Imphal, Jan 26 (IANS) The 70th Republic Day was celebrated in Manipur on Saturday despite a shutdown called by insurgent groups. The main function was held at Kangla here where Governor Najma Heptulla took the…
Lucknow, Jan 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik on Saturday termed the 70th Republic Day special for the state as the year marks the celebration of the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj and the ‘Mahakumbh’…
Washington, Jan 26 (IANS) Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu Congresswoman, plans to hold a rally on February 2 in the US state of Hawaii to formally launch her 2020 White House bid, her campaign has…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Continuing his style of greeting the crowd after the Republic Day parade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday walked on the Rajpath greeting people amid chants of “Modi, Modi”. Modi…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Top government sources have confirmed that India is moving ahead to bring back high-value economic offenders from the West Indies. A long-range Air India Boeing has been commissioned to handle…
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) With a staggering 30 per cent of all Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) coming to India received by Maharashtra, the state aims to become the first trillion-dollar economy by 2025, Governor C….
By Arul Louis United Nations, Jan 26 (IANS) Two Sri Lankan peacekeepers have been killed by an improvised explosive device attack on a UN convoy in Mali. Six Sri Lankan peacekeepers were also injured in…
Shimla, Jan 26 (IANS) The 70th Republic Day was celebrated across Himachal Pradesh on Saturday despite the winter chill. Governor Acharya Devvrat unfurled the national flag at a ceremonial function at the historic Ridge here….
Bhubaneswar, Jan 26 (IANS) The 70th Republic Day was celebrated in Odisha on Saturday with Governor Ganeshi Lal hoisting the tricolour here and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in Cuttack. “Development is Odisha’s identity today,” Patnaik…
Itanagar, Jan 26 (IANS) On the occasion of the 70th Republic Day, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brigadier B.D. Mishra (Retd.) on Saturday appealed to the people of the state to cooperate and offer their land willingly…
Panaji, Jan 26 (IANS) The Goa government should make more efforts to bring the drop-out rate in schools to zero, Governor Mridula Sinha said in her Republic Day address on Saturday. She also complimented the…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) In a bid to take on Xiaomi’s popular “Redmi” series, South Korean giant Samsung is all set to launch two industry-first Galaxy ‘M’ smartphones, starting from Rs 7,990, on January…
Kabul, Jan 26 (IANS) At least four people were killed and 20 others injured in a blast that targeted a volleyball match in Afghanistan’s Baghlan province, an official said on Saturday. “Hundreds of people were…
Washington, Jan 26 (IANS) Public disapproval for US President Donald Trump has increased five points to 58 per cent in the last three months as a majority of Americans continue to hold him and congressional…
Itanagar, Jan 26 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brigadier B.D. Mishra (retd) on Saturday urged the people to work together for the state’s development. Addressing the gathering after unfurling the national flag and taking the salute…
Mount Maunganui (New Zealand), Jan 26 (IANS) A brilliant batting display guided India to 324/4 against New Zealand in the second contest of the five-match series at the Bay Oval here on Saturday. The entire…
Shillong, Jan 26 (IANS) Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy on Saturday appealed to the people to hold steadfastly to the ideals and principles of democracy as the hill state celebrated the 70th Republic Day. “Being fully…
Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public rally on Sunday in Madurai will present a chance to showcase all that the central government has done for Tamil Nadu, said a senior party leader….
Bhubaneswar, Jan 26 (IANS) Noted writer Gita Mehta, who is also the elder sister of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, on Saturday declined to accept the Padma Shri award. Mehta said the timing of the…
Chandigarh, Jan 26 (IANS) Braving the winter chill, the 70th Republic Day was celebrated across Punjab and Haryana on Saturday with enthusiasm. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh unfurled the national flag in Patiala and took…