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Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Along LoC, Indian Forces Return Fire

Pakistan once again resorts to unprovoked firing along LoC in Poonch district.

Oct 25, 2014

India wants peace with China but not at cost of honour: Rajnath Singh

Noida, Oct 25 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said that India wants peace with China but not at the cost of its honour while referring to the border dispute. Singh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had conveyed to China's President Xi Jinping that New Delhi wanted to resolve the border issues peacefully. Singh also asked Pakistan to stop shelling along the Kashmir border and create an environment for resumption of dialogue with New Delhi. Singh also played down media reports that suicide bombers could attack the state-run Air India aircrafts.

Oct 25, 2014

India wants peace with China but not at cost of honour: Rajnath Singh

Oct 25, 2014

PM Modi salutes brave ITBP personnel on their Raising

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday saluted the brave personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on its Raising Day. "On the Raising Day of ITBP, I salute our brave ITBP personnel. We are proud of their valour, determination and service to the Nation," he said on Twitter. The ITBP was raised on October 24, 1962. Presently, the ITBP is deployed on border guarding duties from Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to Jachep La in Arunachal Pradesh covering 3,488 km of Indo-China border and manning Border Outposts in the Western, Middle and Eastern Sector of the Indo-China border.

Oct 24, 2014

PM Modi salutes brave ITBP personnel on their Raising

Oct 24, 2014

Pakistan's anti-India resolution meaningless, say Experts

New Delhi/ Flora, Oct 24 (ANI): Experts on Friday slammed Pakistan for passing an anti-India resolution and accusing Indian troops of unprovoked firing at the border. Foreign policy expert, Qamar Agha, called the resolution meaningless. Meanwhile, Retired Wing Commander Praful Bakshi said India need not worry.

Oct 24, 2014

'Happy New Year' (HNY) Box Office Collection: Shah Rukh Starrer Takes a Flying Start; Set to Shatter All Previous Records

Shah Rukh Khan's "Happy New Year" opening day box office collection will shatter all the records, if the first day occupancy report is anything to go by.

Oct 24, 2014

Home Minister Rajnath Singh salutes brave ITBP personnel on their 53rd Raising Day

Surajpur, Oct 24 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday saluted the brave ITBP personnel on their 53rd Raising Day. The ITBP was raised on October 24, 1962. Presently, the ITBP is deployed on border guarding duties from Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to Jachep La in Arunachal Pradesh covering 3,488 km of Indo-China border and manning Border Outposts on altitudes raging from 9000' to 18700' in the Western, Middle and Eastern Sector of the Indo-China border. The ITBP is a specialized mountain force and most of the officers are professionally trained mountaineers and skiers. Being the first responder for natural disaster in the Himalayas, the ITBP has been carrying out numerous rescue and relief operations.

Oct 24, 2014

Week in Review - 23/10/2014

The 10th annual GLSEN Respect Awards were held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel to honor Julia Roberts for her work in ensuring schools are safe for LGBT youths. Attending the event was fellow honoree Derek Hough, Jessica Capshaw, Morena Baccarin, Rose McGowan & Jim Parsons. Roberts spoke about the difficulties for children in schools today. #457545392 0:25: Julia Roberts: I mean I was…this. :0:41 Jennifer Garner was pretty in pink as she and Rachel Zoe hosted The 10th Annual Pink Party to help raise money for the Women’s Cancer Program. Celebs attending the festivities included Marcia Cross, Giuliana Rancic, Shay Mitchell, Lisa Rinna & Harry Hamlin who were all treated to music and a fashion show. Matthew McConaughey was the center of attention as he was honored at the 28th American Cinematheque Award show. Wife Camila Alves stood by his side along with his parents to help celebrate McConaughey’s 21-year career. Attending the star- studded event was a who’s-who of co-stars. Jennifer Garner, Kate Hudson, Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Chastain, Michelle Monaghan and Anne Hathaway were all on hand to honor the Oscar winner. Celebs turned out for the 2014 Angel Ball benefitting Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. Ryan Reynolds and a v

Oct 24, 2014

Villagers in Tripura celebrate Kali Puja with security personnel

Agartala/New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Villages along India-Bangladesh border in Tripura joined personnel of paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday (October 23) to offer special prayers and perform Kali Puja. Goddess Kali is the chief deity worshipped with grandeur by the people of Tripura and in West Bengal on the occasion of Diwali (festival of lights). Residents of bordering villages thronged the temple in Agartala and worshipped Goddess Kali according to the rituals and made assortment of religious offerings to the Hindu goddess. They were delighted to spend the festival along with BSF troops. BSF troops and villagers burnt fire crackers and danced to celebrate the festival that coincides with Diwali.

Oct 24, 2014