India, All india, 18th Jul 2018, News & Stories from India

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The minimum punishment in case of rape of women has been increased from rigorous imprisonment of seven years to 10 years, extendable to life imprisonment. (Photo: File)

Bill on death for raping children below 12 to be presented soon: Cabinet

The decision was taken on Wednesday at a meeting of the Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

18 Jul 2018 7:44 PM

'The handwriting and general knowledge test that was held today was just a formality as their answer sheets were found to be fake earlier during forensic tests,' police said. (Photo: File | Representational)

BJP MP's daughter among 19 arrested in Assam's Cash-for-Jobs scam

The police have already arrested 34 serving government officers in connection with the scam.

18 Jul 2018 6:29 PM

Supporters of Swami Agnivesh said he was dragged on the road, slapped and kicked by BJP workers who had assembled outside his hotel on Tuesday to oppose his presence in the district. (Photo: PTI)

Swami Agnivesh demands judicial probe, says pre-planned conspiracy of BJP

Around 20 persons were detained by police after Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das had ordered a probe into the incident on Tuesday.

18 Jul 2018 5:06 PM

Tharoor had also said the BJP would rewrite the Constitution if it came back to power, prompting the ruling party to describe his comments as an 'attack on Indian democracy and Hindus'. (Photo: File)

Not withdrawing any statements, those who attacked my office should apologise: Tharoor

Asked about claims that he was trying to break the country with his remarks, Tharoor told reporters outside Parliament that it was not so.

18 Jul 2018 4:48 PM

Women can pray in Sabarimala, ‘she has same right as a man’: SC

On what basis do you deny her entry? It is against Constitution, SC asks temple authorities.

18 Jul 2018 4:02 PM

The tent was erected next to the main entrance of the rally venue to shelter people from the rain and the incident happened when PM Modi was mid-way through his speech. (Photo: File)

BJP must take blame for shabby arrangement at PM Modi's rally in WB: TMC

A make-shift tent collapsed during Modi's rally in Midnapore on June 16, following which Centre sought a report from West Bengal government.

18 Jul 2018 3:45 PM

The chargesheet, filed through special public prosecutor N K Matta, names as accused the Tyagi brothers, including S P Tyagi, Khaitan, Italian middlemen Carlo Gerosa and Guido Haschke, and Finmeccanica, the parent company of AgustaWestland. (Photo: PTI)

VVIP chopper scam: ED files chargesheet against 7, including ex-IAF chief SP Tyagi

ED has filed a supplementary chargesheet against ex-Air Force Chief, 2 cousins, lawyer Gautam Khaitan, 2 Italian middlemen and Finmeccanica.

18 Jul 2018 3:35 PM

When asked about the no-confidence motion brought by her party among others, Sonia Gandhi retorted: 'Who says we don’t have the numbers?' (Photo: File/PTI)

Who says we don’t have numbers for no-trust motion, asks confident Sonia

The motion will be debated in Lok Sabha on Friday.

18 Jul 2018 3:05 PM

Rescue teams are on their way and further details are awaited. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

MiG-21 fighter jet crashes in Himachal's Kangra, pilot dead

The aircraft had taken off from Punjab's Pathankot and crashed in Kangra on Wednesday.

18 Jul 2018 2:08 PM

Abhimanyu, a second-year degree student at the college, was a resident of Vattavada in Idukki district and also a member of the organisation's Idukki district committee. (Photo: File)

Main accused in murder of SFI activist Abhimanyu in Kerala college arrested

While Abhimanyu was stabbed to death, 2 other SFI activists suffered grievous injuries in the attack.

18 Jul 2018 12:35 PM

Tharoor alleged that offensive slogans were raised against him; asking him to go to Pakistan. He also alleged that his office was damaged. (Photo: File)

Who gave BJP right to decide that I am not a Hindu: Shashi Tharoor

This comes after Tharoor on Monday accused the BJP Yuva Morcha of vandalising his constituency office in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram.

18 Jul 2018 12:25 PM

Reflecting on the same, the Proctorial Board of the University said that it was an important move as the entry of unknown people was deteriorating the college's atmosphere. (Photo: ANI)

Chaudhary Charan Singh University in Meerut introduces scarf-ban to avoid trespassing

This is the first time such a decision has been taken by any university, which also led to a major backlash.

18 Jul 2018 12:06 PM

A CCTV video footage at the plaza purportedly shows the MLA getting out of the car and damaging the barrier, along with his aides. (Photo: Screengrab | ANI video)

Watch: Kerala MLA breaks stop barrier angered at being asked to pay toll

According to George, his car was not allowed to pass despite having the 'MLA' board.

18 Jul 2018 12:01 PM

'For Aadhar enrollment, we collect just four set of data - your name, date of birth and your communication address. Nothing more, nothing less. Similarly every app must collect as much data as is required,' Sharma told ET Now in an interview here on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Apps should collect minimal data like Aadhar: TRAI chief

Some apps are ridiculously collecting more-than-required data and the customers are unaware of what is being done with it, RS Sharma said.

18 Jul 2018 11:05 AM

Within moments, Rahul Gandhi's tweet got hundreds of responses and over 5,000 likes. (Photo: PTI | File)

Who am I?: Rahul Gandhi’s ‘pop quiz’ slams BJP on Swami Agnivesh attack

79-year-old activist Swami Agnivesh was allegedly thrashed by BJP youth workers in Jharkhand for his 'anti-Hindu' stance.

18 Jul 2018 10:56 AM

The court did not agree with the submission of the non-profit, Men Welfare Trust, which opposed the plea to make marital rape an offence, that in spousal sexual violence, the use of force or threat of force are important elements to constitute rape. (Photo: PTI)

Marriage doesn’t mean wife always ready for sex: Delhi HC on marital rape

The Delhi High Court said that in a marital relationship, both the man and the woman have a right to say no to a physical relationship.

18 Jul 2018 10:41 AM

Ratnakar Gutte, promoter of the Gangakhed Sugar and Energy Limited in the state's Parbhani district. (Photo: gangakhedicpp.com)

Maharashtra businessman got Rs 5,400 Cr loans in farmers’ name: Dhananjay Munde

NCP leader Dhananjay Munde claimed Ratnakar Gutte had formed 22 shell companies to route the money.

18 Jul 2018 10:01 AM

Anissia Batra had been married for over two years and used to live with her husband, Mayank Singhvi in Hauz Khas. (Facebook Screengrab | Anissia Batra)

Delhi air hostess discovered husband was divorcee month ago: Police

39-year-old Anissia Batra, who committed suicide, came to know a month ago about her husband's first marriage.

18 Jul 2018 9:35 AM

Heavy machinery has been deployed to remove the debris and search for the trapped bodies and look for survivors, several reports said. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Two buildings collapse in Greater Noida; 3 dead, many feared trapped

Four NDRF teams and dog squad are present at the spot and search and rescue operations are underway.

18 Jul 2018 8:30 AM

ccused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar (Photo: ANI)

Now, CBI may book Sengar for destruction of evidence

Sengar is a four-time MLA from Bangarmau, a semi-urban area nearly 70 km from Lucknow, and enjoys immense clout in the area.

18 Jul 2018 6:50 AM

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