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Press Trust of India, Sunday August 16, 2009, Bhubaneswar

Vinaytosh Mishra, an IPS officer of 1983 batch at present posted at Bokaro in Jharkhand as DIG, CISF on Central deputation, has lodged a complaint with state Chief Secretary Ajit Kumar Tripathy expressing his dissatisfaction over the denial of the medal under meritorious service category.

Unforgettable 'Surrender Not' Banerjee forgotten

Monideepa Banerjie, Saturday August 15, 2009, Kolkata

On Kolkata's busy Bowbazar street, the Indian Association founded in 1876. Today its ground floor is rented to furniture shops, its top floor to a primary school. In between, a chapter of Indian history lies buried almost out of sight and mind.

I-Day: PM offers hope

Rahul Shrivastava, Saturday August 15, 2009, New Delhi

In a broad-based address to the nation on Independence Day, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stuck to his core agenda- the revival of the economy. Addressing concerns about the drought and the outbreak of swine flu, Dr Manmohan Singh's message was clear: don't panic.

Female foeticide a shame for India: PM

Press Trust of India, Saturday August 15, 2009, New Delhi

Terming female foeticide as a "shame" on Indian society, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Saturday that the country cannot progress unless women become equal partners in growth.

Obama greets ‘friend’ India

Press Trust of India, Saturday August 15, 2009, Washington

US President Barack Obama has greeted people of India on the occasion of the country's 63rd Independence Day saying that a vibrant and promising India has a natural friend in the United States. "India has attained unprecedented milestones as its democracy has matured," Obama said in his message.

Highlights: PM's speech on I-Day

Press Trust of India, Saturday August 15, 2009, New Delhi

Sending out a positive message on Independence Day, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called for a new era of cooperation and harmony.

Swine flu: No need to panic, says PM

Press Trust of India, Saturday August 15, 2009, New Delhi

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that the Centre was coordinating with the state governments in controlling the swine flu situation and there was no need for panic and disruption of daily life.

PM pledges assistance to farmers

Press Trust of India, Saturday August 15, 2009, New Delhi

Sending out a positive message on Independence Day, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called for a new era of cooperation and harmony and pledged all possible government assistance to farmers to deal with drought and stepped up efforts to control spiralling prices.

India celebrates Independence Day today

NDTV Correspondent, Saturday August 15, 2009, Srinagar, Tripura, Guwahati

India celebrates its 63rd Independence Day today, and it's time to take stock of what the country has achieved and the challenges that lie ahead. While there's much that India can and should be proud of, there are still many painful socio-economic contradictions like the rich-poor divide, the caste and communal prejudice, religious intolerance, to name just a few.

President cautions against corruption

Press Trust of India, Friday August 14, 2009, New Delhi

In her address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day, Patil said that the country has to be prepared to face the situation arising out of poor monsoon and asked the citizens to cooperate with the government in handling the swine flu situation. Patil said the expectations of the people were rising as they were becoming more aware of their rights and seek better opportunities.