Budh Vihar

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

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

Woman jumps to death from Gurgaon high-rise

May 23, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Gurgaon, May 23 (IANS) A woman employee in a private company here Thursday jumped to her death from a multi-storey building, police said, adding she left a suicide note saying she was "fed up" with her life.

Delhi sizzles at 44.5 degrees on Monday, Tuesday to be worse

May 20, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) It was a scorching start to the week here Monday with the temperature shooting up to five notches above average at 44.5 degrees Celsius. No respite seems to be in sight as the Met Office said the mercury may touch 45 degrees Tuesday.

DTC bus kills man

May 19, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) A 35-year-old man was crushed to death by a Delhi Transport Corp (DTC) bus here but police said Sunday they were yet to trace the bus or its driver.

85-year-old woman suffocates to death in bedroom

May 15, 2013 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) An 85-year-old woman was suffocated to death while her husband had to be hospitalised in serious condition after an electrical short-circuit triggered a fire in their house wiring in the capital, police said Wednesday.

Senior lawyer's son killed by robbers in Delhi

April 25, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Armed robbers smothered to death the 35-year-old son of a retired senior lawyer, while his parents were gagged and bound in another room of their house here, police said Thursday.

Senior lawyer's son killed by robbers in Delhi

April 25, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Robbers smothered to death the 35-year-old son of a retired senior lawyer, while his parents were gagged and bound in another room of their house in east Delhi's Preet Vihar area, police said Thursday.

Bikers fire at policeman when asked to stop

April 24, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A traffic constable escaped unhurt after he was fired upon when he tried to stop three people who were riding a motorcycle without wearing helmets Wednesday evening, police said.

Amity, Man U conduct player program at Pushp Vihar school

April 12, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (ANI): It was a pleasant sight to see hundreds of students grasp the skills of playing football after school hours in the Amity School sports ground, Pushp Vihar.

MUSS, Amity join hands to develop football

April 11, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Manchester United Soccer School (MUSS) in association with Amity Schools will organise a five day 'Player Development Programme' from April 10-14 at the Amity International School, Pushp Vihar, for students in the 6-15 age group.

Amity partners Man U to host 5-day player development program

April 9, 2013 at 11:49 AM

NOIDA(UP), April 9 (ANI): Manchester United Soccer Schools in association with Amity Group of Institutions is organizing a five-day "Player Development Program" from April 10-14, 2013 at Amity International School, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi.

BJP leader's assault: Police say no case was lodged

April 5, 2013 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has alleged that she was assaulted by a gang of drunk men in Delhi late Thursday. Police, however, said the politician had "arrived at a compromise with the other party" and that none of the men were drunk.

One held for Sarita Vihar gang-rape

April 3, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) A 25-year-old man was arrested from Uttar Pradesh for raping a woman who worked in a bar in Gurgaon adjoining the national capital, Delhi Police said Wednesday.

Delhi to have 12 more government hospitals

March 29, 2013 at 10:26 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The Delhi government is set to built 12 new hospitals with total bed strength of 2,900, Health Minister A.K. Walia said Friday.

Men posing as BSES employees rob businessman's house

March 28, 2013 at 11:06 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Four unidentified people, posing as BSES employees, entered the house of a businessman and made away with cash and jewellery worth lakhs of rupees after threatening his wife and children Thursday with a toy gun, police said.

Delhi records half dozen cases of sexual assault

March 21, 2013 at 9:54 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The national capital, rocked by a sensational rape-torture death of a 23-year-old in December, witnessed five more rapes and a sodomy in the past 48 hours, Delhi Police said Thursday.

Minor gang-raped by neighbour and friends, one arrested

March 21, 2013 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) A 16-year-old girl was gang-raped by her neighbour and four of his other friends here, police said Thursday. The neighbour has been arrested and a hunt is on for the others.

Delhi businessman shot resisting robbery bid

March 16, 2013 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) A 32-year-old businessman was shot and critically injured when he attempted to stop a robbery bid at his shop here Saturday afternoon, police said.

Delhi cop accidentally shoots himself

March 8, 2013 at 10:51 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A 45-year-old Delhi Police constable was injured after accidentally shooting himself with his own service weapon, police said Friday.

Mall cashier found dead in Delhi

March 8, 2013 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A mall cashier, missing since Thursday morning, was found dead in a park here Friday, police said.

Minor girl raped in Delhi

March 3, 2013 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) A 22-year-old youth was arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl here, police said Sunday.

One arrested in mother-daughter murder case

February 22, 2013 at 9:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) A 23-year-old youth was arrested in the double murder of a woman and her daughter inside their home here and has confessed to the crime, police said Friday.

Man kills wife over illicit affair, attempts suicide

February 21, 2013 at 10:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A 45-year-old driver allegedly strangulated his 35-year-old wife and tried to hang himself but was rescued by his son here Thursday, police said.

Mother, daughter found with throats slit in Delhi home

February 21, 2013 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A 34-year-old woman and her five-year-old daughter were found killed inside their house here Thursday afternoon, police said, adding that it seemed the assailants were known to the victim.

Mother, daughter found killed in Delhi home

February 21, 2013 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A 34-year-old woman and her five-year-old daughter were found killed inside their house here Thursday afternoon, police said.

Truck kills school girl in Delhi

February 20, 2013 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A 16-year-old school girl died here Wednesday when a truck driven on the wrong side hit the scooter she was driving, police said. The truck driver fled from the spot.

Graft behind rising water bills in Delhi: Kejriwal

February 16, 2013 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Aam Adami Party leader Arvind Kejriwal Sunday accused the Delhi Jal Board of corruption, alleging that it had led to massive rise in water bills.

Air hostess Geetika's mother commits suicide, blames Kanda, Chadha (Third Lead)

February 15, 2013 at 10:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Former air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother too committed suicide by hanging herself inside her house here Friday evening and blamed the same people as her daughter for forcing her to take the extreme step due to their harassment of the family, said police.

Air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother commits suicide too

February 15, 2013 at 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Former air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother too committed suicide by hanging herself inside her house here Friday evening and blamed the same people as her daughter for forcing her to take the extreme step, said police.

Barkha Shukla Singh holds political system responsible for Geetika's mother suicide

February 15, 2013 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 15 (ANI): Expressing profound grief to hear of the suicide of former airhostess Geetika Sharma's mother, Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson Barkha Shukla Singh on Friday said she felt that the political system is responsible for it.

Air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother commits suicide too

February 15, 2013 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Former air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother committed suicide by hanging herself inside her house here Friday evening, police said.

Geetika Sharma's mother commits suicide

February 15, 2013 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 15 (ANI): In a major twist in the Geetika Sharma suicide case, the former airhostess's mother Aruradha Sharma hanged herself at her Ashok Vihar residence in North West Delhi on Friday.

Woman murdered in foster mother's home

February 12, 2013 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) A 22-year-old woman was Tuesday murdered here in the house of her foster mother, police said.

King and Daly set to renew rivalry in MRF Challenge

February 7, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) This weekend will witness the start of a fresh National racing season while bringing the curtains down on the highly competitive inaugural MRF Challenge Formula 2000 championship at the MMRT track here.

Woman raped by neighbour who barged into her house

February 2, 2013 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) A 35-year-old woman was allegedly raped by her neighbour, who had barged into her house in west Delhi while she was away and threatened her with a knife when she returned, police Saturday.

Woman found dead in Delhi

January 31, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) An unidentified woman in her early 20s was found dead here Thursday morning with her face burnt, police said. It is suspected that she was raped before being murdered and defaced.

Three arrested in Delhi for smuggling tiger skin

January 26, 2013 at 12:08 AM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) A factory owner, jeweller and share-broker were arrested in Delhi Friday for smuggling a tiger skin worth around Rs.1 crore, police said.

Militants blow up girls' school in Peshawar

January 19, 2013 at 1:46 PM

Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Unidentified militants Saturday blew up a girls' primary school in Pakistan's Peshawar city, Geo News reported.

Woman home guard molested on Delhi bus

January 9, 2013 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman home guard was molested inside a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus here Wednesday, police said. The accused was thrashed by a mob, hospitalised and later booked.

Sex selective abortion rampant in Delhi, says study

January 9, 2013 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Sex-selective abortion is rampant in Delhi, particularly in south Delhi, a survey by Centre for Social Research (CSR), an organisation working for women empowerment and welfare, revealed Wednesday.

Zee News editor seeks video-recording of police statement

January 5, 2013 at 9:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Zee News editor Sudhir Chaudhary, whom police has sent notice to join investigations after the channel aired the interview of Dec 16 rape victim's friend, Saturday moved court seeking his statement be video-recorded but the order was silent on his request.

Arrest of six gang-rape accused painstaking task: Cops

December 22, 2012 at 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The six accused in the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman here were arrested following a "painstaking and meticulous operation", police said Saturday.

Students, activists protest against Delhi rape incident

December 18, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec. (ANI): Students from various universities and colleges, activists belonging to different organisations and common citizens of Delhi on Tuesday staged protest demonstrations outside the Vasant Vihar Police station here against the horrible gang rape of a 23-year-old woman on a running bus late on Sunday night.

Delhi gang rape: Four suspects held Lead: Gang rape)

December 17, 2012 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): The Delhi Police on Monday detained four suspects for gang raping a 23-year-old student of medicine in Delhi University in a moving bus last night and throwing her from the moving vehicle in a semi-naked condition near Mahipalpur flyover.

BJP condemns Delhi gang rape, asks Shinde to direct police to act tough

December 17, 2012 at 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday condemned the alleged gang rape of a student inside a moving bus, and asked Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to direct the Delhi Police to act firmly and ensure that effective steps are undertaken to curb crimes like these.

CM Dikshit promises crackdown on Delhi gang rape accused

December 17, 2012 at 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Monday promised crackdown on those accused involved in the alleged gang rape of a medical student inside a moving bus last night.

Agarwal inaugurates development projects in NE Delhi

December 16, 2012 at 11:24 AM

Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) president Jai Prakash Agarwal also MP from the North East Delhi Parliamentary constituency, today inaugurated two projects in Gokulpuri Assembly constituency.

Two men stabbed to death over property in Delhi

December 14, 2012 at 10:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Two men were stabbed to death and a woman was injured over a property dispute here Friday evening, police said. One of the two accused has been arrested.

Four arrested for sexually assaulting woman

December 12, 2012 at 10:08 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 12 (IANS) Four teenagers were arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 30-year-old working woman in Udyog Vihar Phase-I here, police said Wednesday.

Delhi questioned on rejig of sub-divisions for court cases

December 12, 2012 at 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the city government about the basis for its decision to reshuffle sub-divisions in two districts for the purpose of hearing of court cases.

Delhi: Five children killed, 1 injured in wall collapse

December 12, 2012 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 12 (ANI): Five children were killed and another was critically injured in East Delhi when a wall collapsed on Wednesday morning, fire brigade officials said.

Delhi cop shot dead by car?borne assailant

November 26, 2012 at 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) A 49?year?old Delhi Police head constable was shot dead early Monday by an unidentified car?borne man at a vehicle?checking picket here, police said.

Youth arrested for killing man over personal enmity

November 14, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) To avenge a perceived insult, a 25-year-old youth along with his two friends shot dead an auto driver a few days ago, but were arrested, police said Wednesday.

Auto driver shot dead in Delhi

November 10, 2012 at 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) An autorickshaw driver was shot dead by two people over personal enmity in the capital, police said Saturday.

Delhi RWAs slam government advertisement on power

November 7, 2012 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) An umbrella organisation of Delhi's resident welfare associations (RWAs) Wednesday slammed the full-page advertisements issued by the government in major dailies boasting of providing "cent percent power" to the residents of the city.

No place for cheaters in Salwan Marathon

November 4, 2012 at 9:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Organisers allegedly threw out 10 dope users and more than 150 over-age students from the cross-country run for schoolboys and girls from the 18th edition of the Salwan Cross Country Run at the Army Equestrian Centre here Sunday.

Woman jumps off building, critical

October 26, 2012 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) A 24-year-old woman jumped off the second floor of her office building here in an attempt to commit suicide but survived and is battling for life in a private hospital, police said Friday.

Geetika suicide case: Court extends judicial custody of Kanda, Chaddah till Oct.26

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct.17 (ANI): A Delhi court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda and his aide Aruna Chaddah to October 26 in connection with the alleged abetting of the suicide of former MDLR Airline air hostess Geetika Sharma.

Court seeks explanation on slum conditions

October 8, 2012 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday sought the presence of a senior official of Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) Oct 15 to explain the steps taken by the city's civic bodies in ensuring hygienic conditions at a slum here.

Chargesheet filed against Kanda in flight attendant's suicide

October 6, 2012 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The Delhi Police Saturday filed a chargesheet against former Haryana Minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, who is accused of abetting the suicide of his former employee Geetika Sharma.

School gardner murdered in Ghaziabad

September 29, 2012 at 7:54 PM

Ghaziabad, Sep 29 (IANS) A week after he disappeared, a 37-year-old gardner of a private school here was found murdered, with his body chopped into three pieces and stuffed into a gunny bag, police said Saturday.

Pakistani bomb disposal expert killed in blast

September 28, 2012 at 9:26 PM

Islamabad, Sep 28 (IANS) A bomb disposal expert was killed Friday in Pakistan's Peshawar city while attempting to defuse an explosive device, Geo News reported.

Kanda, Chaddha to be in judicial custody till Oct 6

September 25, 2012 at 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday extended till Oct 6 the judicial custody of former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda and his employee Aruna Chaddha, accused of abetting the suicide of former flight attendant Geetika Sharma.

Two arrested in Rs.57 lakh robbery

September 21, 2012 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Two men who were involved in a Rs.57 lakh robbery at gunpoint here last month have been arrested, police said Friday.

India Bulls executive missing

September 13, 2012 at 9:38 PM

Gurgaon, Sep 13 (IANS) A Delhi-based manager with India Bulls company is reported missing under mysterious circumstances from his office here, police said Thursday. An abduction case has been registered.

'Ignorance takes toll on oral health' (September 12 is World Oral Health Day)

September 12, 2012 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Dental health is an indicator of overall health. There are simple ways to maintain oral hygiene. Chewing sugar-free gum after a meal, for instance, can help prevent oral cavities.

Geetika Sharma suicide case: Court extends judicial remand of Kanda, Aruna Chaddha till Sept 25

September 11, 2012 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Sept 11 (ANI): A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of Gopal Goyal Kanda and his aide Aruna Chaddha in the Geetika Sharma suicide case by 14 days, conducting the proceedings through video conferencing.

Baichung Bhutia promotes northeastern footballers in New Delhi

September 5, 2012 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Sept 5 (ANI): The northeastern region is known to have strong potential for soccer, and in order to harness it, tournaments are organised regularly in the region and in other parts of the country.

Delhi Police provide IDs to senior citizens

September 4, 2012 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Ram Vilas Gupta, 70, has symptoms of amnesia, which often trouble him when he is among the bustling crowds and maddening traffic in the capital.

Shops shut in violence-hit east Delhi area; situation under control

September 3, 2012 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The roads were mostly deserted, wary shopkeepers kept the shop shutters down and at least two schools in the area remained shut Monday, a day after large-scale violence erupted in Khoda colony in east Delhi resulting in the death of a person allegedly in police firing.

East Delhi situation under control, 22 detained

September 3, 2012 at 10:33 AM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The situation in east Delhi's Mayur Vihar was under control, police said Monday, a day after one person was killed and many injured in a clash with police. Twenty-two people have been detained.

East Delhi violence under control

September 3, 2012 at 8:57 AM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The situation in east Delhi's Mayur Vihar, where one person was killed and many people were injured following a mob that went on a rampage after two men on a two-wheeler were injured when police tried to forcibly stop them, is under control, police said Monday.

Mob sets police booth, many vehicles afire in Delhi

September 2, 2012 at 11:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Angered over two people on a two-wheeler getting injured after police forcibly stopped them, a mob set a police booth, a DTC bus and many other vehicles on fire Sunday evening, police said. Police had to fire in air to control the situation, which is still tense.

Police booth, DTC bus set afire

September 2, 2012 at 9:21 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) A mob set a police booth and a DTC bus on fire Sunday evening in the Mayur Vihar area of the capital, police said.

Kanda admitted to hospital, condition stable

August 30, 2012 at 10:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, who was admitted to jail hospital Thursday for high blood pressure, is stable but still hospitalised, police said.

Youth arrested for gang rape in Delhi

August 29, 2012 at 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) A 20-year-old youth has been arrested in connection with gang rape of a minor girl in the capital, police said Wednesday.

Feasting, fervour mark Onam in Delhi

August 29, 2012 at 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Spruced up homes, colourful floral designs and delicacies on the platter - the Malayali community in the national capital celebrated Onam with feasting and fervour here Wednesday.

Motorsports: MRF launches Formula 2000 car

August 24, 2012 at 9:04 PM

Chennai, Aug 24 (IANS) In a path-breaking move, tyre giants MRF launched the Formula 2000, said to be the most powerful racing machine in Asia, at the Express Avenue Mall here Friday with India's first Formula One driver, Narain Karthikeyan, taking the bright red liveried machine for a few laps around the complex.

Suicide notes written on day of Geetika's death: Police

August 23, 2012 at 11:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The two suicide notes recovered from the house of former flight attendant Geetika Sharma here were written on the day she hung herself earlier this month, police said Thursday.

Kanda may also face destruction of proof case

August 22, 2012 at 9:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) A fresh case of destruction of evidence will be slapped on Gopal Goyal Kanda, Haryana's former minister arrested for abetment to suicide of his former employee Geetika Sharma, police said Wednesday.

Gurgaon women to march for Geetika to Jantar Mantar

August 22, 2012 at 6:40 PM

Gurgaon, Aug 22 (IANS) Various women's organisations Thursday will hold a candlelight vigil at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for Geetika Sharma, former flight attendant who committed suicide Aug 5.

Delhi woman hangs herself over harassment, husband arrested

August 15, 2012 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Anguished over alleged harassment, a 32-year-old woman committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan in her residence here, police said Wednesday. Her husband has been arrested.

Police station chief beats up constable, both face action

August 12, 2012 at 10:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) A 29-year-old constable was beaten up by his station house officer (SHO) here when he objected to use of allegedly abusive language by the senior, police said Sunday. Disciplinary action has been taken against both of them.

Two men rob Rs.57 lakh, shoot three people

August 11, 2012 at 10:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Two people on a bike robbed Rs.57 lakh after shooting and injuring three employees of a petrol pump here Saturday while they were going to a bank to deposit cash, police said.

Financial loss forces woman to attempt suicide

August 9, 2012 at 11:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) A 58-year-old woman, suspected to have suffered financial loss after her house was sealed by civic officials, tried to commit suicide here by taking an overdose of medicine, said police Thursday.

Court slams failure to weed out Bangladeshi migrants

August 9, 2012 at 10:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday expressed concern over the central government's failure to act against nearly three crore illegal Bangladeshi migrants who are staying in the country and enjoying the privileges meant for Indian citizens.

Man steals Rs.10 lakh from Delhi office, held

August 6, 2012 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) A 19-year-old man stole over Rs.10 lakh from his employer's office here to start a new household but landed in the police net within 24 hours of the crime, said an official Monday.

Meat trader shot at in Ghaziabad

August 6, 2012 at 6:01 PM

Ghaziabad, Aug 6 (IANS) Three motorcycle-borne robbers shot a meat trader and looted Rs.three lakh in cash from him here Monday morning, police said.

Ex-flight attendant kills self, blames Haryana minister

August 5, 2012 at 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) A 23-year-old former flight attendant killed herself Sunday and in her suicide note blamed her former employer and Haryana Minister of State for Home Gopal Kanda for taking the extreme step, police said.

NCW to probe ex-flight attendant's suicide

August 5, 2012 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) India's apex women rights panel will investigate the case of a 23-year-old former flight attendant committing suicide here and blaming Haryana minister Gopal Kanda for taking the extreme step, Union Women and Child Welfare Minister Krishna Tirath Sunday said.

UP officials not taking Akhilesh seriously: BSP

July 30, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Lucknow, July 30 (IANS) The opposition BSP Monday took pot shots at Akhilesh Yadav following attacks on statues of Dalit icon B.R. Ambedkar and their leader Mayawati, describing the Uttar Pradesh chief minister as a 'bechara' who is not taken seriously by his government officials.

Child rights groups meet Delhi legislators

July 27, 2012 at 10:10 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Two child rights organisations Friday held discussions with Delhi legislators over allocation and utilisation of funds for child welfare in the state budget.

Rains at last in Delhi

July 27, 2012 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The skies finally opened up and it poured in the national capital Friday, bringing relief and joy after days of watching rain-laden clouds give Delhi the slip.

Height of Metro platform railings raised to check suicides

July 26, 2012 at 2:18 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) In an effort to prevent suicide attempts at the elevated Metro stations, the Delhi Metro after a month long survey is raising the height of platform railings, an official said Thursday.

Woman shot at for not withdrawing molestation complaint

July 23, 2012 at 10:19 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) A 28-year-old woman was shot at Monday by her neighbour as she refused to withdraw a molestation complaint against him, police said. The man and his accomplice were later arrested.

Four held by CBI for medical admission fraud

July 19, 2012 at 10:56 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Four people, including a private medical practitioner and his son, were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with a fraudulent admission into a dental surgery course, officials said Thursday.

Chain-snatching gang apprehended in Delhi

July 9, 2012 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) A gang of three chain-snatchers were caught from south Delhi's Vasant Vihar Sunday, police said.

Court pulls up cop for lax rape probe

June 20, 2012 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Pulling up the investigation officer (IO) in a four-year-old girl's rape case, a Delhi court has sought an explanation from her for not conducting the probe in a proper manner.

Devotees throng Baba Budh Giri fest in Poonch

June 20, 2012 at 3:17 PM

Behram Galla (Jammu and Kashmir), June 20 (ANI): Scores of Hindu, Muslim and Sikh devotees gathered at a temple to attend the annual Baba Budh Giri festival in Poonch district.

Pregnant woman commits suicide in Delhi

June 19, 2012 at 10:15 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) A 25-year-old pregnant woman died Tuesday after she jumped off the fifth floor of a building where she resided with her husband here, police said.

Court allows elderly man to evict son from house

June 19, 2012 at 8:55 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) A Delhi court has restrained a man from subletting a portion of a house owned by his elderly father and allowed the property owner to take possession of the dwelling unit from his son.