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

Akali Dal manifesto comes in handy for Congress (Punjab Newsletter)

May 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Chandigarh, May 17 (IANS) A top Congress leader displaying the manifesto of the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal in Punjab may appear odd, but that's exactly what is happening in Punjab these days.

Syria deploys missile defence batteries towards Israel

May 6, 2013 at 5:40 AM

Dubai, May 6 (IANS) Syria has deployed missile defence batteries towards Israel in response to an alleged Israeli attack that targeted a Syrian army facility in the capital Damascus Sunday, a media report said.

Election candidate, two supporters shot dead in Pakistan

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): Unidentified gunmen shot dead an election candidate and his two supporters in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province early Tuesday, an official said.

Candidate, two supporters shot dead in Pakistan

April 30, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Islamabad, April 30 (IANS) An election candidate and his two supporters were gunned down in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province Tuesday, an official said.

Difficult to judge children, says Vishal Dadlani

April 16, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Composer Vishal Dadlani, who is one of the judges on upcoming singing reality show "Indian Idol Junior", says he finds it difficult to judge children.

'Commando' showcases its composer's musical genius (Music Review)

April 10, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Film: "Commando"; Music Director: Mannan Shah; Lyricist: Mayur Puri; Singers: Daler Mehendi, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Sunidhi Chauhan and Dhruv Sangari; Rating: ***1/2

Sanawar boys attempt to set foot on Mount Everest

April 3, 2013 at 9:08 AM

Sanawar (Himachal Pradesh), April 3 (IANS) They are young, but the sky is their limit. Seven boys of Lawrence School, Sanawar, in the picturesque Kasauli hills, are all set to scale Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak in the world (29,028 feet).

Lucky to act and sing in my films: Ayushmann

March 29, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Actor-singer Ayushmann Khurrana says he is lucky to be a rare breed of actors in Bollywood who act as well as sing in their films.

'Rangrez' soundtrack average, devotional songs rule it (IANS Music Review)

March 14, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Film: "Rangrezz"; Music Directors: Sajid-Wajid, Sundar C Babu; Lyricist: Sameer; Singers: Hiral Brahmbhatt, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Wajid, Sukhvinder Singh, Shankar Mahadevan; Rating: *** and a half

'Nautanki Saala' soundtrack catchy, entertaining (IANS Music Review)

March 11, 2013 at 8:03 PM

Film: "Nautanki Saala", Music Directors: Falak Shabir, Mikey McCleary, Rashid Khan, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Rochak Kohli; Singers: Ayushmann Khurrana, Tulsi Kumar, Falak Shabir, Niti Mohan, Geet Sagar, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Saba Azad, and Nitin Mukesh; Rating ***

Women journalists' date with President Mukherjee

March 8, 2013 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The women were in their best silks, the venue was the Rashtrapati Bhawan and the occasion was International Women's Day.

Sonu Nigam composes title track for 'Singh Saheb...'

March 1, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Singer Sonu Nigam has composed the title song for Anil Sharma's upcoming movie "Singh Saheb The Great".

Former second-in-command Pakistani Taliban leader arrested in Afghanistan

February 19, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Islamabad, Feb. 19 (ANI): Afghan intelligence officials have claimed to have arrested the former second-in-command of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Maulvi Faqir, along with four other accomplices, while trying to enter Pakistan's Tirah Valley from Afghanistan's Nangarhar province.

One killed, four injured in Delhi clash over land

February 11, 2013 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) A 38-year-old man was killed and four others - among them two women - were injured in a clash here between two groups over land, police said Monday.

Indian school team to bid for Everest world record

February 5, 2013 at 10:27 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 5 (IANS) A six-student team will make a bid for a world record to become the first school team to scale Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world.

Short stories win the weekend bookshelf (IANS Books this Week)

December 8, 2012 at 3:00 PM

Short stories are the mood of the day. Crisp, lyrical and powerful - each story is a creative exercise in the art of the narrative. Browse with IANS...

'Dabangg 2' soundtrack lives up to 'Dabangg' spirit (IANS Music Review)

November 27, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Film: 'Dabangg 2'; Music Director: Sajid?Wajid; Lyricists: Jalees Sherwani, Irshad Kamil and Sameer; Singers: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shreya Ghoshal, Mamta Sharma, Wajid, Keerthi Sagathia, Sonu Nigam, Tulsi Kumar, Sukhwinder Singh; Rating: ***

Artistes from several countries congregate in Amritsar for Sufi concert

October 21, 2012 at 4:46 PM

Amritsar, Oct.21 (ANI): Sufi singers from India, Pakistan and other nations participated in a concert organised here to foster bonds of friendship, goodwill, mutual trust and harmony.

'Son of Sardaar' soundtrack spells Punjabi flavour (IANS Music Review)

October 13, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Film: "Son of Sardaar"; Music Directors: Sajid-Wajid, Himesh Reshammiya and Sandeep Chowta; Lyricists: Sameer Anjaan, Shabbir Ahmed and Irshad Kamil; Singers: Himesh Reshamiya, Aman Trikha, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Mika Singh, Bhavya Pandit, Vikas Bhalla, Amit Trikha, Vineet Singh, Mamta Sharma, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Ajay Devgn; Rating: ***

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of violating bilateral transit trade treaty

October 12, 2012 at 8:36 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 12 (ANI): Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of violating the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement 2010 (APTTA) as by denying its cargo access to Wagah border and seaports.

'Rattled' Pak military denies involvement of ISI, MI in 'enforced disappearances' in Balochistan

September 29, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Islamabad, Sep 29 (ANI): In wake of the six-point plan laid down by Baloch Nationalist Party leader Sardar Akhtar Mengal as a precondition for talks, the nation's top military leaders rushed to vindicate themselves from the Balochistan issue, stoutly denying that the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Military Intelligence (MI) had any involvement in enforced disappearances.

Pakistani band set to amp up Indian music meter

September 20, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Kolkata, Sep 20 (IANS) Pakistani Sufi rock band Raeth is set to amp up India's music meter as Bollywood beckons it and it lines up collaborations with Indian artists.

UN team probing missing persons issue meets Pak delegations in Quetta

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 16 (ANI): A delegation of the United Nations Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances has discussed the issue of missing persons with Pakistani delegations belonging to various groups and political parties in Quetta.

(SATURDAY) 'Heroine' soundtrack spreads Bollywood flavour (IANS Music Review)

August 31, 2012 at 7:45 PM

Film: "Heroine"; Music Director: Salim-Sulaiman; Lyricist: Niranjan Iyengar; Singers: Sunidhi Chauhan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Aditi Singh Sharma, Benny Dayal, Shreya Ghoshal and Shraddha Pandit; Rating: *** 1/2

"Saaiyaan" the new song from Kareena's Heroine released

August 29, 2012 at 12:21 PM

After the first song "Halkat Jawani" from Madhur Bhandarkar's upcoming movie creating waves among the listeners, Bhandarkar released the video of the second song of the movie titled "Saaiyaan".

Israel may attack Iran before US election: Report

August 22, 2012 at 10:56 PM

London, Aug 22 (IANS) Israel is planning a military strike against Iran's nuclear programme before the US presidential elections in November, a media report said.

J-K Govt.digitises manuscripts to preserve cultural heritage

August 12, 2012 at 3:21 PM

Srinagar, Aug.12 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has started digitisation of archival records, rare books and manuscripts here to preserve the state's cultural heritage.

Iran test-fires 300 km-range missile

August 4, 2012 at 7:37 PM

Tehran, Aug 4 (IANS) Iran Saturday announced it has successfully test-fired a missile with a range of 300 km, state-run IRIB TV reported.

Iran "successfully" test-fires 300 km-range missile

August 4, 2012 at 2:33 PM

Tehran, Aug. 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Iranian defense minister announced Saturday that Iran has "successfully" test-fired a 300 km-range missile, the state IRIB TV website reported.

Are there more tunnels on India-Pakistan border?

July 29, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Jammu, July 29 (IANS) After the discovery of a tunnel running from Pakistan to India, security personnel fear that more such tunnels may have been dug to push terrorists and weapons into Kashmir.

HRD ministry to preserve Kashmir's manuscripts, paintings

July 21, 2012 at 10:34 PM

Srinagar, July 21 (IANS) Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Saturday said that his ministry has decided to take up preservation of Kashmir's rich manuscript wealth under the national preservation mission.

Vindu reveals family secrets, plans to make documentary on dad

July 17, 2012 at 6:56 PM

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Dara Singh's son Vindu candidly admits he has a half-brother and that he plans to carry forward his father's legacy. He also plans to make a documentary on the legend whom he describes as a metaphor for strength and power.

Lady Gaga loves the sitar: Fateh Ali Khan

June 3, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Manali, June 3 (IANS) Delhi-based sitar player Fateh Ali Khan, who performed with Lady Gaga, says that the Grammy award winning singer not only knows about India's classical instruments but also appreciated his work.

'Teri Meri Kahaani' beautifully captures three eras (IANS Music Review)

June 1, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Film: 'Teri Meri Kahaani'; Music Director: Sajid-Wajid; Lyricist: Prasoon Joshi; Singers: Wajid, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shaan, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, Mika Singh, Sonu Niigaam and Shabir Bro; Rating: *** 1/2

Artisans urge Omar Abdullah Government to revive heritage art emporium

May 8, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Srinagar, May 8 (ANI): In a bid to revive traditional art and culture that would provide an impetus to the tourism industry, artisans in Jammu and Kashmir urged the state government to restore a heritage art emporium.

Be choosy with the soundtrack of 'Dangerous Ishhq' (IANS Music Review)

April 28, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Film: 'Dangerous Ishhq'; Music Director: Himesh Reshammiya; Lyricist: Sameer Anjaan and Shabbir Ahmed; Singers: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Tulsi Kumar, Himesh Reshammiya, Anweshaa, Amrita Kak, Shreya Ghoshal, Shahab Sabri; Rating: ***

Shortcomings abound, 'Tezz' soundtrack still leaves a mark (IANS Music Review)

April 22, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Film: 'Tezz'; Music Director: Sajid-Wajid; Lyricist: Shabbir Ahmed and Jalees Sherwani; Singers: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Mohit Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, Shaan; Rating: ***

'Jannat 2' a quintessential album for Emraan (IANS Music Review)

April 3, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Film: 'Jannat 2'; Music Director: Pritam Chakraborty; Lyricist: Sayeed Quadri; Singers: Shafqat Amanat Ali, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, KK, Mohit Chauhan, Javed Ali, Nikhil D'Souza and Anupam Amod; Rating:****

Pak police arrest 'jilted' man for hurling acid on two teenage girls in Karachi

December 27, 2011 at 3:41 PM

Karachi, Dec 27(ANI): The Pakistan police have arrested a man for attacking two teenage girls with acid in Karachi, after one of them refused a marriage proposal.

Pak Chief Justice seeks written govt guarantee about not backing armed groups in Karachi

September 14, 2011 at 9:37 AM

Karachi, Sept 14(ANI): Pakistan's Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has asked the government to submit a written statement that it will not support armed groups in Karachi.

Tourists flock to Udaipur to catch a glimpse of overflowing lake

September 4, 2011 at 7:06 PM

Udaipur, Sep 4 (ANI): With the water overflowing from the gates of the Fateh Sagar Lake, tourists flocked to Rajasthan's Udaipur city in large numbers on Sunday to catch a glimpse of the panoramic view.

Pak policeman arrested for allegedly trying to rape Chinese woman

September 3, 2011 at 12:43 PM

Rawalpindi, Sept 3(ANI): A Pakistani police constable has been arrested for allegedly trying to sexually assault a Chinese woman working at the new Islamabad airport project.

'Gory' videos show criminal assault, mutilation acts by Karachi target killers

August 25, 2011 at 3:40 PM

Karachi, August 25(ANI): Entire episodes of the brutalities inflicted on the victims of the latest spate of violence in Karachi have been recorded and circulated on video, according to the police, who have recovered the evidence from the mobile phones of the accused.

'Tax evader' Rahat Fateh finally pays Rs3.5mn as income tax in Pakistan

June 30, 2011 at 4:48 PM

Islamabad, June 30(ANI): It must have been the most painful note to belt out for renowned Pakistani vocalist Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, who finally sang to the tune of tax authorities and deposited 3.5 million rupees as income tax.

Veena Malik set to sizzle in Bollywood item number

June 29, 2011 at 3:24 PM

Mumbai, June 29(ANI): Pakistani artiste Veena Malik, who became a household name in India following her stint on the fourth season of reality TV show Bigg Boss, will now sizzle in a Bollywood item number.

Rahat Fateh's recent tax evasion scandal shows how blatantly Pak artistes defy tax laws

June 10, 2011 at 4:29 PM

Lahore, June 10(ANI): Popular Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's recent tax evasion scandal is a blatant example of how musicians are evading income taxes.

Pak police arrest Sri Lankan cricket team attacker

May 16, 2011 at 3:08 PM

Dera Ghazi Khan (Pakistan), May 16(ANI): One of the terrorists involved in the 2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team in Lahore has been reportedly arrested in Pakistan's Punjab province.

Goa's Education Minister detained at Mumbai airport

April 2, 2011 at 12:48 PM

Mumbai, Apr 2 (ANI): Goa's Education Minister Atanasio Monserrate has been detained at the Mumbai airport for carrying foreign currency above permitted limits.

Pak artistes will need Culture Ministry's NOC for foreign shows following Rahat fiasco

February 25, 2011 at 3:21 PM

Islamabad, Feb 25(ANI): In the backdrop of Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's detention in New Delhi for violating India's customs laws, Pakistan's Interior Ministry has announced that the country's artistes will need to take permission from the Culture Ministry before visiting any other country.

Rahat Ali thanks Indian Govt for support, very good treatment during detention

February 24, 2011 at 7:49 PM

Islamabad, Feb 24(ANI): Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has appreciated the Indian Government's efforts to secure his release following his detention at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport for allegedly attempting to leave the country with over 124,000 dollars.

Rahat Ali thanks Indian Govt for support, very good treatment during detention

February 24, 2011 at 4:21 PM

Islamabad, Feb 24(ANI): Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has appreciated the Indian Government's efforts to secure his release following his detention at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport for allegedly attempting to leave the country with over 124,000 dollars.

Pakistani singer Rahat Ali Khan, manager fined Rs. 15 lakh

February 20, 2011 at 12:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his manager Maroof have been fine Rs. 15 lakh in connection with the recovery of undeclared foreign currency from them at the airport in Delhi on February 13.

Rahat Ali's arrest in India 'conspiracy against Pakistani artistes', claims Pak MPA

February 19, 2011 at 10:37 AM

Lahore, Feb 19(ANI): Commenting on Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's detention issue, MPA Zobia Rubab Malik has said that Pakistan expresses love towards Indian stars but gets only hatred in return.

Pakistan singer Rahat Ali to face Revenue Intelligence in Delhi

February 18, 2011 at 9:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence will question Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan again today.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan appears before DRI officials

February 17, 2011 at 3:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Two days after his release, Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan appeared before the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials here on Thursday.

Pak singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan released, cannot leave India

February 14, 2011 at 9:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Monday released Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, a day after he was detained at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport for possessing illegal foreign currency.

Pak singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan arrested after detention

February 14, 2011 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Monday arrested Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, a day after he was detained at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport for possessing illegal foreign currency.

Malik asks for details of Pak singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's Delhi airport detention

February 14, 2011 at 11:45 AM

Islamabad, Feb 14(ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has reportedly stepped in personally to look into Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's detention at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport over undeclared foreign currency.

Over 1800 people killed in 184 US drone attacks in Pak since June 2004

October 25, 2010 at 4:55 PM

Peshawar, Oct 25 (ANI): US drones have killed around 1,863 people so far in its 184 strikes staged inside Pakistani territory since June 18, 2004, sources have revealed.

Al-Qaeda's Af-Pak chief killed in US drone attack in North Waziristan

September 29, 2010 at 2:11 PM

Peshawar, Sep 29 (ANI): Al-Qaeda's operational chief for Afghanistan and Pakistan has been killed in a US drone strike in Pakistan's tribal areas, security officials have claimed.

Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's death anniversary goes unnoticed

August 17, 2010 at 1:47 PM

Lahore, Aug 17 (ANI): The 13th death anniversary of Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan went largely unnoticed in Lahore as no ceremony was organized in the city to pay tribute to him.

Pak forces received intelligence input regarding 'high value targets' in Mohmand

March 7, 2010 at 12:42 PM

Peshawar, Mar.7 (ANI): The attack on militant hideouts in the Mohmand Agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on Friday, in which 30 militants, including top militant commanders were reportedly killed, was carried out following an intelligence input received by Pakistani security forces regarding the presence of some 'high value targets' in the region.

Top Pak Taliban commanders among 30 extremists reportedly killed in FATA

March 6, 2010 at 10:53 AM

Islamabad, Mar.6 (ANI): At least 30 extremists, including top Taliban commanders Maulana Faqir Mohammad, Qari Ziarur Rehman and Fateh Mohammad were reportedly killed as helicopter gunships pounded a suspected militant hideout in Mohmand Agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).

US composer Wayne Sharpe provides music for "Lahore"

February 21, 2010 at 11:34 AM

Nevada (US), Feb 21 (ANI): Well known American composer Wayne Sharpe is providing background music for Bollywood film "Lahore", releasing on March 19.

Pakistani Sufi musician Sain Zahoor says his music is God's gift

December 3, 2009 at 6:09 PM

Amritsar, Dec.3 (ANI): Sain Zahoor is a leading Sufi musician of Pakistan, who has spent his life singing in shrines. From making a nervous beginning in his career to achieving fame at international level, he describes his journey as a blessing of the almighty without which it wouldn't have become a reality ever.

17 killed, 55 hurt in Pak Punjab bus collision

September 18, 2009 at 9:31 PM

Attock/Fateh Jhang (Punjab, Pakistan), Sep.18 (ANI): At least 17 people were killed while 55 others were wounded in a head-on collision between two passengers buses at the Pindi-Kohat road on Friday.

Woman, 80, raped by 70-year-old 'hakeem' in Pak

August 13, 2009 at 6:08 PM

Islamabad, Aug 13 (ANI): An 80-year-old woman in Pakistan was allegedly raped by a 70-year-old 'hakeem' in his clinic after he intoxicated her.

Karachi kids' fondness for Hindi cartoon channels worries parents

June 8, 2009 at 12:16 PM

Karachi, June 8 (ANI): Pakistani kids growing addiction to Hindi cartoon TV channels is becoming a cause of concern for their parents.

Taliban agrees to withdraw from Buner in NWFP

April 24, 2009 at 3:20 PM

Peshawar, Apr.24 (ANI): The Taliban has decided to withdraw from the Buner district of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) following orders from its chief Mullah Fazlullah, the Dawn reported the Commissioner of Malakand Division, as saying.

Taliban just 100 km from Islamabad

April 22, 2009 at 8:28 PM

Islamabad, April 22 (IANS) Saying they can go 'wherever' they want, the Taliban have advanced to just 100 km north of the Pakistani capital even as Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani warned that the Swat peace accord could be revisited by the government.

Swat Taliban inch closer to Islamabad

April 22, 2009 at 7:37 PM

Islamabad, April 22 (IANS) Saying they are not governed by any rules, the Swat Taliban have moved south and taken control of Buner district just 100 km from this federal capital, as Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani warned them that the peace accord could be revisited.

Pak Govt. will revisit Swat accord if law and order is affected: Gilani

April 22, 2009 at 5:57 PM

Islamabad, Apr.22 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday warned that his government could revisit the Swat accord reached between the NWFP Government and the Tehreek-i-Nifaz-i-Shariat Muhammadi (TNSM) chief Sufi Mohammad if the maintenance of law and order was becoming a problem in the area and in other parts of the province.

Swat Taliban move closer to Islamabad

April 22, 2009 at 3:48 PM

Islamabad, April 22 (IANS) After consolidating their hold in Swat and other areas of Pakistan's restive northwest, the Taliban have now moved south and taken control of Buner district just 100 km from this federal capital.

Swat Taliban extends operation, occupies Buner

April 22, 2009 at 12:13 PM

Lahore, Apr 22 (ANI): Buner, the neighbouring district of Swat, has fallen into the hands of the Taliban with militants belonging to the organisation patrolling markets, villages and towns in the district.

EC refuses to comment on Mayawati's favouritism allegation

April 8, 2009 at 6:39 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Election Commission Wednesday refused to comment on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's allegations that the poll panel was biased towards opposition parties in the state.

Mayawati upset with EC over transfer of top state officer

April 8, 2009 at 4:06 PM

Lucknow, Apr 8 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Wednesday criticised the Election Commission for its decision to transfer UP Principal Secretary of Home Kunwar Fateh Bahadur.

Mayawati accuses Election Commission of favouring opposition

April 8, 2009 at 2:22 PM

Lucknow, April 8 (IANS) Chief Minister Mayawati Wednesday accused the Election Commission of being biased towards opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh, reacting sharply to the poll panel's order to remove the state's principal home secretary.

Poll panel orders removal of Uttar Pradesh home secretary

April 7, 2009 at 7:48 PM

Lucknow, April 7 (IANS) The Election Commission Tuesday ordered the Uttar pradesh government to remove Principal Home Secretary Kunwar Fateh Bahadur ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Election Commission orders transfer of UP Principal Secretary for Home

April 7, 2009 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr.7 (ANI): The Election Commission of India on Tuesday ordered the transfer of Uttar Pradesh Principal Secretary for Home Fateh Bahadur Singh on charges of dereliction of duty.

Pakistan boxer caught with two ID cards

April 3, 2009 at 7:11 PM

Karachi, April 3 (IANS) Pakistan's boxing team captain Nadir Khan was offloaded from a Bangkok-bound flight here Friday for carrying two National Identity Cards (NICs) when he was on way to participate in the 31st King's Cup International Boxing tournament in Thailand.

In camera trial of Lakhvi, Zarar Shah begins at Pakistan's Adiala jail

March 4, 2009 at 12:24 PM

Rawalpindi, Mar 4 (ANI): The in-camera trial of the Mumbai attacks' masterminds and perpetrators arrested by Pakistan has started at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.

Uttar Pradesh minister intervenes to save stray tiger

January 23, 2009 at 2:12 PM

Lucknow, Jan 23 (IANS) Alerted by the intervention of the high court, Uttar Pradesh Forest Minister Fateh Bahadur Singh has come to the rescue of the young tiger that strayed out of the forest in Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh and has already killed three people.

'Billu Barber' album is boring (IANS Music Review)

January 17, 2009 at 8:57 AM

Film: 'Billu Barber'; Music Director: Pritam Chakraborty; Lyricists: Gulzar, Ashiesh Pandit, Sayeed Qadri, Neeraj Shridhar; Singers: Sukhwinder Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Neeraj Shridhar, Tulsi Kumar, KK, Rana Mazumder, Suraj, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Ajay Jhingran, Kalpana, Soham Chakrabarthy, Akruti Kakkar, Monali, Dominique, Abhijeet. Rating: **

Iran to upgrade missile production unit

December 16, 2008 at 1:12 PM

Tehran, Dec 16 (Xinhua) A senior Iranian military officer has said the government is set to upgrade its missile production division in an effort to boost the Islamic country's defence capabilities.

Vintage cars blaze colourful trail from Gurgaon to Neemrana Fort

December 2, 2008 at 9:07 AM

Gurgaon/Neemrana, Dec 2 (IANS) The stretch of the Delhi-Jaipur highway between Gurgaon and Neemrana in Rajasthan looked like the set of a period film as vintage cars and bikes cruised along, each vehicle with its own story to tell.

War against monkeys in Lucknow after boy dies

November 6, 2008 at 9:26 AM

Lucknow, Nov 6 (IANS) With an estimated 3,000 monkeys at large in certain residential areas of the Uttar Pradesh capital, local authorities are chasing the animals on a war footing, particularly after a child lost his life to a marauding simian pack.

10 injured in Srinagar clashes

October 12, 2008 at 3:37 PM

Srinagar, Oct 12 (IANS) Curfew like restrictions were re-imposed Sunday in parts of the old city here following fresh clashes between security forces and protesters that left ten people injured.

An exhibition of rare Quranic manuscripts held in J-K

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Srinagar, Sept 26 (ANI): Coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, an exhibition of rare Quranic manuscripts written by legendary calligraphers was held in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pak women's rights body condemns honour killing of Baloch women

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Islamabad, Sep 1 (ANI): Terming the recently reported "honour killings" in Balochistan as barbaric, the Women Action Forum (WAF), a women's rights organization that has a presence in several cities in Pakistan, has condemned that the inhuman crime and said it deserved the maximum punishment,

English Sikh rock legend returning to his roots for Lahore performance

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Lahore, July 5 (ANI): During his first visit to Pakistan, English Sikh rock star Narinder Singh Rithor alias Peter Singh said he was fascinated by the beauty of Lahore, saying the people here make you feel at home.

LOC Will Melt at Wagah-Attari Border on Independence Day

August 10, 2007 at 12:00 AM

LoC and music! Sounds queer. We hear only shots, killings and every filthy sound which creates fear. Music will wave in the air of border on Independence Day and LoC will melt for a while, as Indians and Pakistanis are gathering for the