news-in-politicsPM 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
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,
Obama Praises Modi, calls him Tough, Stylish
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "legendary work ethic", and described him as tough and stylish.Speaking at the dinner banquet
Space scientists feel honoured on getting Padma Shri
Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) India's two space scientists who played an important role in the country's two inter-planetary missions Sunday said they felt deeply honoured and happy on being conferred
17 Foreigners, NRIs among 104 Padma Awardees
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Seventeen people from other countries, including a few of Indian origin, are among 104 people chosen for the Padma awards.Karim Al Hussiani Aga Khan of France has been
Obama's Presence at R-Day Demonstrates Growing ties: Mukherjee
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee said Sunday that the presence of US President Barack Obama at the Republic Day parade will demonstrate to the world the growing ties of
Challenge now to Negotiate Plant Price with US: Srinivasan
Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) Senior nuclear scientist M.R.Srinivasan, welcoming the agreement reached between India and the US in the nuclear power field Sunday, said the challenge now is on discussions
Delhi turned fortress as Obama arrives for R-Day
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Over 20,000 policemen guarded the US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle on the first day of his three-day visit here, an official said Sunday.Policemen, including
Mukherjee Hosts Obama to Sumptuous Dinner
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) A lavish and sumptuous menu with dishes reflecting a variety of Indian cuisine awaited US President Barack Obama at the banquet hosted by President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday
