India celebrates its 63rd Republic Day today

A strong and resurgent India celebrates its 63rd Republic Day today.The parade, which will be held at Rajpath in the national capital, will showcase its rich and diverse cultural heritage and military might.

Padma awards conferred on 109 eminent people

The Padma awards for the year 2012 have been announced.The President approved 109 awards including five Padma Vibhushan, 27 Padma Bhushan and 77 Padma Shri awards.

Prez Patil emphasizes need for delivery of services in transparent &corruption free manner

The President has emphasised the need for hard work to achieve fast, inclusive and sustainable growth.Addressing the nation on the eve of 63rd Republic Day, Mrs.

India, Thailand sign six agreements in education, defence & other sectors

India and Thailand on Wednesday signed six agreements including Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty.Other agreements include treaty on Transfer of Sentenced Persons, Defence cooperation, Framework Agreement for Establishing bilateral Free Trade Area , Cooperation in Science & Technology, Cultural Exchange and MoU between Chulalongkorn University and ICCR for setting up a Chair at the India Studies Centre of the University.

Faulty heart drugs kill 70 in Pakistan

In Pakistan, at least 70 people are believed to have died in Lahore over the past three weeks because of faulty heart drugs.Officials say, at least 400 others are being treated for similar symptoms.

Sensex up by 81 points

The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange rose 81 points, or 0.5 percent, to close above the 17,000-level after ten weeks, at 17,077, on Wednesday, on positive investor sentiment after the Reserve Bank shifted focus to economic growth, and on firm Asian markets.The Nifty at the National Stock Exchange gained 31points, or 0.6 percent, to 5,158.

Campaigning for Manipur assembly polls to end today

In Manipur, campaigning for the Assembly elections will end at 4 this evening.The polling will be held on Saturday in a single phase.

Adelaide Test:

India were 76 for loss of 3 wickets in first inning against Australia