Obama in India, China cautions India over Indo-US nuclear deal
China today extended conditional support for India’s Nuclear Suppliers Group membership bid but said “prudence and caution” needs to be exercised on the issue, a day after US President Barack Obama backed India’s inclusion into the elite 48-member body. “We believe that such (an)... read more »
India will succeed so long as it is not splintered on religious lines: Obam...
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday addressed a gathering at Delhi’s Siri Fort auditorium as he closed out a three-day visit to India. Speaking to an audience of young people, Obama said that while he has had extraordinary opportunities, “there were moments in my life where I’ve... read more »
Cartoonist R.K. Laxman “very critical”; back on ventilator supp...
Eminent cartoonist R.K. Laxman took a turn for the worse after he slipped into a “very critical state”, following which he has been put back on mechanical ventilator support, said medical sources on Monday. The 93-year-old Mr. Laxman was taken off the ventilator last week after his health... read more »
Five firsts at Indian Republic Day 2015
All-women contingents of the Army, Navy and Air Force march through Rajpath for the first time The Army contingent, led by Captain Divya Ajith from Chennai, wants to serve in combat roles. “We believe we are equal and second to none. We have already marched for the first time on the Army Day and... read more »
Delhi L-G Jung recommends dissolution of assembly, fresh elections likely in Jan-Feb
L-G Jung made the recommendation in a report on the latest political situation submitted to the President. Jung had held meetings with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Congress and... read more »
Wagah Border suicide bombing: Death toll rises to 61; 20 suspects arrested from Indo-Pak b...
The death toll in the horrific suicideattack that shook Pakistan minutes after the popular flag-lowering ceremony at Wagah climbed to 61 on Monday, even as security agencies arrested about... read more »
Heavy Fighting In Kobani After Peshmerga Join Battle
BEIRUT/MURSITPINAR, Turkey, Nov 2 (Reuters) – Iraqi Kurdish fighters have joined the fight against Islamic State militants in Kobani, hoping their support for fellow Kurds backed by... read more »
CM Devendra Fadnavis keeps Home, Eknath Khadse gets Revenue
Newly sworn-in Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has decided to keep critical portfolios of home and urban development with him. He has also retained health and... read more »
Suicide blast hits Wagah
LAHORE: At least 60 people, including three Rangers officials, children and women, were killed in a suicide blast at Wagah Border parking area right after the traditional flag-lowering ceremony,... read more »
