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Everything you need to know about Qazi Sarai Urf Kankar Sarai: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Government has been trying to ensure hassle-free and fast movement of traffic: CM

May 25, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit laid the foundation stone for renovation of DTC Bus Terminal at Mehrauli. Delhi Assembly Speaker Dr. Yoganand Shastri, Transport Minister Ramakant Goswami,

Are Omar, Mehbooba hunting for 'safe' seats for 2014 polls? (Kashmir Newsletter)

May 18, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Srinagar, May 18 (IANS) Are Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti hunting for "safe" seats for the 2014 assembly elections? The question is particularly poignant in Abdullah's case as it would mean his moving away from a constituency that his grandfather and father have nursed since 1975 and which has gone out of the family's grasp only once.

Eight-year-old raped by neighbour

May 5, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) An eight-year-old girl was raped by a 40-year-old neighbour here, police said Sunday. The accused is on the run.

Man hangs self from tree in Delhi

May 4, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) A 30-year-old man committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree in a park here, police said.

Child rape: Second accused held from Bihar

April 22, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Patna, April 22 (IANS) The second accused in the five-year-old girl's rape case in Delhi has been arrested from Bihar, police said Monday.

Child rape case: Second accused held from Bihar

April 22, 2013 at 8:04 AM

Patna, April 22 (IANS) The second accused in the five-year-old girl's rape case in Delhi has been arrested from Bihar, police said Monday.

Juicy kebabs from Morocco on your platter (Food Review)

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Are you a kebab freak and do you love exploring kebabs from different regions? Then Zerzura is the place for you, offering authentic juicy kebabs from the Middle-East and Morocco on your plate.

More trouble for Musharraf after Pak SC calls for making Lal Masjid report public

April 19, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 19 (ANI): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has announced that it would make public the findings of the report by the Lal Masjid Commission, which will put former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf in more trouble if incriminating remarks are found against him in the report.

Art edges out history in Delhi's ancient Lado Sarai village (With Image)

April 11, 2013 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) A kilometre-long stretch of the ancient village of Lado Sarai, abutting the historic Qutb Minar archeological complex, bursts into rainbow colours every three months when at least eight of the 20-odd boutique art houses open their new exhibitions together in what has come to be known as the Lado Sarai Art Nite.

Six children injured in Delhi cylinder blast

April 7, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Six children received burns in an explosion sparked by a leaking cooking gas cylinder here Sunday morning, said police.

Seven missing as boat capsizes in UP

March 28, 2013 at 5:06 PM

Lucknow, March 28 (IANS) Seven people were Thursday missing after the boat they were in capsized on Yamuna river in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district, police said.

Delhi woman's killer sent to judicial custody

March 18, 2013 at 10:02 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday sent to judicial custody till March 30 a man who shot dead a woman here for allegedly interfering in his relationship with her friend.

More DTC buses for students

March 15, 2013 at 12:14 AM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Transport Minister Ramakant Goswami Thursday said frequency of Delhi Transport Corporation buses would be augmented for students.

Three held for robbing elderly couple

March 14, 2013 at 11:02 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Three people, including a driver, were arrested here for assaulting and robbing an elderly couple at their house, police said Thursday.

Yamuna Bachao Yatra to camp at Faridabad

March 10, 2013 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The Yamuna Bachao Yatra that was to enter the national capital Sunday decided camp outside Delhi at Sarai Khawaja in Faridabad.

Balochistan's prosecutor general mysteriously disappears

March 1, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 1 (ANI): Balochistan Prosecutor General Abdul Wasey Tareen has reportedly gone missing while travelling from Quetta to Islamabad.

Balochistan's prosecutor general mysteriously disappears

March 1, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 1 (ANI): Balochistan Prosecutor General Abdul Wasey Tareen has reportedly gone missing while travelling from Quetta to Islamabad.

Stop Shia massacre, Muslims urge global community

February 26, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Prominent Islamic scholars and intellectuals here Tuesday called upon the international community to help put an end to 'massacre' of the Shia Muslim community in Pakistan.

Woman shot dead for interfering in relationship, say cops

February 25, 2013 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Personal animosity was the reason behind the gunning down of a 25-year-old woman near the Sarai Kale Khan inter-state bus terminal here, as she was allegedly creating problems in the relationship between the assailant and her friend, police said Monday.

Gear up for Sufi music, Jahan-e-Khusrau fest is here

February 25, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Jahan-e-Khusrau is back with its 12th edition. From Indian names to Pakistani singer Abida Parveen and Mercan Dede from Istanbul, the festival promises to enthral music connoisseurs by presenting some of the eminent Sufi artists from across the world.

Govt. making all efforts to create amiable environment in Delhi, says Sheila Dikshit

February 25, 2013 at 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 25 (ANI): Asserting that there is a need to rectify all the mistakes, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Monday said the government is making all efforts to ensure that nobody in the national capital feels unsafe.

Woman killed in public view: Barkha Shukla calls for stringent laws, effective policing

February 25, 2013 at 12:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 25 (ANI): Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson Barkha Shukla Singh on Monday called for stringent laws and effective policing to ensure that that the national capital becomes a safe place for all, in particular the feminine gender.

Personal animosity behind woman's murder, say cops

February 25, 2013 at 11:23 AM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Personal animosity was the reason behind the murder of a 25-year-old woman who was shot dead near the Sarai Kale Khan bus terminal, police said Monday.

Woman shot dead in Delhi, assailants held

February 24, 2013 at 10:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman died after being shot thrice by two bike-borne youths here Sunday night, police said. Both the attackers have been arrested.

Bus catches fire, passengers safe

February 10, 2013 at 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) As many as 30 people had a narrow escape Sunday when a Delhi Transport Corporation bus they were travelling in caught fire due to sparking in its wires, said a fire department official.

First-ever elevated corridor ready to spread wings till INA market in Delhi

February 10, 2013 at 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): The first-ever elevated corridor, which was commissioned during the Commonwealth Games from Sarai Kale Khan to Nehru Stadium, is now ready to spread its wings.

The First ever elevated corridor ready to spread its wings:Sheila

February 10, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has said that that Delhi can already boast of having the world-class road and flyover infrastructure developed over the years from 1999 onwards.

Court orders food, medical care for pregnant women in shelters

February 1, 2013 at 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday directed the city government to provide food and medical facilities to homeless pregnant and lactating women residing at shelter homes here.

Incidents of female foeticide more in affluent families: Sheila Dikshit

January 24, 2013 at 7:03 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has exhorted the society to take a lesson from the heinous incident of 16th December, 2012. She described it as a ?Warning Bell? for the society and requested one and all to bring.

NHRC sends notice to Chhattisgarh over tribal girls' rapes

January 14, 2013 at 10:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Monday issued notice to the Chhattisgarh government and its police chief on the alleged rape of 11 minor tribal girls by a teacher and security guard of a government hostel in Kankar.

Delhi temperature breaks 43-year record, flights, trains disrupted

January 2, 2013 at 8:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) It was the coldest day in 43 years in the national capital Wednesday with the maximum temperature settling at 9.8 degrees Celsius, 11 notches below what is the average for the season.

Delhi temperature breaks 43-year record

January 2, 2013 at 7:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) It was the coldest day in 43 years in the national capital Wednesday with the maximum temperature settling at 9.8 degrees Celsius, 11 notches below what is the average for the season.

Pak-origin man charged with plotting terror attack on NYC to avenge drone attacks in Afghanistan

December 19, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Washington, Dec. 19 (ANI): A Pakistani-born man was planning to blow up a New York City landmark to avenge the deaths of U.S. drone attacks in Afghanistan, but lacked the money and material to carry out the plan, a federal prosecutor has said.

Woman gang-raped in Delhi bus, battles for life (Intro-Roundup)

December 17, 2012 at 10:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) A 23-year-old woman was battling for life here Monday after a gang of men tortured and raped her in a moving bus and threw her out on the road along with her boyfriend, police said.

Woman gang-raped in Delhi bus, battles for life (Roundup)

December 17, 2012 at 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) A 23-year-old woman was battling for life here Monday after a gang of men tortured and raped her in a moving bus and threw her out on the road along with her boyfriend, police said.

Woman gang-raped in Delhi, battles for life (Third Lead)

December 17, 2012 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) A 23-year-old woman was battling for life here Monday after a bunch of men raped her in a moving bus and threw her out on the road along with her badly beaten boyfriend, officials said.

Delhi gang-rape victim battles for life, four held (Third Lead)

December 17, 2012 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) As a girl in her 20s, a para-medical degree holder, battles for life at Safdarjung Hospital in the city following her gang-rape in a moving bus Sunday night, Delhi Police said four suspects have been held and CCTV footage of the bus has been recovered.

Historic flood channel in Kashmir becomes dysfunctional despite funds provided by state govt.

December 16, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Srinagar, Dec. 16 (ANI): An ancient flood channel in Srinagar has become dysfunctional despite the state government sanctioning the release of funds for its restoration and other water bodies of the valley.

When terrorists fought terrorists in Pakistan

December 10, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Islamabad, Dec 10 (IANS) Faction and sub-factions within militant forces are battling each other and opening up "new threats and new risks of even greater violence", said a Pakistani daily Monday.

Militants destroy another girls' school in Pakistan's Hangu district

December 5, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 5 (ANI): Three classrooms and the boundary wall of a government girls' middle school was destroyed after a bomb planted by unidentified militants exploded in Togh Sarai, Hangu district.

Two Pak-origin men in US charged in alleged terror plot

December 1, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Washington, Dec 1 (ANI): Two Pakistani-origin men in the United States have reportedly been charged with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and to use a weapon of mass destruction.

Six killed in Pakistan blast

November 24, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Islamabad, Nov 24 (IANS) At least six people, including two children, were killed and 20 others injured when a blast hit a Muharram procession in Pakistan's northwest district of Dera Ismail Khan Saturday morning, police said.

Facilitating GPS-fitted auto-rickshaws is government top priority:Goswami

November 24, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Delhi Transport Minister Ramakant Goswami has stated that the city government is committed to ensure issuance of 45,000 additional auto-rickshaw permits as per the instruction of Hon'ble Supreme Court.

Former JI chief says US, not Taliban behind convoy attack

November 20, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Islamabad, Nov. 20 (ANI): Former Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief, Qazi Hussain Ahmed, has said it is the US, and not the Taliban, which was involved in the attack on his convoy.

Pakistan, Afghanistan working on 'package deal' to lure Taliban into talks

November 14, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Islamabad, Nov. 14 (ANI): Pakistan and Afghanistan are working on a reconciliation "package deal" to be offered to the Afghan Taliban in a bid to bring a peaceful end to the decade-long conflict in the war-ravaged country.

Man with 25 cartons of illicit liquor artrested

November 7, 2012 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) A 42-year-old man was arrested here for his alleged involvement in supplying illicit liquor and 25 cartoons of illicit liquor were seized from his possession, police said Wednesday.

Thousands pour in for Congress rally

November 4, 2012 at 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Thousands of Congress party workers were still pouring in at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital where the party held a huge rally Sunday to support the government's economic reforms and policies.

Militant from Manipur nabbed in Delhi

November 2, 2012 at 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) A leader of a banned Manipuri militant group has been arrested in the national capital, Delhi Police said Friday.

Desperate Terrorist of Manipur arrested in Delhi

November 2, 2012 at 5:13 PM

Special Cell, Delhi Police has arrested one Ningthoujam Romen Singh Kumbi Thingel Leikai, District Bishnupur, Manipur who is Commander-in-Chief/ Financial Secretary of the KCP (MC), a faction of banned terrorist organization Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP)

Attack on LJP leader in Delhi

October 31, 2012 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) A Lok Janshakti Party leader escaped unhurt when two motorcycle-borne assailants shot at his car, police said Wednesday.

Two killed as truck falls off flyover in Delhi

October 31, 2012 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Two people died and two others were injured when a speeding truck loaded with apples drove off a flyover in Delhi in the wee hours of Wednesday, police said.

Police sub-inspector shot dead in Allahabad

October 24, 2012 at 8:39 AM

Lucknow, Oct 24 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a sub inspector of police and two others were murdered late Tuesday owing to a land dispute in Allahabad, police said. While two of the men were shot dead, one was beaten to death.

Hawker-turned-thief arrested with three others

October 20, 2012 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) A 19-year-old newspaper hawker who took to robbery fulfill his alcoholism and drug addiction, was arrested with three others, police said Saturday.

12-year trial ends with Rs.500 fine on gambler

October 18, 2012 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) After 12 years of trial, a court here has convicted a man for gambling after he pleaded guilty and slapped a fine of Rs.500 on him.

PoK woman publicly accuses Pak intelligence of kidnapping husband

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

London, Oct.17 (ANI): A woman in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) has publicly accused the intelligence services of kidnapping her husband.

India a motif for two Israeli writers

October 11, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Thiruvanathapuram, Oct 11 (IANS) India, its people, its religions and its scenic panoramas have exerted a powerful influence on two Israeli authors who have visited the country several times and plan further visits for ideas as well as fun.

Delhi to expand deal to preserve mounuments

October 8, 2012 at 10:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Delhi government Wednesday decided to expand a deal with the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) for the conservation of 16 historical monuments in the capital, an official said.

Israeli writers share memories, literature, ideas

October 5, 2012 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Two of Israel's well-known women writers - Dorit Rabinyan and Sarai Shavit - lent a touch of foreign glamour to the Delhi leg of the Kovalam Literary Festival 2012 here Wednesday and will go over to Kovalam this weekend.

Kovalam Literary Fest begins Saturday

October 5, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 5 (IANS) The fifth edition of the Kovalam Literary Festival (KLF) starts here Saturday after a stimulating first leg in New Delhi.

Man Booker nominee Jeet Thayil star of Kovalam Lit Fest

October 2, 2012 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Writer-poet Jeet Thayil, whose book "Narcopolis" has been shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, will be the star at the Kovalam Literary Festival 2012 in the capital Wednesday.

Jobless man found dead near highrise building

September 23, 2012 at 8:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) A 22-year-old unemployed man was found dead in mysterious circumstances near a highrise building here Sunday, police said.

Israel the flavour of Kovalam litfest

September 19, 2012 at 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Israel will be the flavour of the fifth edition of the Kovalam Literary Festival Oct 3 at the India International Centre in the capital followed by a two-day session at the Kanakakunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram Oct 5-6.

Protests erupt against blasphemous video in Srinagar

September 14, 2012 at 4:28 PM

Srinagar, Sep 14 (IANS) Dozens of Kashmiri protestors raised anti-US slogans against the controversial film "Innocence of Muslims" after Friday prayers at several places in Srinagar in the afternoon.

NHRC sends notice to Delhi government

September 12, 2012 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Wednesday issued notice to the Delhi government and police over the incident of a girl being crushed to death under a police barricade in south Delhi.

Four more held for air force employee's killing

September 10, 2012 at 11:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Four more people were arrested and a minor detained for the killing of an air force employee during an attack on his neighbour whose daughter had spurned one of them here, police said Monday. Three accused were held earlier.

Delhi bus corridor concept not bad: Court

September 10, 2012 at 10:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday said that the bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor concept and design is not bad.

Urgent call for protection of Pak Christians, blasphemy law amendment

September 10, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 10 (ANI): A panel of five speakers at a press conference by Centre for Legal Aid Assistance and Settlement (CLAAS) has demanded that the government should provide "total protection" to Pakistani Christians, including Rimsha Masih and her family.

Minor girl dies as barricade falls on her

September 3, 2012 at 10:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) A six-year-old girl died here after a police barricade fell on her, police said Monday.

Mercury slips after heavy rains, more rains expected

August 29, 2012 at 10:11 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Incessant rains over the last two days brought a sharp decline in the capital's maximum temperature to 31.2 degrees Celsius Wednesday, which was three notches below the season's average. More rainfall is expected Thursday.

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.......

More rain, more chaos in Delhi

August 29, 2012 at 12:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) It was a rained-out morning in the capital Wednesday with the season's heaviest showers resulting in several areas being waterlogged and the inevitable traffic snarls that snagged office-goers.

More rain, more chaos in Delhi

August 29, 2012 at 11:15 AM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) It was a rained out morning in the capital Wednesday with the season's heaviest showers resulting in several areas being waterlogged and the inevitable traffic snarls.

Heavy downpour in Delhi, traffic hit

August 25, 2012 at 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Heavy rains lashed Delhi Saturday, causing chaos on city roads. The hour-long downpour in some parts of the city brought traffic to a halt and flooded roads.

Delhi-Jaipur double-decker train starts from today

August 24, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Railway minister Mukul Roy and Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit flag off a double-decker, air-conditioned train from Delhi to Jaipur on Friday.

Travel to Jaipur in double-decker train

August 24, 2012 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Now travelling to Jaipur will be easier, with the Indian Railways Friday starting its second double-decker air conditioned train from Delhi to the Rajasthan capital.

More rain in Delhi spells chaos on city roads

August 24, 2012 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) A steady drizzle interspersed with heavy showers in some areas Friday saw the capital's traffic getting caught in long snarls as some road stretches were flooded and traffic signals went on the blink.

Season's heaviest shower halts Delhi, more rain likely

August 21, 2012 at 10:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) This monsoon season's heaviest shower drenched Delhi Tuesday, bringing traffic to a halt. Rainfall recorded in the past 8 hours was 28.2 mm even as the Met office forecast more rain ahead.

Future of community culture in plywood grid boxes (With Image)

August 21, 2012 at 10:24 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) A multi-purpose vertical box as the culture space of the future? When built space in crammed urban metropolises shrink to matchbox settlements, popular culture and intellectual activity will have to accommodate themselves in 3x6 metre community hubs.

Pak SC orders action against channels for airing 'obscene' programmes

August 7, 2012 at 6:41 PM

Islamabad, Aug 7 (ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has directed the acting chairman of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to take strict action against television channels airing 'obscene' programmes and advertisements.

Chronology of major Indian train accidents since 2000

July 30, 2012 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) In one of India's worst train tragedies and the biggest this year, at least 35 passengers were killed, most of them in their sleep, and 25 injured when a coach of the Delhi-Chennai Tamil Nadu Express caught fire near Nellore in Andhra Pradesh early Monday.

Man held for raping minor daughter

July 28, 2012 at 11:06 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) A man was arrested here for raping his 10-year-old daughter, police said Saturday.

Two minors raped in Delhi

July 10, 2012 at 11:12 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Two minors, including a six-year-old girl, were raped in separate incidents here Tuesday, police said, adding that both the accused - a juvenile and a government school teacher - were caught.

Haqqani's lawyers to challenge Memo commission's impartiality

July 8, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Islamabad, July 8 (ANI): Lawyers for Husain Haqqani are preparing a strong rebuttal, to what they describe as "ideological and political" findings of the inquiry commission, headed by Balochistan Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, after all controversies regarding the Supreme Court superceded its controversial decisions in the memo case.

Public art struggles to find its space in India (Feature with images)

June 23, 2012 at 11:31 AM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Art is making a serious effort to reach the masses in India with expositions in vantage public places despite official hurdles and poor awareness about art as a medium of dialogue that engages with the geography, society and culture of the site.

Security guard found dead in Delhi

June 21, 2012 at 7:17 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) A 30-year-old security guard, hailing from Uttar Pradesh (UP) was found murdered here Thursday, Delhi Police said.

Delhi cop robbed of seized bike by traffic violator

June 14, 2012 at 8:39 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) A Delhi traffic constable was attacked and robbed of a motorbike he had seized for a traffic violation by the errant owner and his accomplices, police said Thursday.

14 killed, nearly 40 wounded in Pakistan blast

June 7, 2012 at 10:48 PM

Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) At least 14 people, including two children, were killed and around 40 injured Thursday in a bomb blast outside an Islamic seminary in Pakistan's Quetta city, police said.

12 killed, 40 wounded in Pakistan blast

June 7, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) At least 12 people were killed and over 40 injured Thursday in a bomb blast outside a seminary in Pakistan's Quetta city, police said.

UP power corporation to open 168 online billing centres

June 7, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Lucknow, June 7 (IANS) Buoyed by the success of online billing services, the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) Thursday said it will soon open online payment facilities at 168 centres across the state.

Eight die in Pakistan blast

June 7, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) Eight people, including two children, were killed Thursday in a massive blast outside a seminary in Pakistan's Quetta city, a media report said.

Seven dead in Pakistan bus attack

May 25, 2012 at 5:51 PM

Islamabad, May 25 (IANS) At least seven people were killed in southern Pakistan when gunmen opened fire on a passenger bus, a media report said Friday.

Seven killed in Pakistan bus attack

May 25, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Islamabad, May 25 (IANS) At least seven people were killed in southern Pakistan when gunmen opened fire on a passenger bus, a media report said Friday.

Kupwara is waiting to be unveiled

May 25, 2012 at 2:12 PM

Kupwara, May 25 (ANI): A long list of synonyms to describe its enigmatic charm, several books narrating its complex past and the struggling present, poets still fascinated to the silent depths of its vistas and a conspicuous side yet to be discovered - that's the way we have seen and known Kashmir, the oft-quoted "heaven on earth".

Pakistani clerics condemn use of religion for terrorism

May 21, 2012 at 10:27 PM

Islamabad, May 21 (IANS) Around 40 religious leaders in Pakistan launched a front -- National Solidarity Council -- Monday to promote sectarian harmony and resolve disputes and oppose the use of religion for terrorism.

Memogate scandal: Commission orders forensic test of Ijaz's Blackberry phone, computer

May 6, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Islamabad, May 6 (ANI): The judicial commission probing the Memogate scandal will be sending its secretary to London to conduct forensic tests on Mansoor Ijaz's Blackberry phone and computer, prompting Husain Haqqani's counsel to boycott the commission proceedings.

Man attempts suicide at Metro station

May 5, 2012 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) A 55-year-old retired government employee was critically injured Saturday after he attempted to commit suicide by jumping in front of a Delhi Metro train at the INA station here, officials said. This was the third such incident in three days.

Six hurt in 15 blasts across Pakistan province

May 2, 2012 at 10:58 AM

Islamabad, May 2 (IANS) At least six people were injured in 15 blasts across Pakistan's Sindh province Wednesday, a media report said.

Woman killed by father-in-law

April 30, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman was reportedly killed by her father-in-law in south Delhi's Neb Sarai area, police said Monday.

CNG supply to be affected in parts of Delhi Sunday: IGL

April 27, 2012 at 5:54 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The supply of compressed natural gas (CNG) in Sarai Kale Khan and Sukhdev Vihar areas in Delhi would be affected Sunday due to modification work in the pipeline network, Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) said Friday.

Great education debate: will it create a revolution or social friction?

April 15, 2012 at 4:19 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The beginning of a revolution in education or a cloud on the autonomy of private institutions and a financial burden on the middle class?