Afghanistan marks Independence Day

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 18:27

Afghan officials` mark the country`s 94th Independence Day from Britain with a small military parade and folk festivals in the capital.

Anna Hazare, Vidya Balan lead India Day parade in US

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 09:58

America`s largest India Day parade, marking the Independence Day, was held in Manhattan on Sunday.

Paswan attacks Modi, says media giving too much hype to him

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 20:47

Ram Vilas Paswan launched a frontal attack on Narendra Modi for delivering a "parallel" Independence Day speech at Bhuj on August 15.

India.com to be launched in US on Sunday

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 14:10

India.com, one of the fastest growing content internet companies, will have its big US launch on Sunday with the India Day parade in New York. The website offers a plethora of content in news, entertainment, sports and business.

Modi has misused ceremonial occasion to criticise PM, UPA: Narayanasamy

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 22:12

Minister of State in PMO V Narayanasamy on Saturday lashed out at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for `misusing` a ceremonial occasion like Independence Day to criticise Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Bhagat Singh a martyr, part of our proud national legacy: PM

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 21:15

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that, "Bhagat Singh is a martyr and part of our proud national legacy."

Bhagat Singh not a `martyr`?

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 12:31

In a shocking revelation, it has now come to light that Bhagat Singh, who sacrificed his life for the country, is not described as a martyr in govt records.

Indian, Chinese border personnel meet on Independence Day

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 12:50

A large contingent of the Chinese Army personnel along with their families came over to the Indian side of the border as part of the special Border Personnel Meeting.

Himachal announces slew of populist measures on I-Day

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 00:04

Himachal Pradesh CM on Thursday announced a slew of populist measures from January 1 this year.

A presidential reception with a difference

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 23:29

Thursday saw President Pranab Mukherjee warmly greeting hundreds of guests at the annual presidential reception on Independence Day.

Indians in America celebrate Independence Day with gusto

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 22:58

The Indian community in America celebrated the country`s 67th Independence Day with gusto.

‘Impatient’ Modi doing ‘drama’ on Independence Day: Sharad Yadav

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 21:24

JD-U president Sharad Yadav criticised Gujarat CM Narendra Modi for politicising PM Dr Manmohan Singh’s Independence Day speech, saying this reflects the BJP leader’s impatience to occupy the country’s prestigious post.