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President, Vice President, Speaker greet nation on Eid-ul-Zuha

President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan greeted the nation on Eid-ul-Zuha with a message of peace and harmony.

Sep 12, 2016, 22:48 PM IST

Indian security challenges go beyond conventional borders: President Pranab

President Pranab Mukherjee said on Saturday that India`s security challenges go beyond the conventional borders and conventional threats.

Sep 10, 2016, 14:16 PM IST

IOC President Thomas Bach to skip Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro

It will be the first time the IOC president has missed the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games since 1984.

Sep 08, 2016, 10:26 AM IST

Trump is ''totally unqualified'' to be President, says Hillary Clinton

US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday in Tampa that the campaign of her Republican rival, Donald Trump, is "one long insult to all those who have worn the uniform".

Sep 07, 2016, 06:23 AM IST

Indian economy needs a strong push: President

New Delhi: Sharing with the students his experience in politics of India post-Independence, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday stressed on social performance for economic growth of the country.

Sep 05, 2016, 15:27 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee on three-day visit to West Bengal

President Pranab Mukherjee will be on a three-day visit, beginning on Monday, to West Bengal, it was announced here on Sunday.

Aug 21, 2016, 15:05 PM IST

Thousands denounce Turkey coup in Cyprus' breakaway north

Thousand demonstrators rallied in the Turkish Cypriot half of ethnically divided Cyprus' capital Nicosia to denounce the July 15 failed coup in Turkey and show support for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Aug 06, 2016, 03:09 AM IST

Chad bans opposition rallies as Deby`s fifth term begins

Chad has banned opposition rallies planned for this weekend, ahead of Monday`s swearing-in ceremony for President Idriss Deby`s fifth term.

Aug 05, 2016, 02:16 AM IST

Turkey issues warrant for preacher Gulen over coup

Turkey issued an arrest warrant for US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen, accusing him of ordering the coup attempt aimed at ousting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Aug 05, 2016, 02:08 AM IST

GST rate to be optimum, working on time-bound rollout: Arun Jaitley

As government looks to implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from April next year, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said the tax rate will be "optimum" even as there were indications that it may be higher than 18 percent.

Aug 04, 2016, 20:58 PM IST

Michelle brings Democrats to tears in moving convention speech

Michelle Obama on Tuesday stole the show on the first day of the ongoing Democratic national convention, moving delegates to tears with her passionate speech.

Jul 26, 2016, 16:18 PM IST

DNA: Today in History, 26th June 2016

Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam took oath as 11th President of India today in 2002. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!

Jul 26, 2016, 00:56 AM IST

Sri Lankan navy personnel chases TN fishermen off Katchatheevu islet, cut fishing nets

Fishing nets of six boats of Tamil Nadu fishermen were allegedly cut by Sri Lankan naval personnel, who also chased away more than 400 fishermen off Katchatheevu islet.

Jul 21, 2016, 14:15 PM IST

Nomination battle over, Trump seeks to close ranks

Having prevailed in his remarkable run to the Republican presidential nomination, Donald Trump turns to his next task of healing crippling party divisions and solidifying support for his White House campaign.

Jul 20, 2016, 16:04 PM IST

Congress stages protests in Delhi against price hike

Hundreds of Congress supporters and leaders on Wednesday protested here against the hike in the rates of essential commodities and slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not fulfilling the promises he had made to the people before the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Jul 20, 2016, 13:57 PM IST

Philippines President Duterte says not 'afraid of human rights'

 Human rights are not a concern in Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte`s war on drugs.

Jul 18, 2016, 16:23 PM IST

Iran halts holidays to Turkey after military coup bid

Iran halted package tours to neighbouring Turkey, in the face of persistent uncertainty after an abortive coup attempt.

Jul 16, 2016, 17:52 PM IST

Situation completely under control after coup attempt, says Turkey PM

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Jul 16, 2016, 16:11 PM IST

Army General arrested following failed attempted coup in Turkey

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Jul 16, 2016, 13:40 PM IST

'I don't want any more bloodshed in South Sudan': president

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir called on arch-rival Riek Machar on Thursday to meet for talks to salvage peace after days of intense gun battles in the capital Juba.

Jul 14, 2016, 20:29 PM IST