India, All india, 13th Nov 2018, News & Stories from India

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Kathpalia was taken off flying duties earlier also in February 2017 and his licence suspended for three months after he skipped the BA test before a flight when he was working as an executive director for operations. (Photo: Facebook)

Air India sacks top officer Arvind Kathpalia after failing pre-flight alcohol test

Kathpalia, who is also an AI board member, was grounded by the airline on Sunday after he tested positive for alcohol.

13 Nov 2018 7:33 PM

The recoveries made from the terrorist included two assault rifles along with two magazines and 234 rounds of bullets, five pistols with 10 magazines and 60 rounds, 15 hand grenades and 12 fuses for Improvised Explosive Devices. (Photo: ANI)

Pakistani intruder shot dead in J&K; had 15 grenades, 2 rifles

The infiltration bid comes after series of ceasefire violations by Pak which left 3 army personnel and 3 BSF troopers injured on Friday.

13 Nov 2018 7:33 PM

Deputy SP B Harikumar had been on the run since the incident on November 5. (Photo: File)

Absconding Kerala cop, who pushed man in front of car, commits suicide

Last week, Harikumar was suspended and booked after he allegedly pushed a 32-year-old man before a moving car.

13 Nov 2018 5:48 PM

Women in the 10-50 age group had been barred for centuries from visiting and offering prayers as the deity is considered a 'Naishtika Brahmachari' (eternal celibate). (Photo: PTI | File)

‘Lord Ayyappa helped us’, Tantri on SC decision to review its Sabarimala order

Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru said today's outcome was due to the blessings of Lord Ayyappa, the presiding deity of the hill shrine.

13 Nov 2018 5:44 PM

Demonetisation and implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was aimed to break the back of small and medium businesses, Gandhi said. (Photo: File)

Modi doesn't know that country is run by people, not by single man: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi said as per Modi, development of the country began only after 2014, when he became the prime minister.

13 Nov 2018 5:35 PM

The top court in its verdict on September 28 lifted the centuries-old ban on entry of women between ages 10 to 50 in the hill top shrine of Lord Ayyappa in Kerala. (Photo: File)

SC agrees to review Sabarimala verdict in open court on Jan 22

The apex court has agreed to hear all the 49 review petitions.

13 Nov 2018 4:13 PM

Addressing a rally here ahead of the second phase of polling in the state on November 20, Gandhi also charged the Modi government with ensuring benefit to Anil Ambani's company through the Rafale aircraft deal. (Photo: File)

Demonetisation hurt poor, benefited rich: Rahul Gandhi in Chhattisgarh

The Modi-led government 'snatched' Rs 30,000 crore from the poor and put it in the pocket of the industrialist, Gandhi said.

13 Nov 2018 2:13 PM

Gujarat High Court had in October 2017 dismissed Zakia's plea challenging the SIT's clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others pertaining to 'larger conspiracy' behind the 2002 riots. (Photo: File)

SC to hear plea challenging clean chit to PM Modi in Gujarat riots on Nov 19

PIL was filed by Zakia Jafri, widow of ex-Cong MP Ehsan Jafri who was among 69 killed in Gulbarg society massacre.

13 Nov 2018 2:01 PM

The appeals were filed by Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and veteran Congress leader Oscar Fernandes, who have challenged September 10 verdict of the high court. (Photo: File | PTI)

SC to hear Sonia, Rahul Gandhi’s appeal in tax case on Dec 4

The apex court did not issue any notice on their petitions as the Income Tax department was represented by its counsel.

13 Nov 2018 1:20 PM

Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said, according to public information, the Modi government is coercing the RBI to pay a special dividend of Rs 3.6 lakh crore, equal to nearly 40 per cent of the reserves accumulated over decades, which is two per cent of India's GDP. (Photo: File | PTI)

'PM Modi plans demonetisation part-II that will shave off 2 pc of GDP': Congress

Abhishek Singhvi said that the Modi govt's 'sinister overtures to pounce on the RBI treasury is demonetisation part-II'.

13 Nov 2018 1:00 PM

Dassault Aviation Chief Executive Officer Eric Trappier emphasised that the deal was 'clean' and IAF was happy with it. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'I don't lie, we chose Ambani ourselves': Dassault CEO Eric Trappier

Dassault CEO Eric Trappier also said that he has decreased the price of 36 Rafale jets by 9 per cent.

13 Nov 2018 12:27 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ananth Kumar's residence at Basavanagudi and paid homage to his colleague by placing a wreath on his mortal remains on Monday night. (Photo: PTI)

Union Minister Ananth Kumar to be cremated today with full state honours

Several BJP leaders and hundreds of party workers paid their last respects to the departed leader at the party office.

13 Nov 2018 11:19 AM

The cyclone lay about 720 km east northeast of Chennai over the Bay on Monday and it is very likely to move west southwestwards and intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday. (Representational Image | PIB)

Cyclone Gaja: TN, Puducherry on red alert; 30,500 rescue personnel on standby

Cyclonic storm Gaja will cross Tamil Nadu coast between Cuddalore and Pamban on November 15, bringing heavy rainfall coupled with gale wind.

13 Nov 2018 9:41 AM

Sources said RBI Governor Urjit Patel was in the national capital on Friday and met senior officials in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). (Photo: File | PTI)

RBI Guv met PM Modi on Nov 9 to sort out differences with Centre: report

Sources said there are indications that RBI may create special dispensation for lending to small and medium enterprises.

13 Nov 2018 9:10 AM

On September 28, Supreme Court had paved way for entry of women of all ages into the Sabarimala temple saying that the ban amounted to gender discrimination. (Photo: File | PTI)

SC to consider pleas seeking review of Sabarimala verdict today

A batch of 48 petitions seeking review would be considered in-chamber by bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi.

13 Nov 2018 9:10 AM

On the rising incidence of rape and murder of girls in Tamil Nadu, Rajinikanth said tougher laws and stricter implementation was the way out. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Is BJP 'dangerous'? Rajini says if Oppn thinks so, must be like that

On demonetisation, Rajinikanth said: 'the implementation was flawed. It is a matter that should be discussed in detail.'

13 Nov 2018 8:41 AM

RLSP chief meets Sharad, sparks camp switch talks

The RLSP, which had fought three seats in 2014 and won all, is unlikely to be spared more than two seats.

13 Nov 2018 4:48 AM

Modi to meet US V-P in bilateral meet

Speculation is rife that New Delhi may have some concerns over any FTA due to concerns over trade balance.

13 Nov 2018 4:20 AM

The clarification comes two days after Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik, taking cognisance of media reports, wrote to the Central government urging it to direct the ASI to probe allegation of replacement of artistic stone carvings at Sun Temple with plain stones.

No stones replaced at Sun Temple, says ASI

The ASI is the custodian of the 13th century shrine.

13 Nov 2018 3:39 AM

Bastar tribals defy Naxalites, cast vote

Nilwaya polling booth in Dantewada district where Maoists killed four civilians on October 30, recorded 19 votes. The polling booth was newly opened.

13 Nov 2018 3:10 AM

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