India, All india, 19th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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BJP membership campaign head Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Bhubaneswar.

BJP bent on adding Odisha to its kitty, shows no mercy to BJD

The Congress now stands weakened. Pre-poll desertions by strong leaders have shaken the morale of the party’s rank and file.

19 Aug 2019 8:31 AM

Kansal said the relaxations were provided in 50 police stations on Sunday as against 35 police stations on Saturday, and the duration in the relaxation was increased from six hours to eight hours. (Photo: AFP | File)

Over 190 primary schools in Srinagar to re-open today

Kansal said the government will restore all the landlines to their full functionality as soon as possible.

19 Aug 2019 8:29 AM

Section 118 of Himachal Land Reform Act in focus now

Himachal BJP chief said the government will not relax the law with regard to the purchase of land in the state.

19 Aug 2019 8:26 AM

The minister also allayed the apprehensions that people from outside would come and grab government jobs in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: File)

Should pray for integration of PoK with India: Jitendra Singh

Without naming Congress for criticism on arrest of Omar and Mufti, Singh said it was 'unnecessarily being made a big issue'.

19 Aug 2019 8:20 AM

He said her husband used to beat her up for sexual favours, following which she returned to her mother's residence in Mankhurd in east Mumbai. (Representational Image)

Mumbai teen married off, forced into flesh trade by mother; raped by brother

The girl claimed that when she sought help from her brother, he raped her and threatened to kill her with a sword, he said.

19 Aug 2019 8:11 AM

The Prime Minister will first travel to United Arab Emirates where he would receive the 'Order of Zayed', the highest civil decoration of the country, the External Affairs Ministry said on Sunday. (Photo: File)

PM Modi to receive UAE's highest civil honour on August 23

Ties between India and the UAE are on an upswing in the last few years.

19 Aug 2019 8:04 AM

Heavy rains remained unabated in Haryana and Punjab on Sunday causing floods in some parts, while authorities sounded a high alert in the two states. (Photo: PTI)

28 killed, 22 missing as heavy rains hit north India; Delhi, UP on flood alert

Due to heavy rains, district officials have ordered closure of educational institutions in Shimla and Kullu on Monday.

19 Aug 2019 7:56 AM

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa (Photo: ANI)

BS Yediyurappa orders CBI probe into phone tapping

Sources said Yediyurappa had briefed BJP national president Amit Shah on the tapping during his meeting with him in Delhi on Saturday.

19 Aug 2019 7:02 AM

On a day defence minister Rajnath Singh asserted that talks with Pakistan will now be only on PoK, it did not bring much cheer among the 13 lakh displaced people of whom 10 lakh reside in J&K while the remaining three lakh are spread across New Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal among other states, as they feel that mere lip service is not helping. (Photo: ANI)

We’re neglected since 1947: PoK displaced

All political parties talk about welfare of Kashmiri Pandits because they form an important vote bank.

19 Aug 2019 6:53 AM

Supreme Court moved challenging provision in UAPA

Such curbs on the dissent, the PIL says is detrimental to our developing democratic society.

19 Aug 2019 6:41 AM

Security personnel react as youth hurl brickbats on them during restrictions in Srinagar on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Major workforce crisis in Kashmir Valley

Kashmiris facing difficulty in their day to day lives due to absence of non-local barbers, tailors and other craftsmen.

19 Aug 2019 4:29 AM

Children walk past concertina wire during restrictions following the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 in Srinagar on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Curbs eased further, Net services hit in Jammu

J&K government spokesman Rohit Kansal confirmed clashes took places in Srinagar areas but blamed the incidents on “hooligans and miscreants”.

19 Aug 2019 4:25 AM

Youngsters play cricket in Srinagar on Sunday. Restrictions were further eased in 50 police station areas of the Valley on Sunday though curbs were tightened in some parts of Srinagar after stray incidents of violence. (Photo: PTI)

Rajnath talks tough, says talks with Pak only on PoK

New Delhi will only focus on getting PoK vacated by Pakistan during any talks in the future. O

19 Aug 2019 3:41 AM

Hooda says Congress ‘has lost its way’, backs J&K move

The committee he announced will comprise 13 Congress MLAs owing their allegiance to him.

19 Aug 2019 3:31 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi on 3-day UAE, Bahrain visit from Aug 23

Modi will also visit France to participate in the G-7 Summit at Biarritz that is being held from August 24 to 26.

19 Aug 2019 1:36 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is welcomed on his arrival at Paro Airport in Bhutan on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

India and Bhutan reaffirm shared security interests

The visit also took place about two years since the military stand-off between the Indian and Chinese armies at Doklam in Bhutanese territory.

19 Aug 2019 1:30 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: File)

Govt reaching out to other nations via BJP delegations

“The move allows the party to reach out to the leadership of other countries in an unofficial means,” sources added.

19 Aug 2019 1:24 AM

Naitonal Conference chief Farooq Abdullah (Photo: ANI)

ED unhappy with Farooq Abdullah’s reply, to question him again

The ED had filed the money laundering case after taking cognisance of a CBI FIR and chargesheet into the matter.

19 Aug 2019 1:20 AM

Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: File)

More leaders visit AIIMS as Jaitley remains critical

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to reach the hospital soon to enquire about Mr Jaitley’s wellbeing.

19 Aug 2019 1:16 AM

The CFL has given women a platform to interact with 60 women from different villages and discuss their lives and aspirations.

Of smartphones, financial literacy and opportunity in Haryana’s khap lands

In just five months, women who had inhibitions about using smartphones are using WhatsApp, Google and making video calls confidently.

19 Aug 2019 12:26 AM

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