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

Anti-rape protests continue in Delhi

April 23, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Protests continued Tuesday in the national capital over the rape and brutal assault of a five-year-old girl in Delhi, as activists demanded the resignation of Delhi's Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar and sought better safety for women.

Anti-rape protests rage on in Delhi

April 22, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Protests against the rape of a five-year-old here continued Monday with several women groups, student organisations as well as political parties coming together on the same platform and demanding strict measures to ensure women's safety.

Will work to link Urdu with Google search: Sibal

April 4, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) In an effort to popularise Urdu, Communication Minister Kapil Sibal has decided to set up a committee of experts to evolve technology for linking the culturally rich language with the Google search engine.

Delhi cop's killer arrested

March 13, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) A 26-year-old criminal involved in a head constable's killing and other criminal cases was arrested here, police said Wednesday.

Two killed in UP steel factory explosion

March 6, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Lucknow, March 6 (IANS) Two labourers were killed and three others injured in an industrial accident in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district Wednesday, police said.

Woman's body found stuffed in bag in train

February 25, 2013 at 11:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The body of an unidentified woman was found stuffed in a plastic bag here from a train at the New Delhi railway station, said police Monday.

Man arrested for cheating, robbing woman in Delhi

February 17, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) A 33-year-old man was arrested here for cheating and robbing people on the pretext of helping them deposit their money in banks, police said Sunday.

Jamia students begin cycle rally

February 14, 2013 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) A group of 25 students, including six girls, from Jamia Millia Islamia Thursday kick-started a 12-day cycle rally to spread awareness about water conservation and protecting the earth, a varsity official here said.

Andhra man dies in US, family asks minister for help

February 11, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IANS) The family of a 28-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh who died following cardiac arrest in the United State has asked Indian authorities to help bring his body home.

Nine SSB jawans held for molesting NCC cadets during train journey

February 2, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Mughalsarai, Feb 2 (ANI): The Government Railway Police (GRP) has arrested nine Sashastra Seema Bal personnel on Friday evening at Mughalsarai junction in Uttar Pradesh after NCC girl cadets from the North Eastern states alleged that they were teased and molested by the jawans on board the New Delhi-Guwahati Sampark Kranti Express.

Kalyan Singh returns to BJP

January 21, 2013 at 7:52 PM

Lucknow, Jan 21 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh, during whose tenure the Babri Masjid was demolished in Ayodhya in 1992, returned to the saffron fold when at a rally he announced the merger of his Rashtriya Kranti Party (RKP) with the BJP Monday.

'Wished my body to be covered by the BJP flag', says emotional Kalyan Singh on return

January 21, 2013 at 5:44 PM

Lucknow, Jan. 21 (ANI): Rejoicing about his dream to be with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) till his last breath, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh on Monday described himself as fortunate that the party has again shown faith in him.

BJP to take out Atal Sankalp Yatra in Lucknow

January 21, 2013 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will take out a Atal Sankalp Yatra here on Monday to protest against the diesel price hike and general price rise.

Pakistani guns silent, villagers dig bunkers

January 16, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Poonch, Jan 16 (IANS) Pakistani guns have fallen silent across the Jammu and Kashmir border but villagers close to the frontier said Wednesday they were digging protective bunkers.

Latehar encounter death toll goes to 17

January 10, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Latehar, Jan 10 (ANI): At least 17 security personnel and two Maoists were killed in the ongoing gun battle, which started on Monday at Karmatiya forest in Jharkhand's Latehar district.

Fasting protestor at Jantar Mantar hospitalised

January 6, 2013 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) One of the two men on hunger strike demanding death for the culprits in the Delhi gang-rape case here had to hospitalised Sunday due to failing health, his brother said.

Man who made extortion call to Delhi legislator's son held

January 4, 2013 at 11:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) A 24-year-old man was arrested here for making an extortion call, demanding Rs.500,000, to a sitting Congress legislator's son, said police Friday.

Court questions detention of protesting youth

January 4, 2013 at 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday issued notice to the Delhi government and the commissioner of police on the plea of a youth saying he was "illegally detained" by police during the anti-rape protests last month.

Safeguard dignity of women, says Pranab

December 29, 2012 at 10:45 PM

Pune, Dec 29 (IANS) Mourning the death of the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim, President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday called for the need to create an atmosphere to safeguard the dignity of women in India.

Hyderabad girl, Panipat guy wins Shankar's MOBisur

December 24, 2012 at 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Hyderabad girl Pragya Patra and Rohit Sehgal from Panipat won MOBisur, a mobile and Internet-based singing talent hunt launched by composer-signer Shankar Mahadevan.

Everybody can't excel in comedy: Telugu comedian (With Image)

November 21, 2012 at 4:26 PM

Chennai, Nov 21 (IANS) Popular Telugu comedian M.S. Narayana, known for his work in "Dookudu", "King" and "Ready", feels comedy is an art and everybody can't champion it.

'I' too disappointing to be rated (Kannada Movie Review)

November 11, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Film: "I"; Cast: Shekhar, Sushma, Naveen Patil, M.S. Umesh, Tumkur Mohan, Hemalatha and others; Director: V.V. Vardhan; Producer: Vinod Kumar; Camera: Nagesh Acharya; Composer: M.S. Mithun; Rating: None

BJP will take call on Modi at appropriate time: Kalyan Singh

November 8, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Lucknow, Nov 8 (IANS) Admitting that many people want to see Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as India's next prime minister, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would take a call on this at the appropriate time. He said he would return to the party soon after having gone separate ways.

'Kranti Veera Sangolli Raayanna' truly historical (Kannada Movie Review)

November 3, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Film: "Kranti Veera Sangolli Raayanna"; Cast: Darshan, Jayaprada, Nikitha Thukral, Shashi Kumar, Sreenivasa Murthy, Ramesh Bhat, Shobharaj, Doddanna, Sathyajith, Sourav and others; Director: Naganna; Producer: Anand Appugol; Dialogues: Keshava Adithya; Camera: Ramesh Babu; Music: Yasho Vardhan; Background score: Hari Krishna; Rating: ****

Return to BJP matter of time: Kalyan Singh

October 30, 2012 at 11:32 PM

Lucknow, Oct 30 (IANS) Ending days of speculation on his possible return to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh Tuesday confirmed that he would soon be back into the saffron fold.

Panipat college girl killed by family for marrying classmate of different caste

October 28, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Panipat (Haryana), Oct. 28 (ANI): A second-year BBA student has been allegedly killed by her family for marrying her classmate who belonged to a different caste.

Pakistani troops fire on Indian posts in J&K

October 20, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Jammu, Oct 20 (IANS) Pakistani troops opened fire at the Indian posts across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, violating yet again the ceasefire agreement with India, an army official said here Saturday.

Court dismisses appeal to scrap BRT corridor

October 18, 2012 at 11:42 AM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday dismissed a plea seeking to scrap the traffic arrangement on the 5.8 km Ambedkar Nagar-Moolchand BRT corridor in south Delhi.

Court's verdict on BRT corridor Thursday

October 17, 2012 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) The Delhi High Court would Thursday pronounce its verdict on a plea seeking permission for cars to use a road lane reserved for buses on the bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor here.

Mulayam reinstates Lathar as SP youth wing president

October 17, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Lucknow, Oct 17 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Wednesday reinstated Sanjay Lathar as the national president of the party's youth wing, Yuvjan Sabha, over a month after his removal from the post.

Kalyan Singh may announce return to BJP

October 5, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Lucknow, Oct.5 (ANI): Political circles are abuzz with speculations of former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Kalyan Singh, returning to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Congress mocks BJP over contemplating of bringing back Kalyan Singh again

September 29, 2012 at 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Congress Party on Saturday poked fun at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its supposed decision to recall regional leader and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh as a part of its strategy ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Two drug traffickers nabbed with worth Rs. 20 crore heroine

September 27, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Special Cell of Delhi Police has busted an international drug ring and has apprehended two drug traffickers with 8.010 Kgs of heroin. The arrested drug traffickers include one foreign national and one Indian national.

Four Maoists gunned down in Jharkhand's Latehar District

September 23, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Latehar District (Jharkhand), Sep.23 (ANI): At least four Maoists were gunned down during an hour-long gun battle with security personnel in Jharkhand's Latehar district over the weekend.

Mulayam sacks close Akhilesh aide in UP

September 10, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Lucknow, Sep 10 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Monday sacked Sanjay Lathar, president of the party's youth wing Samajwadi Yuvjan Sabha (SYS), saying that the latter was ignoring party work and had "many serious allegations" against him.

Railway announces special trains for festival season

August 29, 2012 at 6:48 PM

In a bid to ease the pressure of passengers during the festival season, Indian railway has decided to run 726 trips of 19 special trains across the country, informed Railway department via a press release.......

Pakistan Army, Rangers fire on Indian posts on LoC, border

August 16, 2012 at 12:04 AM

Jammu, Aug 15 (IANS) Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire for second day Wednesday by firing at two Indian positions on the Line of Control (LoC) late evening on India's Independence Day, army sources said. The fire was returned and the exchange was on till nearly midnight.

Congress marks 'Quit India' movement's 70th anniversary

August 9, 2012 at 11:05 PM

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Thousands of Congressmen, including freedom fighters, remembered the sacrifices of the country's founding fathers on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of 'Quit India' movement here Thursday, an party leader said.

NIA files supplementary chargesheet in Samjhauta Express blast case

August 9, 2012 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug.9 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday filed a supplementary chargesheet before the NIA Special Court in Panchkula, Haryana, under various provisions of Indian Penal Code and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967, against two accused persons in the Samjhauta Express train blast case.

Haryana announces Rs.1 crore for Gagan Narang

July 30, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Chandigarh, July 30 (IANS) The Haryana government Monday announced a reward of Rs.one crore for shooter Gagan Narang for winning a bronze medal for the country in the 10-metre Air Rifle event at the London Olympics. This is the first medal for India in the 2012 Games.

Rains at last in Delhi, more expected Saturday

July 27, 2012 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The skies opened up and it rained finally in the capital Friday, bringing relief to a parched city after days of watching the dark clouds play truant. The weatherman has predicted more rains Saturday.

Western Railway cuts running time of 100 trains

June 28, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) Western Railway (WR) is speeding up its 100 trains and cutting their journey time from July 1, an official said Friday.

BJP pits Pant against Uttarakhand CM

June 19, 2012 at 12:15 PM

Dehradun, June 19 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday announced the candidature of its senior leader Prakash Pant against Uttarakahand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna in the Sitarganj assembly by-election.

Supply to Delhi water plant improves

June 17, 2012 at 7:46 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The water level at the Wazirabad treatment plant here has risen marginally after a Haryana official visited the unit the day before, the Delhi government said Sunday, signalling some respite from water crunch in the coming days.

Golf fast catching up with cricket in popularity (With image)

June 17, 2012 at 4:42 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) For long, golf has been viewed as a rich man's sport in India while the all-consuming passion for cricket has somewhat stunted the growth of a discipline that will be making its debut at the 2016 Olympics. The trend is changing with dozens of youngsters walking about the greens of Delhi and elsewhere with a golf kit slung across their shoulders.

Anurag jealous of Dibakar Banerjee, says wife Kalki

June 7, 2012 at 10:32 PM

Singapore, June 7 (IANS) He is known for making films on unconventional subjects, but Anurag Kashyap is jealous of fellow director Dibakar Banerjee for making a film like "Shanghai", says the film's heroine and Kashyap's wife Kalki Koechlin.

Abhay misses Khans, Bachchans at IIFA

June 7, 2012 at 8:48 PM

Singapore, June 7 (IANS) The presence of the Khans and the Bachchans is being missed at the ongoing 13th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, but actor Abhay Deol feels others will make up for them.

'Shanghai' to release with U/A certificate

June 7, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Dibakar Banerjee's eagerly-awaited political thriller "Shanghai", releasing Friday, has been awarded a U/A certificate by the Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC), but with a cut.

Court curbs sought on 'Shanghai' film's release

June 4, 2012 at 6:32 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) A petition was filed Monday in the Delhi High Court for an interim stay on the June 8 release of Bollywood film "Shanghai" until its controversial song "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" was deleted.

SHOs now responsible for witness' security in Haryana

May 20, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Rohtak, May 20 (IANS) Witnesses in Haryana can now feel more secure. Following a spurt in cases of key witnesses being attacked or murdered by criminal gangs while going to court to depose, Haryana Police have decided to fix the responsibility of security of a witness on the Station House Officer (SHO) of the area where the person lives.

Five detained for locking Kashmir House in Delhi

May 17, 2012 at 11:46 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Five members of the Delhi-based Bhagat Singh Kranti Sena (BSKS) were detained for a few hours here Thursday for locking the main gate of the Jammu and Kashmir House demand an increase in the duration of the Amarnath Yatra, police said.

Javed Akhtar hails young filmmakers, keen to watch 'Vicky Donor'

May 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The young filmmakers are doing an excellent job, says writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, who has been associated with the industry for more than 40 years. However, he does not approve their idea of having songless movies.

India great opportunity for foreigners: Dibakar Banerjee

May 7, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Bollywood has seen a sudden surge of foreign beauties sizzle onscreen. Filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee, who has roped in a British model for an item number in "Shanghai", feels the industry provides them with an opportunity which may be hard for them to get otherwise.

Uttarakhand Governor credits Sonia for appointment

April 29, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Bhopal, Apr 29(ANI): Newly appointed Governor of Uttarakhand and senior Congressman, Aziz Qureshi, today said that his appointment was a result of the blessings of the Congress chief, Sonia Gandhi. He was addressing media persons here.

Nearly 58 lakh tonnes wheat arrives in Haryana grain markets

April 27, 2012 at 6:26 PM

Chandigarh, April 27 (IANS) Grain markets in Haryana have received nearly 58 lakh tonnes of wheat in the first 26 days of the current procurement season, a minister said here Friday.

Indian film industry has withstood Hollywood storm: Javed Akhtar

April 25, 2012 at 1:45 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, who has been part of the Indian film industry for more than four decades, says so far only Bollywood has not suffered at the hands of Hollywood.

Singhvi blames organised gang as CD goes viral on internet

April 21, 2012 at 10:29 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) With a controversial CD allegedly featuring him in sexual acts going viral on internet, Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi Saturday accused "motivated interests" of fielding "an organised gang" to use social sites for "sensationalism" despite a court injunction.

Singhvi blames 'organised gang' as CD goes viral on web

April 21, 2012 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) With a controversial CD allegedly featuring him going viral on internet, Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi Saturday accused "motivated interests" of fielding "an organised gang" to use social sites for "sensationalism" despite a court order.

Coming up, a pocketbook on Akhilesh - in 10 languages

April 21, 2012 at 11:57 AM

Lucknow, April 21 (IANS) If you're curious about Uttar Pradesh's new, youngest chief minister, wait till a 200-page multi-language pocketbook on Akhilesh Yadav hits the stands next week.

Bahuguna proves majority, BJP walkout

March 30, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Amidst the walkout of the BJP, newly elected Vijay Bahuguna led Congress govt. proves its majority in the assembly.

Rumours on Geelani's health during a mock drill

March 30, 2012 at 12:57 PM

Srinagar, March 30 (IANS) Rumours did the rounds in this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital Friday about the health of hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani following a security drill by the police.

Bahuguna proves majority amidst walkout

March 29, 2012 at 3:37 PM

Dehradun, March 29 (IANS) The Vijay Bahuguna-led Congress government Wednesday proved its majority in the assembly amidst a walkout by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Akhilesh's thanksgiving party, with family and party workers

March 25, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Lucknow, March 25 (IANS) The sprawling 5, Kalidas Marg residence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhikesh Yadav opened for his party loyalists Sunday morning as the 38-year-old Samajwadi Party (SP) leader broke bread with young party leaders and thanked them for all the hard work they put in during the elections.

Congress looks to Sonia Gandhi to resolve Uttarakhand crisis

March 14, 2012 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): Congress leader Pradeep Tamta on Wednesday said he was hopeful that party president Sonia Gandhi would find a solution to the political turmoil in Uttarakhand, after senior Congress leader Harish Rawat resigned as a Union Minister for not being chosen as the new chief minister of the state.

Congress looks to Sonia Gandhi to resolve Uttarakhand crisis

March 14, 2012 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): Congress leader Pradeep Tamta on Wednesday said he was hopeful that party president Sonia Gandhi would find a solution to the political turmoil in Uttarakhand, after senior Congress leader Harish Rawat resigned as a Union Minister for not being chosen as the new chief minister of the state.

Azad meets Uttrakhand MLAs to build consensus over leader of legislative party

March 10, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Dehradun, Mar 10 (ANI): Union Health Minister and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad arrived here on Saturday to build consensus over the selection of head of the Congress Legislature Party in the state.

Congress vows to create stable, transparent government in Uttarakhand

March 10, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Dehradun, Mar 10 (ANI): Congress's Uttarakhand in-charge Chaudhary Virender Singh has vowed to create a stable and transparent government in the state.

Azad meets Uttrakhand MLAs to build consensus over leader of legislative party

March 10, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Dehradun, Mar 10 (ANI): Union Health Minister and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad arrived here on Saturday to build consensus over the selection of head of the Congress Legislature Party in the state.

Congress vows to create stable, transparent government in Uttarakhand

March 10, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Dehradun, Mar 10 (ANI): Congress's Uttarakhand in-charge Chaudhary Virender Singh has vowed to create a stable and transparent government in the state.

Samjhauta Express blast: key accused to be appear before court today

February 13, 2012 at 12:55 PM

The National Investigating Agency (NIA) today likely to present Kamal Chouhan, a key accused of Samjhauta Express bomb blast 2007 in which 68 persons including 43 Pakistani......

Maoists landmine blast kills three policemen in Jharkhand

February 2, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Latehar, Feb 2 (ANI): At least three policemen were killed in a deadly landmine blast in Balumath in Jharkhand.

Maoists landmine blast kills three policemen in Jharkhand

February 2, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Latehar, Feb 2 (ANI): At least three policemen were killed in a deadly landmine blast in Balumath in Jharkhand.

PM condoles demise of former Karnataka CM Bangarappa

December 26, 2011 at 9:33 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, Dec 26 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condoled the passing away of former Karnataka Chief Minister and Parliamentarian S. Bangarappa, who breathed his last after a month long illness early this morning.

Law Minister Khurshid condoles demise of former Karnataka CM Bangarappa

December 26, 2011 at 7:50 PM

Bangalore/New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid has condoled the demise of former Karnataka Chief Minister S. Bangarappa, who breathed his last after a month long illness early this morning.

Moily condoles demise of former Karnataka CM Bangarappa

December 26, 2011 at 7:50 PM

Bangalore, Dec 26 (ANI): Corporate Affairs Minister M. Veerappa Moily has condoled the demise of former Karnataka Chief Minister S. Bangarappa, who passed away early this morning.

Former Karnataka CM Bangarappa passes away

December 26, 2011 at 12:47 PM

Bangalore, Dec 26 (ANI): Former Karnataka Chief Minister S. Bangarappa passed away early this morning at a private hospital in Bangalore following a brief illness. He was 79

Radical group protests alleged Islamist group's conference in Delhi

November 26, 2011 at 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov.26 (ANI): Members of the Bhagat Singh Kranti Sena (Revolutionary Army), a radical youth group, took to the streets of New Delhi on Saturday, in protest against the 'Social Justice Conference' organised by the Popular Front of India (PFI), an alleged Islamist organisation.

Prashant Bhushan beaten up inside his chamber for statements on Kashmir

October 12, 2011 at 8:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): Senior Supreme Court lawyer and Team Anna member Prashant Bhushan was beaten up inside his chamber here by young men for his alleged comments on Kashmir.

More progress on Mumbai investigations as compared to Samjhauta: Khar

July 27, 2011 at 10:00 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar in an exclusive interview to Asian News International (ANI) said that investigations into the Mumbai attack were on schedule and part of the judicial process over which her government had no say.

More progress on Mumbai investigations as compared to Samjhauta: Khar

July 27, 2011 at 10:00 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar in an exclusive interview to Asian News International (ANI) said that investigations into the Mumbai attack were on schedule and part of the judicial process over which her government had no say.

Samjhauta blast: Court extends judicial custody of Aseemanand, two others declared offenders

July 1, 2011 at 2:56 PM

Panchkula (Haryana) July 1 (ANI): A special National Investigating Agency (NIA) court extended the judicial custody of Samjhauta train blast accused Swami Aseemanand and declared Sandeep Dange and Ramchandra Kalasangra proclaimed offenders (POs) on Friday.

India will share 'Samjhauta Express bombings' report with Pak: Nirupama Rao

June 24, 2011 at 11:44 PM

Islamabad, June 24(ANI): Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said on Friday that India will share the investigation report of the 2007 Samjhauta Express bombings with Pakistan.

Pak troops violate ceasefire again, fire at Indian posts along LoC

May 5, 2011 at 8:12 PM

Poonch/Jammu, May 5 (ANI): In yet another incident of ceasefire violation, troops from Pakistani side fired rocket-propelled grenades and opened fire from Medium Machine Guns (MMGs) and small arms on Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch District on Thursday.

Ramesh to meet CMs of Haryana, Delhi to check river Yamuna pollution

March 27, 2011 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): Expressing concern over the growing pollution, Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that he would hold a joint meeting with the Chief Ministers of Delhi and Haryana to discuss measures to check pollution in river Yamuna.

Protesting Jats threaten to block Delhi-Ambala rail route

March 21, 2011 at 8:11 PM

Kurukshetra, Mar 21 (ANI): The Jats, who have been demanding 27 per cent reservation in Central jobs under the OBC category, on Monday threatened to block the Delhi-Ambala rail route if their demand was not met by March 25.

India expecting no "dramatic" outcome from talks with Pakistan in Thimpu

January 28, 2011 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan.28 (ANI): India is not expecting any dramatic results during its foreign secretary-level talks with Pakistan in a meeting in Thimpu, Bhutan, next week.

Assam Police arrest Dantewada massacre prime suspect

January 12, 2011 at 8:10 PM

Guwahati, Jan 12 (ANI): Assam Police arrested a Maoist named Piyush Kranti Acharya, who is a prime suspect in the April 2010 Dantewada massacre in which 76 security personnel were killed, here on Wednesday.

Pakistan should come forward for talks: Farooq Abdullah

January 11, 2011 at 2:17 PM

Jammu, Jan 11 (ANI): Commenting on the current scenario in Pakistan, Union Minister Farooq Abdullah has said that Islamabad should come forth for dialogue on all bilateral issues, including the Kashmir imbroglio.

Samjhauta Express blast: NIA announces cash reward for information on suspects

January 11, 2011 at 12:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday announced cash rewards for those who help locate three suspects in connection with the Samjhauta Express bomb blast.

Shortage of LPG in Shimla results in deforestation

December 4, 2010 at 1:50 PM

Shimla, Dec.4 (ANI): Shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has compelled villagers in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district to use the traditional methods of cooking, which is resulting in deforestation across the state.

Pakistan violate ceasefire again, fire at Indian posts in Poonch

September 29, 2010 at 2:59 PM

Poonch, Sep 29 (ANI): In yet another violation of the ceasefire along the Line of Control, Pakistani troops opened fire at various Indian forward posts in the Krishna Ghati sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch region.

Yamuna continues to rise, causing damage to low-lying areas

September 12, 2010 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep. 11 (ANI): The River Yamuna continues to swell rapidly, submerging more localities with the water level reaching nearly two metres above the danger mark.

Heavy rain continues to lash parts of Haryana

August 22, 2010 at 7:16 PM

Chandigarh, Aug. 22 (ANI): Moderate to heavy rains continued to lash different parts of Haryana on Sunday with the water level of the swollen Yamuna river further increasing.

Pre-monsoon rains bring down temperature in Himachal Pradesh

April 13, 2010 at 12:45 PM

Dharamsala, Apr 13 (ANI): Pre-monsoon rains on Monday not only brought down the temperature, but also ushered smiles on the faces of locals and tourists in Dharamsala.

Notorious criminal shot dead in Noida

April 12, 2010 at 1:12 PM

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 12 (ANI): A notorious criminal carrying a bounty of Rs 50,000 on his head, was shot dead in an encounter by the Noida Police.

Ahmedabad engineer designs personal gadgets to control temperature

April 3, 2010 at 3:18 PM

Ahmedabad, Apr 3 (ANI): Dhama Innovations, a firm founded by Kranti Vistakula, an engineer from Ahmedabad, designed and manufactured an indigenous self temperature controlling mode which could be linked to scarves, helmets, apparels, and even neckties and shoes.

Tribals oppose road construction in Orissa

March 31, 2010 at 7:16 PM

Bhubaneswar, Mar. 31 (ANI): At least five people were injured in a clash between police and tribals opposing construction of the Common Corridor Road in Kalinga Nagar - the steel hub of Orissa.

3 die, 120 hospitalised for drinking contaminated water in Maharashtra

March 7, 2010 at 8:10 PM

Solapur (Maharashtra), March 7 (ANI): At least three people died and about 120 had to be hospitalised as they reportedly drank contaminated water in Maharashtra's Solapur district here.

Uttar Pradesh villagers rely on 'hookah' to keep away the cold

January 21, 2010 at 12:15 PM

Khushaal Nagar (UP), Jan 21 (ANI): Hookah is no longer the luxury of the riches but now become the savior for many in Uttar Pradesh's Khushaal Nagar village.

Kalyan Singh launches Jan Kranti Party to be headed by son Rajbir

January 5, 2010 at 8:01 PM

Lucknow, Jan.5 (ANI): Former Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh launched a new political party-Jan Kranti Party-here on Tuesday on his 78th birthday.