Congress President Rahul Gandhi along with state Congress president Kamal Nath and senior party leader Jyotiraditya Scindia offers prayers at Pitambara Peeth in Datia. During his two-day tour of poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, Gandhi will also be addressing a public meeting in Datia later in the day today.

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APJ Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931 at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu. read more

Says no plan yet to replace Akal Takht jathedar, to seek ‘holy city’ status for Sultanpur Lodhi, where the Sikh body plans parallel celebrations for the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. read more

The Ministry of Culture said nominations were made during the last four years for the coveted award, but an approval has been awaited. read more

Singapore is happy to share experiences with India as it continues to develop more liveable and sustainable Smart Cities across the country. read more

October 2 marks the 149th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The day began with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders paying their respects at the Gandhi memorial at Rajghat. Here are the highlights. read more

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev meets with President Ramnath Kovind (C) as Ziroatkhon Hoshimova (L), Savita Kovind (2R) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) look on, during Mirziyoyev’s reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. India and Uzbekistan will jointly work together and strive for a stable, prosperous and peaceful Afghanistan, said PM Modi on Monday.

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Colleges plan outreach activities to educate young students and communities read more

The prisoners were shortlisted by a four-member committee as per the parameters set by the Centre. The home department will apprise the Centre about the shortlisted prisoners on Monday. read more

Between 2nd October 2018 and 2nd of October 2019, we shall hear many effusively complimentary things said about the Mahatma. Can we hope that at least some of these tributes are as insightful as those offered, during Gandhi’s lifetime, by Jan Smuts and... read more

The 160 ft dome atop the MIT World Peace Library at the Vishwarajbaug campus will be inaugurated by vice-president Venkaiah Naidu, in commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. read more

The Secretary-General will arrive in New Delhi on October 1. His visit coincides with the beginning of events to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2. read more

Longowal said all Sikh organisations should be on board. read more

The government has announced plans to to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary in India and abroad from October 2, 2018 to March 30, 2019. read more

Twenty-five convicts from different jails of Delhi will walk free next month as part of the Centre’s amnesty scheme. The first batch will be released on Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary on October 2. read more