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Cabinet hikes ministry's powers for highway projects to Rs.500 crore

June 13, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Union cabinet Thursday raised to Rs.500 crore the financial limit of the road transport ministry to sanction national highways projects.

IT sleuths search Ekta Kapoor, family's premises

April 30, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Mumbai, April. Apr 30 (IANS) Around 100 sleuths of the Income Tax Department carried out search operations at the offices, residences, studios and other properties of top officials of film production house Balaji Telefims here Monday, an official said.

Cops hunt for suspected terrorists in Thane

April 22, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Thane, April 22 (IANS) Teams of police and commandos launched a massive combing operation in Thane Monday following reports that a group of around five suspected terrorists was holed up in an area, officials said.

Special schemes being implemented in Left Wing Extremism affected states

April 18, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 18 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in its meeting held on April 2 approved the continuation of Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS) for LWE affected states for 12th Five Year Plan to fund upgradation of special forces of states.

Heavy snowfall in J-K blocks vehicular movement on NH-1A

January 18, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Anantnag, Jan 18 (ANI): The vehicular movement on the 300-km-long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-1A) remained suspended after heavy snowfall on Friday, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded amid chaos and traffic bottlenecks.

Heavy snowfall forces closure of Mughal Road in J-K, leaving tourists stranded

January 5, 2013 at 11:51 AM

Rajouri, Jan 5 (ANI): Heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir has blocked the historical Mughal Road, an arterial road connecting several districts with the rest of the state, leaving tourists stranded.

New York Marathon to be held despite Sandy

November 1, 2012 at 1:00 PM

New York, Nov 1 (IANS) The New York Marathon will go ahead Sunday as scheduled in spite of huge damages from Superstorm Sandy, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said.

NYC Marathon preparation continues

October 31, 2012 at 5:00 PM

New York, Oct 31 (IANS) The New York marathon organisers will explore all possibilities to move the event forward despite deadly superstorm Sandy causing havoc in the city.

Paraplegic stranded in New Mexico desert drags himself 4 miles over 3 days

October 24, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Washington, October 24 (ANI): A paraplegic man who said he was stranded in the New Mexico desert without his wheelchair dragged himself four miles down a dirt road for three days to find help.

Kitten travels 12km hidden behind car's front wheel

October 23, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Wellington, Oct 23 (ANI): A kitten has been aptly named Axle after completing a daring 12km journey across South Auckland hidden behind a car's front wheel.

Tamara Ecclestone manages to change outfits as she heads to 3 parties

June 23, 2012 at 2:28 PM

London, June 23 (ANI): Tamara Ecclestone seemed to have had a very busy evening on Wednesday as she headed to three different parties in London.

New particles could be detected as they accumulate around black holes

June 19, 2012 at 7:52 PM

Washington, June 19 (ANI): Scientists at the Vienna University of Technology have presented a method to prove the existence of hypothetical "axions".

KJo's 40th birthday bash a black and white affair

May 26, 2012 at 3:14 AM

Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) It was supposed to be Bollywood's party of the year, and that it truly seemed like it was! From Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Bipasha Basu to Aamir Khan, Vidya Balan and Jaya Bachchan --Bollywood's who's who, dressed predominantly in black and white, attended filmmaker Karan Johar's grand 40th birthday bash, at the Taj Lands End hotel here Friday night.

Albanian fugitive held after 15 years in London

April 11, 2012 at 11:47 PM

London, April 11 (IANS) An Albanian accused of multiple murders in his native country and on the run for 15 years, has been finally arrested in north London.

Major fire at multi-storied building in South Kolkata

March 29, 2012 at 9:45 PM

Kolkata, March 29 (IANS) A major fire broke out in a multi-storied building in South Kolkata's posh business hub of Chowringhee Thursday, the fire department said.

Israeli embassy blast victim likely to be left partially paralysed, say doctors

February 14, 2012 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Doctors treating the wife of an Israeli diplomat injured in the car explosion on Tuesday said that the injury was serious and she was likely to be left partially paralysed.

First racially abused and now Anton Ferdinand receives 'bullet' in post

January 28, 2012 at 9:09 PM

London, Jan 28(ANI): Queensland Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand has received a bullet in a post less than 24 hours before his team's match against Chelsea where he would face John Terry, whom he had accused of racially abusing him.

First racially abused and now Anton Ferdinand receives 'bullet' in post

January 28, 2012 at 12:03 PM

London, Jan 28(ANI): Queensland Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand has received a bullet in a post less than 24 hours before his team's match against Chelsea where he would face John Terry, whom he had accused of racially abusing him.

John Terry's residence raided while he plays Premier League game

December 24, 2011 at 11:59 AM

London, Dec 24(ANI): Chelsea captain John Terry's residence in Oxshott, Surrey was targeted by a group of attackers while he was playing a Premier League match against Tottenham Spurs.

Warne makes terrified face on roller coaster while his son relaxes

December 21, 2011 at 12:57 PM

London, Dec 21 (ANI): Shane Warne was snapped looking terrified on a roller coater while his son Jackson relaxed in his seat at Movie World on Australia's Gold Coast on Tuesday.

Cole says didn't hear Terry make racist "f****** black c***' rant

October 27, 2011 at 3:38 PM

London, Oct.27 (ANI): Chelsea star Ashley Cole will tell the Football Association (FA) that he did not hear club skipper John Terry making any racist comments to Queens Park Ranger (QPR) star Anton Ferdinand.

Australia to play England in June ODI series

September 29, 2011 at 1:52 PM

Sydney, Sep.29 (ANI): Australia is due to play its third one-day series in four years in England next June and July following the release of the England and Wales Cricket Board's 2012 schedule on Wednesday.

More trouble for Maran as CBI to seek clarification on Aircel-Maxis deal

June 15, 2011 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is expected to seek clarification from Union Textiles Minister Dayanidhi Maran on allegations about the Aircel-Maxis deal in the first week of July.

Hairstylist reveals Kate's wedding 'hair do' secrets

May 1, 2011 at 12:38 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): The secrets behind the enchanting hairstyle sported by royal bride Kate that wowed the world have been revealed by the hairdresser himself, who said he had to fight back tears as he saw her walk up the aisle.

Discovery scheduled to return to Earth for the final time on Wednesday

March 8, 2011 at 10:52 AM

Washington, Mar 8 (ANI): Space shuttle Discovery is scheduled to return to Earth for the final time on Wednesday, March 9.

Suspected US operatives lying low or leaving Pakistan following Davis' arrest

March 1, 2011 at 12:41 PM

Islamabad, Mar 1(ANI): At least thirty suspected covert US operatives have suspended their activities in Pakistan and twelve have already left the country following the arrest of CIA contractor Raymond Davis, sources have revealed.

Kate Moss sizzles in Longchamp shoot for latest bag collection

February 12, 2011 at 4:31 PM

London, Feb 12 (ANI): Kate Moss' latest shoot for Longchamp has proved that there is indeed no better person to shill Kate Moss' style than the supermodel herself.

Kate Middleton's royal wedding hen night venue revealed

January 16, 2011 at 11:48 AM

London, Jan 16 (ANI): It seems Kate Middleton is considering holding her hen night at a new bar called 86, located on London's trendy Fulham Road in Kensington, after having celebrated her 29th birthday there with friends last week.

India, Cyprus exchange views to promote tourism

October 26, 2010 at 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (ANI): India and Cyprus on Tuesday exchanged ideas in the tourism sector with a view to promote tourism between the two nations.

Brit boy, 4, found dead in tumble dryer

July 27, 2010 at 1:42 PM

London, July 27 (ANI): A four-year-old boy, after being reported missing from the garden of his home, was found dead in a tumble dryer.

Tiger Woods' relationship with steroid-tainted doc still not clear

February 20, 2010 at 2:33 PM

New York, Feb 20 (ANI): Tiger Woods may have tried to come clean on the accusations of using performance-enhancing drugs but some are still waiting for more answers from the shamed golfer.

Hundreds participate in 'Cancer walk' in Delhi

January 31, 2010 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan.31 (ANI): Hundreds of people participated in the Indian Cancer Society Walk held here on Sunday to show their solidarity to those affected by the disease.

Inquiry launched into Indian-origin taxi driver's death in Auckland

January 31, 2010 at 5:47 PM

Auckland, Jan. 31 (ANI): A homicide inquiry has been launched in the death of an Indian-origin taxi driver in Auckland suburbs in the early hours of this morning.

Deriba Merga, Mary Keitany win Delhi Half Marathon

November 1, 2009 at 11:07 AM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (ANI): Olympian Deriba Merga of Ethiopia won the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon in men's section while Kenya's Mary Keitany won the women's category.

Fatigued shiftworkers 'at high risk of sleepy driving'

October 9, 2009 at 3:47 PM

Wellington, October 9 (ANI): People involved in odd shifts or night shifts are likely to be at high risk of sleepy driving, Australian researchers have found.

US universities reach out to Delhi students

October 6, 2009 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct.6 (ANI): Representatives of 17 American educational institutions will participate in a U.S. University Fair to be held in New Delhi on October 8, from 1:30 to 5:30 pm, at the Fulbright House, 12 Hailey Road.

Ashanti unites with Judy Garland's daughter to celebrate Wizard Of Oz

September 22, 2009 at 1:47 PM

Washington, Sept 22 (ANI): Popstar Ashanti is teaming up with singer/actress Judy Garland's daughter Lorna Luft to perform at the 70th anniversary of film classic 'The Wizard Of Oz', it has emerged.

22 killed, 60 injured in NWFP suicide blast

September 18, 2009 at 2:02 PM

Islamabad, Sep.18 (ANI): At least 22 people were killed and more than 60 wounded in a suicide attack in Kohat on Friday.

Rose McGowan loses elbow part during new film stunt

September 9, 2009 at 12:52 PM

Washington, Sep 9 (ANI): Rose McGowan has lost some part of her elbow after suffering serious injury on the sets of her new film 'Red Sonja', which is being directed by her fiance Robert Rodriguez.

Computer engineers worst, farmers best drivers in UK

September 7, 2009 at 1:08 PM

London, Sept 7 (ANI): Road accident records in the UK show that computer engineers are the worst drivers on the road, while farmers are the best.

Scientists propose new way to reproduce a black hole in the lab

August 22, 2009 at 12:54 PM

Washington, August 22 (ANI): In a new research, a team of scientists at Dartmouth university has proposed a new way of creating a reproduction black hole in the laboratory on a much-tinier scale than their celestial counterparts.

5 security personnel killed, 4 injured in Swat suicide car bomb attack

August 15, 2009 at 4:09 PM

Peshawar, Aug 15 (ANI): At least five security personnel were killed and four others including a civilian,were injured in a suicide car bomb attack at a checkpoint in Swat valley on Saturday.

Gwyneth Paltrow debones chicken in online cooking video

July 25, 2009 at 1:18 PM

London, July 25 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow showed off her culinary skills by uploading an online video of herself, which showed the actress deboning a chicken.

Xinjiang Muslims gear up for Friday prayers, but at home

July 10, 2009 at 3:18 PM

Urumqi (China), July 10 (ANI): Some mosques in Xinjiang's restive capital Urumqi were closed Friday, even as Muslims were being persuaded to attend their weekly congregational prayer at home following Sunday's deadly riot that killed at least 156 people.

Man sues 'karaoke' Wizard of Oz production

May 31, 2009 at 1:18 PM

London, May 31 (ANI): A production of The Wizard of Oz failed so miserably in working its magic that a member of the audience is suing it.

George Harrison's unseen lyrics go on display

May 10, 2009 at 11:48 AM

London, May 10 (IANS) Previously unseen lyrics penned by late George Harrison have been put on display at the Beatle's London recording studios.

26/11 trial: Court orders medical examination to determine Kasab's age

April 24, 2009 at 2:16 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) A special court here Friday ordered a medical test to determine the correct age of Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone Pakistani terrorist caught alive in the November 2008 terror strike on Mumbai.

Chef Mario Batali jokes he's Gwyneth Paltrow's 'Frenemy'

April 23, 2009 at 3:36 PM

Washington, Apr 23 (ANI): American chef Mario Batali has joked that when actress Gwyneth Paltrow wrote about a "frenemy" who was once "hell-bent" on taking her down, she was not referring to actress Winona Ryder.

Mumbai Police to launch no- honking campaign

February 5, 2009 at 1:10 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (ANI): In a bid to bring down noise pollution, the traffic police in Mumbai has launched a no-honking campaign from Thursday.

Hollywood stars wow crowds at Obama Ball

January 21, 2009 at 4:46 PM

Washington, Jan 21 (ANI): A host of celebrities including Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, enthralled the audience at the first presidential Inaugural Ball, which was open to the public.

Kate Winslet 'talks about work - even in bed'

January 21, 2009 at 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Kate Winslet just can't get enough of talking about her work - even in bed, according to the actress' director husband Sam Mendes

DiCaprio doesn't mind missing out on an Oscar

January 2, 2009 at 12:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio doesn't mind the fact that he hasn't won an Oscar, and insists that he hasn't yet reached his full potential in the movie industry.

Santa's driver thrashed for singing carols too loudly!

December 14, 2008 at 5:23 PM

London, Dec 14 (ANI): Santa's sleigh driver was seriously injured after being punched to the ground by an angry man who complained that he was singing Christmas carols too loudly.

James Bond memorabilia up for grabs

November 27, 2008 at 5:23 PM

London, Nov 27 (ANI): Brit auction house Bonhams is auctioning off James Bond memorabilia at London's Olympia on December 1.

Kate Winslet livid over 'airbrushed photo' claims

November 5, 2008 at 12:18 PM

London, Nov 5 (ANI): Hollywood actress Kate Winslet has strongly refuted claims suggesting that her pictures in Vanity Fair magazine have been airbrushed.

Nirad Chaudhuri honoured by Oxford, his adopted home

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Oxford, Oct 4 (IANS) A blue plaque was put up Friday at the Oxford home of the late Indian writer Nirad C. Chaudhuri, who spent his last 17 years in the leafy suburbs of this English university town.

Nirad Chaudhuri honoured by Oxford, his adopted home

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Oxford, Oct 4 (IANS) A blue plaque was put up Friday at the Oxford home of the late Indian writer Nirad C. Chaudhuri, who spent his last 17 years in the leafy suburbs of this English university town.

Charlotte Church's baby christened

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Jun 30 (ANI): Welsh singer Charlotte Church's baby daughter was christened in a small family ceremony on June 30.