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Kerala Governor M O H Farook Dead

Kerala Governor M O H Farook died at a hospital in Chennai due to kidney failure Thursday night.

Jan 27, 2012

Assembly Elections Bring New Wave of Fear to Manipur

Violence is not new to Manipur but the scenario in the last few weeks leading up to the upcoming state assembly elections has sent a new wave of fear among the people.

Jan 26, 2012

India Displays Military Prowess, Cultural Heritage on Republic Day (PHOTOS)

India Thursday celebrated her 63rd Republic Day, showcasing the military prowess and cultural heritage. The Republic Day parade, held on the Rajpath in New Delhi, highlighted the nation's achievements in various fields.

Jan 26, 2012

TAPI Gas Pipeline Project: India and Pakistan Agree Transit Fee Formula

At a bilateral discussion between the Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, S. Jaipal Reddy, and Pakistan's Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Asim Hussain, in New Delhi on Wednesday, both nations have reportedly "agreed to settle the Transit Fee issue at the earliest".

Jan 26, 2012

President Pratibha Patil's Speech on Eve of Republic Day

The President of India, Pratibha Patil, addressed the nation on the eve of the country's 63rd Republic Day. Speaking to the nation's billion-plus citizens, the President stressed on the fact that the "foremost priority is the removal of poverty, hunger and malnutrition, disease and illiteracy".

Jan 26, 2012

Google Doodle Celebrates India’s 63rd Republic Day

The Google India celebrates India's 63rd Republic Day in the form of a doodle featuring award winning children on the back of three elephants. The Republic Day Google doodle depicts National Bravery Award winning children enjoying elephant ride.

Jan 26, 2012

Padma Awards Announced (Full List)

The President of India has approved the conferment of Padma Awards-2012. This year the President has approved 109 awards including one duo case (counted as one) and 14 in the category of Foreigners/ NRIs/ PIOs/ Posthumous.

Jan 25, 2012

Anna Hazare's Comments on Corrupt Politicians Branded as 'Instigating Violence'

Anna Hazare's statement on corrupt political leaders in India has invited predictable criticism from the major political parties; his statements, made on Tuesday, have been branded as "instigating violence".

Jan 25, 2012

Pune Bus Rampage: At Least 8 People Dead, 27 Injured

In a horrific accident in Pune, at least 6 people have died and 20 more have been injured, after a man allegedly hijacked a city bus and subsequently lost control of the vehicle in a crowded are. The incident happened on Wednesday morning.

Jan 25, 2012

South African Delegates Call on Kumari Selja

An eight-member delegation led by the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Human Settlements, South Africa, Zou Kota-Fredricks, called on the Minister of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation and Culture, Kumari Selja in New Delhi, on Monday.

Jan 24, 2012

Indian Republic Day Celebration Arrangements [PHOTOS]

The preparations for the celebrations surrounding India's 63rd Republic Day commemoration are in full swing. Check out the slideshow to see the rehearsals of India's 63rd Republic Day...

Jan 23, 2012

Jaipur Literature Festival: Salman Rushdie to Address Audience Via Video Conference

Salman Rushdie to address Jaipur Literature Festival via video conference.

Jan 23, 2012

Chidambaram Hands Over First Batch of Resident Identity Cards in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram Saturday launched the first batch of Resident Identity Cards under the coastal National Population Register (NPR) project in Porthrapur village in South Andaman district of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Jan 22, 2012

Salman Rushdie Says 'Rajasthan Police Invented Plot' to Keep Him Away from Jaipur

After the Mumbai police denied British-Indian author Salman Rushdie's "paid assassins" claim on Saturday, the author of "Midnight's Children" has now said "the Rajasthan police invented plot to keep (me) away" and that he "was indeed lied to".

Jan 22, 2012

BBMP Member Asks for Rehabilitation Centres for Stray Dogs

Stray dogs continue to pose a serious threat to the citizens of Bangalore. The unstable relationship between residents of certain areas and the increasing numbers of dogs is being highlighted by the numbers of dog-bite incidents.

Jan 21, 2012

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