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

South Asian MPs to visit Britain for renewable energy dialogue

May 10, 2013 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Parliamentarians from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will be in London next week to understand legislative options and challenges in the areas of renewable energy, climate change, energy security and low carbon growth.

Chechen war criminal's killer jailed for 15 years

May 8, 2013 at 5:37 AM

Moscow, May 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Moscow court has sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for killing a convicted murderer and war criminal.

Rajesh Khanna's last film to release on his death anniversary

April 11, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Late superstar Rajesh Khanna's last film "Riyasat" will be released on his first death anniversary July 18, says director Ashok Tyagi, adding he has finally ironed out all the problems.

Noted Indo-Canadian journalist joins Al Jazeera America

April 5, 2013 at 2:21 PM

Washington, April 5 (IANS) Al Velshi, noted Canadian TV journalist of Indian descent, is leaving CNN after 12 years to join Al Jazeera America to host an as-yet-unnamed primetime business show.

Abducted Ghazibad doctor's body found in drain

March 29, 2013 at 8:50 PM

Ghaziabad, March 29 (IANS) The body of a doctor, kidnapped last week, was found in a drain in his neighbourhood here Friday, police said.

Bandara holds three shot lead on Day 3

February 28, 2013 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Overnight leader Sri Lanka's Vijitha Bandara shot one-over 73 to hold the lead on Day 3 of the eighth NCR Cup here at the Delhi Golf Club Thursday.

Book fiesta: 1,100 exhibitors from 23 nations at World Book Fair

February 3, 2013 at 10:06 AM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) More than 1,100 exhibitors from 23 countries will flock to the Pragati Maidan in the capital for the New Delhi World Book Fair 2013 during Feb 4-10.

Samba flees Anzhi for England, without even a goodbye

January 31, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Estepona (Spain), Jan 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Footballer Christopher Samba fled Anzhi Makhachkala's winter training camp in Spain for England without informing club staff, coach Guus Hiddink said.

Minor girl gang-raped in Delhi

January 29, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) A 17-year-old girl was gang-raped here by two unidentified men, police said Tuesday.

No takers for Rajesh Khanna's last movie, project postponed

December 28, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Legendary actor Rajesh Khanna's last film "Riyasat" was supposed to hit the screens Friday, a day before the 70th birth anniversary of the late star. But the film's director, Ashok Tyagi, says the release stands postponed as the team couldn't find any distributor for the project.

Stewart to auction dress for Sandy victims

December 19, 2012 at 3:17 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 19 (IANS) Kristen Stewart is putting up a designer dress, the one she wore to the Los Angeles premiere of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" on auction. The proceeds will aid relief efforts for victims of superstorm Sandy.

UK Muslims demand same gay marriage rights as Church of England in country

December 18, 2012 at 1:09 PM

London, Dec. 18 (ANI): Muslim leaders in the UK have criticized controversial plans to allow gay marriages, and demanded they should have the same legal exemption as the Church of England.

Pakistan's Hindu community suffers double grief as funeral costs shoot up

December 10, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Karachi, Dec. 10 (ANI): The Hindu community of Pakistan is suffering double grief as the cost of cremation continues to rise considerably in the country.

MI6 told agent not to kill al-Qaeda leader al-Awlaki claiming 'it would break law'

December 3, 2012 at 3:48 PM

London, Dec. 3 (ANI): British intelligence agency MI6 told an agent not to kill a senior al-Qaeda leader because lawyers advised them they would be breaking the law.

Pakistani lawmakers quit over dual nationality

December 2, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Islamabad, Dec 2 (IANS) Six members of the provincial assembly, including four ministers, of Pakistan's Sindh province have resigned after they failed to come up with affidavits testifying that they were not citizens of two countries.

Pran recovering fast at hospital

November 20, 2012 at 11:14 PM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) There was a pall of gloom and a feeling of dread in Bollywood when news of the 92?year?old veteran actor Pran's hospitalisation filtered in.

Miley Cyrus 'huge fan' of Kristen Stewart

November 19, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): Miley Cyrus has revealed that she has a crush on Kristen Stewart, and is a huge fan of her style.

Rajesh Khanna's family to see his last film first

November 16, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Mumbai, Nov 16 (IANS) Late superstar Rajesh Khanna's last film "Riyasat" will first be shown to the actor's family members, before being screened for the press, says director Ashok Tyagi.

Philippines signs peace deal with Muslim rebels

October 15, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Bali, Oct 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Philippines government Monday signed a historic peace accord with Muslim rebels who were involved in a four-decade insurgency.

Alessandra Ambrosio wears same dress Padma Lakshmi wore 1 month back

October 13, 2012 at 12:40 PM

London, Oct 13 (ANI): As a supermodel you would expect Alessandra Ambrosio to have first dibs over fashion lines, but it seems Padma Lakshmi pipped her this time, as the Victoria's Secret Angel chose to wear the same dress at the amFAR gala in Los Angeles.

Rajesh Khanna's last film to release on 70th birth anniversary eve

September 29, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Veteran actor Rajesh Khanna's last film "Riyasat", which he shot for before he died July 18, will release in theatres Dec 28, a day before his 70th birth anniversary, director Ashok Tyagi says.

Dress split almost gave me a heart attack, says Sofia Vergara

September 28, 2012 at 3:42 PM

Washington, Sept 28 (ANI): Sofia Vergara said that she almost had a heart attack on seeing the photos of her dress split at the Emmys.

Sofia Vergara reveals wardrobe malfunction at Emmys

September 25, 2012 at 2:19 PM

New York, Sept 25 (ANI): Sofia Vergara took to her Twitter account to share details of her wardrobe malfunction at the Emmy Awards.

UAE ministry wins Arab award

September 22, 2012 at 11:07 PM

Dubai, Sep 22 (IANS/WAM) UAE's education ministry has won the Arab e-government shield as the best interactive platform of a ministry on Facebook, it was announced Saturday.

Delhi court issues summons against Raj Thackeray

August 30, 2012 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday issued summons to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray for humiliating people of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar by calling Chhath Puja a "drama."

A.K. Hangal cremated

August 26, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) Veteran actor and theatre artist A.K. Hangal, who died here Sunday morning, was cremated in the afternoon, with his son Vijay performing the last rites.

Mel B denies diva demand rumours at Olympic show

August 19, 2012 at 4:28 PM

Melbourne, August 19 (ANI): Mel B has hit back at claims that her band Spice Girls made diva demands at the London Olympics closing ceremony.

Spice Girls' secrets to hot bodies during Olympics revealed

August 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Washington, August 17 (ANI): The Spice Girls displayed their trimmed figures at the spectacular Olympics closing ceremony despite becoming mothers and staying away from the limelight for so many years.

Pak fisherman faints with joy after return of five sons released by India

July 20, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Karachi, July 20 (ANI): A Pakistani fisherman, Muhammad Usman, fainted with joy after seeing his five sons alive.

Fans bid tearful goodbye to Dara Singh

July 12, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Thousands of fans with moist eyes bid final farewell to their favourite actor and Bollywood's first macho man Dara Singh, who died here Thursday morning.

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.

Bahrain lawmakers want US envoy out for interfering in country's internal affairs

June 29, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Manama, June 29 (ANI): Two Islamist blocs in Bahrain's parliament have increased pressure on the foreign ministry to demand a replacement of Thomas Krajeski, the U.S. ambassador.

Death toll of attack on Syrian TV climbs to 7: minister

June 27, 2012 at 4:47 PM

Damascus, June 7 (Xinhua-ANI): Syrian Information Minister said Wednesday that the death toll of attack targeting the pro- government al-Ekhbaria TV climbed to seven.

PCB announces Rs 700 million deficit budget for 2012-13

June 21, 2012 at 11:57 AM

Karachi, June 21 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved a deficit budget of Rs 700 million for the fiscal year 2012-13 in its recent Governing Board (GB) meeting chaired by PCB chief Zaka Ashraf.

Six arrested for robbery in Delhi

June 16, 2012 at 11:46 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) A woman employee and her husband were among six people arrested for looting the home of a lawyer here, police said Saturday.

JLo shows off fab curves in sexy cat suit

June 16, 2012 at 10:55 AM

New York, June 16 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez flaunted her famous curves in a skin-tight cat suit at the opening night of her world tour in Panama City.

Bahrain hardline group seeks death penalty for insulting Prophet Mohammad

June 15, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Manama, June 15 (ANI): A Salafist society in Bahrain is seeking death penalty for a blogger who posted offensive remarks about Prophet Mohammad and his wife Aysha.

Partition, terror and women on book shelf (IANS BOOKS THIS WEEK)

April 14, 2012 at 1:47 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The book shelf this weekend is a pile of serious narratives - both fiction and non-fiction. Browse with IANS...

Bhambri upsets Istomin in dead rubber

April 8, 2012 at 6:57 PM

Namangan (Uzbekistan), April 8 (IANS) India won the two dead rubbers to lose the Davis Cup Group I tie against Uzbekistan 2-3 here Sunday, when 295th ranked Yuki Bhambri upset World No. 43 Denis Istomin in the reverse singles.

India relegated to Group II after Davis Cup loss

April 7, 2012 at 8:09 PM

Namangan (Uzbekistan), April 7 (IANS) India were relegated to Group II in Asia/Oceania after Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna were stunned by Murad Inoyatov and Denis Istomin in the doubles event of their Davis Cup tennis encounter here Saturday.

Davis Cup: Uzbekistan take 3-0 lead against India

April 7, 2012 at 5:37 PM

Namangan (Uzbekistan), April 7 (IANS) Murad Inoyatov and Denis Istomin stunned Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna in the key doubles tie Saturday as Uzbekistan took an unassailable 3-0 lead against India in their Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie.

Delhi Metro project to get extended to Ghaziabad

April 7, 2012 at 5:21 PM

Ghaziabad, April 7 (IANS) The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has drawn an ambitious project to extend the Dilshad Garden-Rithala Delhi Metro link to New Bus Stand here in Uttar Pradesh.

UK Muslims, Sikhs slam govt's gay marriage plan as 'unnecessary, assault on religion'

March 20, 2012 at 9:35 PM

London, Mar 20 (ANI): The Muslim and Sikh community in the United Kingdom has slammed Prime Minister David Cameron's plan to legalise gay marriage, calling it an 'unnecessary' step, and an 'assault on religion'.

UK Muslims, Sikhs slam govt's gay marriage plan as 'unnecessary, assault on religion'

March 20, 2012 at 3:50 PM

London, Mar 20 (ANI): The Muslim and Sikh community in the United Kingdom has slammed Prime Minister David Cameron's plan to legalise gay marriage, calling it an 'unnecessary' step, and an 'assault on religion'.

Bollywood bids tearful adieu to Joy Mukherjee

March 10, 2012 at 9:46 PM

Mumbai, Mar 10 (ANI): The Bollywood film fraternity bid a tearful adieu to veteran actor Joy Mukherjee at his funeral ceremony in Mumbai on Saturday.

JLo flaunts toned abs and boxing skills in boxing-themed shoot for V mag

March 1, 2012 at 9:30 PM

London, Mar 1 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez, who is known for having a determined and fierce attitude that has helped her become one of the most successful women in showbiz, posed completely nude with nothing but a pair of boxing gloves to protect her modesty for V magazine's new Sports Issue.

JLo flaunts toned abs and boxing skills in boxing-themed shoot for V mag

March 1, 2012 at 11:12 AM

London, Mar 1 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez, who is known for having a determined and fierce attitude that has helped her become one of the most successful women in showbiz, posed completely nude with nothing but a pair of boxing gloves to protect her modesty for V magazine's new Sports Issue.

J.Lo's stylist denies claims of wardrobe malfunction at Oscars

February 28, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Melbourne, Feb 28 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez's stylist has said that there was no wardrobe malfunction at the Oscars on Sunday, and that the Latin diva's dress "fit perfectly".

JLo 'may have suffered nip slip at Oscars'

February 27, 2012 at 8:56 PM

Washington, Feb 27 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez appeared to have suffered a wardrobe malfunction as she presented the honour for Best Costume Design and Best Make Up with Cameron Diaz at the 84th Annual Academy Awards.

JLo 'may have suffered nip slip at Oscars'

February 27, 2012 at 11:43 AM

Washington, Feb 27 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez appeared to have suffered a wardrobe malfunction as she presented the honour for Best Costume Design and Best Make Up with Cameron Diaz at the 84th Annual Academy Awards.

Turkey delivers three modernized F-16 aircrafts to Pakistan

February 9, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Ankara, Feb 9 (ANI): Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAS) has delivered three modernized F-16 aircraft to Pakistani Air Forces.

Can Veena Malik help secure Sarabjeet Singh's release?

January 5, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Lahore, Jan 5(ANI): Veteran Indian actor Raza Murad has sought Pakistan's counterpart Veena Malik's help in securing the release of Sarabjeet Singh, who has been lodged in Pakistani jails for over 20 years.

A-Rod linked to playboy model and former WWE star Torrie Wilson

December 30, 2011 at 12:13 PM

New York, Dec 30 (ANI): Alex Rodriguez has been linked to former Playboy centerfold and wrestling star Torrie Wilson after the two were spotted together several times.

Arrival of migratory birds attracting bird lovers in Uttarakhand

December 7, 2011 at 3:13 PM

Udham Singh Nagar, Dec 7 (ANI): Bird lovers flocked to Haripura Water Park in Udham Singh Nagar District of Uttarakhand as hundreds of migratory birds from abroad took over the marshland.

Bollywood fraternity mourns Jagjit Singh's demise

October 10, 2011 at 10:06 PM

Mumbai, Oct 10 (ANI): Bollywood has expressed its grief over the demise of eminent Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh and noted that his death marks the end of an era of singing.

Heart transplant patients 'likelier to suffer from serious skin cancers'

July 1, 2011 at 12:32 PM

Washington, July 01 (ANI): Heart transplant patients are more likely to suffer from serious skin cancers, including cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, according to a new study.

Muslims to call for action against Islamophobic attacks in Britain

June 12, 2011 at 11:40 AM

London, June 12 (ANI): Britain's largest mainstream Muslim organization, the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), will today call for "robust action" to combat Islamophobic attacks in the wake of fears of growing violence and underreporting of hate crimes against the Muslims.

NATO container torched in Pak's Kachi area

June 6, 2011 at 12:45 PM

Dera Murad Jamali (ANI): Unknown miscreants torched a NATO container in the precincts of Levies Station Dhahar on Sunday.

Radical Muslims name Osama's burial spot 'Martyr's Sea'

May 5, 2011 at 1:40 PM

London, May 5 (ANI): Radical Muslims are already calling the site of Osama bin Laden's ocean burial the 'Martyr's Sea', according to one of Britain's leading Islamic scholars.

Celebrities' secrets to banishing cellulite revealed

March 29, 2011 at 5:47 PM

Melbourne, Mar 29 (ANI): Wanting to maintain a toned bottom and smooth and sculpted thighs is every woman's wish, and here to help are tips that celebrities received on how to get rid of cellulite.

Colored light sources paving way for new office, home-based skin devices

March 16, 2011 at 5:18 PM

Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): Scientists have suggested that just like lasers, even non-laser lights could be useful in treating common skin conditions such as acne, rosacea and aging skin.

'Bogus Pakistan badminton team' participated in Iran tournament: PBF

February 19, 2011 at 3:25 PM

Lahore, Feb 19(ANI): A 'bogus Pakistan badminton team' comprising unranked players had been sent to Iran to participate in the Fajr International Badminton Tournament, Pakistan Badminton Federation (PBF) Senior Vice-President Syed Naqi Mohsin has said.

'Bogus Pakistan badminton team' participated in Iran tournament: PBF

February 19, 2011 at 2:18 PM

Lahore, Feb 19(ANI): A 'bogus Pakistan badminton team' comprising unranked players had been sent to Iran to participate in the Fajr International Badminton Tournament, Pakistan Badminton Federation (PBF) Senior Vice-President Syed Naqi Mohsin has said.

J.Lo shows off $5m worth rocks at Golden Globes

January 18, 2011 at 4:43 PM

Washington, Jan 18 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez turned up at the Golden Globe Award ceremony this year drenched in jewels.

20 NATO tankers torched in Pak's Balochistan province

January 15, 2011 at 11:32 AM

Dera Murad Jamali, Jan 15(ANI): At least 20 fuel supply tankers for NATO forces in Afghanistan were torched by unidentified miscreants, who opened fire on them near Dear Murad Jamali in Balochistan.

HR council condemns murder of Baloch politician's relatives by Pak Army

December 3, 2010 at 11:53 AM

London, Dec 3 (ANI): Baloch Human Rights Council (UK) has condemned the "brutal and inhuman act" of the Pakistan Army, who reportedly bombarded a Baloch politician's house and killed five people there.

Former Indian athletes launch signature campaign to clean CWG row

October 30, 2010 at 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (ANI): Miffed by corruption, security issues and chronic mismanagement by sports administration in the Commonwealth Games 2010, former Indian athletes on Friday launched 'Clean Sports India' signature campaign in New Delhi.

Pak agencies still clueless about escaped high-profile Jundullah terrorists 4 months on

October 20, 2010 at 6:10 PM

Karachi, Oct 20 (ANI): Despite a passage of four months, Pakistan's law enforcement agencies (LEAs) have not yet been able to gather any cohesive information regarding the three high profile Jundullah terrorists, who escaped from the City Courts on June 19, 2010.

Students clean up Juhu beach after Ganesh immersion in Mumbai

September 23, 2010 at 6:40 PM

Mumbai, Sep 23 (ANI): Hundreds of college and school students cleaned the Juhu beach here on Thursday, after the Lord Ganesh idols were immersed in the sea by the devotees.

Britain rules out possibilities of imposing 'burka' ban

July 18, 2010 at 1:30 PM

London, July 18 (ANI): Britain ruled out the possibilities that it will not follow France by introducing a law banning women from wearing the facial veil or 'burka'.

Insurgent faction helping Afghan Govt. to fight Taliban

July 10, 2010 at 4:46 PM

London, July 10 (ANI): The Hizb-i-Islami, a powerful insurgent faction, is reported to be supplying intelligence to the Afghan Government, leading to the killing and capture of several Taliban commanders.

Celebrities and professionals hail golden jubilee of Film and Television Institute of India

March 21, 2010 at 9:26 PM

Pune, March 21 (ANI): Professionals from various spheres of the tinsel world and Bollywood stars added glamour to the golden jubilee celebrations of the Film and Television Institute of India at Pune in Maharashtra on Saturday.

Soni asks FTII to produce films promoting national integration

March 21, 2010 at 4:23 PM

Pune, Mar 21 (ANI):Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni has called upon the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) students to produce films with social values to spread the message of national integration.

Two high value al Qaeda terrorists arrested in Islamabad

July 14, 2009 at 12:07 PM

Islamabad, July 14 (ANI): Pakistani Police has arrested two high valued terrorists and foiled their attempts to carry out violent activities in Islamabad.

US 'Viagra scientist' passes away at 92

May 24, 2009 at 11:25 AM

London, May 24 (ANI): A leading US scientist, who shared a Nobel Prize in 1998 for his contribution in the development of Viagra, has passed away. He was 92.

Minor burnt to death in Delhi slum fire

May 8, 2009 at 6:33 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) An eight-year-old boy was burnt to death after a fire broke out in a slum cluster here, a fire brigade official said Friday.

Ghaziabad constituency witnesses 46.4 percent turnout

May 7, 2009 at 8:11 PM

Ghaziabad, May 7 (IANS) The Ghaziabad Lok Sabha constituency, from where Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh is contesting, witnessed a voter turnout of 46.4 percent, officials said Thursday.

'Bugti died of his own rocket fire'

May 3, 2009 at 3:21 PM

Lahore, May 3 (ANI): Deceased Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Bugti's close aide has claimed that Bugti's death was caused by a rocket fired by the nationalist leader himself.

Man kills father over illicit relationship

April 21, 2009 at 7:08 PM

Ghaziabad, April 21 (IANS) Incensed after catching his wife and his father in a clinch, a man bludgeoned his father to death here Tuesday, police said.

Criticism of Jordanian theologian indicative of Jihadist decline: CSM

March 27, 2009 at 2:04 PM

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Mar.27 (ANI): One of the world's most influential jihadi theologians has reportedly been criticised by some of his former followers for allegedly moderating his views, a claim he denies.

Nithari redux? Over 80 Ghaziabad kids missing in five months

March 26, 2009 at 11:36 AM

Ghaziabad, March 26 (IANS) Tied with a rope, four-year-old Rohit was being carried in a gunny bag on a cycle-rickshaw by his kidnapper. The child regained consciousness and the abductor panicked and fled the scene. Rohit was rescued. But over 80 other children missing from Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh since October have not been so lucky.

Man throws two daughters into a canal in Ghaziabad

March 25, 2009 at 11:46 PM

Ghaziabad, March 25 (IANS) A 32-year-old father of five allegedly threw two of his minor daughters into a canal here, police said Wednesday.

Delhi trader abducted at Ghaziabad

March 25, 2009 at 8:54 PM

Ghaziabad, March 25 (IANS) Criminals kidnapped a trader from the Indian capital at gun point here after dragging him out of his car at night, the police said.

Never mind the April showers, bring IPL to England, say excited NRIs

March 24, 2009 at 4:36 PM

London, March 24 (IANS) The cold and rain notwithstanding, leading Britons of Indian origin are ready to roll out the red carpet to the Indian Premier League (IPS) should the cricket tournament choose to play its second season in England.

'Upset' Miley Cyrus didn't get to meet Angelina Jolie

February 24, 2009 at 5:47 PM

Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): Teen sensation Miley Cyrus is upset because she didn't get to meet her idol, Angelina Jolie, at the Oscars.

Court asks Maharashtra to lift ban on 'Deshdrohi'

January 9, 2009 at 8:19 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) The Bombay High Court Friday pulled up the Maharashtra government for keeping the decision on the release of the Bhojpuri film 'Deshdrohi' pending for nearly three months.

Malaysian airport evacuated due to fire

January 9, 2009 at 3:54 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 9 (DPA) Malaysia's no-frills airport terminal was evacuated and more than 20 flights delayed Friday after a fire broke out at a duty-free shop in the departure hall.

Human rights body not satisfied with Delhi shoot-out report

January 6, 2009 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Unhappy with the Delhi Police's interim report, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked them to come out with a full enquiry report on the Jamia Nagar shoot-out in the capital within six weeks' time.

Delhi Police announces reward for catching 13 terrorists

December 31, 2008 at 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Delhi Police has announced a reward of Rs.100,000 each for information that may lead to the arrest of 13 absconding terrorists, of the Indian Mujahideen militant outfit, who are wanted in the Sep 13 serial bombings in the national capital.

Blue bull, monkey rescued in Ghaziabad

December 28, 2008 at 7:54 PM

Ghaziabad, Dec 28 (IANS) A Neelgai (blue bull) tethered with a rope in the courtyard of a farmer's house and a monkey chained in a slum cluster here were set free, an official said Sunday.

Man detained for Congress leader's murder dies

December 13, 2008 at 12:25 AM

Ghaziabad, Dec 12 (IANS) A man picked up for questioning following the murder of senior Congress leader Pintu Tyagi here, has died in the police custody. A police official Friday claimed that the man died 'due to fits'.

Man dies in police custody in Ghaziabad

December 12, 2008 at 9:54 PM

Ghaziabad, Dec 12 (IANS) A man picked up for questioning following the murder of a senior Congress leader here, died in the police custody. A police official Friday claimed that the man died 'due to fits'.

Congress leader killed in his Ghaziabad home

December 11, 2008 at 8:56 PM

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 11 (IANS) A senior Congress leader of Uttar Pradesh was shot dead in his home in Ghaziabad by unidentified assailants here Thursday morning.

An evening of peace in Jamia Nagar for Mumbai victims

December 6, 2008 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) To share the pain of the Mumbai carnage victims, residents of Jamia Nagar in south Delhi Saturday ogranised an evening of 'peace', in defence of 'non-violence and love' and to abhor 'hate and violence'.

London Assembly votes for Twenty20 cricket in 2012 Olympics

November 22, 2008 at 10:07 AM

London, Nov 22 (IANS) The London Assembly has called for Twenty20 cricket to be included as a showcase sport in the 2012 Olympic Games.

'Delhi's anti-terror cell misusing custodial detention'

November 19, 2008 at 12:32 AM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Delhi Police's elite anti-terrorism wing Special Cell has gravely misused custodial detention of the accused in the Sep 13 serial blasts in the capital, a human rights group said Tuesday.

Bollywood villain Raza Murad to play emotional Sikh on TV

October 30, 2008 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) After portraying negative characters in Bollywood for over three decades, noted actor Raza Murad will now be seen playing a pious Sikh in a new TV series 'Meet Mila De Rabba'.

Pakistan army kills 30 militants

October 19, 2008 at 6:23 PM

Islamabad, Oct 19 (DPA) Security forces killed at least 30 militants in Pakistan's restive Swat district Sunday as a top US diplomat discussed counter-terrorism initiatives with the country's leadership, officials and media reports said.