Rasulpur Aurangabad

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

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

Royals to slap charges against players, BCCI sets up probe panel (Roundup)

May 19, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals will file a police complaint against its three players arrested for spot fixing while the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) set up a panel to probe the scandal, board president N. Srinivasan announced here Sunday.

IPL scam: Three more arrested

May 19, 2013 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Three more people have been arrested in the Indian Premier League spot fixing case, Delhi Police said Sunday, taking the number of arrested to 15, including India fast bowler S. Sreesanth and two other players of the Rajasthan Royals.

Himayat Baig's kin seek legal aid from Muslim body

April 18, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) The family members of the 2010 German Bakery terror attack convict Himayat Baig have sought help from a prominent Muslim body that offers free legal aid to Muslim youth who are falsely implicated in various cases.

NCP leader's minor son mows down three, kills child

April 17, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Aurangabad, April 17 (IANS) The teenaged son of an NCP leader was arrested here after he lost control of the SUV he was driving, crushing three people and killing a three-year-old girl instantly here.

Gang-rape case: Accused wants to meet ailing mother

April 15, 2013 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) A fast-track Delhi court Monday asked police to file a reply on an application filed by Akshay Thakur, an accused in the Dec 16, 2012 gang rape, seeking 15 days' interim bail to meet his ailing mother.

Rajnath Singh steps up attack on UPA government

April 2, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) BJP president Rajnath Singh Tuesday held the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government responsible for corruption, sorry state of economy and faulty planning.

Aurangabad arms haul case: Only two witnesses examined in six years

March 26, 2013 at 9:54 PM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) More than six years after the infamous Aurangabad arms haul case was detected, a special court here has examined only two of total 247 witnesses named in the charge-sheet, it came to light here Tuesday.

Youth boxers leave for Asian meet

March 10, 2013 at 4:59 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) A 13-member youth Indian boxing team left for Subic Bay, in the Philippines, for the 20th edition of the Asian Youth Boxing Championship.

Central team to assess Maharashtra drought

February 27, 2013 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) A central team is visiting Maharashtra to assess the drought situation in the state, officials said here Wednesday.

Mixed response to nationwide strike in Mumbai

February 20, 2013 at 10:16 PM

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) The nationwide shutdown call by trade unions evoked a mixed response in Maharashtra, crippling the financial sector and most industrial units. However, private establishments and other services remained unaffected.

14 killed in Maharashtra accident

February 20, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Osmanabad (Maharashtra), Feb 20 (IANS) Fourteen people were killed and 12 others injured when two trucks collided here in Maharashtra, police said Wednesday.

Hope to address supporters in Aurangabad soon: Asaduddin Owaisi

February 13, 2013 at 9:05 PM

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Feb 13 (IANS) MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, barred from entering Aurangabad city till March 2, said Wednesday that he hoped to address his supporters in the city soon since he had full faith in the judiciary.

Charges framed against Jundal in Aurangabad arms haul case

February 8, 2013 at 9:07 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court Friday framed charges against suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal in the 2006 Aurangabad arms haul case.

Army jawan sets fiancee on fire

February 7, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Feb 7 (IANS) An army soldier was arrested after he set his fiancee on fire over a trivial matter of saree-selection, police said here Thursday.

Maharashtra police deny MIM permission to hold meeting

January 30, 2013 at 11:02 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 30 (IANS) Maharashtra Police have denied permission to MIM to hold a public meeting at Aurangabad, saying there was apprehension of communal disharmony.

Tractor kills three children

January 30, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Patna, Jan 30 (IANS) Three children were killed Wednesday when a speeding tractor rammed into a school building in Bihar's Aurangabad district, police said.

Amid fog and icy winds, Bihar marks R-Day

January 26, 2013 at 10:24 AM

Patna, Jan 26 (IANS) Ignoring a dense fog and icy winds, hundreds of thousands across Bihar celebrated India's 64th Republic Day Saturday.

Aurangabad native lives his passion in Chicago

January 26, 2013 at 9:28 AM

Chicago, Jan 26 (IANS) Satyajit Kharkar grew up in Aurangabad in Maharashtra and moved to the United States in 2001. A chemical engineer by training, he now works as a software engineer in Illinois state. But his passion is cinema, to which he has taken a circuitous route -via Marathi theater in Aurangabad and English theatre in Chicago.

Mumbai celebrates Eid-e-Milad

January 25, 2013 at 3:44 PM

Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Muslims across the city celebrated Eid-e-Milad with prayers and preaching sessions Friday.

Destitute former Shiv Sena minister adopted by NGO

January 21, 2013 at 9:20 PM

Thane, Jan 21 (IANS) An NGO Monday rescued an ailing and destitute former Shiv Sena minister who was the party's secular face in its government in 1995-99 and rehabilitated him in an old age home in Aurangabad.

25 killed as truck overturns in Bihar

January 10, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Patna, Jan 10 (IANS) Twenty-five villagers from Jharkhand, among them women and children, were killed and nine others injured in Bihar's Aurangabad district Thursday when the truck they were travelling in overturned, police said.

15 farm labourers killed in road accident in Bihar

January 10, 2013 at 10:01 AM

Aurangabad, Jan 10 (ANI): At least 15 people were killed and many others were wounded when a truck carrying farm labourers met with an accident in Aurangabad district of Bihar.

Woman cop who took on senior for dirty SMSes suspended

January 4, 2013 at 10:47 PM

Patna, Jan 4 (IANS) A woman police constable was suspended in Bihar's Aurangabad district Friday for allegedly hurling a shoe at a senior police official who had been sending her vulgar SMSes, police said.

Bihar panchayat bans mobile phones in school

January 1, 2013 at 6:45 PM

Patna, Jan 1 (IANS) A panchayat in Bihar has banned the use of mobile phones by school students and told girl students not to wear "provocative dresses".

SIT to complete irrigation scam probe in six months

January 1, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) In a last minute race to keep its own deadline, the Maharashtra government has named the members of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and its terms of reference to probe the multi-crore rupee irrigation department scam, an official said Tuesday.

Sixth gang-rape accused sent to judicial custody

December 29, 2012 at 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) One of the six accused involved in the gang-rape of a young woman Dec 16 in a moving bus has been sent to 12-day judicial custody Saturday.

We deserve death, two gang-rapists again tell court

December 23, 2012 at 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Two gang-rape accused brought before a Delhi court Sunday once again repeated their statement that they had committed a horrible crime and "deserved to be hanged". They, however, refused to undergo an identification exercise.

Gang rape case: Delhi Police seek life term for the rapist

December 22, 2012 at 11:25 AM

During the investigation of the gang rape case, Delhi Police will seek life imprisonment for the accused and it would also seek a fast track and say to day trial in the case.

Gang rape case: Delhi Police seek life term for the rapist

December 22, 2012 at 11:25 AM

During the investigation of the gang rape case, Delhi Police will seek life imprisonment for the accused and it would also seek a fast track and say to day trial in the case.

Sixth accused in Delhi gang-rape held

December 21, 2012 at 9:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Delhi Police Friday said they have arrested Akshay Thakur, the sixth accused in the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman Sunday night, from Aurangabad in Bihar.

Sixth accused in Delhi gang-rape held

December 21, 2012 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Delhi Police Friday said they have arrested from near Aurangabad in Bihar the sixth accused, Akshay Thakur, in the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old physiotherapist in the national capital.

Three accused in Delhi rape case produced in court, one admits to crime

December 19, 2012 at 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 19 (ANI): The police produced three accused in connection with the December 16 Delhi gang rape case before a Saket court in Wednesday.

Increased industrial waste, algae in lake leads to mass fish deaths in Aurangabad

December 10, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Dec. 10 (ANI): The discharge of industrial waste and growth of algae in the reservoir of Jayakwadi Dam in Maharashtra's Aurangabad city has led to the death of thousands of fish and has adversely affected the biodiversity of the region.

NGO refuses free legal aid to Abu Jundal

December 7, 2012 at 10:04 PM

Mumbai, Dec 7 (IANS) A city-based NGO has declined to provide free legal assistance to terror accused and suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba activist Zabiuddin Ansari, alias Abul Jundal, an NGO official said Friday.

Case registered over Maharashtra radio blast

December 2, 2012 at 8:35 PM

Beed (Maharashtra), Dec 2 (IANS) A first information report was registered Sunday against unidentified people in connection with an explosion in a transistor radio in Maharashtra's Beed district.

Jundal sent to judicial custody till Nov 21

November 16, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday extended the judicial custody of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack suspect Abu Jundal till Nov 21.

Audi starts Q7 production in Aurangabad

November 8, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Aurangabad, Nov 8 (IANS) German car maker Audi has started production of the Q7 luxury-class SUV at its plant here with plans to supply 1,000 units annually in the Indian market, a company official said here Thursday.

Village heads in Bihar seek bodyguards

October 25, 2012 at 3:03 PM

Patna, Oct 25 (IANS) Hundreds of 'mukhiyas' (village heads) in rural Bihar have sought bodyguards for their security, citing threats to their lives from Maoists, gangsters, criminals and rivals.

Custodial interrogation of 26/11 handler Abu Jundal over: NIA

October 20, 2012 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct.20 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) told a Delhi court on Saturday that the custodial interrogation of 26/11 key handler Abu Jundal, has been completed.

Fourth accused in Pune blast arrested

October 17, 2012 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested a fourth suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative allegedly involved in the Aug 1 Pune blast, an official said Wednesday. Three other accused were arrested earlier.

Court gives time to Jundal to scrutinise chargesheet

October 12, 2012 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday granted more time to 26/11 suspect Abu Jundal to scrutinise the chargesheet filed against him by Delhi Police.

NIA gets Jundal's custody till Oct 20

October 8, 2012 at 10:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) A special court Monday handed over the police custody of 26/11 suspect Abu Jundal to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) till Oct 20, sources said.

NIA gets Jundal's custody till Oct 20

October 8, 2012 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) A special court Monday handed over the police custody of 26/11 suspect Abu Jundal to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) till Oct 20, sources said.

Consumers laud delinking builders' NoC from property sale

October 2, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) Consumers here Tuesday welcomed the state government's move to remove the requirement of an NOC from builders before a person could sell or transfer property in the state.

NCP leaves resignation issue to Sharad Pawar

September 26, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) A meeting of the NCP ended here Wednesday after resolving that party chief Sharad Pawar will decide on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and other ministers' resignations Tuesday.

Baramati shuts down to oppose Ajit Pawar resignation

September 26, 2012 at 11:07 AM

Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Businesses in Maharashtra's Baramati town, a stronghold of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), were shut in the morning hours Wednesday to protest the resignation of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

Nivedita Bhasin becomes first woman B-787 Dreamliner pilot

September 20, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) Senior Air India pilot Capt Nivedita Bhasin has become the first woman to command the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner which landed in New Delhi Wednesday, an airline official said.

Abu Jundal sent to judicial custody till Sep 24

September 10, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Mumbai, Sep 10 (IANS) A special court here Monday remanded key 26/11 handler and suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Abu Jundal to judicial custody till Sep 24, a police official said.

Maoists kill CRPF trooper in Bihar

September 9, 2012 at 10:15 PM

Patna, Sep 9 (IANS) A CRPF trooper was killed and five security personnel were injured in a gun-battle with the Maoists Sunday in Bihar's Aurangabad district, police said.

Seven killed in encounter with Maoists in Bihar

September 9, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Patna, Sep.9 (ANI): Seven persons were killed in an encounter between security forces and Maoists in Bihar's Aurangabad District.

Maharashtra official found dead in Lucknow hotel

September 7, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Lucknow, Sep 7 (IANS) A 52-year-old Maharashtra government official was found dead Friday in his hotel room in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow, police said.

Volkswagen to invest over Rs.700 crore in India

September 6, 2012 at 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) German Volkswagen Group Thursday said it will invest 100 million euro (over Rs.700 crore) in its three Indian subsidiaries, including Volkswagen India, Skoda and Audi India, in the next two years.

Orchid Chemicals sells penicillin, penem business to Hospira

August 29, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Chennai, Aug 29 (IANS) City-based cephalosporin bulk drug company Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Wednesday announced sale of its penicillin, penem API (active pharmaceutical ingredients) business and the API facilities in Maharashtra alongwith the R&D facilities here for around $200 million to Hospira, a global leader in injectibles space.

Independent Maharashtra legislator to rejoin Shiv Sena

August 25, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) Independent legislator from Aurangabad Pradeep Jaiswal Saturday decided rejoin Shiv Sena after meeting party chief Bal Thackeray, a party leader said.

Legislator beats up engineers over water issue

August 16, 2012 at 7:40 PM

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Aug 16 (IANS) Two engineers were Thursday beaten by a legislator who held them responsible for wrongfully using water for a town which is not part of his constituency, police said.

Now, Ramdev caps, bands a hit at Ramlila ground

August 9, 2012 at 9:21 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Picking from the popularity of caps at Anna Hazare's agitations, vendors here have come up with merchandise on Baba Ramdev that sold like hot cakes on day one of the yoga guru's anti-corruption show here at Ramlila ground Thursday.

Maharashtra axes four SEZs after local opposition

July 31, 2012 at 12:27 AM

Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Stiff opposition from local communities and changed economic scenario in the country has resulted in axing four proposed Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in different parts of Maharashtra, Industry Minister Narayan Rane said Monday.

Five children drowned in Bihar

July 30, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Patna, July 30 (IANS) Five children Monday drowned in a pond in Bihar's Aurangabad district, police said.

Abu Jundal sent to police custody till July 31

July 21, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) A Mumbai court Saturday sent Abu Jundal, a key suspect in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, to police custody till July 31, said an official.

Abu Jundal produced in Mumbai court (lead:Jundal)

July 21, 2012 at 12:42 PM

Mumbai, July 21 (ANI): Arrested 26/11 key handler Abu Jundal, who was brought to Mumbai in the wee hours on Saturday, has been produced before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate in Esplanade Court in south Mumbai.

Abu Jundal to be produced in Mumbai court today

July 21, 2012 at 10:50 AM

Mumbai, July 21 (ANI): Arrested 26/11 key handler Abu Jundal, who was brought to Mumbai in the wee hours on Saturday, will be produced before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate in Esplanade Court in south Mumbai.

Abu Jundal handed ovder to Maharashtra ATS

July 20, 2012 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): A Delhi Court on Friday handed over alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal to Maharashtra's Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS).

26/11 plotter Jundal to be taken to Mumbai court Saturday

July 20, 2012 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Giving priority to four cases in Mumbai, a Delhi court Friday directed Maharastra Police to produce 26/11 plotter Abu Jundal Hamza in a Mumbai court Saturday.

Bajaj KTM to introduce multiple products in superbike segment

July 12, 2012 at 10:56 PM

Kolkata, July 12 (IANS) Aiming to enhance its pole position in the country's premium motorcycle space, Bajaj Auto - which has a 47 percent equity stake in the Austria-based KTM Power Sports AG - plans to take its synergic product development partnership further by introducing "multiple products", a top company official said Thursday.

Gujarat riots the cause behind Jundal's indoctrination: Investigators

July 11, 2012 at 5:40 PM

The 2002 anti-Muslim riots in Gujarat had spurred Abu Jundal to join the Pakistan based Lashkar-e-Taiba and it compel him to take revenge on India

Gujarat riots spurred Jundal's radicalisation: Investigators

July 11, 2012 at 5:12 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The 2002 anti-Muslim riots in Gujarat had spurred Abu Jundal, one of the handlers of the 26/11 attackers, to join the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group to take revenge on India and that led to his radicalisation and Jihadi indoctrination, Indian investigators say.

26/11 plotter Jundal abandoned family for terrorism

July 8, 2012 at 4:08 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Driven by his commitment to jihad, 26/11 plotter Abu Jundal Hamza abandoned not only his family in India but also his Pakistani wife and two-year-old son in his adopted hometown of Muridke across the border to move to Saudi Arabia and create modules to stage more attacks in this country, his interrogators here say.

Son of ex-cop, 2 women among 7 held for gangrape

July 6, 2012 at 10:00 PM

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), July 6 (IANS) Seven people, including the son of a retired police officer and two women, have been arrested in connection with the gangrape of a minor orphan girl here, police said Friday.

Frog weddings performed in central and western India to appease rain gods

July 1, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh)/ Nagpur/Aurangabad (Maharashtra), July 1 (ANI): In a ritual aimed at appeasing Lord Indra, the mythological rain god, residents in central and western India have been playing host to wedding feasts for frogs.

Key suspect in Mumbai terror attack held

June 25, 2012 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Abu Jindal Hamza, an Indian suspected to be involved in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and a member of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist organisation, has been arrested, police said Monday.

Maharashtra cop battles four dacoits, kills two

June 23, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Aurangabad, June 23 (IANS) A lone police constable battled four dacoits and managed to kill two of them despite being severely injured in Maharashtra's Hingoli district, officials said Saturday.

Forest minister's son flouts wildlife laws; probe on

June 21, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) Maharashtra's wildlife warden has ordered a probe into a case involving Youth Congress workers, including Vishwajeet Kadam, son of Forest Minister Patangrao Kadam, for allegedly flouting wildlife laws.

Mango production falls in Maharashtra

June 3, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), June 3 (ANI): Unstable climatic conditions and insufficient rainfall has hit mango production here, affecting the local as well as the export varieties of the fruit.

Violent protests rock Bihar for third day

June 3, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Patna, June 3 (IANS) Widespread violent protests rocked Bihar for the third consecutive day Sunday over the killing of Ranvir Sena chief Brahmeshwar Singh 'Mukhiya'.

Indian woman files for divorce over hubby's 'single' Facebook status

May 18, 2012 at 10:34 AM

London, May 18 (ANI): An Indian woman has filed for divorce after her husband failed to change his relationship status to married on the social networking site Facebook.

Groom, six others killed on way back from wedding

April 25, 2012 at 1:25 AM

Patna, April 24 (IANS) A groom, who had been married hours earlier, and six others were killed in a tragic road accident in Bihar that also left the bride critically injured. Three children were amongst those killed, police said.

Bollywood needs people who can sing anything: Sunidhi Chauhan (Interview)

April 4, 2012 at 12:24 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Her mother has bought 18 dresses for her trousseau, and Sunidhi Chauhan is highly excited about her wedding. But that hasn't stopped one of India's best known playback singers from touring the country for a reality show. She says Bollywood musicians are always on the lookout for a versatile voice.

Court stays new Shirdi temple board of trustees

March 30, 2012 at 1:53 PM

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), March 30 (IANS) In a major embarrassment for the state government, the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court Friday stayed the new board of trustees for the world famous Shirdi Saibaba temple.

Terrorist shot dead in Aurangabad

March 26, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), March 26 (IANS) The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Monday shot dead a suspected terrorist allegedly involved in the 2008 Ahmedabad bombings, police said here.

Mumbai businessman offers silver throne for Shirdi Saibaba

March 23, 2012 at 8:09 PM

Shirdi (Maharashtra), March 23 (IANS) On the occasion of Gudi Padva, the Maharashtrian New Year, a Mumbai businessman offered a donation of a 40-kg silver throne for Saibaba here Friday.

Ajanta-Ellora Heritage festival is back after three year sabbatical

January 28, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Aurangabad, Jan 28 (ANI): After a sabbatical of three years, the heritage festival of Ajanta-Ellora returned to enthuse the art and culture lovers, with a line up of performances by renowned artistes including Bollywood yesteryear actress, Hema Malini.

Ajanta-Ellora Heritage festival is back after three year sabbatical

January 28, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Aurangabad, Jan 28 (ANI): After a sabbatical of three years, the heritage festival of Ajanta-Ellora returned to enthuse the art and culture lovers, with a line up of performances by renowned artistes including Bollywood yesteryear actress, Hema Malini.

Abu Azmi slams Bal Thackeray over opposition to Chhath Puja

October 31, 2011 at 11:57 AM

Aurangabad, Oct 31 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Abu Azmi has slammed Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray for allegedly opposing Chhath Puja, a major Hindu festival which is mostly celebrated in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Centre 'misleading masses' on Lokpal Bill, says Anna Hazare

August 7, 2011 at 9:06 PM

Aurangabad, Aug 7(ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Sunday reiterated that the Central government was 'misleading the masses' on Lokpal Bill.

Polluted water of Maharashtra's Jayakwadi dam causes havoc

July 30, 2011 at 8:09 PM

Aurangabad, July 30 (ANI): The increased growth of algae in the reservoir of Jayakwadi Dam in Maharashtra's Aurangabad District is leading to the death of thousands of fish and adversely affecting the biodiversity of the region.

Maharashtra farmers in distress over delay in monsoon

June 25, 2011 at 12:40 PM

Aurangabad, Jun 25 (ANI): Farmers in Maharashtra have expressed their apprehension about heavy losses as sowing of 'Kharif' crops, especially cotton, fails to pick up due to the delayed arrival of the monsoon in the state.

Maoists torch trucks in Jharkhand

May 26, 2011 at 8:20 PM

Palamu, May 26 (ANI): Maoists set on fire at least six trucks in the Naxal-affected Jharkhand's Palamu District on Thursday.

Bihar BJP minister Ramadhar Singh resigns

May 19, 2011 at 1:25 PM

Patna, May 19 (ANI): Bihar Cooperative Minister and BJP leader Ramadhar Singh has resigned from the NDA government in the state, following controversy over a speech made by him in 1992.

Protest against fuel price hike continues

May 17, 2011 at 8:23 PM

Lucknow (UP)/Aurangabad (Maharashtra), May 17 (ANI): Activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena and several local political outfits protested in different parts of the country against the steep fuel price hike.

Ramdev pulls up judiciary for failure to implement punishment

May 10, 2011 at 8:02 PM

Aurangabad, May 10 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Tuesday criticised the failure of the Indian legal system in implementing timely punishments after delivering the verdicts.

Maoists torch road construction machinery in Bihar

April 5, 2011 at 4:17 PM

Aurangabad, Apr 5 (ANI): Armed Maoists assaulted five labourers and burnt two road construction machines of a private firm at Kanauda village in Bihar's Aurangabad district last night.

Giant potatoes found in Uttar Pradesh

February 12, 2011 at 8:20 PM

Moradabad, Feb12 (ANI): Potatoes weighing up to two kilograms have been found in a village in Uttar Pradesh.

Giant potatoes found in Moradabad

February 12, 2011 at 5:20 PM

Moradabad, Feb12 (ANI): Potatoes weighing two kilograms have been found in Rasulpur village in Moradabad.

Farmers feeding crops to animals in Aurangabad

February 11, 2011 at 5:54 PM

Aurangabad, Feb 11(ANI): Farmers are feeding their produce to animals because of sky rocketing vegetable prices

Stone-pelting cases: Raj Thackeray gets bail from Aurangabad court

February 9, 2011 at 3:58 PM

Aurangabad, Feb 9 (ANI): Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray has been granted bail in three different cases by local courts here.

Rahul Gandhi shocked by Sonawane killing

January 29, 2011 at 11:55 AM

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Jan 29 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Saturday expressed shock over the burning alive of Additional District Collector Yashwant Sonawane in Manmad, Maharashtra.

Rahul Gandhi in favour of direct election for Youth Congress

January 27, 2011 at 9:19 PM

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), Jan 27 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday indicated major changes in the set up of the Youth Congress and party's students organization National Students' Union of India (NSUI), saying the office-bearers would now be elected directly by members of these organisations.

Rahul Gandhi in Nagpur on three-day Maharashtra tour

January 27, 2011 at 12:35 PM

Nagpur, Jan 27 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday arrived in Nagpur on his three-day visit to Maharashtra to take stock of the Youth Congress membership drive in the state.

Major fire breaks out in stationary bus at Aurangabad

December 27, 2010 at 8:23 PM

Aurangabad, Dec.27 (ANI): A major fire broke out in an empty stationary bus at Maharashtra's Aurangabad city on Monday.

Animals in Aurangabad zoo not fed for two days

December 26, 2010 at 4:00 PM

Aurangabad, Dec.26 (ANI): Animals in the 'Siddharth Garden' zoo were left hungry due to a food shortage occurred following mismanagement by the authorities here on Sunday.