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Everything you need to know about Para Pipaliya: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Para Pipaliya: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Not easy to shoot intimate scenes with actors: Abhishek Choubey

June 18, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Abhishek Choubey, who has helmed intimate scenes between Arshad Warsi and Huma Qureshi, as well as Madhuri Dixit and Naseeruddin Shah, for "Dedh Ishqiya", says it isn't easy to can love scenes with actors unless they trust their director completely.

23 militants killed in Pakistan

June 1, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Islamabad, June 1 (IANS) At least 23 militants were killed in an overnight operation launched by Pakistan Army in the country's northwest tribal area of Kurram Agency, a media report said Saturday.

23 militants killed in military operation in NW Pakistan

June 1, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Beijing, June 1 (Xinhua-ANI): At least 23 militants were killed in an overnight operation launched by Pakistan army in the country 's northwest tribal area of Kurram Agency, reported local media ARY on Saturday.

12 die in Brazil boat sinking

April 20, 2013 at 8:36 AM

Rio De Janeiro, April 20 (IANS) At least 12 people died, 50 injured and 20 went missing when their boat sank in the Ariri river in the heart of the Amazonian region early Friday, official reports said.

10 killed in Brazil plane crash

March 14, 2013 at 8:06 AM

Rio de Janeiro, March 14 (IANS) Ten people were killed when their single-engine plane crashed in a dense forest region in northern Brazil, officials said.

Para-swimmer Karmakar turns para-cyclist

March 2, 2013 at 4:51 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Prasanta Karmakar, the only Indian to make a splash in para-swimming, is all set to leave the pool for sthe pedals and will be seen setting the tracks on fire at the Hero Asian Cycling Championship slated for March 5.

Work collectively to make Arunachlaees richest Indians: Govenor

January 26, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Itanagar, Jan. 26 (ANI): Describing Arunachal Pradesh as a microcosm of India that recorded one of the highest per capita incomes, Governor Gen. (Retd.) J.J. Singh on Saturday exhorted the Arunachalees to work collectively to achieve the status of 'Richest Indians' while contributing to nation building.

Rahul Dravid, Mary Kom to get Padma Bhushan

January 25, 2013 at 10:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Former India cricket skipper Rahul Dravid and London Olympics bronze medalist boxer M.C. Mary Kom were Friday named for the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award.

Three guerrillas killed in two Kashmir gunfights

December 13, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Srinagar, Dec 13 (IANS) Three separatist guerrillas were killed and four security men injured in two separate gun fights between guerrillas and security forces in Kashmir Thursday, police said.

Judges have to give details of foreign trips: SC

December 10, 2012 at 9:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday restored a government rule requiring apex court and high court judges to keep the home and external affairs ministries in the loop when travelling abroad, even on private visits.

Panel to modify rule on poll expenditure, SC told

November 26, 2012 at 8:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) The Election Commission Monday agreed in the Supreme Court to modify its instruction on poll expenditure used for random search and seizure of unexplained cash and other illicit articles often used for inducing voters.

SC slams centre over 2G auction

November 19, 2012 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The government Monday came under fire for not complying with the Supreme Court's order to auction the entire spectrum that became available following the cancellation of 122 2G licences in 22 circles in February.

Wide swath of Brazil hit by blackout

October 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 27 (IANS/EFE) Electric equipment that caught fire between two substations caused a blackout in nine states of northeastern Brazil as well as in the capital city of Brasilia and numerous municipalities of two northern states, officials said Friday.

Human rights protection needs police reform, says Justice Balakrishnan

October 19, 2012 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson Justice K.G. Balakrishnan has said steps should also be taken to increase the number of police personnel in various parts of the country to expedite the process of fast investigation and hearing for conviction of criminals.

NRO implementation case: Pak Govt. files review petition against Sept 18 decision

October 9, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Islamabad, Oct.9 (ANI): The Pakistan Government on Tuesday filed a review petition against the Supreme Court's order of Sept 18 pertaining to the contempt of court case against the prime minister in the NRO implementation case.

Time for Neymar to leave Brazil: Santos coach

October 2, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 2 (IANS) Santos coach Muricy Ramalho has launched a withering verbal attack on Brazilian referees, saying they are driving Neymar out of Brazil.

Berlusconi's showgirl-turned-councillor strips off for Milan fashion week

September 25, 2012 at 2:19 PM

London, September 25 (ANI): Silvio Berlusconi's councillor Nicole Minetti, who was, accused of dressing as a nun and then stripping down to her underwear at one of his infamous bunga bunga parties earlier this year, stripped off yet again but this time on the catwalk at Milan Fashion Week.

Para teachers protest at Nitish Kumar's public meeting

September 23, 2012 at 6:03 PM

Patna, Sep 23 (IANS) Hundreds of contractual para teachers in Bihar staged a protest against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at a public meeting in the state Sunday, police said.

DCECE and BCECE (LE) result 2012 declared: Check results

September 12, 2012 at 5:50 PM

DCECE and BCECE (LE) result 2012 has been declared. The announcement of the results has ended the eager wait of the students who had appeared for the examination conducted by the BCECE board Patna.

China gets 300th gold in Paralympic history

September 7, 2012 at 1:11 PM

London, Sep 7 (IANS) Para-athlete Zhao Xu took China's 300th gold medal in Paralympic history here Thursday, winning the men's 100m-T46 final.

President Mukherjee presents National Sports Awards

August 29, 2012 at 11:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee presented the National Sports Awards at a function at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Wednesday.

Olympians with Haryana connection earn millions

August 12, 2012 at 6:49 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 12 (IANS) It pays to be a Haryanvi for now - with or without a medal in the London Olympics.

Manmohan Singh's helicopter returns mid-way from Kokrajhar

July 28, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Guwahati, July 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's visit to the violence-hit Assam's Kokrajhar District was cut short on Saturday after his helicopter developed a technical snag and could not land there.

Manmohan Singh arrives in violence-hit Assam to review situation(Update: Manmohan)

July 28, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Guwahati, July 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday arrived in violence-hit Assam to take stock of the situation.

Constable (GD) result for CISF, CRPF, BSF and SSB declared: Check results

July 9, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Constable (GD) result for CISF, CRPF, BSF and SSB has been declared. The results of both male and female categories have been declared. The results are available on the staff selection commission website http://ssc.nic.in

Haryana's Olympians to get Rs.11 lakh reward

June 1, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Chandigarh, June 1 (IANS) All players from Haryana participating in the London Olympics next month will get a reward money of Rs.11 lakh each, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda announced here Friday.

Tripura farmers released by banned outfit

May 30, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Agartala, May 30 (IANS) A crackdown by Bangladesh security forces has forced a separatist outfit to release three farmers kidnapped 23 days ago from Tripura and taken across the border, police said here Wednesday.

Parliament panel slams media report on troop movement

April 30, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Dismissing a media report that the Indian Army moved troops unauthorisedly towards the national capital on Jan 16/17 night, a parliamentary panel Monday expressed 'regret' over the 'wrong inferences, surmises and conjectures' of the newspaper.

No action taken on troops' movement to Delhi: Antony

April 30, 2012 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Less than a week after clarifying that the troops movement reported on the night of Jan 16/17 was 'purely for training purposes', Defence Minister A.K. Antony again told parliament Monday that the mobilisation was for 'routine training exercises' and hence 'no action was taken to fix responsibility'.

Strike halts work on mega-dam in Brazil

April 24, 2012 at 9:48 AM

Rio de Janeiro, April 24 (IANS/EFE) A strike Monday effectively halted work on Brazil's giant Belo Monte hydroelectric dam, a controversial project in the heart of Amazonia that has drawn bitter opposition from environmentalists and locals.

Forces of globalization have created interlinked, interdependent world: Patil

January 25, 2012 at 9:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): Asserting that we are today living in a world that is complex and challenging, President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Wednesday said the forces of globalization have created an interlinked and interdependent world.

Twins born with two heads and one body in Brazil

December 22, 2011 at 1:05 PM

Melbourne, Dec 22 (ANI): A Brazilian woman has given birth to twins with two perfectly formed heads and one body.

RECOLLECTIONS OF A COMMUNICATOR: Fortieth anniversary of 1971 Indo-Pak war (Article)

December 15, 2011 at 11:29 AM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): The sub-continent will be observing the fortieth anniversary of the birth of Bangladesh on Friday. In Bangladesh, it will be celebrated as the fulfillment of the wishes of the people, who led a brave battle under Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. In Pakistan, it will be an occasion to recall with regret how the country was dismembered due to the ambitions of a few leaders, both military and political, because of their refusal to honour the verdict of the people in elections held for the National Assembly which would have made Sheikh Mujibur Rahman the natural choice for being the Prime Minister of the country.

India International Trade Fair 2011 begins today

November 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM

The 31st India International Trade Fair 2011 (IITF) opened today at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi....

Russell Brand slammed by Para-Olympians over demeaning comments

September 12, 2011 at 7:53 PM

London, Sept 12 (ANI): Russell Brand has been criticised by Paraolympic athletes for calling the sport as merely having a "novelty value", at his recent stand-up gig.

Walkathon organised in Bangalore to spread importance of physiotherapy

September 11, 2011 at 2:03 PM

Bangalore. Sep 11 (ANI): A walkathon was organised here on Sunday to spread awareness about the importance of physiotherapy.

Brit Army to get supergun to counter Taliban snipers

March 18, 2011 at 4:50 PM

London, Mar 18 (ANI): The British Army is testing rifles fitted with a "gunfire locator" pod which uses sonar to calculate an enemy's position within 1.3 seconds in order to counter Taliban snipers in Afghanistan.

Beggars, sex workers and eunuchs get place in Census 2011 as other category

February 6, 2011 at 2:13 PM

Agartala, Feb 6 (ANI): In the ongoing first phase of census count in Agartala, beggars, sex workers and eunuchs have got a place in the Indian Census 2011 as the other category.

Chinese officials denies corruption allegations related to Asian Games

December 27, 2010 at 4:49 PM

Beijing, Dec 27 (ANI): Senior officials of the host city Guangzhou have said that the recent Asian Games and the Asian Para Games were conducted honestly and within the budget.

Chinese officials denies corruption allegations related to Asian Games

December 27, 2010 at 4:49 PM

Beijing, Dec 27 (ANI): Senior officials of the host city Guangzhou have said that the recent Asian Games and the Asian Para Games were conducted honestly and within the budget.

Internal security situation improving, says Home Ministry

December 16, 2010 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday said the government took several measures in 2010 to meet the internal security challenges following which the nation is better prepared today to deal with these challenges than it was two years ago.

'Operation Mousetrap' launched against Taliban mice plaguing Brit troops in Helmand!

November 19, 2010 at 4:55 PM

Helmand, Nov 19 (ANI): Britain's toughest troops deployed in Afghanistan are calling for more equipment to battle 'new insurgents in Helmand- mice'.

Recruitment of Constable in CPMF is being done as per MHA scheme: Maken

November 16, 2010 at 9:21 PM

New Delhi, Nov.16 (ANI): Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Ajay Maken informed on Tuesday that recruitment of constable in Central Para Military Forces is being conducted as per scheme issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, in which 60 percent of vacancies are being allotted amongst all States/Union Territories on the basis of population ratio.

Govt. expenditure on modernisation of Central Para Military Forces revealed

November 9, 2010 at 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov.9 (ANI): The Government on Tuesday informed that it approved a five-year plan (2002-07) for modernisation of six Central Para Military Forces.

Ban on barbecues to leave Chinese food lovers' 'mouth watering' during Asian Games

November 6, 2010 at 5:07 PM

Beijing, Nov 6 (ANI): Chinese lovers of barbecue food seem to have been disappointed by the news that major barbecue venues in Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong province, have been closed to ensure good air quality for the upcoming 2010 Asian Games and Asian Para Games.

Resumption of Bru repatriation to Mizoram welcomed

November 3, 2010 at 6:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (ANI): The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) has welcomed the resumption of the repatriation of Bru internally displaced persons to Mizoram from today.

China's Guangdong province bans barbeque stalls in 11 cities ahead of Asian Games

October 26, 2010 at 9:49 AM

New Delhi, Oct. 26 (ANI): The Chinese province of Guangdong has decided to ban street barbeque stalls in 11 cities between Nov 1 and Dec 20, a period during which the city of Guangzhou will host the 16th Asian Games and the Asian Para Games.

Brit triple-amputee paratrooper to take part in Washington marathon

October 25, 2010 at 12:04 PM

London, Oct 25(ANI): A British paratrooper who lost both legs and an arm fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan, will defy his injuries to take part in Marine Corp Marathon in Washington next Sunday.

Guangzhou authorities to remove 40 percent of vehicles on roads during Asiad

October 25, 2010 at 11:25 AM

Guangzhou (China), Oct. 25 (ANI): The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou will remove about 40 percent of its vehicles from the roads to improve air quality and ease traffic congestion during the s Asian Games and Asian Para Games to be held in November and December respectively this year.

China creates 100 police checkpoint 'firewall' month ahead of Guangzhou Asian Games

October 11, 2010 at 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (ANI): China has activated 100 police checkpoints on the roads and waterways to host city Guangzhou to form a security firewall, with one month to go before the opening of the 2010 Asian Games.

Asiad Daily to promote November Games, Guangzhou 60-days before opening

September 14, 2010 at 3:46 PM

Guangzhou (China): While the 2010 Commonwealth Games to be hosted in New Delhi continues to be faced by problems related to preparedness, construction, traffic management, player movement and security, the official English-language journal of the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games has launched its inaugural issue 60 days before the opening of the Games.

6ft 9in teen forced to quit school because she cannot fit on the school bus

August 31, 2010 at 2:01 PM

London, August 31 (ANI): A Brazilian teenager who stands 6ft 9in has been forced to leave school, because she cannot fit on the school bus.

Rescue and relief operation continues in full swing in Leh

August 8, 2010 at 9:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug.8 (ANI): The Government on Sunday stated that the rescue and relief operation was being carried out in full swing in the devastated Leh.

China guarantees overseas media rights to cover Asian Games

August 3, 2010 at 1:44 PM

Beijing, August 3 (ANI): China has guaranteed that overseas media will be given freedom to cover the 16th Asian Games scheduled for Nov 12-27 and the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Para Games for disabled Asian athletes in december.

Govt. reveals attrition in Central paramilitary forces

July 27, 2010 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): The Government on Tuesday revealed the details of attrition in the Central Para Military Forces while stating superannuation, retirement, removal from service on account of disciplinary proceedings, death or disability, resignation and voluntary retirement, as its main reasons.

Centre reveals paramilitaries welfare funding for three years

July 27, 2010 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): The Government on Tuesday said that the received proposal of welfare activities from different sections of Central Para Military Forces are considered by the Government from time to time.

China's Guangzhou city ready to host Asian Games, as Delhi struggles with CWG 2010

July 27, 2010 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): Even as New Delhi continues to wrestle with meeting construction and city upkeep deadlines for the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG) to be held in October, the Chinese city of Guangzhou has announced it is ready to host the16th Asian Games.

Sustained coordination between Centre, States needed to deal with Maoists: PM

July 14, 2010 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday called for sustained coordination between the Centre and the States to deal with the Left-wing extremism.

Scholarship scheme for medicos to attract them to para-medical services

June 29, 2010 at 7:44 PM

New Delhi, June 29(ANI): The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday approved a scholarship scheme for offering scholarship to twenty-five candidates getting admission to selected medical colleges in the country.

Call charges for paramilitary personnel deployed in border areas reduced

April 17, 2010 at 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked BSNL to reduce the call charges so that the personnel of the Central Para Military Force posted in remote/forward areas can contact their families at the minimum possible expense.

Dot reduces call charges of satellite phones for para military forces in border areas

April 12, 2010 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (ANI): In a gesture to benefit all Para Military Forces serving along the border outposts throughout the country, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has decided to reduce the call charges from Rs. 5 per minute to Rs. 1 per minute for Satellite Phones for them.

Charlotte Church learning karate to stay fit

April 12, 2010 at 3:36 PM

London, April 12 (ANI): Welsh singer Charlotte Church is said to be keeping fit by learning karate at a secret SAS training hideout.

100,000 houses being built for Central Para Military Forces

March 23, 2010 at 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched an ambitious mega housing project for the construction of about 100,000 houses across the country for Central Para-Military Forces (CPMF).

Boxing transforming lives of underprivileged youth in Kolkata

March 17, 2010 at 3:07 PM

Kolkata, Mar 17 (ANI): The poverty-stricken, unemployed youth of the Bagdi Para slum in Kolkata have found a way out from a life of crime, drudgery and anonymity through boxing.

Srinagar shutdown paralysises normal life

March 1, 2010 at 4:32 PM

Srinagar, Mar 1 (ANI): A shutdown call given by the separatist Hurriyat Conference against Chinkipora Sopore incident paralysed normal life in Srinagar, as the streets wore a deserted look on the day of Holi festival.

Indian Air Force to showcase 'Vayu Shakti-2010' at Pokhran today

February 28, 2010 at 11:45 AM

Pokhran (Rajasthan), Feb 28 (ANI): The Indian Air Force will display its full combat power capability when 'Vayu Shakti-2010', its biggest firepower demonstration is unleashed at the Pokhran firing ranges this evening.

Chidambaram describes budget as "a very balanced effort"

February 26, 2010 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday described the annual Budget 2010-2011 as "a very balanced effort" marked by a mature assessment of the state of the economy.

Pulwama encounter on, 1 terrorist killed

January 12, 2010 at 1:21 PM

Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir), Jan 12 (ANI): The Security forces on Tuesday killed one terrorist in the Pulwama encounter that began more than 17 hours ago.

A K Antony to visit Jammu today

January 12, 2010 at 10:04 AM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony will visit Jammu on Tuesday to review the security situation in the region.

Centre asks bidders to submit fresh samples of bulletproof jackets

January 11, 2010 at 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): The Union Home Ministry on Monday decided to ask the bidders to submit fresh samples of bullet proof jackets.

A K Antony to visit Jammu tomorrow

January 11, 2010 at 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony is expected to visit Jammu on Tuesday (January 12) to review the security situation in the region.

Discovery of lost Amazon complex hints at previously unknown ancient society

January 5, 2010 at 12:59 PM

Washington, January 5 (ANI): A new study, which took into account satellite images of the upper Amazon Basin, has revealed hundreds of circles, squares, and other geometric shapes once hidden by forest, which hint at a previously unknown ancient society that flourished in the Amazon.

Govt. plans to procure bulletproof jackets for para-military forces

December 8, 2009 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec.8 (ANI): The Government has proposed to procure Bullet Proof Jackets for the Para Military Forces (PMFs).

Special Forces modernisation keeping in view Taliban menace: Army Chief

October 30, 2009 at 10:49 AM

Agra, Oct 30 (ANI): To guard the territorial integrity and national security from any quarter, the Army Chief, General Deepak Kapoor, has assured that security forces are ready to face any challenge from the Taliban, and added that Special Forces modernisation is being done keeping in view asymmetric and fourth generation warfare.

Dehradun hosts three-day badminton tournament for specially-abled

October 26, 2009 at 4:20 PM

Dehradun, Oct 26 (ANI): About 70 specially-abled badminton players are participating in a special three-day badminton tournament in Dehradun.

No deployment of armed forces for anti-Naxal combat operation: Govt

October 10, 2009 at 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Oct.10 (ANI): The Government on Saturday ruled out the possibility of deployment of armed forces in anti-Naxal combat operation.

Air power display dominates IAF's 77th anniversary

October 8, 2009 at 12:52 PM

Hindon (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 8 (ANI): The Indian Air Force today celebrated its 77th anniversary with a breathtaking display of air power by its frontline fighter aircrafts, followed by a thrilling aerobatics performance by its Surya Kiran and Sarang teams.

Army officers Mohit Sharma, Sreeram Kumar get Ashok Chakra

August 14, 2009 at 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): Major Mohit Sharma and Major D. Sreeram Kumar have been awarded with the country's highest peace time gallantry award Ashok Chakra.

Centre announces special allowances for paramilitary personnel fighting Naxals

July 22, 2009 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, July 22(ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has announced special allowances for paramilitary forces fighting the Maoist insurgency on par with the Army.

Centre announces special allowances for paramilitary personnel fighting Naxals

July 22, 2009 at 5:39 PM

New Delhi, July 22(ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has announced special allowances for paramilitary forces fighting the Maoist insurgency on par with the Army.

Additional sum of Rs. 430 crore to modernise police machinery in states

July 6, 2009 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (ANI): For modernization of police force in the States, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has proposed an additional amount of Rs. 430 crore over and above the provision in the Interim Budget.

Centre approves revised Scheme for recruitment of constables in central police forces

July 5, 2009 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, July 5(ANI): The Centre has approved a revised scheme for recruitment of constables in Central Para Military Forces. The new scheme aims at making the process of recruitment more objective and maximizing the use of technology in recruitment.

Anthrax outbreak in Gujarat

June 5, 2009 at 1:08 PM

Nandol (Gujarat), June 5 (ANI): The death of 23 sheep believed to be due to the deadly disease of anthrax at Nandol village in Dahgam Taluk sub-division of Gandhinagar district has created panic among the livestock owners.

Punjab's differently-able boy eager to earn glory in badminton world

May 15, 2009 at 10:23 AM

Telupura (Ferozepur), May 15 (ANI): Determined to achieve success in life, a village boy here is all set to bring glory to his village and country through sports despite being physically challenged.

Chavez's gift to Obama becomes bestseller overnight

April 19, 2009 at 7:55 PM

Port of Spain, April 19 (Xinhua) A book that was presented to US President Barak Obama by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at a regional leaders' summit here, rocketed to bestseller status overnight on the online bookstore Amazon.com.

Joint patrolling of India-Bangladesh border resumed

March 29, 2009 at 1:51 PM

Agartala, March 29 (IANS) Indian and Bangladeshi frontiers guards have resumed joint patrolling along the border after a brief suspension of the combined vigil following a mutiny by the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) troopers in Dhaka last month, officials said here Sunday.

Conservation of coral reef in Lakshadweep

March 26, 2009 at 1:39 PM

Kavaratti Islands (Lakshadweep), Mar 26 (ANI): Indian army has undertaken an expedition in Lakshadweep Islands to spread awareness amongst the locals to save the island's fragile ecosystem.

Indian army pilot creates record in Para motor flying

March 25, 2009 at 4:53 PM

Lakshadweep, Mar 25 (ANI): An Indian army pilot created a unique record in flying by covering two main islands of Lakshadweep on the Indian coast by a Para motor at a height of over 2000 feet.

Jharkhand temporary teachers to field poll candidates

March 24, 2009 at 2:17 PM

Ranchi, March 24 (IANS) Unhappy with their payscales and working conditions, temporary teachers in Jharkhand have decided to either field their own candidates for the elections or support those who will fulfil their demands.

Friends, family pay homage to slain army officer

March 23, 2009 at 9:25 PM

Ghaziabad, March 23 (IANS) The body of Major Mohit Sharma, killed in a gun battle with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir Sunday, was brought to his home here Monday as the family and friends bid a tearful goodbye to the soldier.

Army to undertake Blue Waters Expedition in Lakshadweep Islands

March 20, 2009 at 6:50 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 20 (ANI): In keeping with the rich traditions of the Indian Army, the 54 Infantry Division is undertaking a unique expedition called the "Bison Blue Waters Expedition" from Indian mainland to the Lakshadweep Islands.

Chidambaram to visit Orissa on Friday

March 19, 2009 at 1:01 AM

The Union Home Minister P Chidambaram is scheduled to visit Orissa on Friday (March 20) to review the overall security situation ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Actress Richardson was not allowed early medical help: Report

March 19, 2009 at 10:12 AM

Toronto, March 19 (IANS) British actress Natasha Richardson, who died Wednesday from head injuries suffered on a Canadian ski hill, could get not timely help, reports here said. Para-medics, who rushed to the actress after her fall on the ski hill near Montreal Monday, were turned away by emergency workers and told they were not needed.

Government providing sophisticated weapons for anti-terror operations: Jaiswal

February 18, 2009 at 9:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb.18 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Home Shriprakash Jaiswal on Wednesday said in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha that the induction of new weapons, equipments and technology for security forces is a continuous process.

Sixth pay commission benefits over 4.5 million central government employees

February 16, 2009 at 2:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): The Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission approved by the Government has benefited over 4.5 million Central Government Employees including Defence forces and Para-Military forces and over 30 lakh Pensioners.

Govt. goes ahead with first phase of para-military pull out from Kandhamal

January 15, 2009 at 9:20 PM

Bhubaneshwar, Jan.15 (ANI): At least 12 companies (over 1200 personnel) of the Central Para-Military force, including seven companies from Orissa's Kandhamal district, have been withdrawn from Orissa on Thursday.

Trinamool wins Nandigram; Congress, Left win one seat each

January 9, 2009 at 7:09 PM

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress Friday snatched from West Bengal's ruling Left Front the troubled Nandigram constituency, which had witnessed violent protests against a proposed industrial project.

I can't make 'Heera Mandi' without Begum Para: Bhansali

December 14, 2008 at 1:39 PM

Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who worked with yesteryears glamour girl Begum Para in 'Saawariya', is deeply saddened by her death and wonders how he will make 'Heera Mandi' without her.

Ahmedabad blasts 'mastermind' innocent: rights body

December 14, 2008 at 1:38 PM

Lucknow, Dec 14 (IANS) A fact-finding team of the People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) has given a clean-chit to Abu Bashar Qasmi who was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh police four months back and declared the mastermind of the Ahmedabad serial blasts by the Gujarat police.

Group of Ministers to monitor Commonwealth Games preparations

December 4, 2008 at 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec.4 (ANI): The Central Government has constituted a Group of Ministers (GOM) to ensure that preparations for Commonwealth Games progresses as per schedule.