India, All india, 12th Oct 2019, News & Stories from India

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raise hands together at Arjuna's Penance in Mamallapuram, India. (Photo: AP)

PM Modi accepts Xi's invitation for third 'informal summit'

Xi commended PM Modi for taking the initiative to hold such summits, saying it was a 'good idea'.

12 Oct 2019 7:53 PM

Muraleedharan to lead Indian delegation at Sister Mariam Thresia's canonisation ceremony in Vatican

Sister Mariam Thresia, born in Thrissur, Kerala, founded the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family in Thrissur.

12 Oct 2019 7:43 PM

The five single-engine fitted boats were seized around 10.45 pm on Friday from the creek area near Kutch district. (Photo: Representational image)

Gujarat: BSF seizes five Pakistani boats at 'Harami Nala'

Harami Nala is a shallow water channel in the Sir Creek area, from where the BSF has recovered several abandoned Pakistani boats.

12 Oct 2019 5:42 PM

Ali will be produced in a local court, the SSP said, adding that police will seek a two-day remand for Ali. (Photo: File)

Raipur: Wanted SIMI operative held in Bodhgaya and Patna blasts case

Ali is suspected to have given shelter to terrorists involved in the Bodhgaya and Patna blasts.

12 Oct 2019 5:36 PM

Kansal said banned terrorist organisations like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad and Hizbul Mujahideen continue to make attempts to terrorise the people of the state. (Representational image)

Restrictions lifted in '99 per cent' of J&K, says government

Kansal said there was a gradual lifting of restrictions in J&K since Aug 16 and curbs were lifted by first week of Sep.

12 Oct 2019 3:31 PM

Lamenting the death, Parameshwara said he had told Ramesh to be courageous and face the situation boldly. (Photo: ANI)

Former Karnataka Deputy CM G Parameshwara's PA commits suicide

On Thursday, the Income Tax sleuths had conducted raids at around 30 premises linked to Parameshwara.

12 Oct 2019 3:28 PM

The two leaders enjoyed a thrilling cultural performance at Shore Temple's complex in the evening. (Photo: File)

China President Xi Jinping wraps up Chennai visit, leaves for Nepal

'This will be a memorable experience for me and for us,' Xi Jinping said.

12 Oct 2019 2:52 PM

Both Xi and Modi said the two countries need to look to the future. (Photo: MEA | Twitter)

India, China agree to set up new mechanism for trade, investment

The two leaders agreed that both countries should work together to deal with the challenge of terrorism.

12 Oct 2019 2:41 PM

'Anguished by the passing away of Most Rev Dominic Jala, the Archbishop of Shillong. He will be remembered for his impeccable service to society and passion towards Meghalaya's progress,' the Prime Minister's Office tweeted. (Photo: File | ANI)

PM Modi condoles death of archbishop of Shillong

Dominic Jala (68), the archbishop of Shillong, Meghalaya died in a car accident in California, US.

12 Oct 2019 2:04 PM

The state administration has been examining various options with regard to suspension of mobile phone services which have come in for severe criticism for causing hardships to some seven million residents of the Valley. (Photo: FIle)

Postpaid mobile phone services to resume from Monday in Kashmir

The services were likely to be resumed on Saturday but a last minute technical hitch led to deferring of the resumption of services.

12 Oct 2019 1:33 PM

The state transparency report published by TII states that while Chhattisgarh has strictly complied with the provisions of the law, Uttar Pradesh is the only state which has not published even a single report in the last 14 years. (Photo: File)

Not one RTI report published from UP since law came into force in 2005: Study

The report analyses the functioning of 28 state information commissions in the country.

12 Oct 2019 1:30 PM

Modi noted that India and China were global economic powers during most of the last 2000 years and were returning to stage gradually. (Photo: MEA | Twitter)

New era in cooperation to begin with 'Chennai connect': PM after meet with Xi

PM Modi said strategic communication between the two countries increased following the first informal summit in Wuhan.

12 Oct 2019 1:16 PM

Shah, who was the chief guest at the event, said when the law was being drafted, there were apprehensions of its misuse, but during the last 15 years, the benefits have outdone the misuse. (Photo: FIle | ANI)

Govt putting information in public domain, reducing need for filing RTI: Shah

Shah -- chief guest at the 14th annual CIC, said when the law was being drafted, there were apprehensions of its misuse.

12 Oct 2019 12:40 PM

'After the elections on October 21,we will follow up on this issue and ensure that the bank is bailed out at any cost. It will not meet the same fate as the other co-operative banks,' the CM said. (Photo: File)

Fadnavis assures depositors of PMC bank that issue will be discussed with PM

The bank had allegedly lent over 70 pc of its Rs 9,000 crore in loans to near-bankrupt realty player.

12 Oct 2019 12:22 PM

Prime Minister Modi had earlier too spoken in favour of the exercise which not only keeps the body healthy but helps the environment. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Modi goes plogging in TN to spread message of cleanliness

Earlier on Saturday, the Prime Minister also released several pictures of him on a morning walk at the beach.

12 Oct 2019 10:40 AM

Prime Minister Modi will also host a lunch for President Xi, following which the Chinese leader will proceed to Chennai airport where he will depart for a two-day state visit to Nepal. (Photo: MEA | Twitter)

PM Modi, Xi Jinping to hold delegation-level talks on day 2 in Tamil Nadu

The two leaders will meet at the Tanjo Hall in Taj Fisherman's Cove for the second round of their informal talks.

12 Oct 2019 9:57 AM

The sources asked not to be named as the proposal was still under discussion. (Representational Image)

India may restrict imports of palm oil, other goods from Malaysia: report

The government wants to send a strong signal of its displeasure to Malaysian authorities, the sources said.

12 Oct 2019 9:51 AM

The Chinese leader wore a full sleeve white shirt and black trousers. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi dons TN's 'veshti' as he welcomes Xi, wins praise from regional parties

Modi, who reached Mamallapuram ahead of Xi by a chopper, received the Chinese leader at Arjuna's penance monument.

12 Oct 2019 9:39 AM

The “Hongqi” is a luxury Chinese car used by leaders of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) from the time of its founder Mao Zedong. (Photo: PTI)

Why Xi Jinping skipped the chopper ride to Mamallapuram

Chinese leaders, almost as a rule, don’t use helicopters, the foreign ministry officials in Beijing said.

12 Oct 2019 9:33 AM

In a tweet following the dinner, Modi said he was delighted to spend time with Xi. (Photo: Twitter)

Modi-Xi meet reflects positive atmospherics; signals recalibration of ties

This is the second edition of the informal summit between Modi and Xi.

12 Oct 2019 9:17 AM

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