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NHRC seeks report from Punjab Govt on Non-Observance of Independence Day in border area schools

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) Bench of Priyank Kanoongo has taken cognisance of a complaint concerning the non-observance of Independence Day in government... Read More


Vande Mataram row: Venugopal says Congress will abide by Gandhi, Nehru, Patel's 1937 decision

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Congress MP KC Venugopal on Wednesday said the party's stand on the recitation of Vande Mataram was clear and that it would follow the decisions taken by Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharl... Read More


Delhi: 3 people killed in CNG cylinder blast at refilling pump in Tikri Kalan

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Three people were killed and three others injured after a CNG cylinder exploded at a filling station near Tikri Metro Station in Delhi on Wednesday afternoon while CNG was being ... Read More


Businesses in India-Bangladesh see economic ties as bridge between two countries

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Despite the current diplomatic uncertainity regarding the proposed visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to India, business communities in both countries continue to see ... Read More


US envoy's J-K visit boosts India ties but threatens "unexpected rift" with Pakistan: Foreign affairs expert Michael Kugelman

Washington, Aug. 19 -- Foreign affairs expert and Senior Fellow, South Asia at the Atlantic Council, Michael Kugelman said on Wednesday that while US Ambassador Sergio Gor's visit to Jammu-Kashmir tod... Read More


BWF World Championships: Ayush, Sindhu sail to Round of 16; Lakshya, Unnati suffer heartbreak on Day 3

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Former champion PV Sindhu and giant-killer Ayush Shetty had little trouble overcoming their second-round challengers on a day of mixed results for the hosts on day 3 of the BWF W... Read More


Protests ignite after Arunachal student dies by suicide at MA College in Kochi, management forms committee

Kochi, Aug. 19 -- Students held a protest on Monday at Kothamangalam MA College after a student from Arunachal Pradesh died by suicide, demanding compensation for the deceased student's family. Follow... Read More


Gold set for positive bias, Brent may slide towards USD 80/bbl on Gulf exports and weak demand: Report

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Gold is likely to maintain its positive momentum on a weaker dollar and fading expectations of a near-term US rate hike, while crude oil is expected to remain cautiously bullish ... Read More


"Voice sample not required:" Rahul Gandhi's counsel objects to voice sample plea in Savarkar defamation case

Pune, Aug. 19 -- The defence counsel for Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, in the Pune Court, on Tuesday opposed a plea seeking his client's voice sample in the Vinayak Damodar Savar... Read More


Indian envoy calls on Somalia Deputy PM; discuss expanding cooperation across trade, education

Nairobi, Aug. 19 -- India and Somalia held discussions on strengthening cooperation in several areas of mutual interest during a meeting between Ambassador-designate Adarsh Swaika and Somalian Deputy ... Read More