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

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Nirmala Sitharaman said, 'The remark (Azam Khan’s) is utterly condemnable. I thank every member who supported a woman.' (Photo: File)

Nirmala Sitharaman, Smriti Irani seek ‘exemplary action’ against Azam Khan

Irani said remarks of Khan in during debate of Triple Talaq Bill were a 'blot' on all legislators, including men.

26 Jul 2019 1:31 PM

On July 19, 1999, when the Kargil war was in its last phase, a group of heavily armed terrorists struck at the remote village of Lehota in Doda district, killing 15 people and injuring several others. (Photo: File I Representational)

1999 Doda massacre survivor wants to turn educator for kids

Singh wants to go back to the conflict-stricken region and work for people there in the field of education.

26 Jul 2019 1:30 PM

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of those who died of AES. (Photo: PTI)

SC refuses to entertain pleas on treatment of children suffering from AES in Bihar

‘Was this done intentionally by someone? What can we do? These are not matters we can hear,’ bench of CJI Gogoi, Justice Deepak Gupta said.

26 Jul 2019 1:15 PM

The waterlogging was caused by the rains which had taken place in the past few days in the area. (Photo: ANI)

Rajasthan: Locals rescue 5 people from car stuck in waterlogged underpass

Locals led by social worker Basanat Chejara arrived with tractor and rescued family and driver from there and carried them to safe location.

26 Jul 2019 1:11 PM

The foresters have lodged an FIR against 31 named and 12 unidentified people. (Photo: Screengrab)

Broken ribs, fractures: Villagers beat tigress to death in UP's Pilibhit Reserve

The accused have charged under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960.

26 Jul 2019 12:43 PM

They were rescued with the help locals and police officials after some time. (Photo: ANI)

Kanwarias stuck in Uttarakhand river, rescued

There are no bridges on it, so it becomes difficult for locals and Kanwarias crossing the river, locals claim.

26 Jul 2019 12:25 PM

Indian Army is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War today to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay. (Photo: ANI)

You will get bloodier nose next time: Army Chief warns Pak on Vijay Diwas

Talking about modernising the Army's inventory, Rawat said that the focus is on the Artillery weapon system.

26 Jul 2019 12:23 PM

Israel's technology and the manpower of Uttar Pradesh will go a long way in developing a new work-culture, a release by the state government quoted Adityanath as saying after a meeting with Israel's Ambassador to India Ron Malka. (Photo: File)

Israel can help increase availability of water in Bundelkhand: Yogi Adityanath

Adityanath said friendship of Israel and India goes back three decades and has scaled new heights in recent times.

26 Jul 2019 12:20 PM

The Rampur lawmaker, in his defence, had said Rama Devi was like a sister to him. (Photo: File)

Can be taken as a 'compliment': NCP leader on Azam Khan's sexist remark

Majeed Memon went on to say that Azam Khan's remark should be 'appreciated'.

26 Jul 2019 12:16 PM

A man from Maharashtra’s Dhule called Mumbai airport’s control room to enquire about job openings, referred to the city by its old name, Bombay, resulting in the formation of a bomb threat assessment committee and heightened security. (Representational Image)

Bombay misheard as ‘bomb hai’ by airport official, creates chaos

As per reports, the incident happened on July 19 at 4.30 pm.

26 Jul 2019 12:05 PM

The 16.6-km Kolkata East West Metro will ferry an estimated one million passengers per day by 2035, a senior Railway official said on Wednesday. (Representational Image)

India's first underwater Kolkata Metro to ferry 1 mn people daily by 2035

The official also said that the 5-km stretch between Salt Lake and Howrah was inspected on Tuesday and will be operationalised soon.

26 Jul 2019 11:24 AM

According to Jairam Ramesh, in 2003 the Chief Minister of Gujarat, now the Prime Minister had come to Planning Commission (now Niti Aayog) and faced uncomfortable questions on the state of health, education and social development in the state. (Photo: RSTV)

PM 'taking revenge' for his embarrassments by amending RTI: Jairam Ramesh

RBI had rejected because of two of its key justification -- elimination of black money and counterfeit notes.

26 Jul 2019 11:00 AM

India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted 'heavy rain' in the state capital here. (Representational Image)

Mumbai to witness heavy rains predicts IMD

IMD in its Friday bulletin said that more than 3 cm rainfall was recorded on Thursday.

26 Jul 2019 10:28 AM

In the 230-member Assembly, the ruling Congress has the support of 121 MLAs, including Speaker NP Prajapati, who did not take part in the voting on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

Cong started it, we would end it: BJP fumes amid claims of 4 MLAs to switch loyalty

Computer Baba said: 'Four BJP MLAs are in contact with me. I will present them before you (media) when Kamal Nath asks me to do so.'

26 Jul 2019 10:22 AM

Yeddy to take oath as CM at 6 pm today, prove majority by July 31

He also said that he would request the Governor to hold oath ceremony on Friday itself.

26 Jul 2019 9:58 AM

'During the Kargil War in 1999, I had the opportunity to go to Kargil and show solidarity with our brave soldiers,' he said on Twitter. (Photo: Narendra Modi | Twitter)

'Visit to Kargil, interactions with soldiers unforgettable,' says PM Modi

The Prime Minister said that in 1999, he was working for the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

26 Jul 2019 9:42 AM

Ignoring the Centre's advice, the Reddy government was going ahead with the review exercise, saying the PPAs caused a loss of about Rs 5,000 crore to the state exchequer. (Photo: File)

Setback for Jagan: HC stays AP govt order on review of power purchase agreements

YSR Congress govt had decided to review all PPAs signed by Naidu regime with wind and solar power generators and to renegotiate prices.

26 Jul 2019 9:38 AM

Reacting to the outbursts, Adoor Gopalakrishnan said their letter was neither against the government, nor against those chanting ''Jai Sri Ram'', but against the increasing incidents of lynching using the "'chant as a war cry. (Photo: Facebook)

Go to Moon or other planet if you can’t stand 'Jai Shri Ram': Kerala BJP leader

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Malayalam film fraternity rallied behind Adoor Gopalakrishnan and condemned BJP leader's comments.

26 Jul 2019 9:15 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday hailed the 'grit and valour of those who defended India' on the 20th anniversary of India's triumph in the Kargil war. (Photo: File)

We salute grit, valour of those who defended India: President on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Indian Army is celebrating 20th anniversary of Kargil War today to rekindle pride and valour of soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay.

26 Jul 2019 9:03 AM

His wife was following him and when she saw it, she also jumped off the terrace. (Representational Image)

Unable to clear debt, Delhi man jumps off building with daughter in arms

On Monday at around 3 am, Suresh Kumar took his four-year-old daughter and went to the terrace of the building.