TOP Stories Of The Day – 12th October - The Congress responded sharply- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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The Congress responded sharply to Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's categorical assertion that the Congress's claims of carrying out surgical strikes were false. It demanded an apology from Parrikar, saying Congress governments had backed surgical strikes by the Army during the wars India has fought in 1947, 1962, 1965 and 1972.

In This Pic : Manohar Parrikar

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DMK president M Karunanidhi on Wednesday expressed his doubts over a Raj Bhavan statement which said Governor C Vidyasagar Rao had allocated chief minister J Jayalalithaa's portfolios to finance minister O Panneerselvam "based on her advice."

In This Pic : M Karunanidhi

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For Army snipers donning the camouflaged battle-gear, "Dushmun Sikaar, Hum Sikaari" is the "duty mantra" as they guard the highly sensitive Line of Control (LoC).

In This Pic : TOP Stories Of The Day – 12th October

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Dipa Karmakar's pathbreaking performance in the Rio Olympics was lauded by many, including former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who was picked to present her, along with PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik, a BMW car in September. However, owing to maintenance issues, Dipa has decided to return her gift to the original owner V Chamundeswaranath, president of the Hyderabad Badminton Association.

In This Pic : Dipa Karmakar

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Cyril Almeida, the Pakistani journalist whose movements were yesterday restricted by the Nawaz Sharif government after he wrote about its rift with the all-powerful Pakistan army, said today he's convinced "uglier actions" will be taken against him. (Source: Twitter)

In This Pic : Cyril Almeida

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