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'Caged parrot' CBI to be freed? Headlines Today
The government is trying to make amends after the Supreme Court made its scathing observations in the coal block allocation scam case. Sources claim that a group of ministers will be set up to determine a mechanism to impart functional autonomy to the CBI. P C...5:21
Modi calls Sarabjit death 'extra-judicial killing' Times Now
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Kapil Sibal says that he is not fully aware about Sarabjit Singh's case and that the government must have done all that is possible to help him because the government is always ready to work for the citizen...1:36
Modi will pull BJP down: Kapil Sibal Captain News
Telecom minister Kapil Sibal says that BJP will regret including Narendra Modi in their PM list, as they did so out of pressure. He says that Modi will pull BJP down and that even though the party speaks of morality, they still include Amit Shah in their top d...3:07
Congress continues its attack on Modi Times Now
Taking a dig at BJP, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Kapil Sibal says that the party has dropped its old generals and has opted for 'specialists'. He continues to say that its April Fools' day and that the party wants to fool itself.1:06
Kapil Sibal launches e-pass application system JAIHIND TV
Telecom and IT Minister Kapil Sibal launches e-pass application (Electronic payment and application system for scholarships) in Himachal Pradesh and Tripura. The initiative aims at rapid replication of successful e-governance projects from one state to the oth...2:52
Consensus on anti-rape bill reached Times Now
A consensus has been reached on the anti-rape bill. Sources say that the age of consent for sex has been fixed at 16 years of age and that the complainant is liable if the case registered is false. Communications and Information Technology minister Kapil Sibal...0:37
Free roaming expected before Oct: Kapil Sibal JAIHIND TV
Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal says the government will try to start national free roaming for customers before October 2013. Trai has floated a consultation paper on national free roaming, says the minister. When Trai's recommendations come, the Ministry will t...20:31
We owe the citizens the truth: Kapil Sibal Times Now
In contrast to the general expectation regarding the budgets, both the Railway Budget as well as the Union Budget came with zero popularism. It was expected that Congress would try to use the budgets as a method to please and win over the voters for the upcomi...3:47
Mixed reactions to Chidambaram's budget Times Now
The Union Budget 2013 has met with a slew of mixed responses, while the Congress leaders like Ghulam Nabi Azad, Rashid Alvi, Ashwani Kumar and Kapil Sibal were full of praises for the way Chidambaram handled the situation and produced a very balanced budget. H...0:53
Kapil Sibal turns lyricist JAIHIND TV
The Union Minister Kapil Sibal has penned a song for an upcoming Bollywood movie 'Bandook'.2:22
Exit polls gave an advantage to Modi: Sibal India TV
Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal says that the exit polls and pre-poll predictions gave Narendra Modi a natural advantage in the Assembly elections. He says that while the BJP won in Gujarat, the Congress won in Himachal Pradesh, and what we have to look forward t...2:00
FDI: Insurance & pension bills are next Captain News
After winning the FDI vote in Parliament, the government will introduce more bills in the coming session covering the insurance, and pension sectors. With these new bills, the governemnt not only hopes to attract more foreign investment but also wants to ensur...13:45
Agenda Aaj Tak | Highlights of two-day conclave Aaj Tak
The two-day Hindi conclave that was conducted by India's leading Hindi news channel saw eminent personalities discuss politics, cinema, social issues and sports. Celebrities like Kapil Sibal, Nitish Kumar, Sushma Swaraj, Nitin Gadkari, Sushil Kumar Shinde, Man...2:33
FDI row: CPI-M & BJP slam BSP's decision Captain News
Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament, CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury said that he is surprised and unhappy that BSP leader Mayawati who was until now speaking against the FDI retail has suddenly decided to vote in favour of it. He suspects that the Congr...1:19
FDI row: Government confident of Rajya Sabha win Captain News
After winning the FDI debate in Lok Sabha yesterday, the UPA government is confident about its win in the Rajya Sabha today where it needs the support of 123 members in the 244-member house to defeat the motion brought by the opposition. Speaking to reporters,...9:09
Debate on FDI begins in the Rajya Sabha Headlines Today
The debate on FDI in multi-brand retail begins in the Rajya Sabha. The opposition is attempting to convince the government to rethink its stand on FDI in retail. Following the debate, the matter will go to a vote. Without a clear majority, the government needs...31:48
Agenda Aaj Tak | Sibal, Jaitely, Yechury (Part 2) Aaj Tak
Watch Kapil Sibal, Arun Jaitley and Sitaram Yechury talk about Indian politics and how it has changed over the years.27:46
Agenda Aaj Tak | Sibal, Jaitley, Yechury (Part 1) Aaj Tak
Watch Kapil Sibal, Arun Jaitley and Sitaram Yechury talk about Indian politics and how it has changed over the years.32:03
Agenda Aaj Tak | Pressure groups in control? Headlines Today
Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Kapil Sibal; Leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitley; and Left leader Sitaram Yechury share the stage at a leadership summit organised by Headlines Today. In this forum, the leaders discuss wh...27:59
BJP, Cong, Left share stage at leadership summit Headlines Today
Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Kapil Sibal; Leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitley; and Left leader Sitaram Yechury share the stage at a leadership summit organised by Headlines Today. In this forum, the leaders discuss th...3:22
Agenda Aaj Tak conclave all set to begin Aaj Tak
India's biggest Hindi news channel launches a podium for eminent personalities to discuss crucial issues that the nation faces. In this conclave, discussions on politics, entertainment, cricket and social issues would be conducted in Hindi. Kapil Sibal, Nitish...2:27
FDI vote a moral defeat for UPA: D Raja Captain News
Despite the Congress-led UPA Government emerging victorious on the FDI vote in the Lok Sabha, Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D Raja says it is a huge moral defeat for the Government as 14 parties voted against it. The motion which was moved by Sushma Sw...0:54
FDI debate begins in Rajya Sabha Captain News
After winning the FDI debate in Lok Sabha yesterday, the UPA government hopes to do the same in the Rajya Sabha today where it needs the support of 123 members in the 244-member house to defeat the motion brought by the opposition. The Congress with its allies...6:32
Kamal Nath on FDI vote | Dec 5, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath says that he is glad that the FDI in retail vote has worked in the favour of the UPA government. He says that with this policy, federalism in the truest sense can be implemented.50:04
Has the UPA emerged stronger? | Dec 5 Times Now
Newshour | The UPA wins the FDI in retail vote in the Parliament. This of course would not have been possible without the ample help of BSP and SP. Both the parties staged a walkout. So, by winning this vote can the government claim to have emerged stronger?13:24
The best of FDI debate Times Now
After two days of grueling debates on the FDI in retail, the UPA government finally wins the vote. However, the Opposition has claimed that the government has suffered a moral defeat. A look at some of the best of the FDI debate in the Lok Sabha.2:08
UPA faced a moral defeat: TMC Times Now
TMC leader Sudip Bandhopadhyay says that the government might have won the FDI in retail vote but has suffered a moral defeat in the hands of the Opposition. JD(U) Sharad Yadav also opined that the government barely managed to scrape through.10:28
UPA ecstatic over FDI in retail vote Times Now
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath says that this victory is a battle against BJP's politics and double-speak. External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid and Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal also speak on the FDI vote.4:33
Win technical, not moral: Sushma Swaraj Times Now
Leader of the Opposition Sushma Swaraj says that the UPA government won the vote technically, but failed on moral grounds. She also accuses the SP and BSP of shying away from a vote and says that they stand exposed.7:09
Reform & pragmatism wins: Tiwari Times Now
MoS Information and Broadcast Manish Tiwari announces to the media that the UPA government has won the FDI in retail vote. He says that the vote today was a battle between reform and retrogression, and that ultimately reform and pragmatism won.15:34
253 vs 218 - Govt wins retail FDI vote Times Now
With a majority of 251 votes, the UPA government wins the FDI in retail vote. Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj even accused the SP and Mulayam Singh Yadav for abstaining from voting and bringing FDI into the country.31:59
FDI in retail | Final argument by TMC Times Now
TMC MP Saugata Roy lays down on the table the final argument on the FDI in retail policy. The Parliament will then vote on the policy after the debate is over.5:05
Sushma attacks on Congress & FDI India TV
During her speech, BJP leader Sushma Swaraj tells the House to vote in favour of motion against FDI in retail, says that had Mulayam Singh voted today, there would have been no FDI in retail; points out government’s contradictions, says those in big cars wil...10:11
Sushma blames SP for allowing retail FDI Times Now
Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj directly blames Mulayam Singh Yadav (SP) for abstaining from voting. She says that if only he had stayed back and voted, the motion for FDI in retail could have been defeated. SP and BSP walked out of the Lok Sabha minutes be...13:49
FDI in retail | Sushma speaks again Times Now
Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj says that the debate on FDI in retail has been insightful and detailed. She points out that 14 parties in House oppose the move and if SP had stayed back and voted, the motion could have been defeated.48:52
Commerce Min sums up FDI debate Times Now
Commerce and Textiles Minister Anand Sharma points out that not only will the farmers' produce be sold across the country, it will also be exported, if the FDI in retail policy is passed. He also pointed out that only four percent of the Indian food industry c...9:15
'Purti group also has multi-brand investment' Times Now
Deepender Singh Hooda passes a stinging remark that even BJP president Nitin Gadkari's company Purti group had set up several multi-brand retail supermarkets to cater to the urban middle class. Quoting from the Purti website, Hooda points out that the company ...13:09
Lalu lightens mood in Parliament Times Now
The FDI in retail debate has been raging for two days now, and finally when the RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav takes the stage, the mood instantly changes. His first question is directed at Murli Manohar Joshi - Why are you so against FDI? What make is your watc...16:06
FDI in retail | MM Joshi speaks Times Now
Newshour | Murli Manohar Joshi speaks on the FDI in retail debate and says that the BJP never promoted the policy. He says that the manifesto of the BJP always rejected the FDI in retail policy.25:58
Prof Rajalakshmi on FDI & Cauvery issue Captain News
Sinthanai Kalam | Professor Rajalakshmi gives her balanced view on FDI in multi-brand retail and on whether it will help the country in some way. She also talks about the Cauvery water sharing dispute.20:36
Has Cong struck a deal with the SP, BSP? Headlines Today
Congress MP Lada Gopal Raj, BJP MP Kalikesh Singh Deo and RLD MP Jayant Choudhury justify their party's stand in the Parliament. In a test of conviction for Mulayam and Mayawati, the UP leaders hold the final say in the crucial FDI vote in Parliament. Although...19:24
Congress leaders defend stand on FDI Headlines Today
Congress MP Lada Raj Gopal defends the UPA government's determined stand to guide the FDI in retail policy through Parliament. With the FDI in retail vote looming large, the government is headed to a comfortable win over the BJP-led opposition. The vote in bo...13:41
Will the UPA govt sail through the FDI test? Headlines Today
Headlines Today political editor Javed Ansari, CPI leader D Raja and senior journalist Sanjeev Srivastava talk about the various outcomes of the FDI debate in Parliament. The vote in both the Houses boils down to the decisions taken by either Mayawati or Mulay...1:43
Vote on FDI in retail today JAIHIND TV
There will be a vote on FDI in retail in the Lok Sabha today, after the discussion on the subject ended yesterday. Leader of the Opposition Sushma Swaraj alleged that the government's claims of increasing employment opportunities, farmers getting more remunera...16:40
Political leaders discuss Parliament vote on FDI Headlines Today
After a massive showdown in the Lok Sabha over the introduction FDI in multi-brand retail, a crucial vote on the matter has been scheduled for today. With Kapil Sibal leading the government in the FDI debate against the BJP's Sushma Swaraj, the government expe...46:21
Which way with the House sway? Captain News
Achil Vandhavai | The FDI in retail vote becomes inevitable today. With the SP and BSP still sitting on the fence, the vote could go either way. Will the government manage to scrape through?3:08
Govt, Oppn prep for all-important FDI vote Aaj Tak
The government and the opposition are gearing up for Day 2 of the debate on FDI in retail. The debate will be followed by the all-important vote in both Houses of Parliament. The voting is likely to take place post 6pm, after the BJP tables its motion against ...5:06
Fiery FDI debate to resume on conclusive day Times Now
The potshots-filled debate in the Lok Sabha on FDI in retail will continue on Wednesday, December 5, when the heated discussion will culminate in a vote. The winter test of UPA will be over only at the end of the vote. However, it remains to be seen whether Mu...9:46
Sushma vs Sibal on FDI in retail Aaj Tak
Tuesday was a day of marathon debates in the Lok Sabha over the issue of FDI in retail. Leading the charge against the proposal was Sushma Swaraj of the BJP. Countering her were Kapil Sibal. The voting will take place on Wednesday, that could expose the stand ...27:21
Who won Day 1 - UPA or NDA? | Dec 4, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj lashed out a tirade against the UPA government on the FDI in retail policy. Kapil Sibal of the Congress did not sit quiet, he also rebutted every single claim of Sushma Swaraj and accused the BJP of politicising th...2:38
EC unhappy with direct cash transfer scheme Times Now
The Election Commission puts a hold on the direct cash transfer scheme on all poll-bound States and questions the timing of the scheme. The EC has announced that the government's reply is not satisfactory and that the scheme needs to be pulled off from States ...2:00
FDI in retail | Fiery debate in Parliament Times Now
Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj slams the FDI in retail policy by stating that it was not done with consensus and that it will affect farmers drastically. Kapil Sibal however hit back saying that FDI in retail would help the farmers get a fair price for the...25:41
FDI in retail | Sibal rebuts Sushma Times Now
Kapil Sibal defends FDI in retail and says that it is foolish to think that farmers would be at the losing end. He says that FDI in retail would help the farmers get a fair price for their produce. He also quotes from an old interview of Sitaram Yechury that s...32:13
Sibal defends FDI in retail in LS Aaj Tak
Kapil Sibal takes up a spirited defence of the UPA's FDI in retail proposal. He quotes facts and figures from figures of transactions between Pepsico, Metro Cash and Carry's dealing with farmers to buttress arguments that farmers would be benefited by arrival ...12:04
Kapil defends FDI in retail India TV
Kapil Sibal, lawyer and the fire-fighter of the UPA government, gets into action in the Lok Sabha to defend the UPA's policy on FDI in retail. He makes a strong pitch for investment in this sector to help farmers and rural economy, that he says sorely needs ca...26:14
Sibal leads Govt's defence on FDI in retail Times Now
Defending the FDI in retail in Parliament, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Kapil Sibal alleges that the Opposition parties are unnecessarily hyping up the entire issue. He says that it is up to the state governments to take a final call o...6:10
FDI in retail | TMC MP opposes policy Times Now
TMC MP Saugata Roy begins his speech by praising Sushma Swaraj's tirade against the government and FDI in retail. Roy also says that the Chinas and Americas will benefit, but India will not from the FDI in retail policy.30:10
FDI in retail | Sushma Swaraj speaks Times Now
Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Sushma Swaraj carries out a tirade against the FDI in retail policy citing several examples as to why the policy will not work in India. She even says that Walmart introduces itself with predatory pricing and kills all the s...3:48
Amendments to IT Act necessary, agrees Sibal Headlines Today
Following the news of wrongful detention of to men from Mumbai for alleged offensive Facebook posts in a closed group, Communications and IT Minister Kapil Sibal has said that certain amendments to the IT Act is necessary to prevent the misuse of law.4:05
Kapil Sibal condemns Mumbai girl's arrest Times Now
Reacting to the arrest of a Mumbai girl who posted an alleged anti-Bal Thackeray comment on her Facebook wall, Telecom and IT Minister Kapil Sibal says that this is a serious misuse of the law. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena has justified the action of Maharashtra polic...6:26
Govt challenges CAG's 2G loss estimate Captain News
Kapil Sibal, P Chidambaram and Manish Tiwari during a press conference slams CAG for estimating a Rs 1.76 lakh crore loss to the exchequer for spectrum allocation at rates fixed in 2001. The leaders demanded that the CAG overhaul its method of calculations.36:56
Congress defends 2G auction Headlines Today
Congress leaders including Finance Minister P Chidambaram, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal and Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tiwari has come out defending the 2G auction after Opposition called the auction a flop show. Chidambaram says that the gov...35:36
GoM defends 2G auction Times Now
While Finance Minister P Chidambram says the 2G spectrum auction is not over and the government will make substantial gains once the process is complete, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal terms the poor response to the 2G spectrum as the 'hen that laid golden eggs ...4:03
Political war over dismal 2G auction Times Now
While the central government blames the Comptroller and Auditor General for the disappointing auction of 2G spectrum for his estimated price of it, the BJP has come out and said that the government is trying to hurried cover its own shortcomings in the auction...2:34
2G auction aftermath: Govt goes for CAG throat Times Now
After the disappointing auction of the 2G spectrum which did not even garner one-fourth of the expected revenue, the government has launched a fresh attack on the Comptroller and Auditor General for his estimated cost of the 2G spectrum. Congress general secre...1:43
Obama's victory helps India-US relations: Sibal Captain News
Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Kapil Sibal, congratulates President Obama for his re-election. Sibal also says that Obama coming into power would mean a lot to India as the countries have always shared a friendly vibe.1:02
Only 100 free SMSes per SIM Times Now
In an effort to reduce the onslaught of pesky SMSes by bulk senders, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has announced that only 100 free SMSes will be allowed per day per SIM. Any SMS that crosses the 100 limit will be charged no less than 50 pai...2:34
Police Commemoration Day celebrated Captain News
All across the country, all the CRPF jawans and other police officers, who had lost their lives fighting crime and terror were honoured on the occasion of the Police Commemoration Day. The martyrs who laid down their lives, in the line of duty, for the country...46:39
Market Hour | Sibal supports spectrum fee & more ET NOW
On Market Hour: Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal supports levying one time spectrum fees but says the Cabinet will take the final decision. Market Hour speaks to Rajan Mathews from COAI, Swati Kulkarni from UTI AMC and Mohit Sarat from Luthra & Luthra for their re...20:19
Kapil Sibal defends reforms Headlines Today
Union HRD Minister Kapil Sibal defends raising the cap on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance from 26 percent to 49 percent and the opening up of investment in the pension sector. Commenting on BJP's reaction to the recent reforms proposed by the Cong...27:22
Govt gloats over SC verdict on 2G auctions Headlines Today
Finance Minister P Chidambaram, Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal and Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid hold a joint presser to welcome the Supreme Court verdict on the Presidential reference. The apex court ruled that since the prime purpose of the governme...47:22
Market Hour| Inflation, Spain 2013 Budget & more ET NOW
On Market Hour: Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, RBI talks about concerns over inflationary risks; Rakesh Jhunjhunwala of RARE Enterprises on Global Insights with Punita Sinha Kumar about sectors to bet on; Dhiraj Sachdev and Varun Lohchad on where investors sh...17:34
Sibal reacts to the SC judgement on auctions Headlines Today
In the backdrop of the Supreme Court's observation on the allocation of natural resources, Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal provides the government's detailed response. Claiming that the SC judgement has brought clarity on the issue of auctions, he adds that...3:01
Sibal welcomes clarity on auction Times Now
Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal speaks at a news conference following the Supreme Court's clarification on the Presidential reference. The SC stated that the auction order was restricted to the telecom spectrum and not to all natural resources. This has strengthe...2:05
Free roaming from next year Aaj Tak
In the midst of general hikes and the attendant inflation, comes the news from the Telecom Ministry of zero roaming charges, applicable from next year. Telecom operators who operate on circle basis will now have to make attempts at migrating to the new regime ...1:53
Sibal: No roaming charges from 2013 Headlines Today
With the recent price hikes in fuel and essential commodities taking a toll on the common man, the government has finally provided the people with a breather. Kapil Sibal, Union Minister of Communications and Information Technology, has decided to do away with...2:23
PM's speech: Congress backs, Opposition slams Headlines Today
In an attempt to explain the recent steps taken by the government including the diesel price hike, cap of six cylinders on subsidized LPG and the FDI in retail, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed the nation saying the reform measures taken by the UPA were...2:27
Oppn calls PM's speech uninspiring Times Now
The Opposition calls Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's message uninspiring. The PM defended the economic reforms as tough measures for tough times. He claims the decision was taken in the larger interest of the country and people should not be misled by those sp...1:22
Ragging video puts NIT Warangal in the spotlight Times Now
A video of a ragging incident in NIT Warangal has surfaced. The juniors are kicked and stripped in the video. The police are verifying its authenticity. HRD Minister Kapil Sibal and the college authorities have refrained from making any comments on the issue. ...8:24
8 AM Bulletin | September 1, 2012 | Aaj Tak Aaj Tak
Gujarat's Chief Minister Narendra Modi appeared on a live chat on Google Plus Hangout, which was hosted by actor Ajay Devgn. He fielded questions from netizens but remained mum on the Naroda Patiya case. MNS chief Raj Thackeray has demanded singer Asha Bhonsle...4:05
Maken, Sibal talk on Unmukt's behalf Headlines Today
Sports Minister Ajay Maken and HRD Minister Kapil Sibal talk to Valson Thampu, Principal of St Stephen's college and pressurize him into letting Unmukt sit for his second semester examinations. Thampu had earlier said that it was upto the Delhi University admi...34:37
Should Unmukt Chand be penalized? | Aug 30, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | Asking Unmukt Chand to choose between sports and academics, St Stephen's college debars the cricketer from writing his examinations, citing lack of attendance. Should he be penalized for playing for his country?12:46
Unmukt vs College | August 30, 2012 Headlines Today
News Night | Asking Unmukt Chand to choose between sports and academics, St Stephen's College debars the U-19 cricket champion from writing his examinations. Is the college being too pedantic? Can't they make an exception?37:10
Sibal leads government charge against the BJP Times Now
Raking up the 2001 coffins scam, the government seems to be pulling out all the skeletons from the BJP closet is response to what it terms 'silly' allegations against the UPA. HRD Minister Kapil Sibal launches a direct attack on senior BJP Leader Arun Jaitley ...5:55
JD(U) says yes to debate on Coalgate Headlines Today
JD(U) says yes to a debate on Coalgate and no to BJP disrupting the Parliament. It could well be a political barter as the Cabinet has approved the bill for a Central University at Motihari, favouring Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over Kapil Sibal, who wanted it...2:52
Green signal for Central University in Motihari Headlines Today
The Cabinet has cleared the bill, giving the go-ahead for the Central University to be set up at Motihari in Bihar. This has come as a blow to Kapil Sibal who had opposed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and wanted the varsity to be set up in Gaya. This could be th...25:52
Govt readies for numbers game | August 27, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | The Prime Minister offers a defense on the coal scam, while the BJP rejects it completely. The angry Government calls for a confidence motion challenging the BJP and refuses to bow down to Opposition pressure. Will this crisis ever end?1:08
Chidambaram denies 'zero loss theory' on Coalgate Headlines Today
Finance Minister Chidambaram has clarified that the Congress never put forward a 'zero loss theory' on Coalgate. According to his statement, there will be loss or gain only when coal is mined. Reports have stated that the exchequer suffered a huge loss. BJP's ...19:08
Jaitley calls govt's defense 'invented logic' Headlines Today
BJP's General Secretary Arun Jaitley speaks at a press conference, attacking the zero-loss theory. He calls it propoganda and not the truth. He slams Finance Minister P Chidambaram's claims that there was no loss as nothing was mined. He compares the zero-loss...20:47
Is Modi's protest contradictory? | August 24, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | Calling the Government's move to block Twitter on assault on the freedom of speech, Narendra Modi blacks out his profile picture and stands up for free speech. Is Modi's position self contradictory, given his stand on tough and strict governance?21:11
Education Conclave 2012 Headlines Today
India's best academicians attend the India Today Education Conclave 2012. The theme of the conclave was 'public private partnership' in education and how to make it work in India. Kapil Sibal, the HRD Minister, also attended the conclave.11:20
Modi stands up for free speech | August 24, 2012 Headlines Today
News Night | Narendra Modi changes his profile picture to a complete black image protesting against the Government's decision to block Twitter. He stands up for free speech and expresses dissent over the Government's threat of punitive action against the socia...2:00
Websites must follow Indian laws: MHA Times Now
The Ministry of Home Affairs has categorically stated that all websites must follow Indian laws and must exercise social responsibility. The Government is not curbing freedom of speech, but the websites must comply with certain orders, say the sources in MHA.2:08
30 hate pages not blocked yet: MHA Times Now
Pages containing hate messages, 28 on Twitter, have still not been blocked. According to the sources in MHA, the Government might resort to legal action if the pages are not blocked quickly. The Government is also mulling over blocking Twitter if the company d...5:04
Kapil Sibal addresses the Education Conclave 2012 Headlines Today
Making a strong pitch for public-private partnership in education, Union HRD Minister Kapil Sibal expounded the necessity of the 'infrastracture' status for education. Calling for increased opportunities in college education, Kapil Sibal also explained the dif...39:19
Is controlling Twitter really necessary? | Aug 23 Times Now
Newshour | The Government has threatened punitive action against Twitter if it fails to block accounts that contain hate messages. Is the Government justified in restricting social media freedom? Or should this be done to prevent hate crimes in future?1:16
Govt wants erring Twitter accounts blocked Times Now
The Home Ministry writes to the IT Ministry asking for a shutdown of few Twitter accounts that spread hate messages. The Government has asked Twitter to comply with its order, and if the company does not follow the orders, then strict action might be taken aga...4:33
Sibal: National law to stop abuse of social media Headlines Today
Telecom minister Kapil Sibal says Facebook and Google have recognised the sensitivity of the issue which created a threat to communal harmony and are cooperating with the govt. He hopes for a national law to stop abuse of social media based on public interest....5:57
Sibal wants law to prevent social media misuse