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India Firms up USD 130 Billion Plan to Enhance Military Capability
Official sources said that the plan includes procurement of a range of weapons, missiles, air defence systems, fighter jets, submarines and warships, drones, surveillance equipment and developing infrastructure.
India Rejects Pakistan's Demand for UNHRC Probe on Kashmir, Says Islamabad Has No 'Locus Standi'
Responding to comments by Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, first secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, Vimarsh Aryan, said the recent modification of Article 370 was 'within India's sovereign right and entirely an internal matter'.
Delhi to Have its Own Education Board That Will Help Students Prepare for Entrance Exams
At present, students prepare for board exams with the help of schools but have to take the help of coaching centres to clear their engineering and medical entrance exams.
Vambay Colony in Andhra Pradesh Hit by Mosquito-borne Diseases After Week-long Rains
Notably, residents of Vambay Colony in the city have been suffering from water-borne and vector-borne diseases for over a week due to the rains, which bring with it a host of mosquito-borne diseases and monsoon diseases.
Global Peacekeeping in 'No-Man's Land', India Tells UN, Calling for New Reforms
India UN peacekeeping is a unique innovation of multilateralism, however, at the current stage, it is stuck between trying to keep the peace and trying to enforce peace, where there is none to keep.
Muharram: What is Its Significance and Why Do Some Muslims Indulge in Self-flagellation?
Ashura is the day when Imam Hussein Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad was martyred. He was believed to be the third Imam of the Shia community.
Pakistan's Attempts to 'Internationalise' Kashmir Row May Cut No Ice With UN Rights Body as India Readies Rebuttal
India’s concerted campaign has made it hard for Pakistan to get a simple majority for an urgent debate or resolution, sources aware of the development said.
Mastermind Behind ‘Murderous Assault’ on SAIL Chairman Held, Was Miffed Over Cancelled Deal
Delhi Police arrested AK Singh, a contractor and coal mafia, for the crime along with six other people. The accused's company Sonam Trading SCZ had signed a deal for coal worth Rs 100 crore.
IL&FS to Run Gurgaon Metro Till Sept 17, HUDA to Bear Cost, Rules Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Gurgaon Metro is the country's first fully privately-developed project which was built by the Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS).
Robert Vadra Moves Delhi Court to Travel Spain, Other European Countries
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) sought time to reply to the application and said that it needed to verify details of the plea on its own too.
'Won't Challan You': Twitterati Can't Get Over Nagpur Police Appeal to 'Vikram'; Don't Miss the 'Sholay' One
The heartwarming tweet with a touch of humour was appreciated on social media and also shared by Twitteratti.
Father, Brother Arrested for 'Strangling' Woman Over Love Affair in Delhi's Azadpur
The victim, identified as Sheetal, was strangled to death by her father and brother. The police registered a murder case on Sunday and arrested Lakhan (father) and his 30-year old son Raju.
'No Regrets': Former CAG Vinod Rai Ends Silence on 2G Acquittals, Defends Rs 1.76 Lakh Crore Loss Figure
Nine months after the acquittal of A Raja and others, former CAG Vinod Rai said the 2G loss figure he arrived at was “recovered in 3G spectrum allocation”.
Kolkata Metro Services Hit After Woman Attempts to Commit Suicide on Tracks
The incident happened at around 8.15 am when a Kavi Subhas-bound train entered the station. Services on both directions between Dum Dum and Maidan stations were suspended till 8.36 am. However, it resumed after the woman was rescued.
On 100 Days of Govt, PM Modi Recalls 100 Seconds of Anxiety When Lander Vikram Was 2.1 km from Historic Touchdown
'The 100 seconds showed the entire country what is the power of hope and belief, and what is determination and capacity,' Prime Minister Modi said.
British Man Among Two Held at IGI Airport for Using Fake Ticket for Entry
According to the official, Dhonota was carrying a passport of the United Kingdom. He told officials that he used a cancelled ticket to London for entering the terminal to see off his wife and son.