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BJP Hits Back at Khurshid's 'Frog' Remark on Narendra Modi, Calls Him 'Cockroach'

The war of words between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress has boiled down to calling each other's party leaders with names of animals and insects. On Friday, BJP retaliated to External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid's 'frog remark' for Narendra Modi by calling him a 'cockroach'.

Aug 17, 2013

Nina Siahkali Moradi: Woman Councillor Disqualified for Being 'Too Attractive' in Iran

Nina Siahkali Moradi, an Iranian woman who won the city elections of Qazvin, has been disqualified on the grounds that she was "too beautiful" for the post.

Aug 16, 2013

Egypt Clashes: 3,000 Malaysians to be Evacuated, Protests Outside Egyptian Embassy

In the face of the ongoing demonstrations and clashes in Egypt, the Malaysian government has decided to bring home its citizens from the country reeling under bloodshed.

Aug 16, 2013

INS Sindhurakshak Factbox: Bodies Recovered Sent for DNA Testing

Four bodies from the INS Sindhurakshak submarine, which exploded on 14 August, were recovered on Friday after two days of rescue efforts by the Indian navy diving teams.

Aug 16, 2013

Strong 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New Zealand

An earthquake of 6.5 magnitude hit New Zealand's South island on Friday. No casualties have been reported yet and the quake did little damage in the city of Wellington.

Aug 16, 2013

Communal Clash in West Delhi; 1,000 Police Officials Deployed

A communal clash broke out in Tilak Nagar area of West Delhi on Thursday, leaving nineteen people injured. Three of them had gunshot wounds but police denied claims of firing at the crowds.

Aug 16, 2013

Full Text of PM's Speech on Independence Day: Singh Expresses Pain on INS Sindurakshak Blast

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Thursday on the occasion of Independence Day. He expressed pain on the loss of INS Sindurakshak submarine in which 18 sailors are feared to have lost their lives. Here is full text of his speech.

Aug 15, 2013

Full Text of President's Speech on Independence Day Eve

President Pranab Mukherjee expressed displeasure over the way legislatures behave in the parliament and rampant corruption in his speech to the nation on the eve of 67th Independence Day. Here is complete text of President's address to the nation.

Aug 15, 2013

Indian Independence Day 2013 Live Streaming Information: YouTube to Broadcast Celebrations

People from around the world can watch the 67th Indian Independence Day celebrations and Prime Minister's address to the nation in the national capital, Delhi live online on Thursday. The live streaming will start from 6:25 am IST on Thursday (15 August) and one can watch it online.

Aug 15, 2013

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BJP Hits Back at Khurshid's 'Frog' Remark on Narendra Modi, Calls Him 'Cockroach'

Nina Siahkali Moradi: Woman Councillor Disqualified for Being 'Too Attractive' in Iran

Egypt Clashes: 3,000 Malaysians to be Evacuated, Protests Outside Egyptian Embassy

INS Sindhurakshak Factbox: Bodies Recovered Sent for DNA Testing

Strong 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New Zealand

Communal Clash in West Delhi; 1,000 Police Officials Deployed

Full Text of PM's Speech on Independence Day: Singh Expresses Pain on INS Sindurakshak Blast

Full Text of President's Speech on Independence Day Eve

Indian Independence Day 2013 Live Streaming Information: YouTube to Broadcast Celebrations

Perseid Meteor Shower 2013: Stargazers Capture Stunning Images of Shooting Stars [PHOTOS+VIDEOS]

Malaysian Resort Owner Detained for Allowing Buddhists in Muslim Prayer Room, Faces Demolition Threat

INS Sindhurakshak Explosion: Defence Minister Confirms Death of Sailors

Andhra Pilgrims Suffer amid Indefinite Strike by State Buses

Breaking Religious Barriers: Muslims Escort Hindu Baraat Amid Communal Clashes in J&K

Telangana Issue: Govt Employees Hold State-wide Protests; Chidambaram Assures Bifurcation

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]