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New Delhi: It was a day of pomp and pageantry, tradition and modernity as India Wednesday got its 13th President in 76-year-old seasoned politician...

New Delhi: The race to elect India’s 13th President formally began Thursday with both UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee and his rival Purno Sangma filing...

New Delhi: Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday resigned as the Finance Minister to contest the July 19 presidential election as the candidate of the ruling United...

New Delhi: Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Monday said he won't contest the presidential election after studying the "totality" of the situation, spiking what...

New Delhi: On a day of high drama, India’s presidential sweepstakes were thrown wide open Wednesday evening after two key allies of the ruling...

New Delhi: Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar will now play the new role of a parliamentarian with President Pratibha Patil Thursday approving his nomination to...

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...

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...