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Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar. (Photo: PTI)

95-year-old rule amended to give one-year extension to Foreign...

Service rules had provided only for a two-year fixed term for Foreign, Defence and Home secretaries.

26 Jan 2017 4:13 PM IST

Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi (Photo: AFP)

Indira Gandhi wanted Pak to join group against Russia in 1980: CIA...

Indira sought to form a regional grouping to exert diplomatic pressure on the Soviets to confine their 'activities' to...

26 Jan 2017 4:10 PM IST

The tableau of Lakshadweep passes through the Rajpath during the 68th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Lakshadweep tableau returns to Republic Day parade after 23 years

The side and front portions of the tableau displayed an under water kaleidoscope comprising colourful fish, a variety of...

26 Jan 2017 4:00 PM IST

Indian Air Forces Tejas planes flying past for the first time during a full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Tejas aircraft debuts at Republic Day fly past

It was after a gap of about two decades that an indigenously developed aircraft took to the skies on Republic Day.

26 Jan 2017 3:54 PM IST

The snowfall over the past three days prevented the arrival of ministers from Jammu to Valley this year, necessitating the officials to preside over the functions. (Photo: AP)

J&K: R-Day celebrated across Valley; no untoward incident anywhere

Breaking off the usual practice, authorities did not suspend the mobile telephony and internet services in the Valley.

26 Jan 2017 3:51 PM IST

Khadi India tableau on display during the 68th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Tableux themed on govt schemes on display at Republic Day parade

A total of 23 tableaux were on display at the ceremonial parade with 17 of them belonging to various states and Union...

26 Jan 2017 3:49 PM IST

Personnel of Indian army, Himachal Pradesh police and ITBP march during the rehearsal for the upcoming Republic Day parade at Historical Ridge in Shimla on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

R-Day celebrated with enthusiasm in spite of rains, snow in Himachal

The venue of cultural programmed was shifted to Gaiety Theatre due to heavy rains.

26 Jan 2017 3:43 PM IST