India, All india, 28th Jul 2017, News & Stories from India

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The minister said the Railway Ministry has undertaken several steps to ensure safety of passengers in trains. (Photo: Representational/File)

Crimes against women in trains rose by 35 per cent during 2014-2016: Govt

Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain said that 1,216 people were arrested for crimes against women in trains during the period.

28 Jul 2017 9:33 PM

The women have also claimed that their passports have been confiscated and “they had approached the India Embassy in Oman for help several times but failed to receive any support. (Photo: AP/File)

DCW writes to Sushma, requests to help 45 Indian women trapped in Oman

According to a DCW official, the commission has been informed that many of these women were beaten and kept hungry too.

28 Jul 2017 9:25 PM

Rawat complimented the troops for their efforts and reiterated the need to remain ever prepared to counter the nefarious designs of the adversary. (Photo: PTI/File)

Army chief visits LoC posts in J&K, directs troops to remain prepared to counter enemy

Rawat, who arrived on a two-day visit to the Jammu region this morning, reviewed the operational preparedness of the forces.

28 Jul 2017 8:45 PM

Earlier this year, a number of videos had surfaced where some Army jawans were seen voicing their anger over the Sahayak system with some even alleging that they are treated as servants by the officers. (Photo: Representational/File)

No proposal to scrap Sahayak system in Army: Govt

Last month, an Army official had said that the force is actively considering recruiting civilian staff to do away with the Sakayak system.

28 Jul 2017 7:40 PM

Azmi told reporters last night that he would not sing Vande Mataram even if he is 'thrown out of the country'. (Photo: PTI)

Won't sing Vande Mataram even if thrown out of India: Maharashtra SP leader strikes row

Azmi maintained that he was against the demand for making singing of Vande Mataram compulsory.

28 Jul 2017 7:00 PM

The infant had been bitten by insects and was suffering from cold but was getting better and would be transferred to a state children's home, officials said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

MP: Week-old baby buried alive by teen rape survivor, rescued by police

Children playing nearby reported hearing muffled cries and raised the alarm on July 3.

28 Jul 2017 5:24 PM

The decision was taken by the apex court after considering the report of medical board (Photo: File)

Grave risk to life: SC turns down abortion plea of 10-year-old rape survivor

Termination of pregnancy beyond the 20 weeks period is an offence in India, punishable with punishment ranging from three to seven years.

28 Jul 2017 3:46 PM

The central probe agency's regional office here issued a provisional attachment order under sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and with this fresh action, the total attachment in this case stands at Rs 1,950 crore (market value). (Photo: File)

ED attaches assets worth Rs 293 crore in Rose Valley chit fund scam case

The ED had registered a criminal FIR against the firm, its Chairman Gautam Kundu and others in 2014 under the PMLA.

28 Jul 2017 2:24 PM

Indian armed forces personnel patrol along the LoC, in Kashmir. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Militants open fire at policeman in J&K's Kulgam

Constable Salim Yousuf was also shot at and injured by militants inside his residence at Yamrach in Kulgam district Thursday night.

28 Jul 2017 1:00 PM

Kumar, 66, was sworn in on Thursday, returning to the National Democratic Alliance after four years. (Photo: AP/File)

Nitish moves confidence motion in Bihar Assembly to prove majority

Tejashwi Yadav spoke first on the confidence motion and launched a scathing attack against Kumar for dumping the Grand Alliance government.

28 Jul 2017 12:53 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: File/PTI)

Kolkata: Kashmiri youth detained for anti-national Facebook posts

Arshad in his early 30s, has been staying at a guest house in south Kolkata's Anwar Shah Road area.

28 Jul 2017 8:51 AM

The sacred container where the ashes have been preserved. (Photo: Asian Age)

MP activists halt bid to transfer Mahatma Gandhi ashes

Barwani district collector Tejaswi Nayak, however, dismissed the reports of carrying the ‘sacred’ container in a filthy vehicle.

28 Jul 2017 6:45 AM

The average citizen doesn't have an adequate understanding of the nitty-gritties of the civil services to know whether it was right or wrong.

The chat room: Good intentions or bad, Roopa’s was an act of courage

DIG Roopa Moudgil, whose scathing allegations exposed the corruption in Karnataka prisons, is being widely lauded for her forthrightness.

28 Jul 2017 2:27 AM

Informational privacy can’t be a fundamental right: A-G

Attorney General K.K. Venugopal on Thursday asserted in the Supreme Court that “informational privacy” can never be a fundamental right.

28 Jul 2017 2:02 AM

Supreme Court concerned over misuse of dowry law

Every dowry harassment complaint made under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code must be referred to the committee, which would look into them.

28 Jul 2017 1:58 AM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: AP)

Didn’t mislead on 39 Indians: Sushma Swaraj

The minister earlier told the House that her deputy had travelled to Iraq a day after the ISIS was defeated in Mosul on July 9.

28 Jul 2017 1:51 AM

With a mammoth size of the NGO sector, it is impossible for the state to effectively monitor and supervise these.

The malaise in India’s NGO sector

The idea that NGOs constitute a middle space between the public sector on the one hand and the private sector on the other is problematic.

28 Jul 2017 1:50 AM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. (Photo: PTI)

Adityanath slams Opposition for boycotting Assembly session

The chief minister announced that on the lines of the National Disaster Response Force, his government would set up a State Disaster Response Force.

28 Jul 2017 1:46 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves after inaugurating former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's memorial at Peikarumbu in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi inaugurates APJ Abdul Kalam memorial

It is unfortunate Amma is not here today, laments Modi.

28 Jul 2017 1:32 AM

Nitish Kumar and Shushil Kumar Modi wave at gathering after they were sworn-in as Bihar Chief Minister and Dy Chief Minister respectively, at a ceremony in Patna. (Photo: PTI)

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM just 12 hours after resigning

Speaking to the media in Bihar, deputy chief minister Sushil Modi said, “Lalu Yadav and Rahul Gandhi had abused Bihar’s mandate.”

28 Jul 2017 1:24 AM

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