India, All india, 23rd Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Prabhu also said that he had devoted his blood and sweat for the betterment of the Railways in three years of his tenure as the minister. (Photo: File)

Suresh Prabhu offers to resign; Congress asks Modi to appoint 'responsible person'

The railways minister's comments come hours after Delhi-bound Kaifiyat Express got derailed in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya.

23 Aug 2017 9:20 PM

The move is to ensure that the benefits extended to OBCs reach all the communities, Union Minister Arun Jaitley said in Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Panel to examine sub-categorisation of OBCs in central list: Jaitley

Speaking on decisions taken by the Union cabinet, the minister said as many as 11 states have such categorisation in state govt jobs.

23 Aug 2017 9:08 PM

The RJD chief is criss-crossing state to mobilise people for Aug 27 rally, which he has claimed would be a major occasion to bring together secular forces on one platform against BJP. (Photo: PTI)

Mamata, Sharad Yadav to attend RJD rally on Aug 27, says Lalu Yadav

Mayawati's absence from the event will not be a ‘setback’, Lalu Prasad said on Wednesday.

23 Aug 2017 8:59 PM

On August 9, the renowned activist was arrested when she was on her way to Dhar after being discharged from Indore's Bombay Hospital. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Sardar Sarovar Dam Protest: Indore High Court grants bail to Medha Patkar

Patkar was on indefinite strike since July 27 to demand proper rehabilitation of Sardar Sarovar Dam project oustees.

23 Aug 2017 8:48 PM

BJP said Yogi Adityanath government has been taking steps to strengthen the vision of 'New India'. (Photo: PTI)

Yogi Adityanath government taking steps towards 'New India': BJP

Tripathi said that in a span of four months, nearly 6.5 lakh toilets have been constructed by the Yogi govt.

23 Aug 2017 8:28 PM

Police said the casino was being run for the last two months from the farmhouse that was also rented out for shooting of various TV serials and films earlier. (Representational Image)

Police bust casino-cum-bar in south Delhi, nab 30

Police have also seized gambling coins worth over a crore from the spot and 56 liquor bottles and playing cards, said the DCP.

23 Aug 2017 8:23 PM

The sources said the Army headquarters will study the Supreme Court's order granting him bail and accordingly a call will be taken on whether to revoke his suspension from service. (Photo: File)

Lt Col Purohit accused in 2008 Malegaon blast case reports back to Army unit

The sources said the Army headquarters will review his suspension from service after examining the court order.

23 Aug 2017 8:13 PM

Surjewala also urged the prime minister to appoint a responsible person in his place and draw a safety map for the railways. (Photo: PTI | File)

PM must sack Suresh Prabhu, appoint responsible person, says Congress

This ‘responsibility business’ would not do, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said.

23 Aug 2017 7:57 PM

Jaitley also said that the prime minister will take a decision ‘on whatever request the railway minister has made’. (Photo: File)

PM will take a call on whatever request Suresh Prabhu made: Jaitley

Suresh Prabhu on Wednesday offered to quit as the railway minister, takeing full responsibility for train mishap.

23 Aug 2017 7:39 PM

The national capital so far has recorded 1,719 H1N1 infections and five deaths. (Representational Image)

1,094 swine flu deaths across India so far this year: government

Maharashtra has the highest death toll with 437 people succumbing to H1N1 infections.

23 Aug 2017 7:31 PM

The existing 26 cadres have been divided into five zones in the new policy proposed by the personnel ministry. (Photo: File)

Government finalises new cadre policy for IAS, IPS officers

The new cadre policy aims at ensuring ‘national integration’ in the country's top bureaucracy.

23 Aug 2017 7:17 PM

A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will determine on Thursday if there is any fundamental “right of privacy” under the Indian Constitution. (Photo: PTI)

Right to privacy: Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on Thursday

The matter arose in furnishing of personal data and biometric information for Aadhaar card.

23 Aug 2017 6:34 PM

Narendra Dabholkar was shot dead on August 20, 2013, in Pune and Govind Pansare was shot at on February 16, 2015, in Kolhapur and died on February 20 that year. (Photo: PTI)

Rationalists Dabholkar, Pansare killings linked, says Bombay HC

The high court also asked the investigators to look beyond their current line of probe to apprehend the culprits.

23 Aug 2017 6:19 PM

Three persons were killed in a collision between a truck and tractor-trolley. (Representational Image)

3 killed in truck-tractor collision in Uttar Pradesh

The bodies have been sent for postmortem examination, an official added.

23 Aug 2017 6:16 PM

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar passed the order after counsels of the MoEF and the Delhi government failed to appear before it and no report was placed on record. (Representational Image)

Yamuna cleaning: NGT slaps Rs 50,000 fine on Centre, Delhi government

They were slapped with a fine for not submitting a status report on rejuvenation and restoration of the Yamuna river.

23 Aug 2017 6:05 PM

Sasikala had moved the Supreme Court in May, seeking re-examination of its verdict holding her guilty in a disproportionate assets case. (Photo: PTI)

SC dismisses VK Sasikala's plea seeking review of her conviction in DA case

VK Sasikala has been lodged in Bengaluru central jail since Feb when the SC convicted her in a DA case.

23 Aug 2017 5:27 PM

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati on Wednesday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the death of cows in government-aided shelters. (Photo: PTI)

Funds being embezzled in name of cow protection alleges Mayawati

She also questioned as to why the RSS is not seeking an answer from the state government on cow deaths.

23 Aug 2017 5:22 PM

Kaifiyat Express travels between Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi and the collision has impacted the train operations on the Delhi-Howrah route. (Photo: PTI)

Kaifiyat Express derailment: 100 injured in UP's Auraiya, NDRF deployed

The train travelling from Azamgarh to Delhi collided with the dumper at around 2:50 am between Pata and Achhalda railway stations.

23 Aug 2017 5:03 PM

Air India Chief Ashwani Lohani has been appointed as the new Chairman of Railway Board on Wednesday. (Photo: Twitter)

Ashwani Lohani appointed as new Chairman of Railway Board

Former chairman A K Mittal resigned from his post on on Wednesday following two train derailments in four days in UP.

23 Aug 2017 4:46 PM

RJD members trooped into the Well of the House raising slogans and demanding resignations of the CM and the deputy CM. (Photo; PTI)

Uproar in Bihar Houses over NGO scam; Oppn demands CM, DyCM's resignation

Oppn Cong and RJD raised slogans and demanded resignation of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Sushil Kumar Modi.

23 Aug 2017 4:28 PM

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