Raisina Hills

Fire breaks out at Prime Minister's Office; 10 fire engines rushed to spot, no injuries reported

A fire broke out early on Tuesday in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) at Raisina Hills in New Delhi, according to media reports. There were no reports of injuries.

Nirmala Sitharaman getting defence ministry means PMO writ likely to remain large in her ministry

As defence minister, Nirmala Sitharaman instantaneously becomes part of what is called league of Big Four in the government and a member of the powerful Cabinet Committee on Security.

Rehearsals in full swing as India gears up for its 70th Independence Day celebrations

On the eve of India's Independence Day celebrations, Raisina Hills in New Delhi has become a photographic spot

Modi made 8 promises on Independence Day '15: Some met, others work-in-progress

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver his third Independence Day speech on 15 August, he is inviting ideas from citizens on issues he should speak on.

I have no presidential ambitions: Murthy

Within 24-hours of media speculation that Infosys chairman emeritus NR Narayana Murthy may run for the top post at New Delhi's Raisina Hills, the veteran technocrat today clarified that he has no presidential ambitions.

Ground-to-air security cover for Modi's swearing-in

Police said all roads around Raisina Hills will also be barricaded as part of security measures.

Vajpayee's old guard won't be part of potential Modi regime

If Modi becomes the next PM, there will be a clear break from the NDA of the past. In any case, Vajpayee's big four -- Advani, George Fernandes, Jaswant Singh and Yashwant Sinha will be missing from the Cabinet.

Cloud over Mamata, Akhilesh decision on prez candidate

Suspense mounted today over the stand of two crucial UPA allies Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party over the Presidential poll for which the Election Commission is expected to announce a date shortly.

Army chief says coup story blown out of proportion, orchestrated

The report said since this happened when Gen Singh was waging a judicial battle against the government over his age row, it created unease and suspicion in Delhi. But the paper left it short of calling it a coup bid