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The loco pilot of a passenger train detected fish plates to be missing and stopped the train, averting the accident. (Photo: Representational Image)

Two more attempts to derail trains prevented

The missing fittings were noticed on the Eastern Railway's Malda Division's tracks.

26 Jan 2017 8:18 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Guest Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan at saluting dais during the 68th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Honoured to share R-Day celebrations with Indian people: Abu Dhabi's...

The 68th Republic Day parade was led by a 149-member marching contingent with a band comprising 35 musicians from UAE.

26 Jan 2017 8:04 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee exchanges greetings with Congress President Sonia Gandhi during an At Home reception organised on the occasion of Republic Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Rain plays spoilsport for President's 'At Home' function, venue...

3,000 guests descended for the 'At Home' function hosted by the President on the 68th Republic Day

26 Jan 2017 8:02 PM IST

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar addressing a youth convention in Panaji. (Photo: AP)

Manohar Parrikar condoles death of soldiers in Gurez avalanches

Ten soldiers died in avalanches over the past two days in Jammu and Kashmir.

26 Jan 2017 7:55 PM IST

With the setting up of the harbour, 250 motor boats and 200 country vessels can be safely parked benefiting fishermen. (Photo: Representational Image)

Pakistan captures 36 Indian fishermen, seizes 6 boats

Some more fishermen and their boats may have been captured by the PMSA along with these 36 fishermen.

26 Jan 2017 7:53 PM IST

Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray. (Photo: PTI)

No alliance with BJP ever again, fight begins now: Shiv Sena chief

The BJP was demanding 114 of the 227 seats in the BMC, but the Sena was in no mood to give more than 60 to it.

26 Jan 2017 7:47 PM IST

Congress leader and advocate, Abhishek Manu Singhvi. (Photo: PTI)

Reports of Singhvi challenging Jallikattu ordinance false: TN Congress

Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi had mentioned the matter in Supreme Court on behalf of those opposing Jallikattu.

26 Jan 2017 7:41 PM IST