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Everything you need to know about Amrapur Gram Bharti: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Sensex closes 0.30 percent down; healthcare, bank stocks plummet

May 20, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed Monday's trade down 0.30 percent as there was heavy selling in healthcare, bank, consumer durables, oil and gas and capital goods stocks.

Telecom players eye higher call rates for survival

May 19, 2013 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Indian mobile telephone companies have come a long way and no longer perceive lowering prices and increasing subscribers as tools for survival. To ensure their sustenance, telecom players in India are slowly hiking call rates and doing away with promotional offers.

BJP's post-Karnataka gloom: Neither united nor untainted (Comment)

May 18, 2013 at 2:30 PM

The Bharatiya Janata Party's problems seem to be increasing with the approach of the state assembly elections later this year and the general elections in 2014.

Sensex closes flat; capital goods stocks gain

May 17, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets Friday closed in marginally positive territory, with scrips of capital goods, bank, power, realty and public sector undertakings (PSUs) gaining.

Being crowd-puller not enough to be PM: Uma Bharti

May 15, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Uma Bharti Wednesday said a leader cannot be a prime ministerial candidate just because "he is a crowd puller".

GSM subscribers up by 3.51 million

May 15, 2013 at 2:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The total number of GSM subscribers in April 2013 stood at 664.45 million, up by 3.51 million, according to data released by Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) Wednesday.

Sensex closes flat; healthcare stocks gain

May 14, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets closed flat Tuesday, a day after it plummeted to its lowest levels since May last year.

Glamourise your wardrobe

May 14, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Floral print dresses, corset and bustier saris are a few must-items to make your wardrobe trendy.

Sensex down two percent on profit booking

May 13, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets Monday closed 2.14 percent down on profit-booking and weak global cues.

CRPF sets up camps to combat Maoist activities in Gaya

May 11, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Gaya, May 11 (ANI): Troopers from the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) set up camps along a crucial supply line of Maoists to combat their activities in the Gaya.

Walmart allowed to open stores in Himachal: Minister

May 10, 2013 at 9:58 PM

Shimla, May 10 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh has allowed the entry of private retail outlets, including Bharti-Walmart, to open stores so that consumers could get quality products at cheaper rates, state Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.S. Bali said here Friday.

No CBI probe in Delhi cop's death: Court

May 9, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday rejected two pleas seeking a CBI probe into the death of a constable who collapsed during an anti-rape protest here last year and the quashing of cases filed against eight people for his death.

Court rejects plea for CBI probe in Delhi cop's death

May 9, 2013 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday rejected two pleas seeking a CBI probe into the death of a constable who collapsed during an anti-rape protest here last year and the quashing of cases filed against eight protesters for vandalism.

Sensex ends Tuesday's trade one percent higher

May 7, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets closed Tuesday's trade over one percent up and touched its highest level in the last three months.

Cabinet approves changes to National Rural Livelihoods Mission (Aajeevika)

May 6, 2013 at 7:44 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): In a major boost to the roll out of the women's self help group model across the country, the Union Cabinet has cleared important changes to the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (Aajeevika).

Hindutva leaders can guarantee Muslim security: Uma Bharti

May 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Only right-wing Hindutva leaders can guarantee the security of Muslims in India, BJP leader Uma Bharti said Sunday, as she defended Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, facing fire over handling of 2002 riots in his state.

Bharti Airtel to sell 5 percent stake to Qatar Foundation

May 3, 2013 at 3:00 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) India's largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel Friday said it will sell five percent stake to Doha-based Qatar Foundation Endowment for $1.26 billion.

Sensex rangebound; power, realty, IT stocks rise

April 29, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets witnessed choppy trading Monday, ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy review later this week.

SC issues notice to CBI on summons to Mittal, Ruia

April 26, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday issued notice to the CBI on a plea by Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel and Ravikant Ruia of Essar challenging their being summoned before a special court hearing the case relating to the allocation of 2G spectrum in 2002.

SC issues notice to CBI on summons to Mittal, Ruia

April 26, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday issued notice to the CBI on a plea by Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel and Ravikant Ruia of Essar challenging their being summoned before a special court hearing the case relating to the allocation of 2G spectrum in 2002.

Technology, consulting largest recruiters at ISB

April 26, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Hyderabad, April 26 (IANS) Technology and consulting were the largest recruiters at the Indian School of Business (ISB), which Friday announced that its 741 students of class of 2013 participated in the first integrated placements at Hyderabad and Mohali campuses.

SC issues CBI notice over summons to Mittal, Ruia

April 26, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the CBI on a plea by Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel and Ravikant Ruia of Essar challenging their summoning before the 2G special court in the spectrum allocation scam of 2002.

One lakh fine imposed on Shimla sweetmeat seller

April 26, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Shimla, April 26 (IANS) A sweetmeat seller was fined Rs.one lakh, the highest ever penalty in the state, by a designated officer for selling sweets that failed to comply with the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, an official said Friday.

PM to inaugurate national conference on National Panchayati Raj Day tomorrow

April 23, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 23 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will inaugurate a national conference to celebrate the National Panchayati Raj Day at the Vigyan Bhawan here on Wednesday.

2G case: Delhi court adjourns matter to April 29

April 22, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday posted for April 29 the hearing of the case relating to alleged irregularities in the allocation of 2G spectrum in which Bharti Airtel chief Sunil Mittal and Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia were summoned.

2G: SC judge withdraws from hearing on Mittal, Ruia pleas

April 18, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Supreme Court's Justice Anil R. Dave Thursday recused himself from the hearing on pleas of Bharti Airtel' Sunil Mittal and Essar Group's Ravi Ruia who have challenged the summons issued to them by the 2G case trial court.

Sensex jumps 285 points; interest sensitive stocks rise

April 18, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets rose more than one-and-half percent Thursday after a smart rally in interest-sensitive stocks like banks, capital goods and automobiles on hopes of an interest rate cut by the central bank early next month.

Freeze reservations in panchayats, says experts panel

April 18, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Reservations for women, scheduled castes/tribals (SC/STs) and other backward classes (OBCs) in panchayat raj institutions should be frozen for two or three terms so that they get the same opportunity as MPs and legislators to augment experience and knowledge, says an experts committee.

Nitish Katara murder: Court reserves judgment

April 16, 2013 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday reserved its judgment on appeals of three convicts against a trial court verdict awarding them life imprisonment for abducting and killing Nitish Katara in 2002.

2G case: Mittal, Ruia appear in Delhi court

April 16, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Bharti Airtel chief Sunil Mittal and Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia Tuesday appeared before a Delhi court following summons issued to them in a case relating to alleged irregularities in the allocation of 2G spectrum.

2G Scam: Sunil Mittal and Ravi Ruia appear in Delhi court

April 16, 2013 at 5:12 PM

Bharti Airtel chief Sunil Mittal and Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia on Tuesday appeared before a Delhi court following the orders issued to them regarding a case that relates them to the irregularities in the allocation of 2G spectrum.

2G case: Mittal, Ruia appear in Delhi court

April 16, 2013 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Bharti Airtel chief Sunil Mittal and Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia Tuesday appeared before a Delhi court following summons issued to them in a case relating to alleged irregularities in the allocation of 2G spectrum.

SC puts off hearing on Mittal, Ruia's pleas till Thursday

April 15, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court will decide Thursday as to which bench will hear the pleas of Bharti Airtel's Sunil Mittal and Essar's Ravi Ruia challenging the 2G special court's order summoning them to appear before it in connection with excess spectrum allocation scam during the BJP-led NDA regime in 2002.

Sibal presides over signing of tripartite MoU on ROW and NOFN

April 12, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 12 (ANI): The Central Government has approved a project to create National Optical Fibre Network (NOFN) connecting all the 2, 50,000 Gram Panchayats (GPs) in the country through Optical Cable (OFC).

India, Bangladesh to consider 'liberation war' film

April 11, 2013 at 10:04 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India and Bangladesh Friday agreed to consider a collaboration on producing a film depicting the 1971 "War of Liberation", officials said.

2G case: Mittal, Ruia appear in Delhi court

April 11, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Bharti Airtel CMD Sunil Mittal and Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia Wednesday appeared before a Delhi court following the summons issued to them in a case relating to alleged irregularities in allocation of 2G spectrum.

Air Vice Marshal Bharti takes over as SAASO Maintenance Command

April 11, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 11 (ANI): Air Vice Marshal VS Bharti has taken over as Senior Air and Administrative Staff Officer (SAASO), Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force.

Airtel can't enrol new 3G phone users in seven circles

April 11, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) In a setback to Bharti Airtel, the Supreme Court Thursday restrained the company from enrolling new subscribers and extending to them 3G services in seven circles where it does not have licences.

Sensex closes more than half a percent up; bank, IT

April 11, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed more than half a percent higher in Thursday's trade as bank, IT and capital goods stocks rallied.

India, Bangladesh to consider joint collaboration on mega-film on "War of Liberation"

April 11, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): India and Bangladesh on Thursday agreed to consider a joint collaboration for production of a mega film depicting the "War of Liberation".

How is user affected by SC decision over in 3G issue

April 11, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Supreme Court on Thursday restrained Bharti Airtel from enrolling new subscribers and extending to them 3G services in 7 circles where it does not have licenses.

Airtel can't enrol new 3G phone users in seven circles

April 11, 2013 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) In a setback to Bharti Airtel, the Supreme Court Thursday restrained the company from enrolling new subscribers and extending to them 3G services in seven circles where it does not have licences.

Essar's Ravi Ruia moves SC against 2G court order

April 9, 2013 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Essar group's Ravi Ruia Tuesday moved the Supreme Court challenging the 2G special court order summoning him to appear before it in connection with excess spectrum allocation to telcom companies.

Week's breather for Sunil Mittal, six others in 2G case (Roundup)

April 8, 2013 at 10:21 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday offered partial relief to Bharti Airtel chief Sunil Mittal and six others by directing the 2G case trial court not to withhold hearing till April 16 but also said it was free to proceed against any person not named in a charge sheet if there were material evidences against them.

Bharti Airtel defends roaming tie-ups in SC

April 8, 2013 at 10:05 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Bharti Airtel Monday questioned in the Supreme Court the Department of Telecommunications order asking it to terminate its roaming arrangements with other telecom operators to provide 3G services.

2G case: One-week breather for Sunil Mittal, six others

April 8, 2013 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday offered partial relief to Bharti Airtel CMD Sunil Mittal, Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia and five others by directing the 2G case trial court to put off hearing against them till April 16.

2G case: One-week breather for Sunil Mittal

April 8, 2013 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday offered partial relief to Bharti Airtel CMD Sunil Mittal by directing the 2G case trial court to put off hearing against him till April 16.

'Africa's young population is huge market for Indian business' (With Image)

April 6, 2013 at 10:28 AM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Indian firms should work to cash in on the demographic dividends on offer in the African continent, an Africa-based Indian corporate leader said here.

SC to hear Bharti Airtel plea against DoT order Monday

April 5, 2013 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court said Friday it would hear Bharti Airtel's petition challenging the Delhi High Court ruling restoring DoT's order directing it to halt its roaming 3G services in seven circles where it does not have a licence.

Government not playing big brother by digitising broadcasting: Tewari

April 5, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari said Friday that the government had no intention of playing "big brother" by getting access to real time data on the television choices of people through the cable TV digitization process and was willing to hand it over to a broadcasters body.

Sensex closes 0.32 percent down; FMCG, capital goods stocks plummet

April 5, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed Friday's trade 0.32 percent down, owing to heavy selling in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), capital goods, consumer durables, bank and media and entertainment stocks.

SC declines immediate hearing of Bharti Airtel petition

April 5, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday declined to hold an immediate hearing of a Bharti Airtel petition challenging the Delhi High Court ruling resurrecting the department of telecommunications (DoT) order directing it to halt its 3G services in several circles.

Court restores curbs on Airtel 3G roaming

April 4, 2013 at 9:57 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday set aside its earlier order which allowed telecom operator Bharti Airtel to continue providing 3G intra-circle roaming facilities with other service providers.

Industry has done a tremendous job in last few years: Rahul Gandhi

April 4, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, Apr 4 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hailed Indian industry for their contribution to the growth of Indian economy.

Rahul Gandhi to address CII annual meet today

April 4, 2013 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, Apr 4 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will address the annual general meeting of industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here today.

Will pass food bill in budget session: Thomas

April 3, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The government will enact the proposed right to food bill, covering 67 percent of the population, in the second half of the budget session April 22-May 10, Food Minister K.V. Thomas said here Wednesday.

HC notice to Prasar Bharti on sexual harassment

April 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the centre and the Prasar Bharti on a petition for directions to "stop the sexual harassment and exploitation" of the female radio presenters of the FM Gold channel of All India Radio.

Sensex up more than one percent; metal, capital goods stocks gain

April 2, 2013 at 7:25 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed Tuesday's trade nearly one percent up, owing to healthy buying in metal, capital goods, oil and gas, health care and bank stocks.

2G: SC to hear Sunil Mittal's plea April 8

April 2, 2013 at 4:21 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court will April 8 hear the plea of Bharti Airtel CMD Sunil Mittal challenging the order of a special Delhi court summoning him in the 2G case.

2G: SC to hear Sunil Mittal's plea April 8

April 2, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court will April 8 hear the plea of Bharti Airtel CMD Sunil Mittal challenging the order of a special Delhi court summoning him in the 2G case.

Dialogue best way to solve Ayodhya dispute: Uma Bharti

March 31, 2013 at 7:38 PM

Bhopal/New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) BJP leader Uma Bharti, who was Sunday appointed party vice president, said the best way to find a solution to the Ayodhya dispute was through talks.

PM to inaugurate CII national meet April 3

March 31, 2013 at 5:22 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the two-day national conference and annual general meeting of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here on Wednesday.

Prasar Bharti to be overhauled soon

March 30, 2013 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) A number of measures like improved content, setting up of a recruitment board, and filling up of vacant posts have been announced to invigorate Prasar Bharti - the country's public broadcaster.

This Andhra village has lessons to teach

March 29, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Gangadevipalli (Andhra Pradesh), March 29 (IANS) If India lives in its villages, then the model it perhaps must follow is Gangadevipalli, a hamlet in Andhra Pradesh's Warangal district where every house has the bare necessities of life, and more.

Sensex closes fiscal 2012-13 with 131 points gain

March 28, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed more than half a percent up on the last day of 2012-13 financial year Thursday on the back of healthy buying in metal, bank and capital goods stocks and settlement of monthly derivatives contracts.

Sensex closes flat; capital goods, bank stocks plummet

March 25, 2013 at 8:34 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed Monday's trade flat while capital goods, bank and automobile stocks plummeted.

Indian bureaucracy dangerous animal: Ramesh

March 23, 2013 at 8:10 PM

Ranchi, March 23 (IANS) India's bureaucracy was "the most dangerous animal in the world", Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said here Saturday.

Sensex rebounds 186 points; Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank rise

March 21, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Reversing four sessions of losing streak, a key index of Indian equities markets rebounded by nearly one percent Thursday, led by good buying support in banking and consumer durables stocks.

Essar, Airtel regret summons in 2G case

March 19, 2013 at 10:09 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Essar and the Bharti Group have expressed regret over summons of a Delhi court Tuesday to produce their top brass in a case relating to alleged irregularities in allotting excess telecom airwaves.

Airtel chairman, Essar promoter summoned in 2G case

March 19, 2013 at 6:33 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday summoned Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal and Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia in a case relating to alleged irregularities in allocation of excess spectrum during the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) regime.

2G case: Court summons Airtel chairman, Essar promoter

March 19, 2013 at 4:01 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday summoned Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal, former telecom secretary Shyamal Ghosh and Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia in a case relating to alleged irregularities in allocation of excess spectrum during the NDA regime.

`Nach Baliye 5' finalists Ravi-Sargun thank viewers

March 18, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta, one of the four finalist couples of dance reality show "Nach Baliye 5", have thanked the audience for helping them reach the finale stage.

5 Best CEOs of India

March 15, 2013 at 1:42 PM

India has been lucky enough to have some best CEOs in India who have proved highly productive in the economic growth of the country for decades. Here are the 5 best CEOs of India who have made extraordinary contributions to their organizations over times.

Classic Hindi melodies make a comeback (Music Feature)

March 15, 2013 at 12:22 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Enter a dance club here and chances are you'd find youngsters gyrating to the sensual "Dhak dhak karne laga" and the peppy "Naino mein sapna" - old but evergreen songs that gave Bollywood some of its famous latkas and jhatkas.

Nitish Katara murder witness attacked in Ghaziabad

March 7, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Ghaziabad, March 7 (IANS) Ajay Katara, prime witness in the 2002 Nitish Katara abduction and murder here, was attacked here by nine people, police said Thursday.

Sensex ends in red on bearish global sentiment

March 4, 2013 at 7:45 PM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Monday fell 40 points on profit booking and weak global sentiment. Metal, capital goods and consumer durables stocks lost the most.

Rural development ministry gets 46 percent hike in budget

February 28, 2013 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The rural development ministry, which runs many of the UPA government's flagship programmes like rural job guarantee and road construction schemes, got a 46 percent hike in its allocation in the 2013-14 annual budget Thursday.

Proposed insurance premium hike not justified: Experts

February 27, 2013 at 10:59 PM

Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) Automobile associations and insurance industry experts contend that there is no justification for the across-the-board hike in the third party vehicle insurance premium, especially for small cars and two-wheelers.

Sensex closes marginally up; capital goods, bank stocks rally

February 27, 2013 at 6:35 PM

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed Wednesday's trade up more than half a percent, a day before Finance Minister P. Chidambaram is due to present the union budget 2013-14.

Proposed insurance premium hike not justified: Experts

February 27, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) Automobile associations and insurance industry experts contend that there is no justification for the across-the-board hike in the third party vehicle insurance premium and more so for small cars and two-wheelers.

Sensex closes in red; FMCG, auto stocks lose

February 22, 2013 at 5:30 PM

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets fell for the second straight day Friday with heavy selling in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and automobile scrips.

Decision on telecom licences renewal in two weeks, court told

February 22, 2013 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The central government Friday informed the Delhi High Court that it will decide the applications of renewal of licences of telecom service providers Vodafone, Bharti Airtel and Loop Telecom within two weeks.

2G case: Court asks CBI to file additional documents

February 19, 2013 at 8:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday granted two weeks' more time to the CBI to submit documents relating to the resolution passed by three telecom firms for seeking additional spectrum during the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) regime.

Sensex closes more than half a percent up; healthcare, IT stocks gain

February 19, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed Tuesday's trade up more than half a percent, as healthcare, information technology (IT) and automobile stocks gained.

Myth that TV shows work due to an actor: Aamir Ali

February 19, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Actor Aamir Ali, who will make an entry in TV soap "Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga", says a show turns out be successful due to a lot of factors, and not because of an actor.

Katara case: Jail pulled up for keeping Yadavs with undertrials

February 15, 2013 at 10:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday came down heavily on Tihar jail authority for keeping Vikas and Vishal Yadav, convicted in murder of Nitish Katara, in the jail meant for undertrials instead of convicts.

Sensex falls 29 points; hits lowest level in 2013

February 15, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets fell 29 points Friday to hit the lowest level in 2013 due to selling pressure in oil and gas, IT and capital goods stocks.

Sensex closes half a percent up; oil and gas, automobile stocks rally

February 12, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities market closed half a percent up Tuesday, as oil and gas, automobile and healthcare stocks rallied.

2G: Court tells CBI to file more documents

February 11, 2013 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday directed the CBI to submit documents relating to the resolution passed by three telecom firms for seeking additional spectrum during the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) regime.

Uma Bharti defends Togadia

February 8, 2013 at 10:19 PM

Nagpur, Feb 8 (IANS) BJP leader Uma Bharti Friday defended Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Praveen Togadia, who has been booked in a hate speech case.

Hate speech row: Uma Bharti defends Togadia after Maharashtra Police files FIR

February 8, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Nagpur, Feb. 8 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Uma Bharti on Friday came out in full defence of firebrand Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Praveen Togadia after the Maharashtra Police filed a First Information Report against him for his alleged hate speech made at a rally last month.

Habitations with 100-plus population to get roads

February 7, 2013 at 6:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday approved road connections for habitations with a population of 100 or more tribals in 82 Maoist-affected districts under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY).

Aamir Ali quits 'F.I.R'

February 7, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) After playing a rustic cop Bajrang Pandey for more than a year in long running comedy show "F.I.R", popular TV actor Aamir Ali has quit the series.

Gram Panchayat in Bihar's Kishanganj district imposes social boycott on Dalits

February 6, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Kishanganj (Bihar), Feb. 6 (ANI): The Gram Panchayat (village council) of Charakhpura village in Kishanganj district of Bihar has ordered a social and economic boycott of Dalits, following their decision to lodge a complaint against an alleged assault with a girl from their community.

Gram Panchayat in Bihar's Kishanganj district imposes social boycott on Dalits

February 6, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Kishanganj (Bihar), Feb. 6 (ANI): The Gram Panchayat (village council) of Charakhpura village in Kishanganj district of Bihar has ordered a social and economic boycott of Dalits, following their decision to lodge a complaint against an alleged assault with a girl from their community.

Centre approves multi-connectivity under PMGSY in naxal-affected districts

February 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Feb. 6 (ANI): The Government has approved multi-connectivity in naxal-affected districts under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), but only one will be black topped.

Airtel launches mobile service in Kargil

February 5, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Jammu, Feb 5 (IANS) Mobile service provider Airtel Tuesday launched operations in Jammu and Kashmir's isolated Kargil area, which remains cut off from the rest of the country during winter months.

Sensex closes half percent down, consumer durables, bank stocks plummet

February 5, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Tuesday fell nearly half a percent -- its lowest level since Jan 1 -- as consumer durables, bank and metal stocks saw heavy selling.

Juvenile act adequate, says experts

February 4, 2013 at 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Child rights experts Monday said the Juvenile Justice Act in India was adequate in addressing juvenile crime but there was a lack of proper implementation.

Sensex closes half percent down; bank, auto stocks hit

February 1, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Friday closed more than half a percent down as bank, automobile and metal stocks fell.