India, All india, 26th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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Two people, including a woman, were killed in an explosion at her house near Sulthan Batheri here Friday, police said. (Photo: Representational Image)

2 killed in explosion near Wayanad

The nature of the explosion and other aspects were under investigation, police said.

26 Apr 2019 8:40 PM

Laljibhai Patel, chairman of Dharmanandan Diamonds Pvt Ltd, had hit the headlines in 2015 when he bought Modi's much-famed pinstripe suit for Rs. 4.31 crore in a public auction. (Photo: Guinnessworlrecords.com)

Surat diamond merchant who bought PM's pin-striped suit duped of Rs 1 crore

The Koshia brothers also went untraceable and their office in the Katargam area was found locked, he told the police.

26 Apr 2019 7:59 PM

The crime branch has busted an inter-state drug syndicate and recovered around 25 kilograms. (Photo: For representational purpose)

Crime Branch busts inter-state drug syndicate, arrests three persons

The arrested people used to run the syndicate under the garb of turmeric business and arrests were made following a tip-off.

26 Apr 2019 7:16 PM

Yadav was admitted to the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and was examined by a team of doctors, said Amit Agarwal, the hospital's chief medical superintendent. (Photo: PTI)

Mulayam Singh Yadav admitted to hospital for medical checkup

Agarwal said Yadav has mild uncontrolled diabetes, adding that he would discharged in the evening.

26 Apr 2019 6:11 PM

A former apex court woman employee, who has levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, on Friday appeared before the in-house inquiry panel which is dealing with her complaint. (Photo: File)

Allegations against CJI: Ex-employee appears before in-house inquiry panel

During the hearing before the panel, only the woman was present and the secretary general was not privy to the proceedings, the source said.

26 Apr 2019 4:25 PM

Rohit Shekhar, the son of the late veteran politician N D Tiwari, was smothered to death on the intervening night of April 15 and 16, an autopsy report said. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Rohit Shekhar murder: Delhi court sends his wife Apoorva to 14-day judicial custody

Apoorva, a lawyer practising in the Supreme Court, was being questioned in connection with the killing since last Sunday.

26 Apr 2019 4:16 PM

"Lieutenant Commander DS Chauhan bravely led the firefighting efforts in the affected compartment," the Navy said. (Photo: ANI)

Naval officer dies fighting fire onboard INS Vikramaditya

The officer lost consciousness during the firefighting efforts. He was rushed to the hospital but could not be saved.

26 Apr 2019 3:46 PM

Special Judge O P Saini extended the interim relief to Chidambarams and posted the matter on May 6 after ED sought more time to gather evidence. (Photo: PTI/File)

Aircel-Maxis case: Protection from arrest to Chidambaram, Karti extended till May 6

The case relates to alleged irregularities in grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval in the Aircel-Maxis deal.

26 Apr 2019 3:12 PM

Modi has been undergoing extradition proceedings in the UK in the USD 1 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering case. (Photo: File)

UK court denies bail to Nirav Modi for third time, next hearing on May 30

The 48-year-old, who has been behind bars at Wandsworth prison in south-west London since his arrest last month.

26 Apr 2019 2:53 PM

Gujarat court convicts Asaram's son Narayan Sai in rape case

The sessions court in Surat which convicted Narayan Sai will pronounce the sentence on April 30.

26 Apr 2019 2:21 PM

Hindus, who have migrated from Pakistan to India via pilgrim visa, are residing in pockets of Jodhpur. (Photo: ANI)

Pakistani Hindus aspire for 'better future' with PM Modi's citizenship promise

They claim that they have been promised houses under the Indira Aawas Yojna by the government but nothing has happened so far.

26 Apr 2019 2:02 PM

The Modi biopic, starring Vivek Oberoi, has been the most-talked about movie this election season. (Photo: File)

SC refuses to interfere with EC's order banning release of Modi biopic until May 19

The EC has said that there are several scenes depicting a major opposition party as corrupt and showing them in poor light.

26 Apr 2019 12:57 PM

The AIADMK-led state government had set up the inquiry commission to look into circumstances leading to the death of Jayalalithaa on December 5, 2016 at Apollo Hospitals. (Photo: PTI)

SC stays inquiry commission proceedings into Jayalalithaa's death

The government had set up the inquiry commission to look into circumstances leading to the death of the AIADMK supremo.

26 Apr 2019 12:40 PM

'Engine trouble on our flight to Patna today! We've been forced to return to Delhi,' he tweeted. (Photo: File)

Aviation regulator DGCA initiates probe after Rahul's tweet about 'engine trouble'

On Twitter, Gandhi posted a video of the flight which shows him, the pilot and the co-pilot in the plane.

26 Apr 2019 12:39 PM

'Engine trouble on our flight to Patna today! We’ve been forced to return to Delhi.' tweeted Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: File)

Video: Congress chief Rahul Gandhi’s plane faces technical snag

Rahul Gandhi has tweeted a video of the aircraft apologizing for the delay due to the problem in the plane.

26 Apr 2019 11:01 AM

'After gaining strength, the cyclonic circulation has finally induced a low-pressure area. The system is formed over Equatorial Indian Ocean and adjoining the southeast Bay of Bengal,' IMD said. (Photo: File I Representational)

Red alert for TN as Cyclone Fani expected to hit coast on April 30, May 1

Strong winds are expected in TN from Friday. A yellow alert has been issued for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur and Malappuram on April 29: IMD

26 Apr 2019 10:28 AM

For today, the Prime Minister is expected to begin his schedule with prayers at the iconic Kashi Vishwanath Temple. (Photo: File)

PM to file his nomination for Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency today

All senior leaders of the BJP, NDA and North East Democratic Alliance are expected to be present in the city to mark the occasion.

26 Apr 2019 9:21 AM

He was deployed in Odisha as a general observer and suspended on April 17 for checking Modi's helicopter in Odisha's Sambalpur in 'violation' of norms for dealing with SPG protectees. (Photo: AFP)

EC lifts suspension of IAS officer who checked PM Modi's chopper

EC barred Mohammed Mohsin, who had checked Modi's helicopter in Odisha, from election duties till further orders.

26 Apr 2019 9:10 AM

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi (Photo: PTI)

Justice Ramana recuses from probe panel

The panel had issued notice to the woman and was scheduled to hear the matter for the first time on April 26.

26 Apr 2019 6:00 AM

A file photo of people clamouring for putting an end to assault on Article 370 and Article 35A in Kashmir.

Emotive issues dominate election scene in J&K

Abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A has been the BJP’s main election plank.

26 Apr 2019 5:16 AM

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