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

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

Sarabjit Singh cremated with full state honours at native village in Punjab

May 3, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Bhikhiwind (Punjab), May 3 (ANI): A sea of humanity that included political leaders like Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, the state's Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and other dignitaries stood witness as the mortal remains of Sarabjit Singh, the Indian prisoner who died in a Pakistan hospital yesterday, was consigned to flames in his native village Bhikhiwind on Friday afternoon with full state honours.

Shiv Sena leaders, supporters bid tearful farewell to iconic leader Bal Thackeray

November 19, 2012 at 7:23 PM

Mumbai, Nov.18 (ANI): Leaders and supporters of the right-wing Shiv Sena, besides prominent people and commoners from other walks of life, bid a tearful and sad farewell to Maharashtra's iconic leader Balasaheb Thackeray at Mumbai's Shivaji Park late on Sunday evening.

At my age who will offer me central roles: Rehana Sultan

October 23, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) "Dastak" fame actress Rehana Sultan, who is making a comeback after 28 years with Sudhir Mishra's "Inkaar", is happy with the small role and says she is open to more such offers.

BJP calls Sonia 'Super PM', accuses her of supporting rampant corruption

August 28, 2012 at 11:46 AM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday launched a counter attack on the ruling UPA Government over the coal blocks allocation issue, saying the 'Super Prime Minister' Sonia Gandhi and other Congress leaders want the main opposition party to support them over the rampant corruption.

India, China to resume dialogue on non-proliferation

April 13, 2012 at 10:19 PM

Moscow, April 13 (IANS) In an important trust-building step, India and China Friday decided to resume their bilateral dialogue on disarmament and non-proliferation. The two rising Asian powers also pressed for an early meeting to firm up the contours of their proposed maritime dialogue.

11 new ministers inducted in Pakistan

April 13, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Islamabad, April 13 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani expanded his council of ministers Friday with the induction of 11 new faces.

Krishna raises issue of Indian traders in Shanghai with China

April 13, 2012 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna has raised the issue of the Indian traders in Shanghai with China and suggested that the matter be brought to a speedy and satisfactory resolution.

Supervisor, two workers killed in lift accident

April 3, 2012 at 11:44 PM

Gurgaon, April 3 (IANS) A supervisor and two workers killed when a lift they were using broke down and plumeted eight stories in a under construction building here Tuesday, police said

Case against Power Corp staff for contractor's murder

March 31, 2012 at 10:32 PM

Ghaziabad, March 31 (IANS) Police Saturday registered a criminal case against Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation staff for abducting and killing a contractor engaged in their department, following orders of a court.

One of two court martial charges against Pak army Brigadier dropped

March 20, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Islamabad, Mar 20 (ANI): A Field General Court Martial (FGCM) where Brigadier (retd) Ali Brig Ali was being tried has dropped one of two charges against him.

One of two court martial charges against Pak army Brigadier dropped

March 20, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Islamabad, Mar 20 (ANI): A Field General Court Martial (FGCM) where Brigadier (retd) Ali Brig Ali was being tried has dropped one of two charges against him.

Abduction of Indian traders in China an isolated incident, says Vayalar Ravi

January 5, 2012 at 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (ANI): Asserting that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued an advisory to Indian traders urging them to be vigilant, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi on Thursday said the abduction of two traders in Yiwu city in China was an isolated incident.

Bollywood fraternity mourns Jagjit Singh's demise

October 10, 2011 at 10:06 PM

Mumbai, Oct 10 (ANI): Bollywood has expressed its grief over the demise of eminent Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh and noted that his death marks the end of an era of singing.

Amarnath Yatra: An environmental disaster in the making

August 8, 2011 at 4:02 PM

Srinagar, Aug.8 (ANI): The Amarnath Shiv Lingam has melted once again, ten days before the yatra has ended officially. No one should be surprised or shocked. For the amount of pressure that the shrine board puts on the cave, it's a miracle the lingam lasted this long.

From Ilhaam to Aghaz - The struggle of organising a charity music concert in Kashmir

July 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM

Srinagar, July 7 (ANI): In the end 'Ilhaam' transformed into 'Aghaaz' to exert past the 'Music is haraam' edict to stage a successful charity concert in front of hundreds of young Kashmiri men and women at the SKIIC auditorium on Tuesday. And what normally would have been a political non-event of sorts gave rare insights into the gradual radicalisation of institutions and individuals in Kashmir.

"Down-to-earth" Pak pacer Amir leaves club cricketers impressed

June 12, 2011 at 4:28 PM

London, June 12(ANI): Banned Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir's troubles have compounded following his appearance at a club match in Surrey last week, but he has managed to earn the goodwill of his team mates.

'Terrorism works' Islamic preacher told students at UK University

June 7, 2011 at 11:33 AM

London, June 7 (ANI): An Islamic preacher told his students that it was difficult to argue with the views of Osama bin Laden and said "terrorism works" during a speech at a university in London.

India, Afghanistan sign MoU on culture

May 27, 2011 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): India and Afghanistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further enhance cultural ties here on Friday.

Indo-Afghan pact inked on capacity building in information and broadcasting sector

May 24, 2011 at 8:05 PM

New Delhi, May 24(ANI): In a major initiative to boost cooperation in critical sectors of Information and Broadcasting, India and Afghanistan today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for capacity building.

An assassination gone askew

April 22, 2011 at 2:03 PM

Srinagar, Apr. 22 (ANI): When on the 8th of April 2011, an IED targeted and killed Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith (JAH) president and Islamic scholar Maulvi Showkat Ahmad Shah right at the threshold of the Ahl-e-Hadith mosque in Maisuma, Srinagar, where he was to deliver his Friday sermon; it was a slap on the face of the Jammu and Kashmir Police.

ICC announces squads for World Cricket League Division 7 in Botswana

April 17, 2011 at 8:51 PM

Dubai, Apr 17(ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the 14-man squads for the six teams - Nigeria, Japan, Norway, Germany, Kuwait and Botswana - participating in the World Cricket League Division 7 (WCL Div. 7) next month in Botswana.

Nation pays homage to Bhimrao Ambedkar on his 120th birth anniversary

April 14, 2011 at 10:27 PM

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil led the nation in paying homage to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, on his 120th Birth anniversary here today.

Lahore protests against terrorism, attacks on Sufi shrines

February 6, 2011 at 11:33 PM

Lahore, Feb.6 (ANI): A rally was staged in Lahore, the capital of Pakistan's Punjab province, on Sunday, against militancy and attacks on Sufi shrines.

A positive mood allows you to think more creatively

December 16, 2010 at 12:23 PM

Washington, Dec 16 (ANI): Ever wondered why some people like to watch funny videos at work? Well, they may be putting themselves in a good mood so they can think more creatively.

FIR lodged against Pak Punjab minister for torturing wife

September 25, 2010 at 5:31 PM

Lahore, Sep 25 (ANI): A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Minister- Syed Haroon Ahmad Sultan- for torturing his wife, according to police and family sources.

Father kills 22-year old married daughter for 'honour' over illicit relations in Pak

August 26, 2010 at 4:50 PM

Lahore, Aug.26 (ANI): Yet another shameful incident of 'honour killing' has come to light in Pakistan, with a man strangulating his 22-year old married daughter to death in Lahore's South Cantonment area.

New Yorkers slam US leaders for spreading "propaganda" over "Ground Zero mosque"

August 20, 2010 at 5:14 PM

London, Aug 20 (ANI): New Yorkers have slammed leaders in the United States for spreading propaganda about theGround Zero mosque, they said most "people who detached themselves from the city" are now "trying to create propaganda" over the issue.

Pak Punjab minister rules out military operation in province

June 11, 2010 at 4:56 PM

Lahore, Jun.11 (ANI): Despite extremists expanding their roots in the province, Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that the provincial government is against any military operation in the region, as it could further deteriorate the situation.

Canadian author to be first woman to lead Friday prayers in UK

June 10, 2010 at 10:23 PM

London, June 10 (ANI): A Canadian author will become the first Muslim-born woman to lead a mixed-gender British congregation through Friday prayers tomorrow.

Mamata Banerjee thanks people for victory in Kolkata Municipal Corporation

June 2, 2010 at 10:08 PM

Kolkata, June 2 (ANI): Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday thanked the masses for their staunch support, as her party won 95 seats out of the total 141 seats in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.

All India Muslim Personal Law Board opposes Communal Violence Bill

March 20, 2010 at 12:06 PM

Lucknow, Mar 20 (ANI): The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) is against the proposed Communal Violence Bill terming it as anti-Muslim.

Bollywood celebrities to support Pearls Wave intitiave on women against violence

February 13, 2010 at 5:55 PM

Mumbai, Feb.13 (ANI): In a unique intiative, the Pearls Broadcasting Corporation Ltd. has announced the creation of a platform to work for the rights of women, and to prevent them from being harrassed or abused.

No respite in site for Baloch people as military, intelligence still rules in Pak

January 30, 2010 at 4:38 PM

London, Jan.30 (ANI): Even as the 'democratic' Pakistan government is trying hard to pacify the Baloch people through a special reconciliation package, it is highly unlikely that the government will succeed in ending the insurgency in the province, as it is the army and the powerful intelligence agencies which still rule the roost in the country.

Muslims groups recite Sanskrit shlokas in Allahabad

January 29, 2010 at 5:57 PM

Allahabad, Jan. 29 (ANI): A group of Muslims in Allahabad are spreading the message of communal harmony by reciting Sanskrit shlokas and singing Hindu bhajans.

Manipur parents, students relieved as schools reopen

January 17, 2010 at 4:48 PM

Imphal, Jan 17 (ANI): Students in Manipur have once again started going to schools after the long impasse between the government and student bodies was resolved.

Pakistani actress Meera denies being married

August 31, 2009 at 4:04 PM

Islamabad, August 31 (ANI): Pakistani actress Meera has denied being married to Attiqur Rehman.

Heavy rains throw life out of gear in Kerala

July 17, 2009 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): As heavy monsoon downpour flooded streets, normal life was disrupted in several regions of Kerala.

Realty industry hopes for better days under new government

May 17, 2009 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) India's realtors, one of the worst-hit by the slowdown, believes the sector will get more attention under the new government given its professed thrust on infrastructure.

SEZs needed to tackle unemployment in Goa: industry lobby

April 8, 2009 at 3:06 PM

Panaji, April 8 (IANS) The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) Wednesday said the state needed at least two to three Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to offset rising unemployment, even as the state government has reiterated it does not need any SEZ.

Ambanis among top four Indians in 'World's Richest' club

March 11, 2009 at 3:14 PM

Washington, March 11 (IANS) Mukesh and Anil Ambani, steel czar Lakshmi Mittal and K.P. Singh, now the richest real estate baron, have been named by Forbes as the four Indians among the world's top 10 richest people.

Largest-ever tricolour to be hoisted in Indore on R-Day

January 25, 2009 at 7:13 PM

Indore, Jan 25 (IANS) Republic Day celebration in this Madhya Pradesh town will be unique with a massive 21 feet by 14 feet national flag being hoisted by a local group Monday.

Andhra hands over terror suspect to Bangalore police

January 21, 2009 at 10:37 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 21 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh police Wednesday handed over terror suspect Abdul Sattar, a native of Kerala, to the Bangalore police that are investigating the bomb blasts in that city.

Chavan to publicly address security concerns

January 20, 2009 at 1:08 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) For the first time since he took over the reins of the Maharashtra government six weeks ago, Chief Minister Ashok Chavan will be subjected to a public grilling session on people's security concerns here Thursday.

Goa chief minister to meet Kamal Nath on SEZ issue

January 5, 2009 at 6:23 PM

Panaji, Jan 5 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat will meet union Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath next week in Delhi to reiterate his government's opposition to the special economic zone (SEZ) projects allotted for the state, a Congress MP said Monday.

Maoists ran rampant across Jharkhand in 2008

January 4, 2009 at 2:16 PM

Ranchi, Jan 4 (IANS) Maoist rebels in Jharkhand struck at their will in 2008, killing a legislator and several police officials and hijacking a bank delivery van.

Court acquits 21 youth in Hyderabad blasts cases

December 31, 2008 at 9:37 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 31 (IANS) A city court Wednesday acquitted 21 young men arrested for their suspected involvement in the bomb blasts here in 2007 and charged with criminal conspiracy to wage war against the state.

Youth hold peace rally against terrorism in Mumbai

December 21, 2008 at 5:10 PM

Mumbai, Dec 21 (ANI): Youngsters of Mumbai held a peace rally here against terrorism and felicitated relatives of the security personnel who laid their lives fighting against militants during last month's Mumbai attacks. Students from several colleges of the city converged to voice their solidarity with the victims and the martyrs of Mumbai attacks.

Rajan Raheja group gets nod for general insurance venture

December 16, 2008 at 6:41 PM

Chennai, Dec 16 (IANS) The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) has given the green signal to the Mumbai-based Rajan Raheja Group to enter the general insurance segment.

Taliban kill rival cleric, eight followers in Swat

December 15, 2008 at 11:27 AM

Lahore, dec.15 (ANI): The Taliban has killed an anti-Taliban cleric, Pir Samiullah, and his eight followers, the Daily Times quoted a private TV channel as reporting on Sunday.

Maoist terror reigns along Jharkhand national highway

December 11, 2008 at 8:37 AM

Ranchi, Dec 11 (IANS) Maoist rebels have struck fear in the hearts of people residing along the national highway linking Jharkhand capital Ranchi to steel city Jamshedpur by murdering at least 10 security personnel and a politician in the area in the last 10 months.

Goa move to scrap SEZs awaits central government's nod

December 9, 2008 at 6:45 PM

Panaji, Dec 9 (IANS) Goa's decision to scrap three notified special economic zones (SEZs) is yet to get approval from the central government, a state official has said.

Law to control illegal laundering of money inadequate in Pakistan

December 6, 2008 at 3:34 PM

Islamabad, Dec.5 (ANI): Experts here have termed the anti-money laundering law in Pakistan 'inadequate', saying that it indirectly sanctions money laundering.

Maoists kill five policemen in Jharkhand ambush

December 6, 2008 at 1:51 PM

Rahe (Jharkhand), Dec 6 (ANI): Maoist rebels have killed five policemen in an ambush in Jharkhand's Rahe village.

Five security personnel killed in Jharkhand

December 5, 2008 at 4:25 PM

Ranchi, Dec 5 (IANS) Five security personnel were killed in an ambush by Maoist rebels on the outskirts of Ranchi Friday afternoon, police said.

Thousands pay homage to slain NSG commando in Uttarakhand

November 29, 2008 at 8:19 PM

Dehradun, Nov 29 (IANS) Thousands of people turned out at an Uttarakhand village Saturday to pay their homage to Gajendra Singh Bisht, the National Security Guard (NSG) commando who died fighting terrorists in Mumbai.

Afghan pavilion at Indian Trade Fair attracts hordes of visitors

November 15, 2008 at 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): The Afghan pavilion at the 28th 'India International Trade Fair (IITF) -2008' in New Delhi, with a variety of traditional carpets, spices, garden products and handicrafts on sale, has become a major attraction for the visitors.

Pak security forces kill 20 militants

November 15, 2008 at 1:15 PM

Peshawar, Nov 15 (ANI): Pakistan security forces pounded the hideouts of suspected militants and criminals in villages located on the boundary between Peshawar and Mohmand Agency with gunship helicopters and artillery, killing 20 militants and injuring 15 others.

Pakistan cricket squad leaves for Hong Kong Super Sixes

November 5, 2008 at 9:45 PM

Karachi, Nov 5 (IANS) Hoping to regain the Super Sixes title later this week, Pakistan's cricket squad left here Wednesday night for Hong Kong to feature in the two-day spectacle to be played Nov 8-9.

Omar Abdullah enters fray, files nomination papers

November 3, 2008 at 11:18 PM

Srinagar, Nov 3 (IANS) National Conference president Omar Abdullah Monday filed his nomination papers from the Kashmir Valley's Ganderbal assembly constituency where voting will be conducted Nov 23 in the second round of the seven-phase elections in the state.

Election Commission buys more time on J-K polls

October 15, 2008 at 6:26 PM

Srinagar/Jammu, Oct 15 (ANI): Politicians and residents have given mixed reactions to the Election Commission's decision to buy more time to decide on the poll dates in Jammu and Kashmir.

Not a whimper of protest against Murdoch's entry in Kerala

October 14, 2008 at 10:57 AM

Kerala has ignored a call by the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leadership to revolt against the entry of media mogul Rupert Murdoch's STAR TV network into the state.

Mumbai stockbroker, family commit suicide

October 12, 2008 at 6:12 PM

Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) In an apparent case of suicide triggered by the global financial crisis, a Mumbai-based stockbroker, his wife and their two children were found dead in their flat Sunday afternoon, a police official said.

Questions on Saif-Kareena are frustrating: Soha Ali Khan

October 12, 2008 at 9:23 AM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan doesn't mind media attention, but asking her questions related to her brother Saif Ali Khan and his girlfriend Kareena Kapoor definitely rubs her the wrong way.

Several Pak jihadi groups join hands with Baitullah Mehsud to spread terror in Karachi

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Karachi, Sept 4 (ANI): With nefarious designs of carrying out terrorist attacks in Karachi, several terror organizations in Pakistan, including the defunct Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LJ) and a few banned organizations have reportedly joined hands with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud.

Cash for vote allegation colours UPA victory in Indian media

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): A morning which was largely expected to carry newspaper reports reflecting the Congres-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA)'s thumping victory in the vote of confidence, but on the contrary, the cash for vote allegations' episode dominated the headlines.

Tedco beat Young friends to enter CL Gupta T20 quarters

March 19, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Fine unbeaten half-century by Puneet Mehra (57) and good all-round display by Jaideep Chaudhary (4 for 29 and 30) helped Tedco

U, Me aur Hum - Movie Preview

March 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kajol and Ajay Devgan are back again with the film U, Me Aur Hum, with their lesson of love to be released in the spring month of April.