India, All india, 31st Jan 2019, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 31 Jan 2019

'It is not right to compare the two data sets, this data is not verified. It is not correct to use this report as final,' Kumar added. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Report saying '45-year high in unemployment' not verified: NITI Aayog

'Government did not release the data (on jobs) as it is still being processed. When the data is ready we will release it,' Kumar said.

31 Jan 2019 6:54 PM

A five-judge constitution bench led by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi will start hearing the petitions from February 6 onwards. (Photo: File)

SC to hear pleas challenging women entry to Sabarimala temple on Feb 6

The case was earlier scheduled for January 22, but had to be cancelled as Justice Indu Malhotra was on medical leave.

31 Jan 2019 5:16 PM

The apex court said six months were given to Sahara by its last order to arrange the amount but what has transpired during the period has not inspired the confidence of the court. (Photo: PTI | File)

SC directs Sahara chief Subrata Roy to appear before it on Feb 28

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi noted that the group has deposited only Rs 15,000 crore.

31 Jan 2019 3:57 PM

'NoMo Jobs! The Fuhrer promised us 2 Cr jobs a year. 5 years later, his leaked job creation report card reveals a National Disaster,' tweeted Gandhi. (Photo: File)

'NoMo Jobs,' Rahul taunts 'Fuhrer' Modi; BJP calls him 'myopic Mussolini'

It is first annual household survey of 2017-18 after Nov 2016 demonetisation, when PM declared an overnight ban on notes.

31 Jan 2019 3:23 PM

She alleged that Gandhi, while speaking during the Motion of No Confidence against the government, had 'concocted' a conversation between him and French President Emmanuel Macron, which the French government promptly denied. (Photo: File)

Smriti Irani calls Rahul Gandhi 'congenital liar', Cong hits back

Parrikar had accused Gandhi of using their courtesy meeting for 'petty political gains' by making a 'false statement' on Rafale issue.

31 Jan 2019 2:51 PM

'Rebuilding after the floods is a challenge before us. After floods, Sabarimala violence was the second disaster in the state. Lakhs of women came out on the streets to say they are equal and not unholy,' Isaac said while presenting the state budget in the assembly. (Photo: ANI)

Sabrimala violence second disaster after floods: Kerala Finance Minister

Isaac's statement comes after TDB that manages the Sabarimala Temple, reportedly sought financial help from the Kerala government.

31 Jan 2019 2:43 PM

Banerjee on Wednesday said that the BJP leaders have no courtesy and her party has issued defamation notice over their 'baseless' allegations. (Photo: File)

With ‘half-educated leaders’ barb Mamata dares PM to prove paintings charge

BJP president Amit Shah had alleged that Chief Minister Banerjee’s paintings were bought by tainted chit fund owners for crores of rupees.

31 Jan 2019 2:03 PM

The president also described 2019 as a significant year for democracy as the country is observing the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Modi govt working for 'New India'; has infused hope in people: Prez

Kovind's address, which reflects govt's view, assumes significance as it comes ahead of Lok Sabha polls, expected to be held in April-May.

31 Jan 2019 1:37 PM

Sardesai said they had earlier appreciated Gandhi's move to meet Parrikar as a good gesture. (Photo: PTI | File)

Rahul's meeting with Parrikar a 'political gimmick': Goa minister Vijai Sardesai

Gandhi said in Kochi that the former defence minister told him he had nothing to do with the 'new' Rafale fighter jet deal.

31 Jan 2019 1:31 PM

The incident comes a day after three civilians were injured when terrorists hurled a grenade on another police station in Damhal Hanji Pora in Kulgam. (Representational Image)

4 civilians, CRPF jawan injured in terrorists' attack in J&K's Anantnag

More details are awaited.

31 Jan 2019 1:27 PM

Naidu, whose party pulled out of BJP-led NDA government at the Centre for its refusal to special status last year, said he took the step after reaching to a conclusion that PM Modi will not do justice. (Photo: PTI | File)

Called Modi ‘sir’ to satisfy his ego: Chandrababu Naidu

The TDP chief also stated that even the poll alliance with the BJP in 2014 was for the sake of the state.

31 Jan 2019 12:35 PM

The Delhi High Court on January 11 had refused to quash the FIR lodged against Asthana on bribery allegations and set a 10-week deadline to complete the investigation. (Photo: File)

SC dismisses PIL against appointment of Rakesh Asthana as DG civil aviation security

Bench headed by Ranjan Gogoi refused to entertain plea filed by lawyer M L Sharma challenging Asthana's appointment in BCAS.

31 Jan 2019 11:45 AM

Justice Ramana became the third judge of the apex court to recuse himself from hearing the matter as Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi and Justice A K Sikri had earlier recused themselves from adjudicating the case. (Photo: File)

Another SC judge recuses from hearing plea against appointment of Nageswara Rao

Justice Ramana said Rao is from his home state and he had attended the wedding ceremony of his daughter.

31 Jan 2019 11:36 AM

Addressing the media he said, 'Today, the country is observing the proceedings of the Parliament. The MPs should hold a meaningful debate in this session of Parliament. We are eager to hold a debate on all important issues.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Eager to hold debate on all important issues: PM ahead of Budget Session

PM took a jibe at Opposition, stating that it is obvious that those who are not in discussion people will not be happy with them.

31 Jan 2019 11:17 AM

Religious leader Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati said on Wednesday that a ceremony to mark the start of construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya will take place on February 21. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Ram temple construction from Feb 21, ready to face bullets': Top seer

'Dharamadesh' issued by the Dwarka Peeth Shankaracharya after the 'Dharam Sansad' urged Hindus to reach Ayodhya carrying four bricks each.

31 Jan 2019 10:58 AM

Societies that take the effort to empower women show better development indices, are better governed, more stable, and are less prone to violence.

Women’s collectives are vehicles for female empowerment

Empowering women is the solution to many problems on a global level, right from poverty.

31 Jan 2019 7:21 AM

Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Don’t stoop so low: Manohar Parrikar writes to Rahul Gandhi

Officer on special duty to Mr Parrikar, Prasanna Karthik had earlier accused the Congress president of being a “compulsive liar”.

31 Jan 2019 6:19 AM

BJP president Amit Shah with UP CM Yogi Adityanath during the party’s booth adhyaksh sammelan in Lucknow. (Photo: PTI)

New PM daily if Opposition wins, says Amit Shah

Modi spoke of the perils of a “hung Parliament”, calling it an “illness”.

31 Jan 2019 6:08 AM

There was speculation earlier in political circles that, contray to tradition, the Narendra Modi government may present a full-fledged Budget on Friday.

Budget to be ‘interim’ one, says Finance Ministry

The last Budget of this government is likely to be presented in the Lok Sabha by interim finance minister Piyush Goyal.

31 Jan 2019 6:03 AM

Defamation: Ajit Doval’s son records his statement

The court has posted the matter for February 11 when the statement of other witnesses will be recorded.

31 Jan 2019 3:00 AM

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