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Four newly recruited militants surrendered before security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday after the forces launched an operation to stop them from exfiltrating across the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NlEeo2 Press Trust of India

Unnao rape case: Police exhumes CBI witness' body for autopsy; 8 family members arrested for threatening to commit suicide

The Unnao rape case involving BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar took another dramatic turn in Lucknow on Saturday with Uttar Pradesh Police exhuming the remains of Yunus Khan despite facing resistance from the key CBI witness' kin from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PEhyRe Saurabh Sharma

Indianama takes design to Delhi's streets, collaborates with designers to give businesses distinct identities

Design is often an afterthought for most small businesses, but Indianama is working towards giving them a visual identity to enhance their prospects from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2P1NPk2

Manipur missing arms case: NIA recovers six more pistols from premises of Manipur Rifles Battalion

National Investigation Agency recovered six more pistols from the premises of Manipur Rifles Battalion under the missing arms case from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2ob1ES7 Asian News International

Lok Sabha Election 2019: Non-communal, non-BJP parties must ally as 'democracy is in danger', says Amartya Sen

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen on Saturday said all non-communal, non-BJP forces should come together for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and the Left should not hesitate in joining them as "democracy is in danger". from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NhBxDH Press Trust of India

Kerala, After The Flood: Tamil Nadu sends 256 transformers, 40,000 power meters to neighbouring state

The Tamil Nadu government sent 256 transformers and 40,000 power meters to flood-hit Kerala. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PBY7sl Press Trust of India

Nallasopara explosives case: Maharashtra ATS makes fifth arrest from Mumbai's Ghatkopar area; accused remanded in custody till 31 Aug

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), which is investigating the recent seizure of explosives and arms in the state, has arrested one more person from Ghatkopar in Mumbai, an official said on Saturday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BMND6v Press Trust of India

Defence ministry approves procurement of 111 utility choppers of navy; clears proposals worth nearly Rs 46,000 crore

The decisions were taken at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council the ministry's highest decision-making body on procurement. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2obp75o Press Trust of India

Lawyer Prashant Bhushan undecided on approaching SC on Rafale deal, says there is corruption in apex court too

Supreme Court lawyer and Swaraj Abhiyan president Prashant Bhushan on Saturday said he was undecided on approaching the Supreme Court on the Rafale fighter deal, alleging there was corruption in the apex court as well. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BORG2c Press Trust of India

Narendra Modi to address nation on 47th edition of Mann Ki Baat today; catch live broadcast on Doordarshan, AIR

Narendra Modi will address the nation on the 47th edition of his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme on Sunday. The program will be broadcast on the entire network of All India Radio and Doordarshan at 11 am. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PEO8CD Asian News International

Kerala, After The Flood: In relief camps, Onam celebrations bring joy to lives of people struggling to recover

Keralites in most parts of the world skipped their harvest festival of Onam in solidarity with their brethren whose lives were devastated by the floods. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NhxiIk TK Devasia

Daily Bulletin: PM to address nation in 47th Mann Ki Baat; John McCain dies at 81; PV Sindhu in action at Asian Games today

Narendra Modi to address nation in the 47th episode of Mann ki Baat; US Senator John McCain dies of brain cancer; Neha Dhupia, who is expecting her first child with actor-husband Angad Bedi, showed off her baby bump while walking for designer Payal Singhal, and other top stories of the day from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PDe7u0 FP Staff

Rahul Gandhi claims Vijay Mallya met senior BJP leaders before leaving country, says justice should be same for all Indians

Besides the Vijay Mallya allegation, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi also claimed "there is a relationship" between Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi and Narendra Modi. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BLWkho Shraddha Chowdhury

Unnao rape case: Body of witness who died recently exhumed week after victim's uncle alleged foul play

Yunus was a witness in the case registered after the death of the father of a minor in Unnao, who had alleged rape. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o9URYP FP Staff

Panel suggests ordering Johnson & Johnson to pay Rs 20 lakh in damages to patients affected by 'faulty' hip implants: Reports

After reports that Johnson & Johnson "suppressed" facts on the side-effects of surgeries done using "faulty" hip implants, the health ministry decided to form panels to register complaints from patients. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BNwkT3 Press Trust of India

Delhi chief secretary assault: Court rejects Arvind Kejriwal's plea to restrain police from sharing info with media

Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP MLAs sought to have the Delhi Police restrained from sharing with the media info in the chargesheet in the Anshu Prakash case. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PF0BGe Press Trust of India

28 arrested after clashes in Rajasthan's Malpura injure 15 Kanwariyas; curfew still in place

The clashes erupted in Rajasthan's Malpura after local residents pelted stones at Kanwariyas, injuring 15 of them. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BMNCPZ Press Trust of India

Parliamentary panel recommends encouraging Bhutan to deploy more soldiers in Doka La

Troops of India and China were locked in a 73-day stand-off in Doka La in the Sikkim sector from 16 June last year. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PF357B Press Trust of India

National Herald case: Subramanian Swamy accuses Motilal Vora of wasting court's time

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Saturday accused senior Congress leader Motilal Vora of wasting the court's time. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BPAwBG Press Trust of India

Demand for NRC grows louder in Tripura; parties also want withdrawal of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill

The Indigenous People's Front of Tripura organised a huge public gathering over its demands for NRC in Tripura. The Indigenous Nationalist Party also held a rally on Thursday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o9OAfB Indo-Asian News Service

Organisation representing displaced people from PoK moves Supreme Court over Article 35A

SOS International, an organisation representing displaced people from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), has moved an application for impleadment in connection with a batch of petitions in the Supreme Court challenging the validity of Article 35A of the Constitution. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NhBqYN Press Trust of India

Scientific adviser to defence minister G Satheesh Reddy appointed new DRDO chief; to hold post for two years

The post of DRDO chief was lying vacant for about three months before G Satheesh Reddy's appointment. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PCgcGN Press Trust of India

Thane Police busts gang that duped people in US through call centre; similar scam was unearthed two years ago

Acting on a tip-off, Thane police raided a call centre in Mira Road area and arrested seven people. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BOGLWx Press Trust of India

Kerala, After The Flood: People from Wayanad, which recorded the largest landslides, recount the devastation

In this episode, we visit Kurichiyarmala, in the hills of Wayanad, which recorded the largest landslides during the floods in Kerala. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PCga1D FP Editors and Pulleys' Junction

Defence Acquisition Council clears procurement proposals for Services worth nearly Rs 46,000 crore

Telangana priests to get salaries at par with govt employees, but imams to receive Rs 5,000 monthly

Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao announced that the salaries will be paid from the treasury with effect from 1 September. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NhBW9r Indo-Asian News Service

Panchkula violence: Haryana Police claims it can't find key accused Vipassana Insan even as ED questions her twice

Vipassana Insaan's name figure in the list of most wanted in connection with the widespread violence in Panchkula and Sirsa that claimed the lives of over 40 people. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PwBPbz Press Trust of India

Rahul Gandhi sets up three Congress committees on poll-related issues; panels include AK Antony, P Chidambaram, Ahmed Patel

Party chief Rahul Gandhi formed the key nine-member Core Group Committee ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NhBMPn Press Trust of India

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ashes immersed in Bay of Bengal in Puducherry; Kiran Bedi pays homage, calls him India's 'father figure'

Kiran Bedi said Atal Bihari Vajpayee was 'the father figure of the country and he would be looked up as one of the finest administrators.' from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PDpySD Press Trust of India

Bijnor boat capsize: Yogi Adityanath expresses grief over loss of life, directs officials to undertake relief and rescue work

Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief over the loss of life in the boat capsize tragedy in Bijnor and directed officials to undertake relief and rescue work at war footing. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Nk7Gum Press Trust of India

Nirmala Sitharaman lashes out at Karnataka minister: MoD issues clarification, terms Sa Ra Mahesh's behaviour 'unfortunate'

Ministry of Defence has issued a clarification a day after reports surfaced of Nirmala Sitharaman getting into a public spat with Karnataka minister Sa Ra Mahesh. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PE94tE FP Staff

India's water crisis: Lessons from Madurai, a city that adopted tanks and suffered after abandoning them

Understanding why Madurai, like every other city in India, has built over its water bodies like tanks and canals illuminates how we got to the mess we are in from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BFURsS Mridula Ramesh

North Delhi Municipal Corporation says no proposal to rename Ramlila Maidan after Atal Bihari Vajpayee

The NDMC said on Saturday that there was no proposal to rename Ramlila maidan after former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NeF06c Press Trust of India

Kerala, After The Floods: India should focus on disaster-proof housing, insurance, not take recourse to jugaad

The Kerala experience must remind that it's time India looked seriously at disaster proof housing to secure homes and property from shocks, mudslides and flooding, while also making disaster insurance compulsory from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PBGvgc Janaki Murali

Rangpuri Pahari rape case: 10 policemen injured as protest in Delhi turns violent; cops use 'mild force' to disperse crowd

Protest over the alleged rape of a girl in Delhi's Vasant Kunj area turned violent on Friday with demonstrators damaging cars and pelting stones at police personnel, forcing them to use "mild force" to disperse the crowd, during which 10 policemen were injured. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Nd1zrM Press Trust of India

Nirmala Sitharaman loses her cool at press conference, slams district officials over confusion in itinerary

The bitter exchange of words took place when Sa Ra Mahesh asked Sitharaman to end the press conference citing paucity of time. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MAw8eZ FP Staff

Jammu and Kashmir: 142 militants killed in anti-terror ops so far in 2018, says CRPF official, claims law and order has improved in state

CRPF personnel say that around 142 militants have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir in anti-terror operations in 2018 from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Pwj0Fr Press Trust of India

One-third calls to child helpline since 2015 were muted; could be silent pleas for help, say officials

About one-third of the calls received by Childline Foundation since 2015 were muted where background sound was audible but the caller was quiet, which the national emergency helpline for children in distress believes might be silent call for help from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Nd17tA Press Trust of India

Editors Guild of India condemns Patna HC order restraining media from reporting on Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case

The Editors Guild of India is distressed to note that the court, instead of protecting media freedom, has issued an order that has effectively curbed it. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PDXChE Press Trust of India

Kodagu floods: HD Kumaraswamy asks for Rs 2,000 crore grant from Centre to carry out relief work in affected areas

HD Kumaraswamy has asked for a grant of Rs 2000 crore from the Centre to carry out relief work in flood-hit Kodagu from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2wqYBsv Asian News International

Noida Police arrests 24-year-old student for pointing pistol at junior outside private university

A student of a private university in Noida has been arrested on attempt to murder charges after he allegedly pointed a pistol at another student of the institute. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PDH9tI Press Trust of India

Narendra Modi arrives in South Africa; PM to participate in BRICS Summit in Johannesburg

At the BRICS meet, Narendra Modi and other leaders are expected to deliberate on global hot-spot issues, international peace and security, global governance and trade issues among others. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2AaTAJF Press Trust of India

Jammu and Kashmir Police devises plan to ensure cops can safely visit home as attacks on personnel on leave rise

On the occasion of Eid on Wednesday, the militants killed three policemen including an officer in south Kashmir from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PDXm2a Indo-Asian News Service

Sushma Swaraj to embark on two-nation tour to Vietnam and Cambodia, will inaugurate Indian Ocean Conference

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj will pay an official visit to the South-East Asian countries of Vietnam and Cambodia from 27 August to 30 August. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NhlTIq Asian News International

Mirchpur violence case: Dalit resident's pet dog barking at accused led to Dalits' killing, rioting in Haryana village

The incident was described in the court's 209-page verdict in which it convicted 33 Jats for the crime in Haryana's Mirchpur. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NhvYoW Press Trust of India

As Gaj Mahotsav celebrates India's elephants, experts warn of threats that will increase tusker-human conflict

Wildlife experts are unanimously pointing fingers at imminent threats that are on the way due to massive shifts in migratory patterns of elephants. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BNcLu4 Urmi Bhattacharjee

Soldiering - A Life on the Edge: Brigadier PS Gothra's book paints a grim image of Kashmir conflict, daily grind of fighting militancy

In Soldiering: A Life On The Edge, Brigadier PS Gothra talks about the Kashmir conflict through the life and times of a rather ordinary Captain, shorn of glory, but going through the daily grind of fighting militancy in the Valley from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PDaNiu Tara Kartha

Oommen Chandy blames govt for Kerala floods, says it couldn't foresee things, plan according to rain patterns

The glaring omission came when the government failed to act according to the pattern of rains, said former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BTTaZk Indo-Asian News Service

Kerala floods: Toll rises to 265 since 8 August, 36 still missing; Idukki district worst hit with 51 deaths

The death toll in Kerala floods has touched 265 since 8 August while 36 people are still missing, the latest government figures show, even as the state prepares to mount a massive rehabilitation process for the displaced. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o6XN8t Press Trust of India

Kerala floods: US ambassador Nikki Haley expresses solidarity with those affected by worst deluge in 100 years

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has expressed solidarity with those affected by the devastating floods in Kerala, which is facing the deadliest deluge in nearly 100 years. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2wpqwJs Press Trust of India

Curfew imposed in Nepal's Kanchanpur after police opens fire on mob protesting minor's rape and murder; 14-yr-old killed

A curfew has been imposed in Nepal's Kanchanpur after a 14-year-old child was shot dead in a police firing from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PDaELY Asian News International

Kolkata has least vehicular emissions in 6 Indian mega-cities; Mumbai fares better on per-trip pollution level: CSE study

Kolkata has the least overall emission levels and energy used from urban commute among the six megacities in the country though it generates the third highest number of trips by vehicles due to its large population, according to a CSE report released on Friday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2wp3faq Press Trust of India

SCO Peace Mission Exercise: India, Pakistan armies conduct first joint anti-terror drill in Russia

The militaries of India and Pakistan will be taking part for the fist time ever in an anti-terror drill in Russia along with other SCO countries from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PDazrE Press Trust of India

As debate over simultaneous polls rages on, India should also consider presidential structure to fix policy lacunae

The presidential form of government offers stability because the president at the Centre and governors at the state level, are directly elected for a fixed term, they are not bothered about the confidence of the Parliament. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BTSVxo Raghav Pandey

Kerala, After The Flood: 2018 deluge less intense than 1924; illegal quarrying, deforestation worsened situation

Kerala's once-in-a-lifetime rainfall was 2,378 mm over 88 days, four times more than normal - but 30 percent less and spread over 61 days more than the deluge of 1924 from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o6pKgC IndiaSpend

Anshu Prakash assault case: AAP accuses Delhi Police of running media trial; Court reserves order for 2pm today

The Patiala House court in Delhi on Saturday heard the case of alleged assault of the alleged assault on Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash and reserved the order for 2 pm. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2oa9mLW FP Staff

Jammu-Srinagar national highway closed after rains trigger landslide in Ramban district, road-clearance operation underway

Jammu-Srinagar national highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was closed as overnight rains triggered a landslide. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BNcK9u Press Trust of India

India's first-born Humboldt penguin chick dies at Mumbai zoo within a week of its birth

The birth of baby penguin at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan, also called Byculla Zoo, on Independence Day had brought much cheer, it being the first penguin birth in the country. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2P57aAT Ananya Srivastava

AIMIM corporator who opposed resolution to pay tribute to Vajpayee sent to jail on bootlegging charges

An AIMIM corporator, who had last week opposed a resolution to pay tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, has been arrested and sent to jail for alleged bootlegging and some other charges, police said on Saturday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Mwp3M5 Press Trust of India

Sunny Leone, deer and pigeon make it to voters' list in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia; baffled officials call it data entry error

Voter cards in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district displayed some strange photographs - images of a scantily clad woman resembling Bollywood actor Sunny Leone, an elephant, a pigeon and deer - next to names of the residents in the district. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2P573oX FP Staff

SC takes note of fire at Mumbai high-rise, says people dying in illegal structures while builders wait for clearances

Taking strong note of the recent fire incident in a posh Mumbai high-rise that claimed four lives, the Supreme Court said the people were dying in such illegally-constructed buildings which had no relevant certificates or clearances. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MtJYQ5 Press Trust of India

BIMSTEC summit: Four-nation meet will focus on issues of energy, trade; India, Nepal will sign MoUs over railways, bulk cargo

The fourth BIMSTEC Summit in Kathmandu will revolve around energy and trade issues. India and Nepal will sign MoUs over railway construction and bulk cargo from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2P56Ulp Asian News International

Assam: Three people, including mother and child, killed in rain-related incidents in Guwahati; Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia announced

Three persons, including a mother and child, were killed in landslides in Guwahati following torrential rains since Thursday night which triggered flash floods and led to water logging in several areas from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MzV0mQ Press Trust of India

Siddaramaiah claims he will be Karnataka chief minister again with 'blessings of people'

Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that with the blessings of the people of the state, he would once again take over as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2P56Ou3 Asian News International

Rahul Gandhi in London: Congress will cooperate if BJP wishes to pass Women's Reservation Bill, says party chief

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that his party would happily co-operate with the BJP if they wish to pass the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Mwosdj Press Trust of India

Rahul Gandhi denies Congress' involvement in 1984-anti Sikh riots; BJP says Congress chief has undone everything

Rahul, responding to a question on the Sikh riots at the UK Parliament meeting, said, "I have no confusion in my mind about that. It was a tragedy, it was a painful experience. You say that the Congress party was involved in that, I don't agree." from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2P4VBKe FP Staff

Onam 2018: Celebrations look bleak as Kerala schools, colleges, govt offices cancel festivities in aftermath of floods

Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala, is celebrated with great pomp across the state, but this time around festivities will be the last thing on people's minds as they come to grips with the devastation caused by the unprecedented deluge that claimed 231 lives since 8 August. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MtJYj3 FP Staff

Kerala, After The Floods: Pinarayi Vijayan stands by claim on Rs 700 crore UAE aid, says Modi, Crown Prince of Emirates discussed it

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan in response claimed that there was no lack of clarity on UAE aid for the flood-ravaged state and expressed hope the Centre would accept the "offer" of Rs 700 crore. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2P3Ruhg FP Staff

Man sentenced to life imprisonment for raping 10-year-old girl in Muzaffarnagar; accused booked under POSCO, IPC

The court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for raping a 10-year-old girl in Muzaffarnagar. The accused has also been booked under IPC and POCSO acts from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MzSWLK Press Trust of India

10 injured after clashes erupt between youth Congress workers, local police in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla

Clashes between Congress workers and the local police in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla injured 10 people from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2P56I5F Press Trust of India

Railways to revise flexi-fare scheme, seeks to provide relief to passengers of premium trains

The Indian Railways will be revising the flexi-fare scheme in order to provide relief to passengers traveling in premium trains from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2wbNWTg Press Trust of India

Kerala floods: Health ministry approves grant of Rs 18.71cr to village health, sanitation and nutrition committees

The Union health ministry has approved a grant of over Rs 18 crore under the National Health Mission (NHM) for disbursing to village health, sanitation and nutrition committees in flood-ravaged Kerala. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OYKemM Press Trust of India

Hardik Patel to proceed with indefinite hunger strike today to demand Patidar reservation, farm loan waiver

Meanwhile, the city sessions court is expected to announce its verdict on Monday on a government plea seeking cancellation of Patel's anticipatory bail in a rioting case. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Mwol1n Press Trust of India

Daily Bulletin: Kerala CM sticks to claim on UAE aid; Rahul to address diaspora in UK; Saina Nehwal in action at Asian Games today

The controversy over UAE's reported offer to release Rs 700 crore aid to flood-hit Kerala refuses to die down. Expect Saina Nehwal and Dipika Pallikal Karthik in action at Asian Games today. Rahul Gandhi will address Indian Diaspora in UK from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2P50XF3 FP Staff

Mirchpur Dalit killing: Delhi HC sentences 12 members of dominant Jat community to life imprisonment; 21 others get varying jail terms

The Delhi High Court has sentenced 12 members of a dominant Jat community to life imprisonment and 21 other received varying jail terms for the Mirchpur Dalit killings in 2010 from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Mx3UBB Press Trust of India

In Rajasthan villages, a couple's initiative to introduce free bus service for girls drives change, boosts school enrolment

In Rajasthan's Kotpuli, many parents hesitate to send their daughters to schools and colleges. A free bus service for girls is changing that. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2vWUntk Mahendra Saini

Car belonging to BJP's GVL Narasimha Rao hits two women in Andhra Pradesh; one dead, other injured

The BJP national spokesperson issued a clarification about the incident on Twitter, saying that he will meet the family members of the two women to "express heartfelt condolences and all support". from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2wdmzrV FP Staff

Of no fixed abode: Renowned sculptor's son says Assam officials told him there was 'nothing to worry' about

Uttam Paul, 48, of Assam's Cachar district had never thought he would feel insecure in a country inhabited by his family for over decades now. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nJaLci Swapnaneel Bhattacharjee

One dead, 9 missing after boat capsizes in Ganga in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor; NDRF at spot for rescue operation

Bijnor district magistrate Atal Kumar Rai said there were 27 people on the boat which sank in the Ganga near Rajarampur village under Mandawar police station area. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MAudah Press Trust of India

Unnao rape case: UP Police claims wife of key witness who died said prolonged illness was the cause

According to police, the wife of the key witness in the Unnao rapecase said that her husband died following prolonged illness from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2P5YHgV Asian News International

Ratan Tata attends RSS event in Mumbai; Mohan Bhagwat says organisation believes in 'inclusive development'

Mohan Bhagwat was speaking at a function, where Ratan Tata was the chief guest, in Mumbai to mark the birth centenary of late RSS leader Nana Palkar from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2wjEw8v Press Trust of India

Congress Dhanbad district president, his two bodyguards arrested in Jharkhand on extortion charge

Superintendent of Police Piyush Pandey told reporters that the arrest followed complaints that Sinha with the help of his two bodyguards allegedly thrashed the five youths who had gone to his restaurant and damaged their car as well after holding them captive. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o8aL5G Press Trust of India

5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Andaman Islands; no casualty, property loss reported

The earthquake occurred at 4.19 pm and lasted for 27 seconds. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred 165 kilometres south west of Port Blair. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BIxiQf FP Staff

Plea for sedition case against Navjot Singh Sidhu: Bihar court tells petitioner to present evidence on 29 August

Taking cognisance of the petition filed by advocate Sudhir Kumar Ojha, the Chief Judicial Magistrate Hari Prasad said he will personally look into the matter and fixed 29 August as the next date of hearing. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o8aKi8 Press Trust of India

'Team Kerala Cyber Warriors' hacks Hindu Mahasabha's website, puts up 'Kerala Spicy Nadan Beef Curry' recipe

The Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha's official website was reportedly hacked by a group going by 'Team Kerala Cyber Warriors'. The landing page of the Hindu Mahasabha's website displayed a recipe to make 'Kerala Spicy Nadan Beef Curry'. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BIDjwp FP Staff

In Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj, women form 'Green Gang' to take on abusers in rough and ready manner

The Green Gang was formed by Anguri Dahadiya in 2010 after her house was seized by an influential person in Kannauj. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o7OHs9 Saurabh Sharma

Administration clueless as tar balls wash up along India's western coast; experts claim it's a deep, recurring problem

Even though Central Board of Pollution Control claims that there has been no oil spill along India's western coast, tar balls are not only more excessive than previous years, they are also bigger in size, with beaches from Southern Gujarat, Daman and now even Mumbai's coastline being covered with waxy formations lending the air a distinctly oily smell from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BKOLI0 Shubhra Dixit

Army to build two bridges to facilitate pilgrims' return to Sabarimala; final clearance from defence secretary expected soon

The engineering division of the Army from Hyderabad has been entrusted to build two bailey bridges near Kerala's Sabarimala temple, One bridge would be meant for the vehicular traffic, and the other for pedestrians. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o7OwwZ Indo-Asian News Service

Drug addiction in Punjab: NDPS Act is making convicts out of addicts instead of punishing peddlers

An entire generation in Punjab being ruined by drug abuse is a fact that became a matter of huge debate and controversy. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BJjjd5 Shishir Tripathi

Sanatan Sanstha needs to be banned forthwith; authorities turning a blind eye to its vitriolic existence is shocking

Considering that the Sanatan Sanstha has been accused of links to blasts and ammunition hauls, one wonders why it is allowed to be a sanstha at all. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o8AwTG FP Staff

128 private schools in Delhi roll back fee hike following complaints; Arvind Kejriwal had described it as 'arbitrary'

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had issued directions to the schools to roll back their "arbitrary" fee hike after receiving several complaints from parents. The Directorate of Education (DoE) had in April sent notices to 195 private schools of the city and asked the school heads to roll back their fee hike. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BIZeDF Press Trust of India

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Rahul Gandhi compares RSS with Muslim Brotherhood, attacks Modi in London address

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday, attacked the Narendra Modi government and the RSS, while addressing students in the Strategic Studies Institute in London. He claimed that the idea of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is similar to that of the Muslim Brotherhood. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BHCjZk FP Staff

Kerala, After The Flood: Animals abandoned, stranded find help in rescuers, but casualties still run high

From drowned to critical dogs, trapped cobras to injured elephants, the number of animal casualties during the Kerala floods runs high. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o760te Anand Siva

Kerala, After The Flood: Despite Pinarayi Vijayan's denial, govt mismanagement and negligence can't be ruled out

If it was mismanagement in controlling the water from Idukki dam that sent the Periyar into Kochi city in Kerala, in Pathanamthitta and especially Pandanad which saw the deepest of the miseries, it was the sheer failure of an early warning system from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BCX9ZP Naveen Nair

BJP's RP Singh alleges Rahul Gandhi invoked Guru Nanak Dev only for votes, says he should apologise for 1984 riots

Rahul Gandhi said the Congress's thought of "unity in diversity" came from the times of Guru Nanak Dev. In a sharp reaction to his remarks, Singh said Gandhi's thoughts are actually in line with the Congress culture of divide and rule. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o6ZBhC Press Trust of India

Kerala, After The Flood: Pinarayi Vijayan says Centre should treat state on different yardstick for extending aid

Giving a detailed account of the havoc caused by the devastating floods and landslides since early August, Vijayan said the preliminary assessment of losses was around Rs 20,000 crore which was equal to the state's annual plan size for 2018-19. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BKkkSl Press Trust of India

Bombay High Court allows MMRCL to carry out work for Metro 3 in south Mumbai from 10 pm to 6 am

The Bombay High Court permitted the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) to carry out construction and other ancillary work for the Metro 3 project at Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai during night. But it asked the MMRCL to implement recommendations made by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) on minimising noise pollution. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o6ZrH2 Press Trust of India

Curfew in Rajasthan's Malpura town day after clashes erupted between Kanwariyas and locals

A curfew was imposed in Malpura area in Rajasthan's Tonk district on Friday as fresh violence erupted a day after locals pelted stones at the Kanwariyas. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BIVSAA FP Staff

Kerala, After The Flood: Tendency to back development despite warning from ecologists creates ground for future disasters

What is important is that ecologists and environmentalists have to work in tandem with the government departments to achieve success on the ground. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Nbr3pB Janaki Murali

Women in Science: Sucharita Sambashivaiah on understanding and preventing Type 2 diabetes in India

Sucharita Sambashivaiah's goal is to understand the working of Type 2 Diabetes and she does this with her team of MDs, PhDs, dieticians, field scientists, exercise trainers, staff nurses and technicians. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LfzUot The Life of Science

Subramanian Swamy hits out at Rahul Gandhi for targeting Modi over death of Unnao rape case witness

Subramanian Swamy hit out at Rahul Gandhi for cornering Narendra Modi over the death of a witness in Unnao rape-murder case from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Mus3ZI Asian News International

Kerala floods: With rescue operations nearly over, government and volunteers take up clean-up drive

More than 50,000 volunteers in Kerala have taken up the task of cleaning houses and public places filled with mud deposits. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o7s1be Press Trust of India

Karnataka floods: Nirmala Sitharaman to meet district administration in flood-hit Kodagu district tomorrow

Nirmala Sitharaman will visit on Friday the flood and landslide-ravaged Kodagu district, where rescue and relief operations are underway in full swing from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2P3Dt3f Press Trust of India

Governance model in Delhi 'worst of its kind', complicated by central agencies, says Manish Sisodia

The governance is "scattered" among the Centre, Delhi government and the local bodies, Sisodia said at a conclave organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in New Delhi. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MsiJp7 Press Trust of India

Tamil Nadu-Kerala Mullaperiyar Dam dispute: K Palaniswami says opening of barricade did not cause floods

The Kerala government told SC that the sudden release of water from the Mullaperiyar dam by Tamil Nadu was a reason for the massive floods in the state. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2P3Dnsp Indo-Asian News Service

UAE aid for Kerala: India 'may' accept foreign donations offered in wake of disasters, says 2016 NDMA document

The National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP), a publication of the NDMA, on planning framework for disaster situations, has noted that as a matter of policy, the Government of India does not issue any appeal for foreign assistance in the wake of a disaster. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Mtvxvf Press Trust of India

As Centre, Kerala spar over foreign aid for floods, UAE claims they never announced Rs 700-cr aid; says nothing official yet

As politics over foreign aid for Kerala Flood victims escalates, UAE authorities have denied to have allocated any specific amount to the state, reports have said. An offer will be made once UAE's national emergency committee has made its assessments. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2P3DfZX FP Staff

Delhi High Court dismisses appeal of 15 convicted of killing Dalits in Haryana's Mirchpur village

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed the appeal of 15 persons belonging to the dominant Jat community against their conviction and sentencing in a case of burning alive a 70-year-old Dalit man and his physically-challenged daughter at Mirchpur village in Haryana's Hisar district in 2010. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MsFOrA Press Trust of India

Rahul Gandhi in UK LIVE updates: Doka La not isolated incident, Chinese troops still present in area, says Congress president

Rahul Gandhi in UK LIVE updates: Rahul said Doka La was not an isolated issue and that it was a part of a sequence of events. "Prime Minister is episodic. He views Doka La as an event. If he was carefully watching the process, he could've stopped it. The truth is the Chinese are still in Doka La today," he said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2P2iHkv FP Staff

Administration clueless as tar balls wash up along India's western coast; experts claim it's deep, recurring problem

Enforcement Directorate files chargesheet against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi in IRCTC hotel contracts case

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday filed its first chargesheet against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi and others in connection with the IRCTC hotels allotment money laundering case. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2P3D8xv Press Trust of India

The polo ponies of Manipur: Tracing a rare equine breed's battle against extinction

Once owned by almost every household in Manipur, the population of the pony has dwindled drastically because their grazing grounds have depleted and they have lost social value from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MtDUHa Sunzu Bachaspatimayum

Indianama takes design to Delhi's streets, collaborates with designers to give businesses distinct identities

Aircel-Maxis deal: ED questions former finance minister P Chidambaram in money laundering case

The Aircel-Maxis cases pertains to grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance to firm M/S Global Communication Holding Services Ltd in 2006 for investment in Aircel. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MtDOzi Press Trust of India

Tamil Nadu to file affidavit in SC refuting Kerala's claims that sudden water release from Mullaperiyar Dam caused floods

The Mullaperiyar Dam is located on the Western Ghats near Thekkady in Idukki district of Kerala on the Periyar river. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2P3iuxw FP Staff

Kerala, After The Flood: Underprepared India needs rapid rescue and planned rehabilitation to combat disasters

What was obvious from the start in the Kerala floods, was the lack of preparedness of the state to face a disaster of this magnitude. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LmhFNS Janaki Murali

Amit Malviya attacks Kerala govt over section aligned to 'Communist-Islamist nexus' celebrating non-existent UAE aid

Amit Malviya, Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) national head of Information and Technology, on Friday attacked the Kerala government with regard to the UAE aid. He expressed his concerns over the CPI-M government - which he calls a section aligned to the "Communist-Islamist nexus"- celebrating a "non-existing" offer from UAE and ignoring Indian organisations from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MtlxSJ FP Staff

Supreme Court reserves verdict on pleas for live streaming of court proceedings, plans on concept of open courts

The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas related to the issue of live streaming of court proceedings. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OZEZTW Press Trust of India

ICSI CS result 2018: Results for Professional, Executive exams to be declared tomorrow; candidates can check scores at icsi.edu

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) will be declaring the result of the professional and executive programme on 25 August on the official website (icsi.edu). The exam is computer-based and was held in June 2018. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MytQNa FP Staff

Maharashtra MSBSHSE HSC Supplementary exam result declared; check scores at mahresult.nic.in

Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) will declare the result of Class 12 supplementary examination on Friday at 1 pm. The students can check their results on the official website, mahresult.nic.in. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OZF7Tq FP Staff

Kerala floods and their far-reaching impact: Nature offers small reminders when its limits are crossed by man

While it's true that Kerala has received unprecedented rainfall this year causing water levels to rise abnormally and dams to overflow, many are blaming the floods on man-made mistakes which have destroyed the ecological balance. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MxKnAX Dinesh Unnikrishnan

Bihar journalist Seemab Akhtar receives death threat after his anti-Narendra Modi post on social media; police files FIR

Seemab Akhtar, a journalist in Bihar received death threats after he posted a controversial message on social media about Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OZEUQ8 Indo-Asian News Service

Kerala floods: Narendra Modi govt cites policy in refusing Rs 700-cr aid from UAE, but 2015 scheme allows aid

Faced with the destruction left by the worst monsoon floods in 94 years, 1.2 million in relief camps and now over 400 dead, Kerala has been appealing to the public and private donors to help reconstruction efforts. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MyQiGd FactChecker

Jharkhand HC rejects Lalu Prasad Yadav's bail extension plea in fodder scam case, orders him to surrender by 30 Aug

The Jharkhand High Court has rejected former Bihar chief minister and RJD head Lalu Prasad Yadav's bail plea in the fodder scam case and asked him to surrender before 30 August to the Ranchi jail authorities from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OZESaY FP Staff

SC verdict on West Bengal panchayat polls: TMC welcomes 'victory of democracy', BJP vows to fight 'democratically'

The Trinamool Congress on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict on panchayat polls in West Bengal as a "victory of democracy" and asked opposition parties to apologise to the people of the state from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MyQeWZ Press Trust of India

Supreme Court orders to maintain water level of Mullaperiyar Dam at 139 feet till 31 August

The Supreme Court Friday ordered that the water level at the Mullaperiyar Dam be maintained at 139 feet till 31 August keeping in mind the grave devastation that has taken place due to the unprecedented floods in Kerala. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o3wVpI Press Trust of India

Amarinder Singh's proposed blasphemy law will embolden religious forces, push India into the dark ages

In the fight for civilisation, Captain Amarinder Singh represents the forces of darkness. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OZENUI

Kerala floods: Axis Bank commits Rs 5 crore towards rehabilitation work; waives various penalties

With a view to mitigate the hardships faced by the people of Kerala, the bank has also waived penalty on delayed payment charges for the month of August 2018 from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MsaQQt FP Staff

SSC CGL Tier I Examination 2018: Test delayed due to 'administrative reasons'; new dates to be announced soon

The SSC released a notice and said that the dates of the 2018 SSC CGL Tier I Examinations have been postponed due to administrative reasons. Reports have said that the examinations are now expected to be conducted in September and October 2018 from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OZEJUY FP Staff

Supreme Court seeks West Bengal govt's response on plea seeking CBI probe into killing of 3 BJP workers in state

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the West Bengal government on a plea seeking a CBI probe into the killing of three BJP workers in the state. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MyQ5Tr Press Trust of India

Bihar: One person dead, another injured in clash at Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Patna; six people arrested

One person was shot dead and another injured at a stadium in Bihar on Thursday during a clash between two groups over operating private training camps for recruitment in police department. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2P3iLAE Press Trust of India

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's niece Kanti Mishra responds to cousin Karuna Shukla, says former prime minister 'belongs to nation'

Niece of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Kanti Mishra has rebuffed another niece of the late leader, Karuna Shukla, over her statement criticising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for carrying the veteran leader's ashes to different states for immersion. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MxmfhK Asian News International

From govt formation in Jammu and Kashmir to Article 35A, these 5 issues will be real challenge for Governor Satya Pal Malik

Jammu and Kashmir has a new Governor. Former Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik was sworn-in on Thursday at a function at Raj Bhawan in Srinagar. Here are the five challenges the 13th Governor of Jammu and Kashmir will be facing at the onset. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OZECZy Sameer Yasir

Nirmala Sitharaman visits flood-hit Kodagu in Karnataka, says army, air force will help in 'restoration'

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday visited the flood-hit Kodagu district in Karnataka and said that some of the "restoration" of the damage caused due to landslides and heavy rainfall will be done by the Army and Air Force. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MxmbP2 FP Staff

Two govt officials arrested in Kerala's Panamaram for embezzling flood relief materials; similar incident reported in Chengannur

The two accused were stopped at a relief camp in Kerala's Panamaram while they were loading the relief materials into a vehicle. They said that they were moving the materials to another camp in the village. But the residents called the police and upon interrogation, it was found that they lied. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2P1E6dz Indo-Asian News Service

Naveen Patnaik announced over 3 lakh projects under Ama Gaon Ama Bikash Yojana worth over Rs 700 crore for Odisha in 5 months

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced over 3 lakh projects worth over Rs 700 crore under Ama Gaon Ama Bikash Yojana from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MyQ0iB Press Trust of India

West Bengal panchayat polls: SC allows State Election Commission to notify results of uncontested seats

The Supreme Court also set aside Calcutta High Court order allowing the filing of nomination papers through e-mail, WhatsApp in West Bengal panchayat polls. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LlPRta FP Staff

Disaster management panel asks Tamil Nadu govt to lower water level of Mullaperiyar Dam

A disaster management sub-committee to monitor the water level of Mullaperiyar Dam on Thursday asked Tamil Nadu to keep water limit of the reservoir 2-3 feet below the 142-feet FRL from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PAkrT0 Press Trust of India

CIC slams PMO for 'not applying mind' on RTI application about recovery of ancient Indian artifacts from abroad

"PMO should not have transferred the RTI application at all. Instead, the PMO should have chosen to answer to avoid assumptions that there were no efforts at all," said the information commissioner from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Lnze03 Yatish Yadav

National Enquirer chief David Pecker hid damaging Donald Trump stories in a safe, helped bury reports on hush money payments

The detail came as several media outlets reported on Thursday that federal prosecutors had granted immunity to National Enquirer chief David Pecker, potentially laying bare his efforts to protect his longtime friend Trump. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2w8pG4z The Associated Press

Amarnath Yatra resumes after three-day gap; 137 pilgrims set off from Jammu for Kashmir Valley

The yatra remained suspended for three days because of security reasons and the lesser number of pilgrims opting for the journey now. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Lm0JaD Indo-Asian News Service

SC/ST reservation in promotions: Critics call proposal unconstitutional, say responsibility to 'strike balance' lies with state govts

For the SC/ST reservation in promotions, the Supreme Court was told on Thursday that reservation in promotion is impermissible and unconstitutional, and it is the responsibility of the state to strike a balance while giving reservation. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2wap521 Indo-Asian News Service

14-year-old girl found raped, killed in her house at Bhiwandi near Mumbai; police on the lookout for culprits

The girl was alone at her home in the powerloom town of Bhiwandi at the time of the incident on Thursday afternoon, Thane Police PRO Sukhada Narkar said. An offence under IPC sections 376 (rape) and 302 (murder) have been registered, she said, adding a manhunt has been launched for the culprits from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LiWBbi Press Trust of India

Kerala floods: Indian Air Force airlifts relief material, 22.5 tonnes of food grains to flood-hit state from Nagpur

Indian Air Force has airlifted relief materials and food grains to the flood-hit state of Kerala in order to aid the victims soon from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2w6kzBA Asian News International

Ladies special on Raksha Bandhan: Delhi division of Indian railways' announces 6 trains for 26 August

To make the occasion of Raksha Bandhan special for women, the Delhi division of the Indian railways has decided to run ladies special trains to help women travel in a safe and secure manner. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LiWwo0 Asian News International

Lucknow special court convicts two in 2007 court blast case; quantum of sentence to be announced on 27 August

A special court in Lucknow on Thursday convicted two accused in connection with 2007 court blast case in the state capital. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2w8puCn Press Trust of India

Kerala floods: Rs 600 cr only advance aid, clarifies Centre; additional assistance will be released from NDRF funds

The Centre on Thursday clarified that Rs 600 crore released for tackling the flood situation in Kerala was only an advance assistance, and additional funds would be released from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)on assessment of the damages in the flood-hit state as per laid down procedure. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LndGRp Asian News International

15 pilgrims injured, vehicles set ablaze as Kanwariyas clash with locals of Rajasthan's Tonk

15 pilgrims were injured and a vehicle was set ablaze after a clash between Kanwariyas and the locals of Rajasthan's Tonk took place from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2w6ofDM Press Trust of India

Encounter underway at Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag; body of militant recovered, three others holed up

An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Kokernag area of Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district and is currently underway. The body of a militant was recovered by the police, according to ANI. Three militants are reportedly trapped in the area. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LhwH7P FP Staff

Naxal carrying bounty of Rs 47 lakh surrenders in Chhattisgarh; militant held secretary post in Gondia division of cadre

A Naxal having a bounty of Rs 47 lakh surrendered before the police in Chhattisgarh on Thursday. The police confirmed that Pahad Singh alias Kumarsaay alias Rammohhamad Singh Toppo, a native of Rajnandgaon, surrendered before Durg Inspector General, GP Singh. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2w8pLFp Asian News International

Rahul Gandhi's Berlin speech couldn't be aired live online due to technical glitch, claims Congress

Congress president Rahul Gandhi's address to the Indian Overseas Congress in Berlin in Germany on Thursday night could not be aired 'live' due to a technical glitch, the party said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LiWdcQ Press Trust of India

Two men rape, film 16-year-old girl in Jharkhand's Palamu; accused booked under POCSO, IPC

Two men in Jharkhand's Palamu raped and filmed a 16-year-old girl. They have been booked under Pocso and IPC from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2w95dMZ Press Trust of India

JNU issued show-cause notice to 48 professors for protesting against vice-chancellor's policies, claim teachers

The JNU administration on Thursday issued show-cause notices to 48 teachers for allegedly participating in a day strike on 31 July against the policies implemented by the vice chancellor, said a varsity professor from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LlR8AB Press Trust of India

UP govt suspends Muzaffarnagar ADM for spat with retired Army colonel over illegal construction at Noida residence

The Uttar Pradesh government said on Thursday that it has suspended Muzaffarnagar Additional District Magistrate Harish Chandra, who has had a spat with a retired Army colonel over an illegal construction at his residence in Noida. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2w8p5jl Press Trust of India

O Panneerselvam says AIADMK will win Tamil Nadu by-elections by margin of 50,000 votes

Speaking to reporters here after the party's Executive Committee meeting, Panneerselvam said discussions at the meeting were about the party's strategy for the polls for local bodies, by-elections to two assembly seats and the Lok Sabha elections next year. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LndGkn IANS

11-year-old girl sexually assaulted by masked youth in Delhi's Rangpuri Pahad; 15 men suspected of crime detained for inquiry

A masked youth sexually assaulted a 11-year-old girl in Delhi's Rangpuri Pahad. The police has detained 15 men for questioning from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2wb81Jj Indo-Asian News Service

Sudden release of water by Tamil Nadu from Mullaperiyar dam reason caused deluge, Kerala govt tells SC

The Pinarayi Vijayan government said that in the wake of prior alerts by its engineers, Kerala's Water Resources Secretary had written to her counterpart in Tamil Nadu government and the Chairman of the Supervisory Committee on Mullaperiyar dam, requesting controlled release of water without waiting for the water level in the reservoir to reach its full level. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LnLJZy Press Trust of India

'No chance' of one-nation-one-poll anytime soon, says CEC OP Rawat; points out legal constraints, lack of manpower

Putting to rest all speculation, Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat on Thursday emphatically ruled out the possibility of holding simultaneous elections to the state assemblies along with the Lok Sabha polls anytime soon. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2wammG2 Press Trust of India

Centre says Rs 600cr provided to flood-hit Kerala till now only 'advance assistance', further funds subject to damage-assessment

On Wednesday, Kerala Congress leader Oomnen Chandy had termed the Centre's financial assistance to flood-ravaged Kerala as "disappointing." from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LlHUEk FP Staff

Daily Bulletin: SC hearing on Kerala floods today; CEC OP Rawat rules out possibility of simultaneous polls, and other top stories

The Supreme Court hearing on Kerala floods is scheduled for 11.30 am on Friday. The Kerala government on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the sudden release of water from the Mullaperiyar dam by the Tamil Nadu government was one of the reasons for the massive floods in the state from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2w95cIV FP Staff

Landslips or rains did not have major impact on wildlife in Kerala, says top forest official

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests P K Kesavan said that landslips and heavy rains unleashed in Kerala forests which caused flooding in many areas did not have any major impact on its precious wildlife including elephants, tigers and leopards. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2w714sK Aishwarya Kulkarni

Kerala floods: From dramatic visuals to nuanced debates, how Malayalam news channels covered the crisis

The Malayalam news channels - despite some shortcomings - did a commendable job of covering the Kerala floods, within the limited time and resources available. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nXscWH Sriprakash Menon

Attack on Umar Khalid: Delhi court sends two accused to judicial custody till 6 September

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Thursday sent the two attackers of Umar Khalid to judicial custody till 6 September from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2w6Uouz FP Staff

85-day long Manipur University agitation called off in interest of pupils, says students' union president

The agitation at Manipur University was called off in the interest of students and particularly after the HRD ministry agreed to all the terms included in the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on 16 August, students' union president M Dayaman Singh said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LmGrgX Aishwarya Kulkarni

Kerala, After The Flood: US accepted foreign aid for Hurricane Katrina, India won't appear poor if it does the same

Rejecting foreign aid on the ground that India has reached a certain economic states makes little sense and can only be interpreted as a result of false prestige. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2w6w9N6 Srinivasa Prasad

Heckling of Farooq Abdullah not isolated instance; space for mainstream politics has been receding in J&K

On Wednesday, youth booed Farooq Abdullah and raised slogans in favour of top commander of an Al-Qaeda affiliate Zakir Musa. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LmGoSj Ishfaq Naseem

Kerala, After The Flood: Ravaged homes may push many to brink of mental breakdown as restoration becomes monumental task

Shocked by the sight of his ruined house, a 64-year-old person in Ernakulam allegedly committed suicide on Wednesday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BEF65F TK Devasia

Veteran BJP leader Lalji Tandon sworn in as governor of Bihar, replaces Satya Pal Malik

Lalji Tandon was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of Patna High Court Mukesh R Shah at Raj Bhavan in Patna from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2w7brN9 Press Trust of India

RRB's ALP and Technicians Posts examination admit cards to be released starting from 25 August at rrbmumbai.gov.in

The first stage of recruitment for the RRB ALP and Technicians posts began on 9 August, and will be completed by 31 August, 2018. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LfM4xz FP Staff

Kerala, After The Flood: Water still to recede from many parts of state; people ask for clean clothes and sanitation

A bleak, uncertain future stares the nearly 13 lakh people currently taking shelter at the relief camps in Kerala. Many houses are still under water, and the ones which are not submerged have problems plaguing them. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2w8dW1Y Press Trust of India

In UP's Chitrakoot when local press wants case updates, all they have to do is WhatsApp thelocal police

The problem of the unidirectional movement of news, in which the press is not able to perform its key role of questioning the government's actions, is a big one, often leading to the regurgitating of news stories in the rush to update the website every few hours. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MIB0Oa Khabar Lahariya

Kerala, After The Flood: For Nilambur, rebuilding lives brings big task; fixing the only road linking them to rest of state

This multi-part video series, created in collaboration with the Calicut-based production house, Pulley Junction, tells stories of lives fundamentally altered by the Kerala floods, and the ongoing effort at rebuilding those lives. In the first episode, we visit Eranjimangad camp in Nilambur, where an arterial road linking the region to the rest of the state has been turned into a swathe of rubble. The camp holds refugees from over six colonies, most of whom belong to marginalised communities. The first deaths in the floods were reported from this region, which was rendered inaccessible by landslides and rising waters.? from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NhlKEQ FP Editors and Pulleys' Junction

NGT appoints ex-judge Justice SJ Vazifdar as chairman of panel to decide Vedanta's plea challenging closure of Sterlite copper plant

. The green panel said the committee headed by retired judge Vazifdar, which will also include representatives of the Central Pollution Control Board and the Ministry of Environment and Forests, may visit the site and consider technical data. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MJuG9b Press Trust of India

Supreme Court orders audit of hygiene, entry, assets of all temples, mosques and other religious shrines across India

The Supreme Court has ordered judicial audit all religious places and charitable institutions across India, asking district courts to examine complaints with regard to hygiene, management, utilisation of offerings and protection of assets of these institutes. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NhlENu FP Staff

Ex-ISI chief Asad Durrani says it is too early to assess how Narendra Modi will handle India-Pakistan relationship

Former ISI chief Asad Durrani feels it is too early to assess how Prime Minister Narendra Modi will handle the India-Pakistan relationship and each of the steps taken so far can be rationalised in an individual context. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MKuxm0 Press Trust of India

Three arrested in Faridabad after Hindu man was found murdered by Muslim ex-wife's family

In another case of 'honour killing', a Hindu man, Sanjay Kumar, was allegedly killed by the family of his Muslim ex-wife, a week ago in Faridabad. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NhlCFm FP Staff

Muzaffarpur shelter home rapes: Patna High Court pulls up CBI for failure to submit progress report, questions transfer of SP rank officer

The Patna High Court pulled up the CBI for its failure to submit a progress report in the investigation into the Muzaffarpur shelter home sex scandal case and asked the central probe agency to explain as to why SP, J P Mishra who was the investigating officer in the case, was transferred. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MJiHse Press Trust of India

Dil Chahta Hai in Varanasi: A holiday package for men who refuse to understand feminism, domestic violence

150 men from all over India performed the "last rites" of marital relations and the corrupt form of feminism in Varanasi on 13 August. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NaHNxc The Ladies Finger

China's foreign ministry says Beijing will play 'constructive role' to improve bilateral ties between India, Pakistan

China's foreign ministry said that it will play a "constructive role" to improve India-Pakistan bilateral ties from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MNLLyE Asian News International

AIMIM corporator Sayyad Mateen who opposed resolution to pay tribute to Vajpayee jailed for alleged bootlegging

Sayyad Mateen Sayyad Rashid, an All-India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) corporator in Aurangabad, was sent to jail for a year under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Slumlords, Bootleggers, Drug-Offenders and Dangerous Persons (MPDA) Act. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Nhlxl2 Press Trust of India

Kerala, After The Flood: IIT Hyderabad team uses data mining, verifies relief requests to help govt's efforts

The community of students, faculty, and administrators at IIT Hyderabad has been working relentlessly towards ensuring that any call for help isn't left unanswered. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MQv45E Hema Vaishnavi

Umar Khalid shooting: Delhi Police arrests two youths from Haryana for attacking JNU student

The Delhi Police have arrested two youths from Haryana over charges of attacking JNU student Umar Khalid from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Nbrosn Indo-Asian News Service

Kerala floods: Delhi HC judges, Registry of High Court to contribute financial aid towards people's rehabilitation in state

Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and other judges of the Delhi High Court have decided to contribute for the rehabilitation of the people of Kerala hit by the devastating floods. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MJngTn Press Trust of India

UAE aid for Kerala: Why Narendra Modi govt should honour the 2016 NDMP and not deny state the money it sorely needs

Considering the mammoth money requirement Kerala faces, particularly needed for rebuilding critical infrastructure, the Centre will do well in accepting foreign aid. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NaBHgf Dinesh Unnikrishnan

Haryana Jat community to hold peaceful protests at CM Manohar Lal Khattar's govt functions over quota stir

The All-India Jat Aarakshan Sangarsh Samiti had announced that it would be holding dharnas in Haryana from 16 August, 2018. They claimed that Khattar himself had assured them of withdrawing all the cases registered against the community leaders except for 45 cases. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MM0CK0 Press Trust of India

West Bengal: One killed, two injured in explosion at TMC party office at in Makrampur in West Midnapore

One person is reportedly dead in an explosion inside Trinamool Congress (TMC) party office at Narayangar in West Midnapore at West Bengal on Thursday morning. Five people are grievously injured, according to reports. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Nc0Dny Press Trust of India

Kerala, After The Flood: State minister K Raju apologises for his Germany trip during deluge, says trip was ill-timed and wrong

Kerala forest minister K Raju on Thursday issued an apology for taking a trip to Germany while the state reeled under heavy floods. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MJeCUP IANS

Kerala floods: Goa announces Rs 5 crore aid to flood-ravaged state

The Goa government on Thursday announced Rs 5 crore financial assistance to the flood-hit Kerala. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NbrvUP Press Trust of India

Maharashtra will build memorial for former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Mumbai, says Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister said that the state will build a memorial for former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Mumbai from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MKrXMx Press Trust of India

BJP's Sambit Patra accuses Rahul Gandhi of tarnishing image of India, says 'can't forgive' him for Islamic State remarks

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson, Sambit Patra on Thursday slammed Congress President Rahul Gandhi for "tarnishing the image" of the country in the speech he made in Hamberg, Germany on Wednesday. Patra, in his counter-attack, gave a point by point rebuttal of the speech, asking Rahul to apologise. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NaX5SA FP Staff

Kerala, After The Flood: Govt takes up massive task of cleaning houses, public spaces; electricians, plumbers also deployed

With flood waters receding from most of the places, the Kerala government has taken up the massive task of cleaning houses and public places filled with slush left behind by the massive deluge that claimed 231 lives, besides causing large-scale destruction. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MRTKep Press Trust of India

Thane court sentences man to seven years in jail for kidnapping, raping teenager; imposes Rs 22,000 fine

A court in Thane has awarded seven years of imprisonment to a 27-year-old man for kidnapping and raping a teenager, observing that a minor victim's consent "is no consent in the eyes of law". from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2N7uT2P Press Trust of India

Kwatha Khunou village in Manipur feels betrayed as India cedes vast swathes of land to Myanmar in shoddy border survey

Kwatha Khonou fears with India pursuing an appeasement policy toward Myanmar and allowing construction of border pillars much into Indian territories, totally disregarding age-old traditional boundaries. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MKrTMN Sunzu Bachaspatimayum

Kerala, After The Flood: Centre's aid less than the cost of one Rafale jet, one-seventh of sum spent on government's VVIP aircraft

In response to Kerala's request for Rs 2,000 crore for rehabilitation, the Centre has released Rs 600 crore, less than the cost of one Rafale fighter jet (Rs 670 crore), 36 of which India hopes to buy from France from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NaZvAC IndiaSpend

Satya Pal Malik sworn-in as new Governor of Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar, replaces NN Vohra

Satya Pal Malik was sworn-in as the new Jammu and Kashmir governor on Thursday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MI0f3e FP Staff

70 Dalit families in Rajasthan's Kanudi village debarred from accessing basic facilities by dominant Rajpurohit families

70 Dalit families were debarred from accessing water or schools by the Rajpurohit families in Rajasthan's Kanudi village from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Ngy3RO Asian News International

Twenty-five people injured in conflict between two West Bengal villages over morphed photos of local women on social media

Twenty-five people have been injured in a clash between villagers of Purba Goalpara and Dangapur in West Bengal. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MNtzFt Press Trust of India

Sabarimala to remain closed for pilgrims until further notice, say temple authorities; religious rituals will still be conducted

Sabarimala temple which was closed on 13 August following massive floods, will remain closed until further notice according to temple authorities. However, all religious rituals will be conducted. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Nbrf8j Indo-Asian News Service

Man detained for creating nuisance commits suicide in police lockup in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district

Prahlad Singh, aged around 60 years, was caught by the police on Wednesday night when he was creating nuisance under the influence of alcohol. He was put in the lockup at Kumher police station in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district but was founded hanged in jail. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MNem7a Press Trust of India

Thirteen-year-old girl kidnapped on the way to school, raped by two men in UP's Makrandpur village

The girl was on her way to school in Makrandpur when Ajay and Kamlesh kidnapped her and later raped her multiple times, The girl somehow managed to escape on the night of 21 August and reached home. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NbfBtZ Press Trust of India

Three killed after bus overturns in Jharkhand's Singhbhum district; 35 injured rushed to MGM Hospital in Jamshedpur

The bus was on its way to Raxaul in Bihar when the driver lost control over the vehicle and it overturned, about 90 kilometres from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MNejIw Press Trust of India

Kerala, After The Flood: Tendency to back development despite warning from ecologists creates ground for future disasters

Rahul Gandhi in Hamburg: Lynching, women's safety, hugging Modi and other takeaways from Congress president's speech

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Narendra Modi government on lynching in India, women's safety while addressing people at the Bucerius Summer School in Germany's Hamburg. Here are the key takeaways from his speech. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BCE363 FP Staff

Kerala, After The Flood: Malayali expats in the Gulf take out major collection drives for victims back home

Acts of kindness by the Kerala diaspora are extending much-needed relief to the state as it struggles to overcome the worst natural calamity in its history from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nZaYZ0 Mohammed Shafeeq

Kerala govt to initiate 'high-level' talks with Centre over UAE's financial aid to state; MEA says relief, rehabilitation will be domestic effort

The Kerala government is keen to accept the donations from the UAE. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the state government would approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clear hurdles. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BEMFtf FP Staff

'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 Press Trust of India

Anti-terrorism court hands gets death penalty to Kasur convict for rape, murder of 2 more girls in Pakistan

Imran Ali, 24 who was involved in at least nine incidents of rape-cum-murder of minors, including the brutal rape and murder of the minor girl in Kasur which he had confessed to during her murder investigation, Dawn newspaper reported. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2M9glT6 Press Trust of India

Mizoram will be freed from Congress' grip this year, says BJP's Ram Madhav

BJP general secretary Ram Madhav today said that Mizoram would be freed from the Congress' grip when the state goes to polls during the later part of this year. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o0SCGZ Press Trust of India

Around 600 people, including VHP members, protest in Delhi's Mianwali Nagar on Eid al-Adha after emergence of cow slaughter rumours

Hundreds of people protested in Delhi's Mianwali Nagar on Eid al-Adha after rumours of cow slaughter spread. Security has been tightened around the area from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BAFeDl Press Trust of India

Kuldeep Nayar, veteran journalist and author passes away at age of 95: Renowned for books like India after Nehru, Emergency

Kuldeep Nayar, whobegan his career as anUrdureporter, also served as the editor of the Delhi edition of The Statesman and was the Editor of The Indian Express. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nZaQsu FP Staff

Marathwada Diary: In Maharashtra's agri belt, uncertainty around income makes farmers unsuitable grooms

A farmer was once sought-after as a groom in Marathwada, but the growing uncertainty in agriculture has changed that. Many farm families now spend years, facing several rejections, looking for a bride for their son from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BEo3AG Parth MN

Arun Jaitley resumes charge of finance and corporate affairs ministries, as directed by President Ram Nath Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind reassigned the portfolios of Finance and Corporate Affairs to Union minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nZaLoG FP Staff

Eid violence in Kashmir claims four lives, casts ominous shadow over forthcoming panchayat polls

Violence on the day of Eid left four people, including a Jammu and Kashmir Police inspector and a senior BJP activist, dead from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BDUrDA Sameer Yasir

Kerala, After the Flood: Pinarayi Vijayan to conduct in-person review of relief camps across state from today

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday will conduct an in-person review of the functioning of relief camps in Chengannur, Kozhencherry, Alappuzha, North Paravoor and Chalakudy. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o3uN1y Asian News International

Narendra Modi to visit Gujarat today, will inaugurate multiple projects, attend Somnath temple trust meet

At a large public meeting in Jujwa village of Valsad district, the prime minister is scheduled to witness collective e-Gruhpravesh of beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin) - a flagship scheme of the Union Government which envisions "Housing for All". from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BDtRuf Asian News International

Meet India's competitive women cubers; a minority in a male-dominated sport

Among the dozens of competitors at a cubing championship being held in Mumbai, the few women are a novelty in the testosterone-heavy room. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MEU7ZC Bhavya Dore

MK Alagiri to decide on political plans after 5 September rally in Chennai, says DMK doesn't seem to want him back

MK Alagiri, elder son of late DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi, on Wednesday said he would chalk out his political action plan after holding a rally next month and following consultations with his supporters. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BCE2iv Press Trust of India

Delhi Police arrests 60-year-old man over charges of raping 5-year-old girl in Delhi's Palam

Delhi Police has arrested a 60-year-old man for raping a 5-year-old girl in the southwest part of the city from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nZaAtw Press Trust of India

Half of 'lost' Rohingya children who crossed into Bangladesh were orphaned by violence in Myanmar, reveals study

Half the Rohingya children who crossed into Bangladesh without their parents were actually orphaned by violence in Myanmar and not separated from them during the refugee exodus as previously thought, new research showed on Thursday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BAFceH Press Trust of India

Kerala, After The Flood: Residents return to unliveable homes; as row over foreign aid escalates, Vijayan says 'will approach PM'

As flood waters receded in Kerala, rescue operations were halted on Wednesday by the navy and people gradually began returning to their homes, many of them barely liveable, even as a political row brewed over accepting foreign aid. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o1iBhx Press Trust of India

Kerala, After The Flood: Despite Pinarayi Vijayan's denial, govt mismanagement and negligence can't be ruled out

Satya Pal Malik to take oath as Jammu and Kashmir governor today; move ends practice of appointing bureaucrats for position

Satya Pal Malik, the newly appointed governor of Jammu and Kashmir, will be administered the oath of office on Thursday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o18yJx Press Trust of India

Rahul Gandhi in Hamburg: Citing Islamic State, Congress chief says exclusion of people from development process leads to insurgency

Addressing a gathering at the Bucerius Summer School in Hamburg in Germany, Gandhi said the BJP government has excluded tribals, Dalits and minorities from the development narrative and "this could be a dangerous thing". from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BCX6ND Press Trust of India

Congress questions Gujarat's decision to form panel to resolve power project issues, says state trying to favour companies

The Congress on Wednesday questioned the Gujarat government's decision to form a panel for resolving the issues faced by imported-coal-based power projects, alleging it was being done to favour select business houses and would adversely affect consumers in several states. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nZasdw Press Trust of India

Kodagu floods: Rehabilitation work begins in flood-hit district; Karnataka govt announces relief worth Rs 25 crore

Relief works began in Kodagu after rains and floods ravaged the district. Karnataka government has announced a grant of Rs 25 crore from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BCxbWz Press Trust of India

Google Nexus 6, Nexus 5X get a taste of Android Pie: Here's all you need to know

Considering official support for the Nexus 5 and 6X was cut-off years ago, this is win-win. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MH4Hz5 tech2 News Staff

Dilip Ghosh brings Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ashes to Kolkata, immersion ceremony to take place at Gangasagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leaders handed urns with former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ashes to party presidents from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BAoc8d Press Trust of India

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's most profound creative disruptions in Indian politics: How Narendra Modi is furthering his mentor's lineage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a deep emotional relationship with Vajpayee right from his days as an RSS pracharak. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MLwNJu Ajay Singh

53-year-old man tied to pole, thrashed on suspicion of being child-lifter near Mangaluru; police arrest six suspects

The man was attacked by a group near Mangaluru when he, along with his friend, was returning home on 19 August. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BDfm9O Press Trust of India

Narendra Modi to visit Gujarat tomorrow, will attend Somnath temple trust meet, inaugurate various projects

Narendra Modi will be on a day's visit to Gujarat Thursday where he will attend four functions, including the convocation of the Gujarat Forensic Science University and a meeting of the Somnath temple trust from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nZvBEp Press Trust of India

16-year-old girl commits suicide in Pune's Songaon village after incessant sexual harassment, says police

The 16-year-old girl had allegedly consumed a poisonous substance at her residence in Songaon village, over 100 kms from Pune. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BA9Vbt Press Trust of India

Kerala, After The Flood: India needs to go beyond leaning on its military for relief and rescue to deal with disasters

Flooding from the torrential rains from this year's monsoon maybe our immediate concern, but, we have to be equally aware that India is highly vulnerable to other natural disasters like cyclones, tsunamis, landslides, avalanches and earthquakes. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o0zwAO Janaki Murali

ICJ to hear Kulbhushan Jadhav case daily for a week in February 2019, says report

Jadhav was sentenced to death by a Pakistan military court in April 2017. Pakistan claims that its security forces arrested him from its Balochistan province in March, 2016 after he reportedly entered from Iran. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BDeMsE Press Trust of India

Kerala floods: Accepting UAE's donation for relief work is problematic, says ex-Indian diplomat Talmiz Ahmad

Former Indian diplomat Talmiz Ahmad said there was a problem in accepting such a huge cash donation from the UAE as financial assistance for flood relief operation in Kerala from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nZrQyI Press Trust of India

Of no fixed abode: Ex-govt employee in a fix as Assam NRC leaves him out, includes wife and daughter

Bikash Kanti Nath's wife and daughter both made it to the Assam NRC final draft, as did 11 members of Bikash's extended family - making him the odd one out. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2N9GFKj Swapnaneel Bhattacharjee

Ten-year-old girl saves 16 lives in fire at Mumbai's Crystal Tower by creating air purifiers out of cotton

Zen Sadavarte, who was present inside the Mumbai building when the fire broke out, said that as soon as her family saw the smoke entering their house, she opened the windows and knocked on her neighbours' doors to alert them. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MIsuPm FP Staff

Will India reverse its 14-year-old disaster aid policy to accept relief from foreign governments for Kerala floods?

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh had made it clear after the 2004 Tsunami in Tamil Nadu that India will refuse bilateral assistance from foreign governments and brought a shift in the disaster aid policy to reduce dependence on other countries for relief. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LibryS FP Staff

BSF team deployed in Kerala's Thrissur district to clear submerged areas, remove debris

40 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel has fanned out in Kerala's Thrissur district for post-disaster rescue and sanitisation operations from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PvOaN8 Press Trust of India

World Sanskrit Conference shows that Sanskritic scholarship in India remains afraid of gender and caste

Ananya Vajpeyi and Kaushal Panwar opened and traversed a faultline in Sanskritic scholarship whose very acknowledgement is a courageous act. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OXelv3 Kartik Maini

Kerala floods: Hindu Mahasabha's Swami Chakrapani says it is sin to rescue beef-eaters, those who don't kill animals should be helped

As 14.50 lakh people in Kerala try to survive the ravages of the worst flood in almost a century, Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha chief Swami Chakrapani on Wednesday said only those who don't eat beef should be helped as it is a sin to help beef eaters. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MrDscz FP Staff

Bombay HC asks BMC to learn from Baywatch and modernise beach safety mechanisms during Ganesh Chaturthi

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday asked the Maharashtra government to take all necessary steps to ensure safety on beaches in the city ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LgokcA Press Trust of India

Kerala, after the flood: Local 'Samaritans' shun migrant workers from Bengal, Odisha and Assam; govt comes to their aid

Migrant workers claimed that many relief camps and volunteers in Kerala were told to leave their camps. There are about 8 to 10 lakh workers from West Bengal who have been working in Kerala. Most of them are in Ernakulam, Pathanamthitta, Wayanad and Palakkad districts, which are the worst-affected in the floods. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nYUP5K Hema Vaishnavi

Meghalaya by-polls: Campaigning ends for South Tura, Ranikor; CM Conrad Sangma also in fray

The fate of Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma will be decided when the state goes for by-elections in two Assembly constituencies on Thursday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MrkzGI Press Trust of India

J&K ex-CM Farooq Abdullah heckled during Eid prayers in Srinagar for chanting 'Jai Hind' as tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Srinagar locals heckled and protested against Farooq Abdullah when he visited the mosque by hurled shoes and disrupting the congregation. He was forced to leave the prayer ground. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LiaE0S FP Staff

Kerala floods: Shashi Tharoor held 'high-level talks' with UN officials in Geneva on relief aid, presents suggestions to govt

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said that he held "high-level briefings" to discuss about possible help to Kerala at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva during his one-day visit there. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MtC212 FP Staff

Bakula Nayak's 'Intimate Strangers' is a loving homage to unwritten stories and objects left behind

Bakula Nayak's 'Intimate Strangers' is a loving homage to the idea of a story, and the relevance of each object, that once played a role in it. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OUahfa

Navjot Singh Sidhu hug controversy: Congress leader gets Shatrughan Sinha's support, Bajrang Dal's Rs 5-lakh bounty

Following the backlash by the BJP government and the Congress party as well, Veteran Army officers have come out in support of Navjot Singh Sidhu. They termed the attacks being directed at the minister for his "hug" as "petty", according to Indian Express. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2N6ldpf FP Staff

Mumbai fire updates: Four firemen sustain injuries while dousing blaze at Crystal Tower in Parel

Mumbai fire LIVE update: A statement from the fire brigade said that the Crystal Tower is declared unsafe. The authorities have been asked to disconnect electric supply and water supply of the said tower and the fire department has also asked the police to book responsible persons for criminal negligence. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NdPTow FP Staff

Shatrughan Sinha supports Navjot Singh Sidhu on hug controversy, says Narendra Modi also hugged Nawaz Sharif during his visit

Navjot Singh Sidhu visited Pakistan last week for the swearing-in ceremony of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. But a photo grab of him hugging Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the function landed him in a controversy back home. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PuO8Vz Press Trust of India

Maharashtra's south Gadchiroli faces nature's fury as submerged roads and bridges maroon over 200 villages

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, all 11 tehsils in Gadchiroli received heavy to very heavy rainfall with an average of over 91 mm in four hours. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Lh4CgT Varsha Torgalkar

Navjot Singh Sidhu standing by his conduct in Pakistan indicates support from Congress leadership

The fact that Navjot Singh Sidhu could stand by his actions - hugging the Pakistan army chief - proudly even after vehement criticism indicates that he has the support of the Congress' highest ranks. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OW00Ph Sanjay Singh

Kerala, after the floods: State faces worst deluge in 94 years; similar disasters likely to become common, says report

With extreme weather events and variability increasing in urban and rural India, as IndiaSpend has previously reported, flooding is likely to become more common, the outcomes attributable as much to poor planning as climate change. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PvY7dA IndiaSpend

Women in Science: Sucharita Sambashivaiah on understanding and preventing Type 2 diabetes in India

KJ Alphons sleeps at a relief camp in Changanacherry in Kottayam: 'Stop showing off', Twitter gives it back to him

Union minister Alphons Kannanthanam tweeted a picture of him at a Kerala floods relief camp in Changanacherry in the Kottayam district, and added that "most people didn't sleep, thinking of an uncertain tomorrow." from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Pvtrc7 FP Staff

Mumbai fire: 4 dead, over 20 injured in Crystal Tower fire in Parel; mayor says blaze caused by short circuit

10 fire engines, four water tankers, officials of the Mumbai Police and electrical mechanics were on the spot and they were making efforts to control the level 4 fire. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2wiBxMD FP Staff

Kerala, after the floods: Govt focuses on cleaning houses and public places; 12,000 people volunteer to help in operations

Pinarayi Vijayan has said that most of the stranded people have been rescued and searches would continue in isolated houses in Kerala to find if any persons are trapped. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Pqdap7 Press Trust of India

Kerala, after the floods: Govt focuses on cleaning houses and public places; 12,000 people volunteer to help in operations

Kerala floods: Indian government would be churlish to decline UAE's offer of Rs 700 crore for ravaged state

The Government of India has taken the stand that it will meet the financial demands emanating out of the damages inflicted by the heavy rains in Kerala from domestic sources from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2wi17Bo S Murlidharan

All 8,000 candidates fail Goa accountants exam, AAP secretary Pradeep Padgaonkar notes 'collapse' in state education system

The candidates for the Goa accountant exam, all graduates, needed to score at least 50 marks out of 100 to qualify for the post, but none got it. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PsrFIV Press Trust of India

Will Kerala accept UAE's Rs 700 crore contribution for floods? Centre will decide, KJ Alphons tells Firstpost

Any assistance by a foreign government towards relief operations in flood-ravaged Kerala will be subject to clearance by the Government of India, Union minister KJ Alphons told Firstpost. The Union minister's comment came hours after the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Maldives and Qatar pledged assistance to the Indian government for relief and rehabilitation measures in the state. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LfzGO9 Rishiraj Bhagawati

Paul Manafort trial: From Donald Trump's election campaign to guilty verdict, a look at the political consultant's journey

Paul Manafort was riding high, raking in tens of millions of dollars as the strategic adviser to pro-Russian politicians in Ukraine. Here's Manafort's journey from Trump's campaign to prison. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PuPorV Agence France-Presse

Madhya Pradesh CM says 'justice was served' in Mandsaur gang-rape case after death sentence for accused

A special court in Mandsaur sentenced the two accused in the rape case of a seven-year-old girl, on Tuesday. They slit her throat and left her to die. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LfQDrK Indo-Asian News Service

'Partition was done to keep Muslims in Bangladesh, Hindus in West Bengal': BJP's Roopa Ganguly's remark stokes row

West Bengal BJP MP Roopa Ganguly on Wednesday said Partition was done so that Pakistan becomes a Muslim nation, Bangladesh remains for Muslims and Bengal part of India as it was for Hindus who returned from Bangladesh from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nVSkkK FP Staff

Former Union minister and senior Congress leader Gurudas Kamat dies at 63 after suffering heart attack

Senior Congress leader and former union minister Gurudas Kamat died on Wednesday after a brief illness. Kamat died at a private hospital in Delhi. He was 63. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Pu9K4E Press Trust of India

Mumbai fire LIVE updates: 2 dead, 14 injured as Level-III fire breaks out at Crystal Tower near Hindmata Cinema in Parel

Mumbai fire LIVE update: Two people have reportedly lost their lives in a fire at a residential building, Crystal Tower near Hindmata Cinema in Parel. Fourteen people have been injured. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BzgB9P FP Staff

BJP affiliate Shabir Ahmed Bhat shot dead by terrorists in his home in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) affiliate, Shabir Ahmed Bhat, was shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district in the wee hours of Wednesday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PvfJ9k FP Staff

Hyderabad Police rescues three children abducted by two women; accused held

Hyderabad Police on Tuesday rescued three children who were kidnapped by two women abductors. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BzguLr Asian News International

'Partition was done to keep Muslims in Bangladesh, Hindus in West Bengal': BJP's Rupa Ganguly's remark stokes row

Clashes break out between youth and police after Eid prayers in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district

Clashes have erupted in Jammu and Kashmir' Anantnag district between youth and the police. According to CNN News18, massive stone pelting was reported from Anantnag's Janglatmandi area after Eid prayers. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2wgNx12 FP Staff

Aadhaar, Ram Mandir, Sabarimala: CJI Dipak Misra will preside over several key cases before he demits office in October

The outgoing Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, who is set to retire in October, has some big judgments to look into before he demits his office. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PuakPB FP Staff

The Kanwar Yatra: For this set of young Kanwariyas, Bum Bole is more important than mid-term exams

Kishan Ram, 14, is the youngest member of the Bolo Bum Bhole Yatra Samiti that has been making the Kanwar Yatra for the past two years from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2wgNvpW Mirah Zamin

Kerala floods: Union tourism minister KJ Alphons says authorities have housed one million people in relief camps

As Kerala has been facing the worst flooding in a century, the entire country has come forward to help the southern state in this hour of need. So far, 357 people have lost their lives due to flooding in the state. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2vSc2SX Asian News International

S Gurumurthy mounts detailed defence of his Sabarimala-Kerala floods tweet, RBI role and right to speak 'despite abuse'

Gurumurthy said that he does not often respond to 'online abuse' but because a 'political leader of a responsible party' brought in his appointment at the RBI, he wanted to 'set the record straight.' from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OUWCnM FP Staff

Eight people killed in rain-related incidents in Madhya Pradesh; car washed away in Mandsaur

Four persons drowned when the car in which they were travelling was swept away in Gulyana area, 25 km from Mandsaur district headquarters in Madhya Pradesh, police said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2wh3NPv Press Trust of India

Kuldeep Pai, the Carnatic musician who found an audience on YouTube, talks spirituality, struggles and students

Kuldeep Pai is a popular YouTube Carnatic singer and has uploaded over fifty songs as of now. His channel has nearly six lakh subscribers from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2N3Fb4e Krithika Srinivasan

India's water crisis: Lesson's from Madurai, a city that adopted tanks and suffered after abandoning them

Madurai, like many cities in India, is facing a water shortage because people do not monitor the amount of water they use and often allow tanks and other sources to be filled up from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BFURsS Mridula Ramesh

CMO Kerala releases record of donors who contributed to CM's Distress Relief Fund by cheque

The Facebook post stated that the fund has received Rs 210 crore so far, in addition to the pledge for a financial aid of Rs 160 Crore. It said that the payment received through online portals have crossed Rs 80 crore as of 20 August. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PoF84m FP Staff

Khanderav Parit's battle against caste: How a former mill worker is fighting oppression through his writings

An award-winning rural author, mill worker, and now a farmer, Khanderav Parit's writings reflect the everyday life of the oppressed. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BmkbnP Sanket Jain

Kerala floods: From dramatic visuals to nuanced debates, how Malayalam news channels covered the crisis

Eight villages in Odisha have relied on bamboo pole bridge as only mode of connectivity for past seven years

For more than 3000 people in eight villages of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, life hangs on a bamboo bridge - the only means of connectivity between the villages and other parts of the district. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BFUBdo Asian News International

Daily Bulletin: Kerala flood survivors struggle with rehab, Paul Manafort found guilty, Xiaomi's premium smartphone debuts; day's top stories

Daily Bulletin: Rehabilitation of Kerala flood victims, Donald Trump's aide found guilty, Xiaomi's premium smartphone debut; here are the day's top stories from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PtP2BN FP Staff

Chennai-Salem highway: Madras HC says necessary to 'allay all fears' of landowners in danger of being dispossessed for project

The Madras high court on Tuesday restrained the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government from dispossessing people of their lands to be acquired for the proposed eight-lane highway project between Salem and Chennai till further orders. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2wkCpjT Press Trust of India

Rahul Gandhi sets off on four-day visit to UK, Germany; will meet Indian diaspora as part of Congress' NRI outreach programme

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday left for a four-day tour of the United Kingdom and Germany, where he is likely to hold interactions with the Indian diaspora and meet foreign dignitaries. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nVHo6O Press Trust of India

20-yr-old mows down homeless woman in Delhi; eyewitnesses say victim dragged for 300 metres before car stopped

A 50-year-old homeless woman was mowed down by a speeding SUV allegedly being driven by a young woman on the wrong side of the road in the posh Connaught Place area of Lutyens' Delhi, police said on Tuesday night from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BFUiiK Press Trust of India

In flood-hit Kerala, controversy erupts over who pays for food grains; Centre says settling bills not a priority

As the issue turned controversial, Ram Vilas Paswan said that Kerala will not be charged for the food grains provided as relief material amid the floods. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nZtxfA FP Staff

CBI files complaint against three suspects with Aurangabad Police after recovering pistol similar to one used in Dabholkar murder

CBI recovered a country-made pistol in Aurangabad in Maharashtra, similar to the one used in the killing of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar in 2013, and filed a complaint with the police against three people from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Bzfg2N Press Trust of India

Gujarat govt halts process of finalising agricultural land records of 6,000 villages amid charges of errors, irregularities

In a decision taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, the Gujarat government decided to halt the process of finalising the agriculture land records of over 6,000 villages following charges of irregularities and errors in the land mapping work. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o1X4pf Press Trust of India

Kerala, After The Flood: Pinarayi Vijayan seeks Rs 2,600 crore special package from Centre for relief efforts

Pinarayi Vijayan chaired a meeting of Kerala cabinet, which decided to seek a special package from the Centre under the centrally-sponsored schemes including the latter's flagship rural employment programme from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LdWCNB Press Trust of India

Kerala, After The Flood: Kochi airport likely to resume operations from 26 August as water recedes from runway

The Kochi airport, which is among the busiest in the country, had been rendered non-functional since 14 August due to flooding and torrential rains. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PvFFlg Press Trust of India

Karnataka floods: Will meet Narendra Modi to discuss financial aid for Kodagu, says BS Yeddyurappa

Relief and rehabilitation operations are on in Kodagu after torrential rains left a huge trail of destruction which have claimed at least 12 lives from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2N5Amr7 Press Trust of India

Of no fixed abode: Beedi worker Fajlul Hoque holds legacy documents from 1942, yet misses NRC ticket in Assam

The Assam NRC released on 30 July left out the names of over four million applicants in the final draft, leaving them all fearing for their citizenship. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o1WU17 Syeda Ambia Zahan

BJP MLA Raja Singh taken into preventive custody after planning protest to demand release of 'gau rakshaks'

BJP MLA Raja Singh has been taken into preventive custody by Hyderabad police on Tuesday. He had been planning to protest in front of police commissioner's office, demanding release of 'gau rakshaks' from police custody from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2N5ArLr FP Staff

Sex workers in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar donate Rs 21,000 for Kerala flood victims, to raise Rs 1 lakh by end of August

A group of sex workers presented a cheque of Rs 21,000 drawn in favour of the Prime Minister's Relief Fund for Kerala flood victims to Resident Deputy Collector Prashant Patil in Ahmednagar on Monday, said a functionary of an NGO working for them. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PvFzKq Press Trust of India

Encounter breaks out between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara

The security forces cornered two to three militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara town during the encounter. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Lfzw9z FP Staff

Centre declares Kerala floods 'Level-3' calamity; demand to call it 'national disaster' amounts to ignorance or mischief

A Level-3 tag for the Kerala floods means that the Centre must help the state with its personnel and funds, which the Narendra Modi government has already begun to do. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nVuo0Q Srinivasa Prasad

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari slams Navjot Singh Sidhu for hugging Pakistan Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa, calls incident 'disrespectful'

Bhojpuri singer-turned-politician Tiwari has also demanded the immediate dismissal of Navjot Singh Sidhu from Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh's cabinet. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2N8BREK Press Trust of India

Kerala, After The Flood: CPI says Narendra Modi govt's Rs 500-crore aid not enough, PM could have been 'more generous'

The prime minister had last week announced a relief of Rs 500 crore toward the Kerala floods, in addition to Rs 100 crore from Home Minister Rajnath Singh. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PvFsP0 Press Trust of India

Dubbapalli villagers in eternal wait for rehabilitation as Kakatiya thermal plant in Telangana unfolds many miseries

'Dubba' stands for dust and 'Palli' stands for a village, the dusty village. Although the village has been called this since ages, its current situation is quite tragically ironic. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2LaAVhj Rajesh Serupally and Hema Vaishnavi

Chennai-Salem highway: Madras High Court orders interim stay on land acquisition for proposed project

The Madras high Court on Tuesday passed an interim stay order on land acquisition for the proposed Chennai-Salem highway following a plea which was filed alleging that Tamil Nadu government was using police force to acquire land from farmers. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PvFoie FP Staff

Kerala, After The Flood: NCW urges state commissions to help at 'the time of need', contribute for relief operations

The NCW staffers have also decided to donate their one day's salary towards relief operations in Kerala and Sharma and other senior officials have decided to donate a fraction of their one-month salary to relief operations. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Le7KKf Press Trust of India

16 arrested in Bihar's Bhojpur for parading woman naked over suspicion of killing 19-year-old man

Around 15 people were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly beating up a woman and parading naked on the streets of Bhojpur district in Bihar after the mob suspected her to be involved in the killing of a 19-year-old man, police said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2o1WrMp Press Trust of India

Supreme Court takes stern view against culture of 'judge-bashing', hints at adopting strong measures to stop trend

Taking a harsh view over a petition casting aspersions on Chief Justice Dipak Misra, a Supreme Court bench expressed anguish over an emerging "trend of targeting judges" and indicated that it may impose heavy punitive fines against those indulging in unnecessary 'judge-bashing'. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Ld0DSo FP Staff

Mandsaur rape case: Madhya Pradesh court pronounces death sentence for two accused of raping 8-year-old

Special Judge Nisha Gupta had earlier on Tuesday convicted the two men - Irfan alias Bhaiyu (20) and Asif (24) - and held them guilty under relevant sections, public prosecutor BS Thakur told PTI. The pronouncement of the quantum of sentence was scheduled for later in the day. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PsPf8z FP Staff

UP deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya says 'majority' of Muslims want Ram Mandir built at Ayodhya

Maurya criticised the Congress party for looking at Ayodhya dispute as a political issue. "Just like other devotees of Lord Ram, I also want that Ram temple should be constructed in Ayodhya at the earliest." from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PrWmOv Asian News International

HC seeks Centre, UIDAI's response on plea regarding loss caused by Aadhaar data leak, schedules next hearing on 19 November

The petitioner alleged that dissemination of personal information of Aadhaar holders made it clear that government is responsible for any breach of Right to Informational Privacy. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2ONG8xK Indo-Asian News Service

With Rs 700 crore, UAE tops list of nations offering aid to rain-battered Kerala; Qatar gives Rs 35 crore, Maldives Rs 34 lakh

On Saturday, Sharjah ruler Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi donated Rs 4 crore for Kerala flood victims, whereas the UAE government had formed a national emergency committee to help the flood victims. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PlYQOa FP Staff

Madhya Pradesh: Juvenile board sentences 14-year-old boy to two years in remand home in Seoni district for raping minor girl

The court ordered to send the boy to a remand home in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district for serving the sentence. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2N3c40F Press Trust of India

Kerala floods; key developments: State faces mammoth rehabilitation task; lack of workers as migrants move back

Kerala floods; key developments: Over a dozen FMCG firms, including ITC, Coca Cola, Pepsi and Hindustan Unilever, have pledged to supply water bottle, food and necessary items to flood-hit areas of Kerala from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2w3eExc FP Staff

Punjab Cabinet approves amendments to CrPc, IPC to make damage of religious texts punishable with life imprisonment

The government has taken a major step towards curbing such incidents and maintaining communal harmony in the state, an official spokesperson said. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, he said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2N3c1lv Press Trust of India

Kerala Floods: 373 people dead in state since 30 May following monsoon rains; 87 injured, 32 missing

Altogether 87 people were injured and 32 others went missing in the deluge which hit all the 14 districts of the southern state. A total of 373 people have lost their lives and 32 others went missing in Kerala since 30 May following monsoon rainfall, the NDMA said in a statement. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PrWltV Press Trust of India

Imran Khan defends Navjot Singh Sidhu's Pakistan visit in tweet, calls him 'ambassador of peace'

Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday defended cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu's visit to the neighbouring country in a tweet calling him an ambassador of peace from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OTMko9 FP Staff

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ashes to be immersed in 10 rivers of Madhya Pradesh following Kalash Yatras in parts of state, says BJP

Ten "Kalash Yatras" or processions on vehicles with urns containing Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ashes, will be taken out in different parts of the state before the ashes are immersed in rivers across Madhya Pradesh. The ashes from one of the 10 urns would be immersed in the Narmada, MP's most sacred river on Wednesday, while the rest would be immersed on Thursday. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Pru1HN Press Trust of India

Two killed, five injured after being hit by train at Mathura station; railway officials told to pay compensation

The victims, while trying to board the Delhi-Agra Intercity Express at Mathura's Kosi Kalan station, were run over by the Chattisgarh Sampark Kranti Express from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2N3bRdT Press Trust of India

The Kanwar Yatra: What began as a religious journey has morphed into an exercise in commercialisation

Not every Kanwariya is involved in making a ruckus. In fact, the ones carrying the Kanwar cannot be a party to such a crime because they are not allowed to keep it on the ground from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2vZlxzO Mirah Zamin

Navjot Singh Sidhu says Islamabad visit was 'govt-approved', 'not political'; BJP calls Congress 'pro-Pakistan'

Clearing the air over the issue of cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu's embracing Pakistan army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa at a press conference, the Punjab minister said he went to Pakistan with government approval and said he did not go there for any political gain. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OUnEfi FP Staff

SC asks Jammu and Kashmir government to file response on custodial torture of Kathua rape case witness

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Jammu and Kashmir government to file its response on a plea alleging custodial torture of the Kathua case witness by 27 August. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Ps6arG Press Trust of India

Kerala, after the flood: Residents of northern districts return home to rebuild their lives; for some, going back isn't an option

Most places severely affected by the flood in Northern Kerala are households who depend on groundwater for drinking and cooking purposes. Wells are highly contaminated and instructions have been given to the people to chlorinate the water every week in the coming months. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Pv2WDU Rabeeha Abdurehim

Kerala, after the flood: Tripura to donate Rs 1 crore for relief work a day after CPM urged BJP to contribute funds

The BJP-led government in Tripura will donate Rs 1 crore for the relief work in the flood-ravaged state of Kerala. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OUraGp IANS

Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Rahul Gandhi appoints Ahmed Patel as Congress treasurer; Anand Sharma is head of foreign cell

Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday appointed Ahmed Patel appointed as the new treasurer of Congress party, replacing Motilal Vora, ahead of Lok Sabha elections. Vora will now be AICC general secretary administration, a newly created post. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nXl0cZ FP Staff

Two killed, five injured after being hit by train at station in Mathura; railway officials told to provide financial assistance

Kerala floods LIVE: First container carrying relief material to arrive at Cochi Port today; Railways to transfer aid for free

Kerala floods latest updates: The Indian Railways has decided to transport for free the aid and relief material to Kerala from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PrSY68 FP Staff

Delhi Food Commissioner Mohanjeet Singh's decision to cancel 2 lakh ration cards taken without proper inspection, says state govt

Rejecting the government's allegation on cancelling ration cards, Singh said 2.48 lakh "ineligible" ration card holders have been deleted after following "due process of law". from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OPgpFp Press Trust of India

Akali Dal leader Manjit Singh GK attacked by Khalistan supporters in New York

Manjit Singh GK, who is also the president of Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC), posted a video information about the incident which took place after he was coming out of a TV studio. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nUGXti FP Staff

Bihar cancels selection of 50 NGOs for running shelter homes after over 30 rape cases were reported in Muzaffarpur

The Muzaffarpur horror came to the fore following a social audit by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences that pointed at the sorry state of shelter homes run by NGOs in Bihar. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OTUXPw Indo-Asian News Service

Pallavi Joshi on being trolled for Rafale Video: Actor claims she is apolitical, but in tone that isn't quite neutral

With a series titled 'Easy Hai' Pallavi Joshi attempts to break down government decisions for people out of the daily circle of news and debate. In an interview, she further states she's not a political person. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nWjMio Rituparna Chatterjee

Whether 'talks' or 'engagement', optimism over India-Pakistan ties will last only as long as military-jihadi complex allows

On Monday, Pakistan's new foreign minister spoke of a letter from Narendra Modi, in which the Indian PM expressed his desire for 'constructive and meaningful engagement' from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2N1UEBB Karan Pradhan

Attack on Umar Khalid: Delhi court sends accused to two-day police custody after cops say custodial interrogation required

A Delhi court on Tuesday sent two people, who had allegedly attacked JNU student leader Umar Khalid in front of the Constitution Club, to two-day police custody. The incident took place on 13 August and they were arrested from Haryana a week later. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Pv2J3A Press Trust of India

Madras High Court orders CBSE to publicise 'no homework till Class 2' rule in media, warns of stringent action against offenders

The Madras High Court on Tuesday ordered the Central Board of Secondary Education to publicise in media that stringent action would be taken against institutes not following the board's 'no homework' rule for class 1 and 2 students. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2N1Uydd Press Trust of India

Ravi Shankar Prasad meets WhatsApp CEO Chris Daniels to discuss menace of fake news, asks for grievance officer in India

Union IT and Law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad met with WhatsApp CEO Chris Daniels in New Delhi and said that it was a "productive meeting." Daniels is in India this week as the company is trying to address concerns around fake news on its messaging platform which have led to horrific crimes like mob-lynching. According to sources, Daniels will be in India for 4-5 days and meet business and government officials during his visit. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nWpm4i FP Staff

Kerala, after floods: Pinarayi Vijayan says UAE will provide assistance of Rs 700 crore; building 'new Kerala' is govt's aim

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said that building a "new Kerala" is the aim for the state government, as floodwater receded in the deluge-hit state after causing the death of 223 people and leaving lakhs displaced. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OQgybK FP Staff

RRB ALP 2018 recruitment exam to be held today; check indianrailways.gov.in to know paper pattern, selection procedure

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will be conducting the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Technicians (RRB ALP 2018) recruitment exam today. The RRB ALP 2018 exam's duration will be 60 minutes and it will be conducted in 15 languages. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nTz5IA FP Staff

Primary health centres across India fall short by 24-38% of medical personnel, reveals CAG report

There is a 24%-38% shortfall in the availability of medical personnel at primary health centres, sub centres, and community health centres in 28 states/union territories of India, according to the latest audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2N3f4KB IndiaSpend

'Honey Singh cutting, spicy cutting', two of the styles on offer in Chitrakoot's brand new men's parlour

The New Ahad Men's Parlour was a basic "cutting" space, but has now upped the services on offer, with an eye on the business of an all-new male vanity, gaining momentum even in the hinterland. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2nW1vl2 Khabar Lahariya

Kerala, after the flood: KJ Alphons flags need for doctors, nurses; appeals to plumbers, carpenters to help make homes liveable

KJ Alphons issued an appeal to skilled workers like plumbers, electricians and carpenters to come to make homes livable and help Kerala regain normalcy. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2NaKDSA Press Trust of India

MBBS Admissions: Delhi HC says Class 12 students with biology as additional subject now eligible for admission

The MCI regulates that students with biology as an additional subject in Class 12 are not eligible for the NEET exam, which is pivotal to MBBS admissions. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2Pv2aXw FP Staff

Kerala, after the flood: Railway services partially restored as special trains run via Trivandrum to help evacuate stranded people

Trivandrum- Ernakulam section was also connected by passenger special trains for the flood period in Kerala. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2OSD5EI Asian News International

BPSC releases admit card for recruitment exam for lecturer post; download at bpsc.bih.nic.in.

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the admit cards for the recruitment for the posts of Lecturers in Government Training colleges at the official website, bpsc.bih.nic.in. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2PncKjj FP Staff

Supreme Court sets aside EC notification, says NOTA cannot be permitted in Rajya Sabha elections

The apex court had questioned the poll panel's notification and said that NOTA was meant to be exercised by individual voters in direct polls. The verdict came on a plea of Shailesh Manubhai Parmar, who was the Congress's chief whip in the Gujarat assembly during the last Rajya Sabha polls, in which the party had fielded sitting MP Ahmed Patel. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2ORUEVc Press Trust of India

Victims of pellet guns, Kashmir's women battle depression, anxiety with little help from government

Pellet guns have brought much more grief to the people of Jammu and Kashmir than the immediate searing pain in the lives of many. The state government has been of barely any help, and its rehab scheme is a sham. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MAJSp9 Nusrat Sidiq

Giant 'Thanks' painted on roof of Kerala house from where navy evacuated two distressed women

This note on the mossy roof of a two-storeyed building at Paravoor near Kochi in Kerala can be read by personnel from helicopters engaged in rescue operations. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BuqxSb Press Trust of India

Kerala floods LIVE: ITBP personnel speed up last leg of rescue work in Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta districts

Kerala floods LIVE: According to IMD, heavy rain is not likely in any district in the state. The prediction till 25 August is light to moderate rainfall in all 14 districts. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MCaZ30 FP Staff

12 killed, one injured in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar after vehicle carrying Machail yatra pilgrims falls into Chenab

Eleven people were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar after a vehicle, on the way to Machail yatra pilgrimage, fell into the Chenab, media reports said. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BwsOfI FP Staff

Ebola deaths in Democratic Republic of the Congo rise to 55; 1,609 people feared to have contracted virus

Beni's mayor Jean Edmond Nyonyi Masumbuko Bwanakawa announced that the government had decided to make treatment free in Beni, Mabalako-Mangina and Oicha for three months. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2MKCqYm Agence France-Presse

Ayodhya dispute: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi says BJP cannot take action on Ram Mandir before SC delivers judgment

All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) party president Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday said, unless the Supreme Court decides on the Ayodhya issue, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cannot do anything about it. from Latest News India on Firstpost https://ift.tt/2BCTxHA Asian News International

Meet India's competitive women cubers; a minority in a male-dominated sport

The Kanwar Yatra: Tracing the historical origins and the present day journey of the Kanwariyas