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Dehradun: The Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand January 27, making it the first state to implement such a law that will bring uniformity in society while ensuring equal rights and responsibilities for all citizens, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said. In...

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the national flag at the Kartavya Path on the 76th Republic Day. The flag hoisting was assisted by Indian Navy Officer Lieutenant Shubham Kumar and Lt Yogita Saini. The flag unfurling was followed by the national anthem with a...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday paid tributes to the fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial here on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day. The prime minister led the nation in paying solemn tributes by laying a wreath at the memorial, escorted...

Washington: The partnership between the United States and New Delhi continues to reach newer heights and will be a defining relationship of the 21st century, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said while greeting the people of India on the occasion of its Republic Day....

New Delhi: India is set to showcase its military prowess and rich cultural heritage and display a symbolic confluence of 'virasat' and 'vikas' on Kartavya Path here to mark the 76th Republic Day, January 26, when the nation will also commemorate the platinum jubilee of...

New Delhi: Former Chief Justice of India J S Khehar, former chief of Suzuki Motor late Osamu Suzuki, Ram temple architect Chandrakant Sompura, folk singer late Sharda Sinha and hockey player P R Sreejesh are among 139 Padma awardees announced on the eve of the...

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu Saturday approved gallantry awards to 93 armed forces personnel, including two ‘Kirti Chakras’ and 14 ‘Shaurya Chakras’ on the eve of Republic Day. The Kirti Chakras -- India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award -- have been awarded to Major Manjit from...

New Delhi: A 100-year-old freedom fighter from Goa, a Dhak player from West Bengal who trained 150 women in the male-dominated field and India's first woman puppeteers are among 30 unsung heroes who were awarded Padma Shri, a government statement said Saturday. Libia Lobo Sardesai,...

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu Saturday advocated for the "One Nation One Election" initiative, asserting it has the potential to redefine "good governance" in the country by promoting consistency in governance, preventing policy paralysis, mitigating resource diversion, and alleviating financial burdens on the state. In...

Chandigarh: An associate of Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar gang has been arrested in connection with the firing incident in Dera Bassi in Punjab, police said Saturday. The accused has been identified as Mehfuj, alias Vishal Khan, a resident of Dera Bassi. Police teams have...