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

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

Three men acquitted of rape charges after victim recants

May 20, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A Delhi court acquitted three men facing charges of abducting and gang-raping a woman after the victim denied that the accused raped her.

Shinde rules out Army control over ITBP

May 16, 2013 at 11:50 AM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has turned down a proposal to allow the army to take over the command of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in the wake of a recent incursion by Chinese troops in the Ladakh region.

'India has right to upgrade infrastructure along the border': Antony

May 11, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Panaji, May 11 (ANI): Defence Minister A. K. Antony today said that India has right to develop infrastructure, facilities and capabilities on its own land.

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.

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.

China acknowledges withdrawal of troops from Ladakh

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Beijing, May 6 (ANI): A spokeswoman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday tacitly acknowledged the withdrawal of Chinese troops from Ladakh's Depsang Valley.

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.

Sino-India standoff over troop incursion in Ladakh ends

May 5, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Ladakh, May 5 (ANI): The nearly three-week-old stand-off between India and China over the latter allowing its troops to enter and occupy 19 kilometers of Indian territory in the Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) sector near the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, ended on Sunday night, with both sides withdrawing their troops to previously agreed positions.

BJP questions Govt. 'inertia' on Chinese incursion issue

May 1, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday hit out at the Congress-led UPA Government for not acting tough on the Chinese incursion issue, and questioned the political will of the Centre on this matter.

SFT, ABVP activists jointly protest against Chinese incursion

May 1, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Dharamsala, May 1 (ANI): Indian and Tibetan students staged a mass rally here on Wednesday to protest against the incursion by the Chinese troops in Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh region.

Security expert criticises govt. for inability to counter Chinaese intrusion on Ladakh

May 1, 2013 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): A security expert has criticised the government for its inability to counter China's intrusion into India in the Ladakh region.

BJP alleges govt not serious about Chinese incursion

April 30, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday alleged that the UPA-II Government is not serious about the Chinese incursions into Indian territory in Ladakh.

Chinese troops erect one more tent in Ladakh

April 30, 2013 at 9:32 AM

Leh/New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Chinese troops have reportedly erected one more tent in Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO) sector of Ladakh, raising to five the number of such structures in the area of incursion.

Shinde expects Flag Officers meet to resolve Chinese incursion issue

April 27, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Daman, Apr. 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Saturday said that the incursion by the Chinese troops in the Ladakh region in Jammu and Kashmir would be decided during the Flag Officers meeting of both the armies.

Would work with Aamir again if 'QSQT' is remade: Juhi Chawla

April 27, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) Waving aside plans of remaking the iconic "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" (QSQT), which completes 25 years this April, the film's leading lady Juhi Chawla said she and Aamir "will do it again" if a remake is done.

'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.

Rattled to read reports of rape: Juhi Chawla

April 27, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) Lauding actor-director Farhan Akhtar's initiave Men Against Rape and Discrimination (MARD), actress Juhi Chawla says she feels "rattled" on reading reports of incidents of rape and molestation of children.

'QSQT' was magic which just happened: Juhi Chawla

April 27, 2013 at 1:00 AM

Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) Excited at the prospect of a reunion with fellow cast and crew members of the iconic Bollywood film "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" (QSQT), that completes 25 years this April, the film's leading lady Juhi Chawla said the blockbuster was "magic which just happened".

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.

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.

Chinese army incursion serious issue: BJP

April 24, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The recent incursion by the Chinese army into Indian territory is a serious issue and the government must take it up at the top level, the BJP demanded Wednesday.

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.

Army chief briefs Kashmir governor, Abdullah on Chinese incursion

April 23, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Jammu, April 23 (IANS) Army chief General Bikram Singh met Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday and discussed Chinese incursions into Indian territory in Ladakh region.

Army Chief meets J-K CM Omar Abdullah, discusses security situation

April 23, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Jammu, April 23 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his residence here this evening and discussed the present security situation.

India asks China to maintain status quo on border

April 23, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Emphasising that New Delhi and Beijing had "differing perceptions" of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India Tuesday said it has asked China to maintain status quo that existed before the April 15 incursion by Chinese troops in the Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO) sector in Ladakh that led to a "face-to-face situation" between their troops.

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).

Army Chief arrives at 16 Corps HQ in Nagrota, reviewing security measures (Update: Army chief)

April 23, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Jammu, April 23 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General Bikram Singh has arrived at the headquarters of the army's 16 Corps in Nagrota at the start of a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from Tuesday.

India and China military commanders hold flag meeting in Ladakh

April 23, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 23 (ANI): In an endeavor to resolve the situation arising out of the incursion by Chinese troops in Ladakh, the local military commanders of India and China are holding a flag meeting today.

Rajnath Singh questions Govt.'s silence over Chinese incursion issue

April 22, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Belgaum, Apr. 22 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Monday hit out at the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre on the issue of incursion by Chinese troops in Ladakh.

Chinese incursions in Ladakh: India and China flag meetings are on discloses Salman Khurshid

April 22, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 22 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid today said

Chinese incursion in Ladakh: Antony says India will take every step to protect interests

April 22, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday said that India would take all steps necessary to defend and protect its interests, especially at its borders.

Chinese incursion on Indian Territory 'extremely unfortunate': Ninong Ering

April 20, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 20 (ANI): Terming the Chinese incursion on Indian Territory as extremely unfortunate, Minister of State for Minority Affairs Ninong Ering on Saturday said that the attitude of their military is very unbecoming.

Minor's rape accused was earlier booked for trespassing

April 19, 2013 at 10:04 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The accused in the brutal rape of a five-year-old girl in Delhi is also involved in a property trespass case in an east Delhi locality, police said Friday.

Uttar Pradesh axes police chief over law and order

April 12, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Lucknow, April 12 (IANS) With the rising crime graph and communal flare-ups affecting its image, the Samajwadi Party government of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Friday axed Director General of Police (DGP) A.C. Sharma and replaced him with Dev Raj Nagar.

Indebted man, three family members found dead

April 6, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) A man, suspected to be depressed due to a Rs.40 lakh debt, and his three family members were Saturday found dead here in their house where a blaze was reported by neighbours, police said. A suicide note was also recovered.

Western UP becoming illegal cattle slaughtering hub: Police

March 31, 2013 at 11:06 PM

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh), March 31 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh's western region is turning into a hub for illegal cow slaughtering hub - purchased from distraught farmers in Rajasthan - with the active connivance of low-ranking police officials, a police official said Sunday.

Man jumps before Metro train, dies

March 23, 2013 at 4:34 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) A 49-year-old man committed suicide by jumping before a Metro train here Saturday morning, police said.

Fire engulfs more than 100 shanties in Mumbai

March 7, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Mumbai, Mar 7 (ANI): A major fire broke out in a slum area of Shastri Nagar locality adjoining Mumbai's posh suburb Bandra and gutted more than a hundred dwellings on Thursday.

Cop beaten up while helping harassed woman

February 12, 2013 at 11:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) A constable was beaten up here by four drunk men when he tried to prevent them from molesting a woman was travelling in a car with her brother here in the city, police said Tuesday. One accused was arrested.

Drunk woman cries rape, retracts when sober

February 11, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) A woman, who was found drunk by PCR van personnel early Monday, alleged that she was raped by a man. She retracted her statement on regaining sobriety later, police said.

Three killed in Kanpur house collapse

February 5, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Kanpur, Feb 5 (IANS) At least three people, one of them a 12-year-old girl, were killed when the roof of their house caved in following overnight rains here Tuesday, police said.

Robbers shoot shopkeeper in Delhi

January 13, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) A 45-year-old man was shot dead when he tried to stop two people from robbing his flour shop here Saturday night, police said Sunday.

Two die of cold in Ghaziabad

January 8, 2013 at 9:37 PM

Ghaziabad, Jan 8 (IANS) Two unidentified men have died due to extreme cold conditions here, police said Tuesday.

Physiotherapists don ribbon of protest against gang-rape

December 19, 2012 at 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) More than 35,000 members of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP) across the country wore a black ribbon Wednesday in solidarity with the 23-year-old physiotherapy student who was gang-raped in Delhi.

Kair-sangri, bajra-roti to be served at Campbell's party

November 6, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Jodhpur, Nov 6 (IANS) Supermodel Naomi Campbell's international guests will be treated with Rajastahni cuisine - kair-sangri, bajra-roti, dal fry, kadhi, mix vegetable, lal maas, tava roti and much more - when they join her here Tuesday to celebrate her Russian boyfriend Vladimir Doronin's 50th birthday.

Naomi Campbell in Jodhpur

November 5, 2012 at 9:19 PM

Jodhpur, Nov 5 (IANS) About 125 celebrity guests will get the taste of real Rajasthani culture at the majestic Mehrangarh fort here during a three-day function planned by British supermodel Naomi Campbell to celebrate her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin's 50th birthday.

Councillor acquitted in power theft case

November 1, 2012 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) A Delhi court has let off due to lack of evidence against him a councillor facing charges of power theft.

Eco lessons for India from Himachal Pradesh (Postcard from Kinnaur)

September 21, 2012 at 11:31 AM

Rekong Peo (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 21 (IANS) Your journey to the picturesque and remote district of Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh will be an object lesson in preserving the environment and going back to nature.

Delhi doctor shot dead

September 19, 2012 at 1:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) A cardiologist was gunned down here early Wednesday by unidentified assailants, police said. A man has been arrested in the case.

NHRC issues notice to Maharashtra over farm suicides

September 12, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Nagpur, Sep 12 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Wednesday sought a report from the Maharashtra government on the spate of farmers suicides within six weeks, terming it as "a serious issue", an activist said here.

Rajesh Khanna movies hit online, 'Aradhana' most popular

August 7, 2012 at 5:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Rajesh Khanna's classic movies "Aradhana" and "Haathi Mere Saathi" emerged as the late superstar's most popular films among online users during the month of July, when he breathed his last.

Day one at DU: New students get a feel of campus

July 23, 2012 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Hordes of animated first-year students thronged the Delhi University colleges on the new academic session's first day Monday that was dominated by interactions with seniors, orientation programmes, mime shows and street plays.

Doctor killed in Jaipur accident

July 22, 2012 at 11:47 PM

Jaipur, July 22 (IANS) A 40-year-old paediatrician at a private hospital here was killed when his bike was run over by a speeding truck Sunday morning, police said.

Bollywood's first superstar, Rajesh Khanna's filmography

July 18, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) Bollywood's first superstar Rajesh Khanna, who charmed audiences with hits like "Aradhana", "Do Raaste" and "Amar Prem" in the 1970s, died Wednesday afternoon after prolonged illness.

Cyclist crushed, six injured by bus in Delhi

May 27, 2012 at 5:30 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) A 75-year-old labourer riding a cycle was killed Sunday and six others were injured after a speeding Delhi Transport Corporation bus hit them in west Delhi, police said. The bus driver was arrested.

Man arrested for killing Delhi police constable

May 24, 2012 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) A 30-year-old man was arrested in connection with the murder of a Delhi police constable who was run over by his truck in west Delhi's Bharat Nagar, police said Thursday.

Ex-Tory leader exposed by wife as bigamist escapes jail sentence

May 21, 2012 at 7:23 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): A married Tory councillor, who took a second wife after convincing her he was divorced, has escaped jail despite being convicted of bigamy.

Three injured as car run over pavement

May 17, 2012 at 11:46 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Three rickshaw-pullers sleeping on a pavement in east Delhi were injured after a speeding car driven by a woman ran over them, police said Thursday. The driver has been arrested.

7 killed in eastern Afghanistan attack

May 10, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Kabul, May 10 (Xinhua-ANI): Three policemen and four militants were killed Thursday morning when militants launched an attack on police checkpoints in YahyaKhil district of eastern Paktika province, a provincial police source said.

Suspension of 14 Maharashtra legislators revoked

April 20, 2012 at 9:49 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) The Maharashtra legislature Friday revoked the one-year suspension slapped on 14 opposition legislators -- 13 from Shiv Sena and one from Bharatiya Janata Party -- for indisciplined behaviour in the house.

Digvijay Singh slams Advani for raising Ram temple issue during UP campaign

February 6, 2012 at 7:05 PM

Gorakhpur/Badaun, Feb 6 (ANI): Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh has criticised Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani for raising the contentious Ram temple- Babri mosque row before the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections

Digvijay Singh slams Advani for raising Ram temple issue during UP campaign

February 6, 2012 at 12:33 PM

Gorakhpur/Badaun, Feb 6 (ANI): Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh has criticised Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani for raising the contentious Ram temple- Babri mosque row before the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections

CMO killing: UP Police announces reward of Rs two lakhs

April 4, 2011 at 7:29 PM

Lucknow, Apr 4 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police has announced a reward of Rs. two lakhs for providing information about the killers of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) B P Singh, who was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the posh Gomti Nagar area here on Saturday.

Indian evacuees from Libya say they were beaten up by army

March 1, 2011 at 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): The fourth batch of 331 evacuees, who returned to New Delhi from protest-hit Libya, today said that they were beaten up by army personnel who alleged that they were mercenaries.

Indian evacuees from Libya say they were beaten up by army

March 1, 2011 at 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): The fourth batch of 331 evacuees, who returned to New Delhi from protest-hit Libya, today said that they were beaten up by army personnel who alleged that they were mercenaries.

Delhi CM Dikshit reshuffles her cabinet

February 16, 2011 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit reshuffled her cabinet on Wednesday inducting Ramakant Goswami, the 67-year-old MLA from Rajender Nagar constituency as a minister.

Apple growers expect bumper crop in Shimla

April 13, 2010 at 5:12 PM

Shimla, Apr 13 (ANI): Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh are expecting a bumper crop this season, as there is full flowering already in Shimla.

Normalcy returns to violence-hit Kalinga Nagar town in Orissa

April 4, 2010 at 9:59 PM

Kalinga Nagar/Bhubaneshwar, Apr 4(ANI): Normalcy has been restored in Orissa's Kalinga Nagar town that witnessed violence during protests by tribals opposing construction of the Common Corridor Road (CCR), a top district official said on Sunday.

Saint Maqdoom Shah Daulat shrine promotes communal harmonyin Bihar

December 19, 2009 at 10:03 PM

Maner (Bihar), Dec 19 (ANI) : The Dargah of Sufi saint Maqdoom Shah Daulat, here has become a symbol of communal harmony,as people of all faitha visit here to pay obeisance.

Western Air Command hosts regional commanders conference in Delhi

December 9, 2009 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec.9 (ANI): Western Air Command is playing host to a regional commanders' conference at its Subroto Park headquarters here.

India Air Force activates Nyoma airfield close to China border

September 18, 2009 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (ANI): The Indian Air Force in a significant move today activated its Nyoma Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) to support the Army in carrying out operations in the inhospitable terrain.

Himanshu Sabharwal's aid killed in Delhi

July 24, 2009 at 1:58 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Parminder Kumar, an aide and accountant of Himanshu Sabharwal, son of Professor Sabharwal, who was lynched in Ujjain, was killed in Delhi on Friday.

Four Sukhoi fighter jets stationed at Tezpur

June 15, 2009 at 5:52 PM

Tezpur June 15 (ANI): To strengthen its capability along the borders of China, the Indian Air force (IAF) today stationed four Sukhoi fighter jets at the Tezpur airbase in Assam.

P.K. Barbora takes over as IAF vice-chief

June 1, 2009 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Air Marshal P.K. Barbora Monday took over as the new vice-chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) - becoming the first person from the northeast to hold the post.

Air Marshal PK Barbora takes charge as IAF Vice Chief

June 1, 2009 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): Air Marshal Pranab Kumar Barbora on Monday assumed charge as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) at Air Headquarters.

'Post 26/11, Pakistan moved 75 percent of air force to LoC'

May 31, 2009 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Pakistan had mobilised 75 percent of its air force resources to the Line of Control (LoC) against India after the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai, a top Indian Air Force commander said here Sunday.

Nehra's family shocked over 'racial' attack on their son in Australia

May 30, 2009 at 10:15 PM

Yamunanagar (Haryana), May 30 (ANI): Family members of Rajesh Kumar Nehra at Yamuna Nagar in Haryana are under shock since learning about their son becoming a target of a racist attack in Australia.

Brit woman froze mum's dead body for 20yrs fearing immigration inquiry

May 27, 2009 at 4:13 PM

London, May 27 (ANI): A British woman hid her mother's body in a freezer for over 20 years in order to dodge immigration inquiry.

Phone's ringing non-stop at Delhi University helpline!

May 21, 2009 at 11:08 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) At least 400 calls every day from India and abroad! The Delhi University helpline is flooded with phonecalls from students who are keen on getting admission to the best of colleges and in a subject of their choice.

Police station head suspended for drinking at work

May 11, 2009 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) A station house officer (SHO) was suspended Monday for allegedly drinking liquor in a police station here.

BJP candidate's car ransacked in Delhi during campaigning

April 22, 2009 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) East Delhi candidate and former cricketer Chetan Chauhan's car was ransacked and wrecked while he was campaigning Wednesday, police said.

An NRI comes forward to help slum dog kid with her education

April 21, 2009 at 6:53 PM

Mumbai, Apr 21 (ANI): After watching the ongoing trouble and tribulations in the family of Slumdog Millionaire's child artiste Rubina Ali through media, an NRI came forward to support Rubina with her education.

Government orders magisterial probe into Delhi hooch deaths

April 10, 2009 at 7:57 AM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Delhi government Thursday ordered a magisterial inquiry into spurious liquor case and withdrew a brand of alcohol that has methyl alcohol in much higher content than permissible, an official statement said.

Realtor wanted in several cases of fraud held in Ghaziabad

April 6, 2009 at 12:15 AM

Ghaziabad, April 5 (IANS) A realtor wanted in several cases of fraud was arrested here Sunday for carrying out an illegal construction, the police said.

Woman found strangled to death in Jaipur guest house

March 25, 2009 at 12:00 PM

Jaipur, March 25 (IANS) A 29-year-old student was found murdered in a Jaipur guest house just a few hours after she had checked in with a male friend, police said here Wednesday.

Mumbai tourists chose Dadra and Nagar Haveli for New Year celebrations

December 31, 2008 at 1:28 PM

Silvassa (Dadra And Nagar Haveli), Dec 31 (ANI): In the wake of the recent terror attacks, people in Mumbai are going out to celebrate their New Year in western coastal enclaves of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Congress wins Rajender Nagar seat

December 15, 2008 at 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): The Rajender Nagar seat in the Delhi Assembly elections has been won by Ramakant Goswami of the Congress by over 6000 votes.

Congress defeats BJP in Rajinder Nagar constituency

December 15, 2008 at 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) The Congress Monday bagged one more seat in the Delhi assembly when it won the Rajinder Nagar assembly by-election from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that had fielded the widow of its late leader Puran Chand Yogi.

50 percent vote in Delhi's Rajinder Nagar

December 13, 2008 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Nearly 50 percent of 137,000 eligible voters Saturday exercised their franchise in Delhi's Rajinder Nagar assembly constituency, where elections were postponed after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate committed suicide last month.

Conference of IAF's Western command top brass starts

November 24, 2008 at 3:13 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) A conference of the top brass of the Indian Air Force's Western Air Command (WAC), whose area of operation extends from the world's highest airfields in the Himalayas to the deserts of Rajasthan, began Monday to beef up operations along India's border with Pakistan and China, a senior official said.

IAF looking to open more ALGs around Siachen glacier

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to open more Advanced Landing Grounds (ALGs) for aircraft operations, aimed at promoting tourism in high-altitude areas of Ladakh.

Make investigation process transparent: Jamia professor

October 6, 2008 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) A fortnight after two suspected terrorists were killed in a shootout here, a former BBC broadcaster who now teaches at the Jamia Millia Islamia, said transparency in the investigation process was required to win back the trust of Muslims, as, according to him, a sense of unease has engulfed the community.

India to revive airbase on India-China frontier

October 6, 2008 at 8:45 PM

Leh (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct 4 (IANS) India is set to revive another air base on the India-China frontier, nearly four months after landing an aircraft at one of the world's highest airstrips at Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) in Ladakh, officials said.

Bee-keeping, a thriving profession in Rajouri in Jammu

October 6, 2008 at 7:56 PM

Rajouri, Sept 27 (ANI): Farmers in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri District are supplementing their income through bee-keeping, earning good returns by adopting modern techniques.

India to revive airbase on India-China frontier

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Leh (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct 4 (IANS) India is set to revive another air base on the India-China frontier, nearly four months after landing an aircraft at one of the world's highest airstrips at Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) in Ladakh, officials said.