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

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

Protests reach PM, Sonia houses; anger spills onto Delhi streets

April 21, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Outrage at the rape of a five-year-old in Delhi spilled onto the capital's streets Sunday as scores of angry protestors stormed the barricades outside the residences of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Two jeweller brothers killed in Delhi car crash

February 14, 2013 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Two jeweller brothers were killed and their sister was injured when a car they were travelling in crashed into a stationary bus here early Thursday, police said.

Two brothers killed in Delhi car crash

February 14, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Two brothers were killed while a 35-year-old unidentified woman was injured when a car they were travelling in crashed into a stationary bus here early Thursday, police said.

Army ready for all challenges: chief

January 15, 2013 at 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Indian Army is ready for "all challenges", General Bikram Singh said Tuesday, a day after he asserted the army's right to retaliate for the beheading of a soldier by Pakistanis.

Army prepared to face all challenges, says chief

January 15, 2013 at 12:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Indian Army is prepared to face all internal and external challenges faced by the country, army chief General Bikram Singh said Tuesday amid continued tensions with Pakistan over the brutal killing of two Indian soldiers along the Line of Control (LoC).

Arrested protester has no money for bail

December 26, 2012 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) A 22-year-old man booked for rioting here could be confined to police custody if he does not pay Rs.10,000 for bail.

Protests will hit business but safety important: Pub owners

December 24, 2012 at 8:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) With the Christmas and New Year celebrations ahead, mall and pub owners here expect less business because of the recent protests against the Dec 16 gang-rape of a woman in the national capital. However, they said safety is more important than business.

Prime Minister's message to public; appeals for calm

December 24, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, viewing the ongoing agitation at the Central Delhi and protest in the entire capital has appealed to public to do not turned violent and try to maintain peace and calm................

Gang-rape victim fights on, rage spreads

December 21, 2012 at 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The rage spread, rapidly and steadily, through India's national capital Friday as students, activists and just concerned citizens gathered at various places in the city to protest the torture and gang-rape of a young woman, now battling to stay alive in a Delhi hospital.

Delhi Rape Case: Public anger spills out on Delhi streets (Update-Public Anger-Delhi Rape)

December 21, 2012 at 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec.21 (ANI): The streets of Delhi on Friday witnessed an outpouring of anger over the December 16 night gang-rape of a para-medic student in a moving bus.

PETA promotes vegan diet in New Delhi ahead of Indian Grand Prix

October 25, 2012 at 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 25 (ANI): People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) campaigned in New Delhi on Thursday wearing Formula One costumes.

Rainy Saturday for Delhi, more showers likely

August 11, 2012 at 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) It was a rainy Saturday for Delhi with a total of 17.2 mm rain recorded throughout the day. The met forecast more showers Sunday.

Rain, storm lashes Delhi ahead of monsoon's formal arrival

July 6, 2012 at 10:00 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Delhi residents finally heaved a sigh of relief Friday as pre-monsoon showers lashed several parts of the capital and brought down the mercury. The weather office forecast more rains Saturday as the monsoon finally keeps its date with the city.

Vizag Steel Plant blast: toll mounts to 11; Govt. order to probe

June 14, 2012 at 5:10 PM

The death toll in Wednesday's explosion in Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), also known as Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), rose to 11 with two of the injured passed away on Thursday.............

Death toll mounts in Vizag steel plant blast

June 14, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Hyderabad, June 14 (IANS) The death toll in Wednesday's explosion in Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) rose to 11 with two of the injured succumbing Thursday.

Delhi woman poisoned by husband for giving birth to girl

April 20, 2012 at 6:13 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) A 30-year-old woman in the capital was allegedly poisoned by her husband as she had given birth to a girl child, police said Friday.

Modern sparrows sing louder to be heard

April 5, 2012 at 10:48 AM

London, April 5 (IANS) Urban sparrows today have a far more high-pitched song than they did 50 years ago because they want to be heard over noise of the city, experts say.

Ijaz says Yasin Malik lied before Pak Memo Commission on Monday

March 28, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Washington, Mar 28 (ANI): Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, the key man in the Memo Gate scandal, has said that Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Muhammad Yasin Malik has lied while giving his testimony on Monday, because his meeting with then deputy director of India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), Chander D Sahay was a key turning point in bringing a permanent ceasefire in Kashmir.

Yasin Malik appears before Pak memo commission to prove Ijaz's allegations wrong

March 26, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Islamabad, Mar 26 (ANI): Kashmiri leader Muhammad Yasin Malik reportedly appeared before the judicial commission probing the Memo Gate scandal on Monday as the commission resumed its proceedings.

Yasin Malik's participation in memo case hearing objected to by Haqqani

March 26, 2012 at 1:36 PM

Islamabad, Mar 26 (ANI): Petitioner to the memo case, Barrister Mohammad Zafarullah Khan has objected to Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Yasin Malik being made a party to the court proceedings in the memo case, claiming that he has no connection with it and his participation would serve to stretch the case.

Ijaz claims to have met Zardari, Pasha and Shaukat Aziz since 2003

February 17, 2012 at 7:40 PM

London, Feb 17 (ANI): Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, the key man in the Memo Gate scandal, has revealed that since 2003, he had met President Asif Ali Zardari, ISI Director General Ahmed Shuja Pasha, former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and former ISI chief Ehsanul Haq.

'"Standoff" still "persists" between Pak civil-military leadership despite Zardari-Kayani meet'

January 16, 2012 at 7:58 PM

Islamabad, Jan 16 (ANI): The meeting between Pakistan President Asif Zardari and Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani might have helped the civil and military leadership to pull back from the brink, but the worst is not over yet because they have 'limited options' to exercise, said a senior member of the embattled Pakistan Peoples Party-led government.

'"Standoff" still "persists" between Pak civil-military leadership despite Zardari-Kayani meet'

January 16, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Islamabad, Jan 16 (ANI): The meeting between Pakistan President Asif Zardari and Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani might have helped the civil and military leadership to pull back from the brink, but the worst is not over yet because they have 'limited options' to exercise, said a senior member of the embattled Pakistan Peoples Party-led government.

Two crucial reasons prompting Pak military to act "extra tough" : Analysts

January 14, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Islamabad, Jan 14 (ANI): A senior editor has claimed that anger over the 'Memo Gate' issue and a desire to prevent American domination of Pakistan has prompted the country's army to act 'extra tough'.

Lodhi to move court against "unjust" removal by Gilani as Pak Defence Secy

January 14, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Islamabad, Jan 14 (ANI): Lieutenant General Khalid Naeem Lodhi has said he would move court against his "unjust" removal as the country's defence secretary.

Two crucial reasons prompting Pak military to act "extra tough" : Analysts

January 14, 2012 at 2:09 PM

Islamabad, Jan 14 (ANI): A senior editor has claimed that anger over the 'Memo Gate' issue and a desire to prevent American domination of Pakistan has prompted the country's army to act 'extra tough'.

Lodhi to move court against "unjust" removal by Gilani as Pak Defence Secy

January 14, 2012 at 2:09 PM

Islamabad, Jan 14 (ANI): Lieutenant General Khalid Naeem Lodhi has said he would move court against his "unjust" removal as the country's defence secretary.

Malik assures security to Ijaz upon arrival in Islamabad over Memo Gate issue

January 10, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Islamabad, Jan 10 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has assured that the government will provide security to Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz if he arrives in the country to testify on his claims in the Memo Gate issue.

Pak judicial commission directs authorities in UK to issue visa to Mansoor Ijaz

January 9, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Islamabad, Jan 9(ANI): A Pakistan judicial commission probing the Memo Gate scandal has directed concerned authorities in England to issue a visa to Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz to allow him to appear before it.

Pak not to tolerate memo contents: Chief Justice

December 27, 2011 at 5:17 PM

Islamabad, Dec 27(ANI): The Chief Justice of the Pakistan Supreme Court, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said the country does not tolerate the contents of the memo.

Political 'opportunists' incapable in bringing about revolution in Pak: JI chief

December 26, 2011 at 7:51 PM

Lahore, Dec 26(ANI): Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Syed Munawar Hasan has slammed politicians who frequently switch allegiances as opportunists, and said they cannot bring about a revolution in Pakistan.

'Pak government's attempt to remove army chief Kayani may lead to military mutiny'

December 24, 2011 at 12:23 PM

Islamabad, Dec 24(ANI): Former Pakistan military officer and defense analyst Ikram Sehgal has warned that the government's attempt to remove army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani could lead to a military mutiny because the latter has little faith in the country's civilian authorities.

'Pak army wants to oust Zardari through legal means without military coup'

December 23, 2011 at 1:53 PM

Islamabad, Dec 23(ANI): Pakistan army wants to oust President Asif Ali Zardari through legal means rather than staging coups, military sources have said.

Zardari says Pak polls will be held on time

December 21, 2011 at 4:41 PM

Karachi, Dec 21(ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said the country's next general elections would be held on time.

Memo Gate linked Pak-American businessman advised Vajpayee to split Kashmir to end dispute

December 16, 2011 at 5:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz reportedly lobbied with former Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, urging him to split Kashmir into three parts as a possible solution to the intractable dispute with Pakistan.

Memo Gate linked Pak-American businessman adviced Vajpayee to split Kashmir to end dispute

December 16, 2011 at 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz reportedly lobbied with former Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, urging him to split Kashmir into three parts as a possible solution to the intractable dispute with Pakistan.

Pak SC to hear Memo Gate scandal on Dec 19

December 9, 2011 at 2:49 PM

Islamabad, Dec 9 (ANI): The Memo Gate scandal will be heard by the Pakistan's Supreme Court on December 19.

Rehman Malik calls for action against Memo Gate involved businessman Ijaz

December 6, 2011 at 4:41 PM

Islamabad, Dec 6 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has urged the government to take action against Pakistan-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, the key man in the Memo Gate scandal, insisting that he has passed false statements against the country's Armed Forces and political leadership.

Rehman Malik says Memo Gate involved businessman trying to destabilise Pakistan

December 5, 2011 at 5:53 PM

Islamabad, Dec 5 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has urged the United States to take action against Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, involved in the Memo Gate scandal, and alleged that he tried to destabilise Pakistan by "telling lies."

Haqqani denies having had prior knowledge about Abbotabad Osama Op

December 4, 2011 at 11:49 AM

Washington, Dec 3 (ANI): Pakistan's former Ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani has refuted claims made in an article in Newsweek by Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, the crucial mediator in the alleged Memo Gate scandal, that he was aware of the Abbottabad operation that killed former Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on May 2.

Ijaz met Hizbul Mujahideen chief over Kashmir ceasefire issue

December 3, 2011 at 5:41 PM

Islamabad, Dec 3 (ANI): Chief of Hizbul Mujahideen (HuM) Syed Salahuddin revealed that Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, who is allegedly involved in the Memo Gate scandal, had tried to convince him to continue ceasefire in held Kashmir.

Ijaz met Hizbul Mujahideen chief over Kashmir ceasefire issue

December 3, 2011 at 4:29 PM

Islamabad, Dec 3 (ANI): Chief of Hizbul Mujahideen (HuM) Syed Salahuddin revealed that Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, who is allegedly involved in the Memo Gate scandal, had tried to convince him to continue ceasefire in held Kashmir.

Memo Scam: All Pak parties want culprits 'to be dealt with sternly'

November 23, 2011 at 12:48 PM

Islamabad, Nov 23 (ANI): Political parties in Pakistan might have given very cautious statements about the whole Memo Gate issue, but all of them are firm that everyone found guilty should be dealt with sternly.

Memo Scam: All Pak parties want culprits 'to be dealt with sternly'

November 23, 2011 at 12:48 PM

Islamabad, Nov 23 (ANI): Political parties in Pakistan might have given very cautious statements about the whole Memo Gate issue, but all of them are firm that everyone found guilty should be dealt with sternly.

PML-N to Zardari: Resign, return looted Pak wealth or face public wrath

October 29, 2011 at 11:08 AM

Lahore, Oct 29(ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has called upon President Asif Ali Zardari to resign from his position and return looted national wealth.

DuPont to set up new innovation center in Pune

July 14, 2011 at 3:01 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): DuPont today announced that it will set up a new innovation center in Pune, thus expanding its strategic footprint to fuel local collaboration in support of the India growth strategy.

Two foreign tourists injured in firing near Jama Masjid

September 19, 2010 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (ANI): Two foreign tourists were reportedly injured in firing near the historic Jama Masjid in the walled city area on Sunday morning.

Caste row results in boycott of village council chief in Uttarakhand

August 22, 2010 at 7:16 PM

Gangro (Uttarakhand), Aug 22 (ANI): Residents of Gangro village in Uttarakhand have boycotted the village council head Viddho Devi contending that she belongs to a socially lower caste.

Naga students federation asked to end Manipur blockade

June 10, 2010 at 10:21 PM

Guwahati, June 10 (ANI): The Naga Student's Federation (NSF) discussed the ongoing economic blockade with the members of All Assam Students Union (AASU) here on Wednesday.

Mughal Gardens to be opened for public from Feb.13

February 10, 2010 at 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb.10 (ANI): The Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan will be opened for public viewing from February 13 to March 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

White House gatecrasher couple in 'Real Housewives'?

December 19, 2009 at 3:04 PM

New York, Dec 19 (ANI): American TV channel Bravo is considering to include White House gatecrashers Salahis in the "Real Housewives of Washington, D.C."

BSF foils Pakistan smugglers attempt, lodges complaint with Pak authorities

September 14, 2009 at 6:27 PM

Bharopal (India-Pakistan Border), September 14 (ANI): Border Security Force personnel recovered two kilograms of heroin worth rupees 100 million on Sunday night.

Campaign to end ban on Sikhs joining US army

April 15, 2009 at 9:01 AM

Washington, April 15 (IANS) Sikh organisations in America have launched a campaign to end a ban on Sikhs joining the US Army without removing their turbans and cutting off their hair.

US Sikhs protest army ban on turban, long hair

April 10, 2009 at 9:39 AM

New York, April 10 (IANS) Sikh organisations in America are launching protests and a signature campaign in favour of two Sikh military trainees who have been asked to remove their turbans and cut their hair to become eligible for active duty in the US Army.

Have an election related query? Just dial 47617500

March 25, 2009 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Have an election related query and don't know whom to ask? Simply call the toll free number 47617500 and get an answer by one of the young employees of the Delhi election commission's round-the-clock call centre.

Mohali industrial units languishing under long power cuts

December 14, 2008 at 4:54 PM

Mohali (Punjab), Dec 14 (IANS) Besides grappling with the global economic meltdown that has crippled industries all across the world, industrial units in Punjab's Mohali district have also to cope with one more crisis - prolonged power cuts.

India to celebrate World Day of Older Persons on Oct 1

September 30, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Once again the world is going to remember older persons on October 1st -the day when International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) is celebrated globally.

Artists' workshop to interact with art lovers

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Chandigarh, Aug 16 (ANI): Some professional artists recently organised a workshop titled 'A For Artists' in an attempt to interact with art lovers.

Pakistan Radio discovers that Sikhs are being discriminated

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Abohar, July 1 (ANI): The latest 'discovery' by the Pakistan radio that Sikhs are being discriminated in India has caused surprise in Punjab.

Mohit's fiver guides RLA (Eve) to win inter-college title (Capital Sports)

March 14, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Deadly bowling by Mohit Kumar picking up a five-wicket haul together with some fine batting performances by Saurabh Tiwari (70) and