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

Beyonce settles $100 million lawsuit

June 16, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New York, June 16 (IANS) Grammy award winning singer Beyoncé Knowles has settled a $100 million lawsuit with videogame company Gate Five for allegedly backing out of a deal to create her own motion-capture dance game called - Starpower: Beyoncé.

Beyonce settles $100 million lawsuit with game developer

June 15, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New York, June 15(ANI): Superstar Beyonce has reached a settlement with a Manhattan video game developer- Gate Five- that sued her for 100 million dollars after she backed out of a deal to make an interactive game with them.

Delhi Metro services disrupted after train breakdown

June 11, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Thousands of travellers on Delhi Metro's busy Jahangirpuri-HUDA City Centre line had a harrowing time Tuesday morning with services disrupted for nearly two hours after a train broke down inside a tunnel. Normalcy was restored on the route after two hours, an official said.

Punjab constable arrested for sexual assault

June 3, 2013 at 10:09 PM

Chandigarh, June 3 (IANS) A head constable of Punjab Police has been arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 23-year-old woman in Ferozepur town, police said Monday.

Punjab Police raid Gurgaon builder's office

May 13, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Gurgaon, May 13 (IANS) The office of a realtor was Monday raided in Gurgaon by Punjab Police in connection with a complaint of a Rs.210 crore fraud in Ferozepur in Punjab, Haryana Police said.

No CBI probe in Delhi cop's death: Court

May 9, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday rejected two pleas seeking a CBI probe into the death of a constable who collapsed during an anti-rape protest here last year and the quashing of cases filed against eight people for his death.

Court rejects plea for CBI probe in Delhi cop's death

May 9, 2013 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday rejected two pleas seeking a CBI probe into the death of a constable who collapsed during an anti-rape protest here last year and the quashing of cases filed against eight protesters for vandalism.

Delhi cop's death: Court rejects plea for CBI probe

May 9, 2013 at 3:44 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday rejected two pleas seeking a CBI probe into the death of a constable who collapsed during an anti-rape protest here last year and the quashing of cases filed against eight protesters for vandalism.

Delhi Police constable's death verdict Thursday

May 8, 2013 at 9:52 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court will Thursday pronounce its verdict on two petitions seeking a CBI probe into the death of a constable who collapsed during an anti-rape protests here last year and quashing of FIR registered against eight youths for his death.

Photos of 19th-century Beijing to be auctioned

May 4, 2013 at 1:48 PM

London, May 4 (IANS) Auction house Sotheby's is to put on sale May 14 a collection of photos on Beijing taken by Italian-British photographer Felice Beato in 1860.

Photos of 19th-century Beijing to be auctioned in London

May 4, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Beijing, May 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Auction house Sotheby's is to put on sale on May 14 a collection of photos on Beijing taken by Italian-British photographer Felice Beato in 1860.

In Punjab, heroin smuggling on a new high!

April 22, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Chandigarh, April 22 (IANS) Heroin smuggling along the international border in Punjab has hit a new high. Border Security Force (BSF) troopers have recovered nearly 145 kg of the contraband from the state's border belt adjoining Pakistan in less than four months of this year. The drug consignment is worth over $130 million (Rs 725 crore in Indian currency) in the international market.

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.

Sheila flagged of Autism Awareness Walk 2013 at India Gate

April 10, 2013 at 7:06 PM

Delhi Chief Ministe Sheila Dikshit has stated that the city government is aspiring to make Delhi a caring City for one and all especially for the elderly and differently-abled. She said that the Delhi Government was committed

'Gate to hell' discovered in Turkey

April 1, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Washington, April 1 (ANI): Italian archaeologists have uncovered a "gate to hell" from ruins in southwestern Turkey.

India tourism film 'Find What You Seek' gets 1st prize at 11th Golden City Gate Awards

March 8, 2013 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 8 (ANI): Ministry of Tourism's new film 'Find What You Seek' received first prize at the 11th Golden City Gate Tourism Media Awards ceremony held in Berlin today to coincide with ITB Berlin 2013.

Tourism ministry's new film awarded in Berlin

March 8, 2013 at 5:47 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The tourism ministry's new film "Find What You Seek" received the first prize at the 11th Golden City Gate Tourism Media Awards Ceremony held in Berlin Friday to coincide with Indian Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin 2013.

Police oppose CBI probe into constable Tomar's death

February 27, 2013 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Delhi Police Wednesday opposed a plea in the Delhi High Court seeking a CBI probe into the death of a constable who collapsed while controlling anti-rape protests here last year.

Sharath Kamal clears first hurdle in Kuwait Open TT

February 16, 2013 at 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India's top paddler Sharath Kamal had to dig deep for a 4-2 win against Hampus Soderlund of Sweden in the opening round of the ITTF Kuwait Open Super Series in Kuwait City Sunday.

Instagram: hottest new platform to land your dream date!

February 15, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Sydney, Feb 15 (ANI): In a new approach to online dating, mobile photo-sharing service Instagram has become the new platform for couples to meet and enter committed relationships, after viewing and liking each others' photos on the app.

Berlin commemorating 80th anniversary of Hitler's rise to power with series of exhibitions

February 3, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Washington, Feb. 3 (ANI): Berlin will be hosting a series of exhibitions, lectures, art installations and events throughout the year to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Adolf Hitler's ascent to power.

Tickets woes and a quick sell-out for first weekend of Coachella Music festival

January 30, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, Jan 30 (ANI): Tickets for the first weekend of this year's 'Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival' reportedly sold out within 15 minutes, even when computer users reported widespread problems in attempting to purchase weekend passes.

Dick Cheney's personal and professional life laid bare in new documentary

January 20, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): Oscar-nominated director R.J. Cutler has joined forces with fellow filmmaker Greg Finton to give Dick Cheney the chance to address both his fans and foes in a new documentary 'The World According to Dick Cheney.'

Delhi Gang Rape Death: Sonia Gandhi says nation shares pain of of angry public, calls for calm

December 29, 2012 at 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec.29 (ANI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said that she was as distressed as the rest of the nation over the tragic death of the 23-year-old gang raped woman in Singapore's Mount Elizabeth Hospital after battling for survival for 13 days, and added that every effort would be made to punish the guilty at the earliest.

TV report says Delhi CM Dikshit wants restrictions on peaceful protests lifted

December 29, 2012 at 1:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec.29 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit is reported to have asked Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to lift the security-related restrictions on the holding of peaceful demonstrations in memory of the dead 23-year-old woman who was gang raped on the night of December 16.

India Gate, Raisina Hill fortified as Delhi Police urges people to maintain calm

December 29, 2012 at 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): The Delhi Police has urged people to maintain calm in wake of death of the gang-rape victim in a Singapore Hospital, announcing that India Gate, Raisina Hill and its surrounding areas that comprise the national capital's power centre would be closed for the general public.

PIL against prohibitory orders at India Gate

December 28, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) A PIL was filed Friday in the Delhi High Court challenging the imposition of prohibitory orders around India Gate during protests against the gang-rape of a young woman.

Gang-rape horror: Protestors hit Delhi streets again, demand stronger laws

December 27, 2012 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): As the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape survivor battles for life in a Singapore super-speciality hospital, scores of people marched towards the India Gate here on Thursday demanding more safety for women in the capital and a faster and more effective legal process for cases of sexual assault.

Gangrape victim flown to Singapore for treatment (Intro Roundup)

December 27, 2012 at 8:05 AM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) The 23-year-old grievously injured gangrape victim was late Wednesday night flown out of India for treatment in Singapore, even as the government ordered a commission of enquiry to probe the horrific Dec 16 incident and a controversy spiralled over the death of a policeman in the violent street protests that erupted in the city.

Arrested protester has no money for bail

December 26, 2012 at 8:21 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.

Probe ordered into gang-rape, row over cop's death (Roundup)

December 26, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The government Wednesday ordered a commission of enquiry to probe the Dec 16 brutal gang-rape of a woman in a Delhi bus as controversy spiralled over the death of a policeman in the violent street protests that erupted in the city.

Row over constable's death: AAP demands Police Commissioner's resignation

December 26, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Kaushambi (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 26 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) member

RML Hospital rejects Delhi Police's claim, says constable had no major external injury

December 26, 2012 at 12:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Doctors, who treated Subhash Tomar at the Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital here, on Wednesday clarified that the Delhi Police constable had no major external injury.

Baba Ramdev, V.K. Singh booked for fuelling fury

December 24, 2012 at 9:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and former army chief Gen. V.K. Singh were booked for inciting protesters even as police registered five cases over violent protests over the weekend against the gang-rape of a woman here, police said Monday.

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.

Activists criticise Shinde's remark on protestors

December 24, 2012 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's remark that had he met young protestors at India Gate, armed Maoists would also have expected the same, drew sharp criticism from activists.

Gang-rape protests: BJP to urge Mukherjee to call Special Session of Parliament

December 24, 2012 at 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is livid with the Congress-led UPA Government's handling of the ongoing protests against the brutal gang-rape incident, will be meeting President Pranab Mukherjee and request him to convene a Special Session of Parliament so that the Centre urgently amends the criminal laws to provide harsh punishments for extreme cases of crimes against the feminine gender.

Gang-rape protests: Delhi turns into fortress

December 24, 2012 at 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): The heart of the national capital turned into a fortress with police blocking roads leading to India Gate and Raisina Hill in the wake of violent protests over the past few days against the brutal rape of 23-year-old girl.

Gang-rape protests turn violent, scores injured (Intro Night Lead)

December 23, 2012 at 11:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Mass protests for the third straight day Sunday against the gang-rape of a young woman turned violent here, leaving scores injured, including one policeman in critical condition, and turning the India Gate area into a virtual war zone.

143 injured as Delhi protests turn violent

December 23, 2012 at 10:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) At least 143 people, including 78 policemen, were injured while a police constable is battling for his life here in a city hospital after a mass protest at India Gate in support of the Dec 16 gang-rape victim turned violent Sunday, said police.

Delhi Metro cancels anniversary programme after protests

December 23, 2012 at 10:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) A programme to commemorate 10 years of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), scheduled for Monday, was cancelled after the national capital was rocked by protests over the gangrape of a 23-year-old, Metro officials said.

Delhi CM with her Cabinet colleagues calls on Union Home Minister

December 23, 2012 at 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 23 (ANI): As mass and violent protests against the gang rape incident prolonged onto to the sixth consecutive day, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit along with her members of her Cabinet met Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Sunday evening.

Delhi gang rape: Retired SC judge likely to examine case, says Delhi Police official (Update-2 Gang

December 23, 2012 at 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec.23 (ANI): A senior Delhi Police officer on Sunday said it was likely that a retired Supreme Court judge would be appointed by the UPA Government to chair the judicial commission that has been tasked with the responsibility of examining the country's laws related to rape.

Delhi gang rape protests: Congress MP Sandeep Dikshit says Shinde should consider removing Delhi po

December 23, 2012 at 5:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec.23 (ANI): Congress lawmaker and spokesman Sandeep Dikshit has been quoted by a television channel as saying that Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde should consider removing Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar from his post for failing to control the public protests related to the December 16 gang rape of a 23-year-old woman.

Fury over rape turns India Gate into battle zone (Evening Lead)

December 23, 2012 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The heart of the Indian capital turned into a battle zone Sunday as thousands massed to denounce the brutal gang-rape of a young woman, with clashes between police and protesters leaving many injured.

Delhi Cabinet to meet, CM Sheila Dikshit to meet Shinde: TV report

December 23, 2012 at 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec.23 (ANI): The Delhi Cabinet is scheduled to meet at 5.30 p.m. this evening to review the situation arising out of the violent public protests against the central and state government's alleged inaction in connection with the December 16 gang rape of a 23-year-old woman on a running bus.

Aam Aadmi Party leader Kejriwal says govt. waging 'war' against peaceful protesters

December 23, 2012 at 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec.23 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday accused the Manmohan Singh-led UPA Government of waging a 'war' against peaceful people protesting against administrative inaction in connection with the December 16 gang rape of a 23-year-old woman inside a moving bus.

Delhi gang rape protests: Situation spinning out of control as violence escalates(Update-Gang Rape-

December 23, 2012 at 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec.23 (ANI): Protests related to the December 16 gang rape of a 23-year-old woman escalated late on Sunday afternoon, after a few lumpen elements reportedly hurled bricks, stones and whatever else they could lay their hands on, on city police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel deployed across the national capital's central vista.

Protests rage in capital, Sonia promises action

December 23, 2012 at 3:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Thousands of people, mainly the young, Sunday continued their noisy protests to denounce the gang-rape of a young woman, triggering clashes with police that left several injured.

Delhi gang-rape: Protesters target Congress MP Sandeep Dikshit

December 23, 2012 at 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): As the city continued to witness demonstrations against the gang rape of a 23-year-old woman, angry protesters at India Gate today manhandled East Delhi M.P. and Congress spokesperson Sandeep Dikshit.

Protests continue in capital, Sonia promises action

December 23, 2012 at 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Hundreds of people, mainly the young, Sunday continued their noisy protests against the gang-rape of a woman, sparking off sporadic clashes with polices.

R.P.N. Singh tries to pacify protestors demanding justice for gang-rape victim

December 22, 2012 at 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Amid sharp criticism for using tear gas shells and water canons to disperse protestors demanding justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh on Saturday appealed to the people not to resort to any violence, and said that the government will take strict measures and actions against the rapists.

From streets to Raisina Hill, call for justice for rape victim grows (Third Lead)

December 21, 2012 at 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Seething with anger, hundreds of people Friday took to the streets with banners, shouting slogans and waving their fists in the air, demanding justice for the 23-year-old woman who was brutally gang-raped Sunday night and is battling for life.

From streets to Raisina Hill, call for justice grows for rape victim

December 21, 2012 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Seething with anger, hundreds of people Friday came out on the roads waving banners, shouting slogans and waving their fists in the air, demanding justice for the 23-year-old physiotherapist who was brutally gang-raped and is battling for life.

Gang-rape victim fights on, rage spreads (Evening Lead)

December 21, 2012 at 5:01 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.

Anger over gang-rape makes people take to Delhi streets

December 21, 2012 at 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The capital Friday witnessed a series of protests at various spots, as angry people gathered on the streets to voice their anger against the brutal gang-rape five days ago of a 23-year-old woman who battles for life at Safdarjung Hospital.

Delhi gang-rape: Protests near Rastrapathi Bhavan

December 21, 2012 at 1:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Hundreds of women and students demanding strong action against those involved in the brutal gang-rape of the 23-year-old woman, who battles for life in a hospital, Friday marched towards Raisina Hill in central Delhi. Policemen outside the high-security Rashtrapati Bhavan were caught by surprise.

Three get death for honour killing in Punjab

December 19, 2012 at 10:13 PM

Ferozepur (Punjab), Dec 19 (IANS) A court in this Punjab town Wednesday sentenced three people, including a woman, to death in a two-year-old case of honour killing of a young couple.

'Inkaar' uncut dialogues available online (Movie Snippets)

November 29, 2012 at 9:35 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Bold and uncensored dialogues of Arjun Rampal and Chitrangada Singh-starrer "Inkaar" have been made available through online teasers.

China plans to build world's tallest skyscraper in 90 days

November 22, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Beijing, Nov. 22 (ANI): A construction company in China has revealed plans to build the world's tallest skyscraper - in just three months.

Shocking 'cockroach and mice' truths about airline meals revealed

November 21, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Melbourne, Nov. 21 (ANI): Your airline meal may have been prepared among mice, ants and cockroaches, a TV show from US has revealed.

Modern female artists dress like sex objects, says Suzi Quatro

November 20, 2012 at 5:14 PM

London, Nov 20 (ANI): Veteran female rock star Suzi Quatro has complained that modern female artists dress themselves like "sex objects" and produce music videos that are "borderline pornography."

Get India trade fair tickets at Delhi Metro stations

November 11, 2012 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Tickets for the annual India International Trade Fair's (IITF) business visitors will be available at 26 Metro stations in the capital from Nov 14, a Metro statement said Sunday.

I-League: Air India beat ONGC

November 4, 2012 at 5:35 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) In a scintillating display of football here Sunday, Air India beat ONGC 4-2 to register their first points in the I-League this season.

MES MATE result 2012 declared: Check results

October 6, 2012 at 6:03 PM

MES MATE result 2012 for New Delhi, Ferozepur, Bikaner, Jodhpur and Kochi regions has been declared. Previously the exam for Military Engineer Service MATE SSK was held on 2nd September 2012.

Help release PoW in Oman, Badal urges Antony

October 5, 2012 at 5:34 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 5 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Friday sought Defence Minister A.K. Antony's intervention to get a prisoner of war (PoW), presumed killed in the 1971 India-Pakistan war, released from an Oman jail.

Chinese building mocked as giant long johns

September 4, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Beijing, Sep 4 (IANS) It's supposed to resemble the Arc de Triomphe with an oriental twist, but many Chinese netizens think it resembles a pair of long underwears.

Sharp hike in heroin smuggling across Punjab border

August 21, 2012 at 3:12 PM

Amritsar, Aug 21 (IANS) Smuggling of heroin along the international India-Pakistan fenced border in Punjab has almost tripled over the last year if seizures made by the Border Security Force (BSF) are an indication.

Jozy Altidore confident about Anzhi clash

August 20, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Moscow, Aug 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) AZ Alkmaar striker Jozy Altidore is confident that his team will be able to cope with Anzhi's Samuel Eto'o in their Europa League playoff first leg Thursday.

National TSD Rally championship launched

August 14, 2012 at 6:12 PM

Bangalore, Aug 14 (IANS) The first round of the inaugural JK Tyre-FMSCI Indian National TSD Rally Championship, promoted by the Berunda Adventure Club, will be flagged off here Sunday.

Traffic snarls in Delhi after morning rain

August 7, 2012 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Tuesday morning downpour in the national capital caused traffic snarls in several parts of the city. The met department has forecast more rain later in the day.

Youth arrested for blackmailing, raping minor

August 6, 2012 at 10:49 PM

Jaipur, Aug 6 (IANS) A youth was arrested Monday for blackmailing a 15-year old girl on the basis of an obscene MMS showing her in compromising position and raping her on the rooftop of a cinema hall in the city, police said.

Punjab arms dealer held for smuggling Chinese pistols

July 22, 2012 at 9:31 PM

Patiala (Punjab), July 22 (IANS) An arms dealer was arrested in Punjab's Patiala district Sunday for smuggling expensive Chinese-made prohibited weapons and selling them to customers, police said. Eighteen illegal pistols worth Rs.1.75 crore were seized.

Surjeet Singh gets Rs.5 lakh from Punjab government

July 19, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Chandigarh, July 19 (IANS) Having spent over 30 years of his life in Pakistani jails on spying charges, Punjab resident Surjeet Singh was Thursday given financial assistance of Rs.500,000 by the state government.

Walkathon spreads awareness on World Population Day

July 11, 2012 at 6:56 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Over 500 people, including children, Wednesday participated in a walkathon organised here to spread awareness on population stabilisation on the occasion of the World Population Day.

New Delhi observes World Population Day

July 11, 2012 at 5:12 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (ANI): A marathon to mark the World Population Day was organized here on Wednesday.

Surjeet given rousing welcome in Punjab's Phidde village

June 28, 2012 at 10:44 PM

Ferozepur (Punjab), June 28 (IANS) Hundreds gathered in Phidde village of Punjab's Ferozepur district to give a rousing welcome to Surjeet Singh, who returned home after more than 30 years of incarceration in Pakistan. Relatives distributed sweets and burst crackers to mark his return.

In melee, wife unable to meet Surjeet (Lead, superseding earlier story)

June 28, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Attari (Punjab), June 28 (IANS) Such was the rush to welcome Surjeet Singh after he crossed into India here Thursday that his wife could not get near him.

Surjeet home after 30 years, says he was a spy (Roundup)

June 28, 2012 at 5:32 PM

Attari (Punjab), June 28 (IANS) After more than 30 years of incarceration in Pakistan, Surjeet Singh returned home Thursday to a tumultuous and teary welcome from family and friends and promptly admitted that he had indeed been sent to spy for India.

Surjeet met by children, to meet wife later

June 28, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Attari (Punjab), June 28 (IANS) Shutterbugs were waiting to capture the moment when Indian prisoner Surjeet Singh would meet his wife after a gap of over three decades that he spent in Pakistani prisons. But while his wife was not present to greet him, his son and daughters were there.

Surjeet is home, after 30 years in Pakistan prison

June 28, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Attari (Punjab), June 28 (IANS) After 30 years of incarceration in Pakistan on charges of being a spy, Surjeet Singh returned home Thursday to a tumultuous and teary welcome from family and friends.

Surjeet freed, to come home via Wagah (Lead, Changing dateline)

June 28, 2012 at 9:48 AM

Attari (Punjab), June 28 (IANS) Indian prisoner Surjeet Singh was released from Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail after over three decades in captivity Thursday and reached the Wagah border on the Pakistan side on his way back home, officials said.

Sarabjit and Surjeet: Shock in one home, joy in another

June 27, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Jalandhar/Ferozepur, June 27 (IANS) The fate of two Indians in Pakistani jails -- Sarabjit Singh and Surjeet Singh -- by the turn of events since Tuesday has made their families in Punjab go through jubilation as well as shock and despair.

The wait ends: Surjeet Singh's family rejoices

June 27, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Ferozepur (Punjab), June 27 (IANS) While the family of Sarabjit Singh, the Indian prisoner on death row in Pakistan, was left shocked by Islambad's flip-flop over his release, there was jubilation in the home of his fellow inmate Surjeet Singh, who will be freed after over three decades in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail.

Punjab Congress leader held for immoral activities

June 10, 2012 at 10:40 PM

Ferozepur (Punjab), June 10 (IANS) A senior Congress leader who had contested January's assembly election was Sunday arrested by police in this border town of Punjab on charges of immoral activities.

50-year hunt continue for Alcatraz inmates

June 10, 2012 at 10:32 PM

San Fransisco, June 10 (IANS) It's been 50 years since they escaped from US' most foreboding prison, Alcatraz. But a US marshal is still looking for the three bank robbers.

Hull City boss Bruce belives Danny Welbeck would fire England to Euro glory

June 10, 2012 at 4:56 PM

London, June 10 (ANI): Hull City manager Steve Bruce is backing Danny Welbeck for leading England to glory in the European Championship.

Google unveils virtual tours of 'world wonders'

June 1, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Washington, June 1 (ANI): Google is now offering a virtual tour of famous sites across the world, including that of Stonehenge and Jerusalem.

Secretariat-Kashmere Gate Metro line expected by 2015

May 25, 2012 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The 9.37 km Central Secretariat-Kashmere Gate corridor, part of Rs.37,736 crore Phase-III project of the Delhi Metro, could be commissioned by 2015, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said Friday. The new corridor will be an extension of the Central Secretariat-Badarpur line.

YouTube turns 7 years old

May 22, 2012 at 5:58 PM

YouTube a Google owned video sharing website is celebrating 7 birthday. Since its inception in 2005 this website has hit milestones.

Two terror suspects held with RDX in Punjab

May 21, 2012 at 7:15 PM

Nawanshahr (Punjab), May 21 (IANS) An attempt by terrorists to strike in Punjab was foiled with the arrest of two Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) militants and recovery of three kg RDX and other arms, police said Monday.

Iran deports 82 Pakistanis

May 21, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Islamabad, May 21 (IANS) A total of 82 Pakistani nationals have been deported by Iran for living illegally in the country, Daily Times reported Monday.

Woman attempts suicide over marital discord in Delhi

May 14, 2012 at 9:54 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI) A woman attempted suicide due to some marital discord at the Boat Club near India Gate here on Monday.

86 rogue bikers penalised in Delhi

May 14, 2012 at 4:50 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Delhi traffic police fined 86 bikers, some under the influence of alcohol, for dangerous driving and performing stunts around India Gate Sunday night, an official said Monday. Twenty bikes were impounded.

Beyonce facing $100m suit by video game biz

May 11, 2012 at 5:18 PM

New York, May 11 (ANI): Beyonce is expected to be grilled by lawyers for a video-game developer by late summer because a Manhattan judge has given the company's 100-million-dollar lawsuit against her the green light.

Ferrari sparks rage in China after publicity stunt leaves 'skid marks' over historical site

May 10, 2012 at 5:58 PM

Beijing, May 10(ANI): The Italian super car manufacturer Ferrari has caused controversy in China after their publicity stunt left skid marks all over a 600-year-old historical site.

Pakistani, Indian businessmen meet to boost trade ties

May 7, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Islamabad, May 7 (Xinhua-ANI): Top Pakistani and Indian business tycoons opened a two-day conference on Monday in Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore to foster deeper business ties as relationship between the two nuclear armed south Asian countries has seen substantial improvement in recent months.

18 devotees killed in Punjab accident

May 7, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Moga (Punjab), May 7 (IANS) At least 18 devotees, including six women and five children, were killed early Monday in a head-on collision between a jeep and a truck near Punjab's Moga town, police said. Eleven victims belonged to one family and six to another.

17 devotees killed in Punjab accident

May 7, 2012 at 7:26 AM

Moga (Punjab), May 7 (IANS) At least 17 people, including five women and five children, were killed early Monday in a head-on collision between a jeep and a truck near Punjab's Moga town, 170 km from Chandigarh, police said.

Delhi woman killed by in-laws, husband

May 5, 2012 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) A 27-year-old woman in the capital was pushed to her death by her husband and in-laws from the roof of the building in which they live. The trio have been arrested, police said Saturday.