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Vijay Diwas: 1971 War Golden Chapter in Military History, Says Rajnath Singh; VP Naidu Salutes Troops' Valour
Vijay Diwas commemorates India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. Bangladesh, then part of Pakistan, became an independent country after the war.
Ajay Mishra Teni to be Chief Guest at SSB Anniversary Parade Amid Call to Resign Over Lakhimpur Violence
MoS Home Ajay Mishra Teni’s proposed presence as chief guest at Sashastra Seema Bal’s 58th anniversary parade is likely to send tempers soaring further in Parliament, where the Opposition has been demanding his resignation or removal over the Lakhimpur Kh...
Linking Voter ID with Aadhaar a Win-Win for EC and Voters: UIDAI Ex-Chief Ajay Bhushan Pandey
This will make voter verification easy and foolproof and is a unique example presented by the largest democracy to the world, Ajay Bhushan Pandey said.
More Things Change, More They Remain the Same: 9 Yrs After Nirbhaya Horror, Where Does India Stand?
The monstrous gangrape and murder of a woman nine years ago had sparked national debate, law and policy changes. But the situation on ground is still discouraging.
Colleges Go Back To Drawing Board - Again - To Fight COVID
Washington (AP) Facing rising infections and a new COVID-19 variant, colleges across the US have once again been thwarted in seeking a move to normalcy and are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates, limit social gatherings and, in some c...
Neeraj Chopra's Gold an Opportunity to Broaden Athletics' Footprint in India: Coe
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said India should use Neeraj Chopra's gold to broaden athletics in the country.
Kerala Reports Four New Omicron Cases; Health Min Says All Patients Stable
Of the four new cases in Kerala, two are contacts of the first Omicron case – the patient’s mother and wife.
Bengal Reports Its First Omicron Case as 7-year-old Boy Tests Positive in Murshidabad
The boy, the official said, recently returned to Bengal from Abu Dhabi via Hyderabad.
Ayush Ministry Releases Document on 'Holistic Health' for Covid, Long Covid
The recommendations for the public to ensure 'holistic health and wellbeing' focus on preventive measures and care during COVID19 and Long COVID19, the ministry said in a statement.
Targeted Launch for Crewed Space Mission Gaganyaan in 2022, Says Govt
Three technology demonstrators namely the scramjet engine, the re-usable launch vehicle and the test for crew escape system were also successfully demonstrated during this period.
SC Commutes Death Penalty of Man Convicted for Rape, Murder of 3-year-old to Life Imprisonment
The appellant is a young person, who was 23 years old at the time of commission of the offence. He comes from a rural background, the court said.
Punjab CEO Orders Appointment Of 'Chon Mittars' To Assist Booth Level Officers
Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer S Karuna Raju on Tuesday directed all deputy commissioners-cum-district election officers to appoint 'Chon Mittars (electoral friends)' to facilitate electors in their respective districts, according to an official stateme...
Govt Should Issue Guidelines to Verify SC/ST Certificate Within Six Months of Employees Joining Service: Par Panel
The committee said many a time it is seen that the verification process takes longer because old records are not accessible.
Bengal BJP Takes a Leaf out of Mamata's Playbook, Launches 3-day Farm Protest in Singur
The BJP Kisan Morcha's protest has raised allegations that farmers in Bengal get a lower MSP than in other states, they don’t get any protection for natural calamities and they don’t get subsidised electricity, etc.
Pakistani Terrorist Tasked With Carrying Out Attacks on Security Forces Killed in Poonch Encounter
Sources in the security establishment said Abu Zarar was also tasked with reviving terrorism in the south of the Pir Panchal region and luring local youth to join militancy.
'Can't Second Guess Requirements of Army': SC Gives Nod to Char Dham Road Widening
The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for widening of roads under the Centre's ambitious Char Dham project, saying the court could not second guess requirements of the army.