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Tamil Nadu CM, Leaders Slam Demolition of Mullivaikkal Memorial Monument in Sri Lanka
The monument was established in 2019 in the University of Jaffna in memory of the civilian Tamils killed in one of the bloody episodes of the island nation's last leg of the three-decade old conflict in 2009.
Committee Headed by PM Modi to Commemorate Bose’s 125th Birth Anniversary
This committee will decide on year-long activities to remember Netaji and his contributions towards India's freedom struggle.
23 Sailors Stranded in Chinese Waters for Months Set to Return to India on Jan 14
Citing coronavirus restrictions, Chinese authorities have not allowed the ships, MV Jag Anand and MV Anastasia, to either dock or go for a crew change for months. Minister of State for Ports and Shipping Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted that 23 of the Indian cre...
Complaint Lodged With Delhi Police Against Indian Who Waved Tricolour During US Capitol Riots
Vincent Xavier, a Virginia resident who traces his roots to Kochi in Kerala, had denied any role in the riots and said he was present at the Capitol Hill to protest against “election fraud”.
Nation 'Ready to Save Humanity' With Made in India Vaccines, Says PM at 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
The theme of 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2021 is "Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat".
Kerala Governor Reads Out Remarks Against Central Farm Laws in Policy Address to Assembly; Oppn UDF Boycotts
Sticking to the policy address of the CPIM-led LDF government, Khan read out in full the remarks against the farm laws, against which the assembly had passed an unanimous resolution on December 31.
Congress Has Clear and Permanent Stand on Aurangabad Renaming, Says Thorat
While Thackeray's Shiv Sena has been advocating the name change for over two decades, the Congress has always opposed it.
Against Family's Wish, Bhopal DJ Turns Labourer for Sister's Education as Virus Renders Him Jobless
A few months ago, Vikas left home with 17-year-old sister after the family denied letting her continue education and family discord continued to surge. Now, Vikas lives with her sister in a rented room in Kotra area paying Rs 2,000 rent and also paying Rs...
US-India Partnership One of the Most Consequential of 21st Century: Outgoing Envoy Ken Juster
Outgoing American envoy to India Ken Juster said ties between the two nations cover a broad range of issues including non-proliferation, counterterrorism, trade, energy, environment, health, education, science and technology, space.
Priyanka Gandhi Meets Congress MPs Protesting Against Centre's Farm Laws at Jantar Mantar
The MPs -- Ravneet Singh Bittu, Jasbir Singh Dimpa and others -- have been protesting at Jantar Mantar since December 7.
Congress Leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Slams NCW Member for Remarks on Badaun Case
National Commission for Women member Chandramukhi Devi had visited the village of the 50-year-old gang-rape victim in Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, and stirred a hornet's nest by saying that the crime would not have happened had the woman...
'Held Tricolour to Show Trump Loyalists Not Racists': Vincent Xavier, the Indian-Origin Man at Capitol Hill Riot
Vincent said there were about 10 Indians in the group of Trump loyalists outside the US Capitol, and five of them were from Kerala.
UP Panchayat Elections 2021: Seats Reserved in Districts for the Last 25 Years to Change as Per New Formula
According to the new rule, the Panchayat members (BDCs) reserved for Scheduled Castes or Other Backward Classes will not be applicable for reservation this time in the areas of block heads, district panchayat members and district panchayat presidents. The...
'Dress Code' Boards Outside Shirdi Temple Defaced, Case Registered
Superintendent of Police of Ahmednagar district Manoj Patil said some persons smeared the boards with black paint on Thursday.
Indian-origin Man Jailed for Robbing Elderly Woman in UK
"This was a truly shocking assault on a woman who was deliberately targeted because of her age and vulnerability, said Sergeant Matt Taylor, of the Metropolitan Police Burglary Robbery Investigation Team.
HC Seeks to Know Bengal Govt's Plan on Preventing Covid-19 at Gangasagar Mela
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently said that the annual fair held on Makar Sankranti attracted 50 lakh pilgrims in 2020. The auspicious day will be celebrated on January 14 this year.