India, All india, 21st Feb 2018, News & Stories from India

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Former NSA Shiv Shankar Menon on Wednesday underscored the reason for China's activity in the Doklam Plateau, saying, 'they [Chinese] had a political goal of splitting us from the Bhutanese.' (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Doklam standoff was China's strategy to separate Indians from Bhutanese: ex-NSA

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba warned of increasing assertiveness of China in the region.

21 Feb 2018 9:23 PM

Karnataka BJP chief BS Yeddyurappa on Wednesday took a jibe at Congress president Rahul Gandhi and called him a 'baccha' (kid). (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Yeddyurappa calls Rahul 'baccha', says Cong chief K'taka visit to work in BJP's favour

BS Yeddyurappa said by Rahul Gandhi's visit to Karnataka they are sure to win more than 150 seats in state.

21 Feb 2018 9:20 PM

Trudeau's defence minister Harjit Sajjan, a Sikh, also joined the meeting with Punjab Chief Minster Amarinder Singh. (Photo: Twitter/@capt_amarinder)

Canada does not support separatists: Trudeau tells Amarinder Singh

Justin Trudeau on Wednesday sought to dispel perceptions his administration is too close to Sikh separatists, officials said,

21 Feb 2018 8:46 PM

Delhi Hgh Court asked, 'Within the city, when there is a speed limit, why do you (vehicle owners) need crash guards.' (Photo: File/PTI)

Delhi HC seeks Centre’s stand on banning crash guards on vehicles

In Dec 2017, the Road Transport and Highway ministry directed all states to act against crash guards installed at front, rear of vehicles.

21 Feb 2018 8:09 PM

Kamal Haasan said, 'This is a party for the people. We have a responsibility. This isn't a one day show.'

Kamal Haasan launches 'Makkal Needhi Maiam', says party neither left nor right

The Tamil actor spoke about ending caste politics and told people to not accept money for votes.

21 Feb 2018 7:49 PM

Hardik Patel, who is the convener of the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti, had moved his plea in an Ahmedabad court seeking discharge in the case. (Photo: PTI/FIle)

Court Rejects Hardik Patel's Discharge Plea In Sedition Case

Sessions court judge Dilip Mahida rejects Hardik Patel's discharge plea, thereby allowing framing of charges against him in the case.

21 Feb 2018 7:00 PM

According to laid down norms by both the sides, rotary wing aircraft should not come within one kilometre of the LoC and fixed wing aircraft should not be within 10 km of it. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Pak chopper violates norms, comes within 300 metres of LoC in Poonch

There was no firing or hostile action by any side, official sources said.

21 Feb 2018 6:37 PM

Diamantaire Nirav Modi allegedly cheated the state-run Punjab National Bank by using fake 'letters of understanding' (LoUs) to get loans. (Photo: PTI/File)

PNB scam: Vipul Ambani, other accused sent to police custody

The CBI on Tuesday arrested Vipul Ambani and four other senior executives of Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi companies.

21 Feb 2018 6:25 PM

President Yameen declared emergency on February 5 after the Supreme Court ordered the release of a group of Opposition leaders, who had been convicted in widely criticised trials. (Photo: AFP)

Maldives extends emergency, India says ‘deeply dismayed’

The Maldivian Parliament (Majlis) on Tuesday extended the state of emergency by another 30 days.

21 Feb 2018 6:17 PM

Addressing a public rally in Shillong, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said, 'Just because the BJP can buy a few MLAs, including Congress MLA, you cannot buy the church. You cannot take away our music just because you like Mohan Bhagwat or Modi's songs.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Modi not against corruption, he is an instrument of corruption: Rahul

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who is on a two-day campaign trail in the north-eastern state, called for a 'BJP-mukt' Meghalaya.

21 Feb 2018 6:07 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his silence on the PNB fraud and the Rafale deal. (Photo: AP/File)

PNB scam, Rafale deal: Rahul suggests topics to Modi for ‘Mann ki Baat’

Rahul Gandhi the PM's radio programme a monologue and said the country wants to hear him speak on Nirav Modi and Rafale 'scam'.

21 Feb 2018 5:56 PM

AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal was arrested on Wednesday morning in connection with the Delhi chief secretary assault case. (Photo: PTI)

2 AAP MLAs sent to judicial custody, police plea for custodial probe rejected

Delhi court dismisses police's plea for custodial interrogation stating the 2 MLAs were ready to cooperate, join the probe.

21 Feb 2018 5:37 PM

The Calcutta HC had stayed the withdrawal of CAPF from Darjeeling hills till Oct 27, 2017 after the West Bengal government approached it, opposing the Centre's decision. (Photo: File | PTI)

SC allows Centre to withdraw forces from Darjeeling hills after Mar 8

SC also set aside Calcutta HC order that restrained the Centre from withdrawing CAPF from Darjeeling saying normalcy had not returned.

21 Feb 2018 5:21 PM

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday cried foul over the arrest of two of its MLAs for allegedly attacking Delhi Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash. (Photo: PTI/File)

Targeted for being Dalit, Muslim: AAP cries foul over MLAs' arrest

AAP leader Ashutosh said the top bureaucrat has not produced evidence against Prakash Jarwal and Amanatullah Khan, yet they were arrested.

21 Feb 2018 5:12 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced that international airports will come up in Jewar and Kushinagar.(Photo: Twitter/@BJP4UP)

Red carpet, not red tape to welcome you: Modi at UP Investors Summit- 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a defence industrial corridor in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.

21 Feb 2018 5:05 PM

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh meets Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Taj hotel in Amritsar. (Photo: Twitter/@capt_amarinder)

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh meets Justin Trudeau, raises Khalistan issue

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet his Indian counterpart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

21 Feb 2018 4:10 PM

In a state of shock, the victim called up her father who arrived in Patna from Sikkim and lodged a complaint at the police station.

Patna: IRS officer held for molesting minor girl in hostel room

The accused molested a girl from Sikkim he was mentoring in an institute for under-privileged students.

21 Feb 2018 3:45 PM

Pandey was the head of the city crime branch when Ishrat was killed. (Photo: PTI/File)

Ishrat Jahan fake encounter: CBI discharges former-Gujarat DGP Pandey

Pandey is one among the seven Gujarat policemen accused by the CBI of carrying out the fake encounter.

21 Feb 2018 3:38 PM

Niravi Modi and Gitanjali Gems Chairman and Managing Director Mehul Choksi have been accused of cheating the PNB to the tune of over Rs 11,300 crores. (Photo: Facebook)

Nirav Modi not absconding, out of India for business purpose: lawyer

The PNB has lodged two financial fraud complaints of Rs 11,400 crore and Rs 280 crore against Nirav Modi, his family and Mehul Choksi.

21 Feb 2018 2:50 PM

Sudhir Shukla, who works for a Hindi news channel, sustained injuries in the attack that took place between Mira Road and Andheri railway stations. (Photo; Facebook)

Senior TV journalist attacked while boarding Mumbai local, sustains injuries

Mumbai Press Club said in a statement that it has informed the govt, police authorities and sought the arrest of the attackers.

21 Feb 2018 2:27 PM

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