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Everything you need to know about Bagh Mehtab: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Bagh Mehtab: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Surge in cross-border trade between India and Pakistan

May 9, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), May 9 (ANI): Cross border trade between India and Pakistan has been increasing and it is seen as a step towards increasing people-to-people contact.

Two-month long cultural and traditional folk festival begins in Pahalgam

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Pahalgam (J and K), May 6 (ANI): A two-month long cultural and traditional folk festival has begun at Pahalgam, with the aim of giving a boost tourism and culture in the Kashmir Valley.

Rehman Malik blames Musharraf for security lapse in Benazir Bhutto murder case

May 1, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Islamabad, May. 1 (ANI): Pakistan's former interior minister Rehman Malik has once again blamed former president Pervez Musharraf for not providing sufficient security to the assassinated PPP leader Benazir Bhutto.

Over 260 Kashmiri ex-militants returned to India via Nepal

April 30, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) More than 260 Kashmiri ex-militants have returned to India via Nepal in the past three years from 2010 till April 10, 2013, parliament was informed Tuesday.

Musharraf gets 14-day judicial remand in Benazir Bhutto murder case

April 30, 2013 at 11:33 AM

Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday was ordered for a 14-day-long judicial remand by an anti-terrorist court in Rawalpindi in the Benazir Bhutto murder case. Earlier last week, Musharraf was sent on a physical remand by the court. Musharraf was under questioning by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) investigator in the high profile murder probe since then, reports The Dawn.

Pak court orders 14-day judicial remand for Musharraf in Benazir Bhutto murder case

April 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Rawalpindi, Apr. 30 (ANI): An anti-terrorist court in Rawalpindi has ordered a 14-day-long judicial remand for former president Pervez Musharraf in the Benazir Bhutto murder case.

Pak FIA to interrogate Rehman Malik in Benazir Bhutto murder case

April 29, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 29 (ANI): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is planning to interrogate Pakistan's former Interior Minister Rehman Malik in the Benazir Bhutto murder case.

Man kills sister-in-law in Delhi

April 24, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A 28-year-old man was arrested for killing his sister-in-law to hush up his illicit relationship with her. She had been blackmailing him for gifts to keep the relationship a secret, police said Wednesday.

Rawalpindi court summons Musharraf on April 23 in Benazir murder case

April 13, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Islamabad, Apr 13 (ANI): The Rawalpindi anti-terrorist court has summoned all Benazir Bhutto murder case accused, including former leader Pervez Musharraf, for its upcoming hearing this month.

Pak Taliban rejects reports of Mangal Bagh's appointment as Khyber militant chief

April 12, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Peshawar, Apr. 12 (ANI): The Pakistan Taliban, also known as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has denied reports of militant warlord Mangal Bagh being appointed the supreme leader of the Lashkar-i-Islam (LI) and TTP in northwestern Khyber tribal region.

Taliban makes criminal hub Tirah Valley in North Pakistan new stronghold

April 10, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New York, Apr. 10 (ANI): Taliban fighters, who swept into the Tirah Valley of northern Pakistan last month, have made the strategic area that was previously known for criminal activity, their stronghold.

Delhi businessman shot at, robbed of Rs.3 lakh

April 7, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) A 35-year-old businessman was shot at and robbed of Rs.3 lakh by four unidentified attackers on bikes here Sunday evening, police said.

Raninder re-elected NRAI president

April 6, 2013 at 4:05 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Raninder Singh was Saturday re-elected unopposed as the president of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

Pak committee calls for death penalty for false blasphemy accusers

April 5, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Islamabad, Apr. 5 (ANI): The Senate Standing Committee on National Harmony, while discussing the Badami Bagh incident in Lahore, has recommended stern punishment for people involved in making false blasphemy accusations.

Hazare starts all-India tour from Amritsar

March 31, 2013 at 7:54 PM

Amritsar, March 31 (IANS) Warning that India was headed to "disaster", anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare Sunday began his year-long, all-India campaign from Amritsar's historic Jallianwala Bagh ground.

Only mass movement will bring change in country: Hazare

March 31, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Amritsar, March 31 (IANS) Launching his 'Janatantra Yatra' (tour for democracy) from the historic Jallianwala Bagh here in this Sikh holy city Sunday, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare said only a mass movement could bring about a change in India.

Hazare begins all-India tour from Jallianwala Bagh

March 31, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Amritsar, March 31 (IANS) Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare Sunday started his year-long, all-India tour from Amritsar's historic Jallianwala Bagh.

Anna kick-off 'Janatantra Rally' to aware people against the government

March 31, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Social activist Anna Hazare has said that he is working on the mission to aware the people of country for the coming election so that they can took the decision for their welfare. He was addressing the much-awaited

Anna kick-off 'Janatantra Rally' to aware people against the government

March 31, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Social activist Anna Hazare has said that he is working on the mission to aware the people of country for the coming election so that they can took the decision for their welfare. He was addressing the much-awaited

Every scene in 'Hitler Didi' offers something new: Sumit

March 29, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) He is playing Rishi Kumar for about one-and-a-half-year in "Hitler Didi", but Sumit Vats says there is no montony on the show as each scene has something new to offer.

Special courts for Muslims an 'eyewash', say Muslim organisations

March 25, 2013 at 6:10 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Muslims organizations have expressed skepticism over the home ministry's proposal to set up special courts for speedy trial of Muslim youth falsely implicated in terror-related cases, terming the move a "lollipop" for the community.

Two Pakistani boys repatriated to PoK by Indian army

March 24, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Jammu, March 24 (IANS) The army Sunday handed over two Pakistani boys, who had crossed the Line of Control into India, to the Pakistan army as a goodwill gesture.

Hazare to embark on nationwide tour from March 31

March 21, 2013 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Mar.21 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Thursday revealed that he will undertake a nationwide tour from March 31, aimed at creating awareness on issues such as unemployment, corruption and price rise.

Students campaign for tiger conservation

March 21, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Kolkata, March 21 (IANS) Wearing tiger masks, hundreds of school students came together here Thursday to raise awareness about saving the endangered wild animal.

Pak govt. urged to probe intimidation and violence against Christians

March 21, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 21 (ANI): The Pakistan Christian Welfare Society (PCWS) has urged the government to take action against elements responsible for violence against Christians and other vulnerable groups in the country.

Cash van loses Rs.60 lakh in Delhi

March 20, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) At least Rs.60 lakh were stolen from a cash van collecting money from liquor shops here Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Cash van loses Rs.60 lakh in Delhi

March 20, 2013 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) At least Rs.60 lakh went missing from a cash van collecting money from liquor shops here Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Pakistan president seeks report of attacks on Christians

March 10, 2013 at 6:27 AM

Islamabad, March 10 (IANS) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has taken a serious note of attacks on the houses of Christians in Lahore and sought a report from the authorities over the incident, Xinhua reported.

Unknown women awarded for bravery in Bengal

March 8, 2013 at 9:23 PM

Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) Little-known brave women who stood up for their rights were felicitated here Friday on International Women's Day.

Delhi cop held while taking Rs.10,000 bribe

March 7, 2013 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) An assistant sub-inspector of police was arrested for taking a bribe of Rs.10,000 to release a car involved in a road rage case, an official said Thursday.

India's AFC Challenge Cup dream hangs in balance

March 6, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Yangon, March 6 (IANS) India's qualifying hopes for the AFC Challenge Cup 2014 finals suffered a huge set-back Wednesday as they went down 0-1 to hosts Myanmar in their last qualifying match in Group A at the Yangon Youth Training Centre here Wednesday.

Motivation level remains high: Chhetri

March 5, 2013 at 6:43 PM

Yangon, March 5 (IANS) India football captain Sunil Chettri Tuesday said the motivation level among Indian players remains high for Wednesday's tie against Myanmar in the AFC Challenge Cup qualifier here.

India to go for win against Myanmar: Koevermans

March 5, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Yangon (Myanmar), March 5 (IANS) A draw against hosts Myanmar would see India top the group and qualify for AFC Challenge Cup 2014 in Maldives but coach Wim Koevermans says his team will only be going for a win when the two sides face off here Wednesday.

India prove too strong for Guam, win 4-0

March 4, 2013 at 7:45 PM

Yangon, Mar 4 (IANS) India breezed past Guam 4-0 for their second consecutive win in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup 2014 qualifiers at the Yangon Training Centre here Monday.

Two killed in Delhi road accident

March 3, 2013 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Two people were killed while another suffered critical injuries Sunday after a scooty they were travelling on was hit by an unidentified vehicle here, police said.

There's no room for complacency: Koevermans

March 3, 2013 at 4:11 PM

Yangon (Myanmar), March 3 (IANS) Indian football team coach Wim Koevermans Sunday said there was no room for complacency for his team when they take on minnows Guam Monday at the Yangon Training Centre here in their second of the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers.

Kashmir authorities withdraw work permit of cross-border trader after recovering bullets from him

March 3, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Chakan Da Bagh (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar. 3 (ANI): Authorities at the Chakan Da Bagh check post here have withdrawn the work permit of a cross-border trader after they recovered two AK-47 bullets from the goods he was importing from Pakistan.

Indian football team reach Yangon for AFC Challenge Cup

February 26, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Yangon, Feb 26 (IANS) The Indian national football team reached Yangon Tuesday morning for the upcoming AFC Challenge Cup which kicks off March 2.

Cameron's regret satisfies some, families seek more

February 21, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Amritsar, Feb 21 (IANS) Not everyone is satisfied with British Prime Minister David Cameron's visit to the Jallianwala Bagh ground here and his description of the 1919 massacre of Indians as "shameful".

Religion, history, business: All in Cameron's Amritsar trip

February 20, 2013 at 3:47 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 20 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron was a devout, a politician regretting a historical tragedy and a business leader -- all rolled into one within a space of four hours during his visit to Sikh holy city Amritsar Wednesday.

Cameron calls Jallianwala Bagh tragedy shameful

February 20, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Amritsar, Feb.20 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron became the first head of government from his country to visit Jallianwala Bagh on Wednesday, and called the April 13, 1919 massacre of unarmed civilians as a tragic and a "most shameful act in the history of Britain".

Jallianwala Bagh killings 'shameful', says Cameron

February 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Amritsar, Feb 20 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron Wednesday termed as "shameful" the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of innocent Indians by British troops.

To woo Punjabis, Cameron to visit Amritsar

February 19, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Amritsar, Feb 19 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron will visit the Sikh holy city of Amritsar Wednesday in a clear message to woo Sikhs and Punjabis settled back home.

Kin of Jallainwala Bagh martyrs seek apology from David Cameron

February 18, 2013 at 9:52 PM

Amritsar, Feb. 18 (ANI): Some kin of those Indian who were killed in the Jallainwala Bagh's massacre on April 13, 1919, seek an apology from British Prime Minister David Cameron, in view of his proposed visit to Amritsar on January 20.

Air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother cremated

February 16, 2013 at 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Former air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother Anuradha Sharma, who committed suicide by hanging Friday evening, was cremated here Saturday.

NRAI bars three top IOA members from its election process

February 11, 2013 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) Monday barred its three officials who occupy key positions in the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) from taking part in its elections April 6.

Afghan rape victim jailed for adultery forced to marry attacker

February 6, 2013 at 12:59 PM

London, Feb. 6 (ANI): An Afghan woman, who was jailed for adultery after being raped by her cousin's husband, has now been forced to marry her attacker to restore the family's honour and avoid becoming a social outcast.

Hafiz Saeed says India will have to 'leave Kashmir' amidst frenzied jihad slogans

February 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Lahore, Feb. 6 (ANI): Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed has urged India to "leave Kashmir", while addressing a rally in Lahore to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day on Tuesday.

Prepare for assembly polls: Delhi Congress chief

January 30, 2013 at 10:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Delhi state Congress chief Jai Prakash Agarwal Wednesday urged the party workers to step up preparation for the upcoming assembly polls and work towards rectifying any error in the voters list.

Cross-LoC trade resumes between India, Pakistan

January 29, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Jammu, Jan 29 (IANS) Trade across the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan resumed Tuesday after being suspended due to tension over the Jan 8 killing of two Indian soldiers. Six Pakistani trucks entered the Indian side.

Cross-LoC travel resumes, trade to restart Tuesday

January 28, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Jammu, Jan 28 (IANS) Travel across the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan resumed Monday after being suspended due to tension following the Jan 8 killing of two Indian soldiers. Trade will resume Tuesday, an official said here.

Cross-border travel resumes; trade to restart from Tuesday

January 28, 2013 at 5:05 PM

After days long, the travel across the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan resumed Monday that was suspended due to tension between the two countries following the Jan 8 killing of two Indian soldiers. Trade will resume Tuesday, an official said here........................

Cross border trade, travel remains suspended in Kashmir

January 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Chakan Da Bagh (Poonch, J-K), Jan.26 (ANI): Cross border trade and travel between India and Pakistan through Chakan Da Bagh continues to remain suspended in the wake of the recent ceasefire violation by Pakistan.

Poonch villagers ask Pakistan to immediately stop repeated ceasefire violations

January 17, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Poonch, Jan 17 (ANI): Indian villagers living in the border district of Poonch have slammed Pakistan, and asked it to immediately stop repeated violations of ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir.

Repeated denial, lack of response from Islamabad will affect bilateral relations: MEA

January 15, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 15 (ANI): Terming the gruesome act of the brutal killing and mutilation of two Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops as totally unacceptable and barbaric incident, External Affair Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said the repeated denial and lack of proper response from Islamabad to our concerns will hamper bilateral relations.

Text of Khurshid's statement on killings of soldiers

January 15, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Text of External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid's statement on the killing of two Indian soldiers by Pakistan:

India lodges 'strong protest' with Pakistan at flag meeting

January 14, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Jammu, Jan 14 (IANS) The Indian Army Monday lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over breach of the ceasefire between the two countries and the killing of two Indian soldiers at the brigadier-level flag meeting on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.

Poonch residents hopeful of positive outcome of Indo-Pak talks

January 14, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Poonch, Jan. 14 (ANI): Residents of Poonch on Monday expressed confidence that the proposed Brigade Commander-level flag meeting between India and Pakistan would help ease tensions that has flared up after the ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC).

Indian, Pakistani brigadiers to meet Monday

January 13, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Jammu, Jan 13 (IANS) The Indian and Pakistani armies will have a "flag meeting" led by brigadiers Monday in a bid to end clashes along the Jammu and Kashmir border, army sources said Sunday.

Punjab to identify unsung heroes of freedom movement

January 10, 2013 at 10:49 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 10 (IANS) Unsung heroes who were part of historic movement and incidents during India's freedom struggle will be identified by the Punjab government and their kin are likely to get financial assistance or other facilities.

Malala's friends jubilant at her recovery

January 7, 2013 at 11:35 AM

Islamabad, Jan 7 (IANS) Kainat Riaz and Shazia Ramzan, the two fellow students who were injured when Taliban shot at teenaged rights activist Malala Yousafzai, are overwhelmed with the news of the rapid recovery of their 15-year-old friend in Britain.

Indian troops kill Pakistani soldier: Pakistan

January 6, 2013 at 1:35 PM

Islamabad, Jan 6 (IANS) Pakistan Sunday accused Indian troops of killing a Pakistani soldier in the Kashmir region.

Uttar Pradesh seeks to attract global investors

January 5, 2013 at 6:07 PM

Agra, Jan 5 (IANS) In its bid to attract global investors, Uttar Pradesh is keen to use the opportunity offered by the CII supported investors' meet here to showcase the state's facilities and infrastructure, an official said Saturday.

NDMC Commissioner visited to check civic amenities facilities

December 13, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Commissioner of North Delhi Municipal Corporation, P.K. Gupta today visited Shalimar Bagh area under Ward No.55. During the inspection, Member, Standing Committee and area Councillor,

Cross border firing in Poonch intimidates villagers

December 11, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec. 11 (ANI): In wake of the persistent ceasefire violation by Pakistan, villagers residing in the border area of Kashmir live under constant fear.

J-K villagers concerned over persistent ceasefire violation by Pakistan

December 11, 2012 at 10:40 AM

Poonch, Dec 11 (ANI): In wake of the persistent ceasefire violation by Pakistan, villagers residing in the border area of Jammu and Kashmir live under constant fear.

Youth kills sister for extra-marital affair

December 7, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Kolkata, Dec 7 (IANS) Enraged over his sister's extra-marital affair, a man allegedly killed her with a sword and carried her severed head to a police station in West Bengal Friday.

Kejriwal detained during protest outside Delhi CM's residence

December 7, 2012 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal was today detained by the Delhi Police after he led a protest match to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's residence.

Adamant Kejriwal protests outside Sheila Dikshit's residence

December 7, 2012 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal and his party workers are staging a sit in protest outside Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's residence here on Friday against the demolition of 500 houses in South Delhi's Shaheen Bagh.

Auto-rickshaw driver kills passenger for Rs.50

December 5, 2012 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) An auto-rickshaw driver here stabbed to death a passenger who accused him of trying to extort an additional fare of Rs.50, police said Wednesday. The accused is on the run.

Rehman Malik vows to reveal names of Benazir Bhutto's murderers in his book

December 4, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 4 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that he would reveal the names of the murderers of Benazir Bhutto and other little-known details of her assassination in his upcoming book.

Suicide bomber, aide killed in premature detonation of bomb-vest in Pak

December 2, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Peshawar, Dec. 2 (ANI): A suicide bomber and his helper were killed when his suicide vest went off prematurely in near Yaktot in Pakistan late on Saturday night.

14 Afghans trained in diamond grading, jewellery management in India

November 20, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov.20 (ANI): Resource-rich Afghanistan has been devastated by prolonged war. Its unique traditions of Islamic art and architecture, from tile work to calligraphy and embroidery, have also been badly affected.

Northeastern man looted in Delhi

November 12, 2012 at 10:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) A 23-year-old northeastern call centre employee was looted by four men in the capital, police said Monday.

India soccer coach Koevermans drops Raju for Yemen friendly

November 7, 2012 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) India's chief football coach Wim Koevermans Wednesday dropped East Bengal defender Raju Gaikwad from the 20-member squad for the international friendly against Yemen to be held in Guwahati, Nov 14.

Delhi celebrates Dussehra

October 24, 2012 at 6:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Effigies of Ravana, Meghnada and Kumbhakarana were burnt across the capital Wednesday as the city celebrated Dussehra - symbolising the victory of good over evil.

Rain scare for Dussehra effigies in Delhi

October 23, 2012 at 10:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) The sudden downpour in the capital Tuesday damaged some effigies of Ravana, Meghnada and Kumbhkarana at several Ramlila grounds a day before they were to be burnt on the occasion of Dussehra, and worried organisers worked overtime to repair them.

Delhi Metro all set to cover 70 percent of Delhi

October 20, 2012 at 6:40 PM

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) managing director Mangu Singh has said that there will be no hindrance to public as regards with the width of the road.

Minor raped in Delhi on promise of job

October 16, 2012 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) A 16-year-old girl was raped by a transport company owner here when she approached him in search of a job, police said Tuesday.

India go down to Singapore

October 16, 2012 at 7:56 PM

Singapore, Oct 16 (IANS) India went down 0-2 to Singapore in an international football friendly at the Chao Chu Kang Stadium here Tuesday.

TV actors don't have privacy issues with media: Sargun Mehta

September 25, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Mumbai, Sep 25 (IANS) Paparazzi culture may be a threat to the personal lives of celebrities -- but not for television stars, feels Sargun Mehta, last seen as the protagonist in "Phulwa".

B.Tech student found murdered in Delhi

September 24, 2012 at 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) A 22-year-old B.Tech first year student was found murdered in the capital under mysterious circumstances, police said Monday.

Two arrested for cheating engineers

September 18, 2012 at 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Two people were arrested for cheating several serving and retired engineers on the pretext of providing them consultancy jobs in their fictitious projects, said police Tuesday.

Ex-Saudi minister urges Pakistani Taliban to lift ban on polio vaccination

September 17, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Peshawar, Sept. 17 (ANI): A former health minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has publicly appealed to the Pakistani Taliban in North Waziristan and South Waziristan tribal regions to lift the ban on polio vaccination and save thousands of children from becoming victims of the crippling disease.

'America, YouTube should apologise to Muslims', says PML-N leader

September 17, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 17 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) member Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan Abbasi has asked the United States and YouTube officials to immediately apologise to Muslims for the release of an anti-Islamic film, believed to have been made by an Israeli-American filmmaker.

Startling disclosure in Benazir Bhutto case

September 16, 2012 at 3:58 PM

Islamabad, Sep 16 (IANS) A Pakistani bomb expert has told an anti-terrorism court that the venue of a Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) rally in Rawalpindi, where Benazir Bhutto was killed, had not been cleared by the bomb disposal squad.

Flood alert in Kashmir

September 10, 2012 at 12:42 PM

Srinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) As the water level in all the major rivers and streams of the Kashmir Valley continued to rise after incessant rain in the last four days, the authorities Monday sounded a flood alarm and set up flood control rooms at all district headquarters.

Suicide bid at Delhi Metro station

September 6, 2012 at 10:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) A 25-year-old man was critically injured Thursday after he tried to commit suicide by jumping from a Delhi Metro station, police said.

India lift Nehru Cup for third time in thrilling fashion

September 2, 2012 at 10:17 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) India lifted the Nehru Cup for the third consecutive time beating Cameroon 5-4 in a penalty shootout at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Sunday.

Rains boost Agra's green cover

September 2, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Agra, Sep 2 (IANS) Heavy showers have come as a big boost to afforestation efforts in the Taj city.

West UP farmers upbeat after monsoon rains

September 1, 2012 at 8:01 PM

Agra, Sep 1 (IANS) Dispelling fears of a drought, rains in August have lifted the spirits of farmers in western Uttar Pradesh with the region receiving more than the annual average so far, officials and people said.

ISI tells US 'Osama doc' Afridi's chapter is 'closed'

September 1, 2012 at 10:41 AM

Islamabad, Sept 1 (ANI): Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has said that the chapter of Dr Shakil Afridi, who helped CIA trace Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, has been closed.

Nine killed in Pakistan floods

August 28, 2012 at 11:30 PM

Islamabad, Aug 28 (IANS) At least nine people were killed and five went missing after a passenger van was washed away by floods in northern Pakistan Tuesday night, Xinhua reported.

India getting used to Koevermans' style: Mehtab

August 27, 2012 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) India mid-fielder Mehtab Hossain Monday said the team is getting used to the passing style of play under Dutch coach Wim Koevermans in the ongoing Nehru Cup.

Six metro stations to shut Sunday

August 24, 2012 at 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Six Delhi Metro stations around Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's residence will be shut Sunday as activist Arvind Kejriwal has called for a protest there, an official said Friday.

Tough for India to make Nehru Cup hat-trick

August 21, 2012 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India's first major test in the post-Bhaichung Bhutia era is whether they can make a hat-trick of Nehru Cup victories when they take the field against Syria in the five-nation tournament here Wednesday.

Actress Amrita Rao showcases exquisite jewellery in Mumbai

August 21, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Mumbai, Aug.21 (ANI): Actress Amrita Rao sashayed down the ramp in Mumbai on Monday evening, showcasing exquisite jewellery designed by renowned and upcoming designers.

A walk into Jallianwala Bagh on 66th Independence Day

August 15, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Amritsar, Aug 15 (IANS) It's been over 90 years since British troops led by Brigadier Reginald Dyer fired at unarmed Indian protestors at the Jallianwala Bagh here. But walking through the narrow passage, leading to the now clean, green and well-maintained park whose walls still bear the bullet-marks, manages to evoke a connect.

23 injured in Lahore blasts

August 2, 2012 at 2:51 AM

Islamabad, Aug 2 (IANS) At least 23 people were injured in eastern Pakistan's Lahore city Wednesday night when two bombs went off at a market, police said.

Pleasant day in Delhi, more rains Thursday

August 1, 2012 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The city residents enjoyed pleasant weather Wednesday with morning showers followed by a cloudy day. Rain has been forecast for Thursday too.