Independence Day

Sreesanth's laptop, iPad seized by Mumbai Police from hotel where he checked into with bookie

Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Tanima Biswas; edited by Mala Das | Saturday May 18, 2013

Cricketer S Sreesanth had independently checked into a five-star hotel in suburban Mumbai on May 13, alongwith friend and alleged bookie Jiju Janardhan, just two days before they were arrested over allegations of spot-fixing in the ongoing edition of...

IPL 6: Sreesanth, bookie Jiju Janardhan checked into 5-star hotel in Mumbai; cash worth Rs. 72,000 recovered

Saurabh Gupta/ Tanima Biswas | Saturday May 18, 2013

Cricketer S Sreesanth had independently checked into a five-star hotel in suburban Mumbai on May 13, alongwith friend and alleged bookie Jiju Janardhan, just two days before they were arrested over allegations of spot-fixing in the ongoing edition of...

Sreesanth, bookie Jiju Janardhan checked into 5-star hotel in Mumbai; cash worth Rs 72,000 recovered

Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Tanima Biswas; edited by Mala Das | Saturday May 18, 2013

Cricketer S Sreesanth had independently checked into a five-star hotel in suburban Mumbai on May 13, alongwith friend and alleged bookie Jiju Janardhan, just two days before they were arrested over allegations of spot-fixing in the ongoing edition of...

Boston bombing suspects had planned July 4 attack: official

Reuters | Friday May 3, 2013

The two brothers suspected of carrying out the deadly attacks on the Boston Marathon had originally planned to set off their bombs on July 4, a law enforcement official said.

Banks start investigation process of money laundering allegations

Saturday March 16, 2013

Days after a sting operation purportedly show bank officials help launder money, HDFC Bank today said it has hired independent audit firm for conducting forensic inquiry while Axis Bank initiated a probe into the matter. Meanwhile, another bank named...

Dostana sequel's release date booked much in advance

Mid-Day.com | Wednesday March 13, 2013

Karan Johar is reportedly blocking dates - Independence Day, to be specific - for the release of the Dostana sequel in 2014.

These houses can be built in 15 days

Tuesday February 19, 2013

Popular in the cold countries of the West, this trend of wooden cottages is catching the fancy of many Delhiites, who prefer to live in independent homes. Whats more, it does not require any clearances from any municipal authority as it is deemed to ...

I want to give the Independence Day speech from Red Fort as Prime Minister: Mayawati

Press Trust of India | Sunday February 17, 2013

Making clear her prime ministerial aspirations, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati today asked party workers to ensure a big victory for her party in the next general elections and warned them against becoming a "saleable commodity".

Sri Lanka frees 1,270 convicts on Independence day

Agence France-Presse | Monday February 4, 2013

Sri Lanka on Monday freed some 1,270 convicts in line with a presidential pardon to mark the country's 65th anniversary of Independence from Britain, an official said.

65 years later, Palestinians celebrate a UN vote

Associated Press | Friday November 30, 2012

The black-and-white photos show masses of people yearning for independence, celebrating a vote recognising a state in Palestine. It was a day that generations of pupils would be taught to remember with reverence: November 29.

Government may ban use of plastic tricolours

Press Trust of India | Sunday November 4, 2012

The Centre is mulling to impose a ban on making small plastic national flags, widely used during celebrations of Republic Day and Independence Day, and ensure use of only paper tricolours.

Raise in cap of subsidised LPG cylinders up to oil companies: Veerappa Moily

Friday November 2, 2012

A day after the government decided to put the decision to hike non-subsidised LPG cylinder prices by Rs. 26.50 on hold, new Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily today told NDTV that it was up to the oil marketing companies to decide if they wanted to raise ...

Spain unveils austerity budget as bailout looms

Wednesday September 26, 2012

Squeezed by financial markets and denounced in the streets, Spain's government will adopt on Thursday a 2013 austerity budget which could be a precursor to a full-blown bailout. The final step before a rescue is likely to come a day later, analysts s...

Top 10 stocks to track in trade today

NDTV Correspondent | Wednesday September 5, 2012

The Nifty traded lower Wednesday tracking weak global cues. Markets in Asia were down with investors waiting for a European Central Bank meeting on Thursday and US payrolls on Friday for signs of more action to counter European debt woes and support ...

Tamil Nadu Governor pays homage to Pantulu

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 23, 2012

Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah today paid homage to freedom fighter Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu on the occasion of his 140th "Jayanthi Day." Hailing Pantulu as a "great freedom fighter" in India's independence struggle, Rosaiah said the former had stoo...