Everything you need to know about Nehru Road So: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Nehru Road So: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Srinagar, May 22 (IANS) The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was involved in all the recently unearthed scams, including spot fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and the involvement of some of its ministers would emerge, Janata Party leader Subramaniam Swamy said here Wednesday.
Shimla, May 15 (IANS) Shimla Deputy Mayor Tikender Panwar Wednesday met officials of the urban development ministry in New Delhi and sought liberal assistance to maintain the glory of the Queen of Hills, as Shimla was fondly called by the British.
Jaipur, May 10 (IANS) A major attraction of the second edition of Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 was an offsite show by Jaipur-based designer Rohit Kamra, who showcased his menswear collection at the pool side area of the Fairmont hotel.
Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Sonam Kapoor and Abhay Deol, who had a falling out during "Aisha", have sorted out their differences and were cordial to each other on the sets of "Raanjhanaa", says director Anand L. Rai.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's extensive travels around the world, including to China and Iran, left a deep impact on him and his ideals of humanism and a world without barriers is more relevant today, a top official said Thursday.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) On the second day of protests, Sikh groups shouted slogans Thursday outside Congress president Sonia Gandhi's residence and the Congress office over the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) On the second day of protests, Sikh groups shouted slogans outside Congress president Sonia Gandhi's residence and the Congress office Thursday, over the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) All transport departments in the country have been told to recognize 'Aadhaar' for evidence of age and address while issuing driving license.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh has 30 national highways having a length of 6,759 km, parliament was informed Monday.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Swami Kriyananda, among the last of direct disciples of the iconic Paramhansa Yogananda, passed away Sunday in Italy, his organization Ananda Sangha announced. He was 86.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Swami Kriyananda, among the last of direct disciples of the iconic Paramhansa Yogananda, passed away Sunday in Italy, his organization Ananda Sangha announced. He was 86.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Swami Kriyananda, among the last of direct disciples of the iconic Paramhansa Yogananda, passed away Sunday in Italy, his organization Ananda Sangha announced. He was 86.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said India understands the importance of forming a low carbon strategy to carry sustainable growth and will double renewable energy capacity by 2017. The Prime Minister said this while inaugurating the Fourth Clean Energy Ministerial in Delhi.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India recognises the importance of evolving a low carbon strategy for inclusive and sustainable growth and will double renewable energy capacity by 2017, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 13 (ANI): Denmark Ambassador, Freddy Svane, met senior leader of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Lal Krishna Advani on Saturday in New Delhi.
Mumbai, Apr 11 (ANI): The Maharashtra Government has suspended 36 policemen for allegedly accepting bribes from a person, which was caught on camera.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) People will soon be able to know which are India's best zoos, with the authorities starting the grading process for nearly 200 zoological parks in the country based on their performance on different parameters. Those faring poorly could even be penalised.
Thousands of protestors led by Delhi BJP President vijay Goel Gheraod the residence of Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit against the fraud whereby the Delhi government had collected 100 Rupee each from
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Over a hundred students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Wednesday demonstrated here to protest the death of a student activist in Kolkata.
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Students of Jawaharlal Nehru University Wednesday held a demonstration here to protest the death of a student activist in Kolkata.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) There has been scientific studies on impact of climate change on Himalayan glaciers but India has very few glaciologists and needs more expertise in the area, experts said Tuesday.
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Ranbir Kapoor doesn't make friends easily. But when he warms up to someone, he pulls out all stops to extend a hand of friendship. The actor has now found another buddy in singer-rapper Honey Singh.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Motilal Nehru, an exhibition is on at Jamia Millia Islamia, showcasing rare photographs of the Congress leader and father of India's first prime minister.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) A large number of people were denied entry to the French trapeze theatre "Flying Angels" here after police said that the venue had got packed.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) More than 2,000 people, including children, from the capital and the National Capital Region (NCR) were denied entry at the French trapeze theatre "Flying Angels" at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium late Sunday.
Mumbai, Mar 29 (ANI): Ranbir Kapoor was spotted playing a fun match with the children of an NGO- the Magic Bus Charity Foundation- in New Delhi.
Mumbai, Mar 29 (ANI): Ranbir Kapoor was spotted playing a fun match with the children of an NGO- the Magic Bus Charity Foundation- in New Delhi.
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The urban development ministry Thursday advised the states to examine the possibility of providing separate bus services for women in cities with a population of over a million, a senior official said Thursday.
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) India and Switzerland Thursday announced they would conduct a capacity building programme in Himalayan glaciology for PhD students and researchers working in glaciology in the country.
New Delhi, Mar. 28 (ANI): The Ministry of Urban Development has recently advised the states to examine provision of separate city buses for women in all million plus cities.
New Delhi, March 21 (ANI): Virat Kohli and Abhishek Bachchan have unveiled the jersey and trophy of the first ever charitable football match for the magic bus foundation in New Delhi, where they will be competing against each other.
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Urging BJP workers to oust the ruling Congress in the 2014 general elections, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Sunday slammed the central government for not keeping the nation's interest in mind.
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Sunday launched a direct attack at the Congress, saying the party never tried to develop the nation.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The central assistance to Delhi has been increased to Rs.1,143 crore (over $200 million) in the 2013-14 budget presented Thursday, a 27 percent hike from the last year's revised budget allocation.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The central assistance to Delhi has been increased to Rs.1,143 crore ($213.187 million) in the 2013-14 budget presented Thursday, a 27 percent hike from the last year's allocation.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The allocation for the urban development ministry has been increased by 26 percent in 2013-14 at $1,547 million, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said Thursday while presenting the budget in the Lok Sabha.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The culture ministry has been allocated Rs.2,062 crore (over $362 million), up from the last fiscal's revised estimates of Rs.1,450.15 crore (approximately $270 million) in the budget for 2013-14 Finance Minister P. Chidambaram presented in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Thursday provided commercial vehicle makers much required boost by allocating Rs.14,883 crore for the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) in the budget 2013-14.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Dr. C.P. Joshi will interact live with people and take their suggestions on highways safety through Google Plus Hangout on March 29.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The All India Football Federation Wednesday said the semifinals and the final of the 67th Santosh Trophy will be telecast live by DD Sports.
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) India's youth is unaware of the country's rich culture and heritage, rues Umang Hutheesing, a noted fashion expert who has worked with leading foreign luxury names such as Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld.
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The annual competition for Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright fellowship opportunities has opened for study, research, teaching and professional development in the US.
Patna, Feb. 17 (ANI): Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy on Sunday alleged that the UPA Government doesn't want the truth behind the alleged corruption in Agusta Westland deal to come out because Congress president Sonia Gandhi's family is involved in the deal.
New Delhi, Feb. 16 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Saturday said legal education as an aspect of professional education has assumed considerable significance over time, not only in terms of historical utility of law in society but also in the current context of globalization.
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Two people were killed and one person was injured when a portion of an old building collapsed in a congested locality here Friday, officials said.
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) France's President Francois Hollande will be on a two-day state visit to India from Feb 14 along with his companion Valerie Trierweiler at the invitation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Kochi, Feb 6 (IANS) Playing their first international match at home after the Nehru Cup win, India lost 2-4 to Palestine in a football friendly at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Wednesday.
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) Tuesday said if a woman complained of harassment in a bus, the driver would take it straight to a police station.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): Vijay Chhibber assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport And Highways, here on Friday.
Shimla, Jan 31 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government will not increase the fare in state-run buses despite the Rs.11 rise in diesel prices for bulk users, state Transport Minister G.S. Bali said here Thursday.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The faintly heard traffic commotion does not affect the serenity of 5, Tees January Marg, a leafy avenue in the heart of the Indian capital, where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life and where he was assassinated on Jan 30, 1948.
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The country can address most complex challenges if the youth channelised their energies in a positive direction, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday.
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) It is a song that is sung on every patriotic occasion, had moved India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, to tears and its strong morale-boosting words provided solace to a nation agonized by the defeat in the 1962 India-China war.
Jaipur, Jan 24 (IANS) Diplomat-turned-politician Shashi Tharoor harked back to foreign policy - his former domain - at the DSC Jaipur Literature Festival when he put the possibility of peace between India and Pakistan under the microscope at a session "Inside The Game, Outside the Game" here Thursday.
Beijing, Jan 23 (IANS) Three scientists from India, Germany and Russia won the 2012 Award for International Scientific Cooperation at the China's top science academy Wednesday, Xinhua reported.
Bengaluru, Jan 23 (ANI): The BJP government in Karnataka has plunged into crisis ahead of the Budget session, as two ministers C M Udasi and Shobha Karandlaje resigned to join former chief minister and Karnataka Janata Party chief BS Yeddyurappa.
Bangalore, Jan 22 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar is readying to present his maiden budget Feb 8 amid claims from former BJP leader B.S. Yeddyurappa's supporters that four ministers and 15 legislators will quit Jan 23 to pull down the government.
Jaipur, Jan 20 (IANS) The around 350 visiting Congress delegates at the Chintan Shivir here missed an opportunity to go sightseeing in the Pink City or watch a cultural show as they were "too busy".
Jaipur, Jan.20 (ANI): Following are the highlights of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's address on Sunday, the concluding day of the Congress Party's three-day Chitan Shivir. He was speaking at a meeting of the All India Congress Committee (AICC).
Aligarh, Jan 19 (IANS) Discrimination against women in India was higher than even the poorest Sub-Saharan countries in Africa, said noted economist Prabhat Patnaik here Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Saturday dismissed the petition of a hawker, making it clear that no one was permitted to hawk or vend in the open areas of Nehru Place in the national capital, marked a "No Hawking Zone".
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.
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Thursday approved the continuation of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) to sanction new projects and conduct capacity building activities till March 31, 2014.
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Due to a bad-pitch in Guwahati, the international football friendly between India and Palestine slated for Feb 6 may be shifted to the national capital.
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Both ONGC and Pailan Arrows will be looking to consolidate their position in the mid-table when they clash in their 14th round I-League match at the Ambedkar stadium here Saturday.
Chennai, Jan. 3 (ANI): Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) patriarch M. Karunanidhi on Thursday announced publicly that his third son, M K Stalin will be the next party chief after his death.
Bangalore, Jan 3 (IANS) The survival of the BJP government in Karnataka till the assembly polls in May appears doubtful as former leader B.S. Yeddyurappa and his supporters in the BJP are expected to make a decisive move Friday to pull it down at the earliest.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Braving the bitter cold, a few hundred people continued their protest Saturday night at Jantar Mantar over the death of a 23-year-old gang-rape victim.
Shillong, Dec 29 (IANS) Pune FC moved to the second place in I-League football with a dominating 2-1 win over Shillong Lajong in the round 13 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Saturday.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Students and teachers of Jawaharlal Nehru University gathered in silence at the Munirka bus-stop in south Delhi from where the gang-rape victim, who passed away in a Singapore hospital Friday, was picked up on the night of Dec 16.
New Delhi/Mumbai, Dec.28 (ANI): Congress general secretary Janardan Dwivedi on Friday described the celebrations of the party's 128th Foundation Day on Friday as a moment of pride for all leaders and activists.
Kolkata, Dec 22 (IANS) Highlighting the issue of human trafficking, hundreds of students, victims, volunteers and activists walked through the city hub Saturday holding placards and posters designed to create awareness about the issue.
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) In his first match as coach of ONGC, Santosh Kashyap guided his team to an emphatic 3-0 win over fancied Shillong Lajong FC in a 12th round I-League match at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium here Saturday
Beijing, Dec 13 (IANS) China was "forced into a counterattack" in the 1962 war with India, said a state-run Chinese daily, blaming New Delhi for initiating "a forward policy of sending troops and border patrols into disputed areas".
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Nehru Cup soccer champions India have been clubbed with hosts Myanmar, Chinese Taipei and Guam in Group A of the AFC Challenge Cup 2014 qualifiers.
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) India will have to accept the "new reality" of China's presence in areas it considers exclusive as it converts the relationship into a "meaningful partnership", External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Monday, while stressing that greater collaboration between the two would define Asia's role in the 21st century.
Haveri (Karnataka), Dec.9 (ANI): The BJP Government in Karnataka on Sunday faced the threat of instability after 13 state lawmakers defied the party's whip to extend support to former state chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa and his newly formed Karnataka Janata Party (KJP).
Beed (Maharashtra), Dec 1 (IANS) Not ruling out a terror dry-run, National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) teams have started probing into the transistor explosion in Maharashtra's Beed district Friday.
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Edwina Mountbatten enjoyed a close and warm relationship with Jawaharlal Nehru but it was spiritual and intellectual, not a sexual one, says the lady's daughter Pamela Hicks.
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) India's official auditor has found several lapses in the government's urban infrastructure development scheme, the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission.
Jakarta, Nov 29 (IANS) Indonesians from the historic city of Yogyakarta were treated to a scintillating dance performance by artistes from Manipur at a cultural programme held by the Jawaharlal Nehru Indian Cultural Centre.
New Delhi, Nov. 27 (ANI): London Mayor Boris Johnson has launched a spirited attack on the country's immigration policy, claiming ministers were causing 'unnecessary alarm' with tough rules, which could deter foreign students from coming to the UK.
New Delhi, Nov. 26 (ANI): Activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal formally launched his political outfit, 'Aam Aadmi Party', at the iconic Jantar-Mantar today to mark the historic Constitution Day, November 26, as the Constitution of India was adopted on the day in 1949.
Panaji, Nov 24 (IANS) Taking a dig at the numerous Bollywood awards, actor Abhay Deol said Saturday that most awards are either rigged or actors attend them because they are paid for their presence.
Andhra Pradesh APSRTC Traffic Supervisor Trainee (TST) result 2012 has been declared. With the declaration of the results the date of certificate verification and answer key has also been announced.
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The Left Front in India is caught in a 19th century view of the world, says historian Ramachandra Guha.
Ramesh Dutta, former Mayor of Delhi and Chief Organizer, Nehru Brigade today started Sadbhawana Yatra on the birth anniversary of late Prime Minister of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi.
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) Bollywood actress and acclaimed bharatanatyam dancer Hema Malini has postponed Jaya Smriti, an annual dance extravaganza organised by her, following the demise of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.
Port of Spain, Nov 18 (IANS) Eric Williams, the first prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, had sought the assistance of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru to regain US?controlled bases in the Caribbean nation, a top politician said.
Srinagar, Nov 15 (IANS) Three people were injured Thursday evening when unidentified assailants fired at salesmen of a liquor shop in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir Police said.
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) An old black-and-white photograph of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of independent India, signing an autograph for a young man in 1941, while the country was still under British rule, draws the viewer to take a closer look.
Mumbai, Nov.15 (ANI): Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai provided a welcome surprise to dozens of underprivileged children here during Children's Day celebrations.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) President Pranab Mukharjee, on the occasion of Children's Day Wednesday, conferred awards on children who have achieved outstanding positions in different fields.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) In a deft balancing act, Myanmar's opposition leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday said while New Delhi had once "drawn away" from the struggle for democracy in her country, she hoped that India will now stand by her in "the last difficult phase" ahead.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday struck an instant chord with the high-profile gathering at the Nehru Memorial Lecture here while giving an emotional recount of her struggle.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday expressed hope that the people of India will support the last difficult phase of her struggle and said she was confident of the friendship between the two countries.
New Delhi, Nov. 14 (ANI): Chairperson of the National League of Democracy of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, today said Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru were the two Indian leaders to whom she felt 'closest'.
New Delhi, Nov. 14 (ANI): Emphasizing that today's children are the citizens and nation-builders of tomorrow, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said the responsibilities towards securing their future are huge and the challenges equally daunting.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Oxford-educated Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday said her education in the British university in the mid-1960s soon after her graduation in India did not take her away from the Indian influence, as she made a number of Indian friends in Britain.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Pitching for greater popular exchanges between India and Myanmar, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday met pro-democracy iconic leader Aung San Suu Kyi here and discussed the process of democratisation in her country that is on the cusp of historic changes.
