Kovind arrives in West African nation Benin, 1st visit by Indian head of state

This is the first visit of either a head of state or head of government from India to all the three countries, the MEA said.

People were close to him, says Sonia Gandhi

The President remembered Reddy as a “thinking person’s politician and outstanding parliamentarian”.

In his tribute, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Jaipal Reddy as an articulate speaker and effective administrator.

Bihar Governor Lalji Tandon was transferred to Madhya Pradesh in place of Patel.

Indian Army is celebrating 20th anniversary of Kargil War today to rekindle pride and valour of soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay.

The RSS supremo was at the shrine for about 20 minutes to offer prayers to the deity's idol made of fig, called 'Athi,' in Tamil.

The additional court complex, which embodied contemporary technology, was built to cope up with the space constraints in the old complex.

Chand clinched the gold by completing the feat in just 11.32 seconds. She also holds the 100m national record.

The DMK chief also wanted Bedi to withdraw her comments and apologise, and urged President Ram Nath Kovind to recall her from Puducherry.

Pratap Chandra Sarangi said that country will never accept the ‘tukde-tukde gang’.