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A four-year-old boy was killed and three others, including his parents, both labourers, injured when the basement wall of an under construction building collapsed in Noida, police said on Saturday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O9fa4m Press Trust of India

Jammu and Kashmir: Three militants, involved in death of constable Saleem Shah, killed in gunfight in Kulgam

Three militants, involved in killing of a police constable on Saturday in Jammu and Kashmir, were killed on Sunday in a gunfight in Kulgam district, police said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NxI4tQ Indo-Asian News Service

One killed as under-construction building collapses in Chennai's Perungudi; 28 injured, several feared trapped

An under construction building collapsed in Chennai's Kandanchavadi area near Perungudi, late on Saturday evening from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O7wF55 FP Staff

BJP councillor in Yevatmal's Wani Municipal Council arrested; Dheeraj Digambar Pathe accused of raping, extorting woman for 3 years

BJP councillor Dheeraj Digambar Pathe was arrested on Friday for sexually harassing and extorting a woman for three years from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NCjmbV Press Trust of India

Narendra Modi calls Sri Lanka a 'trusted partner' of India in South Asia, urges people of both countries to be in constant touch

Describing Sri Lanka as India's trusted partner in South Asia and the Indian Ocean region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the two countries can work together to translate their vision of shared progress into reality. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O9NhsH Press Trust of India

Two-storey building collapses in Pune's Mundhwa, eight including four children rescued from debris

The police reported building collapse in Pune's Mundhwa due to its precarious condition and incessant rains might have worsened the situation from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NCMLmi Press Trust of India

Fishing trawler capsizes in Bay of Bengal; Indian Coast Guard recovers 14 bodies, 4 fishermen reported missing

Indian Coast Guard recovered the bodies of 14 fishermen who drowned after their boat capsized in Bay of Bengal. Four more are reported to be missing from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O68GTC Press Trust of India

Three dead as heavy rain lashes parts of Odisha; Naveen Patnaik takes stock of situation, orders relief measures

Three people were killed after heavy rain lashed parts of Odisha for the second day on Saturday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Nw9QH9 Press Trust of India

In Chennai, Child Welfare Committee struggles to stay afloat, with no chairperson for five years

The CWC in Chennai has not had a chairperson for five years, and has only three members, as opposed to five. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O8J5K4 Divya Karthikeyan

21 Indian-origin persons sentenced to prison in multi-million call centre fraud in US

Twenty-one Indian-origin persons have been sentenced in Washington to up to 20 years for their role in a massive India-based call centre scam which defrauded thousands of US residents of hundreds of millions of dollars, the Justice Department said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NzF401 Indo-Asian News Service

Malayalam author S Hareesh withdraws novel 'Meesha,' says he has received threats from right-wing groups

A Malayalam short-story writer, S Hareesh, has withdrawn his novel being serialised in a weekly after he allegedly received threats from right-wing groups. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NzR0yH Press Trust of India

Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case: Survivor reveals staff thrashed one of the inmates to death; police search for body

Sexual exploitation of inmates at the shelter home had come to light more than a month ago in a report of a Mumbai-based social science institute which had conducted an audit of the state-funded establishment from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O6AZkZ Press Trust of India

Body of soldier aboard IAF's AN-12 aircraft, which crashed in 1968, found by climbers in Himachal Pradesh

On 1 July, mountaineers found the body of the soldier and debris of the AN-12 Indian Air Force flight that crashed near the Dakka glacier in 1968. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NCjmIX FP Staff

Nitish Kumar cuts a 'sorry figure' begging for respectable seat share from BJP, should quit NDA, says AAP

'Ever since Nitish Kumar's return to the NDA, his image of a good administrator has taken a beating with crimes against women having become a routine affair' from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O6KKzC Press Trust of India

Rural finance: Delays in cash transfers are pushing troubled beneficiaries into greater debt, poverty

In Uttar Pradesh (UP), the meandering journey of direct cash transfers into beneficiaries' bank accounts is one that's deeply shrouded in mystery. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NAo75o Khabar Lahariya

Sanitary napkins now exempt from GST; finance minister Piyush Goyal announces decision after council meeting

Sanitary napkins are taxed 12 percent tax under the one-year old GST regime, which attracted serious criticism. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O9rD7Z FP Staff

Amit Shah says Centre's aim to double farmers' income will be achieved before 2022 target

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aim to double farmers' income by 2022 would be achieved before the targeted year, asserted BJP president Amit Shah. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NCwIob Press Trust of India

Foreign journalists need permission to access Jammu and Kashmir, other 'protected' areas, Centre 'reminds' scribes of rule

Government has reminded foreign journalists of a dormant law, which requires them to take permission to travel to Jammu and Kashmir from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O68GD6 FP Staff

BJP dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's claim of PDP MLAs being threatened with raids, says her statement is 'nothing but falsehood'

The BJP spokesman said Mufti's claims that her party's members are receiving threats from the NIA are "false" as she is not able to set her house in order. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NuWTNy Press Trust of India

Lynching in Rajasthan's Alwar elicits sharp criticism; Opposition says such crimes becoming norm in BJP-ruled states

A group of villagers lynched a 28-year-old man in Rajasthan's Alwar district on Friday night allegedly on suspicion of cow smuggling. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O9rEsz FP Staff

Rajasthan: 19-year-old man given death penalty in Alwar for raping infant; first sentencing under new law

A 19-year-old man has been sentenced to death in Rajasthan for raping a seven-month-old infant, under a new law that allows death penalty for rapists if the victim was a minor under 12 years of age. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2my90hp FP Staff

Body of Jammu and Kashmir police constable, abducted earlier from his house, found in Kulgam

The bullet-ridden body of the constable - Saleem Shah - was recovered from Qaimoh Gath area in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam, ANI reports. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2JIcpUl FP Staff

Delhi BJP forms 1,800 WhatsApp groups with Amit Shah in all of them; says move aimed at stemming fake news

Both Amit Shah and Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tewari will be part of these WhatsApp groups to provide direct information. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LtShKc Press Trust of India

Pressure on Chandrababu Naidu as Narendra Modi pushes TDP to a corner with YSR Congress, Pawan Kalyan's help

In his speech at the no-confidence motion debate, Narendra Modi reduced Chandrababu Naidu's stature to that of a small regional party boss who focused on settling petty scores. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2JIch7j TS Sudhir

Bombay High Court questions government about availability of nutritious food for children, women in tribal belt

The Bombay high court has sought to know from the Maharashtra government if it distributes nutritious food to children and lactating mothers living in the tribal belt of the state. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LsOkp9 Press Trust of India

Pune teacher suspended for cutting class 6 student's hair as punishment; parents say woman a repeat offender

A Class 6 student, Aryan Amit Waghmare, 10, was allegedly meted out the strange 'punishment' by his teacher Shweta Gupta, as the entire classroom looked. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uUSuvK Indo-Asian News Service

Saudi Arabia slams Israel for adopting law defining itself as nation-state of Jewish people, says it perpetuates 'racial discrimination'

Saudi Arabia expressed its disapproval regarding Israel adopting a law that defined it as the nation-state of Jews. Saudi said that the move could perpetuate "racial discrimination" from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uO6OpK Agence France-Presse

Who trolls better, BJP or Congress? Creativity of online army would put legendary artistes to shame

The moment Rahul Gandhi tweets something, an army descends, mostly humans, but also many bots, to attack him in ways even Picasso would praise. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LuzGhc Anuvab Pal

Narendra Modi taunts Opposition at Uttar Pradesh rally, says it 'gave unwanted hug' as it doesn't have reason for 'lack of trust'

Narendra Modi's Kisan Kalyan Rally is his fifth public address in Uttar Pradesh in three weeks, indicating the importance of the state, which has 80 Lok Sabha seats. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uO6DuA FP Staff

No-confidence motion not an occasion for frivolity, Rahul Gandhi appeared deeply ignorant, writes Arun Jaitley

Rahul has repeatedly shown that he is ignorant of facts. But to insist on disclosure of financial details, which indirectly involves the disclosures of the strategic equipment on the aircraft, is to hurt national interest. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LsDOhF Arun Jaitley

Jairam Ramesh on chronicling the political partnership of Indira Gandhi and bureaucrat PN Haksar

In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, Jairam Ramesh speaks about his new book Intertwined Lives, which presents a compelling portrait of PN Haksar as Indira Gandhi's "alter ego during her period of glory" from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2JIxKNd Rashme Sehgal

Kerala floods: Toll rises to 41; Centre sanctions Rs 80 crore as assistance to deal with 'unprecedented rain'

The team, headed by Rijiju and accompanied by Union Tourism Minister Alphons Kannanthanam will visit rain-affected areas in Kerala. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LoOFct Press Trust of India

Formalin scare: Goa health minister Vishwajit Rane seeks to ban seafood imports to prevent fish contamination

Goa's Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that the only way to half formalin contamination is by banning import of seafood from outside the state from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2JI6231 Press Trust of India

No-confidence motion: Shiv Sena dancing the foxtrot with BJP by clinging onto its share in central, Maharashtra govts

The Shiv Sena has been throwing mixed signals about its stand on the BJP and appears to be confused about its political alliance. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O7xFGm Mahesh Vijapurkar

National Herald case: Subramanian Swamy records his statement before Delhi court, hearing posted for 25 August

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Saturday recorded his statement before a Delhi court in the National Herald case, filed by him against Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, his mother Sonia Gandhi and other accused. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NvRwxK Press Trust of India

Alwar mob lynching: Two arrested after villagers beat man to death on suspicion of cow smuggling in Rajasthan

In yet another case of mob lynching, a man was reportedly killed on the suspicion of cow smuggling by a group of villagers in Rajasthan's Alwar district, as per reports. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O3d1qJ FP Staff

SC questions Centre over non-utilisation of environment protection fund; demands expenditure plan for Rs 77,000 crore

Expressing concern over non-utilisation of Rs 77,000 crore which was meant for environment protection fund, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre about how it intends to spend the "huge amount." from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NAvs4X Indo-Asian News Service

Narendra Modi likely to announce welfare schemes for farmers in Shahjahanpur today, hold fifth rally in UP in three weeks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a 'Kisan Kalyan Rally' in Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Oa3lei Press Trust of India

Haryana godman Baba Amarpuri arrested for raping 120 women; 60-year-old accused of drugging, filming victims

The Haryana Police arrested 60-year-old self-proclaimed godman Baba Amarpuri in Fatehabad on Friday for allegedly raping 120 women under the guise of treatment from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uBt8nA FP Staff

Vidarbha's cotton farmers dread repeat of last monsoon's pink bollworm attack which destroyed 80% of their crop

With the onset of a steady monsoon, farmers of water-starved Vidarbha in north-eastern Maharashtra are getting ready to sow cotton. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NutZ0b IndiaSpend

Jammu and Kashmir: LeT militant from Pakistan shot dead in encounter with security forces in Kupwara district's Handwara area

A Pakistani militant belonging to terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was killed by the security forces in an encounter on Friday in the Handwara area of Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NAKojU Press Trust of India

Narendra Modi wins no-confidence motion comfortably with 325 votes; AIADMK polled in favour of govt

The Narendra Modi government on Friday passed the no-confidenc emotion moved by the Opposition with an overwhelming majority with the government getting 325 out of a total 451 votes. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LxMLTP Indo-Asian News Service

Supreme Court Collegium recommends Justice Aniruddha Bose as Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court

The Supreme Court also recommended Madras High Court Chief Justice Indira Banerjee and Odisha High Court Chief Justice Vineet Saran as Supreme Court judges from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uBi1Lo Press Trust of India

Maharashtra farm loan waiver: Individuals made eligible for scheme, move to cost state additional Rs 1,000 cr

The Maharashtra government will write off Rs 1.5 lakh debt of each individual who has taken farm loan, provided he/she clears the rest of the dues in advance. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LBsKvu FP Staff

Ram Vilas Paswan says Centre to bring in ordinance if Supreme Court delivers 'adverse verdict' on SC/ST Act

The Centre had moved the apex court in April seeking a review of its judgment by which safeguards were put with respect to the SC/ST Act. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uEmYTA Press Trust of India

French govt takes note of Rahul Gandhi's charges on Rafale deal in Lok Sabha, says 'can't reveal all details'

France took note of Rahul's speech in the Lok Sabha said that France and India concluded a security agreement, which legally binds the two States to protect the classified information. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2A42KIa FP Staff

Delhi HC sets aside penalty imposed on Kanhaiya Kumar by JNU; says order 'unsustainable on innumerable counts'

Kumar had moved the high court on 17 July seeking direction to quash the office order of 4 July passed by JNU through the chief proctor. He was held guilty for doing an act in violation of discipline and conduct and the fine was imposed on him. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uD2Ocy Press Trust of India

AgustaWestland chopper deal: CBI denies it forced accused Christian Michel to name Sonia Gandhi

The CBI on Friday said it has not questioned Christian Michel, the alleged middleman in the controversial AgustaWestland chopper deal. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LBsxsc Press Trust of India

Mumbai realises gravity of plastic menace during monsoon, says BMC; for ban to succeed, civic body needs to ensure people accept law

The plastic ban undoubtedly has promise, and effective waste management, disposal and recycling can take us a step closer to bringing down pollution levels. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LoDCjG Shraddha Chowdhury and Swati Kamble

Women in Science: Aparna Rao is looking for ways to counter the irreversible effects of glaucoma

Aparna Rao is working on finding a cure for glaucoma - among the most mysterious and deadly diseases to affect the human eye. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O0iQWb The Life of Science

Supreme Court Collegium ignores govt's objection, reiterates Justice KM Joseph's elevation as apex court judge

Delhi High Court asks Crime Branch for status report on Daati Maharaj sexual assault case

Justice Mukta Gupta issued notice to Delhi Police Crime Branch about the Daati Maharaj case based on the victim's petition, in which she also urged the court to direct the investigating agency to arrest the accused. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uR04Yn Press Trust of India

Government turns down Supreme Court collegium's recommendation to appoint Aniruddha Bose as chief justice of Delhi High Court

The government has turned down a recommendation of the Supreme Court collegium to appoint Aniruddha Bose, a judge of the Calcutta High Court, as the chief justice of the Delhi High Court. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LsrM87 Press Trust of India

Gopaldas Neeraj passes away at 93: A rare voice whose poetry spoke truth to power

The tag of the 'people's poet' is commonly thrown around. But for Gopaldas Neeraj, it is perhaps accurate from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2JENDV4

SC expresses concern over deaths in pothole-related accidents, asks its road safety committee to submit report within 2 weeks

Supreme Court on Friday expressed concern over deaths in accident caused by potholes on roads across the country. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2msyBIG Press Trust of India

'This cannot go on': Ram Nath Kovind says number of female students in IITs distressingly low

Of the 11,653 students enrolled in IIT Kharagpur, only 1,925 are girls, a little over 16 per cent, the president said, adding participation of women in higher education and in science and technology in the country from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zUtvOZ Sarojini Pradhan

Heavy rains cause 39 deaths in two weeks in Kerala; over one lakh people seek refuge in relief camps

As many as 1.18 lakh people have sought refuge in relief camps across Kerala, as rains continued to lash several parts of the state in varied intensity, official sources said on Friday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2munjDL Press Trust of India

India's water crisis: Errant rainfall, dearth of employment opportunities cause migration from Bundelkhand's farmlands

Farmers from Bundelkhand, eight districts of Uttar Pradesh and five districts of Madhya Pradesh have been moving to cities due to agrarian distress. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zX7K18 Saurabh Sharma

BJP govt tells Parliament no data available on mob lynching; fact check shows this isn't entirely true

Between 2014 and March, 2018, 45 persons were killed in 40 cases of mob lynching across 9 states, & at least 217 persons had been arrested, MHA data shows. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mxagBm IndiaSpend

#TalkToAMuslim: To begin a meaningful interfaith dialogue, we must speak about shared concerns

I am a Muslim and this is the conversation we really need to have, writes Nazia Erum from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zUtfQ1 Nazia Erum

PM to address farmers' rally in UP's Shahjahanpur on Saturday; party workers, leaders of 8 districts to attend

The Shahjahanpur district administration is making all efforts to ensure the smooth conduct of the rally in view of the rainy season from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mwM7LB Press Trust of India

Industry must step in to make farming lucrative, pull Indiaout of debt and depression, writes Sadhguru

Poor performance on the agriculture front has resulted in poverty and lack of nourishment in rural India created a huge health crisis. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uQyACb Jaggi Vasudev

Pathalgadi supporters misguiding Adivasi culture and tradition, says gram sabha of Jharkhand village

People of Chitramu village in Khunti district have admitted that they had been misled by the supporters of 'Pathalgadi' and pledged to implement the schemes of Jharkhand government. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2msyrB4 Press Trust of India

AgustaWestland chopper scam: Delhi court to consider taking cognisance of ED's charge sheet on 23 July

The probe agency had on 18 July filed a supplementary charge sheet in a Delhi court accusing former AgustaWestland and Finmeccanica directors Giuseppe Orsi and Bruno Spagnolini, and ex-IAF chief SP Tyagi of money laundering in a VVIP chopper bribery scam case. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uQyo5V Press Trust of India

MPBSE declares results for Class 10, Class 12 supplementary exam; check results at mpbse.nic.in

The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) declared the results for the supplementary exam (RWL) for Classes 10 and 12. Check results on mpbse.nic.in. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mtQbvP FP Staff

NEET 2018: Supreme Court stays Madras HC order awarding 196 grace marks to students who took exam in Tamil

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order of the Madurai bench of Madras High Court awarding 196 grace marks to NEET students. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zRswiB Press Trust of India

Bastar development offensive: Once a Maoist territory, Chitaloor village leads war on pollution, uses solar power for irrigation

With village literacy rate at 37.2 percent, almost all the girls go to school in Chitaloor to increase its present female literacy rate, which is at a meagre 13.8 percent. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uRDGht Debobrat Ghose

Three sanitation workers die of suffocation while cleaning a tank in Meerut factory owned by BSP leader's brother

Three sanitation workers died of suffocation on Thursday in Meerut while they were cleaning a tank at a factory owned by former BSP MP Haji Shahid Akhlaq's brother. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mwcukN FP Staff

Gauri Lankesh murder case: SIT arrests seventh suspect involved in journalist's killing; accused sent to 6-day custody

SIT has arrested the seventh suspect who is involved in the killing of journalist Gauri Lankesh. The suspect has been sent to a six-day custody from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uM6GqZ Press Trust of India

Mohsin Shaikh murder: Lynch mobs have become emboldened since BJP came to power, says victim's father

'Since Narendra Modi came to power, lynch mobs have been emboldened. They are busy polarising people', said the father of murdered techie Mohsin Shaikh. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O0TbMK Parth MN

After Karnataka elections, Chikmagalur farmers use Narendra Modi, Amit Shah cutouts as scarecrows

Two months after the Karnataka Assembly elections, Chikmagalur farmers have found an innovative way of using politicians cardboard cutouts that were used during campaigns. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uwIx8o FP Staff

22-year-old accuses 40 men of raping her for four consecutive days in Haryana's Panchkula; two arrested

In a complaint lodged with the Chandigarh Police on Thursday, she alleged that she was held captive in a guest house in the Morni Hills from 15 to 18 July where the accused took turns to rape her. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uQe2Kd Press Trust of India

Mumbai: 78 women prisoners of Byculla jail admitted to JJ Hospital after complaining of nausea, vomitting

As many as 78 women prisoners of Byculla jail were admitted to the state-run JJ Hospital in Mumbai on Friday after they complained of nausea, vomiting and loose motion, hospital sources said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mwZZFG Press Trust of India

Ryan International murder case: SC rejects bail plea of juvenile accused of killing 7-year-old boy in Gurgaon

The Supreme Court has rejected the bail plea of 16-year-old boy who was accused of killing a 7-year-old boy in a private school in Gurgaon from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zUjxwX Press Trust of India

Narendra Modi to visit Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa from 23 to 27 July; PM to attend BRICS Summit in Johannesburg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa from 23-27 July, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Friday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mxDlNm Press Trust of India

Vaishno Devi pilgrim dies in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi; fresh batch of over 1,700 Amarnath Yatris leaves for Kashmir

An 85-year-old pilgrim died near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, while a fresh batch of 1,753 Amaranth pilgrims on Friday left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp for the valley from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zSIJE5 Press Trust of India

No-confidence motion: #BhookampAaneWalaHai hashtag on Twitter mocks Rahul Gandhi's 2016 'earthquake' statement

As Rahul Gandhi prepares to speak on behalf of the Congress in the no-confidence motion debate on Friday, BJP MPs and supporters are taking the opportunity to remind him of his "earthquake" statement in December 2016. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mxPbXK FP Staff

ICAI to declare CA Final and CA CPT result today; check scores at icaiexam.icai.org, caresults.icai.org

The results for CA, (CPT) is expected to be announced today at 6 pm by the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI). Check at icaiexam.icai.org, caresults.icai.org from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Jo6zHf FP Staff

24-hour helpline set up for inter-caste couples, says Tamil Nadu govt; special cells formed in all districts and cities

There is an online complaint registration facility in both the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems and mobile app for citizens wherein complaints can be given online by aggrieved persons from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mxPdik Press Trust of India

India saw major reduction in HIV infections over past 7 years, says UNAIDS report; AIDS-related deaths down from 160,000 to 69,000

An UNAIDS report said that India has seen a major reduction in HIV infections, AIDS-related deaths between 2010 and 2017 from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zV9ZSy Press Trust of India

Maharashtra govt to reserve 16% job posts for Marathas if Bombay HC allows quota for community, says Devendra Fadnavis

The Maharashtra government would allot 16 percent of the 72,000 posts it is going to fill to the Maratha candidates in the form of backlog if the Bombay High Court allows quota for the community, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LyJAez Press Trust of India

Attack on Swami Agnivesh: A personal note on the man who escaped a violent mob in Jharkhand's Pakur

Swami Agnivesh is back home. "Alive," he points out when Archbishop of Delhi Anil Couto calls on him at the Arya Samaj offices he is staying at after his return from Ranchi and a brief stay at the Trauma Centre at Safdarjung Hospital from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uAyOOF John Dayal

RIE CEE Result 2018 declared for B.Ed., B.Ed.-M.Ed., M.Ed. entrance; check at ncert-cee.kar.nic.in

The Regional Institute of Education (RIE) has announced the results of Common Entrance Exam 2018 for admission to B.Ed, B.Ed-M.Ed, and M.Ed examinations. The result is available on ncert-cee.kar.nic.in from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LyJq6X FP Staff

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Pakistan says case against Indian 'spy's' conviction in ICJ is 'very strong'

Pakistan on Thursday said that its case was "very strong" in the ICJ on the conviction of Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav who was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uBZmyP Press Trust of India

Swami Agnivesh assault case: Jharkhand probe team visits Pakur; owner and staff of hotel where social worker stayed, interrogated

Senior civil and police officials, part of a Jharkhand govt inquiry team, visited Pakur to investigate into the assault on social worker Swami Agnivesh allegedly by activists of BJP-affiliated youth wings, officials said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LC8IRS Press Trust of India

APSC cash-for-job scam: 19 arrested officers, including BJP MP RP Sarma's daughter, sent to 11-day police custody

A special court in Guwahati on Thursday sent the 19 people, including the daughter of BJP MP RP Sharma, arrested in the APSC cash-for-job scam in Assam to 11 days police custody. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uyHUeO Press Trust of India

Truckers to go on indefinite strike today to demand reduction in diesel price, toll fees

Millions of truckers from across the country are set to go on an indefinite strike on Friday, demanding a slew of actions from government, including lowering diesel prices and toll fees from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LBcLxt Press Trust of India

Indo-Pacific region must be 'free, open and inclusive' to avoid protectionism, says EAM Sushma Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that Indo-Pacific region must be "free, open and inclusive" in the India-ASEAN dialogue in Delhi on Thursday from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uBsbeS Press Trust of India

No-confidence motion: Govt prepares to blunt Opposition offensive as it claims to have numbers; BJD yet to reveal stand

The Lok Sabha is set to debate and vote on a no-confidence motion, first time after 2003 when BJP's coalition government under Atal Bihari Vajpayee registered a thumping win against its political detractors. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2A1LMK6 FP Staff

India's bilateral ties with Iran stand on their own, not affected by US sanctions, says MoS External Affairs VK Singh

Less than three weeks before the first wave of US sanctions against Iran kicks in, India on Wednesday made it clear that its bilateral relations with Tehran stand on their own and are not influenced by its ties with any third country. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uArT7U Press Trust of India

Venkaiah Naidu pulls up Jitendra Singh for using archaic 'I beg' phrase in RS, says MPs stopped using expression in 2017

When the Upper House met for the day, Jitendra Singh laid the papers concerning the Department of Space, saying that "I beg to lay papers listed against my name...". This led Venkaiah Naidu to say "we have given up begging one year back. You are lagging." from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zWrIJg Press Trust of India

India, US to hold first '2+2 dialogue' on 6 September in New Delhi, says State Department; Mike Pompeo, Jim Mattis to attend

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary James Mattis would travel to India for the dialogue. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uDhOHg Press Trust of India

Rs 1,484 crore spent on Narendra Modi's foreign travel, aircraft maintenance since 2014, reveals government data

Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh said that Rs 1,484 crore has been spent on the Prime Minister's foreign travel since 2014 from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zUNRYu Press Trust of India

Noida twin-building collapse: Toddler, women among 9 dead as rescue operations continue; 5 arrested so far

Rescue operations in Greater Noida continued on Thursday night as nine bodies, including that of women and a toddler, were so far pulled out from the debris of the two adjacent buildings that collapsed on the outskirts of Delhi, officials said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uBYJ8p FP Staff

Four arrested for assaulting 21-year-old Russian tourist in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai; hunt on for six others

Four out of six men, who were detained in the alleged sexual assault of a 21-year-old Russian tourist, was arrested on Thursday, police said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Lzf44j Press Trust of India

Maharashtra dairy farmers call off strike after govt accepts key demand, hikes milk price to Rs 25 per litre from 21 July

An end to the four-day agitation by dairy farmers appeared in sight on Thursday, with the Maharashtra government announcing that it had accepted a key demand of the protesters. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uDhB6W FP Staff

Normal life in Manipur paralysed due to strike called by university students' union seeking removal of V-C

Educational institutes, shops, markets and government offices in Manipur were closed and vehicular movement remained suspended. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zRzHra Press Trust of India

Centre mulling idea of enacting law to curb mob lynching or amending IPC, says senior govt functionary

The Centre is learnt to have begun preliminary discussions on the possibility of bringing a new law to curb mob lynching, and one of the options being mulled is to amend the Indian Penal Code to define 'mob lynching' as a penal offence, a senior government functionary said on Thursday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uAyLSZ Press Trust of India

Mumbai's Elphinstone Road railway station is now Prabhadevi; renaming was done following demands by BJP, Shiv Sena

Elphinstone Road station on the suburban rail network of Mumbai is now Prabhadevi station. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zRzFj2 Press Trust of India

Monsoon Session Day 2: Govt attacked on corruption, black money as LS, RS pass bills on economic offenders, bribery

The Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, which was earlier brought in as an Ordinance, was passed by the Lok Sabha, even as the Opposition questioned the government's sincerity in taking any action against them. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uDhpVg FP Staff

Sushma Swaraj at Delhi Dialogue: External affairs minister says Indo-Pacific must be 'free, open and inclusive'

Sushma Swaraj said there was an imperative need for eschewing protectionism and avoiding return to great power rivalries. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zRzAfe Press Trust of India

Bus falls in gorge in Uttarakhand's Tehri killing 14, 17 hurt; Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of dead, Rs 50,000 to injured

An Uttarakhand Roadways bus rolled down a 250-metre deep gorge around 15 kilometre from Chamba in Tehri district early killing fourteen persons, including two women, and injuring seventeen others, officials said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uDTipu Press Trust of India

Five students killed, four injured in Odisha road accident; truck driver flees as angry locals torch vehicle

The accident occurred near Odisha's Rahanja village under Bhadrak Rural police station when the children - studying in class 9 - were returning home from Ranitel High School from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zRzvIs Press Trust of India

Rain claims 28 lives in last 10 days in Kerela; 86,598 people take shelter in relief camps

At least 569 relief camps have been opened in the state so far - 194 in Alapuzha, the maximum, housing 11,090 families - control room sources said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2muWTBX Press Trust of India

Infosys Foundation, Bangalore Metro sign memorandum of understanding for constructing station

According to the MoU, the station to be named Infosys Foundation - Konappana Agrahara Metro Station, will be spread over two lakh square feet. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zRXRBH Press Trust of India

States to give affidavit on accuracy of translated NEET papers from next year, says Prakash Javadekar

Javadekar was responding to an issue raised by AIADMK member Vijila Sathyananth regarding the inaccurate translation of NEET questions in Tamil and the problems faced by students during Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mur0t4 Press Trust of India

Aircel-Maxis case: CBI names P Chidambaram, son Karti as accused in fresh supplementary chargesheet

P Chidambaram's role had come under the scanner of investigating agencies in the Aircel-Maxis deal of Rs 3,500 crore and INX Media case involving Rs 305 crore from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zTVI8H Press Trust of India

World Environment Day: To counter single-use plastic, realistic 'extended producer responsibility' targets must be set

At the World Environment Day event in Delhi, both Vasudev and Mirza talked about new and hazardous urban habits like buying bananas from supermarkets where they come in cling-wrapped plastic trays instead of the local street vendors. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LnQ4wp Pallavi Rebbapragada

International Yoga Day 2018: Modi performs aasanas in Dehradun as controversy erupts in West Bengal; Kota fetches world record

On the occassion of the World Yoga day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday performed Yoga with over 50,000 enthusiasts at the Forest Research Institute campus in Dehradun and said that the ancient Indian discipline has emerged as the most powerful unifying force in a strife-torn world. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MLdbmc FP Staff

Pathalgadi movement: BJP's attempts to reap political dividends from ongoing rebellion fuel tribal ire

The ruling BJP in Chhattisgarh seems bent on reaping a political dividend from the ongoing Pathalgadi movement in the state by allegedly dividing tribals. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2JqxthU Neeraj Agrawal

Pathalgadi movement: Ahead of polls, Chhattisgarh BJP attacks tribal practice as 'conspiracy' by Christian community

Election year in Chhattisgarh has stirred up all kinds of political plots, and the Pathalgadi movement is getting ensnared in it. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zTVsqf Kunnathully Nakulan Kishore

States given Rs 2,969 cr to tackle waterlogging problem under AMRUT scheme says Hardeep Singh Puri

Puri said barring Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya the first installment has been released to all states on approval of state annual action plans (SAAP). from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mwDnF8 Press Trust of India

Encounter breaks out between security forces, militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara; no casualties reported

An encounter between a joint team of police and army and suspected militants is underway in the Batpora area of Handwara district in Jammu and Kashmir. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zTV9M7 FP Staff

India, European Union may announce end of free trade agreement talks as key differences remain unresolved

A revival of the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, negotiations for which have stalled since 2013, was expected to begin this year. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uAv7ID FP Staff

Goa Congress women's wing chief among five people booked for revealing identity of molestation victim

The Goa Women Police Station today filed an FIR against state Congress' women's wing president Pratima Coutinho, its vice president Savitri Kavlekar, Netravali village panchayat's deputy sarpanch Abhijit Desai and panch members Vitthal Gaonkar and Prakash Bhagat from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zS1APB Press Trust of India

Maharashtra milk crisis: Farmers need to get a fair price, but subsidy is not the solution

Farmers won't produce more if the prices they get from other cooperatives remain low. The unwillingness to produce more because of low prices offered by the private dairy sector is indeed the real truth behind the current milk crisis. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uxdIR2 RN Bhaskar

AAP-LG standoff: Centre to rope in Harish Salve, other veteran lawyers to bolster Anil Baijal's legal defence

Centre has roped in three veteran lawyers - Harish Salve, CA Sundaram and Rakesh Dwivedi - to defend Delhi L-G Anil Baijal in a batch of upcoming cases. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NsuJCR FP Staff

Lucknow Imam seeks ban on TV debates around Islam and Shariat after cleric slaps woman lawyer in live show

Stating that these debates hurt the religious sentiments of the Muslims community, Mahli has appealed to the government, writing to the Press Council of India and has formed a three-member board for the same from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O19aur FP Staff

Potholes in Mumbai: Woman sustains head injuries after falling off scooter in Tardeo, condition stable says doctor

A 35-year-old woman landed in the hospital in Mumbai after she fell off her bike due to potholes and sustained multiple head injuries, after allegedly hitting a pothole outside Tardeo police station on Wednesday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NtszTB FP Staff

IAF to participate in air combat exercise in Australia: New Delhi-Canberra ties on the upswing, but disagreements remain

Although exactly how Australia can manage China's rise is debatable, there is a bipartisan consensus about India being a reliable partner. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uMKRYq Vinay Kaura

Verses from the Valley: How contemporary Kashmiri poets are leading a revival of Urdu poetry

In recent times, Urdu poetry has gained momentum as a medium of expression for Srinagar's youth. Through all the political, religious, and social changes that Kashmir has witnessed over the years - the Valley's poetry too has co-evolved. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O4Hepg Ali Saffudin

India's water crisis: Limited irrigation, scarcity of water threatens cultivation of Dehradun's prized basmati rice

The Dehradun basmati, the pride of Uttarakhand, could soon be hard to find in stores and supermarkets because of scarcity of water, limited irrigation. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NoZPeP Kamal Bhargava and Namrata Gulati Sapra

Behind All India Radio's ambitious undertaking to document the songs and oral stories of India

All India Radio's attempt to save the oral stories and songs of India is a project so vast, it will take at least four more years to complete an initial batch of recordings. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O03AIw

FYJC 2018 2nd merit list for Mumbai and Pune released; check on mumbai.11thadmission.net, pune.11thadmission.net

The second merit list for First Year Junior College's (FYJC) admission was released online. Candidates can check their results for Mumbai on mumbai.11thadmission.net and Pune on pune.11thadmission.net from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2No1lxy FP Staff

CAG pulls up Tamil Nadu forest department over unapproved construction by Isha Foundation in protected zone

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has pulled up the Tamil Nadu Forest Department over some unapproved constructions by the Isha Foundation in an ecologically sensitive zone in the state. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2ubRJiA FP Staff

Toilets to solar panel scams: What the money trail on the policies implemented in a Bundelkhand village reveals

In Paprenda, a Bundelkhand village, budget upon budget allocated for development - from roads to hand-pumps - has disappeared down the drain. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LktlVE Khabar Lahariya

Over 100 trees cut in Kodagu for chief minister HD Kumaraswamy's one-day visit; DC says order was 'misinterpreted'

Around 100 first-generation trees were cut in the Kodugu district of Karnataka's Coorg without consulting the forest department ahead of chief minister HD Kumaraswamy's visit from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Jxv05j FP Staff

BR Ambedkar statue damaged by 'anti-social elements' in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia; second such incident in a month

Anti-social elements damaged the statue this morning, Superintendent of Police SP Ganguly said. The face and a finger of the statue were reportedly damaged. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Lktjx0 Press Trust of India

Govt plans 50 percent reservation for SC/ST applicants in teaching positions at state-run universities, says HRD ministry

Union HRD minister Javadekar said that the government is planning to allot 50 percent reservations for SC/ST applicants in teaching positions in government universities and colleges from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2JxuRPj Press Trust of India

Influential Shiroor mutt seer Lakshmivara Tirtha Swami passes away at 55; hospital suspects poisoning

Shiroor mutt's seer Lakshmivara Tirtha Swami was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Kasturba Hospital in Manipal on Wednesday, following health complications likely caused due to food poisoning. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LktfgK FP Staff

Rahul Gandhi posts 'pop quiz' following attack on Swami Agnivesh, asks Twitter to guess who uses hatred and fear to maintain power

In a jibe at the BJP over the assault on social activist Swami Agnivesh, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday posted a "pop quiz" on Twitter, asking, "I use hatred and fear to maintain the hierarchy of power, who am I". from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2JxuWm5 Press Trust of India

Anti-trafficking bill not a rights-positive legislation, may further marginalise sex workers, trans people, children

The Anti-Trafficking Bill conflates trafficking with sex work, and therefore, impacts consenting adult sex workers, marginalising them further. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Lo8tww Deya Bhattacharya

India's healthcare woes: Out-of-pocket medical expenses pushed 55 million into poverty in 2017, says PHFI study

Out-of-pocket (OOP) health expenses drove 55 million Indians - more than the population of South Korea, Spain or Kenya - into poverty in 2017. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2JxuN21 IndiaSpend

14 killed, 17 injured as bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand's Tehri district; CM Trivendra Singh announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia

The accident occurred near Kirgani on Rishikesh-Chamba-Gangotri highway around 8 am when the Uttarakhand Roadways bus plunged into a 250-metre deep gorge from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Lkt7hg Press Trust of India

Chhattisgarh: Seven Naxals killed in encounter with security forces along border of Bijapur, Dantewada districts

The skirmish took place at around 6 am in the forest near Timinar and Pusnar villages along the border of Bijapur and Dantewada districts in Chhattisgarh when a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) was out on an anti-Maoist operation from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uJkUcf Press Trust of India

JOSAA 2018 releases seventh list of seat allotment for admission to IITs, NITs and IIITs; check results on josaa.nic.in

Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released the seventh allotment list. Candidates can check their results on josaa.nic.in from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Ls8pfD FP Staff

US offers India armed version of Guardian drone; New Delhi to sign up for 'intrusive' communications framework before deal

An Indian defense source said the military wanted a drone not just for surveillance but also to be able to hunt down targets at land and sea. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zUqTRe Reuters

Karnataka SSLC supplementary result 2018 released; check at kseeb.kar.nic.in

Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has released the Karnataka SSLC Supplementary Result 2018 today. The results can be checked on the official website kseeb.kar.nic.in. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2JxuG6B FP Staff

Maharashtra dairy farmers' protests: Swabhimani Paksha MP Raju Shetti meets water resources minister, threatens state-wide strike

Raju Shetti will be negotiating with the state's Water Resources Management Minister Girish Mahajan about the protests of milk suppliers. He has called for a state-wide strike on Thursday if his demands are not met from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Ln1Sm3 Press Trust of India

Narendra Modi blames Congress-led UPA govt for not electrifying rural India, insists NDA working in 'mission mode'

Modi asserted that numerous villages were electrified villages by the NDA government through Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, and Saubhagya (Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana) scheme. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uK9aGb FP Staff

Karnataka SSLC supplementary result 2018 expected to release today; check at kseeb.kar.nic.in

Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) is expected to release the Karnataka SSLC Supplementary Result 2018 today. The results can be checked on the official website kseeb.kar.nic.in. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uGbNJc FP Staff

Two buildings collapse in Greater Noida: 9 killed, several feared trapped under rubble; landowner, 3 others arrested

Eight people were killed and several feared trapped under the rubble of two adjacent buildings which collapsed in Greater Noida on the outskirts of the National Capital, officials said on Wednesday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mqW0tZ Press Trust of India

Over a lakh prisoners in Telangana educated under 'Vidhya Dan' programme; prisons department aims for 100 percent literacy

More than 1.13 lakh illiterate prisoners have been made literates under the Telangana Prisons Department's 'Vidhya Dan' programme over the past four years, a top official said on Wednesday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uIMoib Press Trust of India

Chhattisgarh: Three women among seven Naxals killed in Bijapur encounter with security forces

Karnataka challenges Cauvery Water Management Authority; HD Kumaraswamy says it was set up without consulting state

HD Kumaraswamy will hold a meeting in Delhi to press for debates regarding the setting up of Cauvery Water Management Authority as Karnataka's farmers were against it from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zNhFpM Press Trust of India

Narendra Modi to address residents of newly-electrified villages via NaMo App today: PM again couples technology and governance with politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tryst with technology and its use during electoral campaigns has intensified during the last four years of his rule at the Centre. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2myhMwd FP Staff

IAF to participate in 3-week multinational Exercise Pitch Black 2018 defence drill in Australia for first time from 24 July

For the first time, the Indian Air Force will be participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2018 (PB-18), a three-week multinational drill scheduled from 24 July in Australia, an official statement said on Wednesday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uIMbeT Press Trust of India

Intel reports warn of terrorists attack near LoC, Amarnath Yatra; claim ISI training LeT, Hizbul men to target naval base

The intelligence agencies have warned the government that a group of terrorists could be waiting near the Line of Control (LoC) to infiltrate into the Indian territory. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2myhIMZ FP Staff

Attack on Swami Agnivesh: Jharkhand minister CP Singh claims 'fraud' activist conspired to get himself thrashed

Jharkhand urban development minister CP Singh dubbed Agnivesh a "fraud" who sported saffron robes to "deceive people". "I have known him for the last 40 years. No Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) worker was involved in the thrashing." from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zTpDhc FP Staff

Anti-Sterlite protests: Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu govt to submit videos, intelligence report related to Tuticorin police firing

The Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to submit all videos related to the police firing and violence during the anti-Sterlite protests in Tuticorin along with the intelligence report on the prolonged agitation. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2myhGER Press Trust of India

Mob lynching isn't a mere law and order problem; it's a public spectacle with its roots in religion and politics

Lynching ceases to be a transgression or a lapse in the law but the climax of a particular configuration of politics. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uIM2bl Kartik Maini

Monsoon Session of Parliament: Lok Sabha passes bill to amend RTE Act, scraps 'no detention policy' in schools

A bill to amend the Right to Education (RTE) Act to abolish the 'no detention policy' in schools was passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2myhDZH Press Trust of India

Ghatkopar crash: Devendra Fadnavis says FIR will be lodged against plane owners if they forced pilot into test flight

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that an FIR would be registered against the owners of the aircraft which crashed in Mumbai last month if they were found to have forced the pilot to conduct a test flight despite adverse opinion. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uILTVl Press Trust of India

Monsoon Session of Parliament: India' first comprehensive anti-trafficking bill introduced in Lok Sabha

India' first comprehensive anti-trafficking bill seeking to deal with the crime from the point of prevention, protection and rehabilitation was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mtmIlX Press Trust of India

'It's not about politics': Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights defends UN's Kashmir report

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights released a statement on Wednesday defending the first-ever UN human rights report on Kashmir and said the issue "is not about politics" and the report was "to assist the States". from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zPmaA9 FP Staff

Maharashtra Police issues notice to state road development authority over rising pothole-related accidents

Police issued a notice to the executive engineer of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation in suburban Bandra, after a pothole-related death in Thane district last week from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2myhxkN Press Trust of India

Monsoon Session Day 1: RS, LS debate mob lynching, key legislations passed; govt to face no-confidence motion on Friday

the talking point of the day was an opposition-sponsored no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi government, the first to be admitted since the BJP-led dispensation came to power four years ago. Here is a breakdown on highlights of the day from both Houses. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zUbosw FP Staff

VVIP chopper scam: ED files fresh charge sheet against former directors of AgustaWestland, Finmeccanica

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a fresh charge sheet in a Delhi court accusing former AgustaWestland and Finmeccanica directors Giuseppe Orsi and Bruno Spagnolini and ex-IAF chief SP Tyagi of money laundering in a VVIP chopper bribery scam case. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mqQDeh Press Trust of India

Andheri bridge collapse: Indian Railway says corrosion, overloading caused part of ROB to break off

Corrosion of steel brackets and piling of additional weight by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation led to the partial collapse of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) in Andheri earlier this month, a railway probe report has said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uILrX9 Press Trust of India

Swami Agnivesh attacked: No arrests yet; activist alleges incident a 'conspiracy of Jharkhand govt'

Agnivesh - who was attacked in Pakur town on Tuesday by a mob he claimed belonged to BJP-affiliated youth groups - meanwhile, said he failed to get an audience with Governor Draupadi Murmu on Wednesday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mrR5cr Press Trust of India

Monsoon Session of Parliament: No-confidence motion moved against Centre, admitted by Lok Sabha Speaker

A no-confidence motion on Wednesday was moved against the Narendra Modi government in the Lok Sabha, with Speaker Sumitra Mahajan admitting it and saying she would announce the date for a debate on it in "2-3 days". from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uGbmi2 Press Trust of India

Vehicles of president, VP, governors, L-G must have registration numbers, rules Delhi High Court

The vehicles of these authorities need to get proper registration and shall clearly display the registration numbers, ruled Delhi High Court from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2JxTWcN FP Staff

Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE updates: Venkaiah Naidu speaks in 10 languages in RS to introduce translation services in 22 Indian dialects

The no-confidence motion backed by the Opposition parties like TDP and Congress will be taken up in the Lower House on Friday. Speaker Sumitra Mahajan made an announcement in this regard after the Lok Sabha reconvened at 2.10 pm. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LlT6ok FP Staff

Akhilesh Yadav helps accident survivors on Agra-Lucknow expressway, sends them to hospital in a convoy vehicle

Akhilesh Yadav was also travelling through Agra-Lucknow expressway where the accident happened, saw the three injured lying on the road with their damaged vehicles from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2JxjOpk FP Staff

AgustaWestland chopper scam: ED files supplementary chargesheet against former IAF chief SP Tyagi, six others

The charge sheet, filed through special public prosecutor NK Matta, names as accused the Tyagi brothers, including SP Tyagi, Khaitan, Italian middlemen Carlo Gerosa and Guido Haschke, and Finmeccanica, the parent company of AgustaWestland. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LiL4wJ Press Trust of India

Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE updates: BJP, TMC issue whips ahead of Friday's no-confidence motion debate

Central Railway shuts Matunga railway station foot-over-bridge after finding cracks in it

A foot-over-bridge (FOB) connected to the Matunga railway station on the Central Railway has been shut for the public after cracks were found in it, civic officials said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O0iZJd Press Trust of India

Sonal Mansingh on Rajya Sabha nomination: 'It's a validation of Indian art, culture and tradition'

Sonal Mansingh is as modest about her recent Rajya Sabha nomination as she is about the numerous other honours she's received through a nearly six-decade career. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2unnkO7 Vandana Shukla

Amarnath pilgrim dies after accident in Jammu; 18th batch of 1,983 yatris leave from base camp

The woman was part of a group which had arrived in the city and was getting registration for Amarnath Yatra when the incident occurred. Her death raised the number of people killed in the ongoing "yatra" to 27, the officials said, from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O0iGy3 Press Trust of India

Manohar Parrikar bans fish imports in Goa till July end after formalin scare

The move comes after the Goa Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) had earlier confirmed the presence of the organic compound in fish imported from other states. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NpI4fd Press Trust of India

Supreme Court on Sabarimala women's entry: Judges say everyone should be allowed inside, no concept of 'private temple'

Women's entry inside Sabarimala temple should not be banned, the Supreme Court held. Justice DY Chandrachud said a women's right to pray was equal to a man's. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O0Zyjd FP Staff

Six held for 'sexually assaulting' 21-year-old Russian tourist in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai

Six people have been detained for allegedly sexually assaulting a 21-year-old Russian woman who is here on a tour in Tiruvannamalai from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Nqsdx4 Press Trust of India

Women in Science: Aparna Rao is looking for ways to counter the irreversible effects of glaucoma

'Completely paralysed' despite Constitution bench verdict on adminsitration, Delhi government tells Supreme Court

The Delhi government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that its functioning is "completely paralysed" and it can't order transfer or posting of officers despite the recent Constitution bench verdict on the national capital's administration from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Nqs8JM Press Trust of India

India's water crisis: Parched winter, followed by prolonged dry spring dashes hopes of Kashmir's farmers

Climate change has wreaked havoc on the landlocked Kashmir Valley this year, with the rivers and tributaries providing water to paddy fields running dry. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NrXFLB Umar Shah

J&K 'insensitive' to appoint Aseem Sawhney, counsel for Kathua rape accused, additional advocate-general

After his appointment by the Jammu and Kashmir government, Aseem Sawhney said he had not appeared in court for the Kathua rape and murder accused since 2 July. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2O2wHv4 Sameer Yasir

Govt taking steps to improve IMD's prediction accuracy, expert group to study thunderstorms says Harsh Vardhan

Vardhan noted that the absolute error of the IMD's monsoon forecast for seasonal rainfall has shown a significant decrease after the implementation of the new statistical ensemble forecasting system in 2007 compared to previous years. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Nsz1dM Press Trust of India

MiG-21 fighter plane crashes in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra; pilot's whereabouts unknown, rescue operations underway

A MiG-21 fighter plane crashed in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra after it took off from Pathankot in Punjab, according to several media reports. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mpGbnq FP Staff

Bastar development offensive: How LTTE trained Maoists and transformed tribal youths into merciless killing machines

Maoists show trademark LTTE style of operations while using guerrilla warfare tactics, using landmines, triggering blasts through improvised explosives devices and using children and innocent villagers as human shields. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zYkjt9 Debobrat Ghose

Aseem Sawhney, lawyer representing main accused in Kathua rape and murder, named additional advocate general by J&K govt

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has appointed Aseem Sawhney, the lawyer representing the main accused in the Kathua rape and murder case as the Additional Advocate General from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mpG4Iw FP Staff

MEA official says illegal emigration cause of high suicide rate among Indians in Gulf; activists say there's more to it

In 2017 alone, 322 Indians committed suicide in four Gulf nations, higher than the 303 recorded in 2016. Loss of jobs and nationalisation are believed to the reasons behind this. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uJR07r Rejimon K

Monsoon Session of Parliament: No-confidence motion passed against Centre, admitted by Lok Sabha Speaker

Woman Naxal with Rs 5-lakh bounty on her head killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon

A woman Naxal, carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh on her head,was killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in Chhattigsarh's Rajnandgaon district on Wednesday from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uQRKbh Press Trust of India

Bhima-Koregaon violence: Deadline for gathering statements lapses, while police lethargy continues to hamper probe

On 9 February, the Maharashtra government issued a notification of the two-member commission led by former High Court judge JN Patel to investigate the riots at Bhima-Koregaon in January. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2ms4Fwu Parth MN

Women and Child Development Ministry set to move Cabinet in a bit to make child marriages invalid

Currently, child marriages are valid in India, but can be annulled if a case is filed in a district court by either of the two contracting parties within two years of becoming an adult, or through a guardian in case of minors. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zPqAXH Press Trust of India

Main suspect in murder of Students' Federation of India member caught after going missing for two weeks

After being on the run for more than two weeks, the prime suspect in the brutal murder of an Students' Federation of India member in a Kerala college has finally been nabbed. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mpoF2D Indo-Asian News Service

Delhi air hostess, suspected to have committed suicide, learnt about husband's first marriage a month before death

Batra had allegedly jumped from the terrace of her Delhi house on Friday. Her family alleged that Singhvi used to physically abuse her and they also accused his parents of harassing her for dowry. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uJQPJj Press Trust of India

BCECE 2018: Registration for e-counselling for engineering courses begins tomorrow; register at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.

BCECEB will begin the e-counseling process for BCECE 2018 PCM group tomorrow. The complete counselling and seat allotment process will be conducted online on their official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2modw25 FP Staff

Number of Indians committing suicide in Gulf countries rose to 322 in 2017 from 303 in 2016, reveals RTI reply

According to the RTI, the highest number of suicides among Indians was recorded in Saudi Arabia at 117, followed by 116 in UAE, 46 in Oman and 43 in Kuwait. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uJQKW1 Rejimon K

Right mob or wrong, who decides? Praise for lawyers beating Chennai rape accused amid lynching trend worrying for judiciary

The day the Supreme Court called for a law against lynching, lawyers in Chennai beat up 17 men for raping an 11-year-old girl in her apartment complex since January. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2L2QWL8 TS Sudhir

Civilian drones likely to fly from October; Civil Aviation Ministry to implement regulatory framework for UAVs

Drones for civilian purposes are likely to start flying in India from October onwards, a senior official said, as the Civil Aviation Ministry expects to soon put in place the regulatory framework for unmanned aerial vehicles. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uIWNdI Press Trust of India

Bhima-Koregaon violence: Deadline for gathering statements elapses, while police lethargy continues to hamper probe

BJP govt in Chhattisgarh increases MSP of rice by Rs 200; paddy farmers decry 'pointless' hike as inadequate

Despite a hike of Rs 200 per quintal to Rs 1750 in the minimum support price (MSP) of rice by BJP govt, paddy farmers in Chhattisgarh are an unhappy lot. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uKNaLm Vandana Agrawal

Three Mumbai policemen held captive, thrashed for investigating complaints of loud indoor music in Mira Road; 14 people arrested

Fourteen persons, including two women, were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly holding three policemen captive for hours and thrashing them from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LkiRWd Press Trust of India

Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE updates: Narendra Modi urges all parties to cooperate, utilise time effectively

As far as the legislative business is concerned, the government's plate is more than full with as many as 18 bills to be introduced for consideration and passage in both Houses during the session that will have only 18 sittings spread over 24 days. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2JwYlwB FP Staff

Six-storey under-construction building in Greater Noida collapses; several feared trapped

A six-storey under-construction building in Greater Noida collapsed in Shah Beri village on Tuesday and several people are feared to be trapped inside the debris, ANI said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Lhvd1r FP Staff

Rescue operations called off for missing sherpa on Saser Kangri; Pemba had scaled Mt Everest eight times

Pemba Sherpa had scaled Everest eight times. But on Friday, 13 July, as he made his way down the Saser Kangri, he fell through an icy crevasse and has not been found since. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Jzx5NZ Aishwarya Sahasrabudhe

Hamid Ansari warns India could become 'illiberal' and ethnic democracy based on principles of Hindutva

Speaking at the launch of his book on Tuesday, former vice-president Hamid Ansari said "correctives" were essential, and it was the duty of the citizens and of the civil society to raise questions. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LjwbKs Press Trust of India

Attack on Swami Agnivesh: Opposition blames 'BJP goons' for assault; party's youth wing denies involvement

Activist Swami Agnivesh was allegedly attacked by members of a Hindu fringe group in Jharkhand's Pakur on Tuesday and political leaders have strongly condemned the attack on social media. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uHsbcl FP Staff

Two buildings collapse in Greater Noida; three bodies recovered, several still feared trapped as rescue efforts continue

Rescue operations are underway in Greater Noida's Shah Beri village, with fire officials and four National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) team at the spot where two buildings collapsed on Tuesday night. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Ll6PvU FP Staff

Monsoon Session of Parliament: Stormy scenes ahead with thorny debates, no-confidence motion in the offing

Memories of a near-washout Budget Session precede the convening of the Monsoon Session, which will be the penultimate session of the 16th Lok Sabha. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Jzx3pl FP Staff

Monsoon covers entire India as weather department warns of heavy rainfall for large parts of the country

India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued heavy to very heavy rainfall warning across the country from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LjMI0T FP Staff

Trends witnessed in Budget Session ignominious chapter in history of Parliament, Opposition tells Speaker Sumitra Mahajan

Leaders of Opposition parties on Tuesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, saying the trends that emerged during the Budget Session of Parliament might prove lethal to the country's constitutional democracy if left unchecked. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uIWAaq Press Trust of India

Monsoon Session of Parliament: Opposition parties to move no-confidence motion against govt; will raise mob lynchings, misrule in J&K

Addressing the press a day before Parliament meets for the Monsoon Session, Kharge claimed that most of the Opposition parties have agreed on a few common pointers for the Parliament session from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LlslR5 FP Staff

In-laws of air hostess who committed suicide to be questioned by Delhi Police after 20 July

The in-laws of a female flight attendant, who allegedly committed suicide in south Delhi's Panchsheel Park, will be questioned after 20 July, police said on Tuesday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uIWxvg Press Trust of India

Pakistan files second written reply on Kulbhushan Jadhav case in International Court of Justice

Pakistan on Tuesday filed its second written reply to India in the ICJ on the conviction of Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav who was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LepNnV Press Trust of India

Mumbai's Elphinstone Road station renamed Prabhadevi; change comes into effect from midnight

The decision to change the name of Mumbai's suburban Elphinstone station on the Western Railway to Prabhadevi will come into effect from midnight, an official statement from the Western Railway said on Monday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uIWvUa Press Trust of India

West Bengal Crime Investigation Department pitches in to probe tent collapse at Narendra Modi's Midnapore rally

The West Bengal Crime Investigation Department is assisting in the ongoing probe into the tent collapse during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Midnapore on Monday, a senior official of the state government said on Tuesday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LepOZ1 Press Trust of India

Manish Sisodia says Delhi Assembly's Monsoon Session to take place from 6 to 10 August

During the five-day Monsoon Session, BJP legislators are likely to attack the AAP dispensation over waterlogging in the national capital from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uIWr6S Press Trust of India

'BJP will back Women's Reservation Bill in Monsoon Session, if Congress supports Triple Talaq Bill': Ravi Shankar Prasad writes to Rahul Gandhi

In a letter to Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the BJP would back the Women's Reservation Bill in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament if the grand old party lent its support to the Triple Talaq Bill, according to several media reports. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Ll6LfE FP Staff

New law for mob lynching will drain legislative time, Supreme Court's order an open invitation to further politicise situation

Supreme Court's judgment on mob-lynching becomes an open invitation for the issue to get further politicised, and ought to be avoided entirely. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zMpTyv Sumathi Chandrashekaran

After Karnataka elections, Chikmagalur farmers use Narendra Modi, Amit Shah cutouts as scarecrows

Mob, including lawyers, thrash 17 men accused of raping differently-abled minor at Chennai court

Seventeen men accused of raping 11-year-girl in Chennai were assaulted,on Tuesday, by a mob which also included lawyers at a city court from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uul8Vf FP Staff

Monsoon Session of Parliament: Fearing falling short on votes, NDA may delay election of Rajya Sabha deputy chairman

There is still no clarity on when the election for the Rajya Sabha deputy election will be held, though the Monsoon Session will have 18 sittings, starting tomorrow. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zMpPif FP Staff

Khirki Extension case: Somnath Bharti to face trial; Delhi court frames molestation charges against law minister

According to chargesheet, on the intervening night of 15 January, 2014, Bharti and 16 others reached Khirki Extension and allegedly assaulted Ugandan women. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2usQyLt Press Trust of India

Supreme Court reserves judgment on pleas challenging constitutional validity of Section 377

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a clutch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of section 377 of Indian Penal Court which criminalises consensual gay sex. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Lowa4C Press Trust of India

Uttarakhand Police arrests five minors who gangraped 8-yr-old girl in Sahaspur after watching porn; accused sent to juvenile home

Five boys allegedly raped an eight-year-old girl in their neighbourhood when her parents were not home in Sahaspur, the police said on Tuesday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2urnHr2 Press Trust of India

Indian Army considers doing away with Brigadier rank as part of its restructuring exercise

The Indian Army, as part of its restructuring exercise, is contemplating abolishing the rank of Brigadier to ensure better career prospects for its officers. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2utVqQP FP Staff

Uttar Pradesh turns battleground for quarreling IAS, IPS officers as state's administration plummets to nadir

The administration in UP seems to be falling apart as it's plagued by a plethora of issues from egos of senior officers to unwarranted political intrusions. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zMQmfb Pankaj Kumar

Guwahati Police bans Pravin Togadia from public events for two months, say inflammatory speeches will create law and order issues

The Guwahati Police on Tuesday barred former VHP leader Pravin Togadia from attending any public function in the state capital for the next two months, fearing that his "inflammatory speeches" could disrupt peace. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uwIwRS Press Trust of India

Supreme Court order on mob lynching strong, but new law will be useless unless existing rules are enforced

The judgment on lynching is very strongly-worded and the court has acknowledged that this is a matter of grave concern. Coming from the Constitutional Court, this is welcome, as we've seen a spurt in mob lynchings, both, on religious grounds, as well as, of individuals who are mistaken to be child-lifters. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LrsYFI Rebecca Mammen John

Husband of 39-year-old air hostess who committed suicide in Delhi sent to 14-day judicial custody

A Delhi court on Tuesday sent the husband of a female flight attendant, who allegedly committed suicide in south Delhi's Panchsheel Park on Friday, to two weeks' judicial custody. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zJFcb7 Press Trust of India

Kerala floods: Death toll rises to 12; over 34,000 people shifted to relief camps in Thiruvananthapuram

Nearly 34,000 people have been shifted to relief camps after floodwater inundated low-lying areas due to heavy rains that have lashed the state for the past one week. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mpQU1e Press Trust of India

Narendra Modi govt should revamp education system to instil discipline and nationalism in youth, not focus on military training

According to media reports, the Narendra Modi government is planning to train 10 lakh youth under the National Youth Empowerment Scheme (N-YES) to instil a sense of "discipline and nationalism" and making that an essential qualification for jobs in defence, paramilitary forces and police from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zJFcI9 Prakash Katoch

Swami Agnivesh attacked by fringe group in Jharkhand's Pakur; social activist calls it 'sponsored' assault

Activist Swami Agnivesh was attacked by a Hindu fringe group in Jharkhand's Pakur on Tuesday, media reports said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mn3GgT FP Staff

Election Commission rejects AAP MLAs' plea to cross-examine petitioner Prashant Patel in office-of-profit case

In its 70-page order on AAP MLAs' plea, the Election Commission said, "There is no occasion and need for the cross-examination of the petitioner as he is not a witness in the present proceedings." from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uH2c4O Press Trust of India

Section 377 SC hearing Day 4: Concept of consent absent in current law but any change should be left to Parliament, apex court told

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday held hearing on Section 377 for the fourth and final day. Here is what the counsel argued on: from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mlx7jg FP Staff

11-year-old girl gang-raped for months in Chennai residential building; 17 men, including building's watchman, arrested

An 11-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped over months at a residential building in Chennai. The police have arrested 17 people in the case from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zKXFUH FP Staff

Jammu and Kashmir: Toll rises to 8 in waterfall accident in Reasi district; shrine board provides free treatment to injured

Incident occurred when a large number of people, mostly from Jammu district, had gathered at the picnic spot. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mn3Apx Press Trust of India

NEET 2018: UPDGME extends deadline for online registration of second phase of counselling till 18 July

The deadline for online registration for NEET second phase counselling has been extended by UPDGME. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zJFcrD FP Staff

India's water crisis: Scarcity in Shimla has abated, but hotels still fear drop in tourist numbers

The tourism industry in Shimla was badly affected by the severe water scarcity in the Himachal Pradesh capital this summer. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2JrgTOV Chitvan Vinayak

SC tells Parliament to draft new law on mob lynching, condemns 'mobocracy': Highlights from judgment

The Supreme Court bench passed a slew of directions to provide "preventive, remedial and punitive measures" to deal with offences like mob violence and cow vigilantism. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2JzfKVo FP Staff

IIFT to conduct entrance exam for MBA (IB) 2019-21 on 2 December; check iift.ac.in for details

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) will conduct the entrance exam of MBA (International Business) 2019-21 program on 2 December this year from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mmXOnS FP Staff

Climate change will worsen flooding in South Asia; India already accounts for a fifth of global deaths due to floods

India accounts for one-fifth of global deaths due to floods, according to government data that lends perspective to a new World Bank study. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uAewDY IndiaSpend

Monsoon Session of Parliament can't stall like Budget sitting did; legislature desperately needs reform

It appears the Parliament is in crisis. We need to have a broad debate reforming its working, the anti-defection law, office of profit, among other areas. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mmxbPZ MR Madhavan

Mumbai potholes: MNS members protest against lack of maintenance, dig up pavement outside Mantralaya; eight arrested

Some members of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) dug up a pavement outside the Mantralaya as protest against potholes in the wee hours of Tuesday as a mark of protest against potholes on roads. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uAetIi Press Trust of India

Differently-abled woman beaten up in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district on suspicion of being child-lifter

Locals claimed that the woman was spotted in the neighbourhood in Jalpaiguri dictrict for the past few days and used candies to lure children. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mt5F3v Press Trust of India

Heavy rainfall to hit several parts of north India today; IMD predicts thunderstorms in Delhi, Gujarat

In its forecast for northwest India, the India Meterological Department (IMD) said that significant increase in rainfall activity is very likely from Thursday onwards. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zLMvz6 FP Staff

Centre to act on 'war footing' to preserve Taj Mahal and Yamuna river against pollution, measures include green fuels, ethanol industries

After being rapped by the Supreme Court over the condition of the Taj Mahal, the government on Monday said that it will take action on "war footing" to deal with air and water pollution in and around the world-famous 17th-century Mughal monument. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mmwJRC Natasha Trivedi

Supreme Court tells Centre to create law to halt lynching, says 'horrendous acts of mobocracy' can't be tolerated

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice AM Khanwilkar and Justice DY Chandrachud said that no citizen can take law into their own hands and in case of fear and anarchy, the state has to act positively. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uAepZ4 FP Staff

Monsoon of Discontent: Anti-government protestsgain ground across Bundelkhand

A year and counting of a brand new government that branded itself as the change-maker in a state aching for a shift in status quo. A no-show on almost all the promises made in the heat of the campaign, is now sending distinct ripples of discontent across Uttar Pradesh. A report on the protests gaining ground across Bundelkhand. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mmXFAQ Khabar Lahariya

SBI PO Prelims 2018 result declared: Check scores at sbi.co.in; Mains exam on 4 August

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the result of Probationary Officer (PO) preliminary examination. The results have been released on its official website, sbi.co.in and bank.sbi/careers. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2utKTVz FP Staff

Income Tax department seizes Rs 163 crore cash, 100 kg gold after raids at a road construction firm's premises in Tamil Nadu

In one of the biggest recoveries till date, the Income Tax (IT) department has seized Rs 163-crore cash and about 100-kg bullion, following raids at multiple premises of a road construction firm in Tamil Nadu from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uAelbM Press Trust of India

Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on mob violence today; may frame guidelines to curb vigilante groups

The Supreme Court had earlier said it was the obligation of the state that crimes involving vigilante groups are prevented, and self-appointed vigilantes aren't allowed to take the law in their hands. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2urMBH4 Indo-Asian News Service

Mahoba, Bundelkhand: Irregularities in income and unstructured labour market births innovative money-making schemes

There are scenes you see on a regular midsummer day in Bundelkhand that turn the most common business ideas into those tinged with pathos and absurdity. Like the picture of a market square where a weighing scale balances a fluffy head of hair against a half kg. weight. Hair that has been painstakingly collected by women as they comb their tresses each day, and then handed over to Sunil of Supa village, who comes a-calling to their village on his cycle. He barters the hair for small necessary goods - utensils, stationary and snacks for the kids. He's been doing this for six years now, and it's as comfortable a livelihood as any in factory-less, drought-prone Mahoba. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2KdmxW9 Khabar Lahariya

Aam Aadmi Party targets Delhi Police over minor girl's death at police post, asks Rajnath Singh to fix responsibility

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said on Monday that the alleged suicide of a 17-year-old girl at a police post in West Delhi was a "custodial death" and urged Home Minister Rajnath Singh to fix responsibility of Delhi Police officials from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2usOeEg Press Trust of India

Maneka Gandhi orders all states to immediately inspect every childcare home run by Missionaries of Charity

Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi has ordered all the states to get the child-care homes run by the Mother Teresa-founded Missionaries of Charity from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LpKwSv Press Trust of India

Bidar lynching: Police says WhatsApp video wrongly identifying Hyderabad techie as child-lifter led to mob attack

A total of 30 persons, including the administrator of a WhatsApp group that spread the rumours and the person who shot the pictures of the attack in Bidar and circulated it, have been arrested. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uuP3fX FP Staff

On Maneka Gandhi's request, seven top Bollywood production houses form anti-sexual harassment cells

Maneka Gandhi said 7 production houses are Yashraj Films, Aamir Khan Production, Mukta Arts, Excel Entertainment, Phantom Films, T-Series and Drishyam Films from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LoX3W8 Press Trust of India

90 injured after tent collapses during Narendra Modi's rally; West Bengal Police begins probe

Two of the injured were rushed to a Kolkata hospital in serious condition, while the rest are out of danger and are being released gradually. Investigation into the incident has begun. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2us7kdJ Press Trust of India

'Happiness Curriculum' introduced in Delhi govt schools: In world obsessed with marks, studies can still be source of joy

The school is a place which inculcates an environment where students not only learn academically, but also indulge in their all-round development, and this has a greater impact in learners' lives in the long run. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zNnBPK Protiva Kundu

Public drinking to attract hefty fine in Goa from 15 Aug; Manohar Parrikar says penalty for using plastic bags to be hiked to Rs 2,500

Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar warned against drinking in the public in Goa, but did not specify the penalty citizens would have to pay if caught. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uuORxf Press Trust of India

Husband of air hostess who committed suicide in Delhi arrested by police; to be produced before magistrate today

The husband of the Delhi air hostess who allegedly committed suicide in south Delhi's Panchsheel Park has been arrested by the police, according to several media reports. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LnTvDK FP Staff

CBI rift over induction of new officers poses existential threat to agency, puts government agenda at risk

Skeletons, if kept in the cupboards of investigative agencies, are bound to tumble out sooner rather than later. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is no exception. The corridors of the CBI headquarters at Lodhi Estate in Delhi have been stinking like hell as an internecine war rages within the agency. And the destruction of the institution is fairly assured. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2us7jXd Ajay Singh

53 trapped in flood waters of Andhra Pradesh's Vasundhara river rescued; ten lorries engaged in operation

A group of 53 people engaged in sand mining got trapped in flood waters in a river following opening of a barrage in Srikakulam district and were rescued on Monday after spending nightmarish hours perched atop lorries, police said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zKc5o3 Press Trust of India

Hospital in Maharashtra's Gondia issued notice after video showing water flooding wards goes viral on social media

Flooding inside Bai Gangabai Government Hospital for Women in Maharashtra's Gondia has prompted district authorities to issue notices to officials concerned over inadequate arrangements from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2utc4js Press Trust of India

Tent collapses at Narendra Modi's rally in West Bengal's Midnapore; 67 people, including 13 women, injured

A makeshift tent collapsed at the venue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally on Monday when he was midway through his speech, injuring 67 people from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zNnzr6 Press Trust of India

H1B: New USCIS policy makes it easier to refuse visa applications without RFE; apply early but brace for headwinds, says top immigration lawyer Cyrus Mehta

America's top visa issuing authority the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has lobbed a new policy memo into circulation that makes it quick and easy for its officers to deny an application (including H1B) <em>without </em>first having to issue the typical request for evidence (RFE) or even a notice of intent to deny (NOID). from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2ushbjX Nikhila Natarajan

CBI files chargesheet against Farooq Abdullah, three others in 38-crore Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association scam

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday filed a chargesheet against former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah and three others for involvement in a 38-crore scam. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LrJCET Ishfaq Naseem

Narendra Modi reiterates promise to double farmers' income at Midnapore, TMC dismisses assurance

TMC sought to know how the prime minister is going to fulfill the promise as Mamata Banerjee-led party claimed that the income of farmers in West Bengal has more than tripled in past seven years from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uqwdGM Press Trust of India

London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls on UK govt to ease student visa application process for Indian students

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan called on the UK government to add India to the list of low-risk countries offered a more simplified student visa application process from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LnToYQ Press Trust of India

Keralites increasingly find themselves in defaulters list in UAE as Dubai dreams come crashing with tumbling oil prices

Financial analysts in West Asia view the growing defaults as part of a large crisis plaguing one of the fastest growing cities in the world. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2utHMNn TK Devasia

Heavy rains lash Gujarat: NDRF, air force teams put on alert; Vijay Rupani holds emergency meeting to assess preparedness

Several districts of Gujarat received heavy rainfall on Monday resulting in four villages getting marooned in the worst affected Gir Somnath district. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LrJqp9 Press Trust of India

Madhya Pradesh: Three tribals in Mandla district stripped naked, beaten up for 'stealing diesel' from employer's trucks

A transporter and his friend in Madhya Pradesh have been booked for allegedly stripping his three tribal employees naked and assaulting them for 'stealing' 120 litres of diesel from his trucks from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uoO1lJ Press Trust of India

Jammu and Kashmir: Policeman killed, another injured as militants attack police post outside NC leader's house in Pulwama

The two officers present at the police post in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama were critically injured in the attack, and one of them succumbed to his injuries immediately after being brought to a hospital. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LrJgy3 FP Staff

Sterlite management invites employees to Tamil Nadu office for discussion on future, calls it 'encouragement meet'

The Sterlite Copper employees have been receiving salaries even after the closure the official said. Discussion would also be around their future prospects. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2usOd3a Press Trust of India

Watch: Dalit man in Uttar Pradesh defies decades of prejudice by taking out baraat in Thakur-dominated Nizampur village

Sanjay Jatav on Sunday became the first Dalit man in decades to take a wedding procession through Nizampur village in Uttar Pradesh. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2usj6F5 FP Staff

Centre to push amended NMC Bill in Parliament: Will replacing MCI lead to redemption of medical education?

Narendra Modi govt is determined to see the contentious NMC Bill pass, expected to be tabled in Parliament during the upcoming Monsoon Session. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uEzQbg Pankaj Kumar

World Snake Day 2018: Conservationists attempt to restore the reptile's status

Only about a fourth of all snakes are venomous, and all of them would prefer to avoid human contact. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uqKbIQ tech2 News Staff

Rahul Gandhi asks Narendra Modi to ensure passage of Women's Reservation Bill in Monsoon Session of Parliament

Rahul said the Bill, which was passed by Rajya Sabha on 9 March, 2010, has been stalled on one pretext or the other in the Lok Sabha, for over eight years. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uDh2JM Press Trust of India

Democracy In India Part 14: Marathi literature vibrant but its Muslim writers shying away from challenging religious orthodoxy

Maharashtra is an intellectually alive state with a vibrant literary tradition. Therefore, I decided to examine the influence of democracy on Marathi literature and its political impact. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NUjAfq

Shashi Tharoor's 'Hindu Pakistan' remark: BJP youth wing activists smear black oil on Congress leader's office in protest

BJP) youth wing activists smeared black oil on Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's constituency office over "Hindu Pakistan" comment. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uqK7ZC Indo-Asian News Service

One Nation, One Poll would amount to wilful blindness to consequences that could impair federalism

During election, voters either choose the individual whose capabilities they trust, thus risking an implicit vote for the candidate's political party, or they choose the political party they wish to see in government, thus risking an implicit vote for an incompetent candidate. No system exists for voters to choose which candidate gets a party ticket from the political party they wish to see in government. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zPqfUS Malavika Prasad

Lookout circular issued against husband of Lufthansa air hostess who committed suicide in Delhi

She allegedly jumped from the terrace of her house on Friday in Delhi. Her husband rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she was declared brought dead. Her family has alleged that she was harassed for dowry. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mmONva Press Trust of India

NITI Aayog's simultaneous elections proposal must be scrutinised closely; move could hurt country's federal structure

NITI Aayog is yet to reckon with the question of whether simultaneous elections can damage India's federal structure or any other tenet of the Constitution. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2JjZhEz Malavika Prasad

Sterlite protests: In 2,445-page report on Thoothukudi police firing, civil society groups accuse officers of arson, stone-pelting

Police firing had killed 13 people at the Sterlite protests in Thoothukudi in May, and the arson and stone-pelting had added to the chaos and violence. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mnaCuw Rejimon K

'Is Karnataka a preview of what Congress and the Federal Front promise for the future?' asks Arun Jaitley in his blog post

Arun Jaitley writes on Congress' coalition politics amid HD Kumaraswamy's cries of bearing the pain of a coalition government in Karnataka from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uEj0cy FP Staff

Journalist Elizabeth Flock explores love and marriage in Mumbai in a compelling new book

Containing vignettes from a decade of reportage, American journalist Elizabeth Flock's debut book peeks into India's oldest institution: marriage from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2m4gIjf Meghna Pant

Uttar Pradesh: Two arrested for raping, burning woman alive in Sambhal district; 3 accused still absconding

The circle officer of Gunnaur, Aqil Ahmad, said the accused were relatives of the 30-year-old victim. According to a complaint lodged by the victim's husband, the incident took place on Saturday around 2.30 am when the woman was in her house with her daughter. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uDRIDr Press Trust of India

Narendra Modi's address in Bengal's Midnapore marred by tent collapse that left 22 injured; PM visits them in hospital

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally at Midnapore in West Bengal saw a mishap taking place, as a portion of the tent at the venue collapsed. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mmONLG FP Staff

Sacred Games: Delhi HC says 'actors cannot be held liable for the dialogues'; next hearing on 19 July

A Congress leader had filed a plea against Netflix and Nawazuddin Siddiqui for 'abusing Rajiv Gandhi and misrepresenting facts during his regime' in Sacred Games. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zEuBON FP Staff

Sacred Games: After Rahul Gandhi's take on controversy around Netflix series, Congress worker to withdraw complaint

Rajeev Kumar Sinha, Congress worker in Kolkata, had lodged a complaint against Netflix and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, alleging Sacred Games abused Rajiv Gandhi. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mk9Y0M FP Staff

Narendra Modi in Midnapore: PM accuses Mamata Banerjee of running 'murder syndicate', ignoring farmers and youth

Attacking the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that there were no benefit to farmers, development for the poor or jobs for the youth in the state. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uDx0Dp FP Staff

Punjab drug menace: In Mansa district's Tamkot village, women take the lead in fight against addiction

After finishing their daily chores, every night, women in Tamkot, a village in Punjab's Mansa district, comb all isolated areas in the village to catch drug addicts and peddlers from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mjsWod Arjun Sharma

Heavy rains kills 11 in Kerala; flood, water-logging displaces around 2,000 families across state

Heavy rains in Kerala claimed 11 lives and displaced around 2,000 families. Transport system has stopped functioning in 8 districts in the state from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uEiDia Press Trust of India

Bastar development offensive: Maoist ideology of bringing change through revolution a lie, says former cadre

The topmost Maoist leaders are running a business by taking away money from Bastar to their homes, says a surrendered Maoist. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LkWgWo Debobrat Ghose

Maharashtra protests won't impact availability of milk, says Devendra Fadnavis; CM urges suppliers to negotiate

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis disapproved of the milk protests launched by the suppliers and urged protesters to come forward for negotiations from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NTYCxe Press Trust of India

Democracy in India Part 13: Girls' empowerment begins right inside homes in Pune district's Shirur taluka

The international women's day which began from America in 1909 reached this year directly into the homes of 14 villages in Shirur in a substantive and politically meaningful way. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LymWCK

India's water crisis: After govt apathy, Odisha farmer carves out 3-km canal from hills to tackle scarcity in village

In an effort that earned him the moniker of the "Dashrath Manjhi" of his district, Nayak not only resolved the problem of water scarcity in his village, but also provided his people with cleaner water than what was available to them earlier. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NT1xpN Manish Kumar

Kerala sex scandal: Supreme Court to hear anticipatory bail plea of priest accused of sexual assault tomorrow

The Supreme Court agreed to hear the plea of the priest after he sought urgent hearing as he fears arrest in the case. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LhXl11 Press Trust of India

Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply to Shia Waqf Board's plea to ban flags resembling PML(N) symbol

The plea alleged that the flags resembled the flags of the Pakistan Muslim League, which belongs to an "enemy country." from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NQFzUh Press Trust of India

Facebook page of Postcard News deleted: Mahesh Vikram Hegde-headed propaganda website is known for spreading fake news

The Facebook page of Postcard News, an Indian media website known for peddling fake news, has been removed, reports said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LpJE0k FP Staff

Amarnath Yatra: Two pilgrims detained in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district after police finds their friend dead

A motionless person in between a biker and a pillion rider at Nashri on Jammu-Srinagar national highway last evening raised the suspicion of police officials who stopped the motorcyclist for questioning, the official said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NQFxf7 Press Trust of India

'Bad roads not only cause': MNS workers vandalise PWD office after minister remarks on pothole-related deaths in Mumbai suburbs

Maharashtra PWD minister Chandrakant Patil had said that potholes in roads alone cannot be blamed for the accidents. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LirUnk FP Staff

No milk supply to any city in Maharashtra from Monday: Farmers demand hiking procurement price of cow milk to Rs 5/litre

From Sunday midnight onward, farmers' organisations in Maharashtra suspended supply of milk to Mumbai and Pune as part of its agitation demanding a hike of Rs 5 per litre of cow's milk. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LjASAF FP Staff

Pathalgadi movement: BJP's attempts to reap political dividends from ongoing rebellion fuel tribal ire

Surat Police fails to track woman who accused ex-BJP MLA Jayanti Bhanushali of rape, says survivor's identity unclear

The commissioner said that the victim's identity was still unclear as they had received another letter in April from a woman sharing the same name as the complainant urging the police to ignore any complaint against the BJP leader from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NR0PcN Press Trust of India

Andhra Pradesh passes amendments to Centre's land acquisition law; a boost for private property rights

Until the Centre passed this law, India followed the Land Acquisition Act of 1894, which was written expressly to allow the colonial regime to acquire land. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LmpT9J Manasi Karthik

Uttarakhand rain: Cloudburst washes away houses, shops and vehicles in Chamoli district; no casualties reported

Nearly a dozen houses, ten shops and six vehicles were swept away following a cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Tharali and Ghat areas of Chamoli distrtict early on Monday, officials said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Jshz6z Press Trust of India

Does Right to Freedom of Religion extend to wearing religious headgear during sporting event, Supreme Court asks Centre

The Supreme Court recently sought a reply from the central government on a PIL to formulate guidelines to exempt turbaned Sikhs from wearing any other head-gear during sporting events. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NR0K8Z Devika Agarwal

ICAI to declare CA Final and CA CPT result on 20 July; check at icaiexam.icai.org, caresults.icai.org

The results for Chartered Accountants Final Examination, Foundation Examination and Common Proficiency Test (CPT) is expected to be announced on 20 July by the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI). from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Jo6zHf FP Staff

Thakur-dominated Uttar Pradesh village witnesses first-ever Dalit baraat: Sanjay Jatav sought permission 3 months ago

A Dalit groom, who has been struggling for the past six months to take out his wedding procession (baraat) in his village which is Thakur-dominated (upper caste), was finally able to do it on Sunday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zFeeBF FP Staff

AIMPLB to set up 5 Sharia courts in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra in span of 5 months; 5 more to open soon

AIMPLB has approved the setting up of five Sharia courts in many districts in the span of five months. Five more will be opened soon from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mnMhom Press Trust of India

Jharkhand gangrape case: CRPF, police personnel arrest prime accused in Banasai village in West Singhbhum district

A joint team of CRPF and Khunti Police, on Sunday have arrested the prime accused behind the rape of five women, who were held at gun point in Jharkhand from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zI07ve Press Trust of India

Sushma Swaraj meets Bahrain's king Hamad bin Isa, PM Khalifa bin Salman; leaders discuss trade, defence, energy

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday called on King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa and met country's Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa to discuss ways to further strengthen the bilateral ties. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2miW135 Press Trust of India

Narendra Modi to address farmers' rally in West Bengal's Midnapore today, will focus on Centre's decision to hike MSP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a farmers rally on Monday at Midnapore town in West Bengal focusing on the Centre's recent decision to increase the minimum support price (MSP) of Kharif crops. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uCGXB1 Press Trust of India

Illegal Indian immigrants in US being 'treated as criminals': Legal advocacy groups calls treatment in Oregon prison 'inhuman'

Volunteers in legal advocacy groups have found that the illegal Indian immigrants in US are being treated cruelly by the authorities in Oregon federal prison from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mjo4zt Press Trust of India

Woman delivers twins aboard Mumbai-Vishakhapatnam Express on Sunday; RPF, Central railway staff arrive for help

A Mumbai woman delivered twins while she was on board a train headed to Vishakhapatnam amidst cheers and claps by the passengers. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uAjsIT FP Staff

Mumbai rains: For citizens, this year's monsoon has been a tale of traffic jams, waterlogging and cracking bridges

This year, the monsoon in Mumbai has been marred by several mishaps including pothole accidents, bridge collapse and frequent reports of severe waterlogging in many areas. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mjOVeT FP Staff

Jammu and Kashmir: 7 dead, 33 injured as boulder rolls down waterfall in Reasi district; govt announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia

A huge boulder rolled down the 100-feet high Siar Baba waterfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday killing at least seven people and injuring 33 others who were taking a bath at the spot from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uyJIU8 Press Trust of India

Uttar Pradesh equips its 'anti-Romeo squads' with wardrobe-mounted cameras

The Uttar Pradesh Police, in order to strengthen its "anti-Romeo squads" has deployed the group in various areas of the state and has equipped them with wardrobe-mounted cameras from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mjjAsw Press Trust of India

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says govt has no plans to control social media, slams Congress for creating 'environment of fear'

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore also took a swipe at the Congress for 'creating an environment of fear' said the party has 'no better issue.' from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uwKgKa Press Trust of India

AIMPLB gets proposals to open 10 'Sharia courts' from different parts of country, approves setting up of five

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has got proposals from various parts of the country to open 10 Sharia courts (Darul Qaza), out of which five have been approved and will be opened soon, board secretary Zafaryab Jilani said on Sunday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mlHLGO Press Trust of India

Ranchi baby-selling racket: Police find fourth child 'given away for free' by Missionaries of Charity nun

Jharkhand Police said on Sunday that they have found the fourth child "given away for free" by a woman who worked as a nun for a shelter home run by Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity in Ranchi. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2uB3m1S Press Trust of India

Mumbai rains: Western Railway stops local train services for 30 minutes to check condition of subways

Train operations on Western Railway's suburban line were stopped for about half an hour on Sunday after the Railways was informed by a commuter about "soil erosion" at a subway between Khar and Santacruz stations, an official said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mjOTnh Press Trust of India

Jalandhar police personnel combat drug abuse with the pen, write poems cautioning people against menace

Taking time out of their busy and often stressed schedules, some policemen in the district have penned down poems, ghazals and songs to mobilise people to act against drug menace in the state. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zFe4dx Press Trust of India

17 of 19 people infected with Nipah caught virus from first victim: Kerala government report

A detailed study by the Kerala government in the recent outbreak of Nipah virus has suggested that 17 of the 19 infected people might have contracted the deadly virus from the first victim, 26-year-old Mohammed Sabith. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mjo4iX Press Trust of India

Gurgaon school killing: Punjab and Haryana HC dismisses bail plea of accused 16-year-old student

The Punjab and Haryana High Court today dismissed the bail plea of a 16-year-old student, accused of killing a seven-year-old boy in a Gurgaon school. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zFe2lV Press Trust of India

BMC will take call on declaring school holiday on rainy days, says Vinod Tawde amid criticism

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will take a call on declaring holiday for schools and colleges in the city in the event of heavy rain, Maharashtra education minister Vinod Tawde announced on Wednesday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2miHDI5 Press Trust of India

Study shows that India extracts more groundwater than China and US combined, despite water crisis

India accounts for one-fourth of the total groundwater extracted globally, more than that of China and US combined, says an analysis by WaterAid. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mmqDB0 Press Trust of India

Seven killed, three injured as two cars collide near Lonavala on old Pune-Mumbai Highway

Seven people were killed and three others injured after two cars collided with each other near Lonavala on the old Pune-Mumbai Highway Sunday afternoon, an official said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2zHCYcb Press Trust of India

Four killed, 25 injured in landslides near Jammu's Riasi; Indian Army launches rescue operation

Four people were killed after a landslide hit Sehar Baba waterfall near Jammu's Riasi, <em>ANI</em> said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2mnFyKV FP Staff

39-year-old air hostess commits suicide in Delhi, say police; parents accuse husband of dowry harassment

A 39-year-old air hostess allegedly committed suicide after jumping from the terrace of her house in Hauz Khas, south Delhi, on Saturday, ANI reported. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2KVVtyR FP Staff

Narendra Modi to address rally in Midnapore tomorrow; PM to visit West Bengal for first time this year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a rally in West Bengal's Midnapore town on Monday, a BJP leader said on Sunday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NhLUqR Indo-Asian News Service

Flood alert issued for Cauvery banks in Salem district after Karnataka releases river water; contact 1077 for emergencies

Residents living on the banks have been asked to move to safer places as the river is expected to be in spate due to heavy inflow from Karnataka. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2KVVrXL Press Trust of India

Farmers' body in Madhya Pradesh to campaign against 112 MLAs, will ask villagers to vote 'tactically'

Aam Kisan leader Kedar Sirohi pointed out Madhya Pradesh ranks third in terms of farmer suicides in the country, adding that such cases have gone up by 43 percent in the last five years from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2KVVrqJ Press Trust of India

Six members of a family found dead in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh; bad debt, failing business forced them to take step, claims note

Six members of a Marwari family allegedly committed suicide in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district. A note recovered from the scene mentions that the family was under a lot of pressure due to debts and losses in business. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LewS7M FP Staff

Swimming instructor arrested for raping four-year-old girl at Greater Noida school

A swimming instructor was arrested on Sunday for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl at a private school in Greater Noida, media reports said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LgYEgB FP Staff

Delhi University's admission helpline flooded with queries from harried applicants, parents

Delhi University's admission helpline has had a busy time providing answers to queries from harried applicants and their parents. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2L9ghlN Press Trust of India

Delhi Police arrests senior advocate for allegedly raping female lawyer in his Saket court office

A senior lawyer was arrested by the Delhi Police for raping a colleague in his chambers in Saket court from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LgYAxn Press Trust of India

JNU professor accused of sexual harassment Atul Johri removed from pollution control body; Centre cites misconduct

In March, several JNU students had accused JNU professor Atul Johri of sexual harassment, after which there were protests at the university. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LaAfN7 Press Trust of India

Andhra Pradesh boat capsize: Seven, including six girls, one woman, missing; navy dispatches diving team for rescue ops

Six people, five girls and a woman, were missing after a country boat they were travelling in capsized in river Gautami in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district on Saturday evening. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LgYxBH FP Staff

Facebook disables accounts, pages linked to Hafiz Saeed's Milli Muslim League days ahead of Pakistan General Election

Facebook CEO had said that it was his priority to make sure his social networking website supports positive discourse and prevents interference in the upcoming elections in Pakistan, India, Brazil, Mexico and other countries. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LkGYAX Press Trust of India

India, Pakistan militaries to attend SCO-organised drill in Russia in August, countries to discuss measures to curb militant groups, ideologies

Militaries of India and Pakistan will be attending the SCO-organised, anti-terror drill in Russia. The drill, "Peace Mission" will discuss curbing terror groups all over the world from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LcMp88 Press Trust of India

Uttar Pradesh: Woman burnt alive in Sambhal district allegedly for resisting gangrape; police denies reports of sexual assault

The accused, who allegedly tried to sexually assault the woman in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, have reportedly been booked for gangrape and murder. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2JpCK9m FP Staff

Bidar lynching: Police's citizen outreach on fake news ineffective, State must rope in NGOs and cyber-savvy volunteers

S Murugan, Inspector-General, Gulbarga range, is unable to fathom the anger of the mob that lynched one person and injured three others in north Karnataka's Bidar district on the suspicion they belonged to a gang of child-lifters. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2L6T3gn TS Sudhir

Mumbai rain: Highest tide of season at 4.97 m expected to hit shore today; BMC, BEST on high alert

On Sunday, Mumbai will likely experience the highest tide of the season of 4.97 metres at 1.45 pm, reports said. Heavy rain and waterlogging in low-lying areas will likely take place. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Lb2k6Y FP Staff

Mayawati says PM laying foundation stone for Purvanchal Expressway a 'deception' as project was readied during BSP rule

Mayawati said that if the prime minister had implemented this scheme after 2014 then instead of laying the foundation stone, it would had been inaugurated. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Ll9IJY Press Trust of India

Baby-selling racket in Ranchi: Jharkhand Police claims nun confessed to crime, three children rescued so far

The nun accused in the baby-selling racket in Jharkhand from a Missionaries of Charity-run shelter allegedly confessed to the crime. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Lb2zyU FP Staff

Over 2,000 girls, women still missing in Mumbai; Opposition accuses Devendra Fadnavis govt of not prioritising their safety

The data was produced by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in a written reply to a query by Congress MLAs in the Legislative Assembly from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Lb2xqM Press Trust of India

Union minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar asks states to ensure adequate creche facilities under Maternity Benefit Act

The official conceded that the compliance rate with regard to the creche facilities remains low and the states can only be nudged by the Central government. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Jp8POw Press Trust of India

Andhra Pradesh boat capsize: Six, including five girls, one woman, missing; navy dispatches diving team for rescue ops

Narendra Modi launches Purvanchal Expressway: Rs 23,000 cr project to cover eight districts, transform east Uttar Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Purvanchal Expressway on Saturday. The project costing Rs 23,000 crores will take 3 years to finish from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Ljzuhy FP Staff

Narendra Modi accuses previous govts of neglecting Varanasi, says positive change visible in last four years

In a symbolic inauguration in Varanasi, Narendra Modi launched development projects worth nearly Rs 1,000 crore for the city and the region around it. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Lb2one Press Trust of India

Mob lynching: Maharashtra Police to launch campaign to check rumour-mongering, provocative online content