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January 26, 2016 12:00 PM

Stringent punishment for atrocities on SC, ST under new Act

The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015 came into force today. The Act has more stringent provisions for prevention of atrocities against SCs and STs. President Pranab Mukherjee had given his assent to the bill on 31st of last month which was noti...

January 26, 2016 11:17 AM

Padma Vibhushan for Rajinikanth, Dhirubhai Ambani, Jagmohan

Film actor Rajinikanth, Reliance empire founder late Dhirubhai Ambani, Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and media baron Ramoji Rao are among those selected for Padma Vibhushan, the country's second highest civilian award. A total of 112 people have been selected for the Padma awards t...

January 26, 2016 10:34 AM

J&K: Militant killed in encounter in Anantnag

In Jammu and Kashmir, an unidentified militant was killed in a gunbattle with security forces in Anantnag district today. The encounter broke out at 4 AM in Kokernag. Police said, firing has stopped and a search operation is on in the area.

January 26, 2016 8:56 AM

Security beefed up across country ahead of 67th R-Day celebrations

Elaborate security measures have been put in place across the country for the 67th Republic Day celebrations across the country today. Home Minister Rajnath Singh yesterday reviewed security situation. The meeting was attended by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and chiefs of intelligence agenc...

January 26, 2016 8:54 AM

Govt announces Padma awards to 112 personalities

Film actor Rajinikanth, Reliance empire founder late Dhirubhai Ambani, Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and media baron Ramoji Rao are among those selected for Padma Vibhushan, the country's second highest civilian award. A total of 112 people have been selected for the Padma awards t...

January 26, 2016 8:30 AM

841 police personnel gets medals; JK Police lead in gallantry

Eight hundred forty one police and paramilitary personnel have been decorated with Presidents' Police Medals and other categories of service medals.<br/><br/>A Home Ministry statement said President's Police Medals for Gallantry (PPMG) have been awarded to three personnel, Poli...

January 26, 2016 8:30 AM

841 police personnel gets medals; JK Police lead in gallantry

Eight hundred forty one police and paramilitary personnel have been decorated with Presidents' Police Medals and other categories of service medals.<br/><br/>A Home Ministry statement said President's Police Medals for Gallantry (PPMG) have been awarded to three personnel, Poli...

January 26, 2016 8:23 AM

PM to share his thoughts on Mann Ki Baat on Jan 31

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the nation through 'Mann ki Baat' programme on 31st of this month. <br/><br/>In the 16th edition of 'Mann ki Baat', he will address the nation and the programme will be broadcast on All India Radio at 11 am. Th...

January 26, 2016 7:29 AM

PM greets nation on 67th Republic Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted the countrymen on the occasion of 67th Republic Day. In a Tweet message, the Prime Minister paid tributes to all great personalities who framed Indian constitution. He saluted Dr Ambedkar for his efforts as Chairman of Drafting Committee

January 26, 2016 7:19 AM

Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami posthumously awarded Ashoka Chakra

On the occasion of 67th Republic Day, President Pranab Mukherjee has approved 365 Gallantry awards and other Defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others. This includes one Ashoka Chakra, four Kirti Chakras, 11 Shaurya Chakras.<br/><br/>The nation's highest peacetime gal...

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