newsIndia, US true Global Partners: Obama
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Friday said the time is opportune to realise his vision for India and US as "true global partners"."Now, Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi's election
India's Biggest Incubation Hub to come up in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Jan 23 (IANS) The Telangana government Friday began the work on T-Hub, which promises to be India's biggest incubation facility.Telangana Information Technology Minister K. Tarakarama Rao
Security Officials Pull out all Stops to Ensure Safe Obama Visit
Agra, Jan 23 (IANS) Ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to Agra, the Uttar Pradesh government has sent its top officials to Taj city to work along with the US security team to oversee
India, US Differences can be Worked out: Obama
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Friday acknowledged that India and the US may "disagree" on certain issues, but such differences can be worked out in a spirit of mutual
Kashmir Shuts Down to Protest Against Blasphemous Cartoons
Srinagar, Jan 23 (IANS) A separatist-called shutdown to protest against the publication of blasphemous cartoons affected normal life in the Kashmir Valley Friday.A protest shutdown called by
India-US ties Defining Partnership of 21st Century: Obama
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Terming India-US relations as one of the "defining" partnerships of the 21st century, US President Barack Obama Friday said forging closer ties between the two countries
Basant Sheds its Colours on Poet Akbarabadi's Tomb
Agra, Jan 23 (IANS) Agra will on Saturday celebrate the 275th birth anniversary of noted 18th century Urdu poet Nazeer Akbarabadi, popularly known as the "people's poet". This year, the
India failed to captalise on 'Feluda's' popularity: Author Ashwin Sanghi
Jaipur, Jan 23 (IANS) Indian authors have failed to create their own set of popular sleuths like Sherlock Holmes despite filmmaker Satyajit Ray giving us the iconic Bengali sleuth Feluda way back
Will Mani go the Kunhalikutty way in Kerala?
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23 (IANS) Is it yesterday once more for Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, senior leaders in the coalition are asking, as they wonder if Finance Minister K.M. Mani will
Polling for 12 Legislative Council Seats Underway in UP
Lucknow, Jan 23 (IANS) Voting for the 12 seats of the Legislative Council began Friday morning, an official said. Prominent among those whose fates will be sealed by evening are Health Minister
Obama Visit: Taj Mahal Spruced up
Agra, Jan 23 (IANS) The Taj Mahal and its surrounding areas are being spruced up ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to Agra.Besides, the fresh spell of rainfall has also helped 'cleaning'
EC to Celebrate fifth National Voter's Day Jan 25
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Election Commission will celebrate the fifth National Voters' Day (NVD) across the country Jan 25 on the "Easy Registration, Easy Correction" theme, a statement said
Modi Condoles Death of Saudi King Abdullah
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday condoled the demise of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia."In King Abdullah, we have lost an important voice, who left a lasting impact on
Foggy Morning in Delhi Delays over 30 Trains
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Overcast and foggy conditions Friday morning in the national capital led to the delay of over 30 trains.The Met Office has forecast a cloudy day ahead with thundershowers in
Modi pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday paid tribute to freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 118th birth anniversary."His bravery, courage and patriotic zeal
India, Pakistan Trade Fire on International Border in Jammu
Jammu, Jan 23 (IANS) Indian and Pakistani troops traded fire overnight on the international border in Samba district of Jammu after the BSF reacted to 'suspicious movements on the border'."At
Obama Arrives Jan 25, talks to see 'Substantive Outcomes' (Intro Roundup)
New Delhi/Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) Barack Obama accompanied by his wife Michelle Obama will touch down in the Indian capital on the morning of Jan 25 on a three-day state visit that, besides the
Jhumpa Lahiri wins 2015 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature
Jaipur, Jan 22 (IANS) The 2015 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature has been awarded to Jhumpa Lahiri for "The Lowland", it was announced Thursday.Lahiri won the $50,000 prize, beating strong
Gangster killed in Punjab Police custody, Officials Shifted
Chandigarh, Jan 22 (IANS) The day-light gunning down of a notorious gangster by a rival gang while he was being escorted by a Punjab Police team in the state's Phagwara town, has led to
Traffic curbs in Delhi during Obama visit
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Traffic restrictions have been imposed in Delhi ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit, with roads leading to ITC Maurya Hotel shut down completely for the entire
