news-in-politicsModi says 'Touched' by Obama gifting Vivekananda book
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said he was "touched" when US President Barack Obama gifted him a book on Swami Vivekananda during his visit to the White House last
India, US have much in Common: Obama
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Tuesday said India and the US had much in common like being great democracies and innovative economies."It is wonderful to speak to you directly.
Never imagined will be in White House: Obama
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Tuesday said he never imagined he would enter the White House some day.Speaking during the radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" with Prime Minister
Inspired by Benjamin Franklin: Modi
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said he was inspired by the life of Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the US."When I was young, I used to see (John
Will bring daughters to India on next visit: Obama
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Tuesday said he will bring his daughters on his next India visit.He, however, said that may not be during his tenure as the president.Prime Minister
Digvijaya Dares Modi to follow Obama's advice on Religion
Bhopal, Jan 27 (IANS) Alluding to US President Barack Obama's message advocating every individual's freedom to practice religion, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh Tuesday dared Prime Minister
Barack means blessed one, Explains Modi
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday chose to start his radio address "Mann Ki Baat" by explaining the meaning of US President Barack Obama's first name which is "one who
Third EC notice to Kejriwal on 'bribe for votes' comment
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The Election Commission Tuesday issued a third notice to AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal asking him to "desist" from making comments on bribing of voters by political parties
AAP releases white paper on Delhi's water crisis
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Tuesday released a white paper on water issues and asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to come up with its planned measures to tackle water
Modi 'deserted' wife, says Congress' Kamat; BJP hits back
Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Congress leader and former union minister Gurudas Kamat Tuesday made a scathing attack on Narendra Modi, saying the prime minister was "still married" and had "deserted" his
Mukherjee meets participants of R Day parade
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday met students, artists and other participants of the Republic Day parade.He met students, National Service Scheme volunteers, NCC cadets,
Uber rape case: Victim's friend says she was not drunk
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The woman executive allegedly raped by Uber cab driver was not drunk on the day of the crime - Dec 5 last year, her friend told the court Tuesday.Testifying as a
MiG 27 crashes in Rajasthan, Pilot ejects safely
Jaipur, Jan 27 (IANS) A MiG 27 aircraft of the Indian Air Force Friday crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer district, but the pilot ejected safely, an official said.Defence spokesperson Lt. Col. Manish
Himachal to give Seven Percent DA to Staff
Shimla, Jan 27 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Tuesday announced a seven percent dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees.The enhanced DA would be effective
Modi to address four rallies in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address four rallies in the national capital between Jan 31 and Feb 4 - ahead of the Feb 7 assembly election, Delhi BJP president Satish
German Environment Minister visiting India
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) German Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks will be on a two-day visit to India from Jan 28 to participate in the second Indo-German Environment Forum here.Hendricks
King Abdullah, a friend, well-wisher of India: Sushma Swaraj
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Tuesday said King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia was a “well-wisher” of India who would be remembered for his
Metro services to be curtailed at two stations Jan 29
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Delhi Metro Tuesday said services will be curtailed at two stations Jan 29 as part of security arrangements for the Beating Retreat ceremony.Metro services at Central
PM busy doing his own 'PR', says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was busy doing his own "PR" (public relations) and has not done anything concrete so far, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said
Rahul Gandhi promises cheap power, Water in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi Tuesday promised electricity and water at the lowest possible rates for the people in Delhi."We have three promises. We will provide
