India, All india, 15th Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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The proposal was made for increasing the speed of the corridor to 150 kmph. (Photo: Representational)

India looks to China for speeding-up of Bangalore-Chennai train corridor

The proposal was made at the Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) held in Beijing between the two countries.

15 Apr 2018 8:36 PM

Protest held over Unnao and Kathua rape cases at Carter Rd in Mumbai's Bandra. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Massive protests across nation over Unnao, Kathua rape cases

The protests began today from 5 pm onwards.

15 Apr 2018 6:47 PM

Sikh pilgrims march during the Baisakhi festival, at the shrine of Gurdwara Punja Sahib in Hasan Abdal, some 50 kilometers from Islamabad, Pakistan, April 14, 2018.(Photo: AP)

India lodges protest after Pak prevents Sikh pilgrims from meeting diplomats

The MEA said around 1800 Sikh pilgrims are on a visit to Pak from April 12 under bilateral agreement on visits to religious shrines.

15 Apr 2018 4:43 PM

The baby, investigating officers suspect, was brought into the clinic on the pretext of a consultation and flushed down the toilet. (Photo: Representational | Pixabay)

Kerala: Newborn's body flushed down the toilet; parents on run

The two-day-old girl's body, the placenta still attached, was stuck in the toilet duct, the police said.

15 Apr 2018 2:48 PM

Rescue authorities claim that the death toll is touted to rise. (Photo: ANI)

Gujarat: Nine killed as bus rams into truck near Bhachau

Rescue authorities claim that the death toll is touted to rise as the private luxury bus collided head-on with a truck.

15 Apr 2018 2:14 PM

The number of worst Left Wing Extremism-hit districts has also come down to 30 from 35. (Photo: Representational)

Maoists area of influence shrinks; 44 districts removed from affected list: Union Home Secy

Incidents of violence have seen a 20 per cent decline with a 34 per cent reduction in related deaths in 2017 as compared to 2013.

15 Apr 2018 1:30 PM

Dalit groups had organised protests across the country on April 2 against the alleged dilution of the Act through the March 20 verdict of the Supreme Court. (Photo: File)

SC/ST Act: Govt considering ordinance to bring back original provisions

Sources within the govt at different levels say promulgating an ordinance to restore the original provisions would help calm tempers.

15 Apr 2018 1:02 PM

The incident had sparked protests by PhD students of the premier institute who demanded suspension and strict action against the accused professor. (Photo: File)

AIIMS debars professor after PhD student attempts suicide

The 36-year-old PhD student accused his supervisor of mental harassment, abuse and delay in his fellowship.

15 Apr 2018 12:04 PM

The spokesman said another 41 schools for tribal population would remain stationary which will cater to 1,451 students including 802 boy students and 651 girl students where 95 teachers have been posted. (Representational Image)

Post-Kathua rape, special facilities for children of nomadic tribes

25 schools having an enrolment of 801 students - 410 boys and 391 girls - will move with the migratory population.

15 Apr 2018 11:10 AM

West Central Railway’s Chief Public Relation Officer Gunjan Gupta confirmed the derailment and said that further details were awaited. (Photo: ANI)

Madhya Pradesh: At least six injured in passenger train derailment

The derailment occurred around 10 pm, about 30 km away from the Katni railway station.

15 Apr 2018 10:07 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a stopover in Berlin on April 20.

PM Modi to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel after Sweden, UK visit

The External Affairs Ministry said PM Modi will make the stopover in Berlin following a suggestion by Merkel.

15 Apr 2018 9:55 AM

The deadline has now been extended till May 1, 2018. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra extends date for receiving farm loan waiver requests

The last date for filing applications under the scheme, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Shetkari Sanman Yojana, was previously April 14.

15 Apr 2018 9:37 AM

He also announced that a dependent of a 'Chowkidar' can get the same job if an application is made prior to his retirement. (Photo: File)

Nitish Kumar extends Mahadalit benefits to SC, ST category

All the schemes will be provided to the people belonging to SC and ST category, Nitish Kumar said.

15 Apr 2018 9:22 AM

The members of the Dalit community cleansed Ambedkar's statue with milk and water after it was garlanded by the BJP leaders. (Photo: Twitter | @Manekagandhibjp )

Dalits 'cleanse' Ambedkar's statue after Maneka Gandhi pays tribute

The Dalit community claimed that Gandhi and other BJP leaders had 'polluted' the atmosphere by their presence.

15 Apr 2018 8:55 AM

Meanwhile, the home ministry has also assured the state police that it can investigate the Kathua rape case without pressure from any quarters’’ and stern action should be taken against the accused persons.

Kathua rape case: Govt plans security to protect nomadic tribes

Home ministry sources said the Centre was even willing to provide additional central para-military forces for this purpose.

15 Apr 2018 5:37 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

5 SC judges to examine PG quota for govt doctors

The proposed quota in PG course was aimed at further incentivising government doctors for serving in rural areas.

15 Apr 2018 5:28 AM

Youth pay tribute to Dr B.R. Ambedkar on his 127th birth anniversary in Patna. (Photo: PTI)

BR Ambedkar Jayanti fuels politics over his legacy

PM Modi credits dalit icon for his rise; Congress calls BJP ‘anti-dalit’.

15 Apr 2018 5:23 AM

BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar was arrested by the CBI on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Unnao rape case: CBI arrests woman who took girl to MLA Sengar

A special court in Lucknow on Saturday sent Sengar, the prime accused in the case arrested on Friday, to a seven-day CBI custody.

15 Apr 2018 5:10 AM

“Peace Mission 2018” will be the fifth edition of the multilateral exercise held once in two years but this will be the first drill for both India and Pakistan, which became SCO members on June 9, 2017.

India, Pakistani Armies to fight side-by-side

Being the host country, Russia is expected to participate in the exercise in a big way in terms of men, material and sophisticated weapon systems.

15 Apr 2018 5:03 AM

Kerala joins Centre to seek SC/ST Act verdict review

In its petition, filed through advocate G. Prakash, Kerala said that the March 20 verdict has created insecurity among SC/ST people.

15 Apr 2018 4:57 AM

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