Yearly Archives: 2015
Netanyahu Says Congress Speech Needed to Warn Against Iran Deal
January 25, 2015
New York – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will go “everywhere I’m invited” to warn against a nuclear deal with Iran, as criticism mounted over his planned speech on the negotiations to the U.S. Congress.
Government Announces Padma Awards for LK Advani, Amitabh Bachchan, Bill Gates
January 25, 2015
New Delhi: Senior BJP leader LK Advani, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and actor Amitabh Bachchan are among the recipients of the prestigious Padma Awards.
Delhi turns into a fortress for Obama visit
January 24, 2015
New Delhi: An unprecedented security arrangement, comprising Delhi Police and para-military forces, has been put in place in the national capital ahead of the arrival of the US President Barack Obama, who is on a three-day visit beginning on Sunday.
DMK chief Karunanidhi urges PM Modi to honour promise of not imposing Hindi
January 24, 2015
Chennai: DMK chief M Karuanidhi on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to honour the promise made by his predecessors that Hindi won't be imposed on non-Hindi speaking people.
Queen Elizabeth II becomes world’s oldest monarch
January 24, 2015
London: Queen Elizabeth II of Britain has become the world's oldest monarch following the death of King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, media reported Friday.
Northeast preps as first significant winter storm approaches
January 23, 2015
HARTFORD, Conn. — A fast-moving coastal storm is forecast to blast several major cities in the Northeast with a mix of snow, sleet and rain on Saturday in the season's first real taste of winter along the busy Interstate 95 corridor.
IPL spot-fixing: Supreme Court order could change everything for Indian cricket
January 22, 2015
This could change everything for Indian cricket. The BCCI can no longer operate like its own little country, where it makes whatever laws it wants and acts as its own judge, jury and executioner.
Amnesty asks India to raise Bhopal gas issue with Barack Obama
January 22, 2015
Davos: Ahead of the keenly-watched India visit of Barack Obama, rights group Amnesty International on Thursday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to raise the issue of Bhopal gas tragedy during his meeting with the US President in India.
A file photo of the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal.
Obama, Modi chemistry can lead to positive outcomes: US
January 22, 2015
Washington: President Barack Obama shares a good relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the US is hopeful that their chemistry will be helpful in advancing Indo-US ties, a presidential aide has said.
Cricket: Sunil Gavaskar blasts Indian bowlers, wants Ishant out of team
January 21, 2015
Brisbane: Once again slamming the Indian bowlers for their poor showing in Australian conditions ahead of the World Cup, former captain Sunil Gavaskar said that the bowlers have learnt nothing from their past experiences on foreign tours.
Former Indian Cricketer - Sunil Gavaskar
