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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti: States across the country pay tribute to first home minister, flag off Run for Unity

Since 2014, every year on 31 October the National Unity Day is observed to pay tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – an Indian politician who played a pivotal role in India's freedom struggle and then during the integration of the country.

Members of European Parliament visit Kashmir to assess situation in Valley after abrogation of Article 370

A delegation of 23 EU MPs arrived in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar for a 'first-hand' assessment of the situation in the state, in the backdrop of complete shutdown and clashes between people and security forces in several parts of the city.

Narendra Modi signs several agreements in Saudi Arabia after addressing FII; countries form Strategic Partnership Council

Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia to attend the Future Investment Initiative, held talks with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and inked over a dozen agreements in several key sectors.

Diwali 2019: Yogi Adityanath participates in Ayodhya Deepotsav; widows in Vrindavan, BSF jawans light lamps, burst crackers

On the occasion of Diwali, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government celebrated Deepotsav or the festival of lamps in Ayodhya, where over 5.5 lakh earthen lamps or diyas were lit by devotees

Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah hold rallies in Maharashtra and Haryana ahead of 2019 Assembly elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Haryana's Hisar on Friday hit out at the Congress, saying it has already "accepted defeat" in the Haryana assembly elections.

During second informal India-China summit, Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping agree to take concrete measures to address $57 billion trade deficit

Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday agreed to set up a new mechanism for matters relating to trade and investment and felt the two countries should cooperate on important regional and global issues at the informal summit.

Indian Air Force Day: IAF celebrates 87th birth anniversary with air displays, drills and grand flypast at Delhi's Hindon Air Station

Today marks the Indian Air Force’s 87th birthday anniversary. The mega event organized on Tuesday saw air displays, drills and grand flypast being held at the Hindon Air Station in Ghaziabad.

Amit Shah flags off New Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express; commercial run from 5 October, says Indian Railways

The train will comprise of two executive AC chair car and 12 chair car coaches, with stops at Ambala Cantonment, Ludhiana, and Jammu Tawi railway stations

National leaders pay respects to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary: BJP, Congress conduct marches to spread Gandhian philosophy

Rahul Gandhi leads Congress' padayatra from the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee office to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi 150th birth anniversary: From Congress' march to exhibitions at ashrams, India set to pay tribute to Father of Nation

India will be observing Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary on 2 October, which will be marked by events celebrating the Father of the Nation's life and values. The Congress plans to mark this event by conducting a march in Delhi

Bihar floods: Heavy rain claims 29 lives; parts of Muzaffarpur, Patna submerged in water

Continuous rains have flooded extensive parts of Bihar, including the state capital of Patna

Rajnath Singh becomes first defence minister to fly LCA Tejas, says 'flight was very smooth'

Rajnath Singh flew in the Tejas fighter aircraft from the HAL airport in Bengaluru, becoming the first defence minister to fly in the indigenously-built light combat aircraft.

Narendra Modi turns 69: PM celebrates birthday with mother in Gandhinagar, kicks off 'Namami Narmade' festival

Narendra Modi met with his mother Hiraben to seek her blessings on the occasion of his 69th birthday, in Gandhinagar, BJP leaders greeted prime minister Narendra Modi on his 69th birthday

Ganpati Visarjan: Devotees bid adieu to elephant-headed God on Anant Chaturdashi, pray for his speedy return next year

After the 10-day-long extravaganza of Ganpati Chaturthi festivities, which commenced on 2 September, comes Anant Chaturdashi or Ganesh Visarjan on 12 September, marking the end of the auspicious Hindu festival

Jammu and Kashmir administration bans Muharram processions; parts of Srinagar tense as restrictions continue

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday said like previous years, no Muharram procession would be allowed this time too and all rituals are to be performed in respective Imambaras or shrines.

Ram Jethmalani passes away: Narendra Modi, legal luminaries attend eminent jurist's last rites

Ram Jethmalani, a doyen of the legal profession who bid adieu to the world at the age of 95, left behind a rich legacy of his seven-decade-long career.

Tensions continue in Kashmir for 33rd day as normal life takes hit; most shops and markets remain closed

Curbs imposed across Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 were lifted in phases from many parts of the Valley, as the situation improved with the passage of time.

Heavy rains batter Mumbai; traffic snarls, disrupted rail services affect thousands

Heavy rains pounded Mumbai and neighbouring districts in Maharashtra on Wednesday, causing flooding in low-lying areas and suspension of several trains services, delayed flights and slow road traffic movement.

Over 19 lakh names missing from final Assam NRC; legal options, including right to appeal in SC, open to those excluded

According to the Assam government, 19,06,657 people have been excluded from the final NRC list. Legal provisions, including the right to appeal in the Supreme Court, is open to people who have been left out.

Restrictions on functioning of schools, markets lifted in many areas of Kashmir; Satya Pal Malik indicates communication blockade may not end soon

On the 24th consecutive day of clampdown in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, restrictions on the functioning of schools and markets were lifted in most areas of the Valley, even as the communication blockade continued

Arun Jaitley cremated with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat; Amit Shah, other leaders pay tributes

Former finance minister Arun Jaitley was cremated with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat on Sunday.

Toll due to rains in north India rises to 42 as floods continue to cripple normal life; IAF, NDRF deployed for rescue operations

India witnessed heavy rainfall, leading to floods, in various parts of the country over the past week. The death toll in the recent rain that triggered landslides in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand and floods in Punjab and Haryana rose to 42 with four more bodies being retrieved in Uttarkashi. AP.

India celebrates 73rd Independence Day: Artists showcase cultural diversity; freedom fighters honoured in Karnataka

Celebrations to mark the 73rd Independence Day were held across India on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived at the Red Fort amid a thunderous applause, unfurled the National Flag at the 17th century Mughal monument.

In sixth I-Day speech, Narendra Modi lauds 'one India, one Constitution'; BJP, Congress hoist Tricolour at respective HQs

In his sixth Independence Day speech as the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi delivered his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi. He announced the creation of the post of chief of defence staff, vowed to fulfil aspirations of people of Jammu and Kashmir, called for checking the "population explosion" and renewed his push for 'one nation, one election'.

Low-key celebrations mark J&K's first Independence Day after scrapping of special status; Satya Pal Malik hoists Tricolour in Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday celebrated the first Independence Day after the abrogation of its special status. Governor Satya Pal Malik hoisted the Tricolour at the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar.

India gears up for 73rd Independence Day amid heightened security; J&K on high alert

As India gears up to celebrate its 73rd Independence Day, the Indian Army and the Border Security Force (BSF) have been put on high alert in Jammu and Kashmir.

Ahead of Independence Day, dress rehearsal held at Red Fort; Parliament decorated with dynamic lighting

India is set to celebrate its 73rd Independence Day on 15 August. A full dress rehearsal of Independence Day was held at the Red Fort in New Delhi amid tight security on Tuesday.

Bakri Eid in Kashmir: People offer prayers amid heavy security deployment, restrictions eased in Valley

Eid-al-Adha or Bakri Eid is one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar. On this day, Muslims sacrifice a male sheep or goat to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim.

Jammu and Kashmir after Article 370: Security personnel enforce restrictions in parts of state; protesters detained in Kargil

Security forces personnel in Kashmir stand guard next to concertina wire laid across a road during restrictions after Centre's decision to scrap special status for the state.

Heavy rains continue to lash parts of country: Several states grapple with floods, Maharashtra reports 16 deaths

The Southwest Monsoon is in its full fury, causing heavy rainfall in several pockets across India. Parts of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh received heavy rainfall on Thursday.