newsBengal Celebrates Republic Day with Gaiety
Kolkata, Jan 26 (IANS) West Bengal Governor K.N. Tripathi Monday unfurled the tricolour as the state celebrated the 66th Republic Day along with the rest of India.The governor took the salute at a
Kejriwal, Bedi Greet People on Republic Day
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The chief ministerial candidates of the AAP and the BJP in Delhi wished the people on the occasion of India's 66th Republic Day Monday. US President Barack Obama is the
Obama arrives at Rajpath in The Beast (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Republic Day parade chief guest, US President Barack Obama, Monday arrived at the Rajpath in his official vehicle The Beast, in a departure from tradition.The chief guest
Bihar Celebrates Republic Day with Joy
Patna, Jan 26 (IANS) The 66th Republic Day was celebrated across Bihar Monday with joy and enthusiasm amid tight security.Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi hoisted the tricolour in Patna. Despite
Modi, Obama cheered at Rajpath
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama were greeted with loud cheers as they arrived at Rajpath for the Republic Day parade Monday.Modi arrived at the
PM pays Tribute to Unknown Soldier
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The Republic Day celebrations began Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the unknown soldier at the India Gate war memorial.After Modi laid a wreath at
Rain Clouds Republic Day Parade in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Republic Day celebrations in the national capital Monday were dampened with light rain since Sunday night. US President Barack Obama is the chief guest at India's 66th
Modi wishes Australians on Australia Day
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday wished the people of Australia on Australia Day."Best wishes to the people of Australia on Australia Day! Will always cherish the warmth
Andhra Governor unfurls National Flag in Vijayawada
Vijayawada, Jan 26 (IANS) The Republic Day was celebrated Monday with gaiety and patriotic fervour in Andhra Pradesh.The main parade was held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here. At the first
Missed Welcoming Obama at Taj: Uttar Pradesh CM
Lucknow, Jan 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav regretted the fact that he missed the opportunity to welcome the visiting US President Barack Obama at the Taj Mahal.In a post on
Odisha Celebrates Republic Day with Gaiety
Bhubaneswar, Jan 26 (IANS) The 66th Republic Day was celebrated across Odisha Monday with gaiety and enthusiasm despite intelligence bureau inputs on a possible terror strike and a Maoist boycott
Modi Greets Nation on Republic Day
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday greeted the people on the 66th Republic Day. "Greetings to everyone on Republic Day," he said.US President Barack Obama is the chief
Republic Day Celebrated in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) Tamil Nadu celebrated the 66th Republic Day with patriotic fervour Monday with Governor K. Rosaiah unfurling the national flag at the Marina beach here.Rosaiah also took the
UP Chief Minister Greets People on Republic Day
Lucknow, Jan 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav greeted the people of the state on the Republic Day Monday, saying it was opportunity to pay respects to the martyrs who
Modi-Obama Climate Change usual Rhetoric: Greenpeace
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Greenpeace India Sunday expressed its disappointment that the India-US bilateral talks on climate change did not go beyond "rhetoric" and "platitudes".In response to the
Humbled, Motivated: Prasoon Joshi on Winning Padma Shri
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Writer-lyricist and ad guru Prasoon Joshi feels humbled and motivated on being conferred with the Padma Shri."When years of hard work gets recognised especially by the
India, US Elevate Strategic Partnership with Declaration of Friendship
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) "Chalein saath saath; forward together we go", said India and the US Sunday as they agreed to elevate their long-standing strategic partnership with a Declaration of
Obama attends President's Banquet, Praises Modi's Work Ethic (Roundup)
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Sunday praised Narendra Modi for his "legendary work ethic", and described him as tough and stylish. He praised the Indian prime minister's
Manmohan, Sonia, Advani at President's Dinner for Obama
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) A galaxy of personalities from various fields including politics, business and art attended the banquet hosted by President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhawan Sunday
Two Doctors get Padma Bhushan, 16 Padma Shri
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Two members of the medical fraternity were Sunday named for the Padma Bhushan, while 16 were selected for the Padma Shri.Among the Padma Bhushan awardees is Ambrish Mithal,
