India, All india, 16th Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sharanagouda, on Wednesday, had filed a police complaint against the BJP leaders over an alleged audiotape. (File Photo)

Yeddyurappa, others get bail in Karnataka audio clip row

BS Yeddyurappa, Preetham Gowda, Shivanna Gowda, and Marakal on Saturday got bail in the case registered by Sharanagouda.

16 Feb 2019 6:18 PM

Prime Minister Modi was in Maharashtra to launch various development projects. (Photo:ANI)

PM lauds jawans for performing duties selflessly, tears will be answered

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the entire nation is mourning the killing of CRPF jawans.

16 Feb 2019 6:12 PM

Wang Yi's message to Swaraj said, 'countries in the region should enhance cooperation, jointly address the threat of terrorism and maintain regional peace and security'. (Photo: PTI | File)

Pulwama attack: China makes no mention of Pak in condolence message

Chinese Foreign Minister sent condolence message on terrorism as common enemy of mankind.

16 Feb 2019 6:09 PM

Saturday’s incident comes just 48 hours after more than 40 CRPF personnel were killed in the worst terror attack on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. (Representational Image)

Army officer killed, soldier injured while defusing IED in J&K's Rajouri

The explosive had been planted by intruders from Pakistan along the Line of Control.

16 Feb 2019 5:47 PM

Although the law mandates proper headgear for bikers in Delhi, it is common to see youngsters zip past either without a helmet. (Photo:Youtube)

Why this Delhi traffic cop shows riders who break rules a mirror?

By flashing a mirror at violators, cop Sandeep Shahi has been able to shame riders into reflecting on the thin line between life and death.

16 Feb 2019 5:10 PM

'Pakistan might take unilateral measures against India or revoke concessions under the South Asia preferential trade agreement (Sapta) and might take up the issue in the Geneva-based World Trade Organisation,' Dawn quoted Razak Dawood. (Photo: ANI)

Will check 'all options available' on India revoking MFN status: Pak

This is the first time that India has revoked the special status that was accorded to Pakistan in 1995.

16 Feb 2019 5:07 PM

The court had permitted Michel to meet his lawyer Rosemary Patrizi. Photo: ANI)

VVIP chopper case: Delhi court dismisses Christian Michel's bail plea

CBI and ED had filed their replies in the court on Tuesday in which they had opposed the bail plea.

16 Feb 2019 4:59 PM

Gandhi was speaking at a convention of tribals here in Chhattisgarh. (Photo: ANI |Twitter)

Crores for Ambani, Mallya, but Rs 3.50 a day to farmers: Rahul slams Centre

Rahul promised that if Cong voted to power after 2019 polls, a minimum income guarantee would be given to poor.

16 Feb 2019 4:29 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the district magistrates (DM) to provide financial help to the people affected due to unseasonal rain and hailstorms (Photo: File)

Yogi Adityanath announces compensation as unseasonal rains, hailstorms kill 26 in UP

Rs 4 lakh compensation is to be given to the kin of deceased, a government spokesperson said.

16 Feb 2019 4:23 PM

The winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir was rocked by massive anti-Pakistan protests during a general strike called by Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries (JCCI) on Friday. (Photo: File)

Disappointed that all-party resolution didn't include call for calm: Omar Abdullah

Members of the opposition extended support to the government in tackling the challenge.

16 Feb 2019 4:22 PM

However, Hooda opined that India cannot be completely dependent on the international community. (Photo: ANI)

Engage China to declare Masood Azhar a global terrorist: Lt Gen Hooda

'We need to engage China much more on this. There is obstinacy in China to try and defend who we know as a global terrorist,' Hooda said.

16 Feb 2019 4:14 PM

Jain accused the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for turning a blind eye to illegal construction. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Satyendar Jain expresses surprise over no arrest of owner of Delhi hotel fire

Satyendar Jain alleged that the owner most likely is a BJP leader hence no action is being taken.

16 Feb 2019 4:08 PM

'In this (this) time of grief and outrage, attempts will be made to divide us,' Mufti tweeted. (Photo: File)

Terror attack shouldn't be excuse to persecute or harass people from J&K: Mehbooba

Mufti's remarks came after protests in Jammu and reports of Kashmiri students being targeted in colleges and universities outside state.

16 Feb 2019 3:56 PM

The family of Bhupen Hazarika has conveyed to the government that it would accept the Bharat Ratna conferred on the late iconic singer. (Photo: PTI)

Will be 'honour' to receive Bharat Ratna on my father's behalf: Hazarika's son

Tej said it is 'tremendous honour for me and my family to be invited' by Indian govt to accept 'Bharat Ratna' on behalf of his late father.

16 Feb 2019 3:49 PM

The court had on February 2 granted him interim bail till February 16 and asked him to appear before the Enforcement Directorate and cooperate in the investigation.

Delhi courts extends interim bail of Robert Vadra till March 2

Robert Vadra is being probed in a money laundering case. The ED will require Vadra to appear four or five times more to carry out probe.

16 Feb 2019 3:09 PM

An accused had alleged in petition that the CBI was 'suppressing facts' in course of the investigation which would come to light if the roles of 'big names' were probed. (Photo: PTI)

Court orders CBI to conduct probe against Bihar CM in shelter home case

POCSO judge Manoj Kumar directed the CBI to conduct an inquiry against people named in the petition filled by the acussed.

16 Feb 2019 2:39 PM

The brave hearts are even sacrificing their lives for our sake and they stand inspiration to all of us, said Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. (Photo: PTI)

Andhra CM announces Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for kin of those killed in Pulwama attack

Chandrababu Naidu reiterated that everyone should stand by the families of the deceased at this 'critical moment'.

16 Feb 2019 2:33 PM

In January this year, she was served a warning letter by the Superior General of the Congregation. (Photo: ANI)

Kerala rape case: Nun protested against Bishop Mulakkal receives threatening letter

Franciscan Clarist Congregation Superior General has issued this second canonical warning letter to Sister Lucy Kalapura.

16 Feb 2019 2:08 PM

Pakistan government and ISI do the entire planning. They provide arms and ammunition to these terrorist groups said SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal. (Photo: PTI)

'Pakistan is nursery of terrorism, time to answer back': Badal on Pulwama attack

Nothing can happen in Pakistan without the permission of army and ISI, said Sukhbir Singh Badal.

16 Feb 2019 2:06 PM

Vadra was also questioned by the ED for three consecutive days last week in connection with a probe into allegations of money laundering to purchase assets abroad. (Photo: PTI)

Robert Vadra says ‘witch hunt’ against him after ED attaches assets

Vadra alleged 'relentless harassment' a day after ED said it has attached assets worth Rs 4.62 crore of a firm linked to him.

16 Feb 2019 2:05 PM

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