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January 12, 2016 5:06 PM

'SC stays bull-taming sport of Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court today stayed the Centre's notification lifting ban on controversial bull taming sport Jallikattu during the festival of Pongal in Tamil Nadu. A bench comprising justices Dipak Misra and N V Ramana said as an interim measure, there shall be stay of notification dated January 7,...

January 12, 2016 4:43 PM

Rijiju meets Mizo students on National Integration Tour

Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju today met a group of students from Serchhip district of Mizoram, who were on National Integration Tour. During the meeting, the children shared their experience of the visit to different historical places and thanked the Assam Rifles and the Centre for...

January 12, 2016 4:42 PM

20th National Youth Festival begins in Naya Raipur today

20th National Youth Festival begins today in Naya Raipur, the new capital city of Chhattisgarh. Union Minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the festival. Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Dr. Raman Singh presided over the inaugural ceremony. The five day long event will con...

January 12, 2016 2:18 PM

VP Hamid Ansari pitches for inter-faith dialogue to remove misunderstanding

Vice President Mohd Hamid Ansari today called upon people of different faiths and religious traditions to have a mutual understanding and respect that allow them to live and cooperate with each other in spite of their differences. <br/><br/>Inaugurating an Interfaith Conference at Malapp...

January 12, 2016 1:12 PM

Syrian Foreign Minister meets Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi

Visiting Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister of Syria Walid Al Moualem today met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi. The two leaders held discussions concerning the two countries. Walid Al Moualem arrived in New Delhi on a four day visit yesterday. Walid Al Moualem w...

January 12, 2016 12:52 PM

President extends greetings on eve of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal

President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings to the nation on the eve of Lohri, as well as Makar Sankranti and Pongal. In his message, the President wished everyone success, happiness and prosperity. <br/><br/>He hoped that these festivals bind the communities and regions of Ind...

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