India, All india, 28th Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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'Pakistan has targeted our military installations. They have escalated matters. If they provoke us any further, we are prepared for exigencies, said Major general Surendra Singh Mahal. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

As long as Pak harbours terrorists, we will target their terror camps: Army

The briefing was postponed by 2 hrs after Pak PM announced that he would free captured pilot Abhinandan tomorrow as a ‘gesture of peace’.

28 Feb 2019 7:46 PM

This is the seventh consecutive day that Pakistan has targeted forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC). (Representational Image)

Woman killed, jawan injured as Pak shells 6 sectors in Poonch, Rajouri

The authorities have ordered temporary closure of educational institutions located within five kilometres of the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch.

28 Feb 2019 6:18 PM

AgustaWestland had invoked the arbitration clause in the contract for supplying 12 VVIP choppers to the Indian Air Force after the deal was scrapped in 2014. (Photo: Representational Image/PTI)

VVIP chopper deal: AgustaWestland tells Delhi HC it will withdraw arbitration

AgustaWestland said it will pursue the remedy available under the law by filing a civil suit in India.

28 Feb 2019 5:51 PM

Following an allegation of a doctor being physically assaulted by patient's relatives, junior doctors of Gandhi Hospital here continued their protest on Thursday over the safety and security of the doctors. (Photo: ANI)

Doctors continue protest over physical assaults in TN; urges protection

The doctors of TN boycotted their services after a patient's relative physically assaulted a junior doctor when the patient did not recover.

28 Feb 2019 4:51 PM

The child rights activist also appealed to spiritual leaders, media, the youth of both the countries to work with their governments in restoring peace. (Photo: File)

Work together to uproot terrorism: Satyarthi urges Modi, Imran

Satyarthi urged PM Modi and PM Khan to create an atmosphere of trust and transparency, and work together to uproot terrorism.

28 Feb 2019 4:50 PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said Wednesday evening that the pilot would be released as a peace gesture. (Photo: File)

Pak will free pilot tomorrow after India pressure on unconditional release

'As a peace gesture, Wing Commander Abhinandan will be released tomorrow,' said Pak PM Imran Khan said.

28 Feb 2019 4:48 PM

The case is due for hearing on July 10. (Representational image)

Supreme Court stays order of evicting forest dwellers

Apex court asked states to submit details of process adopted to assess claims under Scheduled Tribes and Other Forest Dwellers Act, 2006.

28 Feb 2019 4:28 PM

'Dr Saud Mohammed Al-Sati, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to India met PM,' the PMO said while tweeting a picture of the two. (Photo: Twitter)

Saudi Arabia ambassador to India meets PM Modi

The meet comes a day after escalating tension between Indio-Pak after Pakistani fighter jets violated Indian air space.

28 Feb 2019 3:58 PM

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Delhi Police to arrest Amrapali group CMD Anil Sharma and two directors forthwith in a criminal complaint filed against them. (Photo: File)

SC orders Delhi Police to arrest Amrapali group CMD, 2 directors

The apex court also directed attachment of personal properties of Sharma and other directors.

28 Feb 2019 3:52 PM

A Delhi court on Thursday said that it will go ahead with the hearing of the 2016 sedition case against former JNU Students Union president Kanhaiya Kumar and others even if the Delhi government doesn't give its sanction to prosecute them. (Photo: File)

JNU row: Delhi Court to hear case against Kanhaiya, others without govt’s sanction

The court listed the matter for further hearing on March 11.

28 Feb 2019 3:38 PM

India has not asked for consular access, sources said, warning Pakistan that the pilot was no card to negotiate with. (Representational Image)

No deal, rules India on pilot; Pakistan FM says release if de-escalation

We are willing to return captured Indian pilot if it leads to peace, Pak FM tells Geo News.

28 Feb 2019 2:47 PM

A two-day strike was called by separatists to protest the NIA raids at residences of several leaders in connection with an investigation into terror funding through hawala channels in the valley. (Representative Image)

Separatist-sponsored strike disrupts normal life in Kashmir Valley

Most of the shops and other business establishments were shut in Srinagar, officials said.

28 Feb 2019 2:16 PM

Amid Indo-Pakistan tension, PM said, 'The enemy tries to destabilize us, carries out terror attacks, they want to stop our growth. We all countrymen are standing like a rock to counter their evil designs.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Enemy trying to divide us, India will fight as one, win as one, says PM Modi

Modi said, 'India will stand as one, work as one, grow as one, fight as one and will win as one.'

28 Feb 2019 2:04 PM

Former envoy to Pakistan G Parthasarathy, who played a key role in bringing back IAF pilot K Nachiketa during the 1999 Kargil war, has expressed his confidence that wing commander Abhinandan Varthaman (pic) too would return safely. (Photo: Facebook/ @AbhinandanIAF)

Former envoy to Pak confident of safe return of captured IAF pilot

India had demanded immediate and safe return of Varthaman and strongly objected Pak's 'vulgar display' of injured defence personnel.

28 Feb 2019 1:42 PM

The shelling and firing, Lt. Col. Devender Anand said, started at 6 am and continued for one hour. “Indian troops retaliated strongly and effectively. Firing stopped around 7 am,” he said. (Representational Image)

Ceasefire violation, firing across Line of Control again on Thursday

Pak troops violate ceasefire agreement by initiating unprovoked shelling in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch.

28 Feb 2019 1:35 PM

Wang and Qureshi spoke hours after Sushma Swaraj left China after day-long meeting of foreign ministers of Russia, India and China. (Photo: AP)

Must respect sovereignty, territorial integrity of all nations: China to Pak

The conversation took place against the backdrop of Pakistan violating Indian airspace on Wednesday morning.

28 Feb 2019 1:27 PM

In a statement before Patiala House court, Rajeev Saxena said he has 'thought long and hard' that his 'exposure' to the case was "very minimal'. (File Photo)

'I am not under any pressure': VVIP chopper case accused Rajiv Saxena

Rajiv Saxena said he is not under any pressure and no assurances were given to him, neither did he seek any.

28 Feb 2019 1:24 PM

The Samjhauta Express, named after the Hindi word for 'agreement', comprises six sleeper coaches and an AC 3-tier coach. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Pakistan suspends Samjhauta Express train service

In the wake of the Pulwama terror attack by Pak-based JeM, tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan.

28 Feb 2019 12:22 PM

Through this event, PM Modi is aiming to mobilise support from the citizens and motivating workers for the upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: PTI | File)

PM’s mega video conference with BJP workers soon amid Opposition criticism

Cong, AAP have criticised ruling party and PM for going ahead with 'Mera Booth, Sabse Mazboot' event after capture of IAF pilot by Pak.

28 Feb 2019 12:20 PM

A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao rejected the appeal of Associated Journals Ltd (AJL) in which it had challenged the Centre's decision asking it to vacate the ITO premises. 'We have dismissed the appeal,' the bench said. (Photo: File)

National Herald case: Delhi HC dismisses AJL's plea against eviction order

The Delhi HC also rejected the oral request of AJL's counsel that they be granted two week's time to vacate the premises.

28 Feb 2019 12:11 PM

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