India, All india, 29th Mar 2018, News & Stories from India

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Taking to Twitter, Congress President Rahul Gandhi said there was a ‘leak everywhere’ under the Modi government. (Photo: PTI)

How many more? Rahul questions Modi efficiency after CBSE paper leak

The remark is direct reference to PM's statement in a speech when he said he was the nation’s ‘chowkidar’ or security guard.

29 Mar 2018 12:36 PM

Another IndiGo flight 6E-7204, from Bengaluru to Vijaywada, skidded off the runway during landing in Vijayawada on Wednesday night. (Representational Image | PTI)

Panic spreads at Hyd airport over IndiGo plane’s tyre burst, passengers safe

All passengers travelling from Tirupati to Hyderabad in IndiGo flight were safely evacuated.

29 Mar 2018 12:26 PM

'Though the West Bengal government is being targeted for asking police to act sternly against those instigating riots by taking out a yatra, in a similar case in Bihar, the government there is out to save the son of a union minister,' Mayawati said. (Photo: PTI)

Govt has double standards when dealing with Bihar, WB: Mayawati

In her statement, Mayawati asked, 'Why this double standard on the part of the central government on the issue of law and order and amity'.

29 Mar 2018 12:17 PM

'In some time, you will reach there...outside India Gate. Then probably, you will not be allowed to stand even there. Achche din aa gaye hain,' Gandhi said with a wry smile on his face. (Photo: PTI)

Media denied entry to President's house, ‘acche din’ taunts Rahul

Media persons in the past were allowed entry into Rashtrapati Bhawan to take comments of political leaders after they met the president.

29 Mar 2018 12:04 PM

The police said they were run over probably by Hanumangarh-Kota express late last night while their bodies were spotted today near Nokha railway station. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Rajasthan couple dies after jumping in front of train as parents oppose relationship

In suicide note, couple said they were taking this step because they loved each other but girl's family wanted her to marry someone else.

29 Mar 2018 11:50 AM

The 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by the four men, including her boyfriend, near the under-construction Gandhi Bridge on March 25. (Representational Image)

2 men paraded naked by mob for raping high school student in Arunachal

The two accused were thrashed and paraded naked by the mob, including women, in Yingkiong market area on March 26.

29 Mar 2018 11:03 AM

Sharma, who worked for a news channel in Bhind, had complained to the district administration about threats to his life after he carried out a sting operation on the illicit sand mining. (Photo: File)

Will recommend CBI probe into Sandeep Sharma’s death, says MP govt official

The 35-year-old journalist was talking on his phone when the truck, used to ferry sand, ran over him.

29 Mar 2018 10:34 AM

38-year-old Jhala was arrested on Tuesday following an investigation into a case under sections 306 and 354 of the IPC for abetment of suicide lodged against him earlier this month, Jhalawar DSP Chagan Singh said. (Photo: PTI | Representational Image)

Rajasthan: Self-styled godman arrested in sexual assault, suicide case

The accused, famously known as Jagdamba baba, in name of 'deeksha' would terrify youths, indulge into sexual activities and torture them.

29 Mar 2018 10:15 AM

The earlier deadline for the linking of Aadhaar with welfare schemes was March 31, 2018. (Photo: PTI)

Govt extends deadline to June 30 for linking Aadhaar with welfare schemes

The extension has been given as govt wants to ensure that genuine beneficiaries who don't have Aadhaar are not denied benefits.

29 Mar 2018 10:03 AM

Certain reports have appeared on a website alleging involvement of Chanda Kochhar and her family members in a loan provided to Videocon group on quid pro quo basis. (Photo: PTI)

ICICI board backs Chanda Kochhar amidst questions over Videocon

ICICI Bank board also reviewed the bank's internal processes for credit approval and found them robust.

29 Mar 2018 9:53 AM

The economics exam was held on Monday, the mathematics exam was conducted on Wednesday, hours before the CBSE announced that it will hold the two exams again. (Representational Image)

CBSE paper leak probe: Delhi Police quizzes 25 people including students

Police are hoping to work backwards to trace source of leaked papers that appear to have been circulated over WhatsApp.

29 Mar 2018 9:23 AM

The minister said Kadaknath breed is known for its taste and nourishment value, especially high percentage of protein. (Photo: KadaknathChicken | Facebook)

Black chicken, home-delivered, with Madhya Pradesh’s ‘Kadaknath’ app

The 'MP Kadaknath' mobile app aims to connect poultries that sale the breed with people from other parts of the country.

29 Mar 2018 8:47 AM

During her farewell speech, Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury said, 'He (Naidu) knows me from many kilos before. Sir, many people worry about my weight but in this job, you need to throw your weight around.' (Photo: File)

Reduce weight, make efforts to increase Cong: Venkaiah to Renuka Chowdhury

In February, PM Modi had taken a dig at Chowdhury comparing her loud laughter to that of Surpanakha from Ramayana.

29 Mar 2018 8:34 AM

IT ministry said that it was felt that there is need for further information about the data breach from Facebook.

Govt notice to Facebook over data leak

Facebook has been asked to give its response by April 7.

29 Mar 2018 6:58 AM

The dashboard has been prepared with the help of Andhra Pradesh government, which was the first state to prepare such a software for monitoring of its own districts. (Photo: AP)

Niti Aayog starts ranking of ‘aspirational districts’

Official sources said that from May 2018, the ranking of these districts will begin on the basis of their incremental progress on these parameters.

29 Mar 2018 6:14 AM

Smriti Irani set to distribute 10,000 cows in Amethi

The cows are being purchased by Narmada Fertilisers under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) scheme.

29 Mar 2018 4:07 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Ayurveda, Unani out of medical bill

The Cabinet approved these amendments recommended by the parliamentary standing committee on health.

29 Mar 2018 3:36 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Justice Chelameswar writes to CJI over Karnataka HC order

Justice Chelamewar’s letter also talked about judicial independence and how it was incumbent upon the judiciary to insulate itself from the executive.

29 Mar 2018 3:27 AM

The Supreme Court had on Monday sought the response of the Centre on a writ petition seeking exclusion of the “creamy layer” among the SC/STs from the purview of reservation as they are taking away benefits due to the poor and downtrodden strata of SC/ST. (Photo: PTI)

‘Creamy layer’ not for SC/ST quotas, says Centre

The bench then posted the matter for a final hearing in the second week of July.

29 Mar 2018 2:49 AM

BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha, former Union ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie with West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee before a meeting at the TMC party office in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Mamata Banerjee pitches 1:1 formula to Sonia Gandhi, meets BJP rebels

It is learnt that later in the evening Sonia Gandhi sent a text message to the TMC chief confirming the meeting for Wednesday evening.

29 Mar 2018 2:42 AM

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