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  • New Greek Premier Tsipras’ first vow: Reinstate Greek dignity

    Having won Greece’s general election on Sunday, Alexis Tsipras, now the country’s youngest prime minister in 150 years, aspires to restore Greece’s dignity. The 40-year-old new Premier is armed with an intense zeal to rid his country of the austerity policies, which, going by his party, have caused a “humanitarian crisis” in Greece. While formally […]

    Tight security during Barack Obama’s three days visit

    An unprecedented security arrangement, comprising Delhi Police and para-military forces, has been put in place in New for the US President Barack Obama’s three-day visit. The capital is under the highest level of security. An advance team of US Secret Service agents is already in the capital to ensure fool proof security of the President […]

    PDP actively exploring possibilities of govt formation with BJP: J&K

    In Jammu and Kashmir, Senior leader Mufti Mohammad Sayeed says party is actively exploring possibilities of government formation with BJP but asserted that party will not compromise on its core values. PDP patron Sayeed has said talks with BJP over government formation are in advanced stage. Talking to media, Sayeed said party will not compromise […]

    US Prez skips Agra visit to leave for Riyadh

    Obama’s Agra-visit on 27th January cancelled as he will leave for Riyadh to pay tributes to the late Saudi King Abdullah. US President Barack Obama has curtailed his India-visit, skipping a trip to Agra to see iconic Taj Mahal to be able to fly directly from New Delhi to Saudi Arabia to pay tributes to […]

    5th National Voters Day celebrated across the Country

    The fifth National Voters’ Day is being celebrated across the country on Sunday to create awareness among voters. The theme of the event is “Easy Registration, Easy Correction”. Awards for the best electoral practices to Chief Electoral Officers and District Election Officers will also be given during the occasion.

    PM Modi presents the National bravery awards

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gave the National Bravery Awards to the children in New Delhi. The awards give due recognition to the children who perform meritorious acts of courage and set an example before others. Commending the children for their brave and selfless acts, the Prime Minister said that they had shown courage […]

    FM hints rationalising tax rates in coming Budget

    Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has hinted at rationalising tax rates and providing incentives for manufacturing in the coming Budget while asserting that “structural changes” will have to be made to get the economy to 8-9 per cent growth. Hard selling India to global investors at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Finance Minister also […]

    EC issues a fresh notice to Kejriwal on his bribery remark

    Elelction Commission has censured Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal for his allegation that BJP incited communal violence in Delhi. In its order, the Commission said, Kejriwal’s statements have the effect of creating mutual hatred between different castes and communities and vitiating the purity of election process and disturbing level playing field. Meanwhile, the EC […]

    National flag to fly half-mast across India to respect departed King Abdullah

    India will observe a national mourning on Saturday as a mark of respect to departed King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. According to an official release, the national flag will be flown at half mast throughout the country and there will be no official entertainment during the day. Saudi Arabia’s new King Salman has pledged continuity, […]

    US President Obama calls for eliminating Pak based safe havens of terror

    US President Barack Obama has called for eliminating safe havens of terror in Pakistan for lasting regional and world peace. In an interview to New Delhi based Magazine, the US president said that India and US are true global partners and he is also praised the commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for heralding a […]