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Egypt announces referendum date for new constitution

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 14:43

Egypt`s interim president Adly Mansour has said a referendum on a new draft constitution would be held next month.

President Pranab Mukherjee returns from Johannesburg

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 11:45

President Pranab Mukherjee returned here on Wednesday from Johannesburg where he attended a memorial service for South Africa`s anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.

Sonia, Swaraj share lunch table in Johannesburg

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 23:38

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj Tuesday had lunch together at a five-star hotel here soon after attending the memorial service of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.

We saw in Mandela reflection of Mahatma Gandhi: Pranab Mukherjee

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 11:56

Shortly before leaving for Johannesburg, Mukherjee told reporters that the Indian delegation will convey to South Africans the "intense grief" felt by India over the "sad demise of our beloved Madiba".

Nelson Mandela Memorial: As It Happened

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 10:16

11000 security men have been deployed for the event.

UN`s Ban says Mandela was a `giant for justice`

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 00:17

UN chief Ban Ki-Moon paid homage on Monday to Nelson Mandela as a giant for justice, equality and human rights, and said the world has lost a hero.

Mandela had "wonderful time" in last few days: daughter

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 19:20

Nelson Mandela had a "wonderful time" in his last few days as his wife Graca, his children and grandchildren were all there to say goodbye, the anti- apartheid icon`s daughter has said.

Wrestlers strike gold at Commonwealth Championships

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 17:48

The Indian men`s Greco Roman wrestling team notched up a rich haul of seven gold, five silver and two bronze medals at the Commonwealth Championships held in Johannesburg from December 5 to 7.

Nelson Mandela memorial: `Whole world is coming to South Africa`

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 14:49

In what is supposed to be the largest gathering of international dignitaries in recent history, more than 60 heads of states would be in attendance when ant-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela`s memorial service will be held.

Nelson Mandela family speaks of `grave sadness`

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 00:10

Nelson Mandela`s family spoke on Saturday of their sadness at losing a humble, caring man they said was a moral guide not only for their clan but for people around the world.

JP Duminy says will be `stupid` to write off India despite first ODI win

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 15:58

Proteas batsman JP Duminy has insisted that it will be folly to write off India after just one game following their series opening victory in the first one-day cricket international in Johannesburg, according to reports.

Nelson Mandela had six names

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 20:16

Though the world knew him as Nelson Mandela, South Africa`s anti-apartheid hero had five other names, including "Tata".