India, All india, 14th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 14 Aug 2018

Rifleman Aurangzeb (L), who belonged to the 44 Rashtriya Rifles, was on way back home on June 14 to celebrate Eid when terrorists abducted him. Major Aditya Kumar (R), who was embroiled in a controversy after his unit fired on a stone-pelting mob in South Kashmir's Shopian in January leading to death of three persons. (Photo: PTI)

Major Aditya Kumar, Rifleman Aurangzeb to get Shaurya Chakra

The official list of gallantry award winners was released by the Defence Ministry on the eve of the Independence Day.

14 Aug 2018 9:09 PM

Mamata Banerjee said those who have been staying in the country for years were 'branded as infiltrators' and accused the BJP of carrying out the exercise with an eye on Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

People whose names missing from Assam NRC sent to detention camps: Mamata

The BJP is looking at a presidential form of government but 'they will lose everywhere', she claimed

14 Aug 2018 8:54 PM

'Rahul Gandhi had recently said the Congress is a Muslim party... Today, he says he does not believe in any kind of Hindutva. This is a humiliation for India's majority community and a matter of concern,' Patra told reporters, alleging that it seems Gandhi 'hated' the Hindus. (Photo: File)

After Rahul says he doesn't believe in Hindutva, BJP accuses him of humiliating Hindus

Sambit Patra said his comments indicated that he was an 'ichchhadhari Hindu' who became 'janeu-dhari' for political convenience.

14 Aug 2018 7:59 PM

In his maiden address last year, President Kovind had laid down markers for a New India, one that would be compassionate towards the disadvantaged and would not discriminate on the basis of gender or religion. (Photo: ANI |Twitter)

We must ensure women have freedom to choose: Prez's I-day message to nation

Women empowerment, role of farmers and soldiers in country’s development were highlight of President’s address.

14 Aug 2018 7:08 PM

Though Sena is part of the BJP-led NDA, the two parties have had strained ties since they contested the last Assembly elections in Maharashtra separately in 2014. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sena takes jibe at BJP, says party may propose polls along with those in US, Russia

Sena's RS member Sanjay Raut also wondered how holding Lok Sabha and assembly polls simultaneously will benefit country.

14 Aug 2018 6:55 PM

The Delhi police on Monday filed a chargesheet against Kejriwal, Sisodia and 11 legislators of the Aam Aadmi Party -- Amanatullah Khan, Prakash Jarwal, Nitin Tyagi, Rituraj Govind, Sanjeev Jha, Ajay Dutt, Rajesh Rishi, Rajesh Gupta, Madan Lal, Parveen Kumar and Dinesh Mohania. (Photo: File)

Delhi CS assault: Stop police from sharing chargesheet with media, Kejriwal to court

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal took application on record and sought response from Delhi police on it by August 25.

14 Aug 2018 6:48 PM

Praising the DMK's legal team led by T Wilson, Stalin said they approached the Madras High Court late at night and won the case the next day. (Photo: Twitter | @mkstalin)

Would've been buried with Karunanidhi if he weren’t allowed space at Marina: Stalin

'We met the chief minister and made our request. He said the norms don’t allow a former CM to be buried at Marina Beach,' said Stalin.

14 Aug 2018 5:30 PM

A bench headed by Madan B Lokur referred to the data placed before it by the Centre and observed that 1,575 children, including 286 boys, have been sexually or physically abused in the shelter homes in different parts of the country. (Photo: File)

What action has been taken in cases of child sexual abuse, SC asks Centre

SC had termed as 'horrific' the case of alleged sexual abuse of girls in Muzaffarpur and pulled up state government for funding it.

14 Aug 2018 5:25 PM

A gunshot rang out at the Constitution Club in the high-security area near Parliament on Monday when an unidentified man targeted Khalid, who escaped unhurt, witnesses said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Delhi Police Special Cell takes over probe into Umar Khalid attack case

Incidentally, the Special Cell is also probing a sedition case against Khalid and two other students.

14 Aug 2018 4:49 PM

H D Kumaraswamy, who took oath as Karnataka CM on May 23, has set a record within 82 days of his tenure by visiting around 40 temples. (Photo: File | PTI)

Kumaraswamy on temple spree, visits 40 in 82 days as Karnataka chief minister

Besides, Kumaraswamy has also visited at least 6 mutts, including Adichunchanagiri, Suttur and Siddaganga.

14 Aug 2018 4:45 PM

Over 500 CCTV cameras have been installed on the routes leading to the Red Fort with over 200 cameras in the fort itself. The footage is being monitored round the clock, police said.

Heavy security cover in national capital for Independence Day

Delhi Police personnel have been asked to keep an eye on the sky to ensure that no stray kites are seen in the areas around the Red Fort.

14 Aug 2018 4:26 PM

Opposition parties have raised concern over the proposal, saying simultaneous elections would dilute India's federal structure. (Photo: AP)

Simultaneous polls not possible without legal framework: EC amid BJP push

Any extension or curtailment of term of assemblies will require constitutional amendment, says CEC OP Rawat.

14 Aug 2018 3:57 PM

JNU student Umar Khalid narrowly escaped a gun attack on Monday when he visited the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi. (Photo; File | Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

JNU scholar Umar Khalid has Independence Day speech idea for PM Modi

Umar Khalid urged PM Modi to 'gurantee there will be no attack on those who criticise govt and its many failures'.

14 Aug 2018 3:48 PM

The former Rajasthan chief minister said it will be in the 'best interest of the country to dissolve the Lok Sabha early, given the all-pervasive atmosphere of fear, intolerance and intimidation' . (Photo: File)

Cong dares PM Modi to dissolve Lok Sabha, hold early polls with states

Gehlot's comments come after Amit Shah made a pitch for holding polls to 12 state assemblies including present 4 along with 2019 LS polls.

14 Aug 2018 3:33 PM

M K Stalin turned emotional as he paid tributes to his father, Karunanidhi, and raised the issue of DMK patriarch’s burial at Marina Beach. (Photo: Twitter | @mkstalin)

Stalin has heart of Anna, Kalaignar, no one can challenge him: DMK leaders

DMK leaders support for Stalin comes a day after M K Alagiri said all loyal party workers and relatives are with him.

14 Aug 2018 3:24 PM

The plea said that such prosecutions lower the morale of the military and para-military forces. (Representational Image)

Soldiers prosecuted for performing duties in AFSPA areas: Army personnel tell SC

SC agreed to hear on Aug 20 plea filed by over 300 soldiers challenging FIRs against them for operations in AFSPA areas.

14 Aug 2018 1:22 PM

Noting that Al-Qaeda still maintains a presence in South Asia, the UN report said the terror group adapts to the local environment, trying to embed itself into local struggles and communities and is closely allied with the Taliban. (Representational Image | AFP)

Al-Qaeda ‘ideologically inclined’ to carry out attacks in India: UN report

The report said AQIS' capability is believed to be low and is relatively isolated owing to increased security measures in the region.

14 Aug 2018 12:42 PM

13 people were killed after violent clashes broke out in May as the police tried to prevent protesters from marching to the district collectorate at Tuticorin. (Photo: File | AFP)

Madras HC orders CBI probe into police firing on anti-Sterlite protesters

Madras High Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to complete its probe within four months.

14 Aug 2018 12:21 PM

Two Pakistani troopers were killed by the Indian Army in response to ceasefire violations along the LoC in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir. (Representational Image | PTI)

2 Pakistani soldiers killed in retaliatory action by Indian Army in J&K

Indian troops carried out operations on Monday night after the ceasefire violations.

14 Aug 2018 12:14 PM

The nun had alleged that Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mullackal sexually abused her 13 times between 2014 and 2016. (Youtube Screengrab/ eCreators Mangalore)

Jalandhar Bishop raped Kerala nun at mission home’s guestroom: Police to court

A special team of Kerala Police also questioned Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal in Jalandhar for over 5 hours.

14 Aug 2018 11:37 AM

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