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Everything you need to know about New Township Palwal: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Sreesanth bought Rs.1.95 lakh-worth apparel from spot-fixing money

May 21, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Tainted cricketer S. Sreesanth went on a shopping spree with the money he earned from spot-fixing, buying apparel worth Rs.1.95 lakh for himself and a mobile phone costing over Rs.40,000 for his girlfriend, Delhi Police said Tuesday.

Royals file police complaint, suspend players' contracts

May 20, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The Rajasthan Royals Monday filed a police complaint against their three players arrested for alleged spot-fixing in IPL matches and, pending inquiry, suspended the trio's contracts.

IPL scam: Rajasthan Royals lodge complaint

May 20, 2013 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals Monday lodged a written complaint of cheating in the spot fixing case, said a Delhi Police officer.

IPL scam: Rajasthan Royals lodge complaint

May 20, 2013 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals have lodged a written complaint in the spot fixing case here Monday, said a Delhi Police officer.

5 dead, 20 missing in E. China plant blast

May 20, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Beijing, May 20 (Xinhua-ANI): Five people have been confirmed dead in a blast that ripped through an explosives manufacturing plant in east China's Shandong Province Monday morning.

Protests in Pakistan over rigging allegations

May 13, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) Some losing candidates in Pakistan's May 11 elections Monday alleged the polls were rigged, a media report said.

'Sinister' quest for gold lands man 20 years' prison

May 4, 2013 at 10:44 AM

New York, May 4 (IANS) A Jersey City man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for targeting Indian-American families for their high-quality jewellery in a series of home break-ins in 2009.

Four Chinese school girls drown

April 29, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Beijing, April 29 (IANS) Four school girls drowned in a river where they had gone swimming in China's Hunan province, authorities said Monday.

US woman caught with 300 packets of heroin stuffed in bra

April 26, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New York, April 26 (ANI): A woman has been detained by the New Jersey police for stuffing 333 packets of heroin inside her bra.

Delhi Metro to reach Manesar, says Hooda

April 23, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Gurgaon, April 23 (IANS) The Haryana government plans to extend Delhi Metro up to Manesar here and a detailed project report (DPR) for the purpose is almost complete, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said here Tuesday.

Woman robs Michigan bank with 'cans of pasta sauce'

April 10, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New York, April 10 (ANI): A woman robbed a Michigan bank by threatening she has a bomb in her bag, which was actually cans of pasta sauce.

Nearly 300 Chinese schoolkids fall ill

April 8, 2013 at 12:05 PM

Beijing, April 8 (IANS) A total of 292 children in Ziyang city, southwest China's Sichuan province, were taken to hospital after eating contaminated food in their school canteen, authorities said Monday.

Over 20,000 birds disposed of after H7N9 detected

April 5, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Shanghai, April 5 (Xinhua-ANI): A total of 20,536 chickens, ducks, geese and pigeons from a live poultry trading zone in Shanghai were slaughtered after the H7N9 virus was detected there, Shanghai authorities said Friday.

Haryana IAS officer Khemka transferred again

April 4, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Chandigarh, April 4 (IANS) Senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka, who had ordered a scrutiny of land deals of UPA chief Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, was Thursday transferred by the Haryana government to an inconsequential post.

Haryana IAS officer Khemka transferred again

April 4, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Chandigarh, April 4 (IANS) Senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka, who had ordered a scrutiny of land deals of United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra last year, was Thursday shunted by the Haryana government to an inconsequential post.

Tips to ward off insomnia

April 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

New York, Apr 2 (ANI): Occasional sleeplessness is a common occurrence, with about 30 to 40 percent of adults report having symptoms of insomnia within a given year.

30 injured in SW China quake

March 3, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Beijing, March 3 (Xinhua-ANI): The number of people confirmed injured by a 5.5-magnitude earthquake that hit southwest China's Yunnan Province on Sunday afternoon has risen to 30, local authorities have said.

Four criminals held in Gurgaon

February 27, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Gurgaon, Feb 27 (IANS) Four people wanted in several murder cases in Haryana were arrested after they opened fire at a police party here, an official said Wednesday.

Sit-in by unpaid Haryana expressway sub-contractors

February 14, 2013 at 11:21 PM

Gurgaon, Feb 14 (IANS) Sub-contractors, land owners and employees of the upcoming Kundli-Palwal-Manesar (KMP) Expressway in Haryana Thursday staged a sit-in over unpaid dues near the main contractor's site office here on Delhi-Jaipur National Highway.

Gurgaon boy killed over cricket match dispute

January 29, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 29 (IANS) A boy was Tuesday killed in a brawl during a cricket match here, police said.

Friar accused of sex abuse in US commits suicide

January 28, 2013 at 11:12 AM

Washington, Jan 28 (IANS/EFE) A Franciscan friar accused of sexually abusing male high school students in Pennsylvania committed suicide in the monastery where he had been kept under strict surveillance since 2000, police said.

Honda's new two-wheelers every quarter in India

January 17, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 17 (IANS) Japanese automobile major Honda Thursday said it would launch every quarter new two-wheelers that combine the convenience of scooters with the mileage of motorcycles.

Michigan man under Secret Service probe for alleged Obama assassination threat

January 12, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Washington, Jan 12(ANI): An alleged threat against American President Barack Obama by a resident of Clinton Township, Michigan has alerted the U.S. Secret Service.

IAS officer continues to haunt Hooda government (Haryana Newsletter)

January 11, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 11 (IANS) He set the cat among the pigeons by cancelling the mutation of a multi-crore-rupee land deal involving UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra and realty major DLF. He was transferred to a relatively insignificant post but IAS officer Ashok Khemka continues to haunt Haryana's Bhupinder Singh Hooda government.

Satellite images show widespread attacks on Rohingyas in Burma

November 18, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Bangkok (Thailand), Nov. 18 (ANI): Attacks and arson in late October by ethnic Arakanese against Rohingya Muslims in Burma's Arakan State were at times carried out with the support of state security forces and local government officials, Human Rights Watch said today.

Three teen Tibetan monks self immolate in call for freedom from Chinese rule

November 8, 2012 at 11:17 AM

London, Nov 8 (ANI): Three teenage Tibetan monks have reportedly set themselves on fire pleading for the return of the Dalai Lama and calling for freedom from the rule of China.

Michigan man dies at polls, comes back to life to vote

November 7, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Washington, Nov. 7 (ANI): An elderly Michigan man, who was voting with his wife at a Southfield Township polling station collapsed and died, before being revived.

Haryana government springs to Vadra's defence (Haryana Newsletter)

November 2, 2012 at 1:35 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 2 (IANS) Haryana's Bhupinder Singh Hooda government wants the whole world to believe that Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, has done no wrong in amassing huge chunks of land in the vicinity of New Delhi in recent years. Nor does it find anything amiss in Vadra's Rs.58 crore deal with realty giant DLF for prime land in Manesar near Gurgaon.

Vadra-DLF case: IAS officer Khemka files police complaint after threat to office staff

November 1, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Chandigarh, Nov.1 (ANI): The office of senior Haryana IAS officer Ashok Khemka on Thursday filed a formal police complaint aftercomplaining of femal staff receiving threat calls in connection with the DLF-Robert Vadra land deal case.

Haryana's clean chit to Vadra a cover-up: Kejriwal

October 26, 2012 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) leader Arvind Kejriwal Friday termed as a cover-up the clean chit given by Haryana government to Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, in land purchase deals in the state.

Haryana officials give clean chit to Vadra on land deals

October 26, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 26 (IANS) Four Haryana bureaucrats have given Robert Vadra, Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, a clean chit in land purchases over the last few years and said the deals were transparent.

Tibetan villager dies of self-immolation in NW China

October 26, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Lanzhou (China), Oct. 26 (Xinhua-ANI): A Tibetan villager died after setting himself on fire in northwest China's Gansu Province on Friday, authorities said.

Clean chit to Vadra on land deals a cover-up: Kejriwal

October 26, 2012 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (ANI): Hours after inquiries conducted by the deputy commissioners of Gurgaon, Faridabad, Palwal and Mewat indicated that there was no wrongdoing in land deals involving Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal on Friday alleged that the "clean chit to Vadra" was a cover-up.

Reward for info on missing Telegu baby in Philadelphia raised to $50K

October 26, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Washington, Oct. 25 (ANI): The reward for the safe return of a 10-month-old Indian baby which has gone missing in Pennsylvania has risen to 50,000 dollars, US authorities have announced.

$30,000 reward offered for information on missing Telegu baby in Philadelphia

October 25, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Washington, Oct. 25 (ANI): US officials have announced a reward of 30,000 dollars for information of a 10-month-old Indian baby, who has been missing from her parents' King of Prussia apartment in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Congress asks media to avoid sensation

October 18, 2012 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): The Congress Party on Thursday asked the media not to sensationalize issues, and alleged that the RTI law is being used for personal gain, blackmailing and to weaken the administration.

Land deal row: BJP asks Rahul Gandhi to clarify his stand

October 18, 2012 at 2:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Asserting that it is not a crime for an Indian to buy land in any part of the country, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Thursday asked Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi to clarify his stand amid allegations that the latter evaded tax while purchasing land in a village in Haryana's Palwal District.

Congress takes on Chautala, says 'charges against Rahul baseless'

October 18, 2012 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): The Congress Party on Thursday lashed out at Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) President Om Prakash Chautala for making baseless allegations against Rahul Gandhi in connection with land deals in the state of Haryana.

Haryana CM Hooda clarifies stand on IAS officer's transfer

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Chandigarh/New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Amid sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and India Against Corruption (IAC) activists, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Tuesday said the transfer of IAS officer Ashok Khemka had nothing to do with the probe against Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra.

Kejriwal questions transfer of IAS officer Khemka over Vadra land scam probe

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

NOIDA/Chandigarh, Oct.16 (ANI): Anti-graft crusader Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday questioned the transfer senior bureaucrat Ashok Khemka within hours of hms ordering a probe into all land dealings of Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra with country's biggest property developer DLF.

Haryana Chief Secretary announces panel to probe Vadra land deals

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct.16 (ANI): The Chief Secretary of Haryana, P.K.Chaudhary, on Tuesday announced the formation of a three-member panel to probe land deals allegedly inked or exchanged between Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra and one of India's biggest realtors DLF.

Narayanasamy defends Haryana CM Hooda over transfer of IAS officer Khemka

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct.16 (ANI): Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, V Narayanasamy, on Tuesday defended Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on his clarification regarding the controversial transfer of state's senior most land records officer, Ashok Khemka, saying that it was in accordance with administrative guidelines.

We have not favoured anyone: Hooda

October 16, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 16 (IANS) As controversy mounted over a land deal between Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra and realty giant DLF, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda Tuesday said his government had not favoured anyone.

19 primary school students dead in SW China landslide

October 5, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Yunnan (China), Oct. 5 (Xinhua-ANI): Nineteen primary school students have been confirmed dead in a landslide Thursday in quake-hit Yunnan Province in southwest China.

Kashmiri migrants protest, want free electricity

September 4, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Jammu, Sep 4 (IANS) The Kashmiri Pandit (Hindu) migrants living in Jagti Township on the outskirts of Jammu Tuesday launched a protest seeking free electricity supply.

Ramdev supporters head home, vow to oppose Congress

August 14, 2012 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Hundreds of Baba Ramdev supporters Tuesday vowed to kickstart a campaign against the Congress as they left Delhi for their homes after spending a day in detention at the Ambedkar Stadium.

Girl remains trapped for over 60 hours in borewell

June 23, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Manesar, June 23 (IANS) More than 60 hours after four-year-old Mahi fell into a 70-feet-deep borewell in a Manesar village in Haryana in the foothills of the Aravali ranges, hopes of her survival grew dimmer, even as the army and the police are racing against time to rescue the trapped girl.

GPRS deployed for Mahi's rescue operation

June 22, 2012 at 9:00 PM

Gurgaon, June 22 (IANS) Forty-four hours after four-year-old Mahi was trapped in a 70-feet deep borewell in Manesar town near here, modern technology was deployed Friday evening to locate her exact position, an official said.

Rescue operations still on for baby in borewell

June 22, 2012 at 2:51 PM

Gurgaon, June 22 (IANS) Four-year-old Mahi, who fell into a 70-foot deep borewell in Manesar town here, couldn't get any relief even after many hours of marathon efforts by the army's rescue team, said an official Friday.

US man's lost wallet and baseball glove finds way back home 70 yrs later

June 22, 2012 at 1:56 PM

Michigan, June 22 (ANI): A 81-year-old Texas Township man got the ultimate lost-and-found surprise on Thursday, after his wallet and baseball glove which he misplaced nearly 70 years ago, were returned to him.

Mahi trapped in borewell not responding to calls

June 21, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Gurgaon, June 21 (IANS) Mahi, the four-year-old girl who fell into a 70 feet deep borewell in Haryana's Manesar town was not responding to the calls of the rescue team Thursday, even as authorities stepped up efforts to rescue her.

Four-year-old falls in borewell in Haryana

June 21, 2012 at 11:41 AM

Gurgaon, June 21 (IANS) A four-year-old has fallen into a deep borewell in Haryana's Manesar town. A rescue operation has been launched, police said here Thursday.

Three held for Delhi woman's trafficking

June 9, 2012 at 9:52 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Three people, including a woman, were arrested in connection with trafficking of a 42-year-old Delhi woman who was rescued from Ghaziabad, Delhi Police said Saturday.

Tibetan mother of three dies after self-immolating over 'Chinese repression'

May 31, 2012 at 11:19 AM

Beijing, May 31 (ANI): A mother of three young children in a Tibetan area of southwestern China has reportedly died after setting herself on fire, in an apparent protest against Beijing's rule.

Engagement with Meera intact, says fiance Naveed

May 5, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Lahore, May 5 (ANI): Actress Meera's fiance, Capt Naveed, has said that he has arrived in Pakistan to end baseless propaganda against her and to confirm that their engagement is indeed intact.

Coach-truck collision leaves 13 dead, 12 injured in central China

April 24, 2012 at 2:37 PM

ZHENGZHOU, April 24 (Xinhua-ANI): At least 13 people have been confirmed dead and another 12 injured after a coach collided with a truck Monday afternoon in a road section in central China's Henan province.

SA Prez Jacob Zuma to marry for sixth time

April 15, 2012 at 1:47 PM

Johannesburg, Apr 15 (ANI): South African President Jacob Zuma is to marry his long-time fiancee, Bongi Ngema, next weekend.

Suu Kyi wins landmark Myanmar by-polls (Roundup)

April 1, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Yangon, April 1 (IANS) Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi Sunday scored a momentous victory following a decades-long fight for democracy by winning a parliamentary by-poll for a seat in Myanmar's lower house.

Suu Kyi wins Myanmar by-elections

April 1, 2012 at 6:05 PM

Yangon, April 1 (IANS) Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, chairperson of the National League for Democracy (NLD) party, Sunday won the parliamentary by-elections, securing a seat in Myanmar's lower house, the party announced.

Aung suu kyi on the way to make history

April 1, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Amidst the 150 foreign observers the people of Myanmar are casting their vote for parliamentary by election in which Nobel laureates.

70 percent voter turnout reported in first five hours of Myanmar polls

April 1, 2012 at 3:17 PM

Yangon (Myanmar), Apr.1 (ANI): At least 70 percent voting has taken place in the first five hours of elections in Myanmar. A clearer picture on the way the polls have progressed is expected in the next couple of hours.

Myanmar votes to elect Suu Kyi

April 1, 2012 at 1:57 PM

Yangon, April 1 (IANS) Thousands Sunday voted in Myanmar's parliamentary by-elections in which Nobel laureate and democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi is contesting for the first time.

Myanmar holds landmark votes

April 1, 2012 at 7:41 AM

Yangon, April 1 (IANS) Polling began Sunday in Myanmar's by-elections that promise to be the most open contest in decades, with Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi among those standing.

Indian American Upendra Chivukula to run for US Congress

March 28, 2012 at 1:36 PM

New York, March 28 (IANS) Upendra Chivukula, an Indian American member of the New Jersey state assembly, plans to run for US Congress with the hope of unseating Republican Leonard Lance, who is seeking a third term.

Biden says Obama's plan to raid, kill Osama was an audacious success

March 20, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Washington, Mar.20 (ANI): U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is the biggest cheerleader of the president's decision to raid Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan last year and, on Monday, he offered new praise for the choice Obama made.

Biden says Obama's plan to raid, kill Osama was an audacious success

March 20, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Washington, Mar.20 (ANI): U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is the biggest cheerleader of the president's decision to raid Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan last year and, on Monday, he offered new praise for the choice Obama made.

Bobbi Kristina says mum Houston's spirit tells her to 'keep moving baby'

March 12, 2012 at 9:21 PM

London, Mar 12 (ANI): Bobbi Kristina Brown has said that her late mother Whitney Houston's spirit still visits and comforts her.

NJ town refuses to fly flag on half-staff over Whitney Houston's death

February 21, 2012 at 9:58 PM

Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Whitney Houston was laid to rest last weekend and flags at municipalities across New Jersey were lowered at half-staff, but one town ignored orders to do so.

NJ town refuses to fly flag on half-staff over Whitney Houston's death

February 21, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Whitney Houston was laid to rest last weekend and flags at municipalities across New Jersey were lowered at half-staff, but one town ignored orders to do so.

Hindi introduced in Pennsylvania school district

January 28, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Nevada (US), Jan 28 (ANI): A school district in Pennsylvania (USA) is offering Hindi, the official language of India, to its pupils from the next semester.

Hindi introduced in Pennsylvania school district

January 28, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Nevada (US), Jan 28 (ANI): A school district in Pennsylvania (USA) is offering Hindi, the official language of India, to its pupils from the next semester.

US man 'duct-taped daughter, shut her in dog cage'

January 22, 2012 at 3:03 PM

Washington, Jan 22 (ANI): A man from Ohio has been charged with child endangerment for allegedly tying up his 12-year-old daughter with duct tape, sticking her in a dog cage as punishment, and then threatening to electrify it.

Bernards School District in New Jersey considering Diwali holiday

January 9, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Nevada (US), Jan 4 (ANI): Hindus have applauded Bernards Township School District (BTSD) in New Jersey (USA) for considering Diwali as a school holiday, calling it "a step in the right direction".

Death toll in China school bus accident rises to 15

December 13, 2011 at 12:17 PM

Beijing, Dec 13(ANI): Three critically wounded students have died in a hospital in East China's Jiangsu Province, raising the school bus accident toll to 15.

Brit Indian Anni Dewani's mum says cannot rest till she finds out who killed her daughter

October 9, 2011 at 12:48 PM

Mariestad (Sweden), Oct.9 (ANI): The mother of Brit-Indian Anni Dewani, who was shot dead while on her honeymoon with husband Shrien Dewani last November, has said that she can't rest until she finds out who was responsible for her daughter's murder and ensure that theguilty are punished.

US newlyweds steal $1k merchandise for wedding reception

August 26, 2011 at 8:16 PM

Washington, Aug 26 (ANI): A newly married couple from the US has been accused of stealing merchandise worth more than 1,000 dollars from Wegmans for their wedding reception.

US school district apologizes over lesbian and gay sex books

August 24, 2011 at 5:18 PM

Washington, August 24 (ANI): A New Jersey school district has apologized to parents for a required summer reading list for middle and high school students that included books containing graphic depictions of lesbian sex and a homosexual orgy.

Process to freeze dead body of father of cryonics Robert Ettinger starts

July 26, 2011 at 3:43 PM

Melbourne, July 26 (ANI): The body of late Robert Ettinger, who is known as the father of the cryonics movement, is currently undergoing a five-day process to cool it for storage at a very low temperature.

'Jackass' star Ryan Dunn died due to blunt force trauma or fire

June 22, 2011 at 4:14 PM

New York, June 22 (ANI): It has emerged that 'Jackass' star Ryan Dunn, who passed away in a car crash recently, died as a result of either blunt force trauma or the fire that consumed his vehicle after the crash.

Hindus ask Diwali holiday in Woodbridge schools in New Jersey

June 10, 2011 at 7:33 PM

Nevada (US), June 10 (ANI): Hindus want Woodbridge Township School District (WTSD) in New Jersey (USA) to add Diwali, the most popular Hindu holy day, to the holiday calendar.

Woman's leg crushed by tombstone during 'sex in cemetery'

June 5, 2011 at 11:25 AM

London, June 5 (ANI): In a shocking incident, a 39-year-old woman's leg got crushed after a dislodged tombstone fell on her when she was engaged in having sex with a male friend in Ahavath Israel Cemetery in Trenton.

Haryana engineering students invent oxygen-run bike

April 15, 2011 at 4:21 PM

Palwal (Haryana), Apr 15 (ANI): In a bid to promote green energy, some engineering students of Palwal city in Haryana have designed a motorbike that can run on oxygen.

US lesbian student wins right to wear tuxedo to senior school prom

April 2, 2011 at 3:58 PM

London, Apr 2 (ANI): A lesbian student in the US has won the right to wear a tuxedo to her upcoming senior prom

Social media 'can help stressed-out, overworked mothers'

March 27, 2011 at 2:52 PM

Washington, March 27 (ANI): Social media can help stressed-out and overworked mothers, says an expert.

Shocking pic of duct-taped baby leads to US mum's arrest

February 18, 2011 at 3:36 PM

New York, Feb 18 (ANI): A woman in Pennsylvania was arrested on Wednesday after she showed cops a picture of herself posing next to her two-year-old daughter, who is gagged and bound with duct tape.

Michigan Tri-Cities to have Hindu temple

December 14, 2010 at 5:06 PM

Nevada (US), Dec 14 (ANI): A Hindu temple, named Tri-City Hindu Temple (TCHT), has been planned for Kochville Township in Michigan (USA).

Anni Dewani's widower not to return to S. Africa to identify murderers

November 26, 2010 at 6:26 PM

London, Nov.26 (ANI): The widower of Indian-origin British woman Anni Dewani, who was murdered on her honeymoon in South Africa, and is not a formal suspect in the investigation, has no plans to return to the country, his publicist Max Clifford has said.

Floods leave13 dead, 34 missing in China's Guangdong province

September 22, 2010 at 11:23 AM

Beijing, Sept 22 (ANI): Flooding caused by typhoon Fanapi has left 13 people dead and 34 missing in China's Guangdong province, till reports last came in, on Tuesday.

American 'Fritzl' repeatedly raped one daughter, locked another in tiny room

September 7, 2010 at 11:44 AM

London, Sep 7 (ANI): In a case reminiscent of Austrian incest father Josef Fritzl, an American father has been accused of raping one of his daughters repeatedly and keeping another one locked in a tiny room for over a year.

Female driver in US arrested after cops find her distracted by sex toy

August 29, 2010 at 3:38 PM

Ohio, Aug 29 (ANI): Police officers have arrested a female car driver after they found her using a sex toy behind the wheel in the US.

67 people declared missing in mudslide hit Chinese province

August 18, 2010 at 4:14 PM

Beijing, Aug 18 (ANI): At least 67 people have been declared missing and seven others reported injured after mudslides slammed a remote town in Southwest China's Yunnan Province on Wednesday morning.

34 ill in S. China village after exposure to chemical gas leak

August 5, 2010 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug. 5 (ANI): At least 34 villagers have taken ill after being exposed to poisonous gas leak from a chemical plant in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

28 miners killed in China's coalmine accident

July 18, 2010 at 11:34 AM

Beijing, July 18 (ANI): Twenty-eight miners were killed in a coalmine accident on Saturday in Hancheng City in China's Shaanxi Province.

More than 300 people trapped, 12, 300 evacuated in China floods

July 18, 2010 at 11:34 AM

Beijing, July 18 (ANI): The Chinese authorities have confirmed that more than 300 people are trapped in floods in China's Chongqing Municipality, while12, 300 others have been evacuated till reports came in last on Sunday morning.

24 dead, 35 missing in landslides in China

July 14, 2010 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): At least 24 persons have been killed and 35 have been declared missing after a rain-triggered landslide hit Xiaohe Township in China's Yunnan province on Tuesday.

Michigan mom jailed for 9 years for sex with son

July 13, 2010 at 1:56 PM

Melbourne, July 13 (ANI): A Michigan woman has been sentenced to 9 years in jail for having sex with her 14-year-old son.

SpongeBob inspired 8-yr-old US boy to save drowning neighbour

June 14, 2010 at 6:56 PM

Melbourne, June 14 (ANI): An eight-year-old New Jersey boy, who rescued his five-year-old neighbour from drowning, has revealed that he used a technique from kids cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants to save him.

BJP demands joint parliamentary committee to monitor food storage

April 17, 2010 at 2:10 PM

Palwal (Haryana), Apr 16 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday demanded formation of a joint parliamentary committee to monitor food storage management through the Food Corporation of India (FCI).

7.1 magnitude quake kills 67 in China's Tibetan Autonomous Region

April 14, 2010 at 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit northwest China's Qinghai Province early on Wednesday, killing at least 67 people with many others buried under the debris.

Archaeological dig in China reveals 4,200-year-old eternal embrace

March 27, 2010 at 2:21 PM

Washington, March 27 (ANI): It's said that true love is eternal, and archaeologists have found an example of this adage in the form of a 4,200-year-old grave in China, in which a couple was found laying and hugging each other.