The Indian Olympic contingent was given a warm send-off on Monday, but it was Bollywood actor and IOA's Goodwill Ambassador Salman Khan who turned out to be the cynosure of all eyes, instead of the 20-odd Rio-bound athletes present on the occasion.
Here's how political leaders across the country celebrated the festival of colours.
The EC concluded that Banerjee sustained injuries due to lapse on part of her security in charge.
Sports Minister Vijay Goel has hinted that Narsingh Yadav's prospects of participating in the Rio Olympics is virtually over, but said the wrestler will be given a fair chance to defend himself.
The Delhi BJP, however, refuted the allegations, saying their protest was peaceful. The Delhi Police also said the allegations that the gate of the deputy CM's residence was damaged or broken are 'incorrect' and a case has been registered under appropriate sections in the matter.
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The group, comprising on 147 women and 20 men, were airlifted by an Air Asia chartered flight from Kochi to the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar.
Vettori's exceptional bowling spell changed the complexion of the game. The New Zealander had laid the foundation for his side's win.
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Rajendra Pal Gautam, who is social welfare minister in the outgoing government, retained the Seemapuri seat by a whopping margin of over 56,000 votes against LJP's Sant Lal.
If the nominations are not in place, the heirs need to go through a lengthy process to get access to the money cautions Bindisha Sarang.
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Lamba alleged AAP supremo and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal made promises which he knew he would not be able to fulfil.
Three persons were killed and 19 others, including policemen, injured on Saturday as violent clashes broke out between two communities over a land dispute in Saharanpur with mobs indulging in brick batting and arson, prompting authorities to clamp curfew.
Pollution levels in Delhi during the Diwali period are likely to remain in the higher end of the 'very poor' category in the absence of emissions due to fireworks, the Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality monitor, SAFAR said.
The experts said the terror strike shows the United States has failed to persuade Pakistan to act against Jaish-e-Mohammad and other terrorist groups.
The EC had found no merit in the plea.
The best way to find an advisor is to talk to your friends and family who are using the services of one, says personal finance expert Rahul Goel.
Raising doubts on the possibility of foul play in the Narsingh Yadav doping scandal, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hinted the wrestler may have been 'tricked or framed', while asking the Union Sports Minister to look into the case.
Keeping patience while making a financial decision is one thing millennials need to learn, says Naval Goel.
However, for those investors, who are simply looking at earning a return inline with the markets, index funds are great.
If you have about 3-5 hours every day to study the stock markets and the companies to inevst in, then go for direct equity. If not, go in for mutual funds, says expert Rahul Goel.
The first no-confidence motion was moved against Jawaharlal Nehru in August 1963 by J B Kripalani.
We have no idea where the stock markets are headed in the near term. we cater to clients who are inevsting for the long term, for which we have a view, says personal finance expert Rahul Goel.
If you are investing in equities, you should have a minimium investment tenure of three years.
If you continue to invest Rs 10,000 per month till you retire, assuming a return of about 15 per cent, you should be able to accumulate Rs 1 crore, says financial planning expert Rahul Goel.
SIPs should be entered for 12 months at a time, and then renewed. You should use the renewal as an opportunity to review the portfolio. SIPs are a great way to invest in our view. if the environment is volatile, then SIPs are probably the best way for most investors, says mutual fund expert Rahul Goel.
Always keep your portfolio simple, says mutual fund expert Rahul Goel.
The Sports Ministry dropped para-sports coach Satyanarayana from the list of this year's Dronacharya awardees due to a criminal case pending against him, but made no changes to the names recommended for the Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards.
Preity Zinta makes her comeback with her first home production this Friday.
The Telugu Desam Party, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam continued to raise the issue of the dam over the River Cauvery and special status for Andhra Pradesh in both the Houses. While the Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day soon after it met at 11.00 am, the Lok Sabha saw repeated adjournments, but managed to pass the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill amid the din.
One needs to set aside only about 15,000 per month in assets yielding 15 per cent per annum to achieve an inflation adjusted goal of Rs 1 cr in 25 years. Since the tenure is long, best would be a portfolio of diversified equity funds, says the financial expert Rahul Goel.
While investing in an effective health insurance plan, it is important to keep today's cost in the mind.
Vijay Goel, former minister of state attached to the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government when the latter was prime minister, moved the National Human Rights Commission against the menace of the Blueline buses.
Tax saving mutual fund schemes invest in the stock markets and therefore carry risk as compared to say a PPF or a NSC.
Markets pose a host of options - insurance, mutual funds, select post office schemes, PPF etc. Where you invest should depend on your needs, says financial planning expert Rahul Goel.
Funds like fixed maturity plans, which are close ended debt funds can give some indication of the returns they will generate. this too will not be assured. if you are looking for assured returns, then post office may be the place or an FD at a credible company, says Rahul Goel.
"The child has died. The party is finished," he told reporters, referring to the Congress.
