India, All india, 17th Jul 2018, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 17 Jul 2018

This is the first CWC formed by the Congress chief after assuming charge of the party. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi constitutes CWC, convenes first meet on July 22

The new Congress Working Committee (CWC) includes 23 members, 19 permanent invitees and 9 special invitees.

17 Jul 2018 9:28 PM

In a video, the policeman is seen tied to a tree and being beaten up severely by a woman who alleged that the policeman tried to rape her in an inebriated condition. (Photo: ANI)

Punjab cop tied up, beaten severely over ‘rape’ attempt

The victim was rescued by Kotkapura SHO and was admitted to Guru Gobind Singh Medical College in Faridkot in a critical condition.

17 Jul 2018 9:06 PM

The mobile van canteen at the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital and Book Cafe at the Taka Bench are popular attractions for the locals and tourists. (Photo: ANI)

Open-air jail cafe, run by prisoners, big hit among tourists in Shimla

Apart from this, six mobile vans are being run by over 135 prisoners in Shimla, Nahan and Dharamshala.

17 Jul 2018 8:24 PM

A view of the submerged Aluva Shiva Temple following heavy monsoon rains, in Kochi. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala: At least 12 dead, over 34,000 in relief camps as rains disrupt normal life

In the second spell of rains, around 36 houses were completely destroyed while 1,214 suffered partial damage, officials said.

17 Jul 2018 8:13 PM

Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday said that the media misinterpreted his recent speech. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Speech misinterpreted: Kumaraswamy on Cong-JD(S) alliance

At an event last week, Kumaraswamy fought back tears at a party function when he said that he was 'swallowing pain of the coalition govt'.

17 Jul 2018 6:35 PM

The incident took place at Mahila court in Chennai. (Photo: ANI/screengrab)

Watch: Lawyers thrash 18 men who sexually assaulted Chennai minor

In a video, posted by news agency ANI, the enraged lawyers can be seen beating up the accused mercilessly.

17 Jul 2018 5:33 PM

The verdict is likely to be pronounced before October 2 this year as Justice Misra would be retiring as CJI on that day. (Representational Image/AFP)

SC reserves verdict on pleas seeking decriminalisation of Section 377

A five-judge constitution bench headed by CJI Dipak Misra concluded hearing the arguments on the contentious issue after four days.

17 Jul 2018 5:06 PM

Her husband has alleged that despite her condition, she wasn't provided any ambulance. (Photo: ANI)

In MP, woman gives birth in moving bus after being denied ambulance

The woman was allegedly turned away by community hospital she approached and was instead referred to a district hospital.

17 Jul 2018 4:55 PM

'I thought Jharkhand was a peaceful state, but my views have changed after this incident,' said the 79-year-old activist. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

BJP youth workers thrash activist Swami Agnivesh in Jharkhand

BJP workers were protesting his visit in the region and attacked him when he was on his way to an event.

17 Jul 2018 4:27 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders at the all-party meeting at the Parliament Library in New Delhi. (Photo: Twitter/@PMOIndia)

Cooperate for Parliament's smooth functioning: PM Modi urges political parties

Addressing the leaders of various parties, PM Narendra Modi asked them to raise their issues in the House as people expected them to do so.

17 Jul 2018 4:09 PM

Since the minister's order, around 10,000 Group-D railway employees, including gangmen and trackmen, have been removed from the houses of seniors and put back into safety and maintenance work, officials say. (Photo: File)

Joined railways to do our job, not service seniors: Employee tells Piyush Goyal

Soon after taking over in September 2017, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal had instructed officials to not use their juniors for menial jobs.

17 Jul 2018 3:34 PM

'I love all living beings. I am the Congress,' tweets Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: File/PTI)

I stand with last in line, religion doesn't matter: Rahul on 'Muslim party' row

Congress president Rahul Gandhi has been in controversy over reports that called the Congress a 'Muslim Party'.

17 Jul 2018 2:19 PM

The incident occurred on Monday evening around 8 pm at Barogharia Gram Panchayat area in Dhupguri Block. (Photo: File | Representational)

WB: Mentally challenged woman beaten up on suspicion of being child lifter

Locals claimed that the woman was spotted in the neighbourhood a few times over the past few days and used candies to lure children.

17 Jul 2018 2:07 PM

The report also said that policy makers should immediately measure gaps in access to cooling in their respective countries, as an evidence base for more proactive and integrated policy-making. (Photo: Pixabay)

India struggles to stay cool amidst global warming: report

Indians are at risk from lack of access to cooling as global warming continues to threaten health and climate.

17 Jul 2018 1:54 PM

Ashraf Khalil Shaikh, his wife Hamida and two children were safely rescued by local villagers before the car could be washed away. (Photo: ANI/screengrab)

Watch: Villagers rescue family of 4 after car plunges into Navi Mumbai river

The dramatic footage shows how the family, including their young child, sat on top of the car which was almost submerged under water.

17 Jul 2018 1:48 PM

The bench fixed the matter for further hearing on July 24 and said since the selection committee was scheduled to meet on July 19; it would not pass any direction. (Photo: PTI | File)

Lokpal selection committee to meet on July 19 to form search panel: Centre tells SC

Government told bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi that search committee would have to recommend a panel of names for appointing a Lokpal.

17 Jul 2018 1:22 PM

The Supreme Court also asked Parliament to check if a new law could be made to stop cases of cow vigilantism. (Photo: PTI)

Mobocracy can't be allowed, act to curb cow violence: SC to Centre, states

No citizen can take law in their hands, Supreme Court said; matter up again on August 28.

17 Jul 2018 11:02 AM

Union minister Arun Jaitley attacked the Congress party after HD Kumaraswamy said he was “not happy” as Karnataka chief minister. (Photo: File)

Cong doing to Kumaraswamy what it did to Deve Gowda: Arun Jaitley

Non-ideological coalitions’ only aim is survival and not service of the nation, Union minister Arun Jaitley said in a Facebook post.

17 Jul 2018 9:44 AM

At press conference, Shahar Imam Mufti Khurshid Alam (L) said fatwa has been issued against Nida Khan for speaking against Islam and its practices. (Photo: ANI)

UP: Imam issued fatwa against woman for opposing triple talaq in Bareilly

'No medicines will be provided if she falls ill. If she dies, no one is allowed to offer 'namaz' on her 'zanaja',' Imam said quoting fatwa.

17 Jul 2018 9:32 AM

The government's instructions comes after the recent cases of alleged illegal adoptions were reported at the Missionaries of Charity shelter home in Jharkhand, wherein three children were rescued after being trafficked by three nuns of the missionaries. (Photo: AFP)

All child care homes run by MoC to be inspected after baby selling racket

Maneka Gandhi asked state govts to ensure that all child care institutions get registered and linked to CARA within a month.

17 Jul 2018 9:12 AM

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