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Everything you need to know about Sector-16a Faridabad: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Sector-16a Faridabad: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Yamaha launches scooter for young men

May 24, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Panaji, May 24 (IANS) In a bid to shore up its market share in the two-wheeler segment, Japanese auto major Yamaha's Indian subsidiary launched Friday a new variant of its automatic scooter Ray.

'Sector-specific action needed to cut carbon emissions'

May 22, 2013 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) India needs to take sector-specific action and develop a mechanism to track the achievements in each area to achieve the goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, says a study conducted by WWF-India.

Govt. determined to put effective financial regulatory system in place: Chidambaram

May 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said that making laws in the country is not an easy task, and added that this has become even more difficult due to the legitimization of obstructionism as a parliamentary tactic in the coalition era.

'Sector-specific action needed to cut carbon emissions'

May 22, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) India needs to take sector-specific action and develop a mechanism to track the achievements in each area to achieve the goal of reducing carbon emissions, says a study conducted by WWF-India. The Indian government aims to reduce carbon emissions by 20-25 percent from the 2005 levels by 2020.

Bank mergers could lead to too-big-to-fail entities: Chidambaram

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has favoured mergers in the banking industry so that India can have two-three global sized banks.

Japanese jumps to death from Gurgaon high-rise

May 17, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Gurgaon, May 17 (IANS) A Japanese national working as a senior executive at Maruti Suzuki's ancillary company died after jumping from a multi-storey building here Friday in the posh Sushant Lok area, police said.

SAIL MT admit card 2013 download date delayed

May 13, 2013 at 12:37 PM

According to the latest notification published on the Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL)'s official website, online download of the SAIL MT admit card 2013 has been delayed and the candidates can now download the online SAIL MT recruitment admit card 2013 from 28th June, 2013. Earlier, the date for SAIL MT Admit card 2013 download was May 13.

Prime Minister to meet heads of central public sector enterprises

May 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh will meet with heads of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE), including chiefs of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), here on Monday to take stock of their capacity expansion and investment plans in the wake of slow industrial growth.

Gurgaon city buses to get CCTV cameras

May 12, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Gurgaon, May 12 (IANS) All Gurgaon city buses will be fitted with CCTV cameras and 100 new buses, including 50 air-conditioned ones, will soon join the fleet, an official said here Sunday. Bus terminals across Haryana will also get electronic eyes for security.

Haryana plan for 2013-14 finalised in Delhi

May 6, 2013 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): The annual plan for the year 2013-14 for Haryana was finalised here today at a meeting between Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

Violence in Noida as security guard shoots two labourers

April 27, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Noida, April 27 (ANI): Angry labourers turned violent and set several vehicles on fire after a security guard at a builder's office opened fired and in the process injured two labourers in Noida on Saturday.

Labour unrest in Noida: One shot at by security guard

April 27, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Lucknow, April 27 (IANS) A security guard at a builder's office in Noida, abutting the national capital, Saturday opened fire at agitating labourers, who erupted in anger and pelted stones and set two vehicles on fire, police said. One labourer was injured in the firing.

Mukherjee to present scope meritorious awards on Public Sector Day

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, Apr. 26 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present the scope meritorious awards at the Vigyan Bhawan here on Friday on the occasion of the 4th Public Sector Day celebrations.

Mukherjee to present scope meritorious awards on Public Sector Day tomorrow

April 25, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 25 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present the scope meritorious awards at the Vigyan Bhawan here on Friday on the occasion of the 4th Public Sector Day celebrations.

Two arrested in IPL betting racket

April 25, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Chandigarh, April 25 (IANS) Haryana Police have arrested two men on suspicion of running a betting racket on the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches from Sector 31 of Faridabad, police officials said Thursday.

Man held in Gurgaon for raping minor stepdaughters

April 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Gurgaon, April 24 (IANS) A man was arrested here Wednesday for allegedly raping his stepdaughters, aged 7 and 14, police said.

Sibal calls for development of electronics products useful for common man

April 22, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 22 (ANI): Union Communications and IT Minister Kapil Sibal met Ambassadors and Heads of Chambers of Commerce of countries which are leaders in the electronics sector here today.

Three CISF men arrested for molesting colleague's wife

April 19, 2013 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Three Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officials were arrested for molesting their colleague's wife here in the city, police said Friday.

Recruitment for Assistants in National insurance Company, Download application form

April 16, 2013 at 12:14 PM

National Insurance Company Limited a fastest growing Public Sector Non-life Insurance Company has published job opportunity for the Assistants in various states.

Kargil widow's petrol pump sealed in Gurgaon

April 11, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Gurgaon, April 11 (IANS) The Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) Thursday sealed four Gurgaon petrol vends, including one allotted to a Kargil martyr's family, for not paying rent dues, an official said.

Online shopping portal officials held for cheating

March 30, 2013 at 9:30 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The director and chief operations officer of an online shopping portal have been arrested for cheating several customers by not providing them the goods they bought inspite getting money in advance, said police Saturday.

Property dealer falls to death in Delhi

March 20, 2013 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) An elderly property dealer fell to his death under mysterious circumstances from the seventh floor of an apartment building here Wednesday evening, police said.

Khurshid asks CISF women forces to be ready to meet emerging challenges

March 10, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Ghaziabad, Mar. 10 (ANI): Asserting that the government is committed to strengthen equal participation of women forces at the ground level, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday called upon the women forces of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to be ready to meet the emerging challenges.

Doctors remove 2.5 kg tumour from woman's body

February 20, 2013 at 8:40 PM

Faridabad, Feb 20 (IANS) Doctors removed a massive tumour weighing 2.5 kg from the abdomen of a 45-year-old woman here Wednesday, hospital authorities said.

Undertrial, constable shot at in Delhi court

February 20, 2013 at 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) An undertrial and a Delhi Police constable were injured when two men opened fire at the former in a city court Wednesday. One of the attackers has been arrested, police said.

Undertrial shot at in Delhi court

February 20, 2013 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) An undertrial and a Delhi Police constable were injured when two people opened fire at the former in a city court Wednesday. One of the attackers has been arrested, police said.

Top builder shot dead in Navi Mumbai

February 16, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Thane, Feb 16 (IANS) A top builder was shot dead outside his office in Vashi by two men disguised as security personnel Saturday morning, police said.

Surajkund crafts fair ends

February 15, 2013 at 9:53 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 15 (IANS) The fortnight-long Surajkund international crafts fair ended in Haryana's Faridabad district Friday.

Another ceasefire violation by Pak troops in K-G sector on LoC

February 15, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Jammu, Feb 15 (ANI): Another cease-fire violation was done by the Pakistan Army on Line of Control (LC) in the Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch district, without any provocation on the night of February 14.

Court frames charges against Kalmadi, 9 others

February 4, 2013 at 11:58 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday framed charges against former Commonwealth Games (CWG) Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi and nine others for forgery, cheating and conspiracy in a corruption case related to the 2010 Delhi Games.

Surajkund fair is the stage to showcase India's treasured diversity: Pranab Mukherjee

February 2, 2013 at 5:45 PM

The President of India Pranab Mukherjee who officially inaugurated the 27th Surajkund International craft fair at Surajkund, Faridabad, Saturday said that International cultural fairs like Surajkund is the platform to show India's treasured diversity..........................

Mukherjee to inaugurate 27th Surajkund Crafts Mela tomorrow

February 1, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Faridabad, Feb 1 (AN): President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the 27th Surajkund International Crafts Mela here tomorrow.

Mob resorts to violence after stalker rapes, murders teen girl in Haryana

January 26, 2013 at 9:36 AM

Faridabad, Jan.26 (ANI): Venting its ire, an irate mob resorted to violence on Friday here after it heard of a stalker raping and later murdering a teenage girl.

CCEA revises norms for J-K scheme 'Udaan'

January 24, 2013 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan.24 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Thursday approved the modification in the Scheme 'Special Industry Initiative for Jammu and Kashmir' (Udaan) to make it more flexible and relevant.

CII outlines its pre-budget priorities for MSMEs

January 24, 2013 at 11:44 AM

New Delhi, Jan.24 (ANI): The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has submitted its Pre-Budget Memorandum for the MSMEs, with the Government and other stakeholders. Requesting for a comprehensive package for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to unshackle their growth potential, CII has outlined a 10-point agenda for the MSME sector.

Peace process with Pakistan should be stopped: Natwar Singh

January 12, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan.12 (ANI): Former External Affairs Minister K. Natwar Singh on Saturday said that India's peace process with Pakistan should be halted to send a strong message to Islamabad about its repeated ceasefire violations in Kashmir.

Indian Army reiterates that Pakistan 'mutilated and beheaded two of its soldiers

January 12, 2013 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan.12 (ANI): The Indian Army on Saturday reiterated that two of its soldiers had been mutilated and beheaded by the Pakistan Army during an encounter in the Mendhar Sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

India will consider other options if Pak continues ceasefire violation: IAF chief

January 12, 2013 at 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne, on Saturday strongly made it clear that India will be forced to consider other options, if ceasefire violations continue from the Pakistan side.

Lured by Rs.1 crore lottery, student duped of Rs.2 lakh

January 11, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 11 (IANS) Lured by a lottery prize of Rs.2 crore, a second-year bachelor of science (B.Sc.) student at the government women's college here was duped of Rs.2 lakh, a senior police official said Friday.

IAS officer continues to haunt Hooda government (Haryana Newsletter)

January 11, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 11 (IANS) He set the cat among the pigeons by cancelling the mutation of a multi-crore-rupee land deal involving UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra and realty major DLF. He was transferred to a relatively insignificant post but IAS officer Ashok Khemka continues to haunt Haryana's Bhupinder Singh Hooda government.

Court to frame charges against Kalmadi, 10 others Feb 4

January 10, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday fixed Feb 4 for framing of charges against former Commonwealth Games (CWG) organising committee chief Suresh Kalmadi and 10 others for forgery, cheating and conspiracy in a corruption case related to the 2010 Delhi Games.

Government to disinvest 10 percent stake in Engineers India

January 10, 2013 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday approved disinvesting 10 percent of the government stake in Engineers India Ltd. (EIL) through a follow-on public offering (FPO) this fiscal that could bring in Rs.800 crore.

Mayawati takes on Akhilesh Govt., demands President's rule in UP

January 7, 2013 at 12:55 PM

Lucknow, Jan. 7 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Monday took potshots at the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) Government over the rising crime graph and incidents of rape, and demanded immediate imposition of President's rule in Uttar Pradesh.

Fans brave freezing weather at India-Pakistan match

January 6, 2013 at 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Jackets, sweaters, scarves and hoodies were the name of the game as cricket fans braved freezing temperatures to see the third and final One-Day International (ODI) between India and Pakistan at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Sunday.

Woman found stripped, dead

January 5, 2013 at 5:51 PM

Noida, Jan 5 (IANS) A 22-year-old woman was found stripped and dead in Noida. The woman's mother alleged that the girl had been raped and the rapists had killed her to destroy evidence.

Murder charges added in case of Delhi student's mysterious death

January 5, 2013 at 12:07 AM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Four months after a 14-year-old teenager was found dead under mysterious circumstances here in an apartment, Delhi Police Friday added charges of murder in the case on the directions of a court.

Meat seller's son abducted, found in Gurgaon

December 31, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 31 (IANS) "Unknown people" have been booked for abducting for ransom a meat shop owner's two-year-old son who was later found abandoned here, police said Monday.

Man held for molesting woman

December 31, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 31 (IANS) A man here has been arrested and sent to jail for 14 days for allegedly molesting a married woman, police said Monday.

Court orders framing of charges against Kalmadi, 10 others

December 21, 2012 at 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday ordered framing of charges against former Commonwealth Games (CWG) organising committee chief Suresh Kalmadi and ten others for forgery, cheating and conspiracy in a corruption case related to the 2010 Delhi Games.

Teenage Faridabad girl blames landlord, mother for rape

December 19, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Faridabad, Dec 19 (ANI): Barely three days after the gruesome gang rape of a Delhi girl outraged India, yet another case of rape surfaced in Haryana, where a teenage girl has alleged that she was repeatedly raped by her landlord in the presence of her mother.

Petrol pump looted in Gurgaon

December 18, 2012 at 11:01 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 18 (IANS) A petrol pump owned by a relative of Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda here was Tuesday looted of Rs.60,000, police said.

Probe ordered into Faridabad building collapse

December 12, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Faridabad, Dec 12 (IANS) A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the collapse of an under-construction school building here in which the death toll rose to six Wednesday, an official said.

Three killed in Faridabad building collapse

December 11, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Faridabad, Dec 11 (IANS) At least three people were killed and many others injured when an under-construction school building collapsed here Tuesday. Dozens of labourers were feared to be trapped under the debris, an official said.

Two dead in Faridabad building collapse incident

December 11, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Faridabad (Haryana), Dec.11 (ANI): At least two people were killed and several others were injured after an under construction building collapsed in Faridabad, Haryana, on Tuesday.

Extension of Metro Line from Noida Sector 32 to 62

December 6, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Now Delhi Metro is all set to extend its journey from Sector 32 to 62. The detailed project report has been submitted to Noida Authority in June 2012 in these regards.

3 soldiers killed, many missing in Pakistan avalanche

November 30, 2012 at 10:55 PM

Islamabad, Nov 30 (IANS) At least three soldiers were killed Friday and many others, including both troops and civilians, went missing as an avalanche hit Pakistan-controlled Kashmir along the Line of Control (LoC) with India, reported Xinhua.

Man murdered for changing song at wedding function

November 24, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Gurgaon, Nov 24 (IANS) A young man was murdered in a tiff that began after a song being played on a music system was changed at a marriage function, police said here Saturday.

Delhi government to revise circle rates

November 21, 2012 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The Delhi government Wednesday decided to rationalize the capital's circle rates in view of the prevailing high market rates at which property transactions are done in the city.

Escorts eyes No.1 position in tractor market

November 21, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 21 (IANS) Escorts Agri Machinery, a part of Escorts Group, aims to become the number one in the high?end tractor market segment in India in three years.

Portal on Indian solar market launched

November 5, 2012 at 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) India and Germany Monday launched a web portal to provide information to industry about opportunities in the Indian solar market.

Vadra-DLF case: IAS officer Khemka files police complaint after threat to office staff

November 1, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Chandigarh, Nov.1 (ANI): The office of senior Haryana IAS officer Ashok Khemka on Thursday filed a formal police complaint aftercomplaining of femal staff receiving threat calls in connection with the DLF-Robert Vadra land deal case.

Haryana's clean chit to Vadra a cover-up: Kejriwal

October 26, 2012 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) leader Arvind Kejriwal Friday termed as a cover-up the clean chit given by Haryana government to Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, in land purchase deals in the state.

CCEA approves 10 pct disinvestment of paid up equity capital in NMDC

October 25, 2012 at 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 25 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Thursday approved the disinvestment of 10 per cent paid up equity capital (39,64,71,600 shares, each of Full Value of Rs.1/-) of NMDC out of the Government's shareholding of 90 percent through 'Offer for the Sale of Shares through Stock Exchange' (OFS) method, as per SEBI Rules and Regulations.

Indian F1 circuit challenging: Vettel

October 22, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Current Formula 1 driver's champion Sebastian Vettel believes that the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) is one of the most challenging circuits in the world.

Outrage over plan to use 'race' for rating students in American school

October 16, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Washington, Oct. 16 (ANI): A new policy by American educators to set student goals in math and reading based on their 'race' has been slammed by education analysts, who have called it an "ill-advised" plan that is destined to fail.

Rapper Taboo to perform at F1 after-parties

October 11, 2012 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The multi-talented rapper Taboo, member of American hip-hop band Black Eyed Peas, is all set for his maiden performances in India and says that he is really looking forward to soak up the spirit and charm of the country.

Guard foils robbery at finance company

October 6, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Gurgaon, Oct 6 (IANS) A robbery attempt at the office of a private finance company here Saturday was foiled by a guard. The five robbers escaped, leaving behind a pistol and their vehicle, police said.

Mamata calls on parties to 'kick UPA out'

October 4, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Kolkata, Oct 4 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee Thursday called for a no-confidence motion to oust the Congress-led UPA government.

Pub manager held for assaulting birthday revelers

October 1, 2012 at 7:58 PM

Gurgaon, Oct 1 (IANS) Police Monday arrested a manager of a pub here at Mehrauli-Gurgaon (MG) Road for attempt to murder and for assaulting a group of people celebrating a birthday. Over 18 bouncers were also booked, police said.

No headway in Delhi's Rs.5.25 crore heist

September 29, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Delhi Police is still groping in the dark over one of the biggest heists in the capital in which the cash van of a private bank carrying Rs.5.25 was driven away by over six armed men after they shot the guard of the van, police said.

Country needs leadership and vision: Gadkari

September 27, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Surajkund (Faridabad), Sep. 27 (ANI): Terming the Congress-led UPA-II Government as the most corrupt in the history of independent India, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the country needs leadership and vision.

Army guns down militant in Kupwara

September 25, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir), Sept 25 (ANI): Rashtriya Rifles on Tuesday gunned down a militant during a search operation here, after terrorists shot dead a deputy village chief in the state.

Cabinet approves National Policy on Information Technology 2012

September 20, 2012 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi, Sept 20 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has recently approved the National Policy on Information Technology 2012.

Haryana Police baton charge Faridabad shopkeepers during anti-encroachment drive

September 17, 2012 at 7:50 PM

Faridabad, Sep 17 (ANI): Haryana Police baton charged local shop owners here on Monday while removing illegal encroachments.

One held for killing woman in front of her son

September 12, 2012 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) A 30-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for killing a woman in front of her son here Tuesday morning. The killing was allegedly to take revenge from the victim, who had married the killer's sister's husband six years ago, police said.

Cabinet Committee to discuss, consider diesel, LPG price hike

September 11, 2012 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep.11 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister S. Jaipal Reddy on Tuesday said the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) will meet this evening to discuss raising diesel, cooking gas and kerosene prices.

Government to set up 10 community colleges for skill development

September 6, 2012 at 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The government will set up 10 community colleges in collaboration with Canadian educational institutes to educate illiterate adults and provide skill-based training for employment, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Thursday.

Sri Lankan Team Wins U-16 Rawal Cricket Cup 2012

September 3, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Sri Lankan team has won the Under 16 Rawal Cricket Cup 2012 which was being played at the Bhopani situated Vijay Yadav Cricket Academy.

Rainy morning in Delhi

August 24, 2012 at 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Rains lashed parts of the national capital Friday, leaving commuters facing a tough time as traffic moved at snail's pace on several key roads.

Explore an athlete's dreams with 'Khwaabb'

August 24, 2012 at 8:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) If anyone of you thought sports-based movies were a well-explored topic in Bollywood, debutant director Zaid Ali Khan wants you to think again as he showcases an athlete's struggle in his movie "Khwaabb".

Nanoparticles new age answer to corrosion: Expert

August 23, 2012 at 7:52 PM

Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) Terming nanoparticles as the latest answer to combating corrosion, a senior scientist Thursday urged the industries concerned to use them as a "smart coating" option.

Bill to set up 20 more IIITs approved

August 18, 2012 at 6:36 PM

To add some more edge to engineering education, government of India on Friday has approved a bill to set up 20 new IIITs and giving administrative autonomy to them.

DMRC starts modification of electrical utilities of Faridabad corridor

August 14, 2012 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug.14 (ANI): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has started the shifting of major electrical lines and transformers to execute construction work on the 13.875-kilometer-long Badarpur-YMCA-Faridabad Corridor.

Unfavourable levies hit Indian manufacturing: FICCI

August 12, 2012 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Several industrial sectors like tyres, electronic hardware, electrical equipment and medical instruments are suffering due to an unfavourable duty structure which makes Indian manufacturing uncompetitive, a FICCI survey revealed.

Firing outside Noida mall, two arrested

August 6, 2012 at 7:13 PM

Noida, Aug.6 (ANI): In an audacious act of impunity, two rowdy elements fired outside a mall in Sector-38 here, injuring an auto rickshaw driver.

Top Lashkar commander killed in Kashmir

August 3, 2012 at 11:39 AM

Srinagar, Aug 3 (IANS) A guerrilla believed to be top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Abu Hanzallah was Friday killed by security forces in a village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, an official said.

Pregnant bank manager killed in Noida accident

July 29, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Noida, July 29 (IANS) A 28-year-old pregnant bank manager was killed and her husband wounded when their car collided with another vehicle in Noida early Sunday morning, police said. The driver of the other vehicle was arrested.

Antony visits Kupwara Sector forward post

July 29, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir), July 29 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Sunday visited a forward post in the Kupwara sector.

Principal shot at in Noida

July 28, 2012 at 11:54 PM

Noida, July 28 (IANS) The principal of a chain of schools in Noida and Greater Noida was shot at and critically injured by unidentified assailants outside his house here Saturday, police said.

Can't fleece plot seekers, consumer court warns land agencies

July 26, 2012 at 11:38 AM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) In a ruling with far-reaching implications for those entering into land deals, the apex consumer court has said an agency that has failed to deliver an allotted plot cannot demand extra money while giving an alternative site.

India's energy consumption to double by 2031: Study

July 25, 2012 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Energy consumption in India is likely to double to 1,124 kgs of oil equivalent (kgoe) by 2031-32 on the back of high economic expansion, a joint study by consultancy Deloitte and industry chamber Assocham showed Wednesday.

Government to sell 10.82 percent stake in SAIL

July 20, 2012 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The government has decided to sell 10.82 percent stake in the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) through auction, which is estimated to fetch over Rs.4,000 crore to the exchequer.

Delhi still most competitive city of India, Mumbai second

July 11, 2012 at 11:46 AM

For the third straight time capital of India, Delhi has emerged the most competitive city in the country whereas with the commercial hub of Mumbai retaining the second spot.

HCC among 10 global companies for green initiative

June 20, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Mumbai-based infrastructure major Hindustan Construction Company has got the rare distinction of being the only Indian company to feature in the Climate Report released by the UN Global Compact and UN Environment Programme, an official said here Wednesday.

Dubai health authority launches anti-smoking hotline

June 14, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Dubai, June 14 (IANS/WAM) The Dubai Health Authority announced Thursday it had launched a toll-free quit-smoking helpline.

Couple arrested for torturing domestic help

June 14, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Gurgaon, June 14 (IANS) A couple was arrested here Thursday for brutally torturing their under-age domestic help, police said.

Global airline profits for 2012 expected at $3 billion

June 11, 2012 at 11:19 PM

Beijing, June 11 (IANS) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Monday forecast a dip in the global airline industry's profits at $3 billion in 2012 from last year's $7.9 billion.

Speeding truck crushes police constable to death in Faridabad

June 11, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Faridabad, June 11 (ANI): A speeding sand dumper killed a 43-year old police constable after breaking through a check post here on Monday.

Surajkund Mela to go international

June 7, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Chandigarh, June 7 (IANS) The famous Surajkund Crafts Mela will be upgraded as an international event and known as Surajkund International Crafts Mela from February next year, a Haryana tourism spokesman said Thursday.

Fire at Faridabad clinic, goods worth millions gutted

May 27, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Faridabad, May 27 (ANI): An Ayurvedic clinic in Faridabad caught fire on Sunday, destroying stored goods worth millions.