The Assam government announced to the creation of an independent department to protect and preserve the "faith, culture and traditions of tribes and indigenous communities" of the state.
Hyderabad's hunger activist Syed Osman Azhar Maqsusi, who has been feeding thousands of people every day as part of his food drive 'Hunger Has No Religion' was awarded a top UK award.
In a rare occurrence, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile test carried out off the coast of Odisha failed and the missile fell shortly after takeoff.
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