India celebrates 66th R-Day in presence of US President

Jan 26, 2015, at 06:09 pm

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): India on Monday celebrated its 66th Republic Day with US President Barack Obama as the Chief Guest of the grand parade in the national capital, as the presence of the first American president at the ceremonial boulevard Rajpath made it an even more historic adding verve to the display of India's cultural diversity and military might.

Obama adds verve to India's Republic Day Parade

Jan 26, 2015, at 03:50 pm

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): In the presence of US president Barack Obama as the Chief Guest along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee, India is conducting its grand Republic Day parade on Monday on the rain-soaked Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard of New Delhi, paying a colourful tribute to the nation and its identity as a democratic republic.

Padma Shri for German Sanskrit scholar

Jan 26, 2015, at 04:29 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): Germany on Sunday welcomed the Indian government's decision to confer Padma Shri on German Sanskrit scholar Dr. Annette Schmiedchen.

US-India Joint Strategic Vision for the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean Region released

Jan 26, 2015, at 04:27 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) India and the USA on Sunday released a Joint Strategic Vision statement for the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean region, marking the deepening strategic equation between the two nations.

President Obama attends banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Jan 26, 2015, at 04:06 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle attended a banquet hosted in honour of them at the Presidential palace Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday.

Obama, Modi assess bilateral strategic and global partnership

Jan 26, 2015, at 03:43 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) US President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on Sunday as they assessed the extensive bilateral strategic and global partnership between their two countries and pledged to continue to enhance cooperation across the spectrum of human endeavor to better their citizens' lives and that of the global community.

Assam: NDFB(S) militant apprehended from Chirang

Jan 26, 2015, at 03:19 am

Guwahati, Jan 25 (IBNS) : The Assam police on Sunday apprehended a hardcore cadre of NDFB(S) in Assam's Chirang district, officials said.

LK Advani gets Padma Vibhushan

Jan 26, 2015, at 02:43 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): The Centre on Sunday announced its list of Padma awardees with BJP patriarch LK Advani being conferred with the Padma Vibhushan award.

PM greets citizens , ECI on National Voters' Day

Jan 26, 2015, at 01:40 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) Prime Ministe Narendra Modi has greeted the fellow citizens and Election Commission of India on National Voters` Day.

Woman officer leads guard of honour for US President Barack Obama

Jan 26, 2015, at 01:31 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) Wing Commander Pooja Thakur led the Guard of Honour for President Barack Obama at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Sunday said it was a 'one of the memorable moments' of her life.

R-Day: Security tightened across Jammu & Kashmir

Jan 26, 2015, at 01:14 am

Srinagar, Jan 25 (IBNS)As US president Barack Obama is visiting India, Jammu and Kashmir security forces have intensified frisking across the state.

Eight NDFB(S) militants nabbed in Assam

Jan 26, 2015, at 01:05 am

Guwahati, Jan 25 (IBNS) : Security forces apprehended eight militants belonging to the NDFB(S) and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in Assam's Kokrajhar and Chirang district in past 48 hours, officials said.

Mother India is not respected by her own children: President

Jan 26, 2015, at 12:57 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday addressed the nation on the eve of the 66th Republic Day and said it pained him when he saw that 'Mother India' was not respected by 'her own children' when it comes to the safety of women.

Picture showing PM Modi welcoming Obama liked by Mark Zuckerberg

Jan 26, 2015, at 12:37 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): The picture showing Indian PM Narebdra Modi welcoming US President Barack Obama to India and hugging him has been liked by 1,521,502 netizens, including Facebook's founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, on the popular social networking site.

Modi meets Obama, calls nuclear deal as centerpiece of relationship

Jan 26, 2015, at 12:32 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Barack Obama and said the civil nuclear deal is the centerpiece of the India-US ties and pointed out that the US President's second visit to the Asian nation reflected the transformation in the relationship between two countries.

US-China climate deal not a pressure for India: Modi

Jan 25, 2015, at 11:27 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the climate deal between the United States and China will not put any pressure on an independent country India while there is a responsibility for all to leave for the future generation a clean world.

Chemistry of leaders more important: Modi on Obama friendship

Jan 25, 2015, at 11:08 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the chemistry he shared with US President Barack Obama is what bring the two peoples of India and USA together and help them forge better ties.

Nuclear deal is centerpiece of our relationship: Modi

Jan 25, 2015, at 10:48 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with visiting US President Barack Obama by his side on Sunday after their meeting said the civil nuclear deal is the centerpiece of the India-US ties and the two nations are now moving towards commercial cooperation.

India, USA reach agreement on nuclear deal

Jan 25, 2015, at 09:22 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reached an agreement on the civil nuclear issue, which was being held up over the stringent liability laws on the Indian side, according to media reports.

Modi, Obama holding talks at Hyderabad House in Delhi

Jan 25, 2015, at 07:29 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama, who is on a three-day visit to India, is currently inside Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Sunday to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Obama greeted with ceremonial Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Jan 25, 2015, at 06:21 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama, who is on a three-day visit to India, was on Sunday given a Guard of Honour at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Bhopal survivors urge Modi, Obama to end 'ongoing' Bhopal disaster

Jan 25, 2015, at 05:43 pm

Bhopal, Jan 25 (IBNS): The five organisations working for the rights of the survivors of the Bhopal gas disaster on Sunday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama to end the ongoing disaster in Bhopal in its fourth decade.

PM greets citizens, ECI on National Voters' Day

Jan 25, 2015, at 04:35 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the fellow citizens and Election Commission of India (ECI)on National Voters' Day.

Modi welcomes Obama in India with a hug

Jan 25, 2015, at 04:30 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday welcomed US President and his friend Barack Obama with a warm hug at the Palam Airport in New Delhi.

Republic Day Parade 2015-A curtain raiser

Jan 25, 2015, at 04:12 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): The Nation's military prowess and achievements in different fields, state-of- the- art defence platforms, its diverse cultural and social traditions, and the government's emphasis on self-reliance and indigenisation will be showcased before the public at the historic Rajpath when the country celebrates its 66th Republic Day on Saturday.

US President, wife arrives in India

Jan 25, 2015, at 03:34 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama and wife Michelle on Sunday arrived at the Palam Airport in New Delhi for their historic three-day visit to India.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar declines Padma award

Jan 25, 2015, at 04:08 am

Bangalore, Jan 24 (IBNS) Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Saturday declined the Padma Vibushan award and asked the government to confer it to 'someone else'.

Pranab Mukherjee to address nation tomorrow

Jan 25, 2015, at 03:05 am

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee will address the nation on the eve of the Republic Day on Sunday.

Obama greets Pranab Mukherjee ahead of R-Day

Jan 25, 2015, at 03:00 am

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): Ahead of his visit to the Asian nation, US President Barack Obama has greeted Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on the occassion of the country's Republic Day.

Kolkata: Left parties protest against Obama's visit to India

Jan 25, 2015, at 02:41 am

Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS): Thirteen Left parties, including the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), Communist Party of India (CPI), Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) and Socialist Unity Centre of India (SUCI), on Saturday organized a march from Esplanade area to the American Center in Kolkata to protest against US President Barack Obama's visit to India.