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

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On July 19, the Chief Minister had kickstarted the process of sending cash relief of Rs 6,000 directly into the bank accounts of flood-affected families. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar floods: Villagers put up temporary shelters; wait for help turns endless

Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi will visit worst-hit Darbhanga and Madhubani districts to review the situation and rehabilitation work.

21 Jul 2019 9:43 PM

Indian Navy to get fifth Dornier Aircraft squadron on Monday

Dornier aircraft is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment -- advanced surveillance radar, electronic sensors and networking features

21 Jul 2019 9:16 PM

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. (Photo: File)

Gujarat to get new police stations, several to be upgraded

Ten new police stations, headed by sub inspectors, will be established in as many districts.

21 Jul 2019 8:44 PM

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam. (Photo: ANI)

Assam: Floodwater enters Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, animals take refuge in highlands

A total of 57 animals were rescued out of which four died on arrival at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC).

21 Jul 2019 8:12 PM

Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (Photo: File)

Sushma Swaraj gives befitting reply to Twitter troll

A troll on Twitter said that Swaraj would be missed after she passes away just like former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit

21 Jul 2019 7:28 PM

So far, eight kanwariyas have been saved from drowning, Upadhyay said, adding the police personnel who rescued the pilgrims will be honoured. (Photo: ANI)

Haridwar: Two kanwariyas recused from drowning by SDRF

The Uttarakhand government has announced that all schools and colleges in the district would remain closed from July 23 to July 30.

21 Jul 2019 7:23 PM

BJP MLC Sachchidanand Rai on Saturday reportedly took a dig at Chief Minister Kumar led government and asked the Central leadership to immediately take a decision over the BJP-JDU alliance in the state. (Photo: ANI)

Let BJP fight elections alone; we will see the results: JDU leader Pavan Varma

Rai also claimed that the BJP has enough strength to fight elections alone.

21 Jul 2019 7:01 PM

The revised terms of sale have also reduced the time period for stripping of assets of Pawan Hans by the buyer to two years, from three years specified earlier. (Photo: File)

Govt dilutes terms to attract bidders for Pawan Hans after failing to privatise

The successful bidder would be required to retain all permanent employees for a period of at least one year.

21 Jul 2019 5:50 PM

Senthil said the district administration and health department have constituted special teams to tackle the situation. (Photo: ANI)

3 dead, 404 dengue and malaria cases detected in Dakshina Kannada

‘In last 3 weeks, there is spike in number of patients admitted to hospitals due to viral fever,’ Dy Commissioner Sasikanth Senthil said.

21 Jul 2019 5:47 PM

Naxals expressed the desire to lead a meaningful life in the mainstream. (Photo: Representational Image)

Two Naxals surrender before Chhattisgarh police

The duo said they decided to surrender as they were 'disappointed' with the hollow Maoist ideology and 'harsh forest life'.

21 Jul 2019 5:35 PM

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has also been authorised to purchase 783 steel frame stands for drying clothes for all its six 'mahila' battalions, 15 special anti-riot units of the Rapid Action Force and training institutions. (Photo: PTI)

CRPF gets sanction to install sanitary pad dispensers for women in combat

Funds have been sanctioned to procure a total of 288 pad vending machines.

21 Jul 2019 5:32 PM

'Where is the law that prohibits a street vendor from selling meat without a license? Which law entitles you (corporation) to prohibit it? Saying you have a policy is neither here nor there,' Justice Vibhu Bakhru said. (Photo: File)

Which law prohibits vendors from selling meat without license: Delhi HC to North DMC

The court granted the corporation time till July 22 to indicate the law which prohibits sale of meat or meat products by street vendors.

21 Jul 2019 5:27 PM

The project would also give Railways an opportunity to earn revenue. (Photo: Representational)

Train passengers can soon watch TV shows, news debates on Railway's free app

As a pilot launch, it would be carried out at 1,600 railway station equipped with Wi-Fi.

21 Jul 2019 5:14 PM

ndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief K Sivan on Sunday said that the technical snags that forced it to abort the scheduled launch of Chandrayaan-2. (Photo: ANI)

Ahead of Chandrayaan-2 launch ISRO chief says, 'technical snags rectified'

The Mission is slated to launch on July 22 at 2:43 pm.

21 Jul 2019 4:33 PM

Minister of State for Environment Babul Supriyo. (Photo: File)

Rs. 5,800 crores released for cleaning 34 polluted rivers: Government

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in association with State Pollution Control Boards, monitors the water quality of rivers.

21 Jul 2019 4:25 PM

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Puri. (Photo: File)

Union government proposes 'Metrolite' train for small cities

According to government, the 'Metrolite' can be developed at a lower cost in comparison with an existing metro system.

21 Jul 2019 3:59 PM

'The visit will be weak on substance, not withstanding the symbolic value of a Pakistani prime minister and the army chief showing up at the White House together to make new promises on counterterrorism cooperation,' Haqqani said. (Photo: File)

'It will be weak in substance': ex-Pak envoy on Pak PM's maiden White House visit

Khan is scheduled to meet the US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.

21 Jul 2019 2:53 PM

The incident took place in a building in which the suspect runs a guest house. (Photo: Representational)

9-year-old girl strangled in front of toddler sister for resisting molestation

In order to ascertain the cause of death, her body was shifted for a post-mortem examination.

21 Jul 2019 2:34 PM

He was ailing and breathed his last at 7:30 am at a private hospital, his family said in a statement. (Photo: ANI)

Former Delhi BJP president Mange Lal Garg passes away

Garg's body will be donated to a hospital according to his wish.

21 Jul 2019 2:16 PM

More details awaited. (Photo: Debashish Dey)

1 dead, 1 injured at fire in Churchill Chamber building, near Taj in Mumbai

The building is on Mayweather Road, near Taj Mahal Hotel in Colaba. No casualties reported yet.

21 Jul 2019 1:46 PM

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