India, All india, 18th Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 18 Feb 2019

During the inaugural air show on February 20, a fly-by will be performed by B-52 Stratofortress bombers which are assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

US to display its top fighter aircrafts at Aero India

28 US companies are participating in Aero India.

18 Feb 2019 9:54 PM

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area during the night after receiving inputs about the presence of militants there. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

3 JeM terrorists, Army major among 9 killed in J&K's Pulwama attack

The Pinglan encounter claimed the lives four Army personnel, policeman, three JeM terrorists and a civilian, officials said.

18 Feb 2019 7:09 PM

On media reports that some Congress leaders are planning to join the BJP, Yeddyurappa said he has no knowledge about it, but would wait for any such developments. (Photo: File)

Modi wave hasn't waned, BJP hopes to win more seats in LS polls: Yeddyurappa

'PM Modi's popularity has not waned. His wave is still on across the country,' Yeddyurappa said.

18 Feb 2019 6:57 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi condemned the killings and extended condolences to the families of the deceased. (Photo:Twitter)

Kerala: 2 taken in custody for killing Youth Congress workers

Two persons were taken into custody on Monday in connection with the murder of two Youth Congress members in Kasargod.

18 Feb 2019 6:20 PM

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi took note of the submission of lawyer and BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay that his plea was of "extreme national importance" and needed to be listed for urgent hearing. (Representational Image)

SC to consider urgent hearing of PIL against J&K's Article 370

Article 370 of the Constitution grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir and limits Parliament's power to make laws for the state.

18 Feb 2019 5:40 PM

- 100 bedded dome hospital established at Kumbh Mela 2019

Narayan Seva Sansthan conducted 127 corrective surgeries at Kumbh Mela 2019

NSS is serving pilgrims for their wheelchair needs and medical help through providing doctors and trained nursing staff at Kumbh Mela 2019.

18 Feb 2019 5:24 PM

SC will pronounce on Tuesday the verdict on a petition challenging Nageshwar Rao's appointment. (Photo: File)

CBI vs CBI: SC to announce verdict on petition challenging Nageshwar Rao's appointment on Tuesday

During the hearing, CVC told the apex court that

18 Feb 2019 3:49 PM

Harish Salve who is representing India and Jadhav said it is an egregious violation of the Vienna Convention. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Pak embarrassed to disclose charges against Kulbhushan Jadhav: India

ICJ has set timetable for public hearing in high-profile case from Feb 18 to 21 at Peace Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands.

18 Feb 2019 3:27 PM

He said Singh was perhaps referring to the leaked draft survey conducted by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). (File Photo)

BJP MP says Manmohan's jobless growth charge is factually wrong

BJP MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's charge of jobless growth is factually wrong.

18 Feb 2019 2:54 PM

'Hesitating from taking actions against terrorists is also kind of encouraging terrorism. Being a part of G20 countries, it's also important that we implement 11 point agenda of Hamburg Leaders Statement,' PM Modi said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Time for talks over, world needs to act now': PM on Pulwama attack

PM Modi said both leaders agree that terrorism is a huge threat for global peace and stability.

18 Feb 2019 2:22 PM

Macri's visit coincides with both the nations marking 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between New Delhi and Buenos Aires. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi, Argentina President hold bilateral talks at Hyderabad House

Argentine President Mauricio Macri on a three-day visit to India from February 17 to 19.

18 Feb 2019 2:07 PM

Jadhav, a retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism in April 2017. (Photo: File)

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: India-Pak face off begins at ICJ amid Pulwama tension

India moved the ICJ in May in 2017 against the 'farcical trial' by the military court of Pakistan against 48-year-old Jadhav.

18 Feb 2019 1:53 PM

Kamal Haasan sais, In Azad Kashmir, they are using Jihadis' pictures in trains to portray them as heroes. That is a foolish thing to do. India too behaves with an equal amount of foolishness, it is not a correct thing to do.' (Photo: File)

Kamal Haasan gives clarification over controversial 'plebiscite' comment

Talking about Kashmir problems, Haasan said that if India and Pakistan 'behave well', the LoC will be under check.

18 Feb 2019 1:34 PM

An advisory was issued to the media on August 7 last year asking them to stop using the term 'Dalit' when referring to members of the Scheduled Castes. (Representational image)

SC refuses to entertain plea challenging usage of word 'dalit' by media

The petitioners said that Ministry, by erasing term ‘Dalit’ from public debate, creats false impression that the term itself is derogatory.

18 Feb 2019 1:05 PM

Dr Mohammad Faisal, spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan tweeted, 'We have called back our High Commissioner in India for consultations. He left New Delhi this morning.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Pakistan calls back India envoy for 'consultation' over Pulwama attack

On Friday, India had summoned Pak High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood and strong diplomatic protest was lodged over Pulwama attack.

18 Feb 2019 12:54 PM

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) chief said there was no ambush on any CRPF convoy in the last two years and the effort is to neutralise such threats as much as possible. (Photo: File/PTI)

Adding new features to CRPF convoy movement to and from Kashmir Valley, says DG

The CRPF is the lead counter-terrorism force in Jammu and Kashmir and has deployed about 65,000 troops as part of 61 battalions there.

18 Feb 2019 12:40 PM

Justice Sunil Gaur said the principal of the school shall ensure that the tree plantation drive takes place and the investigating officer will file a compliance report in the court. (Photo: PTI)

'Plant 50 trees in govt school': HC to molestator while granting bail

The man seeked anticipatory bail in criminal case for alleged offences of molestation, wrongful restraint and mischief under the IPC.

18 Feb 2019 12:39 PM

Union Minister said that he was attending the last rites of Vasantha Kumar at Wynad on February 16. (Photo: Twitter | @_shriraj)

KJ Alphons gets troll for posting selfie with soldier's coffin, later clarifies

Some person had taken my photographs standing near the coffin, KJ Alphons clarifies.

18 Feb 2019 11:56 AM

Congress workers Kripesh and Sarath Lal were attacked while they were on a motorcycle. (Photo: Twitter | @IYC)

Shutdown in Kerala begins over murder of 2 youth Congress workers

Congress has alleged that CPM activists were behind the attack.

18 Feb 2019 11:42 AM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday described the Pulwama terror attack as an assault on the nation. (File Photo)

Arvind Kejriwal attacks Pakistan says 'we take our enemy head on'

Arvind Kejriwal was in Haryana to pay tributes to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the terror attack.

18 Feb 2019 11:19 AM

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