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Everything you need to know about Berhampore Civil Court: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Civil Aviation Minister takes action against erring DGCA officers

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has taken a decision to award minor penalty of censure to four officers of DGCA namely James George, Assistant Director (Airworthiness), V.P. Massey, Director (Airworthiness), R.K. Yadav, Assistant Director (Airworthiness) and Rajiv Gaur, Assistant Director (AE) for non-intimation of employment of their dependents in the private airlines or any sector under Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Prior approval must to arrest under Section 66A: SC

May 16, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday said no person would be arrested under Section 66A of the IT Act for posting objectionable comments on social networking websites without prior approval from an officer not below the rank of inspector general of police.

No arrests for web posts without police permission: Supreme Court

May 16, 2013 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday said that no person should be arrested for posting objectionable comments on social networking sites without the permission of senior police officials.

Prior approval must to arrest under Section 66A: SC

May 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday said no person would be arrested under Section 66A of the IT Act for posting objectionable comments on social networking websites without prior approval from an officer of the Inspector General of Police-rank.

New book claims Amy Winehouse's hubby used drugs to control her

May 15, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Amy Winehouse was controlled and manipulated by her husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, through drugs and "emotional S and M," a new book has claimed.

GoM to frame law on CBI autonomy set up

May 14, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The government Tuesday constituted a Group of Ministers (GoM) to prepare a law on the autonomy and independence of the CBI in the wake of Supreme Court's scathing observations on the investigating agency following its affidavit in the case relating to the allocation of coal blocks.

Air India restarts 787 operations Wednesday

May 14, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Air India will Wednesday resume domestic commercial operations of the reinstated Boeing-787 Dreamliner and international operations by May 22.

CAS rules against former wrestling head

May 11, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Geneva, May 11 (IANS) The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Switzerland has refused to invalidate the wrestling governing body's presidential elections and give the green light to the organisation's congress in Moscow.

Pak govt. admits prosecuting Musharraf could have serious political repercussions

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Islamabad, May 10 (ANI): Pakistan's Attorney General Irfan Qadir has said that any legal proceedings against former president Pervez Musharraf would have serious political repercussions and ramifications.

Jet Airways to reduce free baggage allowance

May 9, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Airline major Jet Airways Thursday said it will lower the free baggage allowance from 20 to 15 kg on economy class of all its domestic flights from May 15, while cabin baggage will be restricted to seven kg.

Base ration subsidy on 2011 census for better coverage: SC

May 3, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday said that it would be "ideal" to make latest projection of people eligible for subsidized ration under the targeted public distribution system (TPDS) on the basis of 2011 census data.

Mobile search without arrestee's search warrant is unconstitutional: Florida Court

May 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): The Florida Supreme Court has declared that it is illegal to search information on an arrested person's mobile phone without a search warrant.

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.

Subsidised foodgrain: SC disallows discrimination

April 23, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday said the government could not differentiate between "one poor man and another poor man" while offering subsidised foodgrain under the targeted public distribution system.

Russian voters can contest poll results in court

April 23, 2013 at 7:24 AM

St Petersburg, April 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's Constitutional Court has confirmed voters' rights to contest election results in court.

Understand values of Indian polity, Speaker tells bureaucrats

April 22, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Civil servants should understand the philosophy, values and principles of India's democratic polity, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Monday said.

Create investment-friendly climate, PM urges bureaucrats

April 21, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday stressed the need to build a climate favouring enterprise and investment while Observing that the current economic downturn was only temporary.

Terror attacks force US officials to renew talk about homeland security

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Washington, Apr. 21 (ANI): The Boston Marathon bombing has renewed talk about homeland security in a post 9/11 world.

Need to be better prepared for natural disasters: PM

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday said there was need to identify the best practices in disaster management, and disseminate them widely for better preparedness.

Vast improvement needed for women's safety: Manmohan Singh

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) As protests against the brutal rape of a five-year-old continue, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday said "vast improvement" was needed in the security accorded to women.

PM calls for building momentum on record agri-growth

April 21, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday urged senior civil servants and other government employees to build on the momentum created by record agricultural growth during the 11th Five-year-Plan.

PM urges bureaucrats to build environment of creativity and enterprise

April 21, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (ANI): Addressing participants at the 8th Civil Services Day function here on Sunday, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, urged bureaucrats and other government employees to to build environment of creativity, entrepreneurship and enterprise.

Vast improvements needed to ensure women's safety: PM

April 21, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said there was a need to make vast improvements to ensure women's safety in the country, while Citing the horrific Delhi gangrape incident and the gruesome assault on five-year-old girl.

Lal Masjid commission report holds Musharraf govt. responsible for 2007 operation

April 21, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 21 (ANI): The Lal Masjid commission report has held former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf, former prime minister Shaukat Aziz and his political allies, responsible for the 2007 operation on the mosque in which 103 people were killed.

Manmohan Singh to inaugurate Civil Services Day on Apr. 21

April 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 18 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will inaugurate the eighth Civil Services Day being held in New Delhi on April 21.

Eight new judges take oath in Delhi High Court

April 17, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Eight new judges of the Delhi High Court were sworn-in Wednesday. Chief Justice D. Murugesan administered the oath of office to the eight as additional judges.

Eight judges of Delhi High Court to take oath

April 16, 2013 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Chief Justice of Delhi High Court D. Murugesan will Wednesday administer the oath of office to the eight new judges.

US Judge finds himself in contempt of court

April 16, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Wellington, Apr. 16 (ANI): A judge in Michigan, whose smartphone went off during a hearing in his own courtroom, held himself in contempt of court and paid 25 dollars for flouting the rules.

Congress fears violence during Bengal rural polls

April 15, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhry Monday said there was a high probability of violence during the upcoming rural body elections in West Bengal.

Media spreading communalism, says Katju

April 7, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Hyderabad, April 7 (IANS) Press Council of India chairman Markandey Katju Sunday said media was spreading communalism by its irresponsible reporting of terrorist attacks.

UAE joins international aviation security committee

April 1, 2013 at 7:38 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 1 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been elected as one of the facilitation panel members by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Canada.

Medvedev invites opposition to speak

March 28, 2013 at 4:18 AM

Moscow, March 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Opponents of Russia's ruling United Russia party should be given an opportunity to express their views, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has said.

Not arresting fishermen best confidence-building measure for India, Pak

March 26, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Karachi, Mar. 26 (ANI): Civil Society organizations have opined that the best confidence building policy between India and Pakistan will be not to arrest fishermen.

Beyonce, Girls Aloud members were on kidnap list

March 22, 2013 at 3:54 PM

London, March 22 (IANS) Kevin Liverpool, 35, and Junior Bradshaw, 32, accused of planning to rob and kill singer Joss Stone had also written names of singer Beyonce Knowles and members of Girls Aloud in their kidnap diary, reports dailystar.co.uk.

1993 Mumbai blasts - a peep into history

March 21, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) The March 12, 1993, Mumbai blasts involved one of the most comprehensive and successful probes by the Mumbai police, as within 48 hours it was established as an attempt by the underworld to create terror in India's commercial capital.

Thirteen die in Brazil storm

March 19, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 19 (IANS/EFE) At least 13 people died in a powerful storm that deluged the hilly portion of the southeastern Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, state Gov. Sergio Cabral said.

Marines row: Italy advises its nationals in India to remain cautious

March 16, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 16 (ANI): In wake of the diplomatic standoff between New Delhi and Rome over the marines issue, the Italian Government has advised its citizens in India to remain cautious.

Brand being sued for 185,000 by pedestrian

March 12, 2013 at 7:39 AM

Los Angeles, March 12 (IANS) British comedian Russell Brand is being sued for $185,000 by pedestrian Victor Sneed.

Saudi Arabia court jails activists 'for rebelling against authority of king'

March 10, 2013 at 10:35 AM

London, Mar 10 (ANI): Two human rights and political activists have been sentenced by a Saudi Arabian court for setting up an illegal organisation and rebelling against the authority of the king.

Agra's heritage buildings threatened by steady march of encroachers

March 9, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Agra March 9 (IANS) While experts deliberate on policy frameworks to sustain and promote the visual integrity of world heritage monuments at the ongoing Unesco meet in this Taj city, questions are being raised about the integrity of Agra's heritage structures.

54 pc of U.S. Catholics support same-sex marriage, finds poll

March 9, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Washington, Mar. 9 (ANI): A majority of American Catholics support same-sex marriage, a new poll has found.

Chinese couples rush to divorce to avoid new property sales tax imposed by govt.

March 8, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Beijing, Mar. 8 (ANI): In a bid to avoid a new property sales tax imposed by the government, Chinese couples are now rushing to divorce.

Chhattisgarh's fair price shops praised in SC

March 4, 2013 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court was Monday told by a lawyer that Chhattisgarh has the best fair price shop network, an achievement in the backdrop of allegations of corruption surrounding foodgrain shops for the poor in other states.

I introduced Amy Winehouse to heroin, says ex Blake Fielder-Civil

February 28, 2013 at 3:31 PM

London, Feb. 28 (ANI): Amy Winehouse's former husband Blake Fielder-Civil has confessed that he introduced the tragic singer to heroin for the first time.

Bansal surprised at Trinamool protest over rail budget

February 26, 2013 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal Tuesday said he was "surprised" at Trinamool Congress's accusations of West Bengal being ignored in his budget as he had made adequate provisions for the state.

SC notice to aviation regulator on pilots' flight duty

February 25, 2013 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice on a petition for contempt of court proceedings against the aviation watchdog for its alleged failure to bring in new norms to regulate pilots' flight duty time limit.

Russians to get awards over meteorite response

February 22, 2013 at 9:06 AM

Moscow, Feb 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) State awards will be given to people who distinguished themselves in responding to the recent meteorite strike in Russia's Chelyabinsk region, a minister has said.

Ear chopped off for skipping office during strike

February 21, 2013 at 5:46 PM

Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) A panchayat worker's ear was chopped off Thursday, allegedly by supporters of the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, for not attending office a day earlier during a nationwide strike.

Ear chopped off for joining strike in Bengal

February 21, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) Trinamool Congress workers allegedly chopped off the ear of a panchayat worker in West Bengal's Murshidabad district Thursday for joining the two-day nationwide strike by major trade unions, police said.

Aviation Ministry to table Civil Aviation Authority Bill to replace DGCA

February 20, 2013 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 20 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Wednesday said the ministry will introduce the proposed Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Bill in the second part of the Budget Session of parliament.

Civil Aviation Authority to replace DGCA: Minister

February 20, 2013 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) would soon be replaced with a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to regulate the troubled sector, which has been facing mounting financial and operational issues, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said Wednesday.

COMEDK PGET 2013 Test Score and results

February 16, 2013 at 12:11 PM

COMEDK PGET 2013 Test Score and results are highly awaited by the medical students who have written the COMEDK PGET 2013 held on 3rd February 2013.

British plane lands in Canada after fumes on flight deck

February 10, 2013 at 6:19 PM

London, Feb 10 (IANS) A British Airways Boeing 777 flight with over 150 people was forced to make an emergency landing in Canada after suspected toxic oil fumes were reported on the flight deck, a media report said Sunday.

In Pak, courts, armed forces lock horns over disputed vigilante justice for suspected militants

February 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Islamabad, Feb.8 (ANI): Courts in Pakistan and the nation's army appear to have locked horns over what is the best way to deliver justice to incarcerated suspected militants.

Two hitmen jailed for 40 years each in Britain

February 8, 2013 at 7:07 PM

London, Feb 8 (IANS) Two hitmen have been sentenced to 40 years each in jail for stabbing to death an innocent teenaged student after they targeted the wrong house, BBC reported Friday.

Fresh cases of swine flu emerge in Delhi, govt. sounds alert

February 8, 2013 at 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (ANI): Fresh cases of epidemic swine flue emerged in New Delhi, killing three and hospitalising many others.

Chicago choir enthralls audience with 'Jana Gana Mana'

January 27, 2013 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Emmy Award winning choir Chicago Children enthralled audiences by singing the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' at the India Islamic Cultural Centre here.

Female Facebook chief says employers should be allowed to ask women about plans for babies

January 27, 2013 at 3:36 PM

London, Jan. 27 (ANI): Chief Operating Officer of Facebook, Sheryl Sandberg, has said that companies should be able to ask their employees about whether they hope to have children.

Involve people in making budget: Civil society group

January 26, 2013 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) A group of civil society organisations Saturday urged the finance ministry to hold an annual consultation to ensure people's participation in the pre-budget processes.

EGoM defers decision on telecom auction court cases

January 24, 2013 at 8:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) An empowered group of ministers (EgoM) on telecom Thursday deferred a decision till next month on how to tackle court cases filed on the 2G auction and other related issues that could affect sale of spectrum.

Airlines can't charge transaction fee, rules SC

January 23, 2013 at 8:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Frowning over the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) not enforcing its own orders, the Supreme Court Wednesday directed all airlines not to charge transaction fee from passengers in any form of airfare.

Saudi Arabia, US sign aviation security agreement

January 21, 2013 at 10:56 PM

Jeddah, Jan 21 (IANS) Saudi Arabia and the US have signed an aviation security agreement, Saudi Press Agency reported Monday.

Sharjah Civil Court orders release of 17 Punjabi boys charged with murder

January 17, 2013 at 9:21 PM

Amritsar, Jan. 17 (ANI): Decks have been cleared for the 17 Punjabi boys who are lodged in Sharjah jail in connection with murder of a Pakistani national, as the Sharjah Civil Court on Thursday announced the release of all the boys.

Pakistan apex court adjourns PM's graft case

January 17, 2013 at 8:41 PM

Islamabad, Jan 17 (IANS) Pakistan's Supreme Court Thursday adjourned till Jan 23 the hearing in a corruption case against Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, media reports said.

'Civil society alone can't ensure lasting India-Pakistan peace'

January 11, 2013 at 10:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Civil society has a role in promoting India-Pakistan relations but is not the most important factor behind lasting peace between the neighbours, a majority felt after a debate Thursday amid a flare-up over killings of two Indian soldiers by Pakistan Army.

Kingfisher employees to move court; seek revival plan details

January 9, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Employees of cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines Wednesday decided to move court, asking for disclosure of the passenger carrier's future plans of restating operations and payment of dues, falling which they will also demand for the company's formal closure.

Download CG VYAPAM Sub Engineer Civil Admit Card

January 9, 2013 at 4:37 PM

Candidates who have applied for Chhattisgarh Sub Engineer civil examination are looking to Download CG VYAPAM Sub Engineer Civil Admit Card as the examination is scheduled to be held on 13th January 2013.

Brisbane man says New Year's resolution reason for handing himself to police

January 2, 2013 at 1:11 PM

Sydney, Jan. 2 (ANI): A Brisbane man keen on making a fresh start in 2013 handed himself to the police calling it his New Year's resolution, a court has heard.

40 dead after consuming 'Toxic' cough syrup in Pakistan

December 29, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Islamabad, Dec 29 (ANI): Five more people died in Pakistan's Punjab province after drinking the 'poisonous' cough syrup, raising the death toll to 40.

Bodoland council seeks steps for peace

December 26, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Guwahati, Dec 26 (IANS) The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Wednesday appealed to the Assam government to take steps for maintaining peace after protests over alleged "killing" of a youth in Baksa district last week.

Dubai jails Saudi man for sex with prostitute

December 25, 2012 at 7:09 PM

London, Dec 25 (IANS) A 32-year-old Saudi tourist has been jailed for one year in Dubai after having sex with a prostitute in a hotel, the Daily Mail reported Tuesday.

US judge supports dentist for sacking 'irresistibly attractive' assistant

December 24, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Melbourne, December 24 (ANI): A Iowa State Supreme Court in the US has ruled that a boss can sack a worker for being too attractive.

US woman fired for being too attractive

December 23, 2012 at 8:53 PM

London, Dec 23 (IANS) A US dentist has fired a long-time assistant because he and his wife viewed the married mother as a threat to their marriage, the Daily Mail reported.

Now, employers can legally sack workers they find irresistible

December 22, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Melbourne, December 22 (ANI): If you think an employee is irresistibly attractive, it's okay to sack her, seven male US judges have claimed.

Gulf states called to 'free political prisoners, halt crackdown on pro-democracy protestors'

December 17, 2012 at 12:46 PM

Manama, Dec 17 (ANI): A Gulf civil society organisation has called on Gulf states to free all political prisoners and stop the security crackdown on those urging democratic reforms.

World body suspends Indian boxing; government derecognises archery (Roundup)

December 7, 2012 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) After the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the world boxing body AIBA, it was the turn of the sports ministry to get into to the act Friday by de-recognising the Archery Association of India (AAI) and suspending the Indian Boxing Federation (IABF).

Government gets tough; suspends boxing, archery bodies

December 7, 2012 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) After the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) suspension of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), now it was the turn of the sports ministry to get into to the act by de-recognising the Archery Association of India (AAI) and suspending the Indian Boxing Federation (IABF).

Goa government afraid of 'unrest' due to mining ban National/Business/Economy/Law/Politics

December 4, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Panaji, Dec 4 (IANS) Goa can't afford the social and political unrest that may arise due to the Supreme Court imposed ban on mining, the state's chief secretary has said in a letter to an apex court-appointed committee.

Mexican court orders Yahoo to pay $2.7bln over 'breach of contract'

December 1, 2012 at 10:47 AM

London, Dec 1 (ANI): A Mexican court has reportedly ordered embattled Internet firm Yahoo to pay 2.7 billion dollars over breach of contract.

Human rights group demands abolition of death sentence

November 22, 2012 at 10:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) A day after 26/11 attack terrorist Ajmal Kasab was hanged, human rights group People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) Thursday demanded abolition of the death penalty.

Presidential poll: SC to pronounce order on Sangma's plea Dec 5

November 21, 2012 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court will on Dec 5 pronounce its order on P.A. Sangma's petition challenging Pranab Mukherjee's election as the president of India.

UPPSC Civil Judge JD main exam result 2012 declared: Check results

November 21, 2012 at 5:55 PM

Uttar Pradesh UPPSC Civil Judge (JD) main exam result 2012 has been declared. Previously the mains exam for those having cleared preliminary PT was held.

Swedish woman accused of having sex with skeletons

November 21, 2012 at 1:46 PM

London, Nov 21 (ANI): A 37-year-old woman from Sweden allegedly kept skeleton parts in her flat so that she could have sex with them.

Kiwi 'Lord of the Rings' volcano erupts after century of dormancy

November 21, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Sydney, Nov 21 (ANI): New Zealand's Mount Tongariro volcano in the central North Island has erupted, sending a black plume of gas and ash up to two kilometer into the air.

Did not hold office of profit, Pranab tells SC

November 20, 2012 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday told the Supreme Court that at the time of filing his nomination papers for the president's post he was not holding any office of profit.

Air India revises domestic group booking policy

November 16, 2012 at 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Air India Friday revised its domestic group booking procedures to boost passenger traffic in the festive and new year season.

Hina Khar accused of downplaying human rights abuses in Balochistan

November 14, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Lahore, Nov. 14 (ANI): Civil society representatives in Pakistan have accused Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and her delegation of trying to downplay the grave human rights situation in Balochistan during her presentation on October 30 to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review of Pakistan.

Civil society rising in China, says state-run daily

November 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Beijing, Nov 10 (IANS) Civil society is rising in China and decision-makers "must keep up", said a state-run Chinese daily Saturday, the third day of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.

West Bengal PSC Civil Service (WBCS) 2013 notification released: Download application form

November 9, 2012 at 6:43 PM

West Bengal PSC Civil Service (WBCS) 2013 notification has been released. The last date of receipt of application forms is 30th November 2012. The option of form download has also been given.

'Only 99 Tests were in my destiny' says delighted Azharuddin after HC verdict

November 8, 2012 at 6:37 PM

Hyderabad, Nov. 8 (ANI): Former Indian cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin on Thursday said that playing only 99 Tests matches was his destiny.

Huge relief for Azaharuddin as Andhra HC rules out life ban on him

November 8, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Hyderabad, Nov. 8 (ANI): A huge relief came for the former Indian Cricket captain, Mohammed Azaharuddin on Thursday, as The Hyderabad High Court ruled that the life-time ban imposed on him as unsustainable in law.

Andhra High Court strikes down life ban on Azharuddin

November 8, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 8 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh High Court Thursday struck down the life ban imposed on former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) 12 years ago.

Professions that attract most psychopaths revealed

November 7, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Melbourne, November 7 (ANI): Psychopaths tend to gravitate towards and thrive in professions that offer power and require cutthroat decision making, a new book has claimed.

Amy Winehouse's 130k pounds worth dresses stolen from shrine

November 1, 2012 at 1:56 PM

London, Nov. 1 (ANI): Amy Winehouse's wedding dress and a cocktail frock she wore on TV that have a combined worth of 130,000 pounds, have been stolen from the house where she died.

Winehouse's wedding, cocktail dress stolen

November 1, 2012 at 1:16 PM

London, Nov 1 (IANS) Late singer Amy Winehouse's wedding dress and cocktail frocks have been stolen from the London house where she died.

Mallya meets aviation secretary, discusses revival plan for cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines

October 30, 2012 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct.30 (ANI): Liquor baron Vijay Mallya called on Union Aviation Secretary K N Shrivastava and discussed the revival plan of his cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines.

Mallya meets aviation secretary on Kingfisher revival

October 30, 2012 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Kingfisher Airlines Chairman Vijay Mallya Tuesday met Civil Aviation Secretary K.N. Srivastava and briefed him on the steps the company is taking to revive the operations of the passenger carrier ahead of putting forth a formal plan to the aviation regulator.

4 out of 10 British pilots 'dozing off' in-flight due to new '22-hr flying rules' imposed by EU

October 30, 2012 at 3:48 PM

London, Oct. 30 (ANI): Two pilots in the UK fell asleep while in sole charge of passenger planes thousands of feet up in the air, according to a report.

Kingfisher Airlines flying licence suspended

October 20, 2012 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) today suspended flying licence of cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines till further orders.

Amend civil service rules to curb sexual harassment of women, orders SC

October 19, 2012 at 10:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday directed all the states and union territories to amend their civil services rules to incorporate provision for the effective enforcement of Vishaka guidelines for the prevention and redressal of sexual harassment of women at workplaces.