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India displays its military might on 65th republic day

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended India's 65th Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest on Sunday (January 26), while India showcased its defence might in a colourful ceremony. The country exhibited state-of-the art ballistic missiles, even as soldiers belonging to the three armed forces marched down Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard in the heart of the city, and enthralling spectators.

Jan 26, 2014

JD (U), NCP back President's speech

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): The JD (U) and the NCP on Sunday backed President Pranab Mukherjee's comment that fractured government could be catastrophic and populist anarchy cannot be a substitute for governance. JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said with such politics, the nation gets disturbed and added that the political parties must promise only those things that they can fulfill. NCP leader Tariq Anwar also said that to gain popularity these things should not be done.

Jan 26, 2014

Sheikh Hasina should be praised for busting a number of terror modules: Security Expert

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): Bangladesh has been infiltrated by a number of terrorist modules in the recent past. But a recent arrest of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operatives in Dhaka, according to Sushant Sareen, a security expert at the Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis in Delhi, is an accomplishment of the Awami League government. Though, Sareen said that the presence of TTP operatives inside Bangladesh was a rare incident. The defence expert further said that the agitations carried on by theses terrorist outfits are an effort to create passion in Bangladesh against the ongoing war crime trials. And that they are somewhere supported by the western countries like US and UK.

Jan 26, 2014

Heavy arms in beginning of parade showed security important for nation: LK Advani

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): After hoisting the national flag at his residence on Republic Day, BJP leader LK Advani said that the heavy arms showed at the beginning of the parade emphasize that security has taken an important place in the country's agendas. He further denied commenting on any other political parties and endorsed what President Pranab Mukherjee said during his Republic Day speech.

Jan 26, 2014

Browse for free at Wi-Fi hotspots in IT hub Bangalore

Bangalore, Jan 26 (ANI): IT hub Bangalore has now become the first Indian city to provide free Wi-Fi hotspots. The project was launched at the iconic M.G. Road of Bangalore. The free Wi-fi connection will allow a person to browse up to three hours a day free of cost and download up to 50 megabyte (MB) of free data.

Jan 26, 2014

Suicide bomber kills four in Kabul attack

A Taliban suicide bomber blows himself up near an Afghan military bus in Kabul, killing four people in the latest attack in the Afghan capital in the final year of NATO combat operations. Duration: 00:29

Jan 26, 2014

Children among victims of Fallujah shelling

Shelling and bombings across Iraq killed 28 people Saturday and militants blew up a key bridge linking the capital to the north, the latest in a surge of violence. Duration: 00:28

Jan 26, 2014

Protesters lay siege to security forces in Kiev

Ukrainian protesters lay siege to a Soviet-era building in central Kiev used as a base by the security forces, who remain holed up inside. Duration: 00:38

Jan 26, 2014

WWII landings re-enacted in Italy on 70th anniversary

Soldiers waded onto a beach, fighter planes flew overhead and jeeps filed along the seaside at Anzio in Italy this weekend as the resort town marks the 70th anniversary of Allied landings during World War II. Duration: 01:35

Jan 26, 2014

Separatists in Kashmir call for shutdown on Republic Day.

Srinagar, Jan 26 (ANI): Separatists called for a complete shutdown in Jammu and Kashmir on 65th Republic Day on Sunday. The shutdown call was given by hardliner Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and was supported by a host of separatist groups. All shops, business establishments, and the public transport remained shut. Every year the separatists announce shutdown on Republic Day and Independence Day. Meanwhile, heavy security has been deployed in the state to foil any attempt by militants to disturb the Republic day function.

Jan 26, 2014

Legal services centre opens in rebel infested Jharkhand

Jharkhand, Jan 26 (ANI): The Supreme Court launched a Legal Services Authority Centre in rebel infested Jharkhand to provide legal aid to the residents of the area. The centre was inaugurated by the legal advisory body in Ramgarh district in Jharkhand.

Jan 26, 2014

Chinese New Year 2014: Facts Associated with Lunar New Year

The Chinese New Year is just round the corner and people all across the country have started preparations to ring in the New Year.

Jan 26, 2014

Kamal Haasan to get Padma Bhushan, thanks govt

Chennai, Jan 26 (ANI): Well-known actor Kamal Haasan will be awarded the Padma Bhushan award for his contribution to Indian cinema. The Padma Bhushan is one of the highest civilian awards of the country, given for distinguished service of high order. This award is conferred upon by the President at a ceremonial function at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. The actor who had won the Padma Shri in 1990 has been in the film industry for over five decades and acted in nearly 200 films. Hassan on Sunday thanked the government for choosing him over many others.

Jan 26, 2014

AAP to contest all 26 LS seats in Gujarat, says each individual would feel empowered

Ahmedabad, Jan 26 (ANI): After Congress, Arvind Kejriwal- led Aam Aadmi Party is all set to expose the development propaganda of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi. Aam Aadmi Party had said that they will put up a strong candidate against chief minister in Lok Sabha polls. The party will also launch Jhaadu Yatra in Gujarat from Monday as part of its campaign for the elections. AAP Leader Ashutosh on Sunday said now each individual would feel empowered and added that they will not depend on one person to run their state.

Jan 26, 2014

Jammu and Kashmir celebrates 65th Republic Day

Jammu, Jan 26 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir celebrated India’s 65th Republic Day peacefully amid enthusiasm on Sunday. Security across the state was tightened to avoid any untoward incident.

Jan 26, 2014