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Once at Rajpath, the black cats will reflect a dashing sheen to the parade as they will be dressed in their trademark black coloured overalls, balaclava headgear and special assault rifles MP-5 along with the iconic commando dagger. (Photo: Representational Image)

In a first, NSG commandos may boot up at Republic Day parade

Till now, the troops of Army's Special Forces were the only commando force to take part in the Rajpath during January 26...

19 Dec 2016 5:49 PM IST

The communication said all cinema halls in the country shall play the national anthem before the feature film starts and all present in the hall are obliged to stand up to show respect to the national anthem. (Photo: Repesentational Image)

MHA tells States to ensure no commercial exploitation of national...

The Home Ministry said there shall not be dramatisation of the national anthem and it should not be included as a part...

19 Dec 2016 5:39 PM IST

The directions came while hearing a plea relating to mismanagement of municipal solid waste in Delhi and the terrible conditions that are prevailing near landfill sites. (Photo: Representational Image)

Pay Rs 10,000 fine for throwing waste in public place: NGT

The tribunal noted that the national capital generates 9,600 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste per day.

19 Dec 2016 5:21 PM IST

Following decision to demonetise old Rs 500/1000 notes, the government has taken several measures to encourage digital payments to promote less cash economy. (Photo: Representational Image)

Less tax for small traders on digital transactions: govt

The decision has been taken to achieve the government's mission of moving towards a less cash economy.

19 Dec 2016 5:11 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: PTI)

Demonetisation turned people into fakir: Mamata Banerjee

Modi used to describe himself as a chaiwala the before the Lok Sabha elections and claimed that now he has turned into a...

19 Dec 2016 4:59 PM IST

The NIA in its affidavit also said that the ATSs claim that accused Mohammad Jahid Ansari had planted bomb in Malegaon on September 8, 2006 is wrong. (Photo: Representational Image)

Malegaon blasts: NIA refutes ATS allegations of biased probe

In its affidavit, the NIA said it arrived at the conclusion that the blasts were carried out by Hindu group only after a...

19 Dec 2016 4:53 PM IST

The members observed silence for some time in memory of the departed souls. (Photo: Representational Image)

Telangana Assembly expresses condolence over Jayalalithaa's demise

Jayalalithaa passed away on December 5 at a private hospital in Chennai after battling for life for 75 days.

19 Dec 2016 4:28 PM IST