India, All india, 23rd Mar 2019, News & Stories from India

Thursday, Apr 25, 2024 | Last Update : 05:23 AM IST

India All India 23 Mar 2019

India, All india, 23 Mar 2019

The rescue operation is being conducted jointly by the NDRF and the State Disaster Response Force. (Photo: File)

Dharwad building collapse: Seven officers suspended for negligence

While four partners of Renuka Construction surrendered before the police, Vivek Pawar was taken into custody from Kolhapur, Maharashtra.

23 Mar 2019 9:08 PM

The Congress leader also tweeted, 'Modi ji, Stop writing this Love Letter to Pakistan'. (Photo: File)

Stop writing love letters: Cong's dig at PM Modi on Pak Day greetings

Attack came after PM sent his best wishes to Khan on Pak National Day, which is celebrated to mark Lahore Resolution on Mar 23 each year.

23 Mar 2019 3:01 PM

One truck was carrying LPG cylinders while the other was loaded with construction material. (Photo: ANI)

3 killed, 1 injured in Karnataka road accident

Three people lost their lives on Saturday after two trucks collided with each other in Aiginabilu village, said police.

23 Mar 2019 2:52 PM

Vice Admiral Singh is currently serving as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Vice Admiral Karambir Singh appointed as next Chief of Naval Staff

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba will vacate the office on 31 May 2019.

23 Mar 2019 2:26 PM

The External Affairs Ministry said no Indian representative will attend similar events in Islamabad as well. (Photo: PTI/DC)

Omar, Mehbooba see LS polls behind govt boycots Pak Day event

India boycotted Pak Day as several separatists leaders were invited.

23 Mar 2019 1:28 PM

'There was much excitement and enthusiasm among the party workers for the Holy Milan. As the crowd swelled the stage suddenly collapsed,' said Yadav. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Stage collapses at BJP's 'Holi Milan' in UP's Sambhal

Many local BJP leaders were injured in the accident including the party's Kisan Morcha leader Avdesh Yadav.

23 Mar 2019 1:24 PM

Referring to gender inequality, the prime minister said nothing pained Lohia more than the caste hierarchy and inequality between women and men. (Photo: File)

Modi dubs regional parties' grand alliance with Cong as 'reprehensible'

On the other hand, Modi said Lohia would be 'proud' of the NDA government led by the BJP for following his ideas.

23 Mar 2019 12:51 PM

Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose with PM Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu and Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi after taking oath as the first Lokpal of India. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Everything you need to know about India's first Lokpal PC Ghose

The retired judge Ghose’s name was finalised by the Selection Committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week.

23 Mar 2019 12:10 PM

Kovind will be paying a state visit to Croatia from March 25 to 28, Bolivia from March 28 to 30 and Chile from March 30 to April 1. (File Photo)

India to hold bilateral business forums with Croatia, Bolivia, Chile

India is set to hold separate bilateral forums with Croatia, Bolivia and Chile during President Ram Nath Kovind's visit to the countries.

23 Mar 2019 11:09 AM

The oath was administered at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, a communique issued by the President’s office said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Justice Pinaki Ghose takes oath as first Lokpal of India

Justice Ghose, a former Supreme Court judge, was Tuesday named the country’s first Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman.

23 Mar 2019 10:54 AM

Pakistan's Prime Minister Khan, in a tweet, welcome Modi's message and said the time has come to begin a comprehensive dialogue between the two countries to address and resolve all issues, including Kashmir. (Photo: PTI | File)

Received message from PM Modi, tweets Imran Khan on eve of Pak National Day

Khan said two countries 'need to forge a new relationship based on peace and prosperity for all our people.'

23 Mar 2019 9:29 AM

The party has nominated Imran Pratapgarhiya from Moradabad where Babbar's candidature was announced earlier. (Representational Image)

Congress announces 35 more candidates for LS polls, Raj Babbar gets Fatehpur Sikri

The Congress also released a list of 54 candidates for Odisha Assembly election.

23 Mar 2019 8:41 AM

Besides, the airline has also reduced frequencies on seven other overseas routes, mostly from Delhi and Mumbai, according to airline sources. (Representational Image)

Jet airways suspends ops of 13 int'l routes over rentals non-payment

Jet Airways has also suspended services on the Bangalore-Singapore route, where it flies twice daily, till April 30.

23 Mar 2019 8:32 AM

In Raigarh (ST) seat took, BJP chose to bank upon a second line leader Gomti Sai and dumped the two-time MP and Union minister Vishnudev Sai.

BJP abandons Dinesh Kashyap dynasty in Bastar seat

The BJP candidate Baidyuram was considered a second-line leader of the party in Bastar.

23 Mar 2019 6:26 AM

The party named candidates for eight of the 14 seats in Assam while keeping the names of candidates for two constituencies, Nagaon and Tezpur, on hold.

Assam: 3 sitting BJP MPs axed, 2 on hold

Assam power minister and former AASU leader Tapan Gogoi has been given nomination in place of sitting MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa in Jorhat.

23 Mar 2019 6:25 AM

A scene of the spot after militants attacked a CRPF convoy in Goripora area of Awantipora town in Pulwama district of J&K on Thursday. At least 49 CRPF jawans were killed in the attack. (Photo: PTI)

Close aide of Pulwama mastermind held in Delhi

The NIA had recently registered a case in which Sajjad, along with Mudassir Khan, was named as an accused.

23 Mar 2019 6:08 AM

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik (Photo: PTI)

ED arrests Zakir Naik associate in PMLA case

Sources alleged that Sathak had directly sent about Rs 50 crore funds to Naik, which the preacher illegally routed and laundered.

23 Mar 2019 6:03 AM

Facing criticism from Mr Modi, Mr Pitroda, chief of Indian Overseas Congress, said that he was baffled by the Prime Minister’s reaction to his question related to airstrikes. (Photo: File)

PM slams Pitroda for doubting IAF’s Balakot airstrikes

The Congress leader said that he was neither questioning the armed forces as being alleged by the BJP and the Prime Minister nor the government.

23 Mar 2019 5:54 AM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Rahul points to Rs 1,800 cr Karnataka ‘bribe’, says BJP leaders corrupt

The Congress leader also read out the transcript of an alleged conversation between Mr Yeddyurappa and a BJP leader alluding to the bribery.

23 Mar 2019 1:47 AM

Govt bans JKLF, shows zero tolerance to terror

Union home secretary Rajiv Gauba said the action was taken while following the “zero tolerance” policy of the Central government against terrorism.

23 Mar 2019 1:43 AM

1 of 2

Columns

Dilip Cherian