Five firsts at Indian Republic Day 2015
All-women contingents of the Army, Navy and Air Force march through Rajpath for the first time The Army contingent, led by Captain Divya Ajith from Chennai, wants to serve in combat roles. “We believe we are equal and second to none. We have already marched for the first time on the Army Day and... read more »
Indian PM Narendra Modi’s Speech on Obama Visit in Full
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Barack Obama held a joint news conference in New Delhi on Sunday after a holding talks. It is a great pleasure and privilege to welcome back President Obama and the First Lady in India. Mr. President, we are honored that you accepted... read more »
President Barack Obama, PM Modi to Address CEOs Today
Trade and economic issues, including visas, the totalisation agreement and impediments hampering investments are expected to top the agenda at the US-India CEO Forum meeting, which will be jointly addressed by US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. Finance Minister Arun... read more »
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Outshines Michelle Obama With Airport O...
U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to India began with a pair of style statements. It was not Mr. Obama who sent a sartorial message, but his wife First Lady Michelle Obama and his host, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Few men wear paisley as well as Mr. Modi who donned a saffron-colored... read more »
Thailand court ousts Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra
A Thai court has ordered Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and several cabinet ministers to step down. The Constitutional Court ruled that Ms Yingluck acted illegally when she transferred... read more »
Modi Denied Permission For all Events in Varanasi Tomorrow
Varanasi – Narendra Modi, the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate, has been denied permission for three events tomorrow in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, from where he is contesting... read more »
SC allows Tamil Nadu to increase Mullaperiyar water level
In a major victory for Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court on Wednesday declared as unconstitutional the law passed by Kerala in 2006, constituting the Dam Safety Authority to prevent the State... read more »
RBI asks banks not to levy penalty on pre-payment of loans
Providing relief to borrowers, the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday directed banks not to levy any penalty on individual borrowers for pre-paying floating loans. “…it is advised... read more »
Thai caretaker Cabinet appoints new acting PM
Thailand’s caretaker Cabinet has appointed a new acting Prime Minister after a court removed Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from office. Ms. Yingluck and nine Cabinet members were forced from... read more »
