India, All india, 25th Nov 2019, News & Stories from India

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The missiles which are supposed to be mainly used for anti-tank operations can also be used for destroying hardened shelters or bunkers which may be hiding terrorists. (Photo: Representational)

Indian Army to deploy Spike anti-tank missiles on LoC

The Spike missiles were acquired by the Indian Army through the emergency procurement route by the Indian Army.

25 Nov 2019 7:25 PM

Terming the midnight coup in which the BJP formed the government with Ajit Pawar as "murder of democracy", Congress leaders including Ahmed Patel, Anand Sharma, Adhir Ranjan Choudhury and Shashi Tharoor raised slogans and held placards criticising the BJP and demanding 'justice'. (Photo: ANI)

Maharashtra: Sonia leads Cong protest in Parliament against BJP's move to form govt

In LS, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said democracy has been murdered in Maharashtra.

25 Nov 2019 6:10 PM

Joy Prakash Majumdar, the West Bengal BJP Vice President and candidate for Karimpur assembly by-polls was allegedly manhandled and kicked by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers. (Photo: ANI)

On camera: WB BJP Vice President manhandled, kicked by TMC workers

The incident comes at a time when voting is underway in the constituency.

25 Nov 2019 5:39 PM

Maharashtra Anti Corruption Bureau Sources add that the cases that were closed today were conditional, cases could reopen if more information comes to light or courts order further inquiry. (Photo: File)

Corruption body says newly-elected Dy CM Ajit Pawar not involved in irrigation scams

'None were related to Ajit Pawar,' said ACB DG Parambir Singh.

25 Nov 2019 4:56 PM

'If we have to make 'Congress-mukt Bharat' then it should be 'Congress Mukt Karnataka' first. It should begin from here," he said addressing an election rally at Kamalapurain Vijayanagar Assembly constituency from where Anand Singh is contesting on a BJP ticket. (Photo: File | ANI)

K'taka: Ahead of bypolls, Yediyurappa makes pitch for 'Congress-mukt Bharat'

Yediyurappa said Cong and JD(S) could hardly register their presence in the LS election.

25 Nov 2019 3:58 PM

The air quality in the national capital continues to be in the 'poor' category with overall AQI docking at 218 today. (Photo: Representational | ANI)

'Get explosives...better kill them in one go', SC rebukes govt over air pollution

The top court directed Centre and Delhi government 'to keep their differences aside' and sit together and finalize plan within 10 days.

25 Nov 2019 3:22 PM

The area that has been affected by Naxals have beautiful waterfalls and are now witnessing a rise in the movement of tourists for the first time. (Photo: ANI)

Chhattisgarh: Infamous as 'Den of Naxals', Abujhmad witnessing influx of tourists

According to the data compiled by CRPF, which keeps a track on the number of vehicles, there has been a massive jump in visits by tourists.

25 Nov 2019 3:06 PM

'Both India and Pakistan had been through a lot, and it was time now for them to let go of the past and move forward in the spirit of friendship to ensure their respective progress,' Singh stressed. (Photo: File)

'Won't allow ISI-backed forces,' says Punjab CM, calls for peace with Pak

Singh sought the Indian diaspora's help and support in enabling the industrial growth of Punjab.

25 Nov 2019 2:30 PM

The 48-year-old leader removed Congress and the post he held earlier from his Twitter bio and mentioned 'public servant and cricket enthusiast', fuelling speculations that he could quit the party. (Photo: Screengrab)

Scindia drops Cong from Twitter bio, goes for ‘public servant, cricket enthusiast’

Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday said that he changed his Twitter bio to make it shorter on people's advice.

25 Nov 2019 2:10 PM

Several Congress leaders including Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Ghulam Nabi Azad and KC Venugopal participated in the meeting, which was held before the day's proceedings at the winter session of the Parliament. (Photo: File)

Delhi: Cong parliamentary strategy group meeting held at Sonia Gandhi's residence

Cong leader K Suresh said that the party will disrupt proceedings in Parliament by raising issue of Maharashtra political crisis.

25 Nov 2019 2:00 PM

The woman, who was studying in Chinmayanand's Swami Shukdevanand Law College, was given admission to the Bareilly college on Supreme Court's directions in order to ensure her education. (Photo: File)

Woman who accused Chinmayanand of sexual harassment taken to Bareilly for LLM exam

The law studentwas taken to the MJP University in Bareilly for her first term LLM back paper.

25 Nov 2019 1:44 PM

The Chief Minister has assured justice to people with grievances. (Photo: ANI)

UP CM Adityanath holds 'Janta Darbar' to resolve people's grievances

Many people submitted their applications to Adityanath and urged him to take requisite steps to resolve their issues.

25 Nov 2019 1:24 PM

'Chidambaram is our party's senior leader and my colleague. We have come to meet him,' Tharoor said. (Photo: File | ANI)

INX Media Case: Tharoor, Karti visit Tihar Jail to meet Chidambaram

Chidambaram is currently lodged in Tihar jail under judicial custody after the ED arrested him.

25 Nov 2019 12:38 PM

A week after their military-style uniforms created a controversy, Rajya Sabha marshals on Monday were again back in traditional Indian attire but without the 'pagri'. (Photo: File)

RS marshals shed military-style uniform, back in Indian attire

After the dress came in for criticism in some quarters, Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on November 19 ordered a review.

25 Nov 2019 12:23 PM

'Devendra Fadnavis must realise that he does not have a majority. He should realise that he has made a mistake. If he doesn't resign, we will certainly defeat the government on the floor of the House,' Malik said. (Photo: File)

'If Fadnavis doesn't resign, we will defeat govt on floor of House': Nawab Malik

Malik further stated that primary objective of trio political parties is to remove the govt which has been formed by deceiving everyone.

25 Nov 2019 12:23 PM

Giving in to society's disapproval for anything out of the ordinary, a woman in Odisha's Ganjam has confined herself to the four walls of her house simply for being born with 20 toes and 12 fingers. (Photo: ANI)

'They believe I am a witch': Odisha woman born with 20 toes, 12 fingers shunned away by villagers

According to surgical specialist Dr Mohanty, while having 1 or 2 extra fingers is not uncommon, having 20 toes and 12 fingers is very rare.

25 Nov 2019 12:09 PM

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta during the SC hearing said, ''Shiv Sena has 56, NCP -- 54 and INC -- 44 seats.''

Maharashtra: Cong-NCP-Sena alliance give letter staking claim to form govt

This move came during the ongoing SC hearing of Maharashtra government debacle.

25 Nov 2019 11:22 AM

Congress spokesperson, Sachin Sawant tweeted, 'The Congress, Shiv Sena and NCP delegation with their respective leaders have called on the Governor at Raj bhavan to register its claim to form the government in future as the incumbent government is definitely going to fall. State must not get President Rule again.' (Photo: File)

Ahead of SC hearing, Sena-NCP-Cong meet Maharashtra Guv with list of MLAs

The three-party alliance has been asserting that they have the numbers to form a government in Maharashtra.

25 Nov 2019 10:45 AM

The air quality in the national capital continued to improve on Monday morning, although the overall AQI docked at 218, which falls in the 'poor' category. (Photo: File)

Delhi air quality continues to improve, AQI drops to 218

As per IMD, strong surface winds are expected during day time that is expected to further improve the air quality.

25 Nov 2019 9:53 AM

Madhurima Nundy (3rd from left) and Rama V. Baru (4th) at the launch of their book at India International Centre Annexe in New Delhi.

Health policy pointers for India in China’s tryst with privatisation

The Chinese government’s role today is split between public funding of social insurance for curative services and provisioning of private healthcare.

25 Nov 2019 6:43 AM

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