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Indian presidential poll on July 19
New Delhi/Kolkata: Indian Election Commission announced Tuesday that the presidential election would be held July 19, setting the ball rolling for the process to...
President approves Tendulkar’s nomination to Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar will now play the new role of a parliamentarian with President Pratibha Patil Thursday approving his nomination to...
Bhupen Hazarika conferred Padma Vibhushan posthumously
New Delhi: Late singer Bhupendra Kumar Hazarika was Thursday posthumously conferred India's second highest civilian award Padma Vibhushan by President Pratibha Patil.
The other two...
India celebrates 63rd Republic Day
New Delhi: India Thursday celebrated its 63rd Republic Day, showcasing its military might and the nation's rich cultural heritage.
The main ceremonial parade was held...
Dhoni, Bindra conferred Lt. Colonel rank
New Delhi: Indian cricket team captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and Olympic gold medalist shooter, Abhinav Bindra, were conferred with the rank of Honourary Lieutenant...