Chand Pur

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

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

11 die in Himachal accident

June 18, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Manali, June 18 (IANS) Eleven people, mostly women, were killed Tuesday evening when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge near this Himachal Pradesh picturesque resort, police said.

Chain snatcher kills self after firing at policeman

June 10, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) A 25-year-old chain snatcher shot himself dead after firing at a policeman who was chasing him Monday afternoon, police said. His accomplice is on the run.

DCHFC behind the success of cooperative group housing societies: CM

June 8, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today dedicated Pt. Deep Chand Sharma Sahkar Bhawan to the Cooperative Movement in the Capital city. The new building has been constructed by the city government at

Farmers' group welcomes order bringing political parties under RTI

June 5, 2013 at 11:29 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) farmers' group has welcomed the Central Information Commission (CIC) order bringing political parties under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

Finance firm employees arrested for cheating

June 2, 2013 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Four people were arrested for concocting a story of robbery and cheating a Muthoot Finance company branch of 3.4 kg gold, police said here Sunday. Two of the arrested are employees of the company.

Indian-origin men in New Zealand face gang-rape charges

May 21, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Wellington, May 21 (IASNS) A woman has given evidence in a court in New Zealand implicating four men of Indian origin of raping her in turns in April 2011.

IPL scoreboard: Delhi Daredevils vs. RCB

May 10, 2013 at 11:50 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore here Friday.

JD(U) asks BJP not to be stubborn on Modi as PM candidate

May 10, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Patna, May 10 (IANS) Bihar's ruling Janata Dal (United) Friday urged its national ally Bharatiya Janata Party not to be stubborn over the projection of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial candidate for the next general elections.

Sunrisers crush Daredevils, climb to third spot

May 4, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Hyderabad, May 4 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad crushed Delhi Daredevils by six wickets in a crucial match here Saturday night to climb up to the third position in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Sunrisers bundle out Dardevils to lowest total this season

May 4, 2013 at 10:12 PM

Hyderabad, May 4 (IANS) Bowling with fire, Sunrisers Hyderabad bundled out Delhi Daredevils to 80, the lowest in the current season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), at the Rajiv Gandhi international stadium here Saturday.

Sunrisers skittle out Daredevils for 80 runs

May 4, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Hyderabad, May 4 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils were bowled out for 80 runs in 19.1 overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Saturday.

AITA recommends Vijay Amritraj for Dhyan Chand Award

May 2, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA) Thursday recommended former player Vijay Amritraj for the Dhyan Chand Award and the country's top singles player Somdev Devvarman for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

IPL scoreboard: Delhi Daredevils vs Kolkata Knight Riders

May 1, 2013 at 11:48 PM

Raipur, May 1 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here Wednesday.

IPL: Daredevils record second win

April 29, 2013 at 2:04 AM

Raipur, April 29 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils recorded their second victory in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a 15-run win over Pune Warriors India at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here Sunday.

IPL scoreboard: Delhi Daredevils vs Pune warriors

April 29, 2013 at 12:12 AM

Raipur, April 28 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Delhi Daredevils and Pune Warriors at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here Sunday.

Landless poor to get more money for building homes

April 26, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The amount given to landless poor for building homes will be doubled from this month, the government said Friday.

Women's national hockey in Lucknow from Thursday

April 16, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Lucknow, April 16 (IANS) Twenty-nine teams, including defending champions Railways, will participate in the 13-day third Hockey India Senior Women's National Hockey Championship beginning Thursday at the Major Dhyan Chand Astro Turf Stadium here.

Chauhan, Maan in Junior Asian Boxing meet semis

April 16, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Shymkent (Kazakhstan), April 16 (IANS) Indian colts made a resounding start to their campaign at the ASBC Asian Confederation Junior Boxing Championships here in Kazakhstan.

IPL 6: Will Kohli repeat the same behavior against Sehwag in RCB vs DD match?

April 16, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Royal Challengers Bangalore will clash with Delhi Daredevils in the 21st match of Indian Premier league to be played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore from 8pm.

There's a hidden dancer within me: Singer Shaan

April 11, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Shaan, known for hit numbers like "Jab se tere naina" and "Chand sifarish", is all set to display his dance prowess on the sixth season of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa". He says he always possessed the skill but never worked on it.

President greets nation on new year

April 10, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee greeted people on the occasion of the new year, based on the lunar calender, celebrated Thursday in different parts of the country.

President, PM greet nation on Ugadi, Gudi Padava

April 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Chaitra Sukladi and Cheti Chand, which mark the beginning of the traditional New Year in different parts of the country.

IPL: Dinesh, Rohit fashion Mumbai's big win (Roundup)

April 10, 2013 at 12:29 AM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) A scintillating show by Dinesh Karthik and Rohit Sharma propelled Mumbai Indians to an emphatic win over Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League here Tuesday.

IPL scoreboard: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Daredevils

April 10, 2013 at 12:29 AM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils at the Wankhede Stadium here Tuesday.

Trend to field first in IPL opening game continues

April 3, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) As the sixth season of the IPL dawned at the Eden Gardens here Wednesday, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir after winning the toss, chose to field against Delhi Daredevils - continuing the tradition of teams electing to bowl first in the opening game. Only Chennai Super Kings had broken the tradition by opting to bat first in 2011.

Devil may care Delhi look to proving point

April 2, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Delhi have always had a strong squad in Indian Premier League and have reached the semifinals thrice (2008, 2009, and 2012) -- but on all occasions Delhi Daredevils have faltered in the end and failed to make it to the finals on all three occasions.

Senior doctor suspended on bribery charges in Haryana

March 30, 2013 at 10:10 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), March 30 (IANS) A senior surgeon of the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) here was suspened following allegations that he was taking bribes from patients, PGIMS officials said here Saturday.

Historic Sujanpur Holi begins in Himachal

March 26, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Sujanpur (Himachal Pradesh), March 26 (IANS) The four-day Holi celebrations of Sujanpur, which trace their origin to the erstwhile Katoch princely ruler Sansar Chand, began with a riot of colours Tuesday, organisers said.

Sehwag's flop show continues in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

March 20, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Gurgaon, March 20 (IANS) Virender Sehwag's poor run of form continued Wednesday as he was back to pavilion for four runs, but his Delhi team beat Jammu and Kashmir by 17 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Twenty20 tournament here.

West Zone win Deodhar Trophy

March 13, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Guwahati, March 13 (IANS) Led by Ambati Rayudu, West Zone beat North Zone by five wickets with 10 balls to spare in a thrilling final of the Deodhar Trophy at the Nehru Stadium here Wednesday.

Unmukt Chand to endorse American Swan

March 12, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) American Swan, a fashion and apparel lifestyle brand, has roped in Unmukt Chand as its sports ambassador for digital and social media campaigns. The young cricketer is glad he can connect with the youth through the association.

Chand powers Delhi to Vijay Hazare Trophy

March 3, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Visakhapatnam, March 3 (IANS) Delhi coasted to a comfortable 75-run win over Assam in the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy to be crowned the domestic one-day champions.

Carving a new future for prison convicts (Feature)

March 3, 2013 at 2:19 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Sanjay, 25, is totally absorbed as he etches out intricate designs on a piece of wood, as are three other men in the room with him - all serving life term in Tihar Jail for murder. But it is the possible start of a new life for them with their training in wood carving that is fetching rich dividends.

Militants gun down two policemen in J-K

March 2, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Handwara, Mar. 2 (ANI): Militants shot dead two young police constables in Handwara town of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara District on Saturday.

Chand named Pepsi brand ambassador

March 1, 2013 at 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Delhi batsman Unmukt Chand was Friday named the brand ambassador of cola brand Pepsi.

'Oh Yes Abhi!' Unmukt Chand named Pepsi's new brand ambassador

March 1, 2013 at 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): Pepsi, the trend-setting brand, today announced the appointment of young cricketing sensation, Unmukt Chand as its brand ambassador.

SP leader shot dead Bollywood style

February 25, 2013 at 7:39 PM

Ghaziabad, Feb 25 (IANS) A Samajwadi Party (SP) leader-cum-lawyer was killed here Monday when a dozen armed men barged into his house and opened fire, leaving his brother and a guard injured.

Japan beat Malaysia to progress to Round 3

February 24, 2013 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Japan became the first side to progress from the women's Hockey World League Round 2 to Round 3 as they saw off main rivals Malaysia 4-0 here at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium Sunday.

Oman thrash Fiji 7-3 in hockey

February 24, 2013 at 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Thirtysixth-ranked Oman men's team beat 70th-ranked Fiji 7-3 in a hard fought match on the seventh and last day of the Hockey World League Round 2 here Sunday.

Hockey World League: India beat China 4-0

February 23, 2013 at 10:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) India continued its winning streak at the men's Hero Hockey World League Round 2 and strengthened its position at top of the table with a convincing 4-0 win over China at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Saturday.

Bangladesh beat Fiji 8-4

February 23, 2013 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Mamunur Rahman Chayan's four goal corner burst for Bangladesh helped defeat Fiji 8-4 in the men's Hockey World League Round 2 match here at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium Saturday.

Hockey World League: Indian men escape with 3-2 win over Ireland

February 21, 2013 at 10:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India were lucky to escape with a 3-2 win over Ireland and continued their winning streak in the men's Hero Hockey World League Round 2 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Thursday.

Minnows finally score in Hockey World League

February 21, 2013 at 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Fiji men and Kazakhstan women scored their first goals in the Hero Hockey World League Round 2 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Thursday.

Hockey World League: India crush Oman 9-1

February 20, 2013 at 11:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) India put on a dominating performance to crush Oman 9-1 for their second consecutive win in the men's Hero World Hockey League Round 2 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Wednesday.

Russian women blank Fiji in Hockey World League

February 19, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Russian women's team beat Fiji 9-0 on the second day of the Hockey World League Round 2 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Tuesday.

Technical snag spoils Gill's start in Desert Storm

February 19, 2013 at 6:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Suresh Rana of Team Maruti led after day one of the 11th Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm rally while favourite Gaurav Gill incurred heavy penalty in the first stage.

Japanese women trounce Fiji 14-0 in HWL opener

February 18, 2013 at 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Japanese women's team smashed Fiji 14-0 in the opening match of the Hockey World League (HWL) Round 2 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Monday.

Criminal shot dead in Delhi shootout

February 14, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) In a 20-minute shootout here, a notorious criminal wanted in connection with more than 15 cases, including murder and robbery, was killed by police, an officer said Thursday. A policeman was also injured.

Unlike West, publishing growing in India

February 10, 2013 at 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The printed book is still sought after by readers in India. The publishing industry, valued at nearly $2 billion, is witnessing a healthy growth despite the slump in the international market and threats from digital mediums.

HIL: Delhi Waveriders look to maintain clean record

February 6, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Record chasing Delhi Waveriders would come across an inspired Uttar Pradesh Wizards in their final league match of the Hockey India League here Thursday.

BJP nominates Vasundhara Raje as Rajasthan's BJP president

February 2, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 2 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday declared former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje as the new president of the party's Rajasthan unit.

HIL: Waveriders look to continue winning streak

February 2, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Lucknow, Feb 2 (IANS) League leaders Delhi Waveriders would be keen to set the record straight at the Dhyan Chand Astroturf Stadium here when they take on hosts Uttar Pradesh Wizards in their 10th round-robin match of the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) here Sunday.

'Beating the Retreat' brings the curtains down on 2013 Republic Day celebrations

January 29, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 29 (ANI): Lilting martial tunes and massed pipes and drum bands reverberated the air, while the majestic Raisina Hills was lit up as part of the 'Beating the Retreat' ceremony here on Tuesday, bringing the curtains down on the 2013 Republic Day celebrations.

Indian martial tunes to be flavour of 'Beating Retreat' ceremony

January 29, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 29 (ANI): Indian tunes will be the flavour of the 'Beating the Retreat' ceremony this year also.

11-year-old girl sold for Rs.6.5 lakh

January 25, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Jaipur, Jan 25 (IANS) An 11-year-old girl was "sold" for Rs.6.5 lakh by her mother in Rajasthan, police said Friday. Both the woman as well as the man who "bought" the girl have been arrested.

Top buzzwords used by scammers to lure victims on social media sites revealed

January 25, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Sydney, Jan. 25 (ANI): Internet security experts have said top three buzzwords in Twitter - Barack Obama, the Australian Open and gun control - are currently being used by cyber criminals to lure victims on social media.

Abandoned new-born girl dies of cold

January 24, 2013 at 9:44 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 24 (IANS) On a day the country observed the National Girl Child Day, a new-born girl was Thursday found dead near a government community centre here, police said. Investigators suspect the abandoned baby died of cold.

Rajnath Singh elected BJP president unopposed

January 23, 2013 at 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh has been formally elected the national president as no other leader from the party filed nomination papers against him.

Everything looks same on TV: Shruti Seth

January 21, 2013 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Actress Shruti Seth, best remembered as Jia, the girl with magical powers in the TV show "Shararat", says Indian television shows are clones of each other.

Retired armyman shoots burglar in Ghaziabad

January 19, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Ghaziabad, Jan 19 (IANS) A burglar was shot dead by the owner of a shop he had gone to rob in the wee hours here Saturday. The shop owner is a retired armyman.

Songs are being re-dubbed by others: Shaan

January 15, 2013 at 9:45 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) These are not great times for Bollywood's singers or so it seems if Shaan is to be believed.

Mehr all praise for Arjun in 'Inkaar'

January 15, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Model-turned-actor Arjun Rampal is getting accolades for his role in the upcoming movie "Inkaar" - even if they are coming from his wife and ex-supermodel Mehr Jesia.

HIL gets off to glittering start

January 14, 2013 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The inaugural Hockey India League (HIL), aimed at improving the state of the nation's national game, began with a dazzling opening ceremony here Monday. However, the event at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium failed to attract a sizeable crowd in spite of the entrry being gratis.

HIL begins with glittering ceremony

January 14, 2013 at 8:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The inaugural Hockey India League (HIL), aimed at improving the state of the nation's national game, began with a dazzling opening ceremony here Monday. However, the event at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium failed to attract a sizeable crowd.

HIL announces handsome cash prizes

January 13, 2013 at 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Hockey India League (HIL) Sunday announced massive cash prizes for various categories with the Player of the Tournament set to get a whopping Rs.25 lakh.

Hockey India League ropes in Airtel as associate sponsor

January 12, 2013 at 2:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Hockey India League (HIL) announced Bharti Airtel Limited as its associate sponsor for the league which begins from Jan 14 here Saturday.

Women's issues will be dealt with speedily in Rajasthan

January 11, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Jaipur, Jan 11 (IANS) Rajasthan has framed an action plan to handle with sensitivity incidents of atrocities on women and speedily dispose of these cases, thanks to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

Delhi beat England XI by six wickets

January 8, 2013 at 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Delhi captain Shikhar Dhawan knocked up a spectacular ton to lead his team to victory over England XI in the final warm-up game for the visitors ahead of the five-match One-Day International (ODI) series against India beginning Friday.

I'm changing my style of filmmaking, says Sudhir Mishra

January 4, 2013 at 2:31 PM

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) After making off-beat films like "Hazaaron Khwahishein Aisi" and "Khoya Khoya Chand", Sudhir Mishra is changing track. He is trying to make films that speak the language of the audience.

Leslie Claudius: A true legend of hockey (Obituary)

December 20, 2012 at 9:41 PM

Kolkata, Dec 20 (IANS) Leslie Walter Claudius was a hockey legend in the truest sense of the term, perhaps the greatest right half the game has ever seen.

Hockey India condoles passing away of Claudius

December 20, 2012 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Hockey India condoled the death of the legendary Leslie Walter Claudius, who passed away after a prolonged illness in Kolkata Thursday.

Sleeper cells have increased in Delhi, say police (Dec 13 is the 11th anniversary of the parliamen

December 10, 2012 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Sleeper cells, the insidious and faceless information gathering attack modules of terror groups, have seen a major rise in numbers in the Indian capital after the Dec 13, 2001, parliament attack, say Delhi Police sources.

Yami Gautam turns 26: Busy in shooting

November 28, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Yami Gautam turned 26 today but has no special plans on this auspicious day as she is very busy in the shooting of a film.

Ranji Trophy: Delhi, Mumbai pile on the runs

November 25, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Mumbai, Nov 25 (IANS) Delhi and Mumbai piled on the runs against their respective opponents on day two of the fourth round of Ranji Trophy matches Sunday.

Ranji Trophy: Chand, Dhawan give Delhi a good start

November 24, 2012 at 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Unmukt Chand and Sh[ikhar Dhawan smashed hundreds for Delhi against Tamil Nadu while Rohit Sharma and Hiken Shah made three?figure scores in Mumbai's contest against Hyderabad on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy fourth round matches here Saturday.

Ranji Trophy: Delhi trail Baroda by 346 runs

November 19, 2012 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Baroda need to pick up seven wickets on the final day of the Ranji Trophy Group B tie against Delhi to bag three points from a first innings lead, as the hosts finished the third day at 215/3 here Monday.

Ranji Trophy: Delhi beat Odisha outright, get full points

November 12, 2012 at 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Delhi bounced back after their terrible loss to Uttar Pradesh last week to score an emphatic 10-wicket win over Odisha in their Ranji Trophy Group B match at the Feroz Shah Kotla here Monday.

Ranji Trophy: Delhi vs Odisha scoreboard

November 12, 2012 at 3:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard of the fourth and final day of the Delhi versus Odisha Ranji Trophy Group B tie at the Ferozshah Kotla here Monday.

Ranji Trophy scoreboard: Delhi vs Odisha

November 9, 2012 at 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard on Day One of the Ranji Trophy Group B tie between Delhi and Odisha at the Ferozshah Kotla here Friday.

Ranji Trophy: Odisha shot out for 143, Delhi 62/3

November 9, 2012 at 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Delhi gained a slight advantage in their first Ranji Trophy Group B home tie after they bowled out Odisha for 143 before tea and ended day one at 62 for three here Friday.

Ranji Trophy: Imtiaz, Praveen rattle star-studded Delhi

November 2, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 2 (IANS) Delhi's India stars flopped and Uttar Pradesh took charge of the Group B Ranji Trophy cricket tie after the first day's play at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Friday.

Ranji Trophy: Imtiaz's fifer rocks star-studded Delhi

November 2, 2012 at 5:51 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 2 (IANS) Delhi's India stars flopped and Uttar Pradesh took control of the Group B Ranji Tropy cricket tie after the first day's play at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Friday.

World's longest married couple is from Punjab

November 1, 2012 at 10:12 PM

London, Nov 1 (IANS) Karam Chand and his wife Katari, who have eight children and 28 grandchildren, have been married for 87 years, making them the world's longest married couple.

Websites case: Court asks ministry official to verify summons

October 26, 2012 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday asked a union home ministry official to appear and verify the forms for serving summons to US-based websites, including Facebook and Google, for allegedly hosting defamatory content on their sites.

Army unearths huge cache of arms, ammunition in Handwara

October 23, 2012 at 9:35 AM

Handwara (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct.23 (ANI): The Indian Army has retrieved a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a hideout of militants near Handwara in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir state.

Delhi Daredevils rout Kolkata Knight Riders by 52 runs in CL T20

October 14, 2012 at 11:08 AM

Johannesburg, Oct. 14 (ANI): The pace attack of the Delhi Daredevils thrived on an increasingly lively pitch at South Africa's Supersport Park, as they throttled the Kolkata Knight Riders' team to just 108 for seven, winning their Champions League T20 contest by 52 runs.

Japan keen on nuclear cooperation with India: Montek Ahluwalia

October 10, 2012 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's likely visit to Tokyo next month, Japan has conveyed to India its keen desire for civil nuclear cooperation with India.

Himachal shifts two officers on EC's directive

October 7, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Shimla, Oct 7 (IANS) Ahead of Nov 4 assembly polls, Himachal Pradesh Sunday shifted two district-level officers on the directions of the Election Commission, an official said.

India, Australia may sign nuclear pact

October 4, 2012 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, whose bold move overturned a longstanding ban on uranium sale to India, comes here Oct 15 on a three-day visit that could see India and Australia sign a landmark civil nuclear pact.

As rescuers wait, Assam's trapped rhino gets security cover

October 3, 2012 at 3:58 PM

Guwahati, Oct 3 (IANS) The one-horned rhinoceros trapped since Sunday in a sandbar of the Brahmaputra river is unlikely to be rescued soon.

Pak parliamentary panel proposes Hindu marriage bill

October 2, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 2 (ANI): A three-member parliamentary panel constituted by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has proposed a new bill, which if passed, will enable members of the Hindu community to register their marriages. Currently, there is no mechanism in place to enable registration of this kind.

Two rhinos succumbs to injuries in Kaziranga

September 28, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Guwahati, Sep 28 (IANS) After two one-horned rhinos succumbed to injuries caused by poachers, a team of Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) arrived in Assam Friday to assess the situation following the recent spate of poaching of the rare rhinos in Kaziranga National Park.

19 die in Nepal plane crash

September 28, 2012 at 9:18 AM

Kathmandu, Sep 28 (IANS) Nineteen people, including 12 foreigners, were killed Friday when an aircraft crashed minutes after taking off from the international airport here, an official said.

19 killed in Nepal plane crash

September 28, 2012 at 9:18 AM

Kathmandu, Sept.28 (Xinhua-ANI): Nineteen passengers including three crew members killed after the Dornier Aircraft 9N-AHA of Sita Air crashed just a kilometer far from the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu Friday morning.

Himachali farmers see better profits with global retailers

September 25, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Shimla, Sep 25 (IANS) No more rotten apples and sweeter profits! That is how cultivators in Himachal Pradesh, a major fruits and vegetable basket, visualise the larger impact of the entry of global supermarket chains like Carrefour and CostCo into India.

India moving closer to joining NSG, US leads the charge

September 24, 2012 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Four years after the 46-nation Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) opened the doors for global nuclear trade for New Delhi, India is steadily inching closer to its pursuit of joining the world's top four atomic control regimes with a large number of countries in favour of getting it within the non-proliferation tent.

Nine suffocate to death in prayer hall

September 24, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Ranchi, Sep 24 (IANS) At least nine devotees, including eight women, died of suffocation in an ashram in Jharkhand's Deoghar district Monday, police said.

Websites' content: Court questions official

September 22, 2012 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) A Delhi court Saturday questioned a central government official to explain the process of serving summons on US-based websites, including Facebook and Google, for allegedly hosting defamatory content on their sites.

Two Ghaziabad policemen in serious condition

September 19, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Ghaziabad, Sep 19 (IANS) Two policemen viciously attacked by a frenzied mob after the desecration of the Koran remain in serious condition, police sources said Wednesday.

NSUI sweeps DUSU polls

September 15, 2012 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Sept 15 (ANI): Congress' National Students' Union Of India (NSUI) on Saturday comprehensively outdid Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in the Delhi University Students Unions (DUSU) elections.