Politics

Modi Visits Gandan Monastery in Mongolia, Presents Bodhi Sapling

The Gandantegchinlen Monastery was established in 1835 by the Fifth Jebtsundamba, the highest reincarnated lama of Mongolia.

May 17, 2015

Mongolia New Bright Light of World's Democracies: Modi

He described India-Mongolia ties as timeless in spirit and described the two nations as "spiritual neighbours".

May 17, 2015

Modi Announces $1 Billion Line of Credit to Mongolia for Infrastructure Projects

Mongolia is an integral part of India's Act East policy, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ulan Bator on Sunday.

May 17, 2015

Mohamed Morsi Gets Death Sentence; Former Egyptian President Convicted for 2011 Prison Break

Morsi was the first freely elected president of Egypt.

May 16, 2015

Modi in China: Make in India, Indian PM Tells Chinese CEOs; 21 Deals Worth $22 Bn Signed

Twenty one deals were signed at the business forum, worth $22 billion.

May 16, 2015

David Cameron: Second Scotland referendum not remotely on the cards

British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Friday (15 May) a second Scottish independence referendum was not remotely on the cards, but he would consider nationalist demands for greater powers to be devolved from London to Scotland.

May 15, 2015

Nothing to Hide on Land Deals, Says Robert Vadra in Facebook Post

Haryana's BJP government has appointed retired Delhi HC judge Justice Dhingra to probe Vadra-DLF land deals.

May 15, 2015

Modi in China: Top Quotes from Indian PM's Speech at Tsinghua University in Beijing [COMPLETE TEXT]

Modi interacted with the students on the second day of his China visit.

May 15, 2015

India, China to 'Actively Seek Political Settlement' of Border Issue

The two sides "will resolve outstanding differences, including the boundary question, in a proactive manner".

May 15, 2015

Obama: US would consider military force if needed to defend Gulf States

US President Barack Obama said on Thursday (14 May) that, in the event of a threat to Gulf nations, the United States would consider using military force for their defence.

May 15, 2015

Ukip in Turmoil: Knives out as major donor urges Nigel Farage to stand down

Ukip appears to be on the verge of imploding after its campaign chief accused advisers of creating a personality cult around outspoken leader Nigel Farage, as a major donor urged him to resign.

May 15, 2015

Rahul Gandhi Begins 'Padyatra' in Telangana; Meets Families of Farmers who Committed Suicide

Rahul Gandhi will hand over cheque of ₹ 2 lakh to the families of deceased farmers.

May 15, 2015

Modi in China: What Indian PM said at the Great Hall of People in Beijing [FULL TEXT]

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a bold speech at the Great Hall of People, raising border issues, Line of Actual Control.

May 15, 2015

India, China Sign 24 Agreements Worth $10 billion; Sister Cities, Railway Action Plan, Yoga College in China and More [COMPLETE LIST]

Agreements signed in presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

May 15, 2015

Modi Accorded Ceremonial Reception, Holds Talks with Li

Li Keqiang and Narendra Modi will attend press meet and announce inking of several agreements.

May 15, 2015