news-in-politicsObama given copy of US telegram to India's constituent Assembly
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday gifted US President Barack Obama a copy of the first telegram from America to India's Constituent Assembly.The telegram, headlined
Obama begins India visit with 21-gun salute, red carpet welcome (Second Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) US President Barack Obama's India visit began Sunday with a ceremonial red carpet welcome at the magnificent Rashtrapati Bhavan. The US president, who is the chief guest
Taj Car Rally to Promote Lion Safari, Crocodile Sanctuary
Agra, Jan 25 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will flag off the prestigious Taj Agra Car Rally from Etawha Lion Safari Jan 31, it was announced Sunday.The Agra Motor Sports
Vande Mataram should not be imposed: Minister
Patna, Jan 25 (IANS) Union minister of state for HRD Upendra Kushwaha said Sunday that singing 'Vande Mataram' should not be forced on any one in the country."Vande Mataram should not be imposed
Spirit of Gandhi very much alive in India today: Obama
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) US President Barack Obama, who will be the chief guest at India's 66th Republic Day parade, said Sunday that the "spirit of (Mahatma) Gandhi is very much alive in India
Centre alerts Northeast over terror attacks before R-Day
Agartala/Aizawl/Imphal, Jan 25 (IANS) The union home ministry has alerted the northeastern states over possible terror attacks in the run-up to the Republic Day Monday, an official said
Obama pays tribute to Gandhi, Plants sapling
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) US President Barack Obama, who is the chief guest at India's 66th Republic Day parade, laid a wreath at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial at Rajghat and planted a sapling in the
Obama, Modi talks begin
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Bilateral summit level talks between visiting US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi started at Hyderabad House here Sunday.Obama was received by Modi
Obama accorded ceremonial welcome, says it's an honour (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) US President Barack Obama, who was accorded a ceremonial red carpet welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan Sunday, said it's "a great honour" to be back in India."It's a great
US National Security Council tweets 'Jai Hind'
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The US National Security Council Sunday tweeted "Jai Hind", saying that President Barack Obama is "honoured" to be back in India."President Obama is honoured to be back in
It's a Great honour to be back in India: Obama
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) It's a great honour to be back in India, US President Barack Obama said after being accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan Sunday at the beginning of his
Woman officer leads guard of honour for Obama
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Wing Commander Puja Thakur led the ceremonial guard of honour for US President Barack Obama at Rashtrapati Bhavan Sunday.Wing Commander Thakur walked Obama for the
Red carpet welcome for Obama at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) US President Barack Obama was accorded a ceremonial red carpet welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Sunday.Obama was welcomed by President Pranab Mukherjee. Prime Minister
Modi's talent for sound-bytes not matched by action: Tharoor's new book
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's penchant for sound-bytes is not often accompanied by matching action and his very fine speeches and liberal pronouncements appear completely
Pakistan Rangers target Indian positions in Jammu
Jammu, Jan 25 (IANS) Pakistan Rangers Sunday targeted BSF positions on the international border in Jammu district."Pakistan Rangers targeted Jogwana post of the BSF in R.S. Pura sector of Jammu
Obama to arrive on three-day visit
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) US President Barack Obama accompanied by his wife Michelle arrives here Sunday morning on a three-day state visit during which he will attend the Republic Day parade as
Ramdev, Ravi Shankar say no to Padma award
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Yoga guru Ramdev and spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Saturday declined to accept Padma awards, saying the honour could be given to someone else.Ramdev declined the
Two women held in Delhi with Fake Currency Notes
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Two women were arrested here for smuggling fake Indian currency notes (FICN) from Bangkok, police said Saturday.Rekha, 40, and Sheetal Singh, 36, were held from New Delhi
Left parties protest Modi's invitation to Obama
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IANS) Accusing the Narendra Modi government of compromising India's sovereignty by inviting Barack Obama for the Republic Day function, several Left parties Saturday staged a
Sanjaya Baru not an expert on father: Manmohan's daughter
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IANS) Clarifying that her book on her father and former prime minister Manmohan Singh was not a response to the memoir penned by his media advisor Sanjaya Baru, author Daman Singh
