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PM Hails Election Commission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Election Commission for playing a key role "in our democracy".....
Five Killed, Four Injured In Two Avalanches In Kashmir
An army officer was killed and four other soldiers injured on Wednesday when an avalanche hit an army camp in Jammu and Kashmir in Ganderbal district, while four of a family died after their house was buried under the snow in Bandipora district, said officials.....
Tolerance Still Being Put To Test By Vested Interests, Says President
President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said that country's pluralistic culture and tolerance were still being put to test by vested interests, while also noting that the time was ripe for a debate on the need for simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies.....
Modi-Trump Talk Hints Empowering Ties : Parrikar
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday said that the telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump was an indication enough that ties between the two nations would be "empowered".....
LIVE: 68th Republic Day Celebrations Begin
The 68th Republic Day celebrations began in the national capital on Thursday, with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan the Chief Guest at the annual parade.....
Soldier's Widow Receives Ashok Chakra
President Pranab Mukherjee posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra to Havildar Hangpan Dada, who was killed near in Jammu and Kashmir in May last year while fighting terrorists.....
Tejas Fighter Debuts At Republic Day Parade
India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C) developed indigenously, made their maiden appearance at the Republic Day parade here on Thursday.....
Situation Tense In Bengal's Bhangar After Arrest Of CPI-ML Red Star Leader
The situation in West Bengal's Bhangar, which was on the boil last week due to violent protests over the "forcible land acquisition" for a power grid project, became tense again on Thursday as villagers protested the arrest of a woman CPI-ML Red Star leader.....
India Displays Military Might, Cultural Diversity
India's military might, its cultural diversity and achievements in various areas were showcased at a grand parade here on Thursday as the nation celebrated its 68th Republic Day with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the Chief Guest.....
10 Soldiers Killed In Two Kashmir Avalanches, Four Missing
At least 10 soldiers were killed and four others were still missing after two avalanches hit an army post and a patrol in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district, officials said on Thursday.....
