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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performs Shastra Puja after receiving first
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Bordeaux [France], Oct 8 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed Shastra Puja on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami after receiving the first of the 36 Rafale jets in the French port city of Bordeaux on Tuesday.
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1st Rafale handed over by France, Rajnath says induction to boost India's
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Bordeaux [France], Oct 8 (ANI): The induction of Rafale fighter jets into the Indian Air Force will give a boost to India's air dominance exponentially, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday at the handing-over ceremony of the Rafale jet, and added that the occasion signifies the de
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Karnataka: Yediyurappa meets Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji on Dusseh
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], Oct 8 (ANI): Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday met Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji and offered his prayers at 'Suturu Mutt' on the occasion of Vijayadashami here.
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Sonia Gandhi greets nation on Vijayadashami
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 8 (ANI): Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday extended her greetings on the occasion of Vijayadashmi.
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K'taka: Mysuru King offers prayers to 'Shami' tree on Vijay Dashmi
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], Oct 8 (ANI): On the occasion of Vijay Dashmi, the king of Mysuru Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, on Tuesday performed rituals and offered prayers to 'Shami' tree here at Mysore Palace.
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'Shastra Puja', sortie in aircraft, talks with Macron on Rajnath's cards b
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 8 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who arrived in France earlier today to receive the first Rafale jet, on behalf of the Indian Air Force, is expected to perform 'Shastra Puja' on the occasion of Dussehra, undertake a sortie in the aircraft and meet French
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UP: A temple in Lucknow where demon king Ravana is worshipped
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 8 (ANI): While a majority of the people offer prayers to Lord Rama on the occasion of Dussehra here, there are some handful of people who visit the shrine of demon king Ravana to seek his blessing, believing that he was a 'great scholar' who fulfils their wishes.
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Women participate in 'Sindoor Khela', bid adieu to Goddess Durga
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 8 (ANI): As its time to bid adieu to Goddess Durga, women on Tuesday celebrated 'Sindoor Khela' on the occasion of Vijay Dashmi at a pandal in Chittaranjan (CR) Park in Delhi.
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From Sachin Tendulkar to Bajrang Punia, sports fraternity extends wishes o
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 8 (ANI): With the entire nation immersed in the festivities of Dussehra, several sports personalities took to social media to extend wishes to their fans on the occasion.
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K'taka: Elephants decked up with beautiful designs for grand 'Jamboo Savar
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], Oct 8 (ANI): A large number of elephants have been decorated beautifully for the traditional 'Jamboo Savari' procession to take place on the occasion of grand Dasara festival in Mysuru on Tuesday.
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IAF symbol of valour and courage: Amit Shah on Air Force Day
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 08 (ANI): Saluting the Indian Air Force heroes and their families on the occasion of 87th Air Force Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that IAF is a 'symbol of valour and courage'.
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From Akshay Kumar to Taapsee Pannu, celebs extend wishes on Dussehra
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 7 (ANI): With the entire nation immersed in the festivities of Dussehra, several B-town celebrities took to social media to extend wishes to their fans on the occasion.
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