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Dinner for Pricks - live entertainment with a twist

April 4, 2013 at 7:09 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Dinner for Pricks, a satirical theatre production poking fun at the high-strung elite of the city, is set to enthrall people across three cities this month. It will be teamed up with sumptuous food and free-flowing wine.

After 8 years, Priyanka reunites with her singing idol

March 11, 2013 at 9:47 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Priyanka Chopra has always idolised Alisha Chinai, who has been roped in to sing for the actress in "Krrish 3".

CBI raids residences of two Haryana legislators

February 19, 2013 at 9:36 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 19 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday conducted searches at residences of two sitting Haryana legislators in connection with the murder case of a former village headman.

Mexican official claims Spanish tourists' rape suspects have 'confessed to crime'

February 14, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): Six suspects who were arrested on the charges of raping a group of Spanish tourists in a Mexican resort city, have confessed to their crimes, according to a senior Mexican official.

Rathore, Sodhi to spearhead Indian challenge

February 12, 2013 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and Ronjan Sodhi will be spearheading the Indian challenge at the shot-gun World Cups in Mexico and United Arab Emirates (UAE) in March and April.

Iqbal Khan to narrate spooky tale on 'Fear Files'

January 31, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) TV actor Iqbal Khan, last seen in "Sangini", will narrate a spooky incident on a special, two-hour episode of "Fear Files".

Chickpea breakthrough could feed millions

January 30, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Sydney, Jan 30 (IANS) A breakthrough could result in the development of a higher yielding and hardier strains of chickpea and feed millions more in the semi-arid regions of India and African countries, say researchers.

Four Taliban leaders held in Afghan raids: ISAF

January 20, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Kabul, Jan 20 (IANS) Four Taliban leaders and several armed insurgents were arrested Sunday during separate military operations, said the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) forces.

World's longest married couple is from Punjab

November 1, 2012 at 10:12 PM

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

India pays tribute to martyrs on Police Commemoration Day in Delhi, Lucknow

October 21, 2012 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi/Lucknow, Oct. 21 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde paid tribute at memorial Shakti Sthal in New Delhi on Sunday to brave Central Police Reserve Force (CRPF) martyrs who laid down their lives, while fighting the Chinese insurgents in Ladakh.

Shinde to pay tribute to martyrs on occasion of Police commemoration Day

October 20, 2012 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde will pay tribute on Sunday to brave Central Police Reserve Force (CRPF) jawans who laid down their lives, while fighting the Chinese insurgents in Ladakh at the Police Memorial Ground, Chankyapuri.

Haryana's lawlessness spinning out of control? (Haryana Newsletter)

September 29, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 29 (IANS) Gang-rapes, ministers getting involved in murder conspiracies and suicides, honour killings, violent industrial disputes, kidnappings, murders, farmer agitations, community clashes - and much more. This is not from the crime file of a police station but just some of the incidents that have occurred during the present tenure of the Bhupinder Singh Hooda government in Haryana.

Rapist exposes himself to judge in Britain

September 20, 2012 at 11:15 PM

London, Sep 20 (IANS) A 28-year-old rapist in Britain shocked everyone in a courtroom when he exposed himself to a judge after being brought to give his plea.

Iranian athlete refuses to 'shake hands' with Duchess of Cambridge during medal ceremony over 'cult

September 4, 2012 at 12:17 PM

London, Sep 4 (ANI): An Iranian athlete reportedly refused to shake hands with the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, after she presented him with his discus silver medal at the London Paralympic Games.

Court asks CBI to probe murder case against Haryana lawmakers

August 30, 2012 at 10:03 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 30 (IANS) Coming down heavily on the shoddy investigation by Haryana Police, the Punjab and Haryana High Court Thursday handed over to the CBI the probe in a former village headman's murder, in which two sitting legislators are named.

'Made in Pakistan Expo' in Mumbai

August 30, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) An exhibition displaying Pakistan's finest textiles, marble, herbs and medicines, plastics and variety of dry fruits products -- Made in Pakistan Expo 2012 -- is being organised in Mumbai.

Emirates Post issues stamps on Arab Postal Day

August 15, 2012 at 11:48 PM

Dubai, Aug 15 (IANS/WAM) Emirates Post, in association with Arab postal administrations, has issued a set of commemorative stamps in one denomination (225 Fils) to mark Arab Postal Day.

Olympic wrestling: Khugaev gives Russia gold

August 7, 2012 at 1:21 AM

London, Aug 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Wrestler Alan Khugaev brought Russia its sixth gold medal of the London Olympics Monday, beating Egypt's Karam Mohamed Gaber Ebrahim in the final of the men's 84 kg Greco-Roman wrestling.

Hooda's ministers not new to crime controversies (News Analysis)

August 6, 2012 at 4:17 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 6 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda would like people to believe that the law and order situation in his state is good but the activities of his own cabinet and political colleagues seem to belie his claims.

India at Olympics: Indians abroad have high expectations (With Image)

July 21, 2012 at 4:26 PM

No matter where they live in the world, non-resident Indians, particularly the older generation, will cheer for Indian participants at the London Olympics. Even those born in their countries of residence will follow the medal tally of the Indian teams although they support the teams of their adopted country.

Wrestler-actor Dara Singh dead

July 12, 2012 at 9:20 AM

Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Former wrestling champion and actor Dara Singh died at his home here Thursday morning following a brief illness, doctors treating him said. He was 84.

Dara Singh shifted home, still on ventilator

July 12, 2012 at 12:24 AM

Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Critically ill actor-wrestler Dara Singh was shifted from hospital to his Juhu home late Wednesday as it was his family's wish that the 84-year-old actor should be at home in the last stages of his life, a hospital official said.

Dara Singh continues to be critical MRI shows damage to brain

July 11, 2012 at 1:31 PM

The health condition of Wrestler-actor Dara Singh continues to decline regularly leading to a critical condition. Doctors at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai where he is undergoing dialysis reported a significant damage to his brain.

Dara Singh critical, MRI shows damage to brain

July 11, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Wrestler-actor Dara Singh's condition continues to be very critical. He is undergoing dialysis at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital here and doctors say there has been significant damage to his brain.

Pray for Dara Singh, says Dharmendra

July 10, 2012 at 11:12 PM

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Actor Dharmendra, who visited hospitalised wrestler-turned-actor Dara Singh whose condition is very critical, asked people to pray for his recovery.

Dara Singh still 'very critical'

July 10, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Wrestler-actor Dara Singh, who is on life support system and undergoing dialysis, continued to battle for life Tuesday with doctors attending on him saying he was "very critical".

Dara Singh still critical, undergoes dialysis

July 9, 2012 at 11:28 AM

Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Wrestler-actor Dara Singh continues to be very critical and is now undergoing dialysis, a doctor said here Monday.

Dara Singh remains critical

July 8, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Wrestling champion and veteran Bollywood actor Dara Singh remains critical, a doctor said Sunday.

Pakistani school teacher gunned down in Quetta

June 20, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Islamabad, June 20 (IANS) A Pakistani social activist and vice principal of a government school was shot dead by motorcycle-borne gunmen in Quetta city, police said.

Pakistani teacher gunned down

June 20, 2012 at 11:01 AM

Islamabad, June 20 (IANS) A school teacher was shot dead by motorcycle-borne gunmen in Pakistan's Quetta city, police said.

8 civilians killed in IASF air strike in east Afghanistan

May 27, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Kabul, May 27 (Xinhua-ANI): Eight civilians were killed Saturday night in an air strike conducted by the NATO-led coalition forces in the eastern Afghan province of Paktia, an Afghan provincial official said Sunday.

Asian Snooker: Aditya beats Kuwait's Mubarak

April 22, 2012 at 11:08 PM

Doha, Apri 22 (IANS) India's No. 1 snooker pro Aditya Mehta registered his second win at the 28th Asian Snooker Championships, beating Mubarak Alowais of Kuwait 4-0 here Sunday.

Armed Syrian opposition groups accused of committing 'serious human rights abuses'

March 21, 2012 at 9:28 PM

Damascus, Mar 21 (ANI): Syria's armed opposition groups have carried out serious human rights abuses, including kidnapping, torture and execution, a rights group has claimed.

Armed Syrian opposition groups accused of committing 'serious human rights abuses'

March 21, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Damascus, Mar 21 (ANI): Syria's armed opposition groups have carried out serious human rights abuses, including kidnapping, torture and execution, a rights group has claimed.

Indian couple could be oldest married couple in UK

January 8, 2012 at 12:10 PM

London, Jan 8 (ANI): An Indian couple living in Bradford have been married for 86 years, and could be UK's oldest married couple.

US drone strike kills five militants in South Waziristan

March 9, 2011 at 11:23 AM

Peshawar, Mar 9(ANI): Five militants were killed and several others wounded in a US drone attack on a compound in Data Khail area of Pakistan's South Waziristan Agency.

A Delhi restaurant that offers joy of Assam

October 19, 2010 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct.19 (ANI): 'Jakoi traditional Assamese restaurant', located in Delhi's Assam Bhavan, makes visitors feel being in the northeast while relishing a lip-smacking and rich Assamese cuisine.

Naga women cops impress all during Commonwealth Games

October 18, 2010 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct.18 (ANI): Performance of the first all-women police battalion from Nagaland was appreciated by one and all during the recently concluded Commonwealth Games here.

Northeast artistes hold audience spellbound at Dill Haat

October 18, 2010 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 18 (ANI): On the sidelines of the recently held Commonwealth Games, an attempt was made to showcase India's rich and diverse cultural heritage to the world by artistes from various parts of northeast region of the country.

Naga women cops impress all during Commonwealth Games

October 18, 2010 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct.18 (ANI): Performance of the first all-women police battalion from Nagaland was appreciated by one and all during the recently concluded Commonwealth Games here.

Northeast sportspersons shine at Commonwealth Games

October 18, 2010 at 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 17 (ANI): As Indian sportspersons gave their best ever performance by occupying second place in the overall all medal tally of the Commonwealth Games held recently, the sportspersons from the north eastern States played a significant role in bringing glory to the country.

Manipur's militant outfit disrupt inter-state bus services

September 21, 2010 at 8:06 PM

Imphal, Sep.20 (ANI): The outlawed People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) recently issued a threat to inter-state bus service operators not to ply along the National Highway-39 in Manipur.

Bus services badly affect general life in Imphal due to militants' threat

September 11, 2010 at 6:12 PM

Imphal, Sep. 9 (ANI): Inter-state bus services in Manipur have been hit after an outfit, suspected to be the militant People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), imposed a ban on vehicles passing on National Highway-39.

Body of Indian soldier killed in 1962 war with China brought to his hometown

July 15, 2010 at 1:02 PM

Shimla, July 15 (ANI): The body of Karam Chand Katoch, of Dogra Regiment, was brought to his hometown Palampur, Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday. He was killed in the 1962 war with China.

Largest batch of helicopter pilots graduate from Arakkonam training school

June 20, 2010 at 9:36 PM

Arakkonam (Tamil Nadu), June 20(ANI): The largest ever batch of helicopter pilots comprising 19 pilots earned their wings' (graduated) on Saturday at the helicopter training school, INS Rajali, at Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu.

Northeast cultural event held at Delhi IIT

February 19, 2010 at 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Cultural troupes from the eight northeastearn states presented a variety of folk dances to an audience here recently.

Musharraf asks close aides to assemble in Abu Dhabi to discuss future course of action

January 17, 2010 at 11:20 AM

Islamabad, Jan.17 (ANI): Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has summoned his close aides to Abu Dhabi to decide on his future course of action in politics and his long awaited return home.

Uttar Pradesh announces creation of a new commando force

January 13, 2010 at 3:23 PM

Lucknow, Jan 13 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday unveiled its new commando force "Blue Hawks", which has been raised by the State police to tackle militants.

Husband charged with killing Brit Indian mother of two

December 13, 2009 at 1:00 PM

London, Dec.13 (ANI): The estranged husband of a mother-of-two Brit Indian woman Geeta Aulakh who was found in the street with her hand severed has been charged with her murder.

Sydney team bowled out for eight

December 12, 2009 at 3:51 PM

Sydney, Dec.12 (ANI): A Sydney third-grade bowler took two hat-tricks in an innings as North Sydney were bowled out for a record low score of just eight.

Family of murdered Brit Indian woman continues to live in nightmare

November 24, 2009 at 3:06 PM

London, Nov. 24 (ANI): The family of Brit Indian Geeta Aulakh, who was left mutilated and dying in a London street, is "living in a nightmare" and has yet to come to terms after the brutal murder of the mother of two.

Micro- finance services help people of northeast in New Delhi

October 3, 2009 at 6:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct.3 (ANI): Micro- finance services are helping people from the north-eastern States who have ventured out of their region to other parts of the country to better their career prospects.

Drone attack kills 12 extremists in South Waziristan

August 11, 2009 at 9:18 PM

Wana, Aug 11 (ANI): At least 12 extremists were killed in US surveillance plane attack in South Waziristan Agency.

Threats, extortion, attacks by militants affect life in Manipur

July 17, 2009 at 9:51 AM

Imphal, July 17 (ANI): Threats, extortion and attacks by militants have affected the life of the common people in Manipur.

Bollywood actor Shiny Ahuja formally arrested on rape charge

June 15, 2009 at 12:35 PM

Mumbai, June 15 (ANI): Bollywood actor Shiny Ahuja was formally arrested on Monday on charges of raping his domestic help.

Emirates Post Office to act as Flydubai's selling agent

May 27, 2009 at 10:52 AM

Nicosia, May 27 (ANI): Flydubai, the state-owned low cost airline of Dubai, has announced that the Emirates Post Office, which has more than 100 offices all over the United Arab Emirates, will act as the airline's selling agent.

16 mn pound bonus for Indian-origin banker

April 12, 2009 at 7:11 PM

London, April 12 (IANS) Karam Butalia, former global head of private equity at Standard Chartered, took home a 16 million pound pay packet before leaving the bank last year, making him the best-paid British banker, a newspaper reported Sunday.

Sangma to move SC against Prez rule in Meghalaya

March 19, 2009 at 1:01 AM

NCP leader and member of UDP-led Meghalaya Progressive Alliance (MPA), P A Sangma, will move to the Supreme Court on Thursday against the Centre's decision of placing Meghalaya under President's rule.

Musharraf continues his political meetings, hold talks with top Sindh leaders

February 28, 2009 at 3:55 PM

Karachi, Feb.28 (ANI): Continuing his meetings with the country's top political figures, Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has met important leaders of Sindh province here.

Obamania at its height in Kenya (Letter from Nairobi)

January 15, 2009 at 9:50 AM

Nairobi, Jan 15 (IANS) Barack Obama's election as US president has made him an idol in his father's homeland Kenya, with his pictures gracing calendars, vehicles and the walls of many homes. The country is even holding a five-day cultural extravaganza to celebrate the inauguration of America's first black head of state.

Professor rewarded for foiling Kalkaji bank robbery

January 7, 2009 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Retired Delhi University professor M.K. Kapoor and four others were rewarded Rs.25,000 Wednesday for putting a brave face and grappling with armed assailants to help foil a bank robbery in south Delhi earlier this week.

Pakistan fears India series in doubt after stadium blast

November 12, 2008 at 12:12 AM

Karachi, Nov 11 (IANS) Pakistan's sports community fears that India may cancel its cricket tour of the country early next year after a suicide attack rocked a sports complex in Peshawar during the closing ceremony of an atheletic event.

Indian youth indicted for killing two after drunken driving

November 8, 2008 at 7:49 AM

Jersey City (New Jersey), Nov 8 (IANS) A New Jersey grand jury Friday indicted an Indian youth of killing his two roommates in a case of drunken driving in July this year.

Experts hunt for clues to Agartala serial blasts

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Agartala, Oct 2 (IANS) Experts from India's elite National Security Guards (NSG) Thursday began an investigation in Tripura to find out the nature of explosives used in the serial bombings in which about 100 people were injured. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has condemned the blasts, for which while six people have been detained.

Experts hunt for clues to Agartala serial blasts

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Agartala, Oct 2 (IANS) Experts from India's elite National Security Guards (NSG) Thursday began an investigation in Tripura to find out the nature of explosives used in the serial bombings in which about 100 people were injured. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has condemned the blasts, for which while six people have been detained.

Blast in Bannu claims eight lives

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Islamabad, Aug.28 (ANI): At least eight people have been killed and several others injured when a police van was blown up with explosives near Karam bridge in Bannu on Thursday.

Exiled Tibetan hold candlelight procession against Olympics

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Varanasi/Manali/Kolkata, Aug 8 (ANI): Exiled Tibetans organised candlelight processions in three Indian cities on Thursday in protest against China hosting the 24th edition of Olympic Games.