Yearly Archives: 2015
PM Modi makes surprise visit to Pakistan, discusses Indo-Pak relations with Nawaz Sharif
Decemebr 25, 2015
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an unscheduled pit stop in Lahore on Friday while returning to Delhi from Afghanistan.
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif received Modi at the Lahore airport where the two leaders exchanged a hug as Modi wished Sharif on his birthday.
Queen Elizabeth II’s Christmas message: Light can triumph
December 25, 2015
SANDRINGHAM, England — Queen Elizabeth II used her Christmas message Friday to proclaim that light can triumph over darkness in these perilous times — and to comment on the joys of having a new great-granddaughter, Princess Charlotte.
US Congress Thinks Big for 2016
December 25, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Until recently, it was all Congress could do to pass the most critical legislation. But after an unusually productive fall, lawmakers hoping to capitalize on Congress functioning well for the first time in years are thinking big about their plans for 2016.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal unveils blueprint for odd-even vehicle plan
December 25, 2015
NEW DELHI: Women travelling alone or with young children, VIPs and two-wheelers are among 25 kinds of motorists who will be excluded from Delhi's 'odd and even' vehicle regulation experiment between January 1 and 15, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday.
New Delhi, India Traffic Jam – Provided by MotorTrend
Narendra Modi Russia visit: PM invites Russian industry to invest in India
December 24, 2015
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Hard selling India as an attractive business destination, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today invited Russian CEOs to invest in sectors like aerospace, infrastructure and diamond, and said his government has created a favorable environment to boost economic growth.
Suspended by BJP, Kirti Azad ‘threatens’ party with more revelations
December 23, 2015
NEW DELHI – BJP MP Kirti Azad said on Wednesday that it was unfortunate he had been suspended by his party for “speaking the truth” about corruption in Delhi’s cricket body while “threatening” to make “more revelations” in the coming days.
No santa hat or Xmas greetings: Sultan of Brunei bans Christmas
December 23, 2015
Christmas may be spreading the cheer world over but in the tiny nation of Brunei in Borneo, mere mention of the festivities could land one in serious trouble.
The Sultan of Brunei has banned public celebrations of Christmas, including sending festive greetings and wearing Santa hats, in a move aimed at prohibiting propagation of any other religion other than Islam.
Indo-Pak foreign secretaries-level talks expected in mid-January: Sartaj Aziz
December 23, 2015
Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday said it has proposed to India middle of January for talks here between their foreign secretaries to discuss all outstanding issues. "Pakistan is now waiting for India's response to the proposed dates," Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz told reporters.
PM Modi leaves for Moscow, Russia offers new, cheaper deal on Sukhoi fighter jets
December 23, 2015
Russia has made a new offer on the delivery of Sukhoi T-50 (PAK FA) fighter jets to India under the joint fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) initiative.
New BFFs on the block: Was the SRK, Salman Khan fight media-manufactured?
December 22, 2015
This weekend, Bhaijaan and King Khan made television history when they shared screen space on 'Bigg Boss 9'. Shah Rukh Khan descended on the Colors reality show, hosted by Salman Khan, to promote his latest release 'Dilwale'.
