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Everything you need to know about Mathura Road Faridabad: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Yamuna to rise in Delhi Tuesday as Haryana releases 8 lakh cusecs

June 17, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Chandigarh/New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi would start rising Tuesday evening as an unprecedented over eight lakh cusecs of flood water released from the Hathnikund barrage in Haryana's Yamunanagar district reaches the capital, officials said.

Three arrested for cheating Haryana man

June 15, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Chandigarh, June 15 (IANS) Three people, including a native of Thailand, have been arrested for allegedly cheating a Haryana resident by promising to get him a loan, a Harayana Police spokesman said here Saturday.

Haryana buses refuse to enter Delhi

June 15, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Chandigarh, June 15 (IANS) Thousands of people were left in the lurch as buses of the state-run Haryana Roadways did not enter Delhi territory Saturday following a protest against traffic tickets issued by the Delhi Police.

Suspected militants kill three Pak security forces' personnel in Miramshah

June 9, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Islamabad, June 9 (ANI): Three security forces' personnel were killed and another was injured today, when militants attacked their convoy in Miramshah with Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and two rockets on Ramak Road in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan.

Haryana court gives death to rape, murder accused

June 7, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Faridabad, June 7 (IANS) An accused for the rape and murder of a minor girl here was sentenced to death by a local court here Friday.

Rope of hair removed from teen-ager's stomach (With image)

June 6, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Faridabad, June 6 (IANS) A 1.5-metre long rope of hair was removed by doctors from a 14-year-old girl's stomach, hospital authorities said here Thursday.

Children from SOS Children Village, Faridabad meet Hamid Ansari

June 6, 2013 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (ANI): A delegation of children from SOS Children's Village, Faridabad met Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari here today.

Proximity to Delhi impacts Haryana security scene: Hooda

June 5, 2013 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda Wednesday sought extension of the mega-city policing scheme to Gurgaon and Faridabad towns, adding that the state's security environment was impacted by its proximity to the national capital.

Road rage: Biker held for harassing Pakistani diplomat

June 3, 2013 at 11:05 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) A motorcyclist was arrested here Monday for misbehaving with a Pakistani diplomat and his driver after the former's bike grazed past the diplomat's car in south Delhi, police said.

Two killed in UP shootout

May 30, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Lucknow, May 30 (IANS) A constable and a villager were killed during a shootout in Uttar Pradesh, police said Thursday.

Tulisa sports 'Lucky You' tattoo above her lady bits

May 28, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, May 28 (ANI): Tulisa showed off her new tattoo above her lady bits saying "Lucky You" next to the outline of a shamrock at Ocean Club's Bank Holiday spray party.

Demolish all structures in Yamuna flood-plains: Tribunal

May 24, 2013 at 10:54 PM

Agra/Mathura May 24 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal has authorised demolition of all structures and unauthorised buildings in the flood-plains of the Yamuna river.

Yamaha launches scooter for young men

May 24, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Panaji, May 24 (IANS) In a bid to shore up its market share in the two-wheeler segment, Japanese auto major Yamaha's Indian subsidiary launched Friday a new variant of its automatic scooter Ray.

BJP youth wing workers detained during protest

May 23, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) About 30 activists of the BJP's youth wing protesting the UPA-II government's corruption scandals were detained when they were trying to march towards Connaught Place in central Delhi.

Indian lorry driver jailed in Singapore

May 21, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Singapore, May 21 (IANS) An Indian lorry driver has been jailed by a court in Singapore for causing the death of one person and injuring 14 others due to negligence while driving.

24 killed in road accidents in Uttar Pradesh

May 21, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Lucknow, May 21 (IANS) At least 24 people were killed and over 50 injured in three separate accidents in Uttar Pradesh Tuesday, police said.

Indian-origin doctor in South Africa shot dead

May 14, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Durban, May 14 (IANS) An Indian-origin doctor was shot dead outside his surgery at Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.

Gurgaon city buses to get CCTV cameras

May 12, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Gurgaon, May 12 (IANS) All Gurgaon city buses will be fitted with CCTV cameras and 100 new buses, including 50 air-conditioned ones, will soon join the fleet, an official said here Sunday. Bus terminals across Haryana will also get electronic eyes for security.

BJP youth wing protests near PM's residence

May 12, 2013 at 1:26 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Hundreds of activists of the BJP's youth wing gathered near the 7 Race Course Road residence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here Sunday, demanding his resignation after two union ministers quit over malfeasance and impropriety.

Chelsee Healey regrets boob job

May 8, 2013 at 3:45 PM

London, May 8 (ANI): Chelsee Healey has admitted that getting breast implants at the age of 18 was the "biggest mistake of her life".

Suicide bomb attack in Peshawar, six dies

April 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Six people were killed and 38 wounded in an incident of suicide bomb attack on Monday when a suicide bomber struck his motorbike loaded with explosives into a bus in Peshawar, police said.

Six die in Peshawar suicide bombing

April 29, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Islamabad, April 29 (IANS) Six people were killed and 38 wounded Monday when a suicide bomber rammed his motorcycle loaded with explosives into a bus in Peshawar, police said.

Three killed in Pakistan blast

April 29, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Islamabad, April 29 (IANS) Three people were killed and 15 injured Monday in a huge explosion in Pakistan's Peshawar city, a media report said.

Child killed in Pakistan blast

April 28, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) A child was killed and five other people were injured in a blast near a candidate's election meeting in Pakistan's Quetta city Sunday, a media report said.

Three of family die in car crash in Delhi

April 24, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Three of a family, including a nine-year-old boy, died when the car they were travelling in from Chandigarh to Faridabad rammed into a parked truck in the wee hours Wednesday in the national capital, police said.

Four killed in UP as bike rams into truck

April 23, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Agra, April 23 (IANS) Four youths, riding one motorbike, were killed near Farah town in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district when they rammed into a truck, police said Tuesday.

Three women rescued from Delhi's red light district

April 17, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Three women have been rescued from the capital's infamous red light district after a raid, police said Wednesday.

Two killed as truck smashes 9 vehicles in Mumbai

April 12, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Two people were killed and four injured when a truck rammed into nine vehicles on a busy arterial road in northwest Mumbai Friday, police said.

Martyr Hemraj's wife robbed of Rs. 10 lakh

April 6, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Mathura, Apr. 6 (ANI): The wife of Indian Army soldier Lance Naik Hemraj, who was killed by Pakistani troops near the Line of Control (LoC) in the first week of January this year, has complained of being duped of Rs. 10 lakh by an unidentified person in the town of Kosi.

Haryana IAS officer Khemka transferred again

April 4, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Chandigarh, April 4 (IANS) Senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka, who had ordered a scrutiny of land deals of UPA chief Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, was Thursday transferred by the Haryana government to an inconsequential post.

Haryana IAS officer Khemka transferred again

April 4, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Chandigarh, April 4 (IANS) Senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka, who had ordered a scrutiny of land deals of United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra last year, was Thursday shunted by the Haryana government to an inconsequential post.

Explain police firing, NHRC tells Uttar Pradesh DGP

April 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The NHRC has sought a report from the director general of police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh over the alleged killing of an 18-year-old boy by police after he refused to give a bribe, a statement said Tuesday.

6 killed, 12 injured in suicide attack in NW Pakistan

March 29, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Islamabad, March 29 (Xinhua-ANI): A suicide bomber targeting a convoy of paramilitary troops left six people killed and 12 others injured in Pakistan's northwest city of Peshawar on Friday morning, a senior officer said.

Holi colours draw foreign tourists to India

March 27, 2013 at 10:02 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) A penchant for life in technicolour with a dash of herbal colours, crunchy gujias, chilled thandais and soulful ghazals: the heady cocktail is proving to be an irresistible draw for foreign tourists to celebrate Holi in India, say tourism industry experts.

Man held for damaging 100 cars in Britain

March 25, 2013 at 8:34 AM

London, March 25 (IANS) A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing thousands of pounds of damage to more than 100 cars in two streets in Bristol.

Tottenham's Sandro in Brazil for knee treatment

March 22, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 22 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Sandro has returned to Brazil to deal with his knee injury.

Two killed in police firing at Mathura, probe ordered

March 19, 2013 at 10:49 PM

Lucknow, March 19 (IANS) Violence swept a village in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district Tuesday after a man died after he was allegedly beaten up and shot by police, while another person died in police firing later and at least six others were injured. A probe has been ordered, said officials.

Russians in US launch Sochi Olympics campaign

March 19, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Washington, March 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A group of former top athletes from Russia and other ex-Soviet republics who reside in the US have launched a campaign they hope will draw Americans' attention to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia and help warm US-Russian relations in the process.

Krishna statue leaves for Guruvayoor

March 14, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Mathura, March 14 (IANS) Sri Krishna, the presiding deity of Braj Dhaam here, has been taken to the famed Guryayoor temple in Kerala.

Accident near Mathura kills 11

March 12, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Mathura, March 12 (IANS) Eleven people, including some pilgrims, were killed near here Tuesday when their van rammed into a school bus, police said.

Ten killed in Uttar Pradesh road accident

March 12, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Lucknow, March 12 (IANS) Ten people, including two children, were killed Tuesday when a speeding tempo collided with a school bus in Mathura in Uttar Pradesh, police said.

10 killed in Mathura-Vrindavan road mishap

March 12, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 12 (ANI): At least ten people were killed and six others injured in a road accident in Kotwali area of Vrindavan town of Mathura district on Tuesday.

Can the Yamuna be saved?

March 10, 2013 at 10:43 AM

Agra, March 10 (IANS) Even as thousands are undertaking a march from Mathura to Delhi to raise awareness to save the "dying" Yamuna river, people in this Taj city wonder in sadness if it was still possible to revive one of India's holiest rivers that is now seen as a mere sewer.

Clean Yamuna march to Delhi to begin Friday

February 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Mathura, Feb 28 (IANS) It's yet another bid to draw attention to a dying and polluted river that not just sustains life in the Braj region but is also a heritage treasure and a religious symbol for millions of Indians.

Sir Paul McCartney wants to go back in time to be with his mum

February 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM

London, Feb 27 (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney has admitted that he would go back and see his mother if he had a time machine.

Every woman should shave her head, says Charlize Theron

February 26, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Washington, Feb 26 (ANI): Charlize Theron has revealed that shaving her head was the 'most freeing' thing she has ever done.

Charlize Theron says shaving her head was 'most freeing'

February 25, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Washington, Feb 25 (ANI): Charlize Theron has revealed that shaving her head was the 'most freeing' thing she has ever done.

Delhi Police organized debate on 'Road Safety Awareness'

February 21, 2013 at 6:11 PM

As a part of Delhi Police Week celebrations, Delhi Traffic Police organized a debate competition titled "Road Ahead to a Safer City , Road Safety Awareness Vs. Prosecution". The debate held at Teen Murti

Odisha remains paralysed on Day Two of strike

February 21, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 21 (IANS) Road traffic remained disrupted across Odisha Thursday, the second day of the two-day countrywide strike called by major trade unions against central government economic policies, police said.

Doctors remove 2.5 kg tumour from woman's body

February 20, 2013 at 8:40 PM

Faridabad, Feb 20 (IANS) Doctors removed a massive tumour weighing 2.5 kg from the abdomen of a 45-year-old woman here Wednesday, hospital authorities said.

Kerala stocks up for nationwide strike

February 19, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 19 (IANS) People in Kerala, used to frequent shutdowns, were Tuesday seen queuing up outside state-owned retail liquor vends or rushing to buy vegetables, meat and fish ahead of a two-day nationwide strike call from Wednesday.

Surajkund crafts fair ends

February 15, 2013 at 9:53 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 15 (IANS) The fortnight-long Surajkund international crafts fair ended in Haryana's Faridabad district Friday.

Iron rod thrust into teenager's mouth during rape bid

February 5, 2013 at 11:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) A teenaged Class 9 student fought off a rape bid in her own house here by an electricity contractor who thrust an iron rod into her throat to quell her cries for help, police said Tuesday. The accused has been arrested.

Court frames charges against Kalmadi, 9 others

February 4, 2013 at 11:58 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday framed charges against former Commonwealth Games (CWG) Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi and nine others for forgery, cheating and conspiracy in a corruption case related to the 2010 Delhi Games.

Soon, 130-year-old beer to give 19th century hangover

February 2, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Melbourne, Feb 2 (ANI): A beer industry of colonial Melbourne in the 1860s is set to take guzzlers into an adventure through time and space, as they unveil a beer recipe on Monday, which has not been seen or tasted in 130 years.

Mukherjee to inaugurate 27th Surajkund Crafts Mela tomorrow

February 1, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Faridabad, Feb 1 (AN): President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the 27th Surajkund International Crafts Mela here tomorrow.

Delhi gang-rape: Trial to continue in Delhi

January 29, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The trial of those accused in the gruesome Delhi gang-rape case will continue in the capital as the Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed a petition for its transfer out of Delhi, preferably to Mathura or Coimbatore.

Delhi gang-rape: Trial to continue in Delhi

January 29, 2013 at 12:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The trial of those accused in the gruesome Delhi gang-rape case will continue in the capital as the Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed a petition for its transfer out of Delhi, preferably to Mathura or Coimbatore.

Rashtrapati Bhavan comes alive with folk, fusion dances

January 27, 2013 at 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Artists from the Republic Day Parade tableaux performed again before President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday, this time at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Kristen Stewart, Nicole Kidman share their best performances

January 26, 2013 at 2:32 PM

London, January 26 (ANI): Top stars have shared surprising secrets of their profession along with some arty posing at the same time for W magazine's Movie issue.

Mob resorts to violence after stalker rapes, murders teen girl in Haryana

January 26, 2013 at 9:36 AM

Faridabad, Jan.26 (ANI): Venting its ire, an irate mob resorted to violence on Friday here after it heard of a stalker raping and later murdering a teenage girl.

Find out if gang-rape accused being tortured: SC

January 23, 2013 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the fast track court holding trial in the Delhi gang-rape case to ascertain whether one of the accused, Mukesh, was being subjected to torture in custody.

Find out if gang-rape accused being tortured: SC

January 23, 2013 at 3:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the fast track court holding trial in the Delhi gang-rape case to ascertain whether one of the accused, Mukesh, was being subjected to torture.

Shifting the gang rape trial out side Delhi, SC to hear on Wednesday

January 22, 2013 at 3:14 PM

he Supreme Court would hear on Wednesday regarding the petition filed by one of the accused in the Dec 16, 2012, gang rape seeking the transfer of the trial outside Delhi.

SC to hear plea Wednesday to shift gang-rape trial

January 22, 2013 at 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court said that it would hear Wednesday a petition by one of the accused in the Dec 16, 2012, gang-rape seeking the transfer of the trial outside Delhi.

Gangrape accused moves SC to shift trial out of Delhi

January 19, 2013 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Mukesh, one of the six accused in the Dec 16, 2012 gangrape here, has moved the Supreme Court for shifting the case outside Delhi for "free and fair trial".

Army chief visits slain soldier's family

January 16, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Mathura, Jan 16 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh Wednesday visited the family of Lance Naik Hemraj, who was beheaded by Pakistani troops.

Army chief visits slain soldier's family

January 16, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Mathura, Jan 16 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh Wednesday visited the family of Lance Naik Hemraj, who was beheaded by Pakistani troops.

Army Chief salutes martyr Hemraj, meets family in Mathura

January 16, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Mathura, Jan. 16 (ANI): The Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, today met the family members of Lance Naik Hemraj at Shernagar village of Mathura district on Wednesday amid demands that the severed head of the martyred soldier be brought back.

Army Chief to meet martyr's kin in Mathura

January 16, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Mathura, Jan. 16 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, will meet the family members of Lance Naik Hemraj here on Wednesday amid demands that the severed head of the martyred soldier be brought back.

Two coaches of Mathura-Allahabad Express gutted

January 15, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Two coaches of the Mathura-Allahabad Express were gutted Tuesday while the train was at Mathura railway station in Uttar Pradesh, a railway ministry official said here. There were no passengers in the bogies when the fire began.

Army chief to meet slain soldier's family

January 15, 2013 at 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Indian Army chief Gen. Bikram Singh will Wednesday visit the family of Lance Naik Hemraj, who was decapitated by Pakistani troops in Jammu and Kashmir Jan 8, said sources.

Akhilesh Yadav, BJP leaders meet martyr's family

January 14, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 14 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Monday visited the family of Lance Naik Hemraj, who was killed by Pakistani troops near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district Jan 8.

BJP leaders meet martyr's family

January 14, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 14 (IANS) India must isolate Pakistan, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari said Monday after visiting the home of Lance Naik Hemraj, who was killed Jan 8 by Pakistani troops near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.

Need to put pressure on Pakistan to return head: Army chief

January 14, 2013 at 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Pakistan was in "denial mode" over the killings of Lance Naiks Hemraj and Sudhakar Singh and pressure needs to be exerted so they return the severed head of the former, Indian Army chief Gen Bikram Singh said Monday.

Gadkari, Sushma visit martyr Hemraj's kin in Mathura

January 14, 2013 at 2:49 PM

Mathura/New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari along with senior leader Sushma Swaraj met the family members of martyr Lance Naik Hemraj Singh here on Monday.

Soldier's head to be brought through diplomatic channels: army chief

January 14, 2013 at 2:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The head of Lance Naik Hemraj, who was brutally killed along with another soldier by Pakistani troops, has to be brought through diplomatic channels, Army Chief General Bikram Singh said Monday.

Martyr Hemraj's family on hunger strike, want his head back

January 12, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Mathura, Jan. 12 (ANI): Martyred soldier Lance Naik Hemraj's family along with several people of his village Shernagar in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, are sitting on hunger strike and demanding the assassinated soldier's head to be brought back from the Pakistani troops.

IAS officer continues to haunt Hooda government (Haryana Newsletter)

January 11, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 11 (IANS) He set the cat among the pigeons by cancelling the mutation of a multi-crore-rupee land deal involving UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra and realty major DLF. He was transferred to a relatively insignificant post but IAS officer Ashok Khemka continues to haunt Haryana's Bhupinder Singh Hooda government.

Court to frame charges against Kalmadi, 10 others Feb 4

January 10, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday fixed Feb 4 for framing of charges against former Commonwealth Games (CWG) organising committee chief Suresh Kalmadi and 10 others for forgery, cheating and conspiracy in a corruption case related to the 2010 Delhi Games.

Kin bid tearful adieu to soldier killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

January 10, 2013 at 9:45 AM

Mathura, Jan 10 (ANI): Hundreds of villagers joined family in bidding adieu on late Wednesday evening to deceased Lance Naik Hemraj Singh, who was killed by Pakistani troops during a ceasefire violation in Jammu and Kashmir.

UP village mourns army martyr

January 9, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Lucknow, Jan 9 (IANS) A pall of gloom descended on a village in Mathura Wednesday as the family of Lance Naik Hemraj, who was killed by Pakistani troops near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district Tuesday, braced itself to receive his mortal remains.

North India continues to freeze, 14 more deaths in UP (Roundup)

January 6, 2013 at 9:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) North India continued to freeze Sunday with life across the region hit by bone-numbing cold and the toll climbing to well over 100 with at least 16 more people dying in Uttar Pradesh, officials said. The frigid conditions are expected to continue in the week ahead.

Fans brave freezing weather at India-Pakistan match

January 6, 2013 at 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Jackets, sweaters, scarves and hoodies were the name of the game as cricket fans braved freezing temperatures to see the third and final One-Day International (ODI) between India and Pakistan at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Sunday.

Sushilkumar Shinde inspects Mumbai's Arthur Road jail

January 5, 2013 at 5:11 PM

Mumbai, Jan. 5 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Saturday visited the Arthur Road Central Jail here, where the 26/11 convict Ajmal Kasab was lodged since four years, to inspect the facilities and security measures in the prison.

'Stay alive, don't drink and drive'- focus of countrywide 'road safety week'

January 1, 2013 at 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): Road safety week, focusing on the pitfalls of drunken driving, began across the country today.

Emotional Indian community in Melbourne pays tribute to gang rape victim

December 30, 2012 at 10:45 AM

Sydney, Dec. 30 (ANI): Emotional members of the Indian community in Melbourne paid tribute to the young woman who died of injuries after she was brutally assaulted and raped in New Delhi on 16th December.

Traffic snarls continue, Kalini Kunj repair adds to woes

December 24, 2012 at 11:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The ripple effect of closure of key roads and nine metro stations continued to cause traffic snarls across Delhi till late Monday evening as fog and repair work on Kalindi Kunj flyover added to woes of the commuters.

Watching myself have fake sex is ridiculous, says Kristen Stewart

December 22, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Washington, Dec. 22 (ANI): Kristen Stewart has revealed that she was more intimidated by her dancing scenes with Kirsten Dunst's real-life boyfriend Garrett Hedlund than their sex scenes in her upcoming film 'On the Road.'

Court orders framing of charges against Kalmadi, 10 others

December 21, 2012 at 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday ordered framing of charges against former Commonwealth Games (CWG) organising committee chief Suresh Kalmadi and ten others for forgery, cheating and conspiracy in a corruption case related to the 2010 Delhi Games.

Rafa Benitez admits 'making Chelsea win games only way to gain popularity at Stamford Bridge'

December 20, 2012 at 1:49 PM

London, Dec. 20 (ANI): Interim Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez who has watched his Blues side storm into the Capital One Cup semi-finals, said that only winning will make him popular at Stamford Bridge.

'Asians good at badminton because they're disciplined'

December 19, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Faridabad (Haryana), Dec 19 (IANS) How come badminton is dominated by Asians? Could it be that the players from China, Indonesia, Japan and South Korea are more skilful or genetically stronger? The cynical quip is that the sport is not lucrative; otherwise the Europeans and the Americans would have taken to it in a big way like they have adapted to basketball, baseball, football and tennis.

Tulisa goes bed shopping with beau Danny Simpson

December 19, 2012 at 1:49 PM

London, Dec 19 (ANI): Tulisa dragged her footballer boyfriend Danny Simpson out to buy a bed for her new pad.

Teenage Faridabad girl blames landlord, mother for rape

December 19, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Faridabad, Dec 19 (ANI): Barely three days after the gruesome gang rape of a Delhi girl outraged India, yet another case of rape surfaced in Haryana, where a teenage girl has alleged that she was repeatedly raped by her landlord in the presence of her mother.

UP lawyers to march to parliament for high court bench

December 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Agra, Dec 19 (IANS) A large number of lawyers from the Agra region are set to head to parliament in Delhi Thursday to demand that a bench of the Allahabad High Court should set up in Agra.

Ten rapes in moving vehicles in 10 years in Delhi

December 17, 2012 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) There have been 10 rape cases in the city in moving vehicles over the past 10 years, according to official figures of Delhi Police. This year alone, four such incidents were reported.

Hedlund to return for 'Tron 3'

December 15, 2012 at 1:56 AM

London, Dec 15 (IANS) Actor Garrett Hedlund has confirmed he will return to play Sam Flynn in "Tron 3".

Probe ordered into Faridabad building collapse

December 12, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Faridabad, Dec 12 (IANS) A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the collapse of an under-construction school building here in which the death toll rose to six Wednesday, an official said.

Three killed in Faridabad building collapse

December 11, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Faridabad, Dec 11 (IANS) At least three people were killed and many others injured when an under-construction school building collapsed here Tuesday. Dozens of labourers were feared to be trapped under the debris, an official said.

Two dead in Faridabad building collapse incident

December 11, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Faridabad (Haryana), Dec.11 (ANI): At least two people were killed and several others were injured after an under construction building collapsed in Faridabad, Haryana, on Tuesday.