Congress rattled by Obama’s successful visit: BJP

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday said the Congress was “cut off from the reality of changes” and “rattled by the successful visit” of US President Barack Obama, following criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he was busy doing his own “PR” (public relations) and not anything concrete. Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. […]

Rahul Gandhi hits Delhi campaign trail, attacks Modi

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Tuesday sought to strengthen the party’s campaign for the Delhi assembly polls through a road show where he accused Prime Minster Narendra Modi of promoting his “PR” (public relations). Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government of doing nothing for the poor people, Gandhi […]

Rahul Gandhi condoles R.K. Laxman’s death

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Monday condoled the death of legendary cartoonist R.K. Laxman, saying “his loss will be mourned by the whole nation”. “Through his (Laxman’s) cartoon, he held up a mirror to society – making us laugh at ourselves, while putting the concern of the common man at […]

Obama, Modi bring mutual chemistry, action to business ties

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) India and the US Monday sought to give a new momentum to their business relations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama displaying their personal chemistry as they sought to iron out thorny issues, promised to cut red tape and laid thrust on concrete outcomes. Attending two back-to-back […]

Chai pe charcha moment in Modi, Obama talks

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) It was the “Chai pe Charcha” moment in Indian diplomacy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, known for his innovative and more personal approach to diplomatic engagements, Sunday took a stroll with US President Barack Obama in the neatly manicured lawns of Hyderabad House and also poured him a cup of tea […]

US media sceptic about ‘breakthrough’ in n-deal

Washington, Jan 25 (IANS) The US media Sunday reported with a degree of scepticism about President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi claiming a “breakthrough” on the stalled nuclear deal and progress on climate change issues. Obama had “swept aside past friction with India” in seeking “to transform a fraught relationship marked by suspicion […]

Delhi sees warm Friday, clear Saturday likely

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) A day after witnessing the coldest Jan 22, the capital city experienced a warm Friday. The maximum temperature was recorded one notch above the season’s average at 19.8 degrees Celsius and the MeT department has forecast a clear weekend. The maximum temperature was four notches below the season’s average at […]