news-in-politicsTagore's works convinced Ruskin Bond to return to India
Kolkata, Jan 23 (IANS) Celebrated author Ruskin Bond Friday said proximity to nature helped shape his writing, and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's works "convinced" him to make a writing
Terror havens in Pakistan unacceptable; India true partner: Obama (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Sending a clear message to Pakistan, US President Barack Obama has said "safe havens" of terrorism within that country were not acceptable and described India as a "true
Japan's 'Arunachal' stance a tactic against China: Daily
Beijing, Jan 23 (IANS) Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida's remarks that 'Arunachal Pradesh' was an "Indian territory" is Japan's tactic of taking sides over a disputed territory, said
Does Modi have Game Plan for Shining India: Tharoor
Jaipur, Jan 23 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had won a "phenomenal mandate" for a shining India, but asked did he really have a "game plan" for
Terror Havens in Pakistan not Acceptable: Obama
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has said "safe havens" of terrorism inside Pakistan were not acceptable and those behind Mumbai terror attacks must be brought to justice."I have
Prime Minister to Address 4-5 Rallies in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address four or five rallies in Delhi between Jan 29 and Feb 4 -- ahead of the Feb 7 assembly election, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
R-Day Full Dress Rehearsal Leads to Traffic snarls in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The full dress rehearsal of the Republic Day parade led to severe traffic snarls on the city's major arterial roads here Friday, an official said.The rehearsal which began
India-US ties based on mutual respect: Obama
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Friday said a good India-US relationship has to be based on mutual respect."On the most basic level, a good India-US relationship has to be based
India, 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
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
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
