Here are photos from his life and career as India's pre-eminent defence scientist and one of the country's most popular president
The age-old Indian practice has brought people from different cultures and countries together.
Spectacle turned to substance on Day 2 of United States President Donald Trump's visit as he had talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the nation's capital. After a day of lapping up attention from cheering crowds and taking in India's most famous sites, including the Taj Mahal, Trump lay the groundwork for longer-term deals on trade and other matters. Take a look.
MEA said the two leaders also called upon countries to renounce use of terrorism as a state policy.
India will launch an all out effort to isolate Pakistan and all diplomatic efforts will be launched in this regard
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi written on February 25, but kept secret so far, Thuingaleng Muivah, the general secretary of the group and chief Naga negotiator in the talks with the government, also spoke about the framework agreement (FA) signed in 2015 and its proposal that the state should be allowed to have a Constitution and national flag.
'PM Modi is not taking Kashmir's stance as far as the Naga issue is concerned.'
"Today, we stand united in solidarity with our security forces in fighting terrorism and in defending the unity and integrity of India."
Thank you, Mr Prime Minister, for bringing colour to our colourless, drab, despair-ridden lives.
Singh also reviewed the situation on the border and assessed the progress in various infrastructure projects.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah and chief ministers of various BJP-ruled states attended the ceremony.
The last three prime ministers who served full terms started out in their early 70s. Mr Modi is younger and fitter than all of them. But he needs to find it in him to change course if he is to beat the odds, notes T N Ninan.
'An officer had to command the regiment for the Republic Day parade -- and that officer happened to me.' 'It should not be viewed on the basis of gender,' says Captain Preeti Choudhary, the only woman officer to from the Indian Army to be part of a contingent at the Republic Day Parade 2021.
'We cannot understand why the government is facilitating the import of artillery when our indigenous guns are doing so well.'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at a Matua temple in Bangladesh's Orakandi, the birthplace of Hindu mystic figure and Matua community's spiritual guru Harichand Thakur.
At a time when China is trying to make its foray into South Asia, India should use its shared history to strengthen its ties in the region, says Dr Rup Narayan Das.
Wearing a traditional Kerala dhoti and white shawl, Modi was received at the temple gate by the authorities with a traditional poornakumbh.
For those who think India's democracy is just fine and there has been no change in the last few years, perhaps it would be instructive to see what has happened on a few issues, observes Aakar Patel.
Power is held to effect change. Modi has shown himself incapable of affecting it in the positive sense. On the economy, on the border, on employment, on the epidemic, observes Aakar Patel.
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu is all set to present his second Railway Budget on February 25.
When he speaks of them, it is either in denial or to highlight successes that are only part of a larger story that is worrisome in its totality, observes T N Ninan.
Shah admitted that the BJP may have suffered because of the statements made by some party leaders in the Delhi polls.
A few glimpses of the event that was a reminiscent of 'Howdy, Modi' that was held in Houston in September.
Sibal asked Modi to stop doing the politics of "illusion and delusion" and showing "red eyes" to China, and protect Indian territory.
He said the ISRO scientists have a very strong spirit of working and will not rest till the objective is met.
'It was Parrikar's sharp insights into finance and international systems that stood out when India --at his suggestion -- decided to procure the Rafale combat jets from France.'
Alibaba's pervasive economic and social influence in China is seen as a threat to the authority of the Chinese Communist party, notes Shyam Saran.
The relations between the two countries have never been as good as they are now, Trump said, adding that the countries have made "wonderful deal".
Modi urged the country to show patience during the vaccination drive as it had shown till now in fighting the pandemic.
The main topic of discussion was Indo-Pacific, how the three countries can work together in terms of connectivity, infrastructure, ensuring peace and security, and working together to build upon this new concept, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said.
Swedish Prime Minister Lofven lauded India as 'global power' and said the two countries are a 'perfect match'.
The South Asian nations could script a new history of cooperation and prosperity that could serve as an example for other nations, notes Dr Rahul Mishra.
Mattis said there can be 'no tolerance to terrorism safe havens'.
'The pandemic basically started with Maharashtra.' 'And then it spread across to the rest of India.' 'Now it is again Maharashtra.'
Three government officials have been suspended in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir for quoting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as having said that Kashmir was a flashpoint that could trigger a fourth war with India, a media report said on Saturday.
"In Bengal, the BJP has only one MLA but they are so afraid of us that they are saying 'bachao' (save us)," he said.
No religion or God says that you have to visit pandals and temples and mosques to pray, Vardhan underlined.
India requested Pakistan to let Modi's aircraft fly over its airspace to Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan.
On this day, sisters tie a rakhi on her brother's wrist, symbolising the former's love and prayers for the latter's well-being.
Know who's the highest-paid official in the Prime Minister's Office? The answer is Bhaskar Kulbe.
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