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Everything you need to know about Navi Peth Jalgaon: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Britain agrees with US over Syrian chemical weapons usage

June 14, 2013 at 4:52 PM

London, June 14 (IANS) Britain Friday agreed with the US assessment of chemical weapons being used in Syria.

Over 90,000 killed in Syria conflict: UN

June 13, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Paris, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The number of documented deaths resulting from the conflict in Syria between March 2011 and the end of April 2013 has reached 92,901, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay announced Thursday.

UN study indicates at least 93,000 people killed in Syria conflict

June 13, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Beijing, June 13 (Xinhua-ANI): United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay announced Thursday an updated list of 92,901 documented cases of individuals killed in Syria between March 2011 and the end of April 2013.

NCP lawmakers, Independent join Maharashtra cabinet

June 11, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Five days after the Nationalist Congress Party ordered all its ministers to quit the Maharashtra cabinet, the party effected a reshuffle of its representatives here Tuesday.

RPG Life Sciences sells Navi Mumbai surplus land to Maruti

June 6, 2013 at 8:57 PM

Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) RPG conglomerate's RPG Life Sciences Ltd. said Thursday that it has sold the leasehold rights of its surplus land at Navi Mumbai to passenger car maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. for Rs.76.91 crore.

UNHRC condemns foreign fighters in Syria

May 30, 2013 at 4:04 AM

Geneva, May 30 (IANS) The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted a resolution Wednesday, condemning the intervention of foreign combatants in Syrian city of Al Qusayr, Xinhua reported.

Meghalaya edge out Odisha, crowned Coca Cola Cup champions

May 28, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Navi Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Meghalaya beat Odisha 1-0 Tuesday to lift the Coca-Cola Cup, the national under-15 sub-junior football tournament trophy, at the Father Agnels School, Vashi, here.

Hope India qualifies for 2022 FIFA World Cup: Tendulkar

May 28, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Navi Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Cricket great Sachin Tendulkar Tuesday said he hoped the Indian football team would qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be held in Qatar.

UNHRC to hold urgent debate on Syria

May 28, 2013 at 8:53 AM

Geneva, May 28 (IANS) The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will hold an urgent debate on Syria Wednesday as requested by Turkey, Qatar and the US, the council announced Monday.

Odisha, Meghalaya to battle it out in Coca-Cola Cup final

May 27, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Navi Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Odisha and Meghalaya will battle it out Tuesday in the summit clash of the Coca-Cola Cup, a national under-15 sub-junior football tournament, at Father Agnels School, Vashi, here.

AFC Asian Cup: India women ready for Myanmar challenge (Preview)

May 20, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Ramallah, May 20 (IANS) Indian women's football team will have to be at their best when they take on Myanmar, a higher ranked team, in their first match of the AFC Asian Cup (qualifiers) here Tuesday.

Uttar Pradesh set for a Navi Mumbai address

May 20, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Lucknow, May 20 (IANS) Come Thursday, Uttar Pradesh will have an address in Navi Mumbai, adjacent to India's commercial capital.

Maharashtra traders to protest tax

May 15, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) The trading community protesting the proposed Local Body Tax (LBT) Wednesday announced a jail bharo agitation all over Maharashtra from Thursday if their demands were not met.

Biopic on lawyer who secured Kasab's conviction

May 12, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Panaji, May 12 (IANS) Director Svaddan Angrre is bringing to the silver screen the story of Ujjwal Nikam, the tenacious, poetry-quoting lawyer who secured the death penalty for Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab for the 26/11 Mumbai attack. He says the Marathi biopic will reveal some unknown facts about the legal eagle.

Maharashtra opposition leader Eknath Khadse's son commits suicide

May 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (ANI): Maharashtra opposition leader Eknath Khadse's son Nikhil, committed suicide by shooting himself in the right temple of his head at his residence in the state's Jalgaon District on Wednesday.

ACHR says UN should ensure accountability for Sarabjit's murder

May 2, 2013 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) in a communication on Thursday urged the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Prof. Juan Mandez and UN Special Rapporteur on Extra-Judicial Executions, Prof. Christop Heyns to intervene with the Government of Pakistan to ensure a credible inquiry for establishing justice into the murder of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh in the custody of the Government of Pakistan.

Maharashtra BJP leader's son commits suicide

May 1, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Jalgaon (Maharashtra), May 1 (IANS) Nikhil Khadse, the son of Maharashtra's BJP Opposition Leader Eknath Khadse, committed suicide by shooting himself in the head at his home in Muktainagar, Jalgaon, Wednesday afternoon, a party official said.

Maharashtra BJP leader's son shoots self, critical

May 1, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Jalgaon (Maharashtra), May 1 (IANS) Nikhil Khadse, the son of Maharashtra's opposition Leader Eknath Khadse of the BJP, shot himself at his home in Muktainagar in Jalgaon Wednesday afternoon, a party official said.

Navi Mumbai Academy to play Greater Mumbai Police

April 12, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Navi Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Victorious in the last nine games, All India Football Federation's (AIFF) Navi Mumbai Regional Academy will take on Greater Mumbai Police Saturday in their next friendly at the Fr. Agnel's Ground here.

US senators ask Kerry to make Tibet integral issue

April 12, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Dharamsala, April 12 (IANS) Moved by the plight of the people of Tibet, 21 US senators have jointly asked Secretary of State John F. Kerry to make Tibet an integral issue when he visits China this week.

BEST bans loud talk, blaring music on its buses

April 9, 2013 at 8:29 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Talking loudly on mobile phones and blaring music has been banned on all BEST service buses here and commuters flouting the norms will be warned and then forced to deboard, an official said here Tuesday.

Traders to oppose local bodies tax in Supreme Court

April 1, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) The controversial Local Bodies Tax (LBT) replacing the traditional octroi in various cities in the state will now be contested in the Supreme Court.

AIFF's U-15 Academy rout ICL

March 31, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Navi Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) All India Football Federation's (AIFF) Regional Academy, based in Navi Mumbai, continued their winning spree when they blanked another Mumbai Super Division outfit, Indian Cultural League (ICL), 8-0 in a friendly at the Father Agnel Ground in Vashi.

Asaram Bapu's pre-Holi functions draw flak

March 18, 2013 at 9:45 PM

Thane, March 18 (IANS) Maharashtra political parties Monday condemned spiritual leader Asaram Bapu's insistence over his wet pre-Holi celebrations at a time when a severe drought looms over many parts of the state.

Protest, clash at Asaram Bapu's pre-Holi event

March 18, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Thane, March 18 (IANS) At least one media person was manhandled and his camera broken as supporters of spiritual leader Asaram Bapu clashed with political workers opposing a pre-Holi event in Navi Mumbai Monday, police said. Three people were detained.

Indian aviation sector is reviving: Ajit Singh

March 17, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Various policy measures initiated by the government for the civil aviation sector have begun to yield results and the airline industry in India is witnessing a revival, union Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said Sunday.

12,000 homes to come up in Navi Mumbai

March 6, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) In an ambitious move, the City & Industrial Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd. (CIDCO) will construct 12,000 affordable houses and tenements for various categories in Navi Mumbai, an official said Wednesday.

Bundle of clothes on tracks derails Mumbai train

March 5, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Adding to the rush hour woes of local commuters, services on Mumbai's suburban harbour line were disrupted after a bundle of clothes derailed a train Tuesday evening, officials said. There were no casualties.

BCCI, Maharashtra pulled up for not paying police dues

March 1, 2013 at 9:39 PM

Mumbai, Mar 1 (IANS) The Bombay High Court Friday rapped the Maharashtra government and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for not paying pending dues to Navi Mumbai and Nagpur police for providing security during previous Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons.

One more held for Navi Mumbai builder's murder

February 27, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) A builder based in Navi Mumbai was Wednesday arrested for the murder of builder S.K. Lahoria Feb 16, Mumbai Police said.

SIT to probe Mumbai builder's murder

February 21, 2013 at 9:14 PM

Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) The Mumbai police Crime Branch Thursday appointed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the murder of Navi Mumbai-based builder S.K. Loharia who was shot dead last week, an official said.

Sandhya wasn't lonely, desperate: Lalit Pandit

February 19, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Reports that Sandhya Singh, sister of music composers Jatin and Lalit Pandit, was a desperately lonely woman and sought strangers' company for solace, have not gone down well with the family.

UN panel says Syria 'war criminals' should be brought to justice

February 19, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Washington, Feb. 19 (ANI): A United Nations commission has said fighters on both sides in Syria's civil war have committed atrocities and should be brought to justice.

Ex-cop, others nabbed for Mumbai builder's murder

February 17, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Navi Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Two people, including a former police officer, were arrested Sunday for the murder of a top builder here, taking the total number of people arrested in the ghastly crime to three, police said.

Ex-cop arrested for builder's murder

February 17, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Navi Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) A former police officer was Sunday arrested and remanded to police custody for his alleged role in the murder of a top builder here Saturday, police said.

Top builder shot dead in Navi Mumbai

February 16, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Thane, Feb 16 (IANS) A top builder was shot dead outside his office in Vashi by two men disguised as security personnel Saturday morning, police said.

Engage China to redress grievances: Tibetans

February 14, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Dharamsala, Feb 14 (IANS) As cases of self-immolation to protest Beijing's "repressive policies" reached 100, the Tibetan administration-in-exile Thursday appealed to the global community to engage China to redress the grievances of the Tibetans.

UN pegs Syria death toll close to 70,000

February 13, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Washington, Feb. 13 (ANI): United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay has said that the death toll in Syria is probably now approaching 70,000.

PT Usha 'catches 'em young' to run for India

February 10, 2013 at 4:59 PM

Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Legendary Indian athlete P.T. Usha here Sunday selected six youngsters as India's "Speedstars", the country's fastest running sensations at a first-ever field talent hunt involving 76 finalists from 12 Indian cities.

Who killed Jatin-Lalit's sister? Lalit speaks up (With Image)

February 4, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Composer Lalit says he never blamed his nephew for his sister Sandhya Singh's murder and adds that the family wants "a decent closure of her case" and also wants to know "who killed her".

UN condemns rapes during Tahrir Square protests, demands action

February 1, 2013 at 11:43 AM

Washington, Feb. 1 (ANI): United Nations officials have deplored reports that 25 women were sexually assaulted during protests in Cairo's Tahrir Square and demanded that Egypt's authorities take steps to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Remains of Jatin-Lalit's missing sister found, murder suspected

January 29, 2013 at 11:18 PM

Thane, Jan 29 (IANS) 49 days after her disappearance, police in Navi Mumbai have recovered remains suspected to be of Sandhya Singh, the missing sister of music composers Jatin and Lalit Pandit and yesteryear actresses Sulakshna and Vijeta. Her brother Lalit said the remains were identified by some jewellery found with them.

Two suspected Hizbul Mujahideen men held in Mumbai

January 22, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) Two men, allegedly belonging to Hizbul Mujahideen, have been arrested here for circulating fake currency notes in the country and conducting a recce of important spots in Jammu and Kashmir, a Mumbai Police official said Tuesday.

Bidding to start for second Mumbai sea bridge

January 18, 2013 at 8:41 PM

Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) With the central government clearing a Rs.1,920 crore viability gap funding (VGF), the decks have been cleared for India's second sea-bridge, the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) project, officials said here Friday.

Russia closes Aleppo consulate after twin blasts

January 16, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Damascus, Jan 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian consulate in Syria's Aleppo city has suspended operations, said the Russian foreign ministry. This follows the twin blasts that killed 80 people in the city Tuesday.

Washington rejects report of chemical attack in Syria

January 16, 2013 at 10:01 AM

Washington, Jan 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The White House has downplayed media speculations that chemical weapons had been used by President Bashar al-Assad's regime against the Syrian rebels.

Russia against Hague trial for Syria

January 16, 2013 at 8:57 AM

Moscow, Jan 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian foreign ministry has slammed a request by a few dozen countries that the Syria crisis be referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

UN rights chief calls for probe into 'deplorable' human rights conditions in N Korea

January 15, 2013 at 1:53 PM

London, Jan. 15 (ANI): The United Nations human rights commissioner Navi Pillay has called for an international investigation into decades of serious human rights abuses in North Korea.

SC wants overhaul of system to deter crimes against women

January 6, 2013 at 3:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Lending its voice to the country wide demand for strong laws to ensure the safety and security of women, the Supreme Court called for a revamp of the system to provide for stringent punishment in cases of crimes against women.

Journalist working for Russian channel wounded in Syria

January 4, 2013 at 8:47 PM

Moscow, Jan 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A correspondent of Russia's Arab-language satellite TV channel Rusiya Al-Yaum has received a gunshot wound in a suburb of Syrian capital Damascus, the channel reported.

Syria's 'truly shocking' death toll passes 60,000, says UN

January 3, 2013 at 11:19 AM

London, Jan 3 (ANI): Over 60,000 people, including Syrian troops, civilians and rebels, have been killed in the country's ongoing civil war to oust President Bashar al-Assad, the UN has said.

Over 60,000 dead in Syrian conflict: UN

January 3, 2013 at 8:31 AM

Moscow, Jan 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) At least 60,000 people have been killed in the Syria conflict, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay has said.

Strengthen legal regime against rape in India: UN rights chief

January 1, 2013 at 1:17 PM

United Nations, Jan 1 (ANI): United Nations human rights chief Navi Pillay asked the Indian Government to strengthen the country's legal regime to get rid of the "terrible scourge" of rape.

Fortis screens 751 women for cervical cancer, sets record

December 23, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Navi Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Fortis Hospital here Sunday created a new record by screening 751 women for cervical cancer in an eight-hour marathon session as part of its 'Teal To Heal Together', a hospital official said Sunday.

Reliance Group enters in partnership with China's Wanda Group

December 13, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese real estate developer Wanda Group to form a joint venture that will explore opportunities in real estate and multiplex businesses.

Mumbai riots 1992-93: The days that changed the city (First person) (20 years after Babri demoliti

December 6, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Mumbai, Dec 6 (IANS) It was a rather cool evening in the second week of December 1992 when I was permitted to leave early - to rush from south Mumbai's Nariman Point to the northwest suburb of Borivli, at the other end of the city.

'Returning' Finn ready for Kolkata challenge

December 4, 2012 at 11:16 AM

London, Dec 4(ANI): England fast bowler Steve Finn, who is likely to replace out of form Stuart Broad in the third Test match against India in Kolkata, has said he is ready for the challenge posed by the slow Indian pitches, and added he has always enjoyed bowling on the Eden Garden track.

Uddhav Thackeray named editor of Shiv Sena newspapers

December 4, 2012 at 9:56 AM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) A day after getting all powers to manage Shiv Sena, its executive president Uddhav Thackeray Tuesday donned a new mantle -- that of the editor of party mouthpieces Saamana and Dopahar Ka Saamana.

Thackeray FB probe case: Bombay HC transfers Palghar judge

November 27, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Mumbai, Nov.27 (ANI): The Bombay High Court has transferred the judge who sent two girls to judicial custody last week, and granted them bail on a bond of Rs 15,000 each last week.

China should allow UN officials' visit to Tibet: Sangay

November 24, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Dharamsala, Nov 24 (IANS) The newly?appointed Chinese leaders should accept the requests for official visits to Tibet by the UN nominees and implement recommendations made by its agencies, Tibetan political leader Lobsang Sangay said here Saturday.

Finn ruled out of Mumbai Test following recurrence of thigh injury

November 21, 2012 at 11:54 AM

London, Nov 21(ANI): England fast bowler Steve Finn has been ruled out of the second Test match against India in Mumbai after a recurrence of his thigh injury two days ago.

Sangli remains tensed after violent clash between protesting farmers and police

November 13, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Sangli (Maharashtra), Nov. 13 (ANI): Sangli and nearby districts like Kolhapur and Satara in Maharashtra remain tensed on Tuesday, a day after violent clash between protesting sugarcane farmers and police personnel.

Sangay slams China's remark on UN observation

November 8, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Dharamsala, Nov 8 (IANS) The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) Thursday condemned China's dismissal of the recent UN statement on Tibet as interference in its internal affairs.

Ranji Trophy: Delhi look to regain pride against Odisha

November 8, 2012 at 6:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Delhi will look to regain their lost pride as they take on Odisha in the second round of the Ranji Trophy Group B cricket tie which starts here Friday at the Feroz Shah Kotla.

Bairstow, Morgan shine for England XI

November 3, 2012 at 6:31 PM

Navi Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) Strong batting performances by Jonny Bairstow and Eoin Morgan guided England XI to a mammoth 338 for six against Mumbai A on the first day of the warm-up game at the D.Y. Patil Sports Stadium here Saturday.

UNHCR statement on Tibet hailed

November 3, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Dharamsala, Nov 3 (IANS) The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) Saturday hailed the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) for asking China to resolve the grievances of people in Tibet.

China must urgently address Tibet issues: UN

November 2, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Geneva, Nov 2 (IANS) UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay Friday urged China to promptly address the longstanding grievances of the Tibetans.

CNG price hiked 2.57 percent in Mumbai

October 31, 2012 at 8:28 PM

Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Mahanagar Gas Ltd. has hiked by 2.57 percent the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) used by vehicles, an official said Wednesday. The hike comes into effect from midnight of Wednesday-Thursday

Fire destroys oil factory in Thane, no casualties reported

October 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Thane, Oct 30 (ANI): A major casualty was averted due to prompt action of the authorities, as fire broke out in a oil manufacturing unit situated in densely populated area of Thane.

Maharashtra CM for speeding up elevated rail corridors

October 15, 2012 at 10:28 PM

Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and his cabinet colleagues Monday met officials of the railway ministry to speed up the elevated railway corridor that will connect south Mumbai to Thane and Navi Mumbai, an official said.

UN report blasts Nepal for 'failing to apprehend '96 civil war human rights perpetrators'

October 9, 2012 at 1:08 PM

London, Oct. 9 (ANI): Nepalese authorities have been slammed in a UN human rights agency report for failing to bring perpetrators of thousands of serious rights violations to justice, during the country's decade-long civil war.

Navi Mumbai sex racket busted, 116 sex workers rescued

October 7, 2012 at 8:05 PM

Turbhe (Navi Mumbai), Oct 7 (IANS) A massive prostitution racket was busted in the Turbhe township of Navi Mumbai late Saturday, an official said here Sunday.

Over 50 affected by gas leak in Maharashtra

October 7, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Jalgaon (Maharashtra), Oct 7 (IANS) Over 50 labourers Sunday fell ill in an industrial area of Jalgaon city in Maharashtra owing to a chlorine gas leak from a factory, police said.

Allow 100 percent FDI in telecom: Parekh panel

October 3, 2012 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) The committee on infrastructure financing Wednesday asked the government to allow 100 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in telecom, privatise state-owned monopolies and raise electricity charges and rail fares.

National motorcycle championship to have 23 races for Sidvin meet

September 28, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Chennai, Sep 28 (IANS) With as many as 23 races to be run, the fourth round of the MMSC-Sidvin FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship over the weekend promises to be action-packed with the titles in various classes still up for grabs.

Balmer Lawrie to invest Rs.500 crore in new projects

September 26, 2012 at 5:07 PM

Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) Public sector Balmer Lawrie and Co is looking to invest Rs.300-500 crore in the next two to three years in new projects like a container manufacturing facility at Navi Mumbai and a multi-modal logistic hub at Visakhapatnam.

France among Syria, Bahrain, other countries criticised over human rights records

September 11, 2012 at 1:54 PM

London, Sept 11 (ANI): While criticising countries like Syria and Bahrain for their human rights records, the United Nations has also pointed a finger at France for forcibly deporting illegal immigrants from Eastern Europe.

Jail official shot at in Navi Mumbai

September 9, 2012 at 10:15 PM

Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) An official of Taloja jail in Maharashtra's Thane district was injured when he was shot at by some assailants, police said. Personal rivalry is believed to be the reason for the attack.

Teenage Maldivian girl sentenced to 100 lashes for having sex with older man

September 4, 2012 at 11:29 AM

London, Sept 4 (ANI): A 16-year-old girl in Maldives has reportedly been sentenced to 100 lashes and eight months' house arrest for having sex with an older man.

21 executed in a day in Iraq

August 29, 2012 at 7:55 AM

Baghdad, Aug 29 (IANS/AKI) Iraq Tuesday carried out 21 executions for terrorism-related crimes, the justice ministry said.

Four swimmers still missing in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri

August 19, 2012 at 7:56 PM

Ratnagiri (Maharashtra), Aug 19 (IANS) Nearly a day after seven people swimming off a beach in Ratnagiri district went missing, rescue teams are still looking for four whose bodies have not been found yet, police said Sunday.

'Asset-heavy' EIH to focus more on managing hotels

August 7, 2012 at 8:01 PM

Kolkata, Aug 7 (IANS) Hospitality major EIH Ltd, which runs the Oberoi and Trident hotel chains, Wednesday hinted that for the new projects in home and abroad, its focus will be more on managing than building properties as it has become "asset heavy".

Maharashtra minister on the run as court cancels bail

August 7, 2012 at 4:41 PM

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister of State for Transport Gulabrao Deokar of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is on the run after the Bombay High Court cancelled his bail in a case of housing scam.

Ajit Singh assures faster clearance for Navi Mumbai airport

July 30, 2012 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Monday said the government would fast-track all clearances required for building the Navi Mumbai International Airport.

UN seeks inquiry on Rakhine violence in Burma

July 29, 2012 at 2:42 PM

Burma, July 29 (ANI): UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay has called for an independent investigation after claims of abuses by security forces in Burma's Rakhine state.

Two cousins drown in Navi Mumbai lake

July 26, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Two cousins were drowned Thursday in a lake in Navi Mumbai where they had gone for a bath, police said.

Pratibha Patil's new Pune retirement home not yet ready

July 22, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Pune, July 22 (IANS) With her earlier choice of post-retirement home mired in controversy, President Pratibha Patil, whose term ends July 24, will now settle down in a consideably smaller bungalow in this city, popularly known as Maharashtra's pensioners' paradise.

Sunil Chhetri will be Indian football's brand ambassador: Patel

July 5, 2012 at 8:32 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel lauded Portugal club Sporting Lisbon signing Sunil Chhetri and said that it was the dawn of a new era in Indian football.

Family quarrels lead to killings, attempted murder in Maharashtra

June 29, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Nagpur (Maharashtra), June 29 (IANS) In three separate tragic incidents resulting from family quarrels in Maharashtra, two children were brutally murdered, while an elderly couple had a narrow escape from death after their son attempted to kill them over property rights, police said here Friday.

Over 100 killed in Nigerian church attacks : UN

June 23, 2012 at 6:11 AM

United Nations, June 23 (IANS) The UN human rights office has reported killing of over 100 people in Nigeria following attacks on churches by a radical Islamic group since last Sunday.

Mantralaya fire toll rises to five

June 22, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) The toll in the major fire that swept the Maharashtra Mantralaya or state secretariat here climbed to five with two more bodies recovered from the sixth floor Friday afternoon, an official said.

Fire doused in Mantralaya; Govt orders CBI probe

June 22, 2012 at 11:11 AM

The fire that broke out on Thursday afternoon in the Maharashtra Mantralaya or secretariat building has been doused today morning after the marathon efforts of the fire fighting team comprising the team of the fire brigade, the police, an Indian Navy team and Force One commandoes and 41 fire tenders from Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, and other agencies. It claimed three lives in which two have been identified and over a dozen injured. The numbers of missing person have yet not been confirmed.......................

Mantralaya fire: toll climbs to three

June 22, 2012 at 11:07 AM

Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) The death toll in the major fire that swept the Maharashtra Mantralaya or secretariat here rose to three, an official of the city disaster control said.

Mantralaya fire continues second day

June 22, 2012 at 9:15 AM

Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) The fire in the Maharashtra Mantralaya or secretariat which claimed two lives, and injured over a dozen more here continued Friday morning, with officials saying the blaze was under control but yet to be fully doused.

Conman dupes by posing as cop, held

June 19, 2012 at 8:47 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) A man who pretended to be a policewoman and extorting money from women after alleging that obscene calls were made from their phones has been arrested, Delhi Police said Tuesday.

Barefaced Rihanna posts video message for fans

June 14, 2012 at 7:43 PM

London, June 14 (ANI): A little sullen and sleepy faced Rihanna has sent a video message to her fans for her recent lack of social-networking and revealed that she is enjoying some quality family time.

UN's rights chief questions 'legality' of US drone strikes in Pakistan

June 8, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Washington, June 8 (ANI): UN human rights chief Navi Pillay has said that the US military drone attacks in Pakistan to kill militants raise serious legal questions.

Prime Minister pushes for infrastructure-led growth

June 6, 2012 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said his government will remove all bottlenecks in the infrastructure sector and create an environment for investment to revive the India growth story.

New forensic lab for CBI opens in Mumbai

June 4, 2012 at 11:13 PM

Navi Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) A state-of-the-art forensic laboratory, exclusively for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), was inaugurated in Belapur here Monday, an official said.

Planning Commission to aid ministry for new airports

May 29, 2012 at 7:27 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The civil aviation ministry will work out modalities of developing new airports under public private partnership (PPP) in consultation with the Planning Commission.