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Amid intense stir by farmers, PM Modi pays suprise visit to Delhi's Gurdwara Rakabganj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise visit to the Gurudwara Rakabganj in Delhi on Sunday early morning and paid tributes to Guru Tegh Bahadur for his supreme sacrifice.

Dec 20, 2020

Indian ambassadors write open letter, accuse Trudeau's Govt of 'vote bank politics' | Read letter

The Indian Ambassadors' Group comprising of 22 Indian ambassadors has written an open letter accusing Canadian authorities of indulging in 'vote bank politics'. Scroll down to read the letter.

Dec 14, 2020

2001 Indian Parliament attack: Remembering the horrific terror attack on India's temple of democracy

The act of terror was called "the most audacious, and also the most alarming" by then home minister and senior BJP leader LK Advani that had directly targeted India's temple of democracy.

Dec 13, 2020

BRITISH MPs EXPRESS SOLIDARITY WITH FARMERS OPPOSING NEW LAWS

British MPs demand UK foreign secy's intervention in India's farmers' protest [full letter]

Canada PM and other cabinet members have already sparked diplomatic tensions with India over agricultural laws, now British MPs are pushing for UK foreign secretary to raise the issue with the Indian government.

Dec 5, 2020

Narinder Singh Kapany passes away at 94: Journey of 'father of fiber optics'

Kapany had coined the term fibre optics in 1956. He had over 100 patents for his research on fibre optic communications, lasers, bio-medical instrumentation, solar energy and pollution monitoring.

Dec 4, 2020

GHMC elections: Over 43% voter turnout, repolling in old Malakpet

Over 43 per cent voters cast their votes in the elections to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) which was largely peaceful and smooth, barring a goof-up which led to poll postponement in one division, election officials said.

Dec 2, 2020

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2020: Wishes and quotes to share with friends and family this Gurupurab

Guru Nanak Jayanti or Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurupurab is the festival where Sikhs celebrate the birth of their first guru — Guru Nanak. Scroll down to read more about this auspicious day.

Nov 30, 2020

Abhishek Bachchan spotted shooting in Kolkata, unrecognisable as serial killer Bob Biswas | See pics

Abhishek Bachchan will reprise the role of serial killer Bob Biswas in the stand-alone film, that has been produced by Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's Red Chillies.

Nov 26, 2020

1938 video of BKS Iyenger passed off as young PM Modi performing yoga

Fact-check: No, that's not PM Modi performing yoga in viral clip [full truth here]

Old footage of late yoga teacher BKS Iyengar is being shared across multiple social media platforms with the false claim that it shows a young Narendra Modi performing yoga.

Nov 25, 2020

In UK, this MP demands separate Ministry for men [reactions]

Leading a debate on the occasion of International Men's Day in the House of Commons, Conservative British MP Ben Bradley pushed the issue of challenges faced by men on the table and called for a separate 'Ministry for men'.

Nov 20, 2020

India slams PAK over Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib management transfer to non-Sikh body | Explained

India has strongly objected to Pakistan's decision to transfer the management and maintenance of Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib from Pakistan Sikh Gurudwara Prabhandhak Committee (PSGPC) to a non-Sikh body.

Nov 5, 2020

Now RSS leader compares Mangaluru's Ullal market to Pakistan; sparks controversy

He also urged Hindus in the state to produce more children in order to protect Hindu culture and not to allow creation of small Pakistan anymore.

Nov 3, 2020

Bigg Boss 14: Wildcard contestants Kavita Kaushik, Naina Singh and Shardul Pandit indulge in war of words (watch)

Bigg Boss 14: Salman Khan introduces wildcard contestants Shardul Pandit, Kavita Kaushik and Naina Singh. Even before they enter the BB 14 house, they indulge in a war of words (WATCH).

Oct 25, 2020

PM Modi's Mann ki Baat highlights: Everything you need to know in 10 points

From being Vocal for Local to remembering our Bravehearts, PM Modi's Mann ki Baat on Sunday covered a whole lot more. Read on to get a quick recap in 10 simple points.