23:15
Hillary Clinton mocked interest in her use of a private e-mail server, but a joke about Snapchat could invite more Republican ridicule and add greater focus to a controversy that is already dogging her campaign. She told a 2,100-person audience at the Iowa Democratic Wing Ding dinner...
23:12
A series of blasts across Baghdad killed at least 20 people, police and medical sources said. Eleven of those were killed when a car bomb exploded in the mainly Shiite district of Habibiya near Sadr City, where more than 70 people were killed in a truck bomb blast earlier this week.
22:41
The issue of the Islamic State threat is likely to be part of talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE leadership which considers the terror group as a major threat. Modi will arrive on Sunday on a two-day visit, the first by an Indian PM in 34 years, and will hold talks with the...
22:14
Islamic State group jihadists have beheaded 12 people and hung them on crosses during a battle for the coastal city of Sirte. The fighting for control of Sirte, hometown of slaindictator Moamer Kadhafi, has been raging since Tuesday, with one top Libyan diplomat warning of a massacre in the...
21:49
Image: Rashtrapati Bhavan in a decadent glow of Independence. Photograph: @RashtrapatiBhvn/Twitter
21:44
Partisan bickering in this year's monsoon session of Parliament made it one of the least-productive sittings of the legislature in years, according to PRS Legislative Research, a nonprofit monitoring group.PRS says the just-concluded session saw passage of fewer bills than any since the winter...
21:24
JUST IN: At least 15 people killed and 45 injured in two explosions in Baghdad. More details are awaited.
20:43
A group of anonymous Indian hackers, called 'Hell Shield Hackers', claimed to have taken down around 100 Pakistani business websites as a tribute to Indian jawans on the occasion of Independence Day. The hackers posted a message in all the websites asking Pakistani citizens to be...
20:21
Al Qaeda has released a message claiming to show Osama bin Laden's son Hamza urging terrorist attacks to be carried out in London and in other countries allied to the US. Hamza bin Laden, believed to be in his mid-20s and reportedly known as the 'crown prince of terror', has been...
19:31
After a turbulent monsoon session in Parliament, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Speaker Sumitra Mahajan share a joke and hug it out at President Pranab Mukherjee's 'At Home' reception on Independence Day. The bonhomie between the two was surprising, to say the least, after the...
18:47
On the occasion of Independence Day, Border Security Forces officials participate in the Beating Retreat Ceremony at the Wagah Border.
18:34
Nearly 100 children have fallen after consuming sweets distributed by a village head in Bihar's Darbhanga district to celebrate Independence Day, police said. The incident took place in Ranipur village in Darbhanga, about 200 km from Patna. The village mukhiya distributed sweets to mark...
18:13
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a sense apologised afrer photographs shared on social media on Saturday showed his name being displayed by a formation of children at Independence Day celebrations in Delhi, provoking a strong reaction. He wrote on Twitter that he was unaware that...
17:36
Even as India celebrated its 69th Independence Day and saluted the sacrifices made by freedom fighters, came a news that two days ago an army jawan was lynched in Meerut for trying to save a teenager from a group of eve teasers. On Thursday night, 31-year-old Lance Nayak Ved Mitra Chaudhary...
16:49
JUST IN: At the Badminton World Championship, Saina Nehwal has just taken the first set of the semi-final match against Lindaweni Fanetri 21-17.
16:40
Oscar Pistorius will be released from jail next week after serving 10 months of his five year sentence for killing his girlfriend, the model Reeva Steenkamp. While the former athlete did not apply for early release himself, the parole board at Kgosi Mampuru II prison in Pretoria where...
16:12
Four civilians have been injured in firing by Pakistan in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir; this is the third ceasefire violation today. There have been 32 violations of the 2003 ceasefire in August and this is the seventh consecutive day that Pakistani troops have shelled Indian posts...
15:52
JUST IN: 2 children were killed and 6 injured in a grenade blast in an army practice area near Babina Field Fire Range, Jhansi. The grenade was picked up by children waste pickers. The injured children were taken to hospital.
15:50
Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia was left red-faced when he unfurled the national flag upside down at an Independence Day function in Amritsar. Two policemen, including an inspector, were suspended for negligence and a senior officer was asked for an explanation. Majithia did not...
15:27
Congress President Sonia Gandhi and her deputy Rahul Gandhi refrained from commenting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech, with the party vice president saying it is not a day of politics. Today is not a day of politics. We will talk tomorrow, he merely said, when asked by...
15:02
One of the seven wonders of the world, Taj Mahal, now has an official Twitter handle.The official Twitter account of the Taj Mahal was launched by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday. The account has over 2020 followers already.Taj Mahal would be the first historic...
14:45
Sudhakar Dixit, a professor of Indian philosophy, has been awarded the President’s award for the year 2015 along with 14 others.The Union HRD ministry announced the names of the awardees today on the occasion of the 69th Independence Day. The award will be given by President Pranab...
14:18
BJP patriarch L K Advani today said that the self confidence the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government has on the country's future, emanates from the trust of the large population in the party workers. Today he (Modi) laid emphasis on the fact that his and his government's self...
13:49
BJP patriarch L K Advani today said that the self confidence the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government has on the country's future, emanates from the trust of the large population in the party workers. Today he (Modi) laid emphasis on the fact that his and his government's self...
13:46
The government on Saturday extended the deadline for submission of public comments on the proposed policy framework for 'net neutrality' till August 20. There has been a sudden surge in public comments on the proposed framework and the submission of views was earlier scheduled to close...
13:42
The Congress Party on Saturday said it was disappointed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reference to the issue of One Rank One Pension.I am totally disappointed to hear the PM speech about OROP. He says that our government is accepting OROP in principle, said former Defence Minister A K...
13:40
The Congress Party on Saturday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day address, saying the latter had not spoken a single word on country's foreign policy.I have been going to the Red Fort for 35 years, this is the first time that a Prime Minister has not said a word on foreign...
11:54
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Singapore in November on an official visit during which the ties between the two countries will be elevated to a strategic partnership, Singapore Premier Lee Hsien Loong said today.Modi's official visit to Singapore in November this year will be an ideal...
11:53
Congress President Sonia Gandhi and her deputy Rahul Gandhi today refrained from commenting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech, with the party vice president saying it is not a day of politics. Today is not a day of politics. We will talk tomorrow, he merely said, when...
11:19
On this 69th Independence Day of the country, Google celebrates by creating a doodle of the historic Dandi March, also known as the Salt Satyagraha on its homepage.The doodle features 'Father of the Nation' Mahatma Gandhi leading the Dandi March along with a group of followers. It also shows...
11:13
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday greeted his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on the nation's 69th Independence Day.In a statement, he said: 'On behalf of the people and government of Pakistan, I convey my heartfelt felicitations to you, your government, and the people of India,...
09:44
With no announcement on One Rank One Pension coming from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his nearly 90-minute speech at the Red Fort on the 69th Independence Day, ex-servicemen who have been protesting at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi say they have been betrayed by the BJP-led...
09:19
We have to strive for a capable India, a prosperous India and a Swachch India.There should be momentum created for achievement of goals by 2022. When we celebrate the 75th anniversary of freedom, we should achieve these targets.
09:02
PM Modi @ Red Fort: The issue of 'One Rank One Pension' came up in front on every government. Some even made small promises. Issue could not be solved.I assure the servicemen and I am saying it under the Tricolour from the Red Fort- we have accepted OROP. Some talks are still on.The way the talks...
08:58
PM Modi @ Red Fort: We need to increase agricultural productivity and we are working in that direction. India cannot develop till the eastern part of India develops. We affirm our commitment to provide electricity to all those villages that do not have electricityWe are looking at...
08:52
PM Modi @ Red Fort: On the issue of black money, we took a lot of steps within such a short time; we formed a SIT under SC's guidance the day we took over. Some people are troubled by our anti-corruption law. But sometimes when the illness is dangerous, an injection is given. There could be...
08:27
Today, I proudly say that the 'Give It Up' campaign for gas subsidy has been successful; 20 lakh people have given up subsidy.If I talk about coal, pundits will assess it politically. Still see the resolve of Team India -- the coal auctions were carried out in time-bound manner and generated...
08:19
PM Modi @ Red Fort: It was a fashion in this country to keep framing laws. This wasn't a good sign of governance.In this country, even an unhealthy person will give advice on good health. That's what happens in the case of corruption as well.Some people like to remain in 'Nirasha' (sadness). And...
08:11
PM Modi @ Red Fort: If the pyramid of development is strong and stands on financial stability then it will empower the poor. We introduced the 'pradhanmantri beema yojna' and 'atal pension yojna'; we did what we promised.Last time from the Red Fort I spoke about toilets and cleanliness....
07:55
PM Modi @ Red Fort: 'Last year I was new here, what I hoped & dreamt of India, I put it forward. But now I want to tell you that the Team India has a new confidence.''I assure you that in one year, Team India, with its renewed confidence, has committed itself to fulfil all dreams.''The poor...
07:47
PM Modi @ Red Fort: 'Our unity, simplicity and brotherhood are our assets. These should never be blemished. We have to end the curse of casteism, communalism with the sweetness of development.''This country is moving forward due to Team India -- this team is made up of 125 crore Indians....
07:39
PM Modi @ Red Fort: 'This is no ordinary morning. This is morning of 125 crore Indians' resolve. This is the morning of the world's largest democracy's Independence.'
07:35
PM begins his 69th independence day speech: 'Mere pyaare deshwaasiyon...'
07:33
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurls tricolour at Red Fort. The national anthem is played thereafter.
07:26
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will shortly unfurl the national flag and address the nation on the occasion of 69th Independence Day celebrations from the historic ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi.Earlier in the morning, the prime minister tweeted: 'Independence Day greetings to all my fellow...
07:23
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Red Fort
07:17
Eight personnel of the 21 Para Regiment, which had undertaken a daring operation just inside Myanmar territory following the Manipur ambush, were among 67 for whom President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday approved Gallantry awards.Commandant Chandra Shekhar Joshi, commander of Coast Guard ship...
06:48
Rajnath Singh unfurls the national flag at his residence in Delhi on Independence Day
06:45
NDTV reports: Prime Minister Narendra Modi who broke with tradition for his first Independence Day speech, will do so again for his second, said sources. The PM's address from the historic red fort will reportedly include goals that have been crowd-sourced. Suggestions delivered through...
03:44
The US is investigating what it believes are credible reports that ISIS fighters used mustard agent in an attack against Kurdish Peshmerga this week, causing several of them to fall ill, U.S. officials working in at least three separate parts of the Obama administration said Thursday.All of them...
02:42
Active air and sea searches for fragments of doomed Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 off Reunion island will stop on Monday after just over a week, the local authorities said. Local official Dominique Sorain said that if no objects were found by next Monday we will move to a phase of heightened...
02:40
China said Japan missed a chance to offer a sincere apology for its World War II aggression today, hours after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reiterated Tokyo's past expressions of deep remorse over the conflict. Japan should have made an explicit statement on the nature of the war of...
01:31
Turkish bomb disposal experts were taken aback on Friday when the controlled explosion of a car bomb in the Kurdish-dominated southeast caused a massive blast that scattered debris and caused panic amongst bystanders. After sealing off the area in the southeastern region of Batman, experts...
01:30
UN human rights experts are calling on Iran to immediately release a Washington Post reporter who has been detained for more than a year on charges including espionage. A verdict on Jason Rezaian's case could come as early as next week. Friday's statement says the detention and closed-door...
00:38
A passenger ship has docked at the Greek island of Kos to be used as a registration centre and accommodation for migrants and refugees.The vessel could provide temporary shelter for up to 2,500 people.Greek authorities hope it will help them cope with the influx of migrants - many of them Syrian...
00:36
Al-Qaeda has released an audio message that it claims has come from Hamza Bin Laden, a son of Osama Bin Laden.The message is believed to be the first time Al-Qaeda propaganda has presented Hamza Bin Laden as an official member of the militant group.In the message, shared by Al-Qaeda supporters on...
00:34
The US has reopened its embassy in Cuba more than 54 years after it was closed, in a symbolic step signalling the warming of ties between both countries.John Kerry, the first US Secretary of State to visit Cuba in 70 years, presided over the ceremony in Havana.The US flag was presented by the...
00:33
Petrol price was today cut by Rs 1.27 per litre and diesel by Rs 1.17 a litre, the second reduction in rates this month following global cues. The new rates will be effective midnight tonight, said nation's largest oil firm Indian Oil Corp (IOC) in a statement. Petrol in Delhi will cost Rs...
00:31
Slain CRPF officer gets Shaurya Chakra on his birthdayCoast Guard officer faces court martial on Pak terror boat rantTianjin explosions: Fire continues to rage; toll mounts to 56After outrage, cops allow veterans to continue OROP protestWhy do Modi and Sonia avoid the press?Uttam's Take: Hey!...
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