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Here's how you can check your Aadhaar update history
With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.
Only seven people, including Modi, knew about IAF's operation
On February 26, 12 Mirage-2000 jets breached Pakistan's airspace in Balakot, dropped explosives on Jaish-e-Mohammed's biggest camp and returned unharmed.
In a first, Lathamaar-Holi to be celebrated for six days
For the first time, the popular Lathamaar Holi of Barsana will be celebrated in two phases over a period of six days with the addition of Mathura as a host.
Indo-Pak tensions: One IAF pilot missing in action, says government
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, in a brief press conference, confirmed that Pakistan today retaliated to IAF's airstrikes on a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camp across the border in Pakistan.
Pulwama aftermath: WB government shifts Pakistan inmates to high-security cells
The West Bengal government has shifted 14 Pakistani prisoners, lodged in two correctional homes in Kolkata, to separate barracks and "high-security" cells, amid soaring tension between India and its western neighbor Pakistan, a senior official said.
#IndiaStrikesBack: Home Minister Rajnath Singh reviews security-situation in the country
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today reviewed the security situation in the country, especially along the border with Pakistan, a day after Indian fighter jets bombed the biggest camp of terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad in that country, officials said.
Indo-Pak tension: Government withdraws order, operations in eight airports resume
Hours after the government ordered to shut operations in eight airports of Northern India, the directive was withdrawn.
India rejects Pakistan's claim of "shooting" down jets, "capturing" pilot
Minutes after Pakistan claimed it had shot down two IAF jets and imprisoned a pilot, India rejected the theory, and said "all our pilots are accounted for".
#IndiaStrikesBack: In China, Sushma Swaraj speaks on "necessary" airstrikes
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is in China to attend a Russia-India-China (RIC) meeting, on Wednesday justified the Balakot airstrikes by saying the Indian Air Force was forced to take the route as Pakistan failed to act against homegrown terror.
IAF jet crashes in J&K, two bodies recovered
A Mi-17 jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, reports claimed.
Pakistan jet, which tried to violate Indian airspace, shot down
In the latest development, Pakistan's F-16 jet which attempted to violate the Indian airspace in Jammu and Kashmir was shot down in retaliation.
#IndiaStrikesBack: Schools close to LoC shut as Pakistan violates ceasefire
Amid exchange of heavy gunfire between troops of India and Pakistan in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir, the government has decided to shut schools within five kilometers of Line of Control (LoC). Exams will be postponed as well.
#CareerBytes: Why are online-classes better than coaching for UPSC preparation?
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the most challenging competitive exams but one can crack it with the right preparation.
5 advanced weapon systems used by Indian Armed Forces
A few hours ago, the Indian Air Force executed a well-planned 19-minute-long operation across the LoC to annihilate JeM terror camps in Pakistan.
#IndiaStrikesBack: IAF airstrikes' target involved in 1999 IC-814 Kandahar Hijack
India on Tuesday carried out air strikes to destroy Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror modules in Pakistan's Balakot along the Line of Control (LoC) avenging the deadly Pulwama terror attack.
India v/s Pakistan: A comparison of military strength and weapons
In the aftermath of the Pulwama attack by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed, ties between India and Pakistan have sharply deteriorated.
Lost your Voter-ID card? Here's how to get a duplicate
With the 2019 Lok Sabha elections just two months away, it's time to gear up.
After IAF strike, Army tweets heart-winning poem
Exactly 12 days after the deadly Pulwama attack, which was carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), the Indian Air Force (IAF) destroyed several camps of the terrorist organization across the Line of Control (LoC) today.
Nagaland government rejects Citizenship Bill, passes resolution against it
The Nagaland government has passed a resolution in the Assembly, rejecting the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, amid a walkout by 26 opposition MLAs.
Pakistan resorts to ceasefire violation in Jammu, Indian forces retaliate
The Pakistan army violated ceasefire for the fourth consecutive day today by shelling forward posts along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, prompting a befitting response from the Indian forces, officials said.
Statue of Unity sculptor contributed in War Memorial's design
The National War Memorial was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday in New Delhi.
19-minute long operation: How IAF planned strikes on JeM's camp
Rattling Pakistan and delivering a strong message that India won't tolerate actions of terrorism, Indian Air Force struck a terrorist training camp on Tuesday.
Gujarat: Pakistan's drone shot down near international border in Kutch
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), belonging to Pakistan, was shot down today near the International Border in Kutch, Gujarat.
Goa's mining belt observes bandh; public transport, pharmacies exempted
Markets and educational institutions remained shut in the mining belt of Goa today as part of a bandh called by a group demanding resumption of iron ore extraction activities in the state.
#CareerBytes: How to join Indian Air Force, Navy after Class-12?
Millions of youngsters dream to join the defense forces and get an opportunity to serve the country, living a life filled with glory and pride.
#AyodhyaCaseHearing: Supreme Court to decide on mediation on 5 March
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will pass an order on 5 March on whether the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case will be referred for court-monitored mediation to save time.
JeM's biggest camp in Pakistan destroyed, confirms foreign secretary
Confirming the airstrikes conducted by IAF, Foreign Secretary of India Vijay Gokhale on Tuesday said Jaish-e-Mohammed's biggest training camp was destroyed in Balakot in Pakistan.
All about Mirage-2000, the jet which destroyed terror camps
Avenging the dastardly Pulwama attack, in which 40 CRPF soldiers were martyred, the Indian Air Force attacked terror camps flourishing in Pakistan on Tuesday.
India drops 1,000 kg bombs across LoC, destroys terror camps
Days after Jaish-e-Mohammed executed the Pulwama attack, the outfit's camps across the LoC were destroyed by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday.
CM Mamata Banerjee to launch her book in Delhi tomorrow
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will launch her book 'India in Distress' in the national capital tomorrow.
#CareerBytes: Telegram Channels and Groups for various government examinations
Getting a government job is a dream for many; however, it is getting increasingly challenging in today's competitive environment.
NIA identifies owner of vehicle used in #PulwamaTerrorAttack: Details here
With the help of forensic experts and automobile specialists, National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigators probing the Pulwama attack have identified the vehicle used to carry out the attack.
HPCL to launch lighter, safer fiber LPG cylinders across India
State-run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is all set to launch new, colorful LPG (domestic cooking gas) cylinders soon across India in a few months.
PM Modi inaugurates National War Memorial: Details here
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National War Memorial in New Delhi by lighting the flame positioned at the bottom of the stone obelisk.
#NewsBytesExclusive: Meet the man who feeds needy for Rs. 5
At a time when nothing comes easy or cheap, when pessimism has sort of won, and no one really takes an initiative to right the wrongs, a man named Anoop Khanna has been restoring our faith in humanity.
Ramdev likely to head India's first government-backed Vedic education board
Baba Ramdev is gearing up to head India's first government-backed Vedic education board after his Trust's bid for setting up the board was adjudged the best by a government panel.
What will happen to your Aadhaar data after your death?
With nearly 1.23 billion Aadhaar numbers already generated, as per the UIDAI website, it is easily the most widely held document in the country.
SC transfers Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual-assault case to Delhi court
A Delhi court today directed the CBI to appoint within two days a special public prosecutor in the Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual assault case.
#CareerBytes: 5 popular UPSC IAS coaching institutes in Hyderabad
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most challenging exams and cracking it is not easy without the right preparation.
Suspects arrested in UP had links to Pulwama attack mastermind
The two suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from Saharanpur have confessed to having links with JeM.