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Heightened I-Day Security in the Wake of Worldwide Terror Attacks
Nearly 6,000 security personnel and hundreds of CCTV cameras will monitor from three control-rooms the venue at Red Fort, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation in presence of dignitaries, including foreign representatives and tho...
Hopeful of Tabling Bills on GST in Winter Session: Naidu
Though the government has built a political consensus on the reform measure, the process for its rollout is a long one, making many wonder if the Centre will be able to meet the deadline.
Mayawati, a 'Goddess of Corruption': Swami Prasad Maurya
Maurya was addressing BJP workers at the party office, his first such interaction after he joined the saffron party in Delhi on Monday in the presence of BJP chief Amit Shah.
PIB's Special Webpage to Host Narendra Modi's I-day Speech
The webpage will host live webcast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day Speech from the Red Fort and his other speeches at events related to these celebrations.
Sharif Vows to Eliminate Terrorism From Pakistan
Addressing the National Assembly after 74 people were killed in a deadly suicide bombing at a hospital in Quetta, Sharif said that all resources will be used to eliminate the threat of militancy from the country.
Woman With 100-Year-Old Kidney From Mother 'Still Going Strong'
Sue, of Houghton-le-Spring, County Durham, had only one tenth of normal renal function when she was diagnosed. Recalling the time, she said: "I could hardly walk, I was a different colour - I was yellow and all of a sudden I had a rosy glow.
Railways to Give Unique Identity to MPs for Ticket Bookings
The Minister said the Railways would look into the issue of wrongdoings, if any, in the process of multiple bookings.
Samsung Chip Factory Workers Break Silence on Battling Chemical Exposure
It is extremely difficult for workers to get compensation for occupational diseases from the South Korean government, and without details on their exposure to toxins in their workplaces it is almost impossible.
'Over 2 Lakh Houses Built Under Central Schemes in 2 Years'
Housing and urbanization come under the purview of the state governments, the minister said, adding that central schemes like JNNURM, RAY, PMAY-U are being implemented for providing low-cost houses and related civic amenities to the urban poor including s...
Modi Should Have Spoken on Kashmir in Parliament, Not at a Rally: Congress
Breaking his silence on the turmoil in Kashmir, Modi had on Tuesday advocated a path of "democracy and dialogue" to restore peace in the spirit of 'insaniyat (humanity), jamhuriyat (democracy) and Kashmiriyat'.
Sensex Posts Biggest Single-Day Fall in 6 Weeks, Tanks 310 Pts
Brokers said the domestic trading sentiment was also dampened taking cues from a lower closing in other Asian markets and a subdued opening on European bourses amid the dollar weakening against the yen after the US government figures showed a decline in p...
Ancient Cliff Paintings Discovered in China
Archaeologists in northern China have discovered over 1,000 cliff paintings dating back more than 1,000 years.
Our Designers Won't Have Global Identity Without Indian Textiles: Sabyasachi
He believes it's essential for designers to create their own identity, and that competition helps many get better in the business.
Hiranandani Hospital CEO, 4 Others Held for Role in Alleged Kidney racket
The racket came to light when the police were tipped off that a kidney transplant operation had been scheduled on July 14 at the privately-run hospital where donor and recipient were not related.
Rupee Ends Higher by 12 Paise Against Dollar
In cross-currency trades, the rupee fell against the pound sterling to 87.22 from 86.72 on Tuesday and also dropped against the Japanese yen to end at 65.94 per 100 yens from 65.39. The domestic unit fell against the euro to 74.61 from 74.05.
Anne Hathaway Shares a Powerful Message On Post-Baby Weight Loss
Bodies change. Bodies grow. Bodies shrink.
