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

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Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), which frames policies for the Income Tax Department, said this is a significant step in the government’s fight against black money and the era of “Swiss bank secrecy” will finally be over from September. (Photo: Representational image)

India-Swtizerland collaborate to reveal details of Swiss bank accounts

The move has been initiated as a result of the beginning of the automatic exchange of information regime between India and Switzerland.

31 Aug 2019 9:14 PM

Singh also alleged that TRS government has been working in collusion with AIMIM workers to make Aadhar card, Voter ID card and Passport for Rohingyas living in the city. (Photo: ANI)

NRC should be implemented in Telangana to deport Rohingya Muslims: BJP MLA

'NRC should also be implemented here so that all Rohingyas can be deported out of India,' Singh added.

31 Aug 2019 8:36 PM

The Karnataka government has released Rs 195 crore for relief measures in the state. (Photo: ANI)

BS Yeddyurappa holds meeting to review flood situation in Karnataka's Haveri

Yeddyurappa had on Thursday paid a visit to the flood-affected area of Kodagu district and took stock of the situation.

31 Aug 2019 8:03 PM

CRPF gets award for women health care facilities

The association conducts multi-disciplinary activities for the family members of the force personnel.

31 Aug 2019 7:24 PM

Husband busy with civil services exams, upset wife walks out

The man has now filed a petition for divorce claiming there was no contact between him and his wife after she went back to her parents.

31 Aug 2019 7:11 PM

The excluded people will have to present their certified documents to be submitted for an appeal before the Foreigners' Tribunal. The Centre has set up 1000 foreign Tribunal in addition of which 200 more will be given access. (Photo: AP)

'Nowhere man': What lies ahead for those left out of final NRC list

Now that the final NRC list is out, the dropouts who have been excluded are in for an elaborate process.

31 Aug 2019 6:55 PM

Over 19 lakh people were left out of the NRC list published this morning, and they are now required to prove their citizenship in order to avoid government action. (Photo: File)

Retired army officer 'not surprised' being excluded from NRC list

Sanaullah, who was posted at the sensitive posts of Kashmir and Manipur, was arrested on the verdict of a Foreigners Tribunal in May.

31 Aug 2019 5:34 PM

She was fondly known as 'Sarah aunty' and would not hesitate to talk about her culture and tradition to tourists. (Photo: Twitter | @ArunSidarth19)

Sarah Cohen, oldest Jewish woman in India, dies at 96

She would be laid to rest on Sunday at the cemetery attached to ancient synagogue in Mattancherry.

31 Aug 2019 4:17 PM

Late Sunanda Pushkar with Shashi Tharoor. (Photo: File)

Court to next hear Pushkar murder case in Oct; police ask court to frame Shashi

Pushkar's brother beileves that she could have never committed suicide.

31 Aug 2019 2:20 PM

Restrictions were lifted from most parts of Kashmir on Saturday, a day after strict curbs on the movement of people were imposed in view of Friday congregational prayers, officials said. (Photo: File)

Restrictions on movement of people lifted in most parts of Kashmir

The markets continued to remain shut, while public transport was off the roads, the officials said, adding schools also remained closed.

31 Aug 2019 2:09 PM

'We are not happy at all. It seems there were some deficiencies in the updation process. We believe that it is an incomplete NRC. We will appeal to the Supreme Court to remove all the faults and discrepancies in this NRC,' AASU General Secretary Lurinjyoti Gogoi said. (Photo: FIle)

'Not happy at all, will move to SC': AASU on NRC exclusion figure

The AASU is a signatory to Assam Accord that provided for 'detection, deletion and deportation' of illegal foreigners

31 Aug 2019 2:04 PM

The first draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) which was published on July 30, 2018, updated for the first time since 1951, left out over 40 lakh people in Assam. (Photo: File)

From 1947 to 2019: NRC timeline shows milestones in Assam’s history

This timeline post Independence shows a history of population exchange, a state trying to regulate flow of people.

31 Aug 2019 1:10 PM

Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam said that the government was considering extending the scheme to needy students belonging to OBC and general category. (Photo: File)

After initial success, AAP govt to extend free coaching to OBC, general category students

Thirty-five underprivileged students, who got free coaching under the scheme, have cracked the JEE Main and NEET examination this year.

31 Aug 2019 12:51 PM

'When the size of a bank becomes big, then its business will also grow, resulting in more job creation. There is no question of retrenchment,' Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar said. (Photo: ANI)

Finance Secretary dispels fears of job losses after merger of 10 PSU banks

The merger of PSBs is imperative for India to become a five trillion dollar economy in the next five years.

31 Aug 2019 12:24 PM

'Prima facie, multiple cylinders exploded at the factory. At least eight bodies have been recovered by police and rescue teams so far. Rescue operation is on,' said the Shirpur police station officer. (Photo: File | Representational)

Amit Shah speaks to Fadnavis as chemical factory explosion death toll in Dhule reaches 13

At least 100 workers were present inside the factory, located in Waghadi village in Shirpur taluka.

31 Aug 2019 12:04 PM

Voicing his concern Sarma said, "We just want this NRC to pass off well but this NRC won't help us get rid of foreigners." (Photo: File)

'Lost hope in present form of NRC': Assam BJP minister Himanta Sarma

He further questioned the system of the NRC saying that the rate of exclusion is uneven in districts bordering Bangladesh.

31 Aug 2019 11:14 AM

After her daughter was denied treatment, a woman wrote to Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan seeking his permission to give euthanasia to her mentally challenged girl. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra woman writes to Guv, seeks mercy killing for mentally challenged daughter

Jahnavi, daughter of Swarnalata, was born in 2000 and has been suffering from psychological disorder since the age of 4 years.

31 Aug 2019 10:36 AM

A Vistara aircraft flying to Hyderabad on Friday was safely landed back in Mumbai after a technical snag was detected after take-off. (Photo: File)

After take-off, Vistara flight landed back in Mumbai due to technical snag

Soon after the aircraft was safely landed back in Mumbai, the airline arranged another aircraft for the passengers.

31 Aug 2019 10:31 AM

The government has made arrangements to ease tension in Assam and beef up security. (Photo: File)

Final NRC list out, over 19 lakh excluded in Assam

Those left out have a window of 10 months to prove their citizenship.

31 Aug 2019 9:49 AM

The mammal was rescued on Friday from the house in Badamba Range of Athagarh Forest Division in Cuttack. (Photo: ANI)

Indian pangolin rescued from house in Odisha's Cuttack

Pangolins are often referred to as the world's most trafficked mammal.

31 Aug 2019 9:36 AM

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