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November 1, 2016 4:53 PM

President to embark on three day visit to Nepal tomorrow

President Pranab Mukherjee is embarking on a three day state visit to Nepal starting tomorrow. <br/><br/>This is the first visit by an Indian head of the state in 18 years to the neighbouring Himalayan country. <br/><br/>Mr. Mukherjee&apos;s visit is seen as a "goodwill ...

November 1, 2016 2:31 PM

BJP slams Congress for questioning encounter of SIMI terrorists in MP

The BJP has criticised Congress for questioning the encounter of SIMI terrorists in Madhya Pradesh. Briefing media in New Delhi, party spokesperson Shrikant Sharma said, the glorification of terrorists by few political parties is an insult to the martyrs of the country.<br/><br/>He said,...

November 1, 2016 2:24 PM

Navy chief leaves on 4-day visit to Myanmar

Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba has left on a four-day visit to Myanmar during which he will hold talks with the top defence authorities and seek to deepen bilateral military ties. During his official visit beginning today, Admiral Lanba will hold bilateral discussions with U Myint Swe, First Vice Pr...

November 1, 2016 1:58 PM

47th IFFI to begin in Goa from Nov 20

The 47th International Film Festival of India will begin in Goa from 20th of this month. This year the focus country of the festival will be South Korea. <br/><br/>Briefing media in New Delhi today, Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said, best of Korean Cinema will b...

November 1, 2016 1:50 PM

47th IFFI to begin in Goa from Nov 20

The 47th International Film Festival of India will begin in Goa from 20th of this month. This year the focus country of the festival will be South Korea. Briefing media in New Delhi today, Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said, best of Korean Cinema will be showcased during the...

November 1, 2016 1:50 PM

Govt formulating national policy to reduce alcohol dependency

The Centre is working on formulation of a national policy to address the emerging challenge of alcohol dependency in the country, especially among youth. <br/><br/>Official source said in New Delhi that the proposed policy is being developed by the Social Justice Ministry specifically to...

November 1, 2016 1:48 PM

PM to set in motion year-long Swarna Jayanti celebrations of Haryana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the golden jubilee celebrations of Haryana in Gurugram today. The State, which was created on 1st of November 1966, completes 50 years today. During the event, Mr. Modi will launch year-long Swarna Jayanti celebrations of the state.<br/><br/>He is...

November 1, 2016 1:46 PM

Security forces launch massive combing, search ops in Kashmir

In Jammu & Kashmir, the security forces launched massive combing and searches in north Kashmir&apos;s Ajar area in Bandipora district after a brief exchange of fire between militants and the security forces early morning today.<br/><br/>The gunfight erupted in the wee hours after a j...

November 1, 2016 1:24 PM

47th IFFI to begin in Goa from Nov 20

The 47th International Film Festival of India will begin in Goa from 20th of this month. This year the focus country of the festival will be South Korea. Briefing media in New Delhi today, Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said, best of Korean Cinema will be showcased during the...

November 1, 2016 12:56 PM

J&K: 5 civilians killed in Pak firing in Samba and R.S.Pura sector

In Jammu and Kashmir, at least 5 civilians have been killed and around one dozen injured in Pakistani firing in Ramgarh and Arnia areas of Samba and R.S.Pura sector along the international border. Heavy shelling continued in the two sectors, when reports last came in.<br/><br/>In Nowsher...

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