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In his address, the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon also mentioned Indus Water Treaty, saying it withstood frequent tensions between India and Pakistan, including wars. (Photo: Representational Image)

Indus Treaty, river water sharing issues dominated headlines in 2016

Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti refused to comment on the future of the IWT, which neither India nor Pak can...

1 Jan 2017 10:49 AM IST

Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh. (Photo: PTI)

I am not responsible for feud in Samajwadi Party: Amar Singh

He further requested Mulayam to save him for being portrayed as a villain for the ongoing family feud.

1 Jan 2017 10:26 AM IST

Congress Vice President, Rahul Gandhi addressing a press conference on demonetisation at AICC in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul emerged from mother's shadow, but Congress struggled in 2016

Congress lost Assam and Kerala to the BJP- and Left Front-led coalitions respectively in May, failing to revive its...

1 Jan 2017 10:02 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. (Photo: PTI)

SP national convention called by Ramgopal Yadav to take place today

In a dramatic turn of events, the Samajwadi Party on Saturday revoked the expulsion of Akhilesh Yadav and Ramgopal...

1 Jan 2017 9:55 AM IST

Many journalists have fled countries that became too dangerous, especially Syria, Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Afghanistan and Burundi. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

93 journalists killed worldwide in 2016, including 5 in India

The IFJ said the number (93 targeted killings) was down from 112 targeted killings in 2015.

1 Jan 2017 9:29 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM, President, Sushma wish country on New Year's Day

The President also urged the nation to pledge to make India a beautiful country which is clean and pollution free.

1 Jan 2017 9:16 AM IST