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

Japanese man becomes oldest person to climb Everest at 80

May 24, 2013 at 10:06 AM

London, May 24 (ANI): A former extreme skier became the oldest person to climb Mount Everest on Thursday at the age of 80.

Japanese climber, 80, becomes oldest atop Everest

May 23, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Kathmandu, May 23 (IANS) Eighty year-old Japanese Yuichiro Miura Thursday became the world's oldest person to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Prisoners flee by digging tunnel in Nepal

May 12, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Kathmandu, May 12 (IANS) Eight people jailed for rape, burglary and smuggling escaped from a prison in Nepal by digging a tunnel, officials said Sunday.

Prachanda says party 'in new phase', seeks good ties with India

April 30, 2013 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Nepal's former prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', who is also the head of Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), the country's largest party, Tuesday held "very good talks" with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during which he emphasized that his party was in a "new phase politically and ideologically" and wanted good relations with India.

Three teenagers drown in UP river

April 24, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Lucknow, April 24 (IANS) Three teenagers were drowned Wednesday morning in a river while performing Navratra rituals in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, police said.

Minor sodomised by schoolteacher in Delhi

April 18, 2013 at 12:44 AM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A five-year-old kindergarten student was sodomised by his schoolteacher here in the capital, police said Thursday.

Drunk man throws acid at priest at Delhi temple

April 11, 2013 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) A 25-year-old man threw acid at a priest and another man here when he was prevented from entering a temple, police said Thursday.

34 state civil service officers undergoing training call on President

April 4, 2013 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (ANI): A group of 34 state civil service offficers promoted to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and undergoing the 113th induction training programme at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie, called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.

Nine killed in tractor accident in UP

April 2, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Lucknow, April 2 (IANS) Nine people were killed and over two dozen injured Tuesday when the tractor trolley in which they were going home from a religious ceremony fell into a deep roadside gorge in Uttar Pradesh, police said.

80-yr-old Japanese man to attempt Everest climb for third time

April 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Wellington, Apr. 2 (ANI): An 80-year-old Japanese mountain climber who has had heart surgery four times is heading to Mount Everest to try for a third ascent of the world's highest peak.

80-yr-old Japanese man to attempt Everest climb for third time

April 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Wellington, Apr. 2 (ANI): An 80-year-old Japanese mountain climber who has had heart surgery four times is heading to Mount Everest to try for a third ascent of the world's highest peak.

Woman teacher shot dead

March 29, 2013 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) A 50-year-old school teacher was Friday shot dead inside her house by a man who had approached her to rent a room, police said.

Man shoots himself in Delhi

March 24, 2013 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) A 22-year-old man shot himself dead after a tiff over a trivial issue with his brother in the capital Sunday, police said. No suicide note has been found.

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.

Nepali cook held for murdering sister, husband

February 28, 2013 at 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) A Nepali cook was arrested here for murdering his cousin and her husband in their house and escaping with Rs.1 lakh and jewellery, said police Thursday.

Nepali couple found dead in Delhi

February 27, 2013 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The decomposed bodies of a Nepali couple were found inside their house here, police said Wednesday.

Three Delhi firefighters injured in shop blaze

February 27, 2013 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Three fire service officials received burn injuries while attempting to douse a blaze at a shop here Wednesday, an official said.

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.

Nepali domestic help held for Delhi realtor's murder

February 24, 2013 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) A murdered elderly property consultant's Nepali domestic help and his four fellow-countrymen were Sunday arrested here, police said.

Two killed in Delhi building collapse

February 20, 2013 at 11:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Two people, including a 10-year-old girl, were killed and many injured when a two-storey building collapsed here Wednesday evening, police said.

Two dead, many injured in Delhi building collapse

February 20, 2013 at 8:32 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Two people, including a 10-year-old girl, were killed and many injured when a two-storey building collapsed here Wednesday evening, police said.

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.

Six people arrested for smuggling sandalwood

February 7, 2013 at 9:55 PM

Jaipur, Feb 7 (IANS) Six people, including a Chinese and two Nepalese nationals, were arrested here for planning to smuggle 9,000 kg of rare red sandalwood to China via Nepal, police said.

Three brothers attacked by relatives, one shot at

February 6, 2013 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Three brothers were brutally beaten up by the family of one of their relatives and their associates here Wednesday morning, said police. One of the brothers is critical, and another suffered gun-shot wounds.

Man killed, girl friend hurt in suspected honour killing

February 3, 2013 at 10:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) A 20-year-old man was shot dead while his teenage girl friend is battling for life after being shot here Sunday in what police suspect to be a case of honour killing.

Deprived of cricket, Guyana elects new chief

January 29, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Georgetown, Jan 29 (IANS/CMC) Dru Bahadur is the new president of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) as this country continues efforts to resolve a lingering dispute that has prevented it from hosting first class and international matches.

Taliban chief asks outfit to abide by peace pact

January 13, 2013 at 2:34 PM

Islamabad, Jan 13 (IANS) Pakistani Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud has directed his men in the northwest tribal region to abide by a peace accord with the government, a media report said Sunday.

Former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri remembered on 47th death anniversary

January 11, 2013 at 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 11 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee today led the nation in paying tribute to late Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 47th death anniversary.

Woman jumps in front of Metro, injured

January 10, 2013 at 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) A 28-year-old married woman, stated to be mentally disturbed, was critically injured after she jumped in front of a moving Metro train here Thursday, police said.

Nepal's Army Chief honoured by President Mukherjee

January 8, 2013 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 8 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee conferred the honorary rank of the Indian Army on Suprabal Jana Sewa Shree General Gaurav Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana, Chief of the Army Staff, Nepalese Army, for his commendable military prowess and immeasurable contribution to further fostering the long and friendly association with India, at a special investiture ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here today.

UP mulling government jobs for SP workers: Shivpal

January 3, 2013 at 6:31 PM

Lucknow, Jan 3 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Shivpal Singh Yadav has yet again courted controversy by saying that the state's Samajwadi Party (SP) government is considering giving government jobs to loyal party workers.

UP mulling jobs for SP workers: Shivpal

January 3, 2013 at 5:59 PM

Lucknow, Jan 3 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Shivpal Singh Yadav has yet again courted controversy by saying that the state's Samajwadi Party government is considering giving jobs to loyal party workers.

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.

Jilted lover stabs woman to death in Delhi

December 31, 2012 at 11:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Furious at his offer of marriage being rejected, a man stabbed his 20-year-old former girlfriend to death Monday near a bustling market here, police said. The jilted lover has been arrested.

Woman jumps off Delhi flyover, critical

December 27, 2012 at 9:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) A woman, appearing to be in her late 20s, jumped off a flyover here Thursday evening after failing in the civil services exam and was admitted to hospital in a critical condition, police said.

Woman jumps off Delhi flyover, critical

December 27, 2012 at 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) A woman, appearing in her late 20s, jumped off a flyover near Akshardham temple Thursday evening and is in a critical condition, police said.

Another woman gang-raped in Delhi

December 21, 2012 at 9:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Within a week of a 23-year-old woman being gang-raped by six men in a moving bus in the capital, a 40-year-old woman has alleged that she was raped in her house by three men at knife-point Wednesday, police said. Two of the accused have been arrested.

Contract killer shot dead in Ghaziabad

December 18, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Ghaziabad, Dec 18 (IANS) A notorious criminal who had carried out scores of contract killings was Tuesday shot dead in a gang war here, police said.

Car mows down five policemen in Delhi

December 13, 2012 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Five policemen were injured early Thursday when a drunken bar manager rammed his car in the barricades put up for checking vehicles in east Delhi, an official said.

Car injures five policemen in Delhi

December 13, 2012 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Five policemen were injured early Thursday when a car hit them near Akshardham temple in the capital, police said.

Car mows down five policemen in Delhi

December 13, 2012 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Five policemen were injured early Thursday when a car hit them near Akshardham temple in the capital, police said.

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.

Delhi Police officer dies in house fire

December 3, 2012 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) A Delhi Police assistant sub-inspector died suffocated to death after a fire broke out in his house here, police said Monday.

Heroin hits 'cementing' of India?Pakistan trade

November 25, 2012 at 3:09 PM

Amritsar, Nov 25 (IANS) At a time when India and Pakistan are looking at cementing trade ties through the Attari?Wagah land border, trade has taken a hit after huge quantities of heroin hidden inside cement bags were seized in Punjab.

Follow Guru Tegh Bahadur's teachings, says president

November 23, 2012 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Friday addressed the nation ahead of Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom day Saturday.

Minor succumbs to cracker injuries in Delhi

November 14, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) A 14-year-old boy succumbed early Wednesday to burn injuries that he sustained while bursting crackers on Diwali, police said.

'Illiterate' Rahul about to be dumped on country: Ram Jethmalani

November 6, 2012 at 2:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 6 (ANI): Noted criminal lawyer Ram Jethmalani on Tuesday questioned Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi's potential as a leader, saying the latter is an 'illiterate' who is about to be dumped on this country.

China to open cultural centre in Nepal

November 2, 2012 at 9:19 AM

Kathmandu, Nov 2 (IANS) China is going to open a cultural centre in Nepal in its bid to augment the cultural bond between the two neighbouring countries, Xinhua news agency said.

23 days on, Nepali official's body in limbo in London

October 12, 2012 at 7:56 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 12 (IANS) The London Paralympics Committee has warned that it would perform the last rites of a Nepali official who died during the 2012 London Games if it does not hear from the man's kin by Tuesday.

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.

105 kg heroin found in Pakistani cement bags in Amritsar

October 8, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Amritsar, Oct 8 (IANS) In the biggest seizure of heroin so far, customs officials here Monday seized nearly 105 kg heroin from cement bags that arrived from Pakistan on a goods train.

Woman jumps off hospital building, dies

October 5, 2012 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) A 40-year-old woman, who was admitted to a government hospital after she consumed poison after killing her two step-children, died when she jumped from the hospital building Friday morning, police 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.

Cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines staffer's wife commits suicide in Delhi

October 4, 2012 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct.4 (ANI): Tragedy struck the family of an out-of-work Kingfisher Airlines staffer on Thursday afternoon, when his wife committed suicide due to financial woes.

Of journeys, angst and politics; fest of fine print

October 4, 2012 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Kovalam Literary Fest 2012 offloaded the first leg of its intellectual booty in a daylong literary fair in the capital themed on contemporary world literature. The next leg will be in Kerala over the weekend.

Tributes paid to Gandhi, Shastri in parliament

October 2, 2012 at 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh along with United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, among others, paid floral tributes in the Central Hall of parliament Tuesday on the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.

President Confers Shastri awards to ISRO scientist Tessy Thomas

October 2, 2012 at 2:29 PM

On the eve of the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, President Pranab Mukherjee Monday conferred the prestigious Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award 2012 to ISRO scientist Tessy Thomas at an award function in Rashtrapati Bhawan.........

Mukherjee confers Shastri Award to ISRO scientist Tessy Thomas

October 2, 2012 at 12:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct.2 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has conferred the prestigious Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in Public Administration, Academics and Management: 2012 on ISRO scientist Tessy Thomas.

'Missile woman' Tessy Thomas conferred Shastri award

October 1, 2012 at 10:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) "Missile woman" Tessy Thomas was conferred the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in Public Administration, Academics and Management for 2012 by President Pranab Mukherjee Monday.

National Hockey: Holders Haryana through to quarters

September 26, 2012 at 7:23 PM

Bangalore, Sep 26 (IANS) Defending champions Haryana drew 2-2 with Maharashtra to confirm their entry into the quarter-finals of the senior Men's National Hockey championship here 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.

Landslide leaves Manali- Leh Highway blocked

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Sept 16 (ANI): A landslide in Kullu has left the Manali- Leh Highway blocked for more than 14 hours, leaving people stranded amidst chaos and traffic bottlenecks.

Government to increase shortage of ICU bed and Ventilators: Dr. Walia

September 7, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Delhi Health Minister, Dr. A K Walia today instructed the Department of Health to add more ICU bed in Delhi Government major hospitals in order to make available more beds for serious patients requiring special care and treatment.

Man killed in east Delhi firing was family's sole provider

September 3, 2012 at 8:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) While the police denying any role in his death, Vinod Singh Negi's widowed mother and married sister in Uttarakhand have lost their sole breadwinner in the killing of the young man in alleged police firing in east Delhi Sunday night.

World's shortest woman from India meets shortest man from Nepal

August 30, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Washington, August 30 (ANI): Jyothi Amge, 18, of Nagpur, India, met Chandra Bahadur Dangi, 72, of Nepal, in Italy, where the pair took pictures for the 57th edition of the Guinness World Records 2013.

World's shortest woman from India meets shortest man from Nepal

August 30, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Washington, August 30 (ANI): Jyothi Amge, 18, of Nagpur, India, met Chandra Bahadur Dangi, 72, of Nepal, in Italy, where the pair took pictures for the 57th edition of the Guinness World Records 2013.

Four held for sending Nepali women to Gulf on fake papers

August 29, 2012 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Four people, three Nepali nationals and an Indian, have been arrested in the capital for sending women from Nepal to Gulf countries on fake passports and documents, police said Wednesday.

Three Nepalis held for killing compatriot

August 27, 2012 at 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Three Nepalis have been arrested here for killing a compatriot, police said Monday.

Coalgate: BJP firm on Prime Minister's resignation, Parliament adjourned

August 27, 2012 at 11:46 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday stuck to its demand for Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's resignation over the CAG report on coal blocks allocation even as the latter is all set to make a statement in both houses of Parliament justifying the government's stand on the issue.

Youth arrested for raping infant in Delhi

August 17, 2012 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) A 26-year-old youth was arrested for sexually assaulting an eight-month-old girl here, police said Friday.

Olympics: Rana finishes 36th in men's 50km walk

August 11, 2012 at 6:09 PM

London, Aug 11 (IANS) India's Basanta Bahadur Rana created a national record but that could only ensure him a 36th place in the men's 50km walk at the London Olympics here Saturday.

Olympics: Events involving Indian athletes Saturday

August 10, 2012 at 10:49 PM

London, Aug 10 (IANS) The following is the schedule of events involving Indian athletes at the Olympic Games Saturday:

Haj pilgrims caught in fight over Nizam's Makkah buildings

August 3, 2012 at 3:15 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 3 (IANS) Over 350 Haj pilgrims selected for free accommodation in the 'rubath' (buildings) of the former Nizam of Hyderabad in Makkah are caught in a fight between the property's caretaker and the Wakf Committee over the right to choose the beneficiaries.

I will be happy if athletes improve their records: Bahadur singh

July 31, 2012 at 3:47 PM

London, July 31 (IANS) India athletics coach Bahadur Singh says he will be happy if his 14 wards better their career best performance at the London Olympics.

I want to be World No.1 shuttler, says Hyderabadi Sindhu (Interview)

July 19, 2012 at 6:48 PM

Hyderabad, July 19 (IANS) After Saina Nehwal, another Indian girl is creating ripples in the badminton circuit.

Seven killed in UP bus-car smash

July 9, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Lucknow, July 9 (IANS) Seven people, including three women and a child, were killed when a car they were in rammed into a state transport bus in Muzaffarnagar Monday morning, police said.

Excited to be Olympics-bound: Ashwini Ponnappa

July 9, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Hyderabad, July 9 (IANS) Badminton ace Ashwini Ponnappa, who will be among five shuttlers carrying India's medal hopes at the London Olympics, is excited to be playing her first Olympics.

US attacks militant compound in Pakistan defying resolution calling to end drone strikes

July 7, 2012 at 10:40 AM

Islamabad, July 7 (ANI): Soon after reopening of NATO supply routes into Afghanistan by Pakistan, the United States has launched a drone attack in the North Waziristan tribal area, killing several suspected militants.

Nepali gov't to begin ex-combatants' selection

July 3, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Kathmandu, July 3 (Xinhua-ANI): Nepali government will resume the integration process of former Unified Communist Party of Nepal- Maoists (UCPN-M) combatants willing to serve in the Nepal Army (NA) on Wednesday.

Delhi cop killed in accident

June 29, 2012 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) A 42-year-old Delhi Police head constable was killed here after a speeding mini-truck hit his bike, police said Friday.

Now, Taliban bans 'sugar coated poison pills' polio vaccinations in South Waziristan

June 26, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Islamabad, June 26 (ANI): In yet another setback to the polio eradication campaign in Pakistan, the Mullah Nazir group in South Waziristan has banned polio vaccinations in the agency till the United States halts all drone strikes in the tribal region.

Indian diplomat pens mythological epic (With image)

June 18, 2012 at 10:07 AM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) An Indian diplomat in London has written a mythological adventure novel drawn from the vast repertoire of Indian spirituality and metaphysics.

Dhoni becomes brand ambassador of cricket in Nepal

June 17, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Kathmandu (Nepal), June 17 (ANI): The Nepal Cricket Association has appointed Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the their brand ambassador.

Two die from toxic fumes at Delhi sewage plant

June 16, 2012 at 4:15 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Two labourers working for the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) died Saturday after inhaling poisonous fumes while cleaning a sewage treatment plant in east Delhi's Kondli area, police said.

Headless body of software engineer found

June 1, 2012 at 7:35 PM

Ghaziabad, June 1 (IANS) The headless body of a software engineer was found near railway tracks here Friday, police said.

Where India's last Mughal emperor lies buried

May 29, 2012 at 9:59 AM

Yangon, May 29 (IANS) India's last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, lay buried here for nearly 130 years in a forgotten grave until 1991 when his final resting place was chanced upon during digging.

Manmohan arrives in Myanmar: First Indian PM to visit in 25 years

May 27, 2012 at 8:17 PM

Nay Pyi Taw, May 27 (IANS) Manmohan Singh, the first Indian prime minister to visit Myanmar in 25 years, arrived Sunday in its new capital on a three-day trip that will lay a roadmap for trade and connectivity with the oil-rich neighbour.

PM to pay homage to last Mughal emperor

May 27, 2012 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will pay homage at the mausoleum in Myanmar of Bahadur Shah Zafar, India's last Mughal emperor who died in Yangon in 1862 after the British exiled him.

PM to deepen ties with Myanmar

May 27, 2012 at 12:34 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said he will seek to strengthen relations with Myanmar during a three-day visit starting Sunday.

Japanese lady, 73, awarded for scaling Mt. Everest

May 26, 2012 at 4:26 AM

Kathmandu, May 26 (IANS) A 73-year-old Japanese lady who climbed Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, this past week has been awarded by the Guinness World Records.

Trade, connectivity top PM's Myanmar agenda

May 24, 2012 at 3:19 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Manmohan Singh goes to Myanmar Sunday on a three-day visit, the first trip to the Southeast country by an Indian prime minister in a quarter century, during which the two countries are expected to seal new initiatives to expand trade, connectivity and energy cooperation.

Noida chief now also heads Greater Noida, Expressway

May 21, 2012 at 3:47 PM

lucknow, May 21 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Monday gave additional charges of the Greater Noida Development Authority and the Yamuna Expressway Authority to senior Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer Rakesh Bahadur.

Man killed while resisting robbery in Delhi

May 16, 2012 at 9:54 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) A 27-year-old man was stabbed to death while his younger brother was critically injured when they resisted four bike-riding assailants' bid to rob them in the capital, police said Wednesday.

Spurned, man shoots himself in Jaipur girls' hostel

May 15, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Jaipur, May 15 (IANS) Upset over a fight with his girlfriend, a 22-year-old man Tuesday shot himself with a gun in front of police officials inside the girls' hostel of Government Engineering College in Jhalawar, police said.

World's shortest man wants to climb Mt everest

May 15, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Melbourne, May 15 (ANI): A Nepali man who was named the shortest man alive earlier this year by the Guinness World Record wants to climb the world's highest peak, Mount Everest.

Around 200 villagers fall sick in western Nepal

May 12, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Kathmandu, May 12 (IANS) Around 200 people in Myagdi district in western Nepal fell sick in the last four days with an unidentified disease, reports said Saturday.

INS Viraat completes 25 years in Indian Navy tomorrow

May 11, 2012 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): The Indian Navy's largest warship, INS Viraat, completes its 25 years on Saturday.

Man crushed under police bus in Delhi

May 11, 2012 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) A 28-year-old man Friday was crushed to death under a Delhi Police bus in the national capital, police said.

Businessman shot dead in Delhi

May 9, 2012 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) A 53-year-old businessman who ran a button factory was shot dead here by two men, police said Wednesday.