Improper to compare PM`s I-Day speech with others: I&B min to channels

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 00:13

I&B ministry has asked TV channels not to compare Prime Minister`s address to the nation on occasions like Independence Day with speeches of other leaders, like Narendra Modi`s speech on August 15.

British politician condemned for racist text

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 22:57

A British politician came under criticism after he reportedly referred to a British-born Indian-origin journalist as “some form of ethnic extraction”.

British Euro lawmaker calls women `sluts`

Last Updated: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 10:20

A veteran lawmaker from the UK Independence Party (UKIP) was stripped of the party whip on Friday after describing a room full of women as "sluts", the party said.

With year to go, Scotland divided over independence

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 09:29

Voting for Scottish independence is "common sense", the leader of the movement to break away from the United Kingdom said Thursday, a year to the day when Scotland will vote in a referendum.

Google to celebrate India`s Independence Day

Last Updated: Friday, September 13, 2013, 00:00

Ahead of India`s Independence Day celebrations this week, internet giant Google announced launching of `Google Impact Challenge in India`.

Widespread Brazil protests mark Independence Day

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 09:27

Police used tear gas and rubber bullets to scatter anti-government protesters who interrupted an independence day military parade in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.

Congress mouthpiece omits reference to PV Narasimha Rao in PM`s I Day speech

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 23:58

PM Manmohan Singh may have hailed the contribution of PV Narasimha Rao in his Independence day address but the latest editorial of Congress mouthpiece has chosen to skip the late leader`s name.

SC questions functional independence of probe agencies

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 22:19

The Supreme Court raised questions on the functional independence of probe agencies in high-profile cases involving politically influential people.

NHRC seeks report from Bihar on violence during I-Day

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 20:11

The National Human Rights Commission sought report from the Bihar government over the alleged Independence Day incident in which a man was stoned to death.

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.

Arunachalee karatekas win eight medals at Independence Cup

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 13:40

The karatekas from Arunachal Pradesh have won eight medals, including two golds, in the 9th Independence Cup Karate Championship held at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.