India, All india, 26th Dec 2018, News & Stories from India

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The other LDF constituents are CPI(M), CPI, Janata Dal (S), NCP, Kerala Congress (Scaria Thomas) and Congress (Secular). (Photo: File)

Ahead of 2019, 4 new allies to join Left government in Kerala

The LDF inducted more parties into its fold with an aim to win maximum seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, sources said.

26 Dec 2018 9:41 PM

This comes after government officials pressured the RBI for weeks to accede to a range of demands, from handing over surplus reserves to the government to easing of lending curbs. (Photo: File)

RBI sets up panel to examine its economic capital framework

Heated discussions over the revamping of the economic capital framework led to the unexpected resignation of RBI Guv Urijit Patel.

26 Dec 2018 9:28 PM

The Commission has asked all states and UTs to issue instructions to district electoral officers-cum-district magistrates to ensure prohibition of not just smoking, but also the use of chewable tobacco in all polling booths. (Representational Image)

EC bans all kinds of tobacco in polling booths during 2019 Lok Sabha elections

The presiding officer of each polling booth will be nominated as nodal officer for ensuring tobacco-free status at their booths.

26 Dec 2018 9:08 PM

Yadav said he appreciates Rao's efforts to build an alliance, but he will not be able to meet him in Delhi. (Photo: File)

Akhilesh Yadav postpones meeting with KCR; Mayawati yet to confirm

While Akhilesh said in Lucknow Wednesday that he would meet Rao after Jan 6 in Hyd, Mayawati has not yet given time to the Telangana CM.

26 Dec 2018 9:01 PM

Chawla, a former Punjab minister, was travelling AC-3 on the Saryu-Yamuna train on December 22 and had been stuck for an extra 10 hours when she made the mobile phone video. (Photo: YouTube Screengrab)

‘Forget bullet trains’: BJP leader’s message to PM Modi after harrowing train ride

'For god's sake, forget the bullet train and focus on the ones already running,' says Laxmi Kanta Chawla, a BJP leader from Amritsar.

26 Dec 2018 8:15 PM

Targeting Gandhi over Yadav's comments, BJP spokesperson G V L Narasimha Rao said, 'As elections draw closer, the increasing isolation of the Congress and non-acceptance of Rahul Gandhi's leadership becoming more pronounced.' (Photo: file)

Congress's isolation, non-acceptance of Rahul's leadership becoming clear: BJP

A miffed Yadav had 'thanked' Cong for not making his party's lone MLA in MP a minister, saying it has made road ahead clear for his party.

26 Dec 2018 7:45 PM

Yadav was in Bareilly Tuesday night to take part in a programme. (Photo: File)

Willing to ally with Congress to defeat BJP in 2019 polls: Shivpal Yadav

Yadav also said that Ram temple should not come up on a land which was under dispute.

26 Dec 2018 6:26 PM

Banerjee is a strident critic of the BJP and among the foremost opposition leaders against it. (Photo: File)

BJP making false claims about crop insurance to farmers: Mamata

The chief minister cautioned middlemen against exploiting farmers or misguiding them by paying them less for paddy procurement.

26 Dec 2018 6:20 PM

The court was hearing a PIL by Haryana resident Gaurav Yadav, who sought setting aside of the recruitment of President's Bodyguard which was held on September 4, 2017 as only three castes -- Jats, Rajputs and Jat Sikhs were invited for it. (Representational Image)

'Only 3 castes called for Prez guards': Court seeks Centre's reply

A bench issued notice to MoD, Chief of the Army Staff, Commandant of President's Bodyguard and Director, Army Recruitment, on petition.

26 Dec 2018 6:08 PM

The directive was conveyed by police in Sector 58 in Noida, to a private company, saying its employees were found to be offering namaz without authorisation from the administration. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Owaisi slams Noida police directive against offering namaz in public places

‘UP cops literally showered petals for Kanwariyas, but namaz once a week can mean disrupting peace and harmony,’ said Asaduddin Owaisi.

26 Dec 2018 6:08 PM

'Large quantities of explosive material, weapons and ammunition including a country made rocket launcher have been recovered so far,' NIA IG Alok Mittal said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Rocker launcher, explosives: Busted ISIS group was ready to target VIPs

The terror module called 'Harkat ul Harb e Islam' was planning to carry out blasts in north India, including Delhi, officials said.

26 Dec 2018 5:58 PM

The Shiv Sena said that the government’s move to snoop on computers and mobile phones was not a sign of a real democracy but its “restlessness” to stay in power. (Photo: File)

‘Thieves are being purified’: Sena takes swipe at PM for power like oxygen remarks

Further slamming BJP, the Marathi daily said those who could not bring ‘achhe din’ (good days) despite being in power now fear Opposition.

26 Dec 2018 5:30 PM

TRS chief and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday in New Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao meets PM Narendra Modi in Delhi

This was Rao’s first meeting with Modi after the former won the assembly elections to return to power in Telangana.

26 Dec 2018 5:17 PM

The three were missionary students who were guests for the holidays with the Coudreit family in Tennessee when the fire broke out around 11 pm. (Photo: Facebook | Town of French Camp)

3 T'gana teen siblings, on Christmas celebration visit, die in US home fire

Aaron Naik (17), Sharron Naik (14) and Joy Naik (15) were killed in the fire along with Kari Coudriet (46), the owner of the house.

26 Dec 2018 5:10 PM

Security sources said that military cooperation between India and Myanmar was also at its best. (Representational Image)

India may launch coordinated operation to flush out Indian insurgents from Myanmar

'Growing ties between India, China and Myanmar has reduced comfort level of Indian insurgents in Myanmar, China', sources said.

26 Dec 2018 5:00 PM

Yogi Adityanath said in case of encroachment on grazing land for cattle, immediate steps be taken for its removal and strict action be taken against the accused. (Photo: File | ANI)

Take steps for proper care of stray cows: Yogi Adityanath to UP officials

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister also asked officials to clear grazing grounds in different parts of state from encroachments.

26 Dec 2018 4:13 PM

A human rights activist has, meanwhile, petitioned the State Human Rights Commission, terming H D Kumaraswamy's remarks as a 'clear violation' of human rights. (Photo: File)

‘No big issue, won't apologise’: HDK on ‘shoot mercilessly’ comment

A video of Kumaraswamy's telephonic instruction to 'shoot mercilessly' those who had killed a JD(S) worker went viral.

26 Dec 2018 3:44 PM

Tamil Nadu government also said stocks in all blood banks would be reviewed to ensure that such incidents did not recur. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

HIV-infected blood given to pregnant woman in Tamil Nadu hospital

Tamil Nadu government said it was making all efforts to prevent impact of virus on woman.

26 Dec 2018 2:30 PM

Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of instead posing for cameras and strutting on the Bogibeel bridge on the mighty Brahmaputra river in neighbouring Assam. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Stop posing for cameras, save miners trapped for 2 weeks': Rahul to PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi alleged the government was not organising high-pressure pumps for rescue operation.

26 Dec 2018 1:43 PM

Jyoti Randhawa was ranked in the top 100 of the Official World Golf Ranking several times between 2004 and 2009. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Golfer Jyoti Randhawa arrested for poaching charges in UP

A firearm, a vehicle bearing Haryana registration number and other equipment were also seized from Randhawa.

26 Dec 2018 1:11 PM

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