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Man held for posting morphed photo of Odisha minister

April 19, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Bhubaneswar, April 19 (IANS) A 29-year-old man in Odisha has been arrested for allegedly posting several morphed, "obscene" photographs and videos of a state minister and a girl on different websites, an official said Friday.

Myanmar name squad for AFC Challenge qualifier

February 26, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Yangon, Feb 26 (IANS) Myanmar have named a 25-member squad for the AFC Challenge Cup qualifier to be hosted at Youth Training Centre here next month.

'Azhagan Azhagi' - one film, 34 debutants

February 26, 2013 at 4:59 PM

Chennai, Feb 26 (IANS) The cast of director Nanda Periyaswamy's "Azhagan Azhagi" is exceptional -- the Tamil romantic-comedy will launch as many as 34 debutants, including the lead pair.

Bachchan family raises Rs.2.5 million for charity

February 9, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) The Bachchan clan raised a whopping Rs.25 lakh (Rs.2.5 million) for a charity through sale of special paintings, based on interpretations of Amitabh Bachchan, and a book, which was unvieled to mark the megastar's 70th birthday.

Masaba Gupta's debut Satya Paul line to open WIFW

February 5, 2013 at 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Young designer Masaba Gupta's debut collection for fashion brand Satya Paul will open the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) autumn-winter 2013 starting March 2013.

Activists decry linking maternity benefits to population control

January 26, 2013 at 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Civil society groups have expressed shock at a parliamentary panel's recommendation to restrict the nutritional support under government schemes to only two children per family and to disqualify mothers of more children from maternity benefits.

Aaradhya operates iPad on her own: Big B

January 26, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan keeps himself quite updated with new gadgets and gizmos, and his grand-daughter Aaradhya seems to be following suit.

Delhi Metro felicitates volunteers

January 17, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Delhi Metro Thursday felicitated eight volunteers for their services in spreading civic sense among commuters.

Myanmar invites India to invest in infrastructure, power

December 22, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Myanmar offers great opportunities for Indian business community to invest in infrastructure and power projects, visiting Myanmar President U. Thein Sein said here Friday.

BMW case: Anand told to provide free legal services

November 21, 2012 at 11:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday told advocate R.K. Anand to provide free legal services for a year and pay Rs.21 lakh to Bar Council of India to support law colleges attended mostly by students from poor families.

Like me, Vidya has guts to do different films: Waheeda Rehman (Interview)

November 15, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Always willing to take chances, Waheeda Rehman experimented with unconventional roles in films such as "Guide" and "Teesri Kasam". She sees a reflection of herself in Vidya Balan, who has also shown great chutzpah in selecting her films.

Marijuana tourists may flock to western US states

November 10, 2012 at 3:28 PM

Washington, Nov 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) With an average altitude of around 6,800 feet, Colorado is known as the highest state in the US. After Colorado residents legalized the recreational use of marijuana last week, tourists may start flocking to the state for a different kind of high.

Aadesh plans song on corruption (Movie Snippets)

November 5, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Composer Aadesh Shrivastava wants to do a song on corruption and has asked his fans to send him ideas.

SC reserves verdict on lawyer R.K. Anand

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday reserved its verdict on lawyer R.K. Anand's proposal to give free legal aid to poor litigants for one year as penance for his attempt to derail justice in the 1999 BMW hit-and-run incident here.

Dish TV launches new package in 4 metros

October 10, 2012 at 10:04 PM

Kolkata, Oct 10 (IANS) With the sunset date for digitisation inching closer and war between the direct-to-home (DTH) and cable operators heating up, DTH service provider Dish TV Wednesday launched a special package for its new subscribers in the country's four metros.

We will oppose FDI in pension: Samajwadi Party

October 4, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Kolkata, Oct 4 (IANS) Notifying that his party would oppose FDI in pension and insurance bills on the floor of parliament, Samajwadi Party (SP) general secretary Kiranmoy Nanda Thursday said it would be better for the people of the country if the UPA government resigns from office before the scheduled time.

Abu-Sandeep designing surprise for Big B's 70th b'day

September 26, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Mega-celebrations are being planned for megastar Amitabh Bachchan's 70th birthday Oct 11. Designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla are assisting the veteran actor's wife Jaya in creating a "big surprise", and they are even designing a special outfit for Big B.

Will oppose anti-people fuel price hike: SP

September 13, 2012 at 10:58 PM

Kolkata, Sep 13 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party said the anti-people policies of the Congress-led central government will take the country towards devastation and asserted it would fight the diesel price hike announced Thursday.

Akhilesh Yadav calls on Mamata Banerjee

September 12, 2012 at 8:58 PM

Kolkata, Sep 12 (IANS) On a day when the Samajwadi Party (SP) indicated it would prefer Left parties over the Trinamool Congress for the Third Front, party leader Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said her government was working as per people's expectations.

Akhilesh Yadav calls on Mamata Banerjee

September 12, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Kolkata, Sep 12 (IANS) On a day when the Samajwadi Party (SP) indicated it would prefer Left parties over the Trinamool Congress for the Third Front, party leader and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the state secretariat here.

Cinema nobody's birthright: Varun Dhawan

September 12, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Mumbai, Sep 12 (IANS) Director David Dhawan's son Varun, who will be making his acting debut with Karan Johar's "Student Of The Year", says that filmdom belongs to everyone and is not anyone's birthright.

Educating European leaders on India's low-cost toilets

September 12, 2012 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Acknowledging his pioneering work in the field of low cost sanitation and social uplift, a French economic forum has invited Sulabh Sanitation movement chief mentor Bindeshwar Pathak to share his experiences with world leaders and business tycoons in Le Harve Sep 13-14.

Samajwadi Party has no immediate plans for third front: Nanda

September 9, 2012 at 10:15 PM

Kolkata, Sep 9 (IANS) Ruling out any immediate chances of forging a third front, a senior Samajwadi Party leader Sunday said his party wanted good relations with all parties opposed to the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party.

"Women make 50 percent of country"s power", says Amitabh

August 30, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Big B of Indian Cinema Amitabh Bachchan advocates fair education for all, whether it is country"s underprivileged or the women folk....

Women make 50 percent of country's power: Amitabh Bachchan

August 30, 2012 at 12:27 AM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan believes in fair education for all, be it the country's underprivileged or the women folk.

'Heroine' makers move court on smoking scene rider

August 27, 2012 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The makers of Bollywood film "Heroine", starring Kareena Kapoor, Monday moved the Delhi High Court against the information and broadcasting ministry's order to display anti-smoking messages during smoking scenes in the movie.

BJD intensifies protest against Polavaram project

August 27, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 27(IANS) Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Monday intensified its protest against the construction of the multi-purpose Polavaram irrigation project in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.

Shweta most knowledgeable Bachchan: Big B (Movie Snippets)

August 22, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan is a vast pool of knowledge himself, but the Bollywood megastar believes his daughter, Shweta Nanda, is the most knowledgeable person in his family.

SC calls for answersheets of Chhattisgarh judges' exam

August 7, 2012 at 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Chhattisgarh government to place before it the original answersheets of some candidates who cleared an exam for recruitment of civil judges in 2008.

BMW hit-and-run: No additional jail term for Sanjeev Nanda

August 3, 2012 at 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Aug. 3 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday provided some relief to Sanjeev Nanda, the prime accused in the 1999 BMW hit-and-run case, by sparing him from spending some more time in jail, though it upheld his conviction.

BMW hit-and-run-case: no more jail for Sanjeev Nanda

August 3, 2012 at 11:57 AM

The Apex court upheld the Delhi High court decision to convict Sanjeev Nanda in 1999 BMW hit-and-run case in the national capital. The Supreme Court has convicted Nanda but did not enhance his sentence imposed by Delhi High court.

Sanjeev Nanda's sentence reduced in BMW hit-and-run case

August 3, 2012 at 11:39 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday upheld the Delhi High Court order reducing the prison sentence of Sanjeev Nanda, the main accused in the January 1999 BMW hit-and-run case in the national capital, from five years to two years. Six people were killed in the Jan 10, 1999, accident.

BMW hit-and-run: Sanjeev Nanda's prison sentence reduced

August 3, 2012 at 11:07 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday upheld the Delhi High Court order reducing the prison sentence of Sanjeev Nanda, the main accused in the January 1999 BMW hit-and-run case in the national capital, from five years to two years. Six people were killed in the Jan 10, 1999 incident.

BMW case: SC frees three convicted for proof tampering

August 1, 2012 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday acquitted three people convicted for tampering with evidence in the 1999 BMW hit-and-run case involving Sanjeev Nanda, son of arms dealer Suresh Nanda. Six people were killed in the incident.

Indian security solutions provider acquires British firm

July 15, 2012 at 6:56 PM

Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Mumbai-based security solutions provider Topsgrup said Sunday it had completed the acquisition of British security firm The Shield Guarding Company Limited.

Indian security tycoon takes dig at G4S following 'guard deployment blunder' ahead of London Olympi

July 15, 2012 at 4:56 PM

London, July 15 (ANI): Indian security apparatus tycoon Richie Nanda has hit out at rival G4S for failing to recruit enough security staff for the London 2012 Olympics, and increased his stake in rival Shield Guarding Company from 51 to 100 per cent.

NCP seeks disqualification of four Odisha legislators

July 10, 2012 at 6:56 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 10 (IANS) The Odisha unit of the Nationalist Congress Party Tuesday sought disqualification of its four legislators who last month defected to the state's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD).

Had no other option but support Pranab: SP

June 15, 2012 at 11:59 PM

Kolkata, June 15 (IANS) Hours after Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav announced support for Pranab Mukherjee as president, party general secretary and MP Kiranmoy Nanda Friday said his party was left with no other option as A.P.J. Abdul Kalam had reportedly expressed his disinterest in contesting.

'No rift between Samajwadi Party and Trinamool'

June 15, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Scotching speculation of a rift between the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Trinamool Congress, SP general secretary Kiranmoy Nanda Friday said both the parties had jointly announced their presidential candidates.

From apparel to laptop accessories, Satya Paul explores new avenues

June 7, 2012 at 6:16 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) After designing saris and gowns, Satya Paul, a known brand in fashion, has ventured into making accessories for laptops as they feel fashion is not restricted to just clothes.

Siddhartha Mukherjee, 19 others win Light of India awards

June 5, 2012 at 10:32 AM

New York, June 5 (IANS) Siddhartha Mukherjee, the Pulitzer prize winning Indian-American writer of the "The Emperor of All Maladies", a biography of cancer, has won one of the Light of India awards recognizing excellence of Indians living abroad.

Government assures safe pilgrimage in Uttrakhand

June 4, 2012 at 11:13 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The central government has held out the promise to make safe, hassle-free and environment friendly the 280-km Nanda Devi pilgrimage in Uttrakhand, held once every 12 years, BJP leader Tarun Vijay said here Monday.

Linda pockets chess title

May 29, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Pondicherry, May 29 (IANS) Local star Linda Rangarajan with 9.0 points emerged champion in the third KACC International FIDE Rating chess tournament (below 2200) here Tuesday.

Rangarajan leads field in chess meet

May 28, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Pondicherry, May 28 (IANS) Local star L. Rangarajan scalped top seed K. Gunasekaran to lead the field with 7.0 points after the seventh round of the third KACC International FIDE Rating chess tournament (below 2200) here Monday.

27 killed, 29 injured in Maharashtra accident (Roundup)

May 28, 2012 at 7:11 PM

Raigad (Maharashtra), May 28 (IANS) A total of 27 people were killed, including six children below 14 years, while on their way back from a wedding and 29 injured as a speeding truck hit two stationary mini-buses on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway early Monday, officials said.

Samajwadi Party ready to support Kalam's return as president

April 23, 2012 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Shahid Siddiqui on Monday welcomed Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar's suggestion that the president of the country should be a non-political person, and said his party would definitely back Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam if there is a consensus on his name.

Mamata insists on tax moratorium for Bengal

April 21, 2012 at 3:17 PM

Kolkata, April 21 (IANS) In a stern warning to the Congress-led union government, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday said it has to accept West Bengal's demand for a tax moratorium for the next three years.

Over 6,000 Maoists 'retire' in Nepal

April 20, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Kathmandu, April 20 (IANS) A total of 6,574 ex-Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), the (UCPN-M)'s People's Liberation Army (PLA) combatants, have opted for voluntary retirement, a report said.

Summer corporate wear? Try Peter Pan collar or shirtdress

April 20, 2012 at 1:25 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) If you want to wear loose fitting clothes to office in summer but dread that monotonous corporate look, here's how to glam up. Put on a simple shirtdress, throw in a chic accessory or try a Peter Pan collar shirt to see the difference.

Bihar farmer sets organic wheat production record

April 12, 2012 at 6:59 PM

Nalanda (Bihar), April 12 (IANS) A farmer from Bihar's Nalanda district has set a national record in organic wheat production, say officials.

Nepal Army takes over control of Maoist camps, completes peace process

April 12, 2012 at 12:19 PM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): Nepalese soldiers have taken over the control of former Maoist rebels camps, as part of securing peace six years after the end of civil war in Nepal

Court questions government on discouraging woman army officers

March 26, 2012 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday questioned the government on its approach of discouraging short service commission women officers opting for permanent commission in the army.

We won't join UPA, but help it pass budget: SP

March 24, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) Reiterating Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav's prediction that Lok Sabha elections could be held "after a year", its general secretary Kiranmoy Nanda Saturday said their prty will help Congress to pass the general budget but not join the UPA government.

Jaya Bachchan files nomination for Rajya Sabha

March 17, 2012 at 8:51 PM

Lucknow, Mar 17 (ANI): Actor-turned politician Jaya Bachchan filed her nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha in presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav here on Saturday.

Jaya Bachchan files nomination for Rajya Sabha

March 17, 2012 at 2:16 PM

Lucknow, Mar 17 (ANI): Actor-turned politician Jaya Bachchan filed her nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha in presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav here on Saturday.

Indian scientists pioneer 'electronic nose' to detect TB in 2 years

November 8, 2011 at 12:37 PM

London, Nov 7 (ANI): A team of Indian scientists has revealed that a prototype of a hand-held breathalyser for detecting tuberculosis infection could be available within two years.

Disenchanted by Maoist ideology, rebel turns into a teacher in Bihar

October 20, 2011 at 3:11 PM

Gaya (Bihar), Oct 20 (ANI): Disillusioned by Maoist ideology and extremist activities, Nanda Singh, a rebel in Bihar's Gaya District turned into a teacher and is providing education to poor children for free of cost.

Disillusioned Maoist turns to teaching

October 20, 2011 at 1:03 PM

Gaya, Oct 20 (ANI): Nanda Singh, a Maoist rebel has taken to the teaching profession, educating poor children free of cost, after being left disillusioned by Maoist ideology and extremist activities.

Religious fair, cultural carnival commences in Haldwani

September 10, 2011 at 9:16 PM

Haldwani (Uttarakhand), Sep.10 (ANI): Residents of Haldwani, Uttarakhand, participated in the annual Nanda Devi Fair, the cultural carnival that is of immense religious and cultural significance and symbolises the economic and cultural prosperity of the region.

Indian film to capture great culture, beauty and landscapes of Oman

September 4, 2011 at 2:50 PM

Dubai, Sept 4 (ANI): The producers of the much-acclaimed Indian film 'The Living Ghost' are planning to shoot their next film on picturesque locations in the sultanate of Oman.

Indian scientists propose 'electronic nose' to detect TB from urine

August 4, 2011 at 3:51 PM

Washington, Aug 4 (ANI): Indian scientists have found a fast and inexpensive way to detect and monitor the effectiveness of treatment for tuberculosis (TB) from the patients' urine.

Indian Army organizes yachting competition in Nainital

June 4, 2011 at 8:05 PM

Nainital, June 4(ANI): In a bid to revive the sport of yachting, the Indian Army in conjunction with the Nainital Yacht Boat Club organized the Surya Sailing Regatta, a yachting competition, in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

'Dastangoi' promoting harmony in New Delhi

December 12, 2010 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec.12 (ANI): Dastangoi, which means to tell a Dastan or story being recited in the Urdu language, is witnessing the participation of scores of persons belonging to various religious outfits and setting an example of communal harmony and brotherhood.

Antony says Lt. General Nanda acted against service decorum

December 8, 2010 at 5:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony today said that an army Court of Inquiry investigating the allegations of sexual misconduct against former Engineer-in- Chief Lt General AK Nanda has found that he "acted against service decorum".

New insight into multitalented protein sheds light on HIV mysteries

October 15, 2010 at 2:01 PM

Washington, Oct 15 (ANI): National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a research method by which new insights into the infection process of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) can be observed.

Sri Lanka in danger of breeding many more Prabhakarans over forced arrests, warns ex diplomat

September 17, 2010 at 12:40 PM

Colombo, Sept 17 (ANI): A retired senior diplomat in Sri Lanka, Nanda Godage, has testified before the war commission examining the final years of the long-running civil conflict which ended last year, that at least 2,000 young Tamils are being held in custody in the country without any charges being brought against them.

Korean healing therapy a major draw in Shimla

September 12, 2010 at 3:53 PM

Shimla, Sep.12 (ANI): A rising number of people in Shimla are getting drawn to a unique and age-old South Korean energy healing therapy, as scores of individuals here claim to have benefited from it.

Brett Lee walks the ramp at Delhi Couture Week

July 26, 2010 at 4:23 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Former Australian pacer Brett Lee walked down the ramp modelling designs made by noted couturists Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla at Delhi Couture Week in New Delhi.

Indian Army orders Court of Inquiry against Lt Gen Nanda to probe sexual misconduct charges

June 8, 2010 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (ANI): The Indian Army has ordered a Court of Inquiry (CoI) into charges of sexual misconduct levelled against its Engineer-in-Chief Lieutenant General A K Nanda by a subordinate officer's wife.

Lt. Gen. Nanda neither resigned, nor asked to resign: Ministry of Defence clarifies

June 3, 2010 at 10:21 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (ANI): Contradicting the media reports stating resignation of Lieutenant General A.K.Nanda, the Ministry of Defence on Thursday clarified that neither he has resigned nor been asked to put up his resignation and he continues to hold his position as Engineer-in-Chief for the Indian Army.

Lt.Gen.sacked after being accused of sexual misconduct

June 3, 2010 at 3:35 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (ANI): The Indian Army's reputation took a hit on Thursday when Lieutenant General A.K. Nanda, its Engineer-in-Chief, was asked to put in his papers after a fellow Army officer's wife filed a complaint against him for sexual misconduct.

Supreme Court to hear police appeal in BMW hit-and-run case

April 12, 2010 at 11:38 AM

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): The Supreme Court will hear an appeal filed by the city police challenging the lenient punishment imposed by the Delhi High Court to Sanjeev Nanda, found guilty in the BMW hit-and-run case.

P.K. Basu takes charge as Agriculture and Cooperation Secretary

March 2, 2010 at 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Mar 2(ANI): Prabeer Kumar Basu on Tuesday took charge as the Secretary of the Agriculture and Cooperation Ministry. He replaces T. Nanda Kumar, who retired from service on February 28 on superannuation.

SunTec to hire highly skilled professionals to address growing business opportunities

December 2, 2009 at 5:17 PM

Trivandrum (Kerala) Dec 2 (ANI/Business Wire India): Riding the current wave of reinvigoration sweeping through the market that had been lulled by the global downturn, SunTec Business Solutions, the leading provider of Relationship-based Pricing and Centralized Billing solutions, has announced their hiring plan for 2010, much in sync with their expansion strategy.

Special Olympics initiates' awareness campaign about special children in Himachal

November 18, 2009 at 1:44 PM

Shimla, Nov 18 (ANI): Wrestler Dalip Singh Rana, popularly known as 'Khali' inaugurated an awareness drive about special children organised by the Himachal chapter of Special Olympics here on Tuesday.

'Big B'honoured with lifetime achievement award at 11th Mumbai Film Festival

November 6, 2009 at 3:10 PM

Mumbai, Nov. 6 (ANI): Cine icon Amitabh Bachchan was felicitated with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 11th Mumbai Film Festival on Thursday for completing 40 years in the film industry.

Indian origin scientist wins prestigious 'New Innovator Award'

September 26, 2009 at 11:13 AM

Washington, September 26 (ANI): Vikas Nanda, a scientist of Indian origin, has won the prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director's New Innovator Award this year.

Hormone therapy ups death risk for prostate cancer patients with heart disease

August 26, 2009 at 11:19 AM

Washington, Aug 26 (ANI): Prostate cancer patients, who also suffer from heart conditions, have increased death risk if they undergo hormone therapy, revealed a study led by an Indian-origin scientist.

DDCA revolt intensifies, two more players skip camp

August 20, 2009 at 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug.20 (ANI): Two more Delhi Ranji Trophy players have reportedly opted to skip the conditioning camp organised by the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) at the Ferozeshah Kotla, raising the number of missing players to nine.

Seven more players skip Delhi Ranji camp backing Sehwag

August 19, 2009 at 12:47 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): The revolt in the Delhi cricket team has got bigger with as many as seven players boycotting the team's Ranji camp on Wednesday.

SC upholds R K Anand's conviction, clears I U Khan in BMW case

July 29, 2009 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the conviction of criminal lawyer R K Anand for contempt of court for attempting to influence key witness Sunil Kulkarni in the 1999 BMW hit-and-run case.

Delhi HC upholds conviction of Nanda in BMW hit and run case

July 20, 2009 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction of Sanjeev Nanda in the infamous BMW hit and run case, in which six persons were killed in 1999.

BMW hit-and-run case: HC to decide Sanjeev Nanda's fate today

July 20, 2009 at 10:45 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): The Delhi High Court will give its verdict on Monday in the BMW hit-and-run case in which trial court had convicted and sentenced Sanjeev Nanda, to five years imprisonment.

Centre assures its support to States in case monsoon further delayed

June 26, 2009 at 9:13 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (ANI): The Central Government has assured the States of adequate availability of short-duration seeds that may be required in case of further delay in monsoon.

July-August rains in India crucial for agriculture

June 26, 2009 at 1:23 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (ANI): Union Agriculture Secretary T Nanda Kumar has said that rains in the months of July and August are very crucial in deciding India's agricultural output for this year.

Central and State Agriculture Secretaries to discuss delay in monsoon

June 25, 2009 at 1:43 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (ANI): Union Agriculture Secretary T Nanda Kumar will meet Agriculture Secretaries of states on Thursday to discuss the situation arising due to delayed monsoon.

Met Department predicts below normal rain for July

June 24, 2009 at 7:35 PM

New Delhi June 24 (ANI): The Metrological Department predicted a below normal rainfall in the month of July, expecting 93 % rainfall, as against 96% predicted earlier for this.

Masterline Telebiz, a leading SIM card-manufacturer in India

June 19, 2009 at 7:38 PM

Mohali, June 19 (ANI): The telecom revolution in India has proved to be a boon for the related firms of this sector.

Enormous eruption reveals dead star in deep space

June 17, 2009 at 11:01 AM

Paris, June 17 (ANI): Astronomers, using ESA's (European Space Agency's) XMM-Newton and Integral space observatories, have observed an enormous eruption, which after careful analysis, has revealed a dead star belonging to a rare group: the magnetars.

Bollywood film on human-god friendship all set to woo audience

June 5, 2009 at 4:20 PM

Mumbai, June 5 (ANI): A new film revolving around the life of a young girl, who is friends with Lord Hanuman, is all set to woo the audiences.

Thousands throng Himachal for adventure

May 31, 2009 at 9:17 AM

Shimla, May 31 (IANS) Rock-climbing, jungle or desert trekking, camping, white-water rafting or parasailing-thousands of adventure lovers are thronging Himachal Pradesh this summer.

Arrogance, rampant corruption led to defeat: Left minister

May 21, 2009 at 4:06 PM

Kolkata, May 21 (IANS) Arrogance of the leaders and rampant corruption led to the defeat of West Bengal's ruling Left Front in the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, a senior minister said here Thursday.

IPL scoreboard: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians

May 15, 2009 at 6:41 AM

Durban, May 15 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians here Thursday.

Former Indian Navy chief Admiral S.M. Nanda dead

May 12, 2009 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Former Indian Navy chief Admiral Sardarilal Mathradas Nanda, who is best remembered for staging the daring raid on Karachi during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, died here late Monday night after a prolonged illness. He was 94.

Sanjeev Nanda gets interim bail

May 12, 2009 at 4:55 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Delhi High Court Tuesday granted three weeks of interim bail to Sanjeev Nanda - in jail for the infamous 1999 BMW accident case - to enable him to attend the funeral of his grandfather, former navy chief Admiral S.M. Nanda.

Architect of Indian Navy's 1971 victory Admiral Nanda passes away

May 12, 2009 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Former Navy Chief Admiral Sardari Mathradas Nanda, who made the country realise the full potential of the Indian Navy during the Indo-Pak war of 1971, died in the capital after a prolonged illness.

Navy chief condoles death of Admiral S.M. Nanda

May 12, 2009 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Indian Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta Tuesday condoled the death of former navy chief Admiral S.M. Nanda, a veteran of the India-Pakistan war of 1971.

Former Navy chief S.M. Nanda dead

May 12, 2009 at 12:31 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Former Indian Navy chief Admiral Sardari Mathradas Nanda, who commanded the force during 1971 India-Pakistan war, died here late Monday night. He was 94.

Former navy chief S.M. Nanda dead

May 12, 2009 at 9:21 AM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Former Indian Navy chief Admiral S.M. Nanda died in the capital following ill health. He was 94, naval officials said Tuesday.

IPL scoreboard: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers

May 10, 2009 at 8:32 PM

Port Elizabeth, May 10 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Bangalore Royal Challengers here Sunday: