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(after 3) Men in khakhi under attack in UP, three killed in June

June 17, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Lucknow, June 17 (IANS) Policemen in Uttar Pradesh are under attack. Literally!

Not nervous, not good actor: TV actor Ashish Sharma

June 17, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) TV actor Ashish Sharma, seen as Ranveer in "Rab Se Sona Ishq", says nervousness is the key to a good performance.

Man found stabbed to death in Delhi

June 16, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) A 52-year-old man was found stabbed to death at his house here early Sunday morning, police said.

Delhi hotels prioritise security for women guests

June 9, 2013 at 1:06 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) From eva rooms, lady butlers to restricted elevators and only women's wings - Delhi's hotels are going the extra mile to make women guests feel safe and secure in a city that has seen its reputation dented by reports of frequent assaults on women.

Delhi plans to offer more to its aged residents

June 9, 2013 at 11:53 AM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The Delhi government plans to set up more recreational centres for senior citizens in the city during the current fiscal, state Minister for Education and Social Welfare Kiran Walia said.

Tarun Khanna still apprehensive about playing Ravan

June 5, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Television actor Tarun Khanna, who has joined popular mythological series "Devon Ka Dev ...Mahadev" as Ravan, says he is still apprehensive about playing the epitome of evil from the epic "Ramayan".

Delhi cops speak to former cricket board secretary

June 3, 2013 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The Delhi Police spoke to former Indian cricket board secretary Sanjay Jagdale here Monday to understand the revenue model of the IPL tournament in connection with the spot fixing scam they are probing, official sources said.

UP opposition slams power hike, demands rollback

June 1, 2013 at 8:41 PM

Lucknow, June 1 (IANS) Opposition parties and farmers groups in Uttar Pradesh Saturday slammed the Samajwadi Party (SP) government for the recent power tariff hike.

Three Delhi restaurants among Asia's best

May 25, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Three of the capital's tony eateries are among a list of 101 Best Restaurants in Asia 2013.

Anti-corruption protests in Kanpur, Bhopal mar government's anniversary

May 22, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Bhopal/Kanpur, May 22 (ANI): Anti-corruption protests in Bhopal and Kanpur marred the UPA-II Government's fourth anniversary celebrations on Wednesday.

UP Lokayukta indicts over 199 in Mayawati Govt. memorial scam

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Lucknow, May 21 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta Justice N.K. Mehrotra has indicted over 199 persons, including two former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) ministers, for allegedly siphoning off Rs. 1,410 crore of public money for the construction of parks and memorials when former chief minister Mayawati was in power.

Moral policing in Ghaziabad

May 14, 2013 at 9:50 PM

Ghaziabad, May 14 (IANS) In a bizarre incident of moral policing here, a girl was nabbed from a park here for drinking alcohol and was thrashed in a police station by a male officer, sources said Tuesday.

Youth arrested for murder in Gurgaon

May 6, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Gurgaon, May 6 (IANS) A 19-year-old youth, who allegedly murdered a vendor April 30 following a dispute over a bottle of water, was arrested here, police said Monday.

Man strangles pregnant wife to death

May 5, 2013 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) In a suspected dowry death case, a 30-year-old jobless man strangled his pregnant wife to death here before surrendering at a police station 12 hours later, an official said Sunday.

Delhi gets hospital for orthopaedics, spine and rheumatology

April 24, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The capital Wednesday got a state of the art hospital dedicated to orthopaedics, spine and rheumatology.

Three injured in Delhi cylinder blast

April 17, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A couple and their son were seriously injured after a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder caught fire and exploded here early Wednesday, police said.

As SP-Congress spar, Mayawati plans comeback

April 2, 2013 at 4:21 PM

Lucknow, April 2 (IANS) Even as the ongoing slugfest between her arch rival Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government at the centre hogs headlines, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati is quietly working on a "comeback plan", gearing for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Cash, valuables looted from Ghaziabad contractor's house

March 23, 2013 at 10:10 PM

Ghazaiabad, March 23 (IANS) Armed robbers, aware of the presence of a large sum of money, looted cash and jewellery worth over Rs.40 lakh from a building contractor's house here at gunpoint Saturday, police said.

Akhilesh gets back-handed pat from opposition for 'bringing back democracy' (Uttar Pradesh Newslet

March 23, 2013 at 5:46 PM

Lucknow, March 23 (IANS) Even as he faces flak for failing law and order and slackened development in the state, the Akhilesh Yadav led Uttar Pradesh government has been winning rave reviews from the political spectrum for what is being termed the "return of democracy" in the state. And surprisingly enough, the chief minister has got a

One killed in Ghaziabad lift collapse

March 22, 2013 at 8:02 PM

Ghaziabad, March 22 (IANS) A worker was killed and another was injured when a lift at a construction site in Ghaziabad fell down Friday, police said.

BSP attacks Akhilesh government for 'non-delivery'

March 21, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Lucknow, March 21 (IANS) The BSP hit out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, terming him "Mr Laptop" and "Mr Clean", and asking him to take care of the law and order before it gets too late.

Woman stabbed by jilted lover

March 16, 2013 at 7:10 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) A 23-year-old woman was attacked here with a knife by her jilted lover, police said Saturday. The accused is on the run.

Poor law and order hurts Akhilesh's one year in UP

March 15, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Lucknow, March 15 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party's celebrations to mark its one year in office in Uttar Pradesh has been dimmed by a series of law and order issues including the killing of a senior police officer.

Muse Movies to create 10-in-1 film for 100 years of Indian cinema

March 1, 2013 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) In a unique celebration of the centenary year of Indian cinema, Muse Movies has announced that it is making one feature film, encompassing 10 benchmark films, which will change the perception about cinema and set futuristic trends.

Driver injured after cab catches fire

February 28, 2013 at 8:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) A 45-year-old cab driver received burn injuries after his vehicle caught fire, police said Thursday. CNG gas leak caused the fire.

Woman shot dead in Delhi, assailants held

February 24, 2013 at 10:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman died after being shot thrice by two bike-borne youths here Sunday night, police said. Both the attackers have been arrested.

Akhilesh presents Rs.2.21 lakh crore UP budget

February 19, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Lucknow, Feb 19 (IANS) Amid a walkout by the main opposition Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday presented a Rs.2.21 lakh crore budget, the biggest in the history of the state.

Metro Phase III construction adds to residents' woes

January 29, 2013 at 11:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) East Delhi residents say poor safety rules are being followed in the ongoing Phase III construction of Delhi Metro.

Metro Phase III construction adds to residents' woes (With Image)

January 29, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) East Delhi residents say poor safety rules are being followed in the ongoing Phase III construction of Delhi Metro.

SC notice on habeas corpus petition for kidnapped girl

January 7, 2013 at 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the central and Bihar governments on a habeas corpus petition seeking production of an 11-year-old girl who was allegedly kidnapped from her parents' house in the state's Muzaffarpur town.

Delhi freezes at five-year low; flights, trains hit

January 6, 2013 at 8:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) There was no let-up in the spine chilling cold which worsened Sunday as the minimum temperature dipped to a five-year low of 1.9 degrees Celsius. Flights and train services were hit by dense fog in the morning.

Teenager's rapists held in Delhi on New Year's eve

January 2, 2013 at 10:39 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) A 17-year-old schoolgirl was sedated and raped by two men in the upscale south Delhi colony of Safdarjung Enclave and a case was registered on the New Year's eve, police said Wednesday. The attackers were arrested and sent to Tihar Jail.

Teen raped in Delhi on New Year's Eve

January 2, 2013 at 12:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) A 17-year-old school student was sedated and raped by two men in the upscale south Delhi colony of Safdarjung Enclave on the night of Dec 31, when hundreds had gathered across the national capital to call in the New Year with protests against rape. The two men in their late 20s were arrested and sent to Tihar Jail.

'Don't take my daughter away', cried the grief-stricken mother

December 30, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) "Meri bachchi ko mere paas rehne do, usey mujhse door mat karo (don't take my daughter away from me, let her remain with me)" was the cry of the distraught mother as the body of her young daughter was being taken to the crematorium.

Gang-rape victim's mother admitted to hospital

December 30, 2012 at 7:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) The traumatised mother of the young trainee physiotherapist, who was brutally gang-raped in the capital early this month, collapsed and was admitted to Deen Dayal Uphadyay Hospital after her daughter's body was taken away for cremation Sunday morning.

Gang-raped woman cremated; public kept at bay (Third Lead)

December 30, 2012 at 3:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) The body of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, who became the focus of prayers and rallying point of an entire nation following her inhuman assault, was cremated here Sunday soon after it was flown in before daybreak from Singapore, officials said. The funeral was a largely private affair attended by close family and a clutch of government officials.

Delhi gang-rape: BJP organises condolence meeting at Jantar Mantar tomorrow

December 30, 2012 at 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has organised a condolence meeting at the Jantar Mantar here on Monday where the party leaders and cadres would offer tributes to the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, who was cremated here this morning.

Sand artist Pattnaik creates sculpture to pay homage to Delhi gang-rape victim

December 30, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Puri, Dec 30 (ANI): Renowned sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik created a sculpture here to pay homage to the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim.

Protestors throng Jantar Mantar, demand tougher laws to protect women

December 30, 2012 at 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): Demanding tougher laws to protect women in India, scores of protestors gathered at the Jantar Mantar here on Sunday and prayed for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, who was cremated here early this morning in the presence of her family, some government dignitaries and officials.

Police pushed for early cremation of gang-rape victim: BJP leader

December 30, 2012 at 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Delhi Police "forced" the family of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim to cremate her body before sunrise after she was flown here from Singapore early Sunday, a local BJP leader alleged.

UP to bear treatment cost of rape victim; offers jobs

December 19, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Lucknow, Dec 19 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh would bear the medical expenses of the woman who was raped in a moving bus in New Delhi Sunday night and will give a government job to her, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said here Wednesday.

Officials oppose Varanasi blast accused's release

December 18, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Lucknow, Dec 18 (IANS) In a setback to the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) government's move to release the accused in the 2006 Varanasi blasts, the district administration has strongly opposed "any such action".

Woman gang-raped in Delhi bus, battles for life (Roundup)

December 17, 2012 at 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) A 23-year-old woman was battling for life here Monday after a gang of men tortured and raped her in a moving bus and threw her out on the road along with her boyfriend, police said.

Woman gang-raped in Delhi, battles for life (Third Lead)

December 17, 2012 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) A 23-year-old woman was battling for life here Monday after a bunch of men raped her in a moving bus and threw her out on the road along with her badly beaten boyfriend, officials said.

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' - visually spectacular fantasy (IANS Movie Review)

December 14, 2012 at 1:56 PM

Film: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"; Cast: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, Aidan Turner, Benedict Cumberbatch, Billy Connolly, Evangeline Lilly, Ian McKellen, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Orlando Bloom and Stephen Fry; Director: Peter Jackson;

Five killed in UP road accident

December 10, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Lucknow, Dec 10 (IANS) Five members of a marriage party were killed and three others critically injured in Uttar Pradesh Monday when their vehicle crashed into a tree, an official said.

UP assembly adjourned sine die

December 5, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Lucknow, Dec 5 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh assembly was Wednesday adjourned sine die on the last day of the winter session after a clash between the opposition and treasury benches over the delay in announcing the support price of the sugarcane crop by the Samajwadi Party government.

Anna arrives in Delhi Monday

December 2, 2012 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Anna Hazare is scheduled to reach Delhi Monday after a three-day Odisha tour, an India Against Corruption (IAC) member said here Sunday.

Life sentence upheld for killing mother, daughter

November 30, 2012 at 3:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has confirmed the life sentence of four men accused of killing a mother and her daughter during a robbery here in 2006.

SP, BSP trade charges in UP assembly

November 29, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Lucknow, Nov 29 (IANS) Samajwadi party members and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) legislators Thursday traded charges in the assembly here, accusing one another of trying to hoodwink the backwards castes.

BSP demands president's rule in UP

November 26, 2012 at 9:11 PM

Lucknow, Nov 26 (IANS) The opposition Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in Uttar Pradesh Monday attacked the Samajwadi Party?led government on the deteriorating law and order situation and demanded imposition of president's rule in the state.

Ruckus in UP assembly over riots, law and order and farmers' issues(Update)

November 26, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Lucknow, Nov. 26 (ANI): Belligerent but divided on several issues, opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh, led by the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), created a ruckus in the state assembly on Monday with the objective of cornering the Samajwadi Party (SP) Government over riots, the law and order situation and farmers' issues.

Mamata intolerant, wants only yes men: Katju

November 25, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Kolkata, Nov 25 (IANS) Terming West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as "intolerant", Press Council of India chairman Markandey Katju Sunday said she only wants "yes men" around her. However, he praised her for feeling for the 'aam aadmi'.

Want to make films I can watch with family: Vijay (Interview)

November 16, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Chennai, Nov 16 (IANS) Popular Tamil TV actor Vijay Adhiraj, who has been in the industry for over two decades, has turned director with upcoming Tamil entertainer "Puthagam". He says he is keen on making films suitable for family viewing.

Belarusian PM Myasnikovich to visit India for two days

November 13, 2012 at 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 13 (ANI): Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus, Dr. Mikhail Myasnikovich, will arrive at the Air Force Station in Palam here this evening on a two-day visit to India.

22-year-old woman interior decorator found dead

November 12, 2012 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, 12 Nov (IANS) A 22-year-old interior decorator was found dead in mysterious circumstances in her house in Shakarpur, east Delhi, police said Monday.

Congress asks civil society activists to avoid irresponsible public debate

November 11, 2012 at 7:07 PM

Ludhiana, Nov. 11 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Sunday suggested the civil society activists to avoid irresponsible and baseless allegations against anyone in the name of public discussion.

Pass Lokpal Bill or face protest: Hazare

November 11, 2012 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Social activist Anna Hazare Sunday accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of "betrayal" on the Jan Lokpal Bill and warned of another protest if it was not passed before the 2014 general election.

Anna's office based in Congressman's house: RWA

November 11, 2012 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Is Anna Hazare's new rented office here based in the house of a Congress worker?

Pass Lokpal bill or face protest: Hazare

November 11, 2012 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Social activist Anna Hazare Sunday accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of "betrayal" on the Jan Lokpal bill and warned of another protest if it was not passed before the 2014 general election.

Anna opens new office in Delhi

November 11, 2012 at 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Social activist Anna Hazare Sunday inaugurated his new office at Sarvodaya Enclave in south Delhi with a pledge to make India corruption free.

Anna to start National campaign against corruption from Jan 30 2013

November 10, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday announced that he along with his supporters would start a national campaign against corruption from Jan 30 next year, the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

National campaign against corruption Jan 30, 2013: Anna

November 10, 2012 at 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Anna Hazare Saturday announced that he would start a national campaign against corruption Jan 30, 2013, the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Opposition sharpens knives ahead of UP assembly session (UP Newsletter)

November 9, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Lucknow, Nov 9 (IANS) With the winter session of the Uttar Pradesh assembly slated to begin Nov 23, the Samajwadi Party (SP) government could face its first litmus test in the house as opposition parties sharpen their knives on a host of issues, including the deteriorating law and order situation and festering communal unrest.

Two Delhi boys join FC Metz academy

November 5, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) A successful trial at French football club FC Metz led to Delhi-based Maanas Kalra and Shiv Jhangiani becoming the first Indian boys to train full-time in an international European club academy while pursuing their studies at the same time.

BSP leader faces case for foul language against Mulayam

October 30, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Lucknow, Oct 30 (IANS) A case has been registered against Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Swami Prasad Maurya, who is also Leader of Opposition in Uttar Pradesh assembly, for allegedly using foul language against Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, police said.

UP government slammed over communal clashes

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

Lucknow, Oct 25 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Thursday came under fire from the opposition parties, a day after communal clashes in Faizabad and Barabanki areas left nine people injured.

Delhi's rain fails to dampen Durga Puja spirits

October 23, 2012 at 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) A heavy downpour in the capital Tuesday afternoon failed to dampen the spirits of Durga Puja organisers and revellers alike.

Tree census in Delhi soon

October 18, 2012 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) A tree census may soon be conducted in Delhi in a bid to curb the declining number of trees in residential colonies, an official has said, even as the UN has placed the national capital in the bottom half of the world green index.

UP cancels holiday on Kanshi Ram's death anniversary

October 6, 2012 at 11:34 PM

Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) Rivals Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP) were in a confrontation mode Saturday after the Akhilesh Yadav government cancelled the Oct 9 public holiday on the death anniversary of BSP founder Kanshi Ram.

Junior women's hockey: Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand in quarters

October 6, 2012 at 5:18 PM

Rai (Haryana), Oct 6 (IANS) Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand completed the quarter-final line-up with emphatic victories in the concluding league matches of Hockey India Junior Women's National Championship at Motilal Nehru School of Sports here Saturday.

16-year-old tortured, killed over mobile phone

October 4, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Ghaziabad, Oct 4 (IANS) In an act of brutality, a 16-year-old boy was kidnapped, tortured and hung to death by nine men and women who accused him of stealing a mobile phone, police said Thursday.

Angry students breach Diplomatic Enclave in Islamabad, reach U.S.Embassy to protest over anti-Islam

September 20, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Islamabad, Sep.20 (ANI): Angry protesters, including students breached the high security Diplomatic Enclave in the Pakistan capital Islamabad on Thursday, to protest against an anti-Islam film produced in the United States.

I like doing roles for my fans: Sivaji

September 18, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Chennai, Sep 18 (IANS) In a career spanning over a decade, Telugu actor Sivaji feels he has always enjoyed doing roles for his fans, more than for anybody else.

Ex-militants in Kashmir feel betrayed

September 17, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Srinagar, Sep 17 (IANS) Back home and jobless, many Kashmiri militants who returned from Pakistan following appeals from the Jammu and Kashmir government said Monday they are in the lurch.

Beneficiaries of J&K rehabilitation policy feel betrayed

September 17, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Srinagar, Sep 17 (IANS) Back home and jobless, many locals who returned from across the Line of Control (LoC) under the Jammu and Kashmir government's rehabilitation policy said Monday they have been left in the lurch.

'Em Babu Laddu Kavala' for all age groups: Sivaji

September 17, 2012 at 12:38 PM

Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) Ace Telugu comedian-actor Sivaji is certain that his new Telugu entertainer "Em Babu Laddu Kavala" will impress viewers from all age groups.

Six months of Akhilesh: Failures outweigh achievements (News Anlaysis)

September 15, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Lucknow, Sep 15 (IANS) Six months back when Akhilesh Yadav took over the reins of Uttar Pradesh, there was hope across India's most populous state. The son was seen as a better choice even over his experienced father.

Anti-video protests in Srinagar

September 15, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Srinagar, Sep 15 (IANS) For the second straight day, protests raged in Srinagar Saturday against a blasphemous video that has sparked widespread anger against the US in the Middle East.

HIV-positive man gets 25 years jail for raping step-daughter

September 14, 2012 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) A Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)-positive man was sentenced to 25 years in jail by a Delhi court Friday for repeatedly raping his minor step-daughter.

HIV-positive man gets 25 years jail for raping step-daughter

September 14, 2012 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) A Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)-positive man was sentenced to 25 years in jail by a Delhi court Friday for repeatedly raping his minor step-daughter.

JNU goes to students' union polls Friday

September 13, 2012 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) elections will take place here Friday with around 30 candidates fighting for the posts of president, vice-president, general secretary and joint secretary. The results will be out by Saturday.

Spurned lover kills four, self

September 3, 2012 at 10:17 PM

Ghaziabad/New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Spurned by the family of a girl he wanted to marry, a 23-year-old man Monday shot her dead along with three others and then killed himself, police said.

Spurned lover kills four, self

September 3, 2012 at 7:37 PM

Ghaziabad/New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Spurned by the family of a girl he wanted to marry, a 23-year-old man Monday shot her dead along with three others and then killed himself, police said.

Six hungry orphan siblings of UP seek death

August 30, 2012 at 6:35 PM

Lucknow, Aug 30 (IANS) Six orphan siblings Thursday submitted a memorandum to the district magistrate of Kannauj, 125 km from here, seeking permission to kill themselves as they had no food.

Scribes fear for safety in Uttar Pradesh

August 29, 2012 at 3:55 PM

Lucknow, Aug 29 (IANS) Journalists are a worried lot in Uttar Pradesh following two major attacks on them in a fortnight.

Man kills wife for selling taxi

August 28, 2012 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) incensed with his wife for selling his taxi, a man strangled her to death and surrendered later, a Delhi Police official said Tuesday.

Delhi to have 200-bed hospital

August 27, 2012 at 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Delhi government Monday approved the construction of a 200-bed hospital at a cost of over Rs.200 crore, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said.

Why is Ashish Sharma disturbed? (TV Snippets)

August 23, 2012 at 12:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) "Rab Se Sona Isshq" lead actor Ashish Sharma is upset how anonymous texts are being sent to the show's producer, complaining of preferential treatment given to him during the show's ongoing London shoot.

Teen drowns in unauthorised swimming pool

August 20, 2012 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) A 17-year-old drowned in a swimming pool here, police said Monday, adding that the owner of the swimming pool has been arrested.

BSP protests renaming of Lucknow's Kanshi Ram park

August 7, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Lucknow, Aug 7 (IANS) The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) took to the streets here Tuesday to protest against renaming a park commemorating its idealogue and founder Kanshi Ram after late Samajwadi Party leader Janeshwar Mishra.

BSP activists protest over proposal to set up new park in Lucknow

August 7, 2012 at 7:29 PM

Lucknow, Aug.7 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) activists on Tuesday staged a protest against a Samajwadi party (SP) proposal to create a new park in memory of former cabinet minister and party veteran Janeshwar Mishra.

New corporate initiatives push artistic talent in India (Feature)

August 5, 2012 at 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) A handful of initiatives that have brought big business houses to promote visual art with incentives and new platforms is trying to open an alternative door for Indian art in the face of shrinking government support and a market slump.

CPI-M protests in Srinagar

August 2, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Srinagar, Aug 2 (IANS) Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) supporters participated in an anti-price rise and anti-government protest led by party leader Muhammad Yusuf Tarigami in Srinagar Thursday.

Upgrade Mayawati's security, BSP tells Akhilesh

July 30, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Lucknow, July 30 (IANS) After targetting him and his government for its failure to protect the statues of Dalit icons and party chief Mayawati, a delegation of BSP leaders met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday and urged him to upgrade her security as well as for her monuments and statues.

UP officials not taking Akhilesh seriously: BSP

July 30, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Lucknow, July 30 (IANS) The opposition BSP Monday took pot shots at Akhilesh Yadav following attacks on statues of Dalit icon B.R. Ambedkar and their leader Mayawati, describing the Uttar Pradesh chief minister as a 'bechara' who is not taken seriously by his government officials.

Mayawati statue vandalised in Lucknow, BSP stages protests

July 26, 2012 at 8:42 PM

Lucknow, July 26 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) activists held demonstrations across Uttar Pradesh Thursday after a life-size statue of former chief minister and party supremo Mayawati was vandalised in a Lucknow park.

Mayawati's statue vandalised, BSP warns of consequences

July 26, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Lucknow, July 26 (IANS) Four unidentified miscreants vandalised a life-size statue of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and BSP chief Mayawati in a Lucknow park Thursday, police said. The party threatened "dire consequences" if the statue was not repaired speedily.

Mayawati replaces UP state unit president

July 11, 2012 at 7:44 PM

Lucknow, July 11 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Wednesday axed Uttar Pradesh unit chief Swamy Prasad Maurya, replacing him with another loyalist, Ram Achal Rajbhar.

UP ex-minister, aide to undergo DNA test

July 11, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Lucknow, July 11 (IANS) A DNA test will be conducted on Daddu Prasad, a former BSP minister in Uttar Pradesh and his personal assistant, after a woman who had earlier alleged being raped by the two, gave birth to a child, police said Wednesday.