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January 14, 2016 7:25 AM

India deferred a decision on whether to go ahead with the Foreign Secretary-level talks with Pakistan tomorrow

India has deferred a decision on whether to go ahead with the Foreign Secretary-level talks with Pakistan tomorrow following detention of several individuals of the Jaish-e-Mohammad by Islamabad. Hectic consultations followed the detention. Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar met External Affairs Ministe...

January 14, 2016 7:17 AM

Government launches ITBP website

A dedicated website for aspirants seeking recruitment in border guarding force ITBP was launched in New Delhi Wednesday. The website is the first-ever initiative by any paramilitary force in the country to help young men and women gain entry in central forces working under the command of the Union H...

January 14, 2016 7:14 AM

'Makar Sankranti' being celebrated in different parts of the country today

The festival of harvest 'Makar Sankranti' is being celebrated in different parts of the country today. This year the festival will be celebrated for two days i.e. today and tomorrow. In Uttar Pradesh, pilgrims from all over the country are arriving at Sangam in Allaha...

January 14, 2016 7:14 AM

Gadkari expresses hope that Road Transport and Safety Bill 2015 will be passed in Budget session of Parliament

Union Road and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has expressed hope that the Road Transport and Safety Bill 2015 will be passed in the Budget session of Parliament. Addressing a road safety week function in Mumbai, Mr. Gadkari said, Centre needs approval of the states on the bill as the motor vehicle ...

January 13, 2016 8:45 PM

Lohri being celebrated with fervour in India's northern region

Lohri is being celebrated with great fervour in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and other parts of the northern region. There are also reports of celebrating Lohri of the girl child from various places in Punjab and Haryana. At Karnal in Haryana, social organisation Sarbat Da Bhala...

January 13, 2016 8:23 PM

India condemns Istanbul suicide attack; Expresses solidarity with Turkey

India has condemned the suicide attack that occurred in Istanbul yesterday. In a statement, External Affairs Ministry said New Delhi unequivocally opposes terrorism in all its forms and expresses solidarity with Turkey and its people. India has also extended condolences to the b...

January 13, 2016 8:19 PM

Death of RTI Activist Jha: CBI arrests two accused

CBI has arrested two accused in the on-going investigation of a case relating to death of RTI Activist Premkant Jha in Mumbai. Both persons are engaged in the construction business at Virar in the Mumbai City. Both the arrested accused were produced before the court of First Class Magistrate at Vasa...

January 13, 2016 8:17 PM

MoS Railways receives 1st broad-gauge train on trial run in Agartala

Union Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha received the first broad-gauge train on trial run between Badarpur-Kumarghar-Agartala section at Agartala today. The city will be the second - next to Guwahati in the North East region - to have broad-gauge rail connectivity by next March. &...

January 13, 2016 8:13 PM

President, PM greet people on occasion of Lohri

President and Prime Minister have greeted people on the occasion of Lohri. In his message President Pranab Mukherjee urged people to celebrate the harvest festival with gaiety and fervour, promoting love and understanding amongst all. He expressed hope that the festival will bi...

January 13, 2016 8:12 PM

Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Himachal celebrate Lohri with fervour

Lohri is being celebrated with great fervour in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh. There are also reports of celebrating Lohri of the girl child from various places in Punjab and Haryana. At Karnal in Haryana, social organisation Sarbat Da Bhala in coordination with Health Departm...

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