Walmart pulls Confederate flag merchandise after Charleston attack

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 09:38

The move by the world`s largest retailer came on the heels of a call by the governor of South Carolina for the contentious Civil War battle flag to be removed from its state house grounds.

Aer Lingus CEO picked to helm troubled Malaysia Airlines

Last Updated: Friday, December 5, 2014, 17:46

Troubled Malaysia Airlines has picked the head of Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus, Christoph Mueller, as its future CEO as the airline struggles to recover from its two devastating disasters this year, it was announced Friday.

Country should always come first: Vijay Amritraj

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 19:17

Legendary Vijay Amritraj feels that playing for the national flag is an ultimate honour for any player and Davis Cup should always remain a priority for any professional tennis player.

Sri Lanka bars Australian luxury hotelier in flag spat

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 16:05

Sri Lankan authorities barred the Australian owner of one of the world`s most exclusive hotels from returning to his adopted homeland ON tUESday for flying the national flag upside down, officials said.

Shiv Sena burns US flag protesting humiliation of diplomat

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 00:42

Activists of Shiv Sena burnt the American flag in protest against recent humiliation of Indian consular officer in New York Devyani Khobragade.

Chinese troops return from Chepzi after flag meeting

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 22:06

20 Chinese soldiers, who had last week entered Indian territory near the LAC and pitched their tents in Chepzi area in Ladakh, have returned after a flag meeting between the two sides, sources said on Monday.

India, Pak Armies hold flag-meeting

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 18:36

India and Pakistan on Wednesday held a flag-meeting for ensuring calm and peace along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Tarun Gogoi expresses gratitude on Armed Forces Flag Day

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 17:24

Armed Forces Flag Day was an occasion for the nation to express its gratitude and solidarity with the Armed Forces for guarding borders and preserving the sovereignty, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on Saturday.

Empire State Building lit up in colours of S Africa`s flag

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 10:58

New York`s iconic skyscraper the Empire State Building is shining with the colours of South African flag, honouring the legacy of anti-apartheid revolutionary leader Nelson Mandela.

States, UTs to deal with complaints on National Flag: Govt to HC

Last Updated: Friday, November 15, 2013, 16:17

Insult to the National Flag and Emblem by anyone is to be dealt with by the concerned state or Union Territory where the violation has occurred, the Centre has informed the Delhi High Court.

Qantas, Japan Airlines up stakes in Jetstar Japan

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 09:30

Australian flag carrier Qantas and Japan Airlines on Thursday boosted their stakes in Jetstar Japan by injecting a combined AusUSD120 million (USUSD113.6 million) into the budget carrier.

Indian, Pakistani troops to observe calm on border

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 00:34

India and Pakistan on Tuesday agreed to end skirmishes and to observe calm in the Sialkot sector of the international border so that farmers from both sides can harvest their crops.