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

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Five new cases of Zika virus were detected in Jaipur on Sunday. (Representational Image)

Rajasthan: 5 new cases of Zika virus detected today, total 60 test positive

Most of the cases are from Shastri Nagar area where fogging and other anti-larvae activities are being carried out.

14 Oct 2018 8:47 PM

The proposal will be vetted by the Finance Ministry and sent for final approval to the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) before it is cleared by the Union cabinet. (Representational Image)

Govt to soon honour consistent taxpayers, policy proposal in works

An ambitious policy is in the pipeline to 'facilitate' honest taxpayers in availing a variety of public services on priority.

14 Oct 2018 7:39 PM

Nitu Rawal, one of the accused, allegedly befriended the victim Suresh Chhabriya three days ago, said an officer from Pradyumnnagar police station. (Representational image | Pixabay)

Gujarat: Man kidnapped by Facebook friend, accomplices

Five persons including a woman were arrested by Rajkot police in Gujarat on Sunday for kidnapping the man for ransom.

14 Oct 2018 6:46 PM

Over a dozen women journalists, who worked with MJ Akbar have accused him of sexual harassment during his days as an editor. (Photo: File | PTI)

False and fabricated, will take legal action: MJ Akbar on #MeToo charges

However, the junior foreign minister did not indicate any decision to step down from his position in the cabinet.

14 Oct 2018 4:06 PM

A cop of the Uttar Pradesh Police was left with no other option but to mimic the sound of a gunshot after his pistol jammed during an encounter with criminals in Sambhal district.(Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Watch: UP cop shouts ‘thain thain’ to mimic gunshot sound during encounter

The video of the incident, that took place on October 12, has recently surfaced on social media.

14 Oct 2018 3:18 PM

The Malaysian delegation met ministers and officials in India and explored whether certain features of the Aadhaar system can be adopted in Malaysia. (Photo: File)

Malaysia keen on adopting Aadhaar model for target delivery of govt schemes

PM Modi, during his visit to Kuala Lumpur in May, had offered Malaysia's Premier Mahathir Mohamad collaboration on the Aadhaar initiative.

14 Oct 2018 2:26 PM

Parrikar has been undergoing treatment for pancreatic ailment in Delhi's premier All India Institute of Medical Sciences on September 15. (Photo: File | PTI)

CM Manohar Parrikar returns to Goa after discharge from AIIMS

According to sources, he was shifted to ICU briefly after his condition deteriorated Sunday morning. But later, the hospital discharged him.

14 Oct 2018 1:11 PM

The incident, as narrated by journalist Herman Gomes, happened outside his house around 1:30 am on Saturday. Gomes said that the miscreants were waiting outside his home. (Photo: ANI)

Mumbai: Journalist beaten up outside home by unknown attackers

The Mumbai Press Club termed the attack on journalist Herman Gomes as a 'dastardly act'.

14 Oct 2018 12:36 PM

Singh is expected to review the situation on the border and assess the progress in various infrastructure projects. (Photo: File | PTI)

Rajnath Singh to celebrate Dussehra along Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan

Singh will perform 'shastra puja' or worship of weapons in Bikaner in Rajasthan along India's border with Pakistan.

14 Oct 2018 12:15 PM

The #MeToo movement has intensified in the country with more women recounting their experiences of sexual harassment in the entertainment and media industry. (Photo: File | PTI)

Caught in #MeToo storm, Union Minister MJ Akbar resigns?

Over dozen women journalists have accused Akbar of sexual harassment who worked with him earlier during his days as an editor.

14 Oct 2018 12:02 PM

In the video shared by ANI, the gunman shot the wife first and then the son. He tried to drag him in the car. After shooting, he left them on the road and drove away in the same car. (Photo: ANI | Screengrab)

Shot by guard, Gurgaon judge’s wife succumbs to injuries; son battles for life

The incident took place around 3:30 pm near Arcadia Market in Sector 49, Gurgaon, where the wife and son of the judge had gone shopping.

14 Oct 2018 11:05 AM

The deceased were returning from Dongargarh after a visit to a temple when their SUV hit a truck in Rajnandgaon, around 70 kms from Raipur. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

9 members of family dead after car rams truck in Chhattisgarh

Three people have also been injured in the accident. The accident took place on National Highway 53.

14 Oct 2018 10:38 AM

The letter comes as relations between Washington and New Delhi are strained over multiple issues, including an Indo-Russian defence contract, India's new tariffs on electronics and other items, and its moves to buy oil from Iran despite upcoming US sanctions. (Photo: File)

In 'last-ditch effort', 2 US Senators write to PM Modi on data storage rule

US Senators urged India to instead adopt 'light touch' regulatory framework that would allow data to flow freely across borders.

14 Oct 2018 9:59 AM

The book, written by Dr Subha Sathe, has been prescribed under the supplementary reading scheme of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan programme aimed at universalisation of elementary education. (Representational Image)

Maharashtra withdraws textbook with 'derogatory remark' on Maratha king

Book allegedly portrays Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in a poor light, will not be distributed among students.

14 Oct 2018 9:52 AM

Akbar, the Minister of State for External Affairs, was in Nigeria when his name was taken in a #MeToo allegations thread on social media. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Statement later,' says #MeToo-accused MJ Akbar after landing in Delhi

Final call will be taken by Modi government on whether to retain MJ Akbar as a minister or concede to the demand for his removal.

14 Oct 2018 9:29 AM

In the interaction with former and past employees, Rahul Gandhi had accused the PM Modi government of destroying the 'strategic asset' state-run aerospace company HAL and told its employees that Rafale is their right. (Photo: PTI | File)

HAL raises 'politicisation of employees' after Rahul Gandhi's visit

An HAL statement came after the event, where the Congress president alleged that temples of modern India were being attacked and destroyed.

14 Oct 2018 8:38 AM

The draft report prepared by the Dr Joshi-led panel reportedly shares this scepticism and calls for a review of the government's method. (Photo: PTI | File)

BJP lawmakers face-off with Murli Manohar Joshi on GDP growth report

Dr Joshi is the chairman of the 30-member Estimates Committee, which has prepared a report titled 'Measuring Growth, Employment and Income'.

14 Oct 2018 8:28 AM

Kids play garba on song penned by PM

Garba is Gujarat’s wealth and its proud heritage and tradition, the Prime Minister wrote in his song in Gujarati.

14 Oct 2018 6:27 AM

Clashes between BJP MPs, MLAs worry party leaders

Faizabad MP Lallu Singh does not get along with the Rudauli MLA Ram Chandra Yadav and their strained relations are the talk of the town.

14 Oct 2018 6:24 AM

PM Modi asks Centre, Maharashtra to sort Pune rail row

Even as realignment or re-routing the corridor could considerably delay the project which is supposed to be completed by 2021.

14 Oct 2018 1:54 AM

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