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Karnataka CM cracks whip for graft-free governance

June 18, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Bangalore, June 18 (IANS) In an attempt to restore the sagging image of Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told top officials that they would be held accountable if a clean, efficient and corruption-free governance was not ensured in day-to-day administration.

Himachal CM evacuated from Kinnaur after 60 hours, 1700 still stranded

June 18, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Kinnaur District (Himachal Pradesh), June 18 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, who had been stranded in the state's tribal-dominant Kinnaur District for nearly 60 hours due to landslides triggered by incessant rains, was evacuated on Tuesday morning by a state government-owned helicopter.

Obama defends surveillance of American communications

June 18, 2013 at 9:32 AM

Washington, June 18 (IANS) As the US whistleblower accused President Barack Obama of worsening "abusive" practices, Obama defended extensive surveillance of US communications, saying it had disrupted multiple terrorist plots and had adequate checks and balances.

Tamuk Nadu to haul Karnataka for SC contempt over water

June 14, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Chennai, June 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa Friday announced that the state government would soon approach the Supreme Court with a contempt of court petition against Karnataka and another petition to direct the central government to set up Cauvery Management Board (CMB) and the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC).

Infosys subsidiary to build healthcare portal in US

June 14, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Bangalore, June 14 (IANS) Infosys Public Services, the US subsidiary of the Indian IT bellwether Infosys Ltd, has bagged a $49.5-million (Rs.28.5 million) contract to build a healthcare portal for the District of Columbia (DC), the company said Friday.

Hooka bars again banned in Gurgaon

June 14, 2013 at 9:08 PM

District Magistrate P.C. Meena Friday passed the necessary order, saying the bars served tobacco molasses containing nicotine which is injurious to health, especially of students and youths.

Tiger Woods' ex Rachel Uchitel all set to return to NYC

June 14, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New York, June 14 (ANI): Tiger Woods' former girlfriend Rachel Uchitel is making a big comeback to New York nightlife.

GoM to finalise affidavit for CBI autonomy by June 24

June 14, 2013 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): The Group of Ministers (GoM) constituted for the empowerment of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) would finalise its affidavit by June 24 for submission to the Supreme Court.

Two Russians win $37,000 at European human rights court

June 14, 2013 at 8:28 AM

Moscow, June 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that the Russian authorities must pay over 28,000 euros (around $37,000) to two Russians who took part in an anti-terrorist operation but never received combat allowance.

Court denies maternal grandmother unwilling minors' custody

June 13, 2013 at 10:52 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) A plea filed by a woman seeking custody of her grandchildren, who are at present living with their paternal grandmother, was turned down by a Delhi court after the minors said they were not desirous of living with her or even meeting her.

Canadian woman charged with 'smuggling money in bra'

June 13, 2013 at 5:01 PM

Washington, June 13 (ANI): A woman, who is believed to be from the Windsor area, has been arrested in Michigan for allegedly trying to smuggle tens of thousands of dollars across the border by padding her bra with cash.

Dubai launches free zone for design, fashion

June 9, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Dubai, June 9 (IANS) In the latest move to diversify Dubai's economy, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has launched a new free zone, "Dubai Design District," to be dedicated to developing the Emirate's fashion, design and luxury sectors.

Dubai promotes fashion, design, luxury market

June 9, 2013 at 8:09 AM

Dubai, June 9 (IANS/WAM) A new district will be created in Dubai which will be dedicated to developing the Emirate's fashion, design and luxury sectors.

CBI officer probing Jagan case transferred

June 7, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Hyderabad, June 7 (IANS) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Joint Director V.V. Lakshmi Narayana, who was heading the probe into YSR Congress party chief Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy's disproportionate assets case, has been transferred.

84-Year-old woman wins largest-ever US lottery prize

June 6, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Miami, June 6 (IANS/EFE) The winner of the largest lottery prize ever awarded to a single person in the US is a 84-year-old Florida woman, who showed up to cash in her Powerball ticket and collected some $370.8 million, before taxes.

Apple accused of 'conspiring with publishers to hike price of e-books'

June 4, 2013 at 3:29 PM

London, June 4 (ANI): Apple has been accused of conspiring with major publishers to increase the price of e-books in a scheme that cost consumers hundreds of millions of dollars, a New York court has been told.

Six injured in Anantnag grenade attack

June 4, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir), June 4 (ANI): At least six people were injured in a grenade attack in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

Has Agra lost the battle to pollution? (June 5 is World Environment Day)

June 4, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Agra, June 4 (IANS) Even after 20 years of judicial activism, major policy pronouncements and projects worth millions of rupees, this Taj city remains pock-marked with mounds of garbage. Air and water pollution threaten the health of people and the world famous monuments that is visited by millions of tourists every year.

Pak SC requested to hold Musharraf guilty over treason charges

June 4, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Islamabad, June 4 (ANI): A petitioner seeking prosecution of former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf on treason charges, has requested the Supreme Court to close the doors of military intervention for all times to come by holding the former dictator guilty of subverting the constitution.

Police probing suspect honour killing in West Bengal

June 3, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Asansol (West Bengal), June 3 (ANI): Police in West Bengal's Assansol District are investigating an alleged honour killing of a boy and girl.

Cauvery Supervisory Committee to review water position on June12

June 2, 2013 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (ANI): The first meeting of the Cauvery Supervisory Committee decided to review the position of storage levels, corresponding to demands and the onset of the south-west monsoon in relation to Tamil Nadu's demand for water allocation for the first 10 days in June, as stipulated in the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) award.

Human Rights Commission issues notice to Haryana over death of two sewer cleaners in Sonipath

June 1, 2013 at 2:34 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of a complaint based on a media report that two labourers died and another was in a serious condition due to asphyxia while cleaning a sewer line of a factory and in Bahalgarh, District Sonipat, Haryana.

Anna Nicole Smith's daughter may inherit $49m

June 1, 2013 at 9:46 AM

New York, Jun. 1 (ANI): Anna Nicole Smith's 6-year-old daughter, Dannielynn, could amass a multi-million dollar fortune in sanctions from the estate of E. Pierce Marshall - son of the actress' former husband J. Howard Marshall.

Indian-origin cricket coach in Singapore jailed

May 30, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Singapore, May 30 (IANS) A former Indian-origin cricket coach here has been sentenced to 15 months in jail for his role in a burglary in May last year.

SC caution on delay in graft cases involving public servants

May 29, 2013 at 10:44 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court has said that in corruption cases involving public servants, the courts should guard against hyper-technical contentions and decide the issues with promptness, shunning the attempt to drag the cases.

Students participate in Kashmir Karate Championship

May 29, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir), May 29 (ANI): Students from different parts of the country participated in a karate championship, organized in Kashmir's Budgam District with an aim of promoting the sport and encouraging girls to learn the art of self-defence.

Russia, China to hold anti-terror drills

May 28, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Moscow, May 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia and China will conduct joint anti-terrorism exercises in Russia's Urals region in the first two weeks of August, a spokesman for the Central Military District said.

Ant eggs business profitable in West Bengal's Jhargram District

May 28, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Jhargram (West Bengal), May 28 (ANI): The trade of ant eggs between tribals is transforming into a profitable business in West Bengal's Jhargram District.

Bus falls into canal, over two dozen feared dead

May 27, 2013 at 7:50 AM

Lucknow, May 27 (IANS) Over two dozen people are feared dead after a bus from Farukkhabad to New Delhi fell into a canal in Etah late Sunday, police said Monday.

Eight-year jail term sought for bomb-maker in Indonesia

May 26, 2013 at 5:26 AM

Jakarta, May 26 (IANS/AKI) Prosecutors in Indonesia have asked a court for an eight-year prison sentence for alleged bomb-maker Muhammad Thoriq.

Identify one department that can be made into centre of excellence: Mukherjee

May 25, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Solan (Himachal Pradesh), May 25 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Maharaja Agrasen University at Kalujhanda in Himachal Pradesh's Solan District on Saturday, and called fro universities across the country to identify one department that could be made into a centre of excellence.

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Delhi High Court to hear Sajjan Kumar's plea

May 24, 2013 at 11:58 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): The Delhi High Court will on Friday hear the plea of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar seeking a quashing of charges of murder and rioting against him, framed by a lower court, in connection with a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case in which six people were killed in Sultanpuri.

Three Army personnel killed in Pulwama encounter

May 24, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Pulwama, May 24 (ANI): Three army soldiers were killed in an encounter with militants in the Tral area of South Kashmir's Pulwama District on Friday.

Russia keen to help India establish 16 more nuke power plants: Envoy

May 24, 2013 at 11:42 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Russia's Ambassador to India Alexander M Kadakin has said that his country is ready to help India establish 16 nuclear power generating stations.

'Trailblazer' 'Sri' Srinivasan creates history as top US judge

May 24, 2013 at 8:46 AM

Washington, May 24 (IANS) Chandigarh-born "trailblazer" Indian-American legal luminary Srikanth 'Sri' Srinivasan has made history with the US Senate unanimously confirming him as the first South Asian judge on the powerful appeals court for the American capital.

Notice to centre, Delhi on high security number plates

May 23, 2013 at 11:02 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has issued notice to central and state government on a PIL seking quashing of contract given to a private company to manufacture high security registration plates (HSRP) on grounds they are defective.

Suspend two officials for illegal detention: Himachal court

May 23, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Shimla, May 23 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court Thursday directed the state government to suspend and initiate disciplinary proceedings against its two officials for illegal detention of a man over alleged threat of breach of peace in 2009.

Court query on shielding kids from online exploitation

May 22, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked Facebook and other social networking sites how Indian children could be prevented from knowingly or unknowingly getting exploited by adults online.

YouTube ban in Pakistan not lifted

May 22, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Karachi, May 22 (ANI): The reports of YouTube restoration in Pakistan turned out to be a rumour, as it was not restored even after a section of the media had announced the lifting of the ban, on Tuesday.

Meditation helps kids perform better at school

May 22, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): The words "zen" and "child" may not exactly go together, but that hasn't stopped a growing number of parents from home schooling their kids in the art of yoga, meditation and relaxation.

Six Chinese indicted for sex scandal

May 22, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Beijing, May 22 (IANS) Six people have been prosecuted for allegedly working together to blackmail government officials in the Chinese city of Chongqing with secretly recorded sex videos.

Musharraf gets bail in Bhutto case but will stay in detention

May 20, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Islamabad, May 20 (IANS) A court in Pakistan Monday granted bail to Pervez Musharraf in the 2007 assassination case of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, but the former president will remain in detention in a case relating to keeping judges in illegal confinement.

Resist political pressure or pay for it, SC tells co-op registrars

May 16, 2013 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday said that the registrar or the joint registrar of co-operative societies should resist political pressures and if they choose to succumb to it then they would be personally liable to bear the cost of litigation that would arise out of their decisions inspired by extraneous considerations.

NY judge warns Osama's son-in-law that chosen lawyer could end up in prison

May 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): A US judge has warned Osama bin Laden's son-in-law that a lawyer he hired to represent him on charges he conspired to kill Americans could end up in prison himself.

Four Indian Americans charged with healthcare fraud

May 15, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Chicago, May 15 (IANS) Four Indian Americans are among 89 people charged with healthcare fraud running into about $233 million in false billing after a nationwide strike in eight cities, according to federal authorities.

Water harvesting made compulsory for Agra RO plants

May 14, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Agra, May 14 (IANS) Reverse osmosis (RO) plants in Agra should install water harvesting systems within three days or face closure, a top district official said Tuesday.

Court allows ED probe into Saradha Group deals

May 14, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court Tuesday allowed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to investigate alleged money laundering by the controversial Saradha Group.

Ranbaxy announces conclusion of previously disclosed U.S. justice department probe

May 14, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Gurgaon, May 14 (ANI): Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. has announced that a previously disclosed investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) of data integrity and manufacturing processes at certain Ranbaxy facilities in India has been concluded.

Arrest warrant for 9 Pakistani poll station officers

May 12, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) An arrest warrant has been issued for nine presiding officers of polling stations in a National Assembly constituency for not yet providing results, a media report said Sunday.

Three policemen killed, one injured in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

May 12, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Bastar, May 12 (ANI): Three police personnel were killed and another injured when Naxals attacked a Doordarshan TV tower in Maoist-hit Chhattisgarh's Bastar District early this morning.

Geetika suicide: Kanda charged with rape, abetment of suicide

May 10, 2013 at 7:10 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) A Delhi Court Friday framed charges against ex-Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda for raping and abetting the suicide of former flight attendant Geetika Sharma.

Mum can't sell my stuff to auction house, says Kobe Bryant

May 10, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Kobe Bryant, who is involved in a court battle with his mother to keep her from auctioning off mementoes from his high school days and early professional basketball career, has claimed in a court filing that he never gave his mum permission to sell off his stuff.

UP officials in judiciary's firing line (UP Newsletter)

May 10, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Lucknow, May 10 (IANS) Bureaucracy in Uttar Pradesh found itself in the firing line of the judiciary this week, with almost 50 officials served contempt of court notices and non-bailable warrants.

Brinda Karat writes to PM on rehabilitation council

May 10, 2013 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) CPI-M leader Brinda Karat Friday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, seeking his intervention in the appointment of the chairperson of the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), which she said plays a big role in advancing the interests of the disabled.

Oil factory damaged after fire in Hapur

May 10, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Hapur, May 10 (ANI): A fire broke out at an oil factory in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur District on Friday morning.

BSR Congress leaders meet Janardhana Reddy in Hyderabad jail

May 9, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Hyderabad, May 9 (IANS) BSR Congress party's newly elected legislators B. Sriramulu and T. H. Suresh Babu Thursday called on their leader and former Karnataka minister G. Janardhana Reddy in Chanchalguda central jail here.

Octocopter drone to deliver beer during SA's OppiKoppi music festival

May 9, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Washington, May 09 (ANI): The attendees of South Africa's OppiKoppi music festival will be able to order beer that comes delivered on an 'octocopter drone.'

Reddy brothers will be missing in assembly

May 8, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) For the first time since 2004, the Karnataka assembly will miss the Reddy brothers of Bellary whose rags to riches saga that ended in a huge mining scam will haunt the BJP for a long time.

Centre allocates Rs. 300 crore to states to help fast disposal of cases

May 7, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): With a view to enhance the efficiency of court management and resultant improvement in case disposal, the Central Government has allocated Rs. 300 crore to the states for creation of posts of professionally qualified court managers, on the recommendation of 13th Finance Commission.

Supreme Court dismisses plea against commissioning of Kudankulam nuclear plant

May 6, 2013 at 12:04 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea seeking a stay on the commissioning of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu.

Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on Kudankulam nuclear plant today

May 6, 2013 at 10:52 AM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court will today pronounce its verdict on a plea seeking a stay on the commissioning of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant and its scrapping.

Odds favour Congress in multi-corner Karnataka poll

May 4, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Bangalore, May 4 (IANS) A day before the single-phase poll Sunday for the 14th Karnataka legislative assembly, national and regional political parties were vying for a clear mandate to rule the state but the Congress seemed to have an edge.

The lawyers are agents of peace and order in the society: CM

May 4, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has said that there is a need of welfare of the lawyers and announced hike in the corpus fund of Bar Council of Delhi for welfare measures.

Kobe Bryant in court battle to stop mum from selling mementoes

May 4, 2013 at 11:16 AM

New York, May 4 (ANI): Kobe Bryant is involved in a court battle with his mother to keep her from auctioning off mementoes from his high school days in Pennsylvania and his early years with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Karnataka poll: Facts at a glance (With: Karnataka votes Sunday to elect new assembly)

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

* Assembly constituencies: 224 (Voting will take place in 223 polling has been countermanded in Periyapatna following the death of the BJP candidate

Gaddafi's son appears in Libyan court

May 3, 2013 at 5:56 AM

Dubai, May 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Saif al-Islam, the jailed son of slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, briefly appeared in a court in Libya Thursday to face criminal charges.

Shinde tells Chhattisgarh students not to join Naxal ranks

May 2, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday met students from Chhattisgarh's Narayanpura District and advised them to avoid overtures from Naxals.

Afghan police kill 6 militants

May 2, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Ghazni, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): Units of Afghan police raided Taliban hideouts in Ghazni province 125 km south of Kabul late Wednesday night, leaving six militants dead, provincial police chief Zarawar Zahid said Thursday.

Obama administration appeals against making emergency contraceptives available to all age women

May 2, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): The Justice Department has filed notice that it will challenge a federal court decision requiring the government to make emergency contraceptives available over the counter to women of all ages.

Militant hideout busted in Kishtwar

May 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir), May 2 (ANI): A militant hideout has been busted in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar District.

Government battles crisis after court slap over coal mess (Intro Roundup)

April 30, 2013 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) UPA II battled a crisis Tuesday after the Supreme Court censured the Manmohan Singh government for meddling in the CBI investigation into coal block allocations, setting the stage for more paralysing fireworks in parliament.

Anti-Sikh Riots Case: Badals says Sajjan Kumar's acquittal saddest day in Indian history(Update/Ant

April 30, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi/Chandigarh, April 30 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and his son and the state's Deputy Chief Minister, Sukhbir Singh Badal, on Tuesday, described the acquittal of former Congress Member of Parlaiment Sajjan Kumar in connection with a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, as one of the saddest days in Indian history.

Informed SC about changes made in status report, says CBI

April 30, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court has been informed about the changes made in the status report on coal scam and the names of those behind the changes, the CBI said Tuesday.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Hope SC reopens Sajjan Kumar case, says SAD (Update/Anti-Sikh Riots/SC/SAD)

April 30, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Reacting to a Delhi district's decision to acquit Congress leader Sajjan Kumar of all the charges that were levelled against him in connection with a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, a verdit that left various Sikh groups in a state of anguish and anger, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday said that it hoped the Supreme Court would reopen the case against the former.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Rapid Action Force secures Delhi court following Sajjan Kumar acquittal Updat

April 30, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Personnel of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) were moved in to secure a Delhi district court on Tuesday after the presiding judge acquitted Congress leader Sajjan Kumar of all the charges that were levelled against him in connection with a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, leaving various Sikh groups in a state of anguish and anger.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court acquits Sajjan Kumar, Sikh groups outraged(Lead:1984)

April 30, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): A Delhi district court on Tuesday acquitted Congress leader Sajjan Kumar of all the charges that were levelled against him in connection with a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, leaving various Sikh groups in a state of anguish and anger.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Sajjan Kumar gets relief in one case

April 30, 2013 at 3:45 PM

In a major relief for the Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, Delhi court has acquitted him in one case of 1984 anti- Sikh riot. District court has provided him the relief for which he has been waiting for very long time.

US woman found guilty of severing hubby's penis

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, Apr. 30 (ANI): A Southern California jury has convicted a US woman of severing her husband's penis and tossing it in the garbage disposal.

CEO of Spanish banking giant steps down

April 30, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Madrid, April 30 (IANS/EFE) Alfredo Saenz has resigned as CEO and vice chairman of Spain's Grupo Santander, the largest financial institution in the euro zone.

Karnataka polls: Facts at a glance

April 29, 2013 at 6:12 PM

* Assembly constituencies - 224

Muslim teen accuses service station worker of 'racist attack' in Australia

April 29, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Sydney, Apr. 29 (ANI): An Australian Muslim teenager has claimed she was held against her will at a Brisbane service station after a worker confused company policy and refused to serve her.

Lanco settles lawsuit with Perdaman with nominal payment

April 29, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Infrastructure major Lanco Infratech said Monday it has settled out of court a multi-billion dollar legal dispute with Perdaman Chemicals of Australia.

Matt Damon opens up about working in 'mounds of poo in new flick'

April 29, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Melbourne, April 29 (ANI): Matt Damon, who has always appeared to be the most down-to-earth of stars, has revealed that he along with his co-stars Diego Luna and Sharlto Copley had to, "literally eat s---" while shooting his new movie, Elysium.

Centre to review DBT scheme with District Magistrates

April 29, 2013 at 9:56 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): The Central Government will on Monday have a meeting with district magistrates of 121 targeted districts to review progress made in the ambitious Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) subsidy scheme, even as there are reports of it being mismanaged.

Mubarak's appeal rejected, to stay in prison

April 28, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Cairo, April 28 (IANS) The Cairo Criminal Court Sunday refused an appeal by former president Hosni Mubarak and decided to keep him in prison pending investigations in a case related to illicit gains, state media reported.

Agitating J and K coal miners demand salary hike

April 28, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Rajouri (J and K), April 28 (ANI): Coal miners struggling to make ends meet due to low wages in Jammu and Kashmir Rajouri District have demanded a hike in their salaries.

Tamil Nadu girl pulled out of bore well dead(Update:Tamil Nadu girl)

April 28, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Chennai, April 28 (ANI): The seven-year-old girl who was rescued from a 900-foot-deep borewell in a village in Tamil Nadu's Karur District after remaining inside for 16 hours, has died.

20 killed, 25 injured as tractor plunges into Odisha gorge

April 27, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Rayagada District (Odisha), April 27 (ANI): At least 20 persons have been killed and 25 injured, 12 of them seriously, after a tractor carrying a marriage party fell into a gorge in Odisha's Rayagada District on Friday.

Meeting with Minister: CBI director defends his move

April 26, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Amid the much hue and cry by the opposition parties about the meeting, CBI Director Ranjit Sinha has defended the meeting with Minister of State for Personnel V. Narayanasamy the day before. He has asserted that asserting he would meet whoever he felt the need to.

CBI director defends his meeting with minister

April 26, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Ghaziabad, April 26 (IANS) CBI Director Ranjit Sinha Friday defended his meeting with Minister of State for Personnel V. Narayanasamy the day before, asserting he would meet whoever he felt the need to.

CBI chief's meeting with minister raises political storm

April 26, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) CBI Director Ranjit Singh's reported visit to Minister of State for Personnel V. Narayanasamy's residence a day before the agency filed Friday affidavit in the Supreme Court on the coal block allocations has kicked up a political storm.

Five soldiers killed, four hurt in Rajasthan road mishap

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), April 26 (ANI): At least five Indian Army soldiers were killed and four others were injured, when their truck overturned in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer District on Thursday.

Russia Election Watchdog fined, fears closure

April 25, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Moscow, April 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Golos Association, an independent election monitoring NGO in Russia, will probably have to close down, its director said Thursday after the organisation was fined 300,000 rubles (around $10,000) for failing to register as a "foreign agent".

Election Watchdog says no to foreign agent tag

April 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Moscow, April 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's Golos Association, a non-government organisation which monitors elections and campaigns for voters' rights, has refused to register itself as a "foreign agent" as required by a new NGOs law.

Human Rights Watch calls for shifting CHOGM from Sri Lanka

April 25, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New York, April 25 (IANS) The Human Rights Watch said Thursday that a senior Commonwealth advisory group should recommend the organisation shift the venue of its November 2013 Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) from Sri Lanka.

Fire in Coimbatore District claims four lives

April 25, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), April 25 (ANI): A massive fire in a building in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore District claimed four lives.

Richa's family celebrates Tendulkar's birthday every year

April 24, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Actress Richa Chadha says every year her family celebrates master blaster Sachin Tendulkar's birthday and that they will follow the tradition this year too.

Pakistani court rejects Musharraf's bail in Benazir murder

April 24, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Islamabad, April 24 (IANS) A Pakistani court Wednesday rejected the bail plea of former president Pervez Musharraf in the 2007 assassination case of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, prosecutors said.

Nokia wins Netherlands court injunction against HTC One mic component

April 24, 2013 at 1:00 PM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): Nokia has won an injunction in the Netherlands that will ban HTC from using the current microphone components found in its HTC One phones across the globe.

Myleene Klass got divorce in two minutes

April 24, 2013 at 12:20 AM

London, April 24 (IANS) Singer Myleene Klass has reportedly got a quick divorce from her security consultant husband Graham Quinn.