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January 26, 2018 8:11 PM

R-Day: Prez hosts 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan

President Ram Nath Kovind hosted 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day on Friday evening. <br/><br/>Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of ten ASEAN countries attended the event. <br/><...

January 26, 2018 7:47 PM

Nepal PM congratulates India on its 69th Republic Day

Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba has congratulated India on its 69th Republic Day. In a message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, Nepal and India are close friends and neighbours enjoying excellent relations marked by goodwill, mutual understanding and cooperation. <br/><b...

January 26, 2018 7:47 PM

ASEAN leaders laud India's role in Indo-Pacific region

The leaders of ten ASEAN countries have lauded India's role in Indo-Pacific region and acknowledge its growth story. Briefing reporters in New Delhi about the commemorative summit of India-ASEAN which was held yesterday, Secretary East in the External Affairs Ministry, Preeti Saran said, the gr...

January 26, 2018 7:40 PM

Bharat Parv begins at Red Fort in Delhi today

As part of the Republic Day celebrations, cultural extravaganza Bharat Parv began at the Red Fort in Delhi today. The six-day event was inaugurated by Tourism Secretary Rashmi Verma. The prime objective of the event is to generate a patriotic mood, promote the rich cultural diversity of the country ...

January 26, 2018 6:30 PM

Indians celebrate Republic Day across the world

In China, Indian envoy Gautam Bambawale hoisted the tricolour at the embassy in Beijing and read out President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation. The event was followed by a cultural programme. Over 300 Indian expats and Indian diplomats participated in the celebrations.<br/><br/...

January 26, 2018 6:16 PM

Envoys of different countries extend greetings to India on R-Day

Envoys of different countries have extended greetings to India on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day. Some diplomats also attended the parade at Rajpath this morning.<br/><br/>US envoy Ken Juster tweeted, that the US stands with India as a true friend and partner, and hoped that the U...

January 26, 2018 6:15 PM

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with his Malaysian & Lao PDR counterpart

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held bilateral talks with his Malaysian counterpart Nazib Razak, focusing on ways to enhance counter-terror cooperation and boost ties in areas of defence, trade and investment. <br/><br/>The external affairs ministry spokesperson said the two leaders h...

January 26, 2018 6:13 PM

Small Finance and Payments banks to offer Atal Pension Yojana

The government has allowed Small Finance Banks and Payments Banks to offer Atal Pension Yojana,APY. Finance Ministry in a statement said, 10 Small Finance Banks and 11 Payment Banks have got license from Reserve Bank of India to start banking operations in the country. <br/><br/>The Bank...

January 26, 2018 5:00 PM

National Secy of Karni Sena arrested for instigating violence

The national secretary of the Karni Sena, Suraj Pal Amu, was today arrested by the Gurgaon police for instigating violence. PRO of the Gurgaon Police Ravinder Kumar said, he was detained yesterday for questioning and placed under arrest this morning on charges of breaching peace in the city. He has ...

January 26, 2018 4:29 PM

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with his Lao PDR counterpart

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Lao PDR Thongloun Sisoulith in New Delhi.<br/><br/>During the meeting both leaders discussed issues of mutual interest. Mr Modi will also hold bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Malaysia Najib Razak in...

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