India, All india, 21st Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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The court held that Jarwal, Salim and Dharam Prakash were part of the unlawful assembly who assaulted police constables and assistant sub-inspector. (Photo: File)

2013 riots case: AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal, two others convicted

The court said that there is no doubt that the assembly in present case was unlawful as it has caused traffic jam and indulged in violence.

21 Feb 2019 6:38 PM

Pune Police on Thursday filed a supplementary charge sheet at a special UAPA court here against five persons including rights activists Sudha Bharadwaj and fugitive Maoist leader Ganapathy in Elgar Parishad case.

Bhima Koregaon case: Supplementary chargesheet filed against Sudha Bharadwaj, others

Police had filed the first chargesheet in the case against 10 persons at the special court for UAPA in November 2018.

21 Feb 2019 5:48 PM

RS Prasad speaking to media on Thursday. 'All ministers including myself had gone to visit the families of those who lost their lives in the Pulwama attack. But, it is our firm belief that the country should not stop progressing and there should be no halt in any developmental work,' said Union Minister RS Prasad. (Photo: ANI)

Intentions might be different but tone of Congress and Imran Khan is same: Prasad

There would have been celebrations in Pakistan as our leading opposition party has said same things as Pakistan PM, said RS Prasad.

21 Feb 2019 5:47 PM

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the CBI to explain why it was seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to self-styled preacher Daati Maharaj in a rape case. (Photo: File)

Daati Maharaj rape case: HC asks CBI reasons for seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail

The court asked the agency about the steps taken by it to take him into custody, as the matter was transferred to the CBI in October 2018.

21 Feb 2019 5:22 PM

Rahul Gandhi will address a public meeting at Taraka Rama Stadium, CD Meyyappan, who is in charge of Andhra Pradesh, said on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi to offer worship at Tirupati, address rally on Friday

Rahul Gandhi would speak out on special status to Andhra Pradesh and other issues facing the nation, CD Meyyappan said.

21 Feb 2019 5:16 PM

The Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Second Ordinance, 2019 has been promulgated to give continued effect to the work already done by the Board of Governors (BOG) as per the provisions of earlier Ordinance. (Photo: File)

Triple talaq criminalised; President Kovind promulgates 4 ordinances

The Ordinance will protect the rights of married Muslim women and deter the practice of divorce by triple talaq, that is, talaq –e –biddat.

21 Feb 2019 4:56 PM

Abdullah stated that the security has not been withdrawn only from the separatists but also main stream politicians, particularly at a time when the central government wants maximum participation in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: ANI)

'Why PM not speaking against harassment of Kashmiri people?': Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah lashed out for withdrawing security of Hurriyat leaders and others, and called it 'regressive step'.

21 Feb 2019 4:41 PM

New Delhi: Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has moved the Supreme Court seeking bail in three fodder scam cases, citing ill health. (Photo: File)

Fodder scam cases: Lalu Yadav moves SC for bail

Yadav has challenged the order of the Jharkhand High Court which had rejected the bail application filed by him on Wednesday.

21 Feb 2019 4:38 PM

'Those who call Pakistan PM their friend and try to defend Pakistan by claiming it had no role in the Pulwama attack are modern India's Jaichands,' said Smriti Irani. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Smriti Irani calls Navjot Sidhu India's 'Jaichand' over his comment on Pulwama attack

Such people should be taught a lesson said Smriti Irani.

21 Feb 2019 4:05 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi canceled Kumar Ashish's appointment with immediate effect and was replaced by Sachin Naik. (Photo: PTI)

AICC Secretary attached to Priyanka Gandhi sacked by Rahul

Kumar Ashish's appointment was criticized on social media for his alleged link in 2005 Bihar question paper leak case.

21 Feb 2019 3:48 PM

Questions were raised as to why troops are not allowed to travel by air to eliminat risk and threat of traveling on road. (Representational Image | PTI)

Free air travel for paramilitary forces to Kashmir: Govt post Pulwama

Jawans and sub-officers,will now be able to book tickets in regular commercial flights and claim reimbursement from their organization.

21 Feb 2019 3:04 PM

The Raigad Police said that they received a call on Wednesday night that a bomb like an element was found in a government bus. (Representational Image)

Raigad police defuses bomb found in transport bus

As soon as police received the information, they rushed to the spot. With the help of the bomb detection squad, the bomb was diffused.

21 Feb 2019 2:50 PM

After the terror attack, in a press conference, Rahul Gandhi along with Manmohan Singh had said that he and his party would support the government and not get into any other discussion for the next few days. (Photo: File)

Jawans don't get 'martyr status', Ambani gets Rs 30,000 cr in PM's New India: Rahul

Gandhi's renewed attacks signal a change in stance after BJP leaders including Amit Shah took digs at Cong after Pulwama attack

21 Feb 2019 2:32 PM

Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. Among the leaders whose security has been downgraded and withdrawn are SAS Geelani, Aga Syed Mosvi, Maulvi Abbas Ansari, Yaseen Malik, Saleem Geelani, Shahid ul Islam, Zaffar Akbar Bhat, Nayeem Ahmed Khan, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza, Farooq Ahmed Kichloo, Masroor Abbas Ansari, Aga Syed Abul Hussain, Abdul Gani Shah and Mohd Musadiq Bhat. (Photo: File)

Pulwama terror attack:18 separatists, 155 politicians to lose security in J-K

Through this, over 1,000 police personnel and over 100 vehicles are freed to do regular police work, officials said.

21 Feb 2019 2:24 PM

'It is a matter of great honour and my good fortune to unveil the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Korea's premier university today,' Modi said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Terrorism, climate change biggest challenges before mankind: Modi in Seoul

This is his second visit to the Republic of Korea since 2015 and second summit meeting with President Moon Jae-in.

21 Feb 2019 2:12 PM

Army chief General Bipin Rawat waives at the crowd before taking off in light combat aircraft Tejas at the Aero India 2019 show in Bengaluru on Thursday.(Photo: ANI)

Army chief Bipin Rawat flies in India-made Tejas fighter jet at Aero India show

'It’s a wonderful aircraft. If aircrafts like this get added to IAF inventory, it will increase our air power,' General Rawat said.

21 Feb 2019 2:01 PM

The body of one of the Army jawans was recovered on Wednesday itself, but there was no trace of five others. (Photo: ANI)

6 jawans feared dead in avalanche in Himachal, rescue on standby

Rescue parties are waiting for the weather to clear to restart the operation.

21 Feb 2019 2:00 PM

The Supreme Court will on Friday hear a plea seeking its intervention to prevent attacks on Kashmiri students in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror strike. (Photo: File)

SC to hear plea on Kashmiri students attack on Friday

Senior advocate Colin Gonsalves on Thursday mentioned the matter before Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and sought its hearing at 2 pm.

21 Feb 2019 1:58 PM

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala, addressing a press conference, launched an all-out attack on the government and the prime minister over the Pulwama terror strike. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'PM continued shooting for documentary after Pulwama attack': Congress

There was no immediate reaction from the Prime Minister's Office and the BJP over the allegations.

21 Feb 2019 1:32 PM

According to sources, the IAF is planning to procure eight new Sukhoi Su-30MKI from HAL. The total cost of the order is estimated to be more than Rs 30 billion (USD 421.03m). (Photo: File)

'Hope to get new squadron of Sukhoi-30 fighter jets soon’: HAL

According to reports, HAL is expected to manufacture two additional aircraft from the facility by the end of 2019.

21 Feb 2019 1:02 PM

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