Writer Gita Mehta, sister of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, declines Padma Award
A day after being named as a recipient of the Padma Shri , noted English writer Gita Mehta has declined the award on Saturday citing that "the timing of the award might be misconstrued."
70th Republic Day live updates | India’s military might, cultural diversity on display
India celebrated its 70th Republic Day on Saturday with a grand display of its military might and rich cultural diversity as the ceremonial parade rolled down the majestic Rajpath here in presence of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as the chief guest.
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India beats New Zealand by 90 runs in second ODI
Wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal continued to torment New Zealand batsmen after a collective batting effort, guiding India to an emphatic 90-run win in the second ODI here Saturday. India now lead the five-match series 2-0.
Naomi Osaka becomes first Japanese player to win Australian Open
Naomi Osaka recovered after wasting three championship points and reasserted herself down the stretch to win the Australian Open for a second consecutive Grand Slam title, edging Petra Kvitova 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-4 on Saturday night.
Meghalaya coal mine mishap: 45 days later, second body detected
Underwater robot engaged by the Indian Navy has detected a second body from a rat-hole tunnel out of a flooded 355 ft coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district where 15 miners were trapped on December 13.
ED arrests VVIP chopper scam accused Gautam Khaitan in fresh money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested lawyer Gautam Khaitan, accused in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, in connection with a fresh case of possession of black money and money laundering, officials said Saturday.
After 2018 fiasco, Rahul gets front row seat at 70th Republic Day
After a row over his seating arrangement at the Republic Day last year, Congress president Rahul Gandhi was seen sitting in the front row along with Union minister Nitin Gadkari at the 70th Republic Day celebrations here.
Glad my work is finally recognised, says Nambi Narayanan
From being a celebrated Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist to being branded a ‘spy’ and finally awarded with the Padma Bhushan, Nambi Narayanan on January 26 said he was glad that his work in the Indian space arena was finally recognised.
Separatists-backed strike hits normal life in Kashmir on R-Day
Normal life was affected in Kashmir on Saturday due to a strike called by separatist groups, which asked people to observe the Republic Day as a “black day”.
Indonesia Masters: Saina enters final
Saina Nehwal continued her impressive run to enter the finals of the $350,000 Indonesia Masters with a hard-fought win over China’s He Bingjiao here on January 26.
