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Nation Current Affairs 19 Dec 2017

Nation, Current affairs, 19 Dec 2017

The Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma got married at a private ceremony in Tuscany, Italy, last week. (File photo)

Virat-Anushka unpatriotic, earned money in India, spent in Italy: BJP MLA

Is Hindustan, where Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Vikramaditya, Yudhishthir got married, untouchable, asks the BJP MLA.
19 Dec 2017 9:19 PM
‘Very disturbed by the news of 2 brothers from Kashmir being assaulted in Bengaluru,’ Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said. (Photo: PTI)

2 Kashmiris assaulted in Bengaluru: Mehbooba Mufti demands strict action

A group of at least 10 men allegedly beat up a 24-year-old student and his brother from Kashmir for not speaking in Kannada.
19 Dec 2017 9:04 PM
Twenty-seven people have been taken into custody, the DCP said, adding, some more are expected to be arrested. (Photo:

Clashes erupt in K'taka over Lord Ayappa's pandal erection, 2 cops injured

The trouble broke out on Monday night when few people from a community objected to pandal erected by Ayyappa devotees, a top cop said.
19 Dec 2017 8:19 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his prayers that the missing people are returned before Christmas. (Photo: ANI)

Modi assures Govt support to bring back those missing in Cyclone Ockhi

'The government will do everything possible to bring back the missing people,' the Prime Minister says.
19 Dec 2017 8:00 PM
'Very disturbed by the news of 2 brothers from Kashmir being assaulted in Bengaluru. I would urge the authorities to take strict action against the accused,' Mufti posted on Twitter on Tuesday. (Photo: File/Representational)

2 Kashmiri boys beaten up in Bengaluru for not speaking Kannada

A 24-yr-old man, his elder brother from Kashmir were reportedly beaten up, their vehicle damaged by a group of men in Bengaluru on Dec 11.
19 Dec 2017 4:50 PM
Risk appetite grew as the BJP is set to form government in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. (Photo: File | PTI)

Markets cheer BJP win in Himachal, Gujarat; Sensex, Nifty touch new highs

Sensex surged 235 pts to 33,837 and Nifty hit 10,463 -- both all-time highs -- driven by auto, consumer durable shares.
19 Dec 2017 4:39 PM
The two sides attach significance to this round of talks as it would be the first round of talks since the 73-day Doklam standoff in the Sikkim section which ended on August 28. (Photo: File)

Should learn lessons from Doklam to avoid further conflict, says China

The comment came ahead of India-China talks, expected this week between NSA Ajit Doval, China's State Councillor Yang Jiechi.
19 Dec 2017 4:33 PM
The NOTA option enables a voter to officially and secretly register a vote of rejection of all contesting candidates. (Photo: File)

Tale of two states: Gujarat trumps over Himachal on NOTA votes

1.8 per cent voters in Gujarat pressed the NOTA button on electronic voting machines, as against 0.9 per cent in Himachal Pradesh.
19 Dec 2017 4:01 PM
In Lok Sabha, Congress party demanded clarification from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his allegation on Manmohan Singh over a 'secret meeting with Pakistani officials' (File photo: PTI)

Cong protests in LS over Modi's 'Pak meet' remark; 'shameful,' says Govt

Whatever had happened in an election campaign shouldn't be used to disrupt proceedings, says Speaker Sumitra Mahajan.
19 Dec 2017 2:47 PM
Rahul Gandhi also says, 'I found out people don’t believe in Modi ji’s Gujarat model. It’s hollow.'

Gujarat poll result raises questions on Modi's credibility, says Rahul Gandhi

'Gujarat has given message to BJP and Modiji that the anger within you will not work, love will defeat you,' says Rahul.
19 Dec 2017 1:37 PM
While data can be put to beneficial use, the unregulated and arbitrary use, especially that of personal data, has raised concerns about privacy and autonomy of an individual. (Representational Image)

Centre extends public opinion deadline for data privacy to Jan 31

The SC in an earlier judgement declared right to privacy a fundamental right, which could impact a range of life choices of Indians.
19 Dec 2017 1:10 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting at Kavaratti in Lakshadweep to review the situation arising due to Cyclone Ockhi which left a trail of destruction in the Union Territory. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

After Cyclone Ockhi, Modi reviews situation, chairs high-level meet

Besides Lakshadweep, Modi will visit the cyclone-battered areas of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
19 Dec 2017 1:01 PM
In November, Ivanka Trump led a delegation of US administration officials and entrepreneurs at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit held at Hyderabad. In her letter to the Telangana CM, Ivanka said she was touched by the warmth of the people of the state. (Photo: Twitter | @USAmbIndia)

Here’s what Ivanka Trump wrote to Telangana CM about her visit

In a hand-written letter addressed to K Chandrasekhar Rao, Ivanka Trump described her visit as an 'incredible and inspiring experience'.
19 Dec 2017 12:10 PM
Analysts said buying picked up after assembly elections results showed that BJP will return to power for the sixth straight term in Gujarat and topples the Congress to form government in Himachal Pradesh. (Photo: File)

Sensex rallies 143 pts on BJP's electoral win in Gujarat, Himachal polls

BSE Sensex advances 143.22 points to 33,744.90 while NSE Nifty went up 39.45 points to 10,428.20.
19 Dec 2017 10:51 AM
The grievances day at the collectorate at Erode in Tamil Nadu saw two bizarre representations -- a 65-year old man, appearing to be mentally unsound, seeking help to reach Delhi for being 'appointed' as deputy PM and an upset youth presenting his plea after wounding his hand. (Photo: Facebook | District Collector Erode)

65-yr-old TN man claims PM appointed him as deputy; seek help to reach Delhi

A well-attired man walks into the Collectorate, saying the PM 'appointed' him as his deputy and he wants to go to Delhi to 'assume office'.
19 Dec 2017 10:25 AM
BJP MP Sanjay Kakade said, 'We forgot to take into account the Modi charisma. Neither me nor my team factored that in our survey.' (Photo: Facebook | Sanjay Kakade)

Modi is real hero, I am zero: BJP MP Sanjay Kakade who predicted party's loss

An embarrassed Kakade said he had not factored in the impact of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'charisma' while making the prediction.
19 Dec 2017 9:55 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP chief Amit Shah and other senior leaders of the BJP met in New Delhi on Monday evening. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

After victory in Guj, Himachal, BJP sends top leaders for selection of CMs

BJP decides to send two teams led by Arun Jaitley to Gandhinagar and Nirmala Sitharaman to Shimla as observers.
19 Dec 2017 8:59 AM
Following the enchanting speeches, Quizzich, a flagship quizzing event of Entrepreneurial Passion and Innovation Club, IIMV was held. (Photo: Shiksha.com)

IIM-Visakhapatnam annual entrepreneurial summit held

The event had an active participation from students of GITAM, MVGR and IIM Visakhapatnam.
19 Dec 2017 7:19 AM
This unit is expected to support the millet marketing needs of 3500 tribal farmers.(Representational Image)

Visakhapatnam: Millet processing hub inaugurated

 All machines required for grading, destoning and dehulling are established in this complex to process 4 to 5 quintals of millets a day. 
19 Dec 2017 7:11 AM
The cops have to find out a solution otherwise they will feel the heat of the problem in the coming days said G Sunil Kumar, a software professional. (Photo: DC)

Visakhapatnam: VIP movement leads to jams, irks citizens

VIP movements and lack of parking space add to the woes of commuters who get stuck in the snarl-ups.
19 Dec 2017 7:08 AM

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