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September 14, 2015 4:36 PM

Hindi a link between ancient civilization, modernity: President

President Pranab Mukherjee today described Hindi as a link between the country's ancient civilization and modern progress. Addressing a function organised on the occasion of Hindi Divas, the President expressed hope that it will soon get recognition as the official language of the United Nation...

September 14, 2015 3:49 PM

Hindi played vital role in all mass movements in India: President

President Pranab Mukherjee today said Hindi language played a prominent role in all mass movements in the country. After giving away the Rajbhasha Awards on the occasion of Hindi Divas at a function in New Delhi, Mr Mukherjee said Hindi is being acknowledged across the world as a major language.<...

September 14, 2015 2:12 PM

Sri Lankan courts order release of all 16 Indian fishermen

The Sri Lankan courts today ordered the release of all 16 Indian fishermen in custody on the advise of Attorney General&apos;s office.<br/><br/>A magistrate&apos;s court in Point Pedro in Sri Lanka released 9 Indian fishermen when they were produced in the morning.<br/><br/>A...

September 14, 2015 1:39 PM

Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe to arrive in New Delhi

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is arriving in New Delhi Monday evening on a three-day visit.<br/><br/>During his stay, he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and there will be a press statement by the two Prime Ministers.<br/><br/>Thereafter, the...

September 14, 2015 1:39 PM

President to present Rajbhasha awards

President Pranab Mukherjee will give away the Rajbhasa awards for the Year 2014-15 in various categories on the occasion of Hindi Divas today.<br/><br/>The award ceremony will be held at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital.<br/><br/>These awards have been instituted by the ...

September 14, 2015 1:37 PM

President to present Rajbhasha awards today

President Pranab Mukherjee will give away the Rajbhasa awards for the Year 2014-15 in various categories on the occasion of Hindi Divas today.<br/><br/>The award ceremony will be held at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital.<br/><br/>These awards have been instituted by the ...

September 14, 2015 1:32 PM

Sri Lanka&apos;s court orders release of 9 Indian fishermen today

A magistrate&apos;s court in Sri Lanka has ordered the release of 9 Indian fishermen today.<br/><br/>The remaining 7 Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan custody will be produced before Kytes Island court in Jaffna later today for release.<br/><br/>The fishermen are likely to be re...

September 14, 2015 1:30 PM

Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe to arrive in New Delhi today

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is arriving in New Delhi Monday evening on a three-day visit.<br/><br/>During his stay, he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and there will be a press statement by the two Prime Ministers.<br/><br/>Thereafter, the...

September 14, 2015 12:25 PM

Death toll of Indian Hajj pilgrims rises to 11 in Mecca crane crash

External Affairs Ministry has said nine more Indian Haj pilgrims have died in Friday's Grand Mosque crane collapse in Mecca, taking the toll to eleven.<br/><br/>Earlier, the Ministry had informed about death of two Indians, one from West Bengal and the other from Kerala.<br/>&...

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