Surjan Dhar

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

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

Naxals strong in non-Congress ruled states: Jairam Ramesh

May 17, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Dhar, May 17 (ANI): Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has said that Naxalism is strong only in those states where Congress is not in power.

JSW, two others bid for new I-League clubs

May 15, 2013 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has received three bids from steel major Jindal South West (JSW), a consortium from Kerala and Mumbai Tigers for new I-League Clubs from the 2013-14 season.

EDMC is committed to ensure proper and timely desiltation of drains: Mayor

May 15, 2013 at 11:41 AM

East Delhi Mayor Ram Narayan Dubey today said that the desiltation of drains for the monsoon season will be completed by May 31st. Elected representatives and senior functionaries of the Corporation will begin inspection of desiltation works from tomorrow.

I-League champions to get a newly designed trophy (With Image)

May 6, 2013 at 6:16 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) A glittering new trophy, designed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), awaits the 2012-13 I-League Champions. The dedicated trophy will be handed over to the champion team later this month.

Tripura may order CBI probe into chit fund scam

April 30, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Agartala, April 30 (IANS) Tripura's Left Front government may recommend a CBI probe into the illegal activities of the non-banking financial companies in the state following a chit fund scam in West Bengal, Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said here Tuesday.

Third Front no easy task, can't be rushed: Karat

April 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Agartala, April 29 (IANS) Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) general secretary Prakash Karat has said that the formation of a Third Front at the centre is no easy task as some political parties frequently change their allegiance.

Protests force police to act against chit fund director in Tripura

April 28, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Agartala, April 28 (IANS) The chit fund scam in West Bengal had ripple effects in Tripura, where police swung into action on public complaints and protests to arrest the director of a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC).

AIFF invites bids for new I-League clubs

April 18, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Thursday invited bids for new clubs to be a part of the I-League.

MCD: Delegation of deliberative wing meets L.K.Advani

April 18, 2013 at 7:12 PM

A delegation of Deliberative Wings of all three Corporations of Delhi met with the Hon?ble Lt. Governor. The delegation includes Mayors of South, East and North Delhi,

Religious groups campaigned against the Left in Tripura: CPI-M

April 3, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Agartala, April 3 (IANS) For the first time in Tripura, religious groups acted against the Left parties in the Feb 14 assembly polls, CPI-M leaders claimed here Wednesday after the party's two-day election review meeting.

Tribals in Dhar walk on embers as part of Holi celebrations

March 29, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh), Mar.29 (ANI): Tribals in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar region took part in the annual Bhairav Baba Fair this week.

Fight cyber bullies with digital literacy: UAE experts

March 23, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Dubai, March 23 (IANS) Psychiatrists in the UAE have called on parents to become digitally literate and keep themselves posted about online developments so as to be able to monitor their children's behaviour online and protect them from cyber bullying.

All that jazz from across the world in Delhi (With Image)

March 15, 2013 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Fusion is the flavour of the new jazz being heard in India, Latin America and Europe, where this genre of music has either evolved as an extension of the New Orleans jazz spiked with local influences, or charted an independent path to

Sangma expands Meghalaya ministry, inducts 11

March 12, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Shillong, March 12 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul M. Sangma Tuesday formed his new council of ministers by inducting 11 members from the Congress.

Teachers' scam: court notice to CBI on bail plea

March 8, 2013 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday issued notice to the CBI on former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala's aide Vidya Dhar's plea for bail and suspending the 10-year jail sentence handed down to him for irregular appointment of teachers in 2000.

AIFF happy with response from 30 corporates for I-league clubs

March 5, 2013 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Tuesday briefed 30 interested corporate groups, who have shown interest in bidding for two new teams for the 2013-14 I-League.

Left Front stakes claim to forming government in Tripura

March 4, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Agartala, March 4 (IANS) Leaders of the Left Front, which won 50 seats in the 60-member legislature in the Feb 14 election, met Tripura Governor D.Y. Patil Monday and staked claim to forming the government for the fifth successive term, a leader said.

Telecast of 'Crime Patrol' episode on Chautala allowed

February 28, 2013 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday set aside the order of its single judge bench restraining Sony TV channel from telecasting an episode of "Crime Patrol Dastak" based on the teachers' recruitment scam involving former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala.

Tripura polls: Both Left Front, Congress hope to win

February 27, 2013 at 7:23 PM

Agartala, Feb 27 (IANS) Both the ruling CPI-M led Left Front as well as the Congress-led opposition alliance were optimistic of forming the next government in Tripura as election officials prepared for counting of votes Thursday.

Both CPI-M, Congress hopeful of victory in Tripura

February 14, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Agartala, Feb 14 (IANS) Both the CPI-M led ruling Left Front as well as the Congress-led opposition alliance are optimistic of forming the next government in Tripura after Thursday's polling saw a large turnout.

Meghalaya politicians' assets grew higher than state's GSDP

February 13, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Shillong, Feb 13 (IANS) Assets of 111 candidates seeking re-election to the 60-member Meghalaya assembly grew astonishingly 252 percent higher than the state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), which saw an average growth of only 15 percent from 2007-12, a report said Tuesday.

Rahul's charges against Tripura false: CPI-M

February 12, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Agartala, Feb 12 (IANS) CPI-M leaders in Tripura Tuesday termed as falsehood Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's tirade against the Left government in the state.

Eros, Endemol tie up for three movies

February 12, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Eros International Media Ltd and Endemol India have announced a strategic alliance to co-produce three feature films and the collaboration has earmarked Rs.100 crore to fund these three productions. They will also make original content for television.

SC notice on plea for scrutiny of intelligence agencies

February 11, 2013 at 8:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) On a petition to bring intelligence agencies under legislative scrutiny and their accounts under the CAG, the Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the central government, Intelligence Bureau, Research and Analysis Wing and National Technical Research Organisation.

Women's rights activists downplay government ordinance for omitting marital rape, AFSPA

February 2, 2013 at 9:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 2 (ANI): Various women's rights activist on Saturday criticised the government and rejected the ordinance sent to the President by the Union Cabinet for amendments in laws related to sexual assault on women.

Congress's poll promises in Tripura like chit funds: CPI-M

January 28, 2013 at 4:56 PM

Agartala, Jan 28 (IANS) The ruling CPI-M in Tripura Monday termed the Congress's poll promises to the people as "chit funds" which are "lucrative offers", ahead of the Feb 14 elections to the state assembly.

Declassify government files on Netaji, says family

January 22, 2013 at 11:20 PM

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IANS) Claiming that over 100 secret files on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose were with various government departments, including the PMO, Netaji's family members and researchers Tuesday threatened to launch a mass movement if the documents are not declassified and made public at the earliest.

Haryana Janhit Congress chief Kuldeep Bishnoi welcomes jail term for Chautala

January 22, 2013 at 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 22 (ANI): Haryana Janhit Congress chief Kuldeep Bishnoi on Tuesday welcomed a Delhi court's verdict of awarding a 10-year jail term to former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala and others in connection with the JBT teacher recruitment case.

Chautala, son get 10 years in jail

January 22, 2013 at 12:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday awarded 10 years in jail to former Haryana chief minister and Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) chief Om Prakash Chautala and his son Ajay Chautala in a recruitment scam involving junior basic training (JBT) teachers.

Eleven killed in Madhya Pradesh road mishap

January 16, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Dhar (MP), Jan 16 (ANI): At least eleven people were killed and eight others were injured when a bus collided with a stationary truck on Badhnagar-Badnawar Road in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district this morning.

CPI-M protests in Tripura attacks on its cadres in Bengal

January 9, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Agartala, Jan 9 (IANS) Tripura's ruling CPI-M Wednesday organised demonstrations across the state to protest attacks on party members in West Bengal, including on veteran legislator Abdur Rezzak Mollah, allegedly by Trinamool Congress activists.

Want more Indo-Pak matches: Cricket lover Arbaaz (Movie Snippets)

December 31, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan loves to watch cricket, especially when the teams in question are India and Pakistan. He feels that the teams must play often as bilateral relations improve.

Tripura Congress demands error-free voters' lists

December 31, 2012 at 5:01 PM

Agartala, Dec 31 (IANS) The opposition Congress Monday protested outside 23 offices of the electoral registration officers (EROs) in Tripura, demanding error-free electoral rolls.

Tripura woman's torture: Four accused yet to be arrested

December 24, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Agartala, Dec 24 (IANS) Four more men who stripped and beat a woman in public last week in western Tripura's Sipahijala district are yet to be arrested, police said Monday. One of the absconding men is the victim's husband.

Tripura woman's torture: Three accused yet to be arrested

December 24, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Agartala, Dec 24 (IANS) Three more men who stripped and beat a woman in public last week in western Tripura's Sipahijala district are yet to be arrested, police said Monday. One of the three men is the victim's husband.

Hard to believe I have beaten Hidayat: Joshi

December 19, 2012 at 9:01 PM

Lucknow, Dec 19 (IANS) Eighteen-year-old Pratul Joshi Wednesday found it hard to believe that he had beaten his childhood idol Taufik Hidayat on the opening day of the K.L. Garg-Syed Modi International India Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament at the Babu Banarsi Das Stadium here.

AIFF calls-off Mohun Bagan's next I-League match

December 12, 2012 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Wednesday called off Mohun Bagan's next I-League encounter pending a decision on whether the Kolkata giants should be banned for two years.

Aamir brings credibility to his films: Farhan Akhtar

December 11, 2012 at 12:16 PM

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar believes superstar Aamir Khan's link with a supernatural thriller like "Talaash" itself, spoke volumes about the film's content.

Bagan protests after attack, I-League derby axed

December 9, 2012 at 8:12 PM

Kolkata, Dec 9 (IANS) The much-awaited derby match involving East Bengal and Mohun Bagan in the I-League was called off Sunday after Bagan refused to play the second half over lack of safety for players.

Film on Indian polls biased: CPI-M

December 8, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Agartala, Dec 8 (IANS) The CPI-M Saturday told the Election Commission that the "Indian Election: A Mammoth Democratic Exercise" documentary made by the external affairs ministry is biased, partial and might affect religious sentiments in the country.

Parties wrangle for seats in Tripura

December 6, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Agartala, Dec 6 (IANS) Bickering over sharing of seats among parties in both the ruling Left Front and the opposition in Tripura has erupted ahead of the assembly polls scheduled in February next year.

Call for woman empowerment on Valentine's Day

November 30, 2012 at 11:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Over 100 women's organisation Friday appealed to women in the country to stand up together against violence on Valentine's Day Feb 14.

Feud over seat sharing rents Tripura's Left Front

November 30, 2012 at 7:19 PM

Agartala, Nov 30 (IANS) Wrangling over sharing of seats between ruling Left Front partners CPI-M and RSP in Tripura has come to the fore ahead of the assembly polls next year.

Talaash Movie Review: Truly Deserves your attendance

November 30, 2012 at 11:34 AM

There are very few times in Bollywood that a strong story and the best-of-the-best star cast comes together in a film. Talaash is one such films and with no-negative review, it deserves your attendance in theatre.

Talaash Movie Pre Review, Story and Release Date

November 29, 2012 at 12:17 PM

Here is the Pre Review, story and release date of Aamir Khan, Rani Mukherjee and Kareena Kapoor starrer Talaash.

'Bigg Boss' to be made into film, as horror comedy

November 27, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Mumbai, Nov 27 (IANS) Popular reality show "Bigg Boss" is now headed for the big screen ?? as a horror comedy!

Get set for a thrilling 'Talaash' (IANS Preview)

November 26, 2012 at 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) After winning over audiences with his fun?loving and enduring character Rancho in 2009 film "3 idiots", actor Aamir Khan is set to take his fans on a thrilling trip with his next film "Talaash", which is ready to hit screens Friday.

Aamir took tips from night patrolling policemen

November 19, 2012 at 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Bollywood star Aamir Khan interacted with night patrolling policemen to know more about their work after sunset so that he could give perfect shots in his forthcoming thriller "Talaash".

EC to oversee Tripura electoral rolls revision

November 17, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Agartala, Nov 17 (IANS) The Election Commission (EC) will send observers after rescheduling the ongoing revision of electoral rolls in Tripura following the Congress's complaint about discrepancies in the voters' lists, an official said here Saturday.

CPI (M) lawmaker kicks up row after misbehaving with Tripura Police

November 16, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Agartala (Tripura), Nov.16 (ANI): Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) lawmaker Shankar Prasad Dutta has kicked up a row in Tripura after he was caught on camera abusing a policeman for arresting some of his acquaintances.

Saina retains third place in rankings

November 16, 2012 at 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal retained her third place in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) women's rankings released Friday.

CPI-M urges poll panel to probe Congress threat

November 15, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Agartala, Nov 15 (IANS) The ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in Tripura Thursday urged the Election Commission (EC) to probe the threat of the Congress party to "not allow the Left Front to form the government for a seventh term" after the coming assembly polls.

Tripura's electoral rolls' revision rescheduled

November 3, 2012 at 4:47 PM

Agartala, Nov 3 (IANS) The Election Commission has rescheduled the on-going revision of electoral rolls in the Left-ruled Tripura following a complaint by the Congress about alleged irregularities, an official said here Saturday, sparking a protest from the CPI-M.

Saina in quarters of Denmark Open

October 18, 2012 at 4:54 PM

Odense (Denmark), Oct 18 (IANS) In a dramatic comeback, badminton World No.4 Saina Nehwal of India won her second round match against Japanese Minatsu Mitani to advance to the women's singles quarterfinals of the Denmark Open Super Series Premier here Thursday.

CII seeks new Himachal industrial policy

October 16, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Shimla, Oct 16 (IANS) Ahead of the assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh, industry lobby Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Tuesday asked political parties to commit to framing a new industrial policy and forming a state investment promotion corporation.

CPI-M remembers cadres killed 25 years ago

October 12, 2012 at 2:44 PM

Agartala, Oct 12 (IANS) The ruling CPI-M in Tripura Friday commemorated the killing of 11 cadres and two security personnel killed in the state on this day 25 years ago.

Tripura CPI-M observes 'martyr day'

October 12, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Agartala, Oct 12 (IANS) The ruling CPI-M in Tripura Friday observed the 'martyr day' to commemorate the deaths of 13 people, including 11 party cadre, who it alleged were "killed" during the Congress-led regime 25 years ago.

Special song shot for 'Talaash'

October 11, 2012 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) A special song has been shot for Aamir Khan-starrer suspense thriller "Talaash" and in the song all the suspects of a crime come under one roof.

Durga Puja preparations start in Siliguri

October 1, 2012 at 4:14 PM

Siliguri (West Bengal), Oct 1 (ANI): The festive fever has gripped the state, with artisans here designing and crafting traditional ornaments such as 'Dak Shaj' for the idols of Goddess Durga, ahead of popular Puja festival.

CPI-M to observe 25th anniversary of 1988 Tripura massacre

September 29, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Agartala, Sep 29 (IANS) The ruling CPI-M in Tripura will mark 25 years of the killing of 13 people, including 11 party members, Oct 12, 1988, with several functions, a party leader said Friday.

Total shutdown in Tripura

September 20, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Agartala, Sep 20 (IANS) A Left-sponsored protest against hiked diesel prices and FDI in multi-brand retail trade crippled life in Marxist-ruled Tripura Thursday.

Tripura Left to strike against diesel hike Sep 20

September 16, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Agartala, Sep 16 (IANS) The CPI-M-led ruling Left Front in Tripura has called for a 12-hour shutdown in the state Sep 20 to protest diesel price hike, foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail and disinvestment in profit-making public sector undertakings (PSUs).

Freedom, bondage hand-in-hand for Kashmiri designer

August 4, 2012 at 10:25 AM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) There is beauty as well as violence in the Kashmir Valley. The stark contrast in atmosphere led designer Sajid Dhar to reflect the pain, suffering and urge for freedom among his people through his collection "Bondage", said to be also inspired by late international pop star Amy Winehouse, who lived life on her own terms.

PM condoles Dhar's death

July 19, 2012 at 11:36 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday condoled the death of economist P.N. Dhar, calling him "a public servant of the highest pedigree who embodied the finest values and principles of public service."

Indira Gandhi confidante P.N. Dhar dead

July 19, 2012 at 9:52 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Well-known economist and principal secretary to prime minister Indira Gandhi in the 1970s, Prithvi Nath Dhar died here Thursday.

'Congress, INPT conspiring to oust Left in Tripura'

June 25, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Agartala, June 25 (IANS) Leaders of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) claimed here Monday that separatist outfits, aided by a section of opposition leaders, were conspiring to oust the Left parties from power in the Tripura assembly polls, scheduled for February next year.

Shutdown cripples life in Tripura

May 31, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Agartala, May 31 (IANS) The 12-hour shutdown called by the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and its allies in the ruling Left Front to protest hike in petrol prices Thursday crippled life in Tripura.

Petrol price hike: Left calls for strike in Tripura

May 27, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Agartala, May 27 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M)-led ruling Left Front in Tripura has called for a 12-hour shutdown in the state Thursday to protest the petrol price hike.

CII asks Himachal to make industrial policy investor-friendly

May 25, 2012 at 6:41 PM

Shimla, May 25 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government should update its industrial policy and make it more investor-friendly, the industry lobby Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said Friday.

'Kahaani' to be remade in Tamil, Telugu

May 16, 2012 at 8:42 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Vidya Balan-starrer "Kahaani" is set to be remade in Tamil and Telugu. The TV production company Endemol India, now set to foray into movie making business, has bought its remake rights.

Chidambaram launches new website of Inter State Council Secretariat

May 14, 2012 at 4:42 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram launched the new website of the Inter State Council Secretariat (ISCS) here on Monday.

Tripura CPM sees ploy behind American festival

May 2, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Agartala, May 2 (IANS) The US consulate holding an educational festival without the Tripura government's permission has alarmed the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M).

'Tezz': a slick action film with engaging thrills (IANS Hindi Film Review)

April 27, 2012 at 11:14 PM

Film: 'Tezz'; Starring: Anil Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Zayed Khan, Sameera Reddy, Kangna Ranaut, Boman Irani; Directed by: Priyadarshan; Rating: ***

Inspiration, self-help and India on book shelves (IANS Books This week)

April 7, 2012 at 9:21 AM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The weekend book cart fires the mind with inspiration, knowledge and life tips. Browse with IANS...

'Walmart of weed' to open few miles away from White House

April 1, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Washington, Apr 1 (ANI): A company that sells tools to grow cannabis, and is known as the 'Walmart of weed', is opening its latest branch in the US capital, just as Washington's medical marijuana laws come into effect.

'Independent music getting recognition'

March 29, 2012 at 4:00 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Singer Nikhil D'Souza, who is the voice behind popular songs "Mere Bina", and "Gubbare", says the time is ripe for independent music composers as people are appreciating their work and there is a demand for it.

Tripura youth attend NCC camp

March 16, 2012 at 9:38 PM

Agartala, mar 16 (ANI): Over 350 youth from Tripura took part in a National Cadet Corps (NCC) training camp held here recently, with a large number of the participants being girls.

Tripura youth attend NCC camp

March 16, 2012 at 6:17 PM

Agartala, mar 16 (ANI): Over 350 youth from Tripura took part in a National Cadet Corps (NCC) training camp held here recently, with a large number of the participants being girls.

Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker confident about BJP sweeping polls (update)

January 30, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Dehradun, Jan.30 (ANI): The Speaker of Uttarakhand State Assembly, Harbans Kapoor, on Monday said he was confident that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would win with an absolute majority in the onging elections in the state.

Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker confident about BJP sweeping polls (update)

January 30, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Dehradun, Jan.30 (ANI): The Speaker of Uttarakhand State Assembly, Harbans Kapoor, on Monday said he was confident that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would win with an absolute majority in the onging elections in the state.

Indian survivors of a capsized Italian cruise liner arrive in New Delhi

January 19, 2012 at 9:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Nearly fifteen Indian survivors of the capsized Italian cruise liner Costa Concordia arrived here today to leave for their respective homes.

Three children killed in bus accident in Madhya Pradesh

December 25, 2011 at 4:39 PM

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 25 (ANI): At least three children lost their lives and over 25 others got injured when a bus carrying them fell in a gorge in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar District on Sunday.

Energy subsidies wiping out over Rs 2 lakh crore of India's GDP, unsustainable: Experts

December 13, 2011 at 6:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec.13 (ANI): Experts have unanimously cautioned the government that the current levels of subsidy in the energy sector, which wipes out more than Rs 2,00,000 crores of India's GDP, is not at all sustainable and it would very soon throw the public finances into a big mess.

Radical group protests alleged Islamist group's conference in Delhi

November 26, 2011 at 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov.26 (ANI): Members of the Bhagat Singh Kranti Sena (Revolutionary Army), a radical youth group, took to the streets of New Delhi on Saturday, in protest against the 'Social Justice Conference' organised by the Popular Front of India (PFI), an alleged Islamist organisation.

Clerics officiating prayers in Agra demand hike in wages

August 15, 2011 at 4:29 PM

Agra, Aug 15 (ANI): Clerics, who conduct prayers in historic Mughal mosques in Agra have called upon the administration to hike their pay from a paltry sum of Rs. 15.

Pakistanis want peace, says Maj Gen (Retd) B.N. Dhar

July 1, 2011 at 2:16 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (ANI): Major General (Retired) Brij Nath Dhar, a Kashmiri- speaking commissioned officer of the first post-Independence batch of Indian Military Academy Dehradun, says that people in Pakistan want peace and nothing else.

Bangladesh to honour 226 Indians for support in 1971 'Liberation War'

December 17, 2010 at 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec.17 (ANI): Bangladesh will honour 226 Indians for their crucial support during the country's 1971 'Liberation War', as it marks the 40th Victory Day anniversary next year.

Hindus reconnecting with deep roots in Jammu and Kashmir

June 6, 2010 at 12:50 PM

Srinagar, June 6(ANI): Twenty years after nearly 400,000 Hindus fled Jammu and Kashmir, fearful of an anti-Hindu rhetoric from separatist militants, they are now reconnecting with their ancestral home.

Cricket camp organized for specially-abled children in Himachal Pradesh

June 3, 2010 at 9:19 PM

Solan (Himachal Pradesh), June 3 (ANI): The 'Special Olympics Bharat' initiative organised a weeklong cricket coaching camp for specially-abled children in Himachal Pradesh's Solan city.

Awareness rally by specially-abled children in Himachal Pradesh

June 2, 2010 at 5:57 PM

Solan (Himachal Pradesh), June 2 (ANI): Specially-abled children staged an awareness rally under the banner of 'Special Olympics Bharat' in Himachal Pradesh's Solan city.

Kashmiri Pandits condemn Congress spokesperson's statement

January 27, 2010 at 10:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits protested against Congress spokesperson Manish Tiwari and condemned his statement on Wednesday.

'Netaji was waiting for big come back in 1950': Declassified CIA document

November 30, 2009 at 4:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): In a first instance of its kind, the United State Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has declassified and released records that estimate that most Indians believe that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was alive in Siberia and waiting to make a big come back.

'Bigg Boss' gets bigger with 'Big B' playing 'Pop Philosopher'

September 29, 2009 at 1:17 PM

Mumbai, Sept 29 (ANI/Business Wire India): This year, 'Bigg Boss' gets even bigger, with the big boss of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, playing 'Pop Philosopher'.

Youth unearths pre-historic fossils in Himachal Pradesh

September 11, 2009 at 8:02 PM

Majakra (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 11(ANI): A 19-year-old youngster has unearthed fossil remains of a prehistoric creature buried in Majakra village in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district.

Kuldip Nayar demands declassification of documents related to Shastri's death(Lead: Shastri)

July 18, 2009 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, July 17(ANI): Noted journalist and commentator Kuldip Nayar has asked the government to declassify documents relating to the January 1966 death of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent.

Kuldip Nayar demands making documents related to Shastri's death public

July 18, 2009 at 2:46 PM

New Delhi, July 17(ANI): Noted journalist and commentator Kuldip Nayar has asked the government to declassify documents relating to the January 1966 death of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent.

Top UN official lauds women's empowerment and representation in India

July 7, 2009 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (ANI): Top United Nations official Deirdre Boyd on Tuesday said that women's political representation in the local bodies of India is more than the entire elected women representatives of the world.

Three LeT militants killed in Kashmir's Doda district

June 5, 2009 at 1:36 PM

Doda, June 5 (ANI): Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed in a gun-battle with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda District on Friday.

Probe ordered into Meghalaya jail break

June 1, 2009 at 6:00 PM

Shillong, June 1 (IANS) The Meghalaya government Monday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the jail break by seven undertrials - all hardcore criminals, officials said.

ESPN STAR sports to launch cricket quiz show -'Stumped'

May 30, 2009 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI/Business Wire India): ESPN STAR Sports, Asia's leading sports broadcaster, will launch an interactive quiz show titled 'Stumped' starting June 1.