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

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India, All india, 09 Nov 2017

On Monday, China had objected to Sitharaman's first visit to Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday and Sunday, saying her tour of the 'disputed area' was not conducive to peace in the region. (Photo: PTI/File)

India rejects China's objection to Sitharaman's visit to Arunachal Pradesh

China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of South Tibet and routinely objects to top Indian officials' visits to the area.

09 Nov 2017 9:30 PM

The visit to the school and the knife shop was part of the CBI's exercise to recreate the crime scene, according to PTI sources. (Photo: PTI/File)

Pradyuman murder: CBI recreates crime scene, takes class XI student to school

Seven-year-old Pradyuman was found dead with his throat slit in the washroom of his school on September 8.

09 Nov 2017 9:23 PM

Voters in a queue show their voter identity card at a polling booth in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. (Photo: PTI)

Himachal Pradesh polls: Voter turnout highest at 74 per cent, says EC

Congress leader and six-time Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh is fighting against Dhumal to be the next head of the state.

09 Nov 2017 9:04 PM

The medical reports of Bhopal gang-rape victim allegedly stated that she indulged in consensual sex with the accused. (Photo: ANI)

Bhopal gangrape: Reports of victim engaging in consensual sex incorrect, says doctor

Doctor Karan Peepre, Superintendent of Sultania Women Hospital said the erroneous report was work of a new comer.

09 Nov 2017 8:33 PM

Karti Chidambaram, son of Union Minister P Chidambaram. (Photo: PTI/File)

SC indicates it may allow Karti Chidambaram to visit abroad

The SC asked the CBI to apprise it of the reasons of not interrogating Karti if it decided not to call him at present.

09 Nov 2017 8:14 PM

The scheme will be in place from 8 am to 8 pm and there will be exemption for women drivers, two-wheelers and vehicles carrying children in school uniforms, besides VVIPs, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Odd-even rule in Delhi from Nov 13 to 17; women drivers exempt

Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said the govt would not allow cab-aggregators to resort to surge pricing during the period in Delhi.

09 Nov 2017 7:28 PM

According to media reports, Naik was in Malaysia after obtaining permanent residency five years ago. (Photo: PTI/File)

Legal process for Zakir Naik's extradition from Malaysia almost 'complete': India

Ministry of external affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar also said that the ministry’s internal process was underway in the case.

09 Nov 2017 7:07 PM

Kejriwal a 'peculiar person', says Punjab CM amid Delhi smog row

While Kejriwal insisted on a meeting with his Punjab and Haryana counterparts, Singh said that the issue can only be solved by the Centre.

09 Nov 2017 6:36 PM

India's oldest chief minister Virbhadra Singh is on the campaign trail, one of a number of ageing men still clinging to power in the youthful country. (Photo: File)

As youthful Indian states go to polls, elderly leaders enjoy political power

Personal networks and relationships nurtured by politicians over a long time are trusted more by people over youth and the system.

09 Nov 2017 5:29 PM

The taxmen raided AIADMK Karnataka secretary's house at Domlur in Bengaluru. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

After Jaya TV office, I-T dept raids AIADMK K'taka secy's B'luru house

The searches at the TV channel's accounts section in Chennai is part of 'Operation Clean Money'.

09 Nov 2017 5:06 PM

The activist-turned-author also lashed out at the chief minister for his 'lack of humanity' towards elders, particularly his mentor George Fernandes, who co-founded the Samata party along with Nitish Kumar in 1994. (Photo: PTI/File)

Nitish was fit to be PM, but 'lacked' democratic behaviour: author Jaya Jaitly

Jaitly, former president of the Samata Party, was speaking on Wednesday at the launch of her book 'Life Among the Scorpions'.

09 Nov 2017 4:47 PM

Actor Renuka Shahane reacts to Pradyuman Thakur's murder case, writes a post on Facebook. (Photo: Twitter)

Sickening to find violence is cool nowadays: Renuka Shahane on Pradyuman murder

The actor said, 'It's time 'International Schools' wake up and start actually educating their pupils.'

09 Nov 2017 4:19 PM

The rights panel sought reports within two weeks from different Union ministries and the three governments on 'effective steps' being taken and proposed to tackle the situation. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Can't let people die of toxic haze: NHRC notice to Centre, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana

The NHRC criticised authorities for not taking proper steps to tackle the 'hazard', amounting to violation of right to life and health.

09 Nov 2017 4:09 PM

Under the policy, odd-numbered cars are allowed to run on odd dates while even-numbered cars can only run on even dates. (Photo: PTI)

Govt imposes odd-even scheme from Nov 13 to 17 as toxic smog engulfs Delhi

The decision comes as air pollution levels rose in Delhi, NCR and neighbouring states for the third consecutive day on Thursday.

09 Nov 2017 3:20 PM

'Jet Airways did not commission the creative being shared on social media platforms, in context of a recent event concerning another domestic airline,' the statement said. (Photo: AFP/File)

Creative does not reflect our philosophy: Jet Airways on fake ad jibe at IndiGo

IndiGo has found itself amidst controversy after a video, showing its staff engaging in a brawl with a flyer at Delhi Airport, went viral.

09 Nov 2017 2:49 PM

In the video, the customer is seen throwing an object at the staff, who retaliated by throwing hot oil at him. (Photo: Screengrab/ANI)

Video: Mumbai food joint owner splashes hot oil at customer after fight over taste

Two people have been arrested following the incident.

09 Nov 2017 2:45 PM

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said he was instrumental in implementing the erstwhile UPA government's flagship schemes like MNREGA and the Land Acquisition Act. (Photo: AP)

BJP lectures, doesn't listen, it will take me yrs to give speeches like Modi: Rahul

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said said he was willing to listen to the problems faced by people, and make efforts to solve them.

09 Nov 2017 1:04 PM

Congress gave three options to the Hardik Patel-led Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) at a late night meeting at Ahmedabad with respect to latter's quota demand for its community. (Photo: File)

Gujarat poll: Cong gives 3 options for quota to Hardik Patel party

Options were conveyed to the PAAS members by senior Cong leader Kapil Sibal at the meeting which took place at 11:30 pm and ended at 2 am.

09 Nov 2017 12:22 PM

'Accused died in police custody due to third degree torture during police interrogation by Sub-inspector', the special IGP, Kolhapur range said. (Photo: File | Representational)

Maharashtra: Police torture kills robbery accused in custody, cops try to burn body to hide proof

The sub-inspector and 5 other cops of Sangli City Police station have been arrested on charges of killing, tampering of evidence.

09 Nov 2017 11:39 AM

The Delhi High Court asked the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government and the neighbouring states about the measures being taken to address the issue of 'stubble burning'. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Day 3: Delhi inhales poison? Smog prevails, HC calls stubble burning 'main villain'

The bench was hearing a PIL initiated by it in 2015 on the issue of poor air quality in the national capital.

09 Nov 2017 11:10 AM

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