Bhai, Doklam standoff not serious issue: Dalai Lama

India and China have been locked in a face-off in the Doklam area of the Sikkim sector for more than 50 days.

09 Aug 2017 1:50 PM

Bihar Minister Vinod Singh sparked controversy by asking media persons to raise their arms and chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', but when a few refrained from doing so, he asked 'are you supporters of Pakistan?' (Photo: ANI)

Bharat Mata Ki Jai row: Bihar minister says remark wrongly interpreted

Vinod Singh tendered apology to journalist fraternity and said he respects them and did not intend to hurt their sentiments.

09 Aug 2017 1:12 PM

PM saluted all those who participated in the historic movement in 1942 under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and asked people to take inspiration from that. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

End corruption: PM to nation on 75th Quit India Movement anniversary

Modi asked the people to take a pledge to free the country of problems like communalism, casteism and corruption.

09 Aug 2017 11:52 AM

The accused were asked to appear before the Station House Officer (SHO) of Sector-26 Police Station 'sharp at 11 am' in connection with the Haryana stalking case. (Photo: ANI)

Have enough proof Haryana BJP chief's son stalked girl: Police

Police on Wednesday morning summoned Vikas and his friend Ashish Kumar in the case.

09 Aug 2017 11:35 AM

China has held off going to war in the hope New Delhi would see reason, the state-run Global Times, which has kept up a barrage of hostile commentary, said on Tuesday. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

India’s diplomacy ‘fails’ to defuse border standoff with China: report

Chinese media said that Beijing would have to resort to unavoidable countermeasures if India refused to take warnings from the situation.

09 Aug 2017 11:23 AM

Vinod Kumar Singh is the Minister of Mines and Geology from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) quota in the Janata Dal-United-BJP government led by Nitish Kumar. (ANI)

Are you Pak supporters: Bihar BJP minister to those not chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

Earlier, BJP President Amit Shah had said that if his party lost the Bihar assembly elections, firecrackers would be burst in Pakistan.

09 Aug 2017 10:18 AM

A few days back, in another incident, a pregnant woman named Sija Miniaka of Village Saja Gaon was made to cross Nagabali River in a stretcher (Photo: ANI)

Odisha: Woman delivers stillborn while being carried to hospital in sling

The pregnant woman who complained of labour pain was carried in a sling amid hilly roads for 4kms due to lack of means of transportation.

09 Aug 2017 8:26 AM

The 2011 census data shows 65 million people live in slums across the country. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

In historic move, Odisha to give property rights to slum dwellers

The state cabinet has approved two ordinances to assign land and property rights to about two lakh slum dwelling households.

09 Aug 2017 8:03 AM

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