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Khadi Calendar Imbroglio: Tushar Gandhi Attacks Modi
The great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Tushar A. Gandhi, on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the wake of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) diary-calendar controversy.....
Punjab Polls: Will 'Rahu Kaal' End For Congress?
Although two opinion polls have given different findings about which party will be the winner in Punjab, conventional wisdom is that the ruling Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) combine will have a hard time overcoming the anti-incumbency factor. ....
Over 1.5 Million Take Holy Dip At Gangasagar Amid Chill, Security
Ove 1.5 million pilgrims from across India and abroad braved the icy cold water and chilly winds to took a holy dip in the river Ganga on Saturday at the annual Gangasagar Fair here on Makar Sankranti. ....
20 Dead, Many Missing As Overcrowded Boat Sinks In Ganga Near Patna
At least 20 passengers were killed and many others were missing as a boat carrying 40 people capsized in the Ganga river near here on Saturday evening, officials said. Only eight people were rescued so far.....
Rs 2 Lakh Each For Kin Of Bihar Boat Tragedy Victims: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of the victims of the Bihar boat tragedy that left more than 20 persons dead.....
President Condoles Death Of Surjit Singh Barnala
President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday condoled the death of former Punjab Chief Minister Surjit Singh Barnala. ....
Indian Army Chief Warns Pakistan
Warning Pakistan but without naming it, Army chief General Bipin Rawat said on Sunday that India desired peace but will give a befitting reply if peace was disrupted.....
EC To Decide Fate Of 'cycle' Today
The Election Commission is expected to announce on Monday its decision on the demand for 'cycle' symbol by the two warring factions of the Samajwadi Party.....
New Child Adoption Norms To Be Operational From Today
To strengthen the child adoption mechanism in the country, recently notified Adoption Regulation, 2017, will become operational from Monday, the government said on Sunday.....
3 Militants Killed In Kashmir
Three militants were killed on Monday during a gunfight with security forces in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, police said. ....
