Common Man's cartoonist, RK Laxman passes away at 94

Pune: Emminent cartoonist RK Laxman passed away on Monday in Pune. He was 94 years old. The nonagenarian was admitted in Pune-based Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital since over a week now, after he developed a urine infection following multi-organ failure. He was on a mechanical ventilator in the...

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H-1B visa: Obama assures Modi to look into India's concerns

New Delhi: President Barack Obama has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he will look into India's concerns on the H-1B visa issue as part of his comprehensive immigration reform, US officials said on Monday. Obama told Prime Minister Modi that his administration would be in touch with...

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Obama's thumbs-up to BSF 'Janbaz' team's daredevil stunts

New Delhi: BSF's dare-devilish manoeuvres during its Republic Day parade at the Rajpath here earned a thumbs-up from US President Barack Obama today. The force's 'Janbaz' team performed a numbers of stunts including 'harmony', 'peacock riding', 'acrobat', 'parallel bar', 'lotus', 'Jaguar', 'BSF...

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Overwhelmed by Padma Vibhushan award: Big B

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Monday said he is honoured to be chosen for the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award of the country, and overwhelmed by the affection of the people. The 72-year-old national award winning actor, who is also the recipient of the Padma Bhushan...

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Nuclear deal figures in Obama-Sonia meeting

New Delhi: The issue of operationalising the bilateral landmark civil nuclear deal and cooperation in multiple sectors between India and US were understood to have figured as Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met US President Barrack Obama in New Delhi...

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US sees increased role for India in battle against ISIS

Washington: India could play a role in battling Islamic State, the White House said on Monday during a visit to New Delhi by President Barack Obama, underlining Washington's confidence that India is increasingly prepared to engage on global security issues. US Deputy National Security Adviser...

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Watched by Obama,India displays military might,diverse culture

New Delhi: Watched by US President Barack Obama, India today displayed its military might and rich cultural diversity during the dazzling 66th Republic Day parade in the Capital which was wrapped in an unprecedented security blanket...

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People not allowed to take mufflers, caps at Republic Day venue

New Delhi: People were not allowed to carry mufflers and black caps or any such headgear as part of security restrictions at Rajpath during the Republic Day celebrations. According to a police official, people who had arrived the venue to witness the Republic Day celebrations were asked leave such...

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Woman officer Pooja Thakur leads guard of honour for Barack Obama

New Delhi: "I am an officer first and then a woman," said a proud Wing Commander Pooja Thakur after she became the first lady officer to lead the Inter-Service Guard of Honour which was inspected by US President Barack Obama at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. "It is a proud moment to be representing...

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India, US renew their 10 year Defence Framework Agreement

New Delhi: Vowing to take defence ties to a "new level", India and the US on Sunday renewed their 10-year Defence Framework Agreement and agreed in principle to pursue joint development and production projects. The new framework will enhance bilateral defence partnership by stepping up joint military...

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Sunanda Pushkar case: Shashi Tharoor likely to be questioned again next week

New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is likely to be questioned again next week in connection with his wife Sunanda Pushkar's mysterious death as police looks to join the pieces in the case. Tharoor was questioned by police on January 19 for around four hours at the office of Anti Auto Theft Squad...

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Japan stunned by video claiming death of 1 of 2 IS hostages

Tokyo: From the prime minister to ordinary people, Japanese were shocked Sunday at a video purportedly showing one of two Japanese hostages of the extremist Islamic State group had been killed.  With attention focused on efforts to save the other hostage, some also criticized Prime Minister...

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Barack Obama pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, calls him rare gift to world

New Delhi: US President Barack Obama, who has often talked about the influence of Mahatma Gandhi on his life, on Sunday paid homage to the 'apostle of peace' at the Rajghat memorial here describing his spirit as a "rare gift" to the world. The American President placed a wreath, showered rose petals...

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Obama offers condolence to Abe over 'brutal murder' of hostage

Washington/New Delhi: US President Barack Obama today offered condolences to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe over the beheading of a Japanese national by Islamic State militants and said the two countries will work shoulder to shoulder to degrade and defeat the dreaded outfit. Obama, who...

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India, US to restart talks on social security pact: Modi

New Delhi: Seeking to further strengthen bilateral economic relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India and the US will "restart" discussions on the Social Security Agreement and resume talks on Bilateral Investment Treaty. Addressing a joint press meet with US President Barack...

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Civil nuclear deal with US done

New Delhi: India and the US today broke the 7-year-old logjam in operationalising their landmark civil nuclear agreement with an announcement that "the deal is done" after talks between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In what Obama called a "breakthrough", the two sides have...

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