India, All india, 11th Feb 2018, News & Stories from India

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India All India 11 Feb 2018

India, All india, 11 Feb 2018

In a statement issued on the concluding day of its 26th plenary, the board said Babri masjid is an essential part of faith in Islam and Muslims can never 'abdicate' the Masjid. (Photo: File)

Babri Masjid essential part of Islam's faith, Muslims can never ‘abdicate’ it: AIMPLB

AIMPLB will start a country-wide awareness campaign against the bill and will also coordinate with Oppn parties that are against the bill.

11 Feb 2018 8:32 PM

5 army men, 11 others were injured, besides 3 Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists were killed in the two-day gunbattle, following the terror attack on the military camp on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Jammu Army camp attack: Injured pregnant woman delivers baby girl

Rifleman Nazir Ahmed and his pregnant wife were injured in the firing by the terrorists and were shifted to Military Hospital at Satwari.

11 Feb 2018 8:16 PM

The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), the state's biggest church organisation, has launched a fresh campaign by asking believers to choose between the ‘Trishul’ and the ‘Cross’. (Photo: Representational | file)

Nagaland Baptist Church asks believers to choose between ‘Trishul’ and ‘Cross’

The Christian organization in an open letter to all parties in Nagaland has asked to rely on the state's own strengths for development.

11 Feb 2018 8:05 PM

Shia Central Waqf Board chairman Wasim Rizvi stated that the AIMPLB should be considered a terrorist organisation and be banned. (Photo: ANI)

AIMPLB subsidiary of terror groups in Pak, Saudi: Shia Waqf Board

The statement comes in the backdrop of the board's decision to remove its member for supporting Ram temple.

11 Feb 2018 7:32 PM

ECI said that it has actively taken steps to decriminalise politics and also made recommendations, but 'any further steps to effectively decriminalise politics would require legislative amendments, which is beyond the scope' of the poll panel. (Photo: File)

People facing trial for serious offences be barred from contesting in polls: EC to SC

The matter is listed for hearing on Monday before a bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra.

11 Feb 2018 7:13 PM

Vistara confirmed the incident and said both its pilots have been taken off duty for now. (Photo: representational | File)

Mid-air collision averted; Vistara flight comes 100 ft close to Air India plane

On Feb 7, Vistara flight to Pune with 152 passengers on board, was just 100 ft away from Air India flight AI631, to Bhopal with 109 people.

11 Feb 2018 6:11 PM

On a lighter note, Chowdhury said her laughter had always been spontaneous but now, she had become conscious about it. (Photo: PTI)

No GST on laughter, don’t need anyone’s permission: Cong MP hits back at PM

The former Union minister said she received a huge support from women across the country after Modi's remarks over her laughter.

11 Feb 2018 4:37 PM

Modi said it was an honour for him and the people of India that he has been called as the Chief Guest at the 6th edition of World Government Summit. (photo: ANI | twitter)

Use technology as means of development, not destruction: Modi in Dubai

Giving out the definition for E-governance, Modi said E stands for effective, efficient, easy, empower, and equity.

11 Feb 2018 4:08 PM

Members of All India Muslim Personal Law Board during the second day of its meeting on triple talaq issue Saturday. (Photo: File)

AIMPLB expels member for ‘masjid shifting’ remark; says it can’t be done

Owaisi also said that the triple talaq bill was not acceptable to the Muslim community as it was against the Constitution.

11 Feb 2018 3:38 PM

Participating in a panel discussion at the Harvard Kennedy School on ‘social media in Indian politics’ organised by the university in Cambridge, Divya Spandana said that despite the limitations Rahul Gandhi's team is doing a really good job with tweeting for the party President. (Photo: File)

Don't have resources like BJP: Cong social media chief Divya Spandana

BJP leader Madhukeshwar Desai, responded by saying that the social media team of Rahul Gandhi has a good sense of humour.

11 Feb 2018 3:31 PM

The Centre provides about Rs 500 crore to each city under the mission, with Rs 200 crore funding in the first year of its selection, followed by about Rs 100 crore over the next three years. (Photo: Representational | File)

Govt releases Rs 9,940 cr to states for Smart Cities Mission

The Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has announced 99 cities for central assistance under the BJP government's flagship programme.

11 Feb 2018 3:16 PM

The Prime Minister who arrived in Abu Dhabi from Jordan on the second leg of his three-nation tour on Saturday, was received by Mohammed Bin Zayed and other members of the Royal family. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Modi launches 1st Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, signs 5 pacts to strengthen ties

Modi is visiting the United Arab Emirates for the second time after his 2015 trip to the country.

11 Feb 2018 12:58 PM

While cordoning off a nearby forest bordering Telangana, an assistant constable of the DRG inadvertently stepped on the pressure improvised explosive device connection following which it exploded. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

C'garh: DRG jawan killed by pressure bomb planted by naxals

The DRG team was out on an area domination operation in a forest near Tippapuram, 500 kms from Raipur.

11 Feb 2018 12:54 PM

'The reason I have started a new political party itself shows that I want to walk with the people, not the politicians,' Hasaan said.

All not well in Tamil Nadu: Kamal Hasaan at Harvard University

Slamming the current political lot in Tamil Nadu, Kamal Hasaan announced his plan to adopt a village in every district of the state.

11 Feb 2018 12:21 PM

'We have cast out the bad omen from our house. Now things will change for us,' a Congress leader from Madhya Pradesh said. (Photo: PTI)

MP: Unable to fix factions, Cong turns to 'Vastu-shastra' before polls

After consulting 'vastu' experts, the party has removed 3 toilets located on the ground floor of the 4-storey building.

11 Feb 2018 11:51 AM

A gold trader named Chandan Majhi had lodged a case of extortion and criminal conspiracy against some officers thought to be close to former SP Ghosh. (Photo: paschimmedinipurpolice.in)

WB: CID issues warrant against ex-Mamata-favourite IPS for extortion

CID raids in the officer's residence revealed a large amount of cash, gold and important government documents.

11 Feb 2018 11:10 AM

UIDAI said Aadhaar is meant to bring transparency and accountability in public service deliveries through effective use of technology and it should not be misused. (Photo: File)

No service can be denied for Aadhaar: UIDAI under heavy criticism

UIDAI said it has taken a serious note of some cases where Aadhaar-absence led to denial of essential services like hospitalisation.

11 Feb 2018 9:49 AM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat arrived at the camp late on Saturday night and was briefed on the situation by two commanders. (Photo: ANI)

Army camp attack: 5 soldiers, 4 terrorists dead; NIA takes stock

Most of the camp residents in over 150 houses were evacuated to flush out other terrorists.

11 Feb 2018 9:28 AM

India and the UAE also signed an MoU that aims to institutionalise collaborative administration of contractual employment of Indian workers in the Gulf country. (Photo: Twitter/ @PMOIndia)

India, Abu Dhabi ink 5 pacts, including important offshore oil-deal

The 2 sides signed a historic pact awarding a consortium of Indian oil companies a 10 per cent stake in offshore oil concession.

11 Feb 2018 9:06 AM

The sale of these weapons to Pakistan was cleared by the US Congress in October 2007 for the purposes of "self defence" and to aid the US operations against the Taliban in the country. (Representational Image)

Pak using weapons bought from US against us: India informs Washington

The remnants of a missile that US sold Pakistan was recovered after a fire assault and brought to New Delhi to be shown as proof.

11 Feb 2018 8:55 AM

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