Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, dressed casually in a simple maroon pullover and his by now trademark muffler around his neck, was the centre of attraction at President Pranab Mukherjee’s At Home reception on the occasion of Republic Day on the expansive lawns of Rashtrapati Bhavan here Sunday. After President Mukherjee greeted the guests, mingling […]
BJP veteran L.K. Advani Sunday denied reports that he was being nominated by his party for the Rajya Sabha. Talking to reporters at his residence Sunday, the Bharatiya Janata Party leader said that contesting the next Lok Sabha elections is on his mind. “I have not said anything (about going to the Rajya Sabha) and […]
indThe Indian community in the US celebrated India’s 65th Republic Day with Ambassador S. Jaishankar unfurling the national flag at a colourful function at the Indian embassy here on a bright and sunny but chilly day. After hoisting the flag in front of the embassy overlooking a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, Jaishankar read out President […]
Uttar Pradesh Wizards produced a spirited performance Sunday to register a 3-2 come-from-behind win over title holders Ranchi Rhinos to start their campaign on a resounding note at the second edition of the Hero Hockey India League (HHIL) here. The Wizards, who finished third in the inaugural HHIL last year, twice came from a goal […]
At least 21 people were killed and one was missing when a boat with 43 people on board capsized near Port Blair Sunday, Andamans and Nicobar’s police chief said. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa however put the toll at 28. The accident took place between Ross Island and North Bay near Port Blair. The […]
Indian atomic energy regulator has allowed the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL) to increase the power generation of the first unit at Kudankulam up to 75 percent, said a top official. “We have given permission for NPCIL to increase the power generation levels at its first unit in Kudankulam beyond 50 percent and […]
Under an overcast sky on a bitterly cold morning, India’s 65th Republic Day parade Sunday showcased the country’s military might and rich cultural diversity, with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe – the chief guest – keenly observing the 90-minute proceedings. There were apprehensions that the uncertain weather might force the cancellation or curtailment of the […]
President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday said democracy was a “sacred trust” for people in power and those who violate it commit sacrilege against the nation. In his address on the eve of Republic Day, the president said democracy “had become our most precious guide towards peace and regeneration from the swamp of poverty” created by centuries […]
President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday called upon all eligible citizens to register as voters and vote with pride. “Through increased participation, the electoral process and democracy in India would continue to grow in strength and vibrancy. Enthusiastic participation of people in the electoral process is the key to healthy democracy,” the president said at a function […]
arAsserting that boycotts would not solve any problem in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday appealed to the people to vote in large numbers in the Lok Sabha elections. In his Republic Day message, Abdullah said the month of January has special significance for the government that had taken office Jan 5, 2009. […]