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Mahatma Gandhi 150th birth anniversary: From Congress' march to exhibitions at ashrams, India set to pay tribute to Father of Nation

India will be observing Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary on 2 October, which will be marked by events celebrating the Father of the Nation's life and values. The Congress plans to mark this event by conducting a march in Delhi

Bihar floods: Heavy rain claims 29 lives; parts of Muzaffarpur, Patna submerged in water

Continuous rains have flooded extensive parts of Bihar, including the state capital of Patna

Rajnath Singh becomes first defence minister to fly LCA Tejas, says 'flight was very smooth'

Rajnath Singh flew in the Tejas fighter aircraft from the HAL airport in Bengaluru, becoming the first defence minister to fly in the indigenously-built light combat aircraft.

Narendra Modi turns 69: PM celebrates birthday with mother in Gandhinagar, kicks off 'Namami Narmade' festival

Narendra Modi met with his mother Hiraben to seek her blessings on the occasion of his 69th birthday, in Gandhinagar, BJP leaders greeted prime minister Narendra Modi on his 69th birthday

Ganpati Visarjan: Devotees bid adieu to elephant-headed God on Anant Chaturdashi, pray for his speedy return next year

After the 10-day-long extravaganza of Ganpati Chaturthi festivities, which commenced on 2 September, comes Anant Chaturdashi or Ganesh Visarjan on 12 September, marking the end of the auspicious Hindu festival

Jammu and Kashmir administration bans Muharram processions; parts of Srinagar tense as restrictions continue

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday said like previous years, no Muharram procession would be allowed this time too and all rituals are to be performed in respective Imambaras or shrines.

Ram Jethmalani passes away: Narendra Modi, legal luminaries attend eminent jurist's last rites

Ram Jethmalani, a doyen of the legal profession who bid adieu to the world at the age of 95, left behind a rich legacy of his seven-decade-long career.

Tensions continue in Kashmir for 33rd day as normal life takes hit; most shops and markets remain closed

Curbs imposed across Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 were lifted in phases from many parts of the Valley, as the situation improved with the passage of time.

Heavy rains batter Mumbai; traffic snarls, disrupted rail services affect thousands

Heavy rains pounded Mumbai and neighbouring districts in Maharashtra on Wednesday, causing flooding in low-lying areas and suspension of several trains services, delayed flights and slow road traffic movement.

Over 19 lakh names missing from final Assam NRC; legal options, including right to appeal in SC, open to those excluded

According to the Assam government, 19,06,657 people have been excluded from the final NRC list. Legal provisions, including the right to appeal in the Supreme Court, is open to people who have been left out.

Restrictions on functioning of schools, markets lifted in many areas of Kashmir; Satya Pal Malik indicates communication blockade may not end soon

On the 24th consecutive day of clampdown in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, restrictions on the functioning of schools and markets were lifted in most areas of the Valley, even as the communication blockade continued

Arun Jaitley cremated with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat; Amit Shah, other leaders pay tributes

Former finance minister Arun Jaitley was cremated with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat on Sunday.

Toll due to rains in north India rises to 42 as floods continue to cripple normal life; IAF, NDRF deployed for rescue operations

India witnessed heavy rainfall, leading to floods, in various parts of the country over the past week. The death toll in the recent rain that triggered landslides in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand and floods in Punjab and Haryana rose to 42 with four more bodies being retrieved in Uttarkashi. AP.

India celebrates 73rd Independence Day: Artists showcase cultural diversity; freedom fighters honoured in Karnataka

Celebrations to mark the 73rd Independence Day were held across India on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived at the Red Fort amid a thunderous applause, unfurled the National Flag at the 17th century Mughal monument.

In sixth I-Day speech, Narendra Modi lauds 'one India, one Constitution'; BJP, Congress hoist Tricolour at respective HQs

In his sixth Independence Day speech as the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi delivered his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi. He announced the creation of the post of chief of defence staff, vowed to fulfil aspirations of people of Jammu and Kashmir, called for checking the "population explosion" and renewed his push for 'one nation, one election'.

Low-key celebrations mark J&K's first Independence Day after scrapping of special status; Satya Pal Malik hoists Tricolour in Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday celebrated the first Independence Day after the abrogation of its special status. Governor Satya Pal Malik hoisted the Tricolour at the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar.

India gears up for 73rd Independence Day amid heightened security; J&K on high alert

As India gears up to celebrate its 73rd Independence Day, the Indian Army and the Border Security Force (BSF) have been put on high alert in Jammu and Kashmir.

Ahead of Independence Day, dress rehearsal held at Red Fort; Parliament decorated with dynamic lighting

India is set to celebrate its 73rd Independence Day on 15 August. A full dress rehearsal of Independence Day was held at the Red Fort in New Delhi amid tight security on Tuesday.

Bakri Eid in Kashmir: People offer prayers amid heavy security deployment, restrictions eased in Valley

Eid-al-Adha or Bakri Eid is one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar. On this day, Muslims sacrifice a male sheep or goat to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim.

Jammu and Kashmir after Article 370: Security personnel enforce restrictions in parts of state; protesters detained in Kargil

Security forces personnel in Kashmir stand guard next to concertina wire laid across a road during restrictions after Centre's decision to scrap special status for the state.

Heavy rains continue to lash parts of country: Several states grapple with floods, Maharashtra reports 16 deaths

The Southwest Monsoon is in its full fury, causing heavy rainfall in several pockets across India. Parts of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh received heavy rainfall on Thursday.

Maharashtra rains: Heavy downpours lash Pune, Kolhapur and Sangli districts; nearly 2.5 lakh people evacuated

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an "extremely heavy rain" warning for Pune, Satara and Kolhapur districts of Western Maharashtra for Thursday

Sushma Swaraj cremated with State honours in Delhi; Narendra Modi, Amit Shah pay last respects

Former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj passed away on Tuesday at the age of 67 in Delhi due to a massive cardiac arrest.

Article 370 revoked: Student outfits toe respective parent party line in protests; BJP supporters celebrate

The RS on Monday approved a resolution scrapping provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and passed another Bill approving the bifurcation of the state into two Union territories, amid protests by the Opposition

Article 370 revoked: Heavy troop deployment across Jammu and Kashmir, streets wear deserted look

The BJP-led government abrogated Article 370 and moved a separate bill in the Rajya Sabha to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh into two separate union territories.

Incessant rains lash Mumbai, neighbouring districts, disrupting road, rail traffic; extremely heavy rainfall expected in next 24 hours

Incessant rains lashed Mumbai and its surrounding areas on Saturday and the India Meteorological Department said more heavy rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours

Mumbai Rains: Downpour leads to traffic snarls, disrupts public transport; train with 700 onboard held up for hours due to flooding

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai leading to traffic snarls, cancellation of several flights, and affected the movement of trains in the city.

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2019: India celebrates historic win; Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh pay homage to war heroes

India commemorated 20 years of its victory over arch-rival Pakistan in the Kargil War, saluting the supreme sacrifices and valour of the fallen heroes in recapturing several mountain heights seized by Pakistani intruders in Kashmir.

Floods in Bihar and Assam: Toll mounts to 174, around 1.09 crore people hit by deluge in two states

The toll in Bihar and Assam floods mounted to 174, with a total of 1.09 crore people being affected by the calamity in the two states, officials said on Tuesday.

Mumbai rains: Several parts of city experience severe waterlogging, Colaba sees 171 mm downpour

Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall in the intervening night between Tuesday and Wednesday, which has led to waterlogging in several suburbs of the city, like Sion, Dadar, Mumbai Central, Kurla, Andheri, and Sakinaka.