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Full Text of President's Speech on Independence Day Eve

President Pranab Mukherjee expressed displeasure over the way legislatures behave in the parliament and rampant corruption in his speech to the nation on the eve of 67th Independence Day. Here is complete text of President's address to the nation.

Aug 15, 2013

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Telangana Issue: Govt Employees Hold State-wide Protests; Chidambaram Assures Bifurcation

Over four lakh government employees in Andhra Pradesh have stepped out of their offices and begun an indefinite strike on the streets of Rayalaseema and coastal regions of the state on Tuesday.

Aug 13, 2013

Kishtwar Clashes: Omar Calls BJP Leaders 'Hypocrites'

After accepting resignation of Home Minister Sajjad Kichloo, Omar launched an attack on Leader of Opposition (Rajya Sabha) Arun Jaitley for raking up the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Aug 12, 2013

Pakistan Army Breaches LoC Ceasefire Again, Fires at Several Indian Posts

In what could escalate tension along the Line of Control (LoC), Pakistan army violated ceasefire yet again in Poonch at 10.30 pm on Friday by firing at several Indian posts, reported Army officials.

Aug 10, 2013

LeT Founder Hafiz Muhammad Saeed Leads Eid Prayers in Lahore

Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the mastermind of 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai and founder of militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), led the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Friday morning.

Aug 9, 2013

Defence Minister Talks Tough, Warns Pakistan not to Take Advantage of India's Restraint

After being criticised for his remarks on the ambush along the Line of Control (LoC) on 6 August that killed five Indian soldiers, Defence Minister AK Antony took a U-turn on Thursday, admitting the involvement of Pakistani troops in the attack. He also warned Pakistan not to take advantage of 'India's restraint'

Aug 8, 2013

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Pakistan Denies Involvement in Attack on Indian Post

Five Indian soldiers were killed in another incursion by the Pakistani army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday night.

Aug 6, 2013

Monsoon Session of Parliament 2013: 5 Most Controversial Pending Bills

The Monsoon session of Parliament began on a stormy note on Monday with the Telangana statehood issue and demand for creation of new states including Bodoland disrupting both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, hinting that the days ahead will be tough for the central government.

Aug 5, 2013

Top Heated Issues For Monsoon Session 2013

The race against time begins on 5 August when the 16-day monsoon session in Parliament will witness a heavy legislative agenda from the ruling UPA government as well as demands by the Opposition.

Aug 4, 2013

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Afghanistan Assures Safety of Indian Diplomats, Taliban Denies Hand

Following the suicide attack on Indian consulate in Jalalabad on Saturday where nine people were killed, Afghanistan assured India that it won't leave any 'stone unturned' for the safety of Indian diplomats.

Aug 4, 2013

Bodoland FactBox: Assam Suffers Violent Protests

Agitation for a separate state of Bodoland has taken a violent turn as the All Bodos Students Union (ABSU) called for a 12-hour 'rail roko' protest in Assam since Friday morning, disconnecting all the north-eastern states from the country.

Aug 2, 2013

Rajya Sabha Seat Sold for ₹100 Crore? Congress MP's Comment Sparks Controversy

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Birendra Singh, who recently became a member of Congress Working Committee (CWC), kicked off a storm on Monday by claiming that seats in the Upper House can be bought for ₹100 crore.

Jul 29, 2013

Will Narendra Modi Ever Apply for US Visa Again? United States Ready to Review BJP Leader's Application

The United States department of state has said that they would consider if Narendra Modi applies for US visa again. US rejected Gujarat Chief Minister's visa application in 2005 citing his inaction during the 2002 Gujarat riots which killed hundreds of people. Interestingly, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has not applied for US visa again after his application was rejected once.

Jul 27, 2013

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India-US Trade Relations: Joe Biden Urges India to Remove Obstacles Faced by American Companies

United States Vice President Joe Biden has urged India to create an investment-friendly environment and remove trade obstacles faced by American companies, be it restriction in foreign direct investment (FDI) or local tax treatment.

Jul 25, 2013

Andhra Pradesh Caretaker Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy

China to Invest $160 Billion in Andhra Pradesh

China is gunning for the top spot among the countries investing in India with the proposed $160 billion investment in Andhra Pradesh.

Jul 21, 2013

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