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

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

Three vital steps to a more secure India (Comment)

May 18, 2013 at 10:38 AM

No matter what cosmetic gloss (or acne ointment) is put on the recent stand-off between the Indian border police and the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), India is perceived as having come off second best in test of wiils, as the Chinese intruded across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, and camped in 'Indian territory' for 20 days. As a regional power of substance, with robust armed forces and a nuclear arsenal, India has available the full spectrum of policy options, ranging from war to capitulation.

UAE, Egypt discuss cooperation in civil aviation

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Cairo, May 18 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirtaes (UAE) and Egypt have held talks over enhancing cooperation in the civil aviation sector.

Witherspoon, Phoenix reunite for crime drama

May 18, 2013 at 8:54 AM

Los Angeles, May 18 (IANS) Actors Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix will reportedly team up again for a crime thriller, to be directed by Paul Thomas.

55 dead as hailstorms lash south China

May 18, 2013 at 7:58 AM

Beijing, May 18 (IANS) A total of 50 people have died while 14 reported missing due to latest rain and hailstorms that have hit south China, the government statistics said Friday.

Manipur, Mizo groups want Inner Line Permit reintroced

May 17, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Aizawl/Agartala, May 17 (IANS) A Manipuri group of activists has demanded the reintroduction of Inner Line Permits (ILP) in northeastern states to "protect the indigenous and domicile" people in the region.

Asteroid 9 times larger than Queen Elizabeth 2 ship to whisk past Earth on May 31

May 16, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Asteroid 1998 QE2 will sail past Earth on May 31, getting no closer than about 3.6 million miles (5.8 million kilometers), or about 15 times the distance between Earth and the moon.

UAE holds talks with US, Spain

May 16, 2013 at 2:22 AM

Abu Dhabi, May 16 (IANS/WAM) Top officials of the UAE met representatives of the governments of the US and Spain and held discussions related to defence and security.

Maruti Suzuki donates ambulances

May 15, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Gurgaon, May 15 (IANS) India's largest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki Wednesday donated four Eeco ambulances to the Civil Hospital here, a company spokesperson said.

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.

Air India to start Dreamliner flights from today

May 15, 2013 at 10:46 AM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Air India will resume domestic operations of grounded Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes from today.

Air India to get another eight Dreamliners by December

May 14, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has said that out of six Dreamliners, two Dreamliners have already been modified for commercial operations and all six planes will be ready for operation by the end of this month.

India for early settlement of boundary issue with China

May 14, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Ahead of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's three-day state visit from May 19, India Tuesday said it favoured an early settlement of the boundary question and the issue should be pursued as a strategic objective by both countries.

Livelihood scheme to be implemented in mission mode

May 12, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The government has decided to implement the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) in a mission mode to ensure targeted and time-bound delivery of results, an official said here Sunday.

Militants kill a civilian in Kashmir

May 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Srinagar, May 11 (ANI): A civilian in Kashmir was shot dead by suspected militants.

Karzai advises Pakistan Government and military to reform themselves

May 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Islamabad, May 11 (ANI): Afghan President Hamid Karzai has advised Pakistan Government and military to 'reform themselves.'

Guerrillas kill cop in south Kashmir

May 10, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Srinagar, May 10 (IANS) A police officer was killed Friday in a guerrilla hit-and-run attack in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.

Army, police hunt for terrorists in Kashmir

May 10, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Srinagar, May 10 (IANS) Some 700 soldiers and police personnel Friday combed a mountainous area in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district to track down five or six terrorists, army sources said.

India, China review Ladakh border stand-off, ink protocol to enhance bilateral cooperation

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Beijing, May 10 (ANI): India and China have reviewed the fallout of their recent army-related stand-off in the Depsang Valley iof the Ladakh region during talks between External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing.

Salman Khurshid arrives in China on two-day visit

May 9, 2013 at 5:04 PM

Beijing, May 9 (ANI): Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid arrived in Beijing on a two-day visit today during which he will hold talks with the Chinese leadership.

Career Options after 12th

May 9, 2013 at 1:20 PM

If you have just passed or about to pass your 12th board examination and getting confused of choosing right career options after 12th, its obvious so doesn't need to worry. At present, there are a large number of undergraduate courses after 12th offered by various public and private institutions in India for various streams to meet your needs. So, if you are thinking of further education in degree courses to build your career in the scholastic discipline, you have a number of options.

No deal between India and China to end stand-off in Ladakh: Khurshid

May 8, 2013 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid today said there was no deal between India and China for ending the 21-day stand-off between the armies of the two nations in Ladakh.

Salman Khurshid to visit China on May 9

May 6, 2013 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will pay a two-day official visit to the People's Republic of China beginning on May 9 at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

Omar Abdullah asks Centre to clarify ground situation in Ladakh

May 6, 2013 at 5:04 PM

Srinagar, May 6 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday asked the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre to clarify the ground situation in Ladakh region following the withdrawal of Chinese troops from Daulat Beg Oldi sector.

India-China face off in Ladakh resolved peacefully (Update-Chinese incursion)

May 6, 2013 at 4:01 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): The face off between India and China in Ladakh has been resolved peacefully with the two sides agreeing to restore status quo along the Line of Actual Control in the western sector of the boundary, as it existed prior to April 15.

Pakistan defends posts construction along Afghan border

May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Islamabad, May 6 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistan on Monday defended construction of security posts along its border with Afghanistan after Afghan officials reported fresh clashes between the border troops of the two countries.

India, China troops end stand-off ahead of Khurshid's Beijing visit

May 5, 2013 at 11:48 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Intense negotiations over the weekend between India and China saw an end to the 20-day stand-off with troops of both sides pulling back to their respective positions prior to April 15 -- when Chinese forces had intruded 19 km inside the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, sources said.

Chinese troops withdraw from Indian side of LAC

May 5, 2013 at 10:44 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) India and China Sunday ended the stand-off on the border by agreeing to pull back their troops to their respective positions prior to April 15 -- when Chinese troops had intruded 19 km inside Indian side of the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh's Depsang area, said informed sources.

Afghan president calls for close relations with Pakistan

May 4, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Kabul, May 4 (IANS) Afghan President Hamid Karzai Saturday called for close and friendly relations with Pakistan and stated that his government would ink a proposed security pact with the US if this country's national interests were respected.

Afghan president calls for close relations with Pakistan

May 4, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Beijing, May 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Saturday called for close and friendly relations with his country' s immediate neighbor Pakistan.

Khurshid to go ahead with Beijing visit: Official

May 2, 2013 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid is to go ahead with his May 9 Beijing visit amid the stand-off between the two countries over the incursion by Chinese troops in Depsang area of Ladakh.

Current situation in Ladakh is not India's creation: Antony

April 30, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Describing the current situation in Eastern Ladakh as 'not one of our (India's) creation', Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Tuesday said India remains committed to a peaceful resolution of the situation.

Scheduled airlines permitted to charge fees for certain unbundle services separately

April 29, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 29 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has decided to permit scheduled airlines to unbundle certain services and to charge fees for these services separately.

'India does not want to accentuate situation' on Chinese incursions, says Manmohan Singh

April 27, 2013 at 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 27 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has said India does not want to accentuate the situation in the wake of the recent Chinese incursion in Ladakh.

Ladakh incursion: BJP wants thorough probe on standoff with China

April 26, 2013 at 5:11 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 26 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj on Friday asked the Congress-led UPA Government not to repeat the mistake of 1962 by taking the incursion of Chinese troops lightly, and urged for a thorough probe of the ground situation.

Sri Lanka, India discuss maritime boundary issues

April 26, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Colombo, April 26 (IANS) Sri Lanka and India have had talks on issues relating to the maritime boundary line separating the two countries, the Sri Lanka Navy said Friday.

Sri Lanka, India discuss maritime boundary issues

April 26, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Beijing, Apr. 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Sri Lanka and India have had more talks on issues relating to the Maritime Boundary Line dividing both countries, the Sri Lanka Navy said on Friday.

China denies army trespassed into India

April 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Beijing, April 25 (IANS) China Thursday denied that its soldiers and aircraft had trespassed into India.

Army Chief briefs Antony on Chinese incursion in Ladakh

April 25, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 25 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, today briefed Defence Minister A.K. Antony on the Chinese incursion in Ladakh and the situation along the border.

Ben Affleck to live on $1.50 a day to raise awareness on poverty

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Melbourne, Apr 25 (ANI): Ben Affleck has pledged to live on 1.50 dollars a day for five days as part of a campaign by the charity Live Below The Line to raise awareness for world poverty.

Spokesperson says China has never crossed the border

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Biejing, (China), April 25 (ANI): A spokesperson of the Chinese foreign ministry Hua Chunying has said that Biejing has not violated its border with India.

Process on to resolve standoff arising out of Chinese incursion into Ladakh: India

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): India has said that the process is on to resolve the standoff arising out of Chinese troop incursions in Ladakh, and is hopeful that a solution would emerge.

Army Chief visits Jammu and Kashmir, discusses border situation

April 24, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Jammu, Apr. 24 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, concluded his two-day visit of Jammu and Kashmir today.

Talks on to resolve border issue with China: Khurshid

April 24, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Wednesday said the government was not satisfied with the border stand-off with China, and discussions are on to resolve the issue.

BJP MP seeks government statement on Chinese incursion

April 24, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tarun Vijay Wednesday said the government should brief the MPs on the Chinese incursion in the Ladakh region and sought a statement from External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on the issue.

Ladakh incursion: 'Govt. will take every step to protect national integrity', says Antony

April 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 24 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Wednesday said the UPA Government will take every step to protect the national integrity of the country to resolve the situation arising out of the incursion by Chinese troops in Ladakh.

Indian, Chinese officers meet to resolve border stand-off; Army chief discusses situation (Roundup

April 23, 2013 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Indian and Chinese local military commanders Tuesday held a flag meeting for the second time to resolve the stand-off over incursion by Chinese troops into the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh even as New Delhi said it has asked Beijing to maintain the status quo that existed before the April 15 intrusion.

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.

Indian, Chinese army officers meet to defuse border tensions

April 23, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Senior officers of the Indian and Chinese armies held a flag meeting in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday following an incursion by troops of the Peoples Liberation Army. India hoped that the issue would be resolved peacefully as has happened with such incidents in the past.

Ladakh incursion: India talks tough, asks China to maintain LAC status-quo

April 23, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 23 (ANI): Apparently taking a tough stance on the reported presence of Chinese troops ten kilometers inside Indian territory in the Ladakh region, India on Tuesday asked China to maintain status-quo on the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

India hopeful of resolving border issue with China

April 23, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The India-China border continues to remain peaceful and New Delhi is hopeful of peacefully resolving the issue of an alleged incursion by Chinese troops in Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir, the external affairs ministry said Tuesday.

No need for diplomatic talks with China on border issue: Khurshid

April 23, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) As Indian and Chinese local military commanders held a flag meeting Tuesday over the alleged incursion by Chinese troops in Ladakh, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid ruled out any need to hold diplomatic-level talks on the issue.

Titanic bandmaster's letter fetches 93,000 pounds in auction

April 23, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Melbourne, Apr. 23 (ANI): A letter written by the bandmaster of the Titanic, who carried on playing as the tragic ship sank, has been auctioned off for 93,000 pounds at Devizes, Wiltshire on Saturday.

J&K concerned over Chinese army incursion in Ladakh

April 22, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Jammu, April 22 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government has written to the central government voicing its concern over the "deep incursion of Chinese troops on this side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the cold desert region of Ladakh," a state minister said.

Letter from Titanic's bandleader auctioned

April 22, 2013 at 10:44 AM

London, April 22 (IANS/EFE) A letter from the leader of the band that continued playing as the Titanic sank in the Atlantic Ocean was sold at auction for 93,000 pounds ($141,600), a spokesman for auction house Henry Aldridge & Son told EFE.

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.

Think out of box to solve problems: PM tells bureaucrats

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday asked civil servants to "think out of the box" to solve problems and urged them to use technology to ensure government benefits reach everyone.

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.

India, China in touch over border incursion in Ladakh

April 20, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) India and China are in touch over reported incursion by Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh, government sources said Saturday, adding that it is an area where there are "differing perceptions" of the Line of Actual Control and such incidents are resolved peacefully.

Musharraf sent on 14-day judicial remand

April 20, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) An anti-terrorist court in Islamabad Saturday sent former president Pervez Musharraf on a 14-day judicial remand in the case related to detention of judges during a state of emergency in 2007, a media report said.

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.

US returns stolen 16th-century tapestry to Spain

April 18, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, April 18 (IANS/EFE) US authorities Wednesday returned to Spain a 16th-century tapestry that was stolen in 1979 from the San Vicente Martir Cathedral.

Kashmir resolution holds key to peace, prosperity in South Asia: Zardari

April 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Islamabad, Apr. 18 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said it is Kashmir that holds the key to peace and prosperity in South Asia, and no durable resolution of this issue is possible without the Kashmiri people themselves being made part of the dialogue process.

Jaya Prada beacon row: Amar Singh meets PM, demands strict action

April 16, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 16 (ANI): Former Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Amar Singh met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here on Tuesday and demanded strict action against all those involved in alleged removal of the red beacon from Rampur Member of Parliament (MP) Jaya Prada's vehicle.

Andhra to supply nine food items for Rs.185 to poor

April 11, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Hyderabad, April 11 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government Thursday launched a new scheme to supply a basket of nine essential commodities to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in the state.

Anti-infiltration strategy chalked out for Kashmir

April 10, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Jammu, April 10 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Police and the army have chalked out a joint strategy to check militant infiltration into Poonch and Rajouri districts from across the Line of Control (LoC) during summer months, an official said Wednesday.

Kingfisher Airlines again submits revival plan

April 10, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Financially stretched Kingfisher Airlines Wednesday submitted a plan to restart operations to the aviation regulator which had cancelled its flying licence over safety concerns last year.

Dirty linen 'biggest bugbear for hotel guests'

April 8, 2013 at 4:53 PM

London, April 8 (ANI): Dirty bed linen and bath towels are the biggest turn-offs for hotel guests, according to a poll.

Pakistani daily hopes for better ties with India

April 8, 2013 at 11:01 AM

Islamabad, April 8 (IANS) The Indian government's decision to re-start visas on arrival for senior citizens is welcome as it indicates the end of unpleasantness between New Delhi and Islamabad, said a Pakistani daily Monday.

UAE, Australia ink cooperation agreement

April 8, 2013 at 9:00 AM

Dubai, April 8 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Australia have signed a cooperation agreement to facilitate rapid expansion of civil aviation operations between them.

Two children injured following accidental explosion of a device in Kashmir

April 4, 2013 at 3:09 PM

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir), Apr 4 (ANI): Two children were severely injured when a device exploded in their hand in Thathiali village in Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir.

Moderate intensity quake in Kashmir, no casualties

April 4, 2013 at 1:41 PM

Srinagar, April 4 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale rocked Kashmir Valley Thursday. No damage to life or property was reported.

Fundamentals of India's ties with neighbours strong: Khurshid

April 1, 2013 at 11:32 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The fundamentals of India's relations with its neighbours are strong and any turbulence is a passing fancy, said External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid here Monday.

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.

India had won Kargil war with Pak both militarily and diplomatically: Manish Tewari

March 28, 2013 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 28 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Thursday said that India had won the Kargil war with Pakistan both militarily and diplomatically.

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.

'India is likely to become third largest aviation market by 2020': Ajit Singh

March 26, 2013 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Tuesday said that India would be the third largest aviation market by 2020.

Govt. gives a thumbs-up to AirAsia's Tie-Up With Tata Group

March 26, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Government gives green signal to AirAsia's proposal to set up a joint venture for running a passenger airline with the Tata Group.

India, China discuss preparations for joint army exercise

March 22, 2013 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) India and China Friday discussed preparations for the third joint army exercise to be held this year and also agreed to finalise the plan for bilateral exchanges between the armed forces of the two countries.

US seeks more commercial space cooperation with India

March 22, 2013 at 10:33 AM

Washington, March 22 (IANS) The US wants to increase commercial space cooperation with India to create opportunities for US and Indian companies as their "very capable space science communities" have much to offer each other.

US would take action if chemical weapons "Red Line" crossed in Syria, say officials

March 20, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): Reports of chemical weapons use in Syria, if true, would mean US President Barack Obama's threshold for taking military action to end country's civil war has been met, American officials have said.

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.

Sri Lankan Navy told not to fire at Indian fishermen: Antony

March 18, 2013 at 10:17 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The government has asked the Sri Lankan Navy to act with restraint and not to fire on Indian fishermen near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Monday.

US court rules CIA must admit 'existence of drone programme'

March 16, 2013 at 10:06 AM

London, Mar 16 (ANI): A US appeals court has ruled that the CIA must give a fuller response to a lawsuit seeking the spy agency's records on drone attacks.

Time not ripe for withdrawing AFSPA from Kashmir: Gen. Bikram Singh

March 15, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The "time is not ripe" for withdrawing the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from the Kashmir Valley, Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh said here Friday. He also noted that the proposed mountain strike corps was in an advanced stage of finalisation.

Time not ripe for withdrawing AFSPA from Kashmir: Gen. Bikram Singh

March 15, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The "time is not ripe" for withdrawing the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from the Kashmir Valley, Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh said here Friday. He also noted that the proposed mountain strike corps was in an advanced stage of finalisation.

Hina Khar says Pak-India mistrust must be reduced to resolve Kashmir issue

March 15, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 15 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that the mistrust between India and Pakistan must be reduced in order to resolve the Kashmir issue, and to carry forward the peace process.

Attack on CRPF camp: India stalls group visa with Pakistan

March 15, 2013 at 11:29 AM

In a bid to growing tensions after the suicidal attack on CRPF camp in Kashmir Valley, the government has opted against implementing the proposed group tourist visa facility under the liberalised visa regime with Pakistan from today.

Its official! women drivers curse more than men

March 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM

London, Mar. 11 (ANI): 48 percent of women use swear word while driving compared to 40 percent of men, a study has revealed.

Narayanasamy condemns attack on Indian fishermen by Lankan Navy

March 9, 2013 at 6:35 PM

Chennai, Mar. 9 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) V. Narayanasamy, who visited the injured fishermen at a hospital here on Saturday, condemned the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly attacking them in Indian waters.

Lankan Navy rubbishes reports of firing on Indian fishermen

March 8, 2013 at 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 8 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Navy has rubbished media reports that said its personnel allegedly attacked allegedly fired at Indian fishermen off the Kodiakarai coast.

Bhubaneswar airport gets new Rs.145 crore terminal

March 5, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 5 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Tuesday inaugurated a new Rs.145 crore (Rs.1.45 billion) domestic terminal at the Biju Patnaik airport here, an official said.

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.

Bhubaneswar airport's new terminal ready

March 4, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 4 (IANS) A new domestic terminal built at a cost of Rs.145 crore at Biju Patnaik airport in Odisha's capital Bhubaneswar would be in use from Tuesday, an official said.

Social media not allowed aboard Titanic II

March 3, 2013 at 2:59 PM

London, Mar. 3 (ANI): The internet, Twitter and e-mails will be banned on board the replica of the ill-fated Titanic to give passengers a chance to relax and talk to each other.

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.

More six-coach trains in Delhi Metro to ease overcrowding

February 27, 2013 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) In a bid to combat overcrowding in Metro trains, authorities plan to use only six-coach trains on two routes, the Lok Sabha was informed Wednesday.

21 Sri Lankan fishermen held in India released

February 26, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Colombo, Feb 26 (IANS) Twenty-one Sri Lankan fishermen have been released from India and are due to arrive here Wednesday, the fisheries ministry said here.

Akhilesh undertakes biggest reshuffle of bureaucracy

February 26, 2013 at 11:23 AM

Lucknow, Feb 26 (IANS) The 11-month-old Akhilesh Yadav government has undertaken the biggest reshuffle of the bureaucracy by transferring 51 Indian Administrative Service, 48 Provincial Civil Service, 88 Indian Police Service and 92 Provincial Police Service officials.

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.