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

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Experts said mission chiefs would be cautious about trying a new liftoff. (Photo: PTI | File)

Chandrayaan-2 blast-off halted over fuel leak: Reports

'As a measure of abundant precaution Chandrayaan 2 launch has been called off,' ISRO said.

16 Jul 2019 1:34 PM

Devotees also visited Haridwar and Sai Temple in Nagpur to offer their prayers. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi, other leaders wish nation on Guru Purnima

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi also conveyed their wishes on Twitter on this occasion.

16 Jul 2019 1:26 PM

In April, the Delhi Police Special Cell had arrested a JeM terrorist from Srinagar identified as Faiyaz Ahmed Lone. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi Police arrests suspected JeM terrorist Basir Ahmad from Srinagar

The police had announced a reward of Rs 2 lakh on information leading to the arrest of Jaish terrorist Basir Ahmad.

16 Jul 2019 1:20 PM

The top court had said an incidental question that would arise in the matter is the kind and extent of the directions that should be issued by a constitutional court to another constitutional functionary, which in the present case happens to be the Speaker of the Assembly. (Photo: File)

Will decide on disqualification, resignation by tomorrow: K'taka Speaker to SC

The 10 rebel MLAs moved the apex court alleging that the Speaker was not accepting their resignations.

16 Jul 2019 1:12 PM

A lady being rescued out of the four-storey building which collapsed in Mumbai’s Dongri area on Tuesday. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav/ File).

10 dead, several trapped as building collapses in crowded Mumbai area

A team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has rushed to the building collapse site in Dongri.

16 Jul 2019 12:36 PM

The eclipse will begin around 1.31 am on Wednesday, the research and academic director of M P Birla Planetarium in the city, Debiprosad Duari, told PTI. (Rperesentational Image)

Partial lunar eclipse tonight, to last three hours

The greatest partial eclipse when the Moon will look the darkest will be around 3 am.

16 Jul 2019 12:16 PM

The timings of the daily ritual for Tuesday has been kept as 3:00 pm which is much before the usual time. (Photo: Representational Image/ ANI)

Varanasi Ganga Aarti to be performed at 3 pm today due to lunar eclipse

As per Hindu beliefs, no religious ritual can be performed and temples remain closed for specified period before, during and after eclipse.

16 Jul 2019 11:09 AM

A case against Sundaramma has been filed and probe in the matter is underway. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra woman dies of injuries after scuffle over filling water

After a few minutes, brawl turned intense and both women started manhandling each other with vessels they were carrying to fetch water.

16 Jul 2019 10:47 AM

Reacting to the detention and midnight drama, Kumaraswamy took to Twitter to claim a BJP legislator was present with Baig on a chartered plane. (Photo: File)

'BJP trying to destabilise K'taka govt,' says Kumaraswamy after Baig's detention

Taking to Twitter, BJP Karnataka tweeted: 'CM HD Kumaraswamy is using the state machinery to save his government now.'

16 Jul 2019 10:32 AM

Telugu Desam Party managed to win 23 seats in the 175-seat state assembly and just 3 out the 25 Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh. (Photo: File)

‘Control your pet dog’: TDP MP tells Chandrababu Naidu after Twitter spat with MLC

Kesineni Srinivas's unflattering reference was to a TDP legislative council member, Buddha Prasad Venkanna.

16 Jul 2019 10:00 AM

Amid protests by locals, the nearly century-old Laxman Jhula bridge in Rishikesh, was closed for pedestrians on Sunday after a ban was imposed on vehicular movement earlier. (Photo: ANI)

After ban on vehicle, Rishikesh's Lakshman Jhula shut for public

On Saturday, Uttrakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat had said that the government will take substantial steps to preserve the bridge.

16 Jul 2019 9:17 AM

Mahadeshwar's vehicle was seen parked right under the BMC's no-parking signboard in suburban Vile Parle Saturday, said the official. (Photo: facebook/ Mahadeshwar)

Mumbai Mayor's vehicle fined after it was found in no-parking zone

Taking serious cognisance of the violation, the traffic police issued a challan to the mayor's vehicle, said a senior police official.

16 Jul 2019 9:07 AM

On July 11, the court said that till Tuesday there would be no decision on the resignation. (Photo: File)

Karnataka crisis: Supreme Court begins to hear plea of 15 rebel MLAs

Sixteen legislators of the JD(S)-Congress coalition and two independent lawmakers have resigned.

16 Jul 2019 8:59 AM

The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Assam and Meghalaya on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Assam floods: Death toll rises to 15, over 42 lakh people affected

Over 83,000 people uprooted by floods have been forced to take shelter in 494 relief camps.

16 Jul 2019 8:50 AM

The country had earlier claimed that it would not open its airspace for commercial flights until India removed its fighter jets from forward Indian airbases. (Photo: File)

Closed since Balakot strike, Pakistan reopens airspace for all civilian traffic

In March, the neighbouring country partially opened its airspace but did not allow Indian flight to fly over its airspace.

16 Jul 2019 8:42 AM

Repeated Bengal mention irks TMC

Party shoots off letter to LS, RS chiefs, says state govt being targeted.

16 Jul 2019 6:13 AM

The proposed legislation says that only Indian couples who have been legally married for at least five years would be allowed to opt for surrogacy.

Bill to regulate surrogacy moved in Lok Sabha

Health minister Harsh Vardhan introduced the bill in Lok Sabha.

16 Jul 2019 6:08 AM

Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Death in road mishap: Govt proposes Rs 5 lakh aid

The motor vehicle owner or the insurer would pay Rs 5 lakh compensation in case of death and Rs 2.5 lakh for grievous hurt, according to the bill.

16 Jul 2019 6:04 AM

SP leader Neeraj Shekhar quits as MP, may join BJP

ajya Sabha chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu has accepted Neeraj resignation, sources said.

16 Jul 2019 5:20 AM

Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka trust vote Thursday, rebel MLAs may skip

The Speaker is yet to accept their resignations as the matter is pending before the Supreme Court which will hear the case again on Tuesday.

16 Jul 2019 5:06 AM

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