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Around eight Dalits were severely injured when a mob allegedly attacked them and 12 of their community members at Samter village near Una, while they were returning home after attending a protest rally in Una town of Gir Somnath district this evening.The incident took place around 5 pm. Police...
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Bengaluru police has registered a first information report against Amnesty International India in connection with alleged raising of 'independence' slogans by 'pro-freedom' Kashmiris who entered into heated arguments with a Kashmiri Pandit leader for hailing the Indian Army.A police official...
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One youth was killed and another critically injured today in fresh clashes between protesters and security forces in Kashmir, taking the death toll to 58, even as curfew remained in force in some parts of Kashmir.A youth injured in clashes between protesters and security forces at Batamaloo in...
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The killer who brutally shot dead a Bangladeshi-origin imam and his assistant near a mosque in New York may have been settling a score in a feud between Muslims and Hispanics, according to a media report today.The suspect may have left behind another victim who unwittingly held the clue that...
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A ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting on the occasion of Independence Day was conducted today at Indian BPM huts at Chushul-Moldo in Eastern Ladakh. The Indian delegations were led by Brigadier R S Raman and Brigadier V Yadav respectively and Chinese delegations by senior Colonel Fan Jun and...
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Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modis reference to Balochistan in his Independence Day speech, Pakistan today claimed that this proved its contention that India has been allegedly fomenting terrorism in the province.Pakistan also asserted that the situation in Balochistan cannot be compared...
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Chief Justice of India T S Thakur's disappointment over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on judicial appointments in his Independence Day speech today were seized upon by the opposition parties with the Congress saying he should heed the advice of the top judge.The Congress also said...
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The Border Security Force today gifted traditional Indian sweets to Pakistani Rangers at the Attari-Wagah border on the occasion of Independence Day.Handing over sweets to their counterparts, BSF and Pakistani Rangers personnel looked relaxed as they hugged and shook hands with each other besides...
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Pakistan has invited India for talks on Kashmir, saying it is the international obligation of both the countries to resolve the issue, notwithstanding India's insistence that it would talk on contemporary and relevant issues in Indo-Pak relations. Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman Nafees...
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MPs in Britain are being offered self defence training to equip them in the event of an attack, months after a 41-year-old lawmaker was killed outside her constituency.The fighting technique Krav Maga -- Hebrew for contact combat -- combines elements of judo, jujitsu, street fighting and...
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today faced a deeply embarrassing moment when the national tricolor fell off the post when she wanted to hoist it at Bakshi stadium here where the main Independence Day function of the state was held.An inquiry was immediately ordered into the...
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Chief Justice of India T S Thakur today expressed dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi not mentioning the problems faced by the judiciary in his speech on the occasion of 70th Independence Day, and said he was expecting some words about the judges' appointments.I think I have reached...
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Army today foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Uri sector of Kashmir, killing two terrorists.Alert troops noticed some suspicious movement along the Line of Control in Uri Sector in north Kashmir's Baramulla district this morning and challenged the intruders, an army official...
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A black kite caused quite a flutter at the Red Fort minutes before Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached there to hoist the tricolour and address the nation on the occasion of 70th Independence Day today.The kite was spotted flying over the ramparts of the Red Fort which was being closely guarded...
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The Prime Minister's Red Fort speech would have struck Gold if there was a medal for the most boring public speech at Olympics, the Aam Aadmi Party said today even as it attacked the Centre for lack of intent and policy.Attacking the government over varied issues ranging from Kashmir policy to...
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Congress today launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of ruining India's case on Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir by raking up the issue of Balochistan in his Independence Day address.PoK is our right. Our entitlement. We will support it. But by bringing in Balochistan,...
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On the 70th Independence day, senior BJP leader L K Advani today said that being independent is not enough as a lot needs to be done to enhance India's prestige the world over. He also expressed confidence that India will fight and win over the menace of terrorism. I am very happy that...
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As India celebrates its 70th year of Independence, Google today dedicated a doodle to the historic 'Tryst with Destiny' speech of the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.Nehru had delivered the historic speech in Parliament House before the Indian Constituent Assembly. Long years...
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Greeting India on its 70th Independence Day, the US today reaffirmed its pledge to working towards ensuring freedom and justice for all within our great democracies.On behalf of President (Barack) Obama and the American people, I send our best wishes to the people of the Republic of India as you...
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Suspected ULFA-Independent militants exploded four bombs in various parts of Assam's Tinsukia district today as the state celebrated the 70th Independence Day.There was no casualty or injury in any of the explosions. An improvised explosive devise exploded near Indira Gandhi School at...
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Terrorists on Monday attacked security forces at Nowhatta in downtown Srinagar, injuring five personnel, and triggering a gunfight. The unspecified number of terrorists fired at the security forces in the area which is close to the historic Jama Masjid.Five security personnel were injured in...
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More highlights: * We did not get an opportunity to die for the country but we have the opportunity to live for the country.* There can't be a bigger freedom than freedom from poverty. Invite all SAARC countries to work together to fight this.* To the youth who have taken up the gun, I urge...
09:35
Two CRPF jawans and one J&K policeman injured after 3 terrorists attack security forces in Srinagar,exchange of fire continues
08:56
Militants open fire on security forces in Nowhatta area of Srinagar, reports PTI
08:55
More highlights:* Great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Ambedkar ji have always stressed on the need for social unity.* Yes there are problems, but we have to rise above and fight such anti-social elements. Only then we'll be able to progress in real sense.* My sisters and brothers, we have to fight...
08:46
* Amidst global economic slow-down, Indian economy is growing.* For us, image of the nation is more important than the image of the government.* We all know about coal scam. However, we auctioned coal online, without any corruption charges levelled against us due to transparency.* We have...
08:33
More highlights:* I have tried to adopt the strategy of 'Reform, Perform and Transform'; tried to avoid populism.* Food godowns with 15 lakh ton capacity built; emphasis on food processing: Aim is to help double farmers' income by 2022.* 90 shut irrigation schemes will be revived; 77,000 solar...
08:23
More highlights:* The LED bulb that was priced at Rs 350 each, is now being sold at Rs 50 each.* Electricity has reached 10,000 villages out of 18,000 unelectricified villages.* In my first speech I had asked how we can tackle the huge problem of sanitation in our country. In such little time, we...
08:07
More highlights:* There was a time when the central government was surrounded by allegations but now the government is surrounded by expectations. We have connected 70 crore Indians to Aadhaar and social security schemes. * I want to change the lives of common people, I am committed to it.*...
08:03
Multiple reports of shots fired at Terminal 8 John F Kennedy airport, New York.Witnesses reported hearing two shots fired in the terminal. No police officers heard the shots.Police are evacuating the area while they search for a suspect. No injuries have been reported.More details are awaited.
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More highlights:* It is easy to keep account of the work done by the government, but it is difficult to have in-depth knowledge of those initiatives. Today, more than 'Karya', I want to talk about 'Karya Sanskriti' of the government.* Today our government is enlivened with expectations. Today, as...
07:46
Highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech* Today on the 70th Independence Day, I convey my greetings to 125 crore Indians & the Indian community living overseas.* The onus is on 125 cr people of India to convert this 'Swaraj' into 'Surajya'. From Parliament to panchayats, gram...
07:36
Mere pyaare deshwaasion.... Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his speech.
07:31
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Red Fort for Independence Day celebrations.The national anthem is being played out.
07:23
Strict security measures are in force in curfew-bound Srinagar ahead of the Independence Day celebrations with large contingents of paramilitary and police personnnel being deployed across the city.Bakhshi Stadium -- the main venue of the Independence Day function in Jammu and Kashmir -- has been...
07:21
A hawk-eye vigil is being kept across Delhi as Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from 17th century Red Fort on the 70th Independence Day. Thousands of security personnel have been deployed in and around the historic Mughal fort which will see the presence of senior ministers,...