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Why 20 children who won Bravery Awards won't get Republic Day honours

The government broke off connections with the awards after the Delhi High Court ordered a probe into the NGO in charge of the awards.

Jan 19, 2019

Indian Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat's veiled warning to Pakistan: Ready if war is forced

"If our nation is forced into a situation of war, decisive success will be ours," said Gen Bipin Rawat while addressing the 71st Army Day parade.

Jan 16, 2019

Army Day 2019: As nation pays tribute to brave soldiers, two women officers lead all-male contingents

India celebrated the 71st Army Day to honour the sacrifices and bravery of its armed forces and their families.

Jan 15, 2019

PUBG Mobile 0.10.5 update confirmed with better loot distribution: All you need to know

PUBG Mobile has finally confirmed that it will be rolling out the next big update soon and here's what to expect from it.

Jan 14, 2019

Indian student union leader Kanhaiya Kumar

Will Kanhaiya Kumar be arrested over JNU sedition case chargesheet filed by Delhi Police?

Others named in the chargesheet are Aquib Hussain, Umar Gul, Rayees Rasool, Basharat Ali and Khalid Bashir Bhat, who are all residents of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jan 14, 2019

Army orders 'emergency' purchase for advanced sniper rifles

In recent times, Sniping has become a major challenge for Indian troops along the 778-km long LoC. The Pakistani Army is better equipped with modern Remington modular sniper rifles as well as better training.

Jan 13, 2019

Akhilesh Yadav, Mayawati all set for alliance formation ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Uttar Pradesh has a total of 80 Lok Sabha constituencies and both SP-BSP are planning to contest on 37 each. Amethi and Rae Bareli have been left out as they are the fortress of Congress.

Jan 11, 2019

Major boost to Army's firepower will enhance surveillance along LoC: General Bipin Rawat

There have also been reports of militants using sniper rifles to target the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, which the Indian Army said is still being investigated.

Jan 10, 2019

NDA retains clear edge in Lok Sabha elections 2019, latest survey shows

According to the survey, the NDA may get 257 seats and the Congress-led UPA (minus SP and BSP) may get 146 seats, far off the magic mark, if elections are held now.

Jan 6, 2019

Indian police beat Congress Party supporters as they take them into custody during a protest march

Sabarimala protests: Violence by BJP-RSS, ruling CPI-(M) workers rocks politically-volatile Kannur

Kerala has been rocked by violent protests by BJP-RSS and right-wing outfits after two women of menstruating age offered prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple on January 2.

Jan 5, 2019

'Murder them, we'll take care of it later,' says vice-chancellor during Purvanchal University seminar

Raja Ram Yadav is part of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and is also closely associated with Bharatiya Janata Party.

Dec 31, 2018

Ram Mandir issue: Babri Masjid Action Committee to file petition in SC

While right-wing groups and the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) have been pressing for the ordinance, the Opposition has been seeking a court verdict on the contentious issue.

Dec 26, 2018

Indian Army Major General held guilty of sexually harassing woman officer; court martial orders dismissal

Major General MS Jaswal has denied the charges and claimed he has been made a victim of the Indian Army's factional feud at the top level. He has the right to appeal against the order.

Dec 24, 2018

Lok Sabha elections 2019: BJP and JD-U to contest 17 seats each under seat-sharing formula in Bihar

Of the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar, BJP had won 22 out of 30 it contested while the LJP won six out of seven it contested.