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Putin go away; 3,500 Russian protestors arrested for wanting to end 20-year rule [What's happening]

The Russian police has called the rallies illegal, while Kremlin has tried to downplay the scale of protests by saying that demonstrations against Vladimir Putin were overstated.

Jan 26, 2021

Republic Day 2021 parade details: Where to watch, timing, venue, route and details

India's 72nd Republic Day celebrations will take place in New Delhi on Tuesday and here's what to expect and what not to.

Jan 26, 2021

No weapons, no provocative slogans; Delhi Police issues guidelines for tractor rally

The protesting farmers and the Delhi police have agreed to a lengthy list of guidelines to be strictly followed during the tractor rally on Republic day.

Jan 26, 2021

Karnataka Police gets 19 Police Medals For Meritorious Service [Full list]

Karnataka police officers have been conferred President's Police Medal For Meritorious Service on the occasion of Republic Day. See full list here.

Jan 25, 2021

Padma Awards 2021: SP Balasubramaniam, Tarun Gogoi, among 119 awardees [full list]

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday announced the awards that include seven Padma Vibhushan awards, 10 Padma Bhushan awards and 102 Padma Shri awards. Here's the full list.

Jan 25, 2021

Under pressure Yediyurappa reallocates portfolios third time to disgruntled ministers [see new portfolios]

With another cabinet reshuffle, this is the third one in the last five days. But BS Yediyurappa is still struggling to please disgruntled party leaders.

Jan 25, 2021

End of the world is near; Coronavirus a plague of Biblical proportions [explained]

As coronavirus is showing no signs of the end, several people believe that the pandemic outbreak could be signaling an imminent world end.

Jan 25, 2021

Breaking: India Army chopper crashed near Lakhanpur, J&K; pilots rescued [details]

The Indian Army chopper crashed near Lakhanpur on Monday, and its pilots have been shifted to a nearby Military Base Hospital after sustaining injuries.

Jan 25, 2021

KPSC FDA exam 2021 postponed after paper leak; stenographer among 6 arrested [details]

The CCB police, who busted the paper leak racket on Saturday, have arrested six people so far including an inspector with the commercial tax vigilance squad.

Jan 25, 2021

CM Yediyurappa congratulates PM Bala Puraskar awardees from Karnataka

Karnataka Chief Minister, B.S. Yediyurappa took to Twitter to greet a first-year Pre-University (Class 11) student Rakesh Krishna K., and class 5 student Veer V. Kashyap for winning Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar this year.

Jan 25, 2021

J&K Police gets 52 Medals for Gallantry announced this year | Full list

President Ram Nath Kovind has approved the conferment of these awards on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday.

Jan 25, 2021

It's only hypocrisy, unless you bring back Netaji's mortal remains: Ashis Ray

Ashis Ray says it's a hypocrisy and pretence to pay homage to Netaji, with his mortal remains lying at a Buddhist shrine in Tokyo suburbs for over 75 years

Jan 25, 2021

India-China Sikkim face-off: Media exaggerating factually incorrect reports: Indian Army

Amid the reports that India foiled an attempt by the Chinese to intrude across the border at Naku La in North Sikkim last week, Indian Army issued a statement according to which minor face-off occurred at Nakula and reports are exaggerated and factually incorrect.

Jan 25, 2021

Nepal PM expelled from ruling party amid political chaos | Details inside

Discord and division continue inside the Nepal Communist Party, which has not split formally but has virtually fallen apart after Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli unilaterally decided to dissolve the House of Representatives on December 20 without the party's consent.

Jan 25, 2021

Biden to impose South Africa travel ban to combat new COVID variant

US President Joe Biden will impose a ban on most non-US citizens entering the country who have recently been in South Africa starting Saturday in a bid to contain the spread of a new variant of Covid-19

Jan 25, 2021