Shalimar Bagh

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

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

Hottest morning in Delhi, mercury to rise Thursday

May 22, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Searing heat Wednesday continued to add to the discomfort of Delhiites with the mercury shooting five notches above average at 44.9 degrees Celsius as the city experienced its hottest morning, Met department said.

Woman gang-raped in Delhi

May 22, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman was gang-raped by five men, including her brother-in-law and kept locked for two days in a room, police said Wednesday. No arrest has been made so far.

'On-off' Pak opener Farhat hopes to end 'chequered' career with World Cup participation

May 10, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Karachi, May 10 (ANI): Pakistan opening batsman Imran Farhat seems to be unruffled despite the spate of criticism that he has faced in his chequered, start-stop-start sort of playing career, saying that it would like to end his career on a high note by participating in a World Cup.

Surge in cross-border trade between India and Pakistan

May 9, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), May 9 (ANI): Cross border trade between India and Pakistan has been increasing and it is seen as a step towards increasing people-to-people contact.

Two-month long cultural and traditional folk festival begins in Pahalgam

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Pahalgam (J and K), May 6 (ANI): A two-month long cultural and traditional folk festival has begun at Pahalgam, with the aim of giving a boost tourism and culture in the Kashmir Valley.

Rehman Malik blames Musharraf for security lapse in Benazir Bhutto murder case

May 1, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Islamabad, May. 1 (ANI): Pakistan's former interior minister Rehman Malik has once again blamed former president Pervez Musharraf for not providing sufficient security to the assassinated PPP leader Benazir Bhutto.

Over 260 Kashmiri ex-militants returned to India via Nepal

April 30, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) More than 260 Kashmiri ex-militants have returned to India via Nepal in the past three years from 2010 till April 10, 2013, parliament was informed Tuesday.

Musharraf gets 14-day judicial remand in Benazir Bhutto murder case

April 30, 2013 at 11:33 AM

Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday was ordered for a 14-day-long judicial remand by an anti-terrorist court in Rawalpindi in the Benazir Bhutto murder case. Earlier last week, Musharraf was sent on a physical remand by the court. Musharraf was under questioning by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) investigator in the high profile murder probe since then, reports The Dawn.

Pak court orders 14-day judicial remand for Musharraf in Benazir Bhutto murder case

April 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Rawalpindi, Apr. 30 (ANI): An anti-terrorist court in Rawalpindi has ordered a 14-day-long judicial remand for former president Pervez Musharraf in the Benazir Bhutto murder case.

Pak FIA to interrogate Rehman Malik in Benazir Bhutto murder case

April 29, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 29 (ANI): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is planning to interrogate Pakistan's former Interior Minister Rehman Malik in the Benazir Bhutto murder case.

Unidentified body of boy found in Delhi

April 28, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) An unidentified body, apparently of a teenaged boy with its head brutally crushed, was found Sunday in a park here, police said.

Man kills sister-in-law in Delhi

April 24, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A 28-year-old man was arrested for killing his sister-in-law to hush up his illicit relationship with her. She had been blackmailing him for gifts to keep the relationship a secret, police said Wednesday.

Be sensitive to travellers' travails: Minister

April 15, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) Minister of State for Railways Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Monday urged officials and employees of the railways to be sensitive towards common people who use trains, which serve as the "lifeline of India".

Rawalpindi court summons Musharraf on April 23 in Benazir murder case

April 13, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Islamabad, Apr 13 (ANI): The Rawalpindi anti-terrorist court has summoned all Benazir Bhutto murder case accused, including former leader Pervez Musharraf, for its upcoming hearing this month.

Taliban makes criminal hub Tirah Valley in North Pakistan new stronghold

April 10, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New York, Apr. 10 (ANI): Taliban fighters, who swept into the Tirah Valley of northern Pakistan last month, have made the strategic area that was previously known for criminal activity, their stronghold.

Delhi businessman shot at, robbed of Rs.3 lakh

April 7, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) A 35-year-old businessman was shot at and robbed of Rs.3 lakh by four unidentified attackers on bikes here Sunday evening, police said.

Pak committee calls for death penalty for false blasphemy accusers

April 5, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Islamabad, Apr. 5 (ANI): The Senate Standing Committee on National Harmony, while discussing the Badami Bagh incident in Lahore, has recommended stern punishment for people involved in making false blasphemy accusations.

Hazare starts all-India tour from Amritsar

March 31, 2013 at 7:54 PM

Amritsar, March 31 (IANS) Warning that India was headed to "disaster", anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare Sunday began his year-long, all-India campaign from Amritsar's historic Jallianwala Bagh ground.

Only mass movement will bring change in country: Hazare

March 31, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Amritsar, March 31 (IANS) Launching his 'Janatantra Yatra' (tour for democracy) from the historic Jallianwala Bagh here in this Sikh holy city Sunday, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare said only a mass movement could bring about a change in India.

Hazare begins all-India tour from Jallianwala Bagh

March 31, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Amritsar, March 31 (IANS) Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare Sunday started his year-long, all-India tour from Amritsar's historic Jallianwala Bagh.

Every scene in 'Hitler Didi' offers something new: Sumit

March 29, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) He is playing Rishi Kumar for about one-and-a-half-year in "Hitler Didi", but Sumit Vats says there is no montony on the show as each scene has something new to offer.

Two Pakistani boys repatriated to PoK by Indian army

March 24, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Jammu, March 24 (IANS) The army Sunday handed over two Pakistani boys, who had crossed the Line of Control into India, to the Pakistan army as a goodwill gesture.

Hazare to embark on nationwide tour from March 31

March 21, 2013 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Mar.21 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Thursday revealed that he will undertake a nationwide tour from March 31, aimed at creating awareness on issues such as unemployment, corruption and price rise.

Students campaign for tiger conservation

March 21, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Kolkata, March 21 (IANS) Wearing tiger masks, hundreds of school students came together here Thursday to raise awareness about saving the endangered wild animal.

Pak govt. urged to probe intimidation and violence against Christians

March 21, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 21 (ANI): The Pakistan Christian Welfare Society (PCWS) has urged the government to take action against elements responsible for violence against Christians and other vulnerable groups in the country.

Cash van loses Rs.60 lakh in Delhi

March 20, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) At least Rs.60 lakh were stolen from a cash van collecting money from liquor shops here Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Cash van loses Rs.60 lakh in Delhi

March 20, 2013 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) At least Rs.60 lakh went missing from a cash van collecting money from liquor shops here Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Pakistan president seeks report of attacks on Christians

March 10, 2013 at 6:27 AM

Islamabad, March 10 (IANS) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has taken a serious note of attacks on the houses of Christians in Lahore and sought a report from the authorities over the incident, Xinhua reported.

Delhi cop held while taking Rs.10,000 bribe

March 7, 2013 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) An assistant sub-inspector of police was arrested for taking a bribe of Rs.10,000 to release a car involved in a road rage case, an official said Thursday.

Two killed in Delhi road accident

March 3, 2013 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Two people were killed while another suffered critical injuries Sunday after a scooty they were travelling on was hit by an unidentified vehicle here, police said.

Kashmir authorities withdraw work permit of cross-border trader after recovering bullets from him

March 3, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Chakan Da Bagh (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar. 3 (ANI): Authorities at the Chakan Da Bagh check post here have withdrawn the work permit of a cross-border trader after they recovered two AK-47 bullets from the goods he was importing from Pakistan.

Arun Jaitley's phone was not 'tapped' clarifies Shinde

March 1, 2013 at 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Friday clarified that Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley's phone was not tapped, but that someone was trying to access his call records.

Arun Jaitley's phone was not 'tapped' clarifies Shinde

March 1, 2013 at 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Friday clarified that Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley's phone was not tapped, but that someone was trying to access his call records.

Cameron's regret satisfies some, families seek more

February 21, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Amritsar, Feb 21 (IANS) Not everyone is satisfied with British Prime Minister David Cameron's visit to the Jallianwala Bagh ground here and his description of the 1919 massacre of Indians as "shameful".

Religion, history, business: All in Cameron's Amritsar trip

February 20, 2013 at 3:47 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 20 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron was a devout, a politician regretting a historical tragedy and a business leader -- all rolled into one within a space of four hours during his visit to Sikh holy city Amritsar Wednesday.

Cameron calls Jallianwala Bagh tragedy shameful

February 20, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Amritsar, Feb.20 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron became the first head of government from his country to visit Jallianwala Bagh on Wednesday, and called the April 13, 1919 massacre of unarmed civilians as a tragic and a "most shameful act in the history of Britain".

Jallianwala Bagh killings 'shameful', says Cameron

February 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Amritsar, Feb 20 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron Wednesday termed as "shameful" the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of innocent Indians by British troops.

To woo Punjabis, Cameron to visit Amritsar

February 19, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Amritsar, Feb 19 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron will visit the Sikh holy city of Amritsar Wednesday in a clear message to woo Sikhs and Punjabis settled back home.

Kin of Jallainwala Bagh martyrs seek apology from David Cameron

February 18, 2013 at 9:52 PM

Amritsar, Feb. 18 (ANI): Some kin of those Indian who were killed in the Jallainwala Bagh's massacre on April 13, 1919, seek an apology from British Prime Minister David Cameron, in view of his proposed visit to Amritsar on January 20.

Marathon to herald women's empowerment organised in Jammu

February 17, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Jammu, Feb. 17 (ANI): Scores of youngsters took part in a marathon event here to spread awareness about women's empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.

Air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother cremated

February 16, 2013 at 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Former air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother Anuradha Sharma, who committed suicide by hanging Friday evening, was cremated here Saturday.

Lawyers disrupt train service in Ghaziabad

February 13, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Ghaziabad, Feb 13 (IANS) Hundreds of lawyers Wednesday disrupted rail services here for about an hour to press for their demand of setting up a high court bench in western Uttar Pradesh.

Delhi Police cop was shot by friend

February 7, 2013 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) A 23-year-old Delhi Police constable was shot and assaulted by his childhood friend after an argument over a petty issue, police said Thursday.

Afghan rape victim jailed for adultery forced to marry attacker

February 6, 2013 at 12:59 PM

London, Feb. 6 (ANI): An Afghan woman, who was jailed for adultery after being raped by her cousin's husband, has now been forced to marry her attacker to restore the family's honour and avoid becoming a social outcast.

Prepare for assembly polls: Delhi Congress chief

January 30, 2013 at 10:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Delhi state Congress chief Jai Prakash Agarwal Wednesday urged the party workers to step up preparation for the upcoming assembly polls and work towards rectifying any error in the voters list.

Cross-LoC trade resumes between India, Pakistan

January 29, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Jammu, Jan 29 (IANS) Trade across the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan resumed Tuesday after being suspended due to tension over the Jan 8 killing of two Indian soldiers. Six Pakistani trucks entered the Indian side.

Cross-LoC travel resumes, trade to restart Tuesday

January 28, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Jammu, Jan 28 (IANS) Travel across the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan resumed Monday after being suspended due to tension following the Jan 8 killing of two Indian soldiers. Trade will resume Tuesday, an official said here.

Cross-border travel resumes; trade to restart from Tuesday

January 28, 2013 at 5:05 PM

After days long, the travel across the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan resumed Monday that was suspended due to tension between the two countries following the Jan 8 killing of two Indian soldiers. Trade will resume Tuesday, an official said here........................

Chattai therapy: Making cancer bearable for kids

January 27, 2013 at 12:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) On a sunny, winter morning, a group of about two dozen children, between the ages of three and 12, clap and recite poems along with an instructor in a courtyard outside the out-patients-department at the AIIMS, one of Asia's largest research and referral hospitals. It's that brief, transient tranquility in a day fraught with pain and uncertainty.

Cross border trade, travel remains suspended in Kashmir

January 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Chakan Da Bagh (Poonch, J-K), Jan.26 (ANI): Cross border trade and travel between India and Pakistan through Chakan Da Bagh continues to remain suspended in the wake of the recent ceasefire violation by Pakistan.

Poonch villagers ask Pakistan to immediately stop repeated ceasefire violations

January 17, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Poonch, Jan 17 (ANI): Indian villagers living in the border district of Poonch have slammed Pakistan, and asked it to immediately stop repeated violations of ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir.

Repeated denial, lack of response from Islamabad will affect bilateral relations: MEA

January 15, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 15 (ANI): Terming the gruesome act of the brutal killing and mutilation of two Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops as totally unacceptable and barbaric incident, External Affair Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said the repeated denial and lack of proper response from Islamabad to our concerns will hamper bilateral relations.

Text of Khurshid's statement on killings of soldiers

January 15, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Text of External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid's statement on the killing of two Indian soldiers by Pakistan:

Poonch residents hopeful of positive outcome of Indo-Pak talks

January 14, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Poonch, Jan. 14 (ANI): Residents of Poonch on Monday expressed confidence that the proposed Brigade Commander-level flag meeting between India and Pakistan would help ease tensions that has flared up after the ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC).

Punjab to identify unsung heroes of freedom movement

January 10, 2013 at 10:49 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 10 (IANS) Unsung heroes who were part of historic movement and incidents during India's freedom struggle will be identified by the Punjab government and their kin are likely to get financial assistance or other facilities.

Malala's friends jubilant at her recovery

January 7, 2013 at 11:35 AM

Islamabad, Jan 7 (IANS) Kainat Riaz and Shazia Ramzan, the two fellow students who were injured when Taliban shot at teenaged rights activist Malala Yousafzai, are overwhelmed with the news of the rapid recovery of their 15-year-old friend in Britain.

Indian troops kill Pakistani soldier: Pakistan

January 6, 2013 at 1:35 PM

Islamabad, Jan 6 (IANS) Pakistan Sunday accused Indian troops of killing a Pakistani soldier in the Kashmir region.

Inferno engulfs Maharashtra paint factory

January 4, 2013 at 7:27 PM

Nashik (Maharashtra), Jan 4 (IANS) A massive fire Friday gutted the factory and warehouse of Shalimar Paints 20 km from the city, police said. No casualties were reported.

NDMC Commissioner visited to check civic amenities facilities

December 13, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Commissioner of North Delhi Municipal Corporation, P.K. Gupta today visited Shalimar Bagh area under Ward No.55. During the inspection, Member, Standing Committee and area Councillor,

Even foreign diplomats routinely becoming victims of street crimes in Pakistan

December 11, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 11 (ANI): Foreign diplomats in Pakistan are becoming victims of rising street crimes even in the most secured areas of the capital.

J-K villagers concerned over persistent ceasefire violation by Pakistan

December 11, 2012 at 10:40 AM

Poonch, Dec 11 (ANI): In wake of the persistent ceasefire violation by Pakistan, villagers residing in the border area of Jammu and Kashmir live under constant fear.

Kejriwal detained during protest outside Delhi CM's residence

December 7, 2012 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal was today detained by the Delhi Police after he led a protest match to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's residence.

Adamant Kejriwal protests outside Sheila Dikshit's residence

December 7, 2012 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal and his party workers are staging a sit in protest outside Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's residence here on Friday against the demolition of 500 houses in South Delhi's Shaheen Bagh.

Auto-rickshaw driver kills passenger for Rs.50

December 5, 2012 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) An auto-rickshaw driver here stabbed to death a passenger who accused him of trying to extort an additional fare of Rs.50, police said Wednesday. The accused is on the run.

Rehman Malik vows to reveal names of Benazir Bhutto's murderers in his book

December 4, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 4 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that he would reveal the names of the murderers of Benazir Bhutto and other little-known details of her assassination in his upcoming book.

Suicide bomber, aide killed in premature detonation of bomb-vest in Pak

December 2, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Peshawar, Dec. 2 (ANI): A suicide bomber and his helper were killed when his suicide vest went off prematurely in near Yaktot in Pakistan late on Saturday night.

14 Afghans trained in diamond grading, jewellery management in India

November 20, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov.20 (ANI): Resource-rich Afghanistan has been devastated by prolonged war. Its unique traditions of Islamic art and architecture, from tile work to calligraphy and embroidery, have also been badly affected.

Northeastern man looted in Delhi

November 12, 2012 at 10:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) A 23-year-old northeastern call centre employee was looted by four men in the capital, police said Monday.

Delhi Metro all set to cover 70 percent of Delhi

October 20, 2012 at 6:40 PM

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) managing director Mangu Singh has said that there will be no hindrance to public as regards with the width of the road.

Minor raped in Delhi on promise of job

October 16, 2012 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) A 16-year-old girl was raped by a transport company owner here when she approached him in search of a job, police said Tuesday.

TV actors don't have privacy issues with media: Sargun Mehta

September 25, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Mumbai, Sep 25 (IANS) Paparazzi culture may be a threat to the personal lives of celebrities -- but not for television stars, feels Sargun Mehta, last seen as the protagonist in "Phulwa".

B.Tech student found murdered in Delhi

September 24, 2012 at 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) A 22-year-old B.Tech first year student was found murdered in the capital under mysterious circumstances, police said Monday.

Two arrested for cheating engineers

September 18, 2012 at 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Two people were arrested for cheating several serving and retired engineers on the pretext of providing them consultancy jobs in their fictitious projects, said police Tuesday.

Two dead, 100 injured in Pakistan train collision

September 17, 2012 at 9:02 AM

Islamabad, Sep 17 (IANS) At least two people were killed and over 100 others were injured in Pakistan early Monday when two passenger trains collided.

Startling disclosure in Benazir Bhutto case

September 16, 2012 at 3:58 PM

Islamabad, Sep 16 (IANS) A Pakistani bomb expert has told an anti-terrorism court that the venue of a Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) rally in Rawalpindi, where Benazir Bhutto was killed, had not been cleared by the bomb disposal squad.

Suicide bid at Delhi Metro station

September 6, 2012 at 10:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) A 25-year-old man was critically injured Thursday after he tried to commit suicide by jumping from a Delhi Metro station, police said.

J and K set to have windfall of almonds

September 5, 2012 at 6:49 PM

Srinagar, Sept 5 (ANI): Almond growers and orchard owners in the Kashmir Valley are a delighted lot, as they are expecting a bumper yield this year, thanks to favourable weather conditions.

Nine killed in Pakistan floods

August 28, 2012 at 11:30 PM

Islamabad, Aug 28 (IANS) At least nine people were killed and five went missing after a passenger van was washed away by floods in northern Pakistan Tuesday night, Xinhua reported.

A walk into Jallianwala Bagh on 66th Independence Day

August 15, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Amritsar, Aug 15 (IANS) It's been over 90 years since British troops led by Brigadier Reginald Dyer fired at unarmed Indian protestors at the Jallianwala Bagh here. But walking through the narrow passage, leading to the now clean, green and well-maintained park whose walls still bear the bullet-marks, manages to evoke a connect.

23 injured in Lahore blasts

August 2, 2012 at 2:51 AM

Islamabad, Aug 2 (IANS) At least 23 people were injured in eastern Pakistan's Lahore city Wednesday night when two bombs went off at a market, police said.

Pleasant day in Delhi, more rains Thursday

August 1, 2012 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The city residents enjoyed pleasant weather Wednesday with morning showers followed by a cloudy day. Rain has been forecast for Thursday too.

Delhi Metro mock drill hits commuters

July 28, 2012 at 3:06 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Delhi Metro commuters had a harrowing time Saturday with train services remaining disrupted for nearly an hour due to mock drills at 11 stations.

Disabled Pakistani women abandoned, ignored after 2005 earthquake: Research

July 27, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Islamabad, July 27 (ANI): Pakistani women who suffered spinal injuries in the 2005 earthquake that hit the country, have continued to endure hardships years later, including abandonment by spouses and families, a new research from the University of Alberta has revealed.

'Osama doc' Afridi faked LeI kidnapping in hope of asylum in U.S., say investigators

July 26, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Peshawar, July 26 (ANI): Pakistani doctor, Shakil Afridi, was offered help in seeking asylum by another Pakistani doctor in the U.S. who said Dr. Afridi would have to convince the judge that he was kidnapped by Lashkar-e-Islam (LeI) militants, an investigation has revealed.

Class 10 student dies in accident in Delhi

July 25, 2012 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) In a freak accident Wednesday, a 16-year-old boy was killed in Delhi after being struck by an electricity pole when he stuck his head out of the school bus window, police said.

Private firm manager shot dead in Delhi

July 24, 2012 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) A 52-year-old administrative manager working with a private firm was shot dead by three bike-borne assailants here Tuesday morning, police said.

Water on Delhi Metro tracks causes hold-up

July 21, 2012 at 10:18 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Commuters on the Delhi Metro's Jahangirpuri-Gurgaon line were left stranded when water seeped onto the tracks at a section between the INA market and Jor Bagh metro stations in south Delhi.

Two accused sent to jail in medical admission racket

July 21, 2012 at 7:22 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) A special court here Saturday sent to judicial custody two men allegedly involved in a bid to get a student admitted fraudulently into a dental surgery course.

Four held by CBI for medical admission fraud

July 19, 2012 at 10:56 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Four people, including a private medical practitioner and his son, were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with a fraudulent admission into a dental surgery course, officials said Thursday.

Pakistani soldier repatriated

July 13, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Jammu, July 13 (IANS) The Indian Army Friday handed over a Pakistani soldier to its compatriot across the border in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

People have frustrated from the Congress government in Delhi: BJP

July 10, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Delhi State BJP President Vijender Gupta has said that Congress ruled Government has given only price spiral to people of Delhi. This Government does not belong to the Common man.

Father kills son in Delhi

June 18, 2012 at 8:15 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) In a fit of rage, a 62-year-old man here axed his alcoholic son to death, police said Monday.

HIV-positive rapist faces trial for attempt to murder

June 11, 2012 at 10:23 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) There is no special law to deal with accused who knowingly transmit life threatening infection to another person, a Delhi court said while charging with attempt to murder an HIV positive man who raped his minor step-daughter.

'Osama doc' Afridi appeals against conviction

June 2, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Peshawar, June 2 (ANI): Lawyers representing Pakistani doctor Shakil Afridi, who was sentenced to 33 years' imprisonment on charges of treason, have appealed against his conviction.

Pak claims of real reasons behind 'Osama doc' sentence fall flat after militants deny links

May 31, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Peshawar, May 31 (ANI): Pakistan's latest claim that the reason for sentencing Dr Shakil Afridi to 33 years in prison for treason was his links with banned group Lashkar-e-Islam (LeI), suffered a serious blow, after the militant group denied they had anything to do with him and that they would actually kill him if they had the chance.

Man killed in scuffle in Delhi

May 28, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) A 50-year-old man was killed here by a rickshaw-puller during a scuffle over sleeping outside the victim's shop, police said Monday.

Gambhir's cousin thrashes taxi driver

May 24, 2012 at 10:44 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) In a case of road rage, a taxi driver was beaten up brutally early Thursday by a man claiming to be a cousin of Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir after the victim's vehicle grazed his car in central Delhi, police said.

Delhi heart transplant patient leading normal life: Doctors

May 23, 2012 at 5:53 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) A 44-year-old woman, who was Delhi's first heart transplant recipient an year ago, has recovered and is leading a normal life, said doctors at the private hospital here Wednesday monitoring her post-operative progress.

Imran warns Pak Government of 'Tsunami March' on May 27

May 7, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Islamabad, May 7 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and threatened to unleash a 'Tsunami March', if the government did not honour the Supreme Court judgment which convicted Gilani in a contempt case for his refusal to write a letter to the Swiss authorities to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Delhi property dealer attempts suicide

May 2, 2012 at 4:50 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Unable to pay off his debts, a 47-year-old Delhi property dealer attempted suicide by consuming a poisonous substance in a five-star hotel here Monday evening, police Wednesday said.