New Delhi, Oct 14 : Id-ul-Fitr, the most important festival of Muslims, is being celebrated with religious fervour and enthusiasm across the country today.

New Delhi, Oct 14 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today embarked on a five-day visit to Nigeria and South Africa to take forward the bilateral relations with the two African countries.

New Delhi/ Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 13 : Muslims across the country thronged markets for last minute shopping ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.

 Nagpur, Oct 13 : President Pratibha Patil arrived here today for her scheduled visit to Vidarbha region.

Patil was accorded a warm welcome on her arrival in Nagpur.