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

43 senior UP cops shifted 40 times, one 59 times!

May 22, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Lucknow, May 22 (IANS) An Indian Police Service (IPS) officer in Uttar Pradesh has been transferred a staggering 59 times in his careeer, while 43 of his colleagues have been shifted more than 40 times, a Right To Information (RTI) query has revealed.

'Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya' album simple, entertaining (Music Review)

May 22, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Film: "Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya; Music Director: Sachin-Jigar; Singers: Atif Aslam, Shreya Ghoshal, Mika Singh, Monali Thakur, Mohit Chauhan, Neha Kakkar; Rating **1/2

15,000 transfers in just over four months! (Himachal Newsletter)

May 18, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Shimla, May 18 (IANS) The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh has effected a staggering 15,000 transferes in the little over four months it has been in office but the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) says the number is more than double that. The Himachal Pradesh High Court has now stepped in and put a stop to at least five transfers and cancelled one.

Spot fixing brings shame, says Anurag Thakur

May 17, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Dharamsala, May 17 (IANS) The arrest of Indian pacer Sreesanth along with two of his Rajasthan Royals teammates - Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila - for spot fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has brought shame and action would be initiated against them if found guilty, Indian cricket board joint secretary Anurag Thakur said here Friday.

Dalai Lama's abode chock-a-block with IPL fans

May 15, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Dharamsala, May 15 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh hospitality industry is gearing up to welcome IPL fans at Kings XI Punjab's last two home matches at a stadium in Dharamsala, the abode of Dalai Lama, plus a galaxy of stars in the extended cricket season.

Governor seeks action against UP minister

May 15, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Governor B.L. Joshi has directed the chief minister's office to take "appropriate action" against cabinet

Chitra, Neena qualify for Snooker AIG

May 11, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Bangalore, May 11 (IANS) Chitra Magimairaj topped the league here Saturday with an all-win record to qualify along with second placed Neena Praveen for the six-red snooker competition in the Asian Indoor Games (AIG) to be held at Incheon, Korea from June 29 to July 6.

Dec 16 gangrape accused's assault allegations fabricated, court told

May 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Tihar Jail authorities, in a report to the fast-track court trying the Dec 16 Delhi gang rape case, Friday said the contention of accused Akshay Thakur that he has been beaten and suffered injury on the chest is a highly "fabricated" one.

JD(U) asks BJP not to be stubborn on Modi as PM candidate

May 10, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Patna, May 10 (IANS) Bihar's ruling Janata Dal (United) Friday urged its national ally Bharatiya Janata Party not to be stubborn over the projection of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial candidate for the next general elections.

Gang-rape accused misbehaved with inmates, court told

May 9, 2013 at 11:42 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Tihar Jail authorities Thursday filed a complaint in a Delhi court trying the Dec 16, 2012 gang-rape alleging that accused Akshay Thakur was misbehaving with and harassing fellow inmates. The accused denied the charge.

NSUI leader's nude dance embarrasses Congress

May 7, 2013 at 8:56 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Sending out a strong disciplinary signal, the National Students Union of India (NSUI) has suspended its Mumbai unit chief for allegedly dancing nude at a private party, official sources said here Tuesday.

Buzz over Tendulkar's first match in Himachal

May 7, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Dharamsala, May 7 (IANS) God of cricket Sachin Tendulkar's imminent knock in the land of gods has sent the excitement quotient soaring across the boundary.

NSUI Chief Thakur suspended after being caught dancing naked in a party in Mumbai

May 7, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (ANI): Suraj Singh Thakur, the Mumbai chief of National Students Union of India (NSUI), has been suspended for allegedly dancing naked at a party function in the Mumbai suburb of Kandivli last month.

Dec 16 gang-rape: Court seeks report on Ram Singh's death

May 6, 2013 at 9:04 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) A Delhi court, hearing the Dec 16 gang-rape case, Monday directed the Tihar Jail authorities to file a detailed report on the death of Ram Singh, one of the six accused in the sensational crime.

Base ration subsidy on 2011 census for better coverage: SC

May 3, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday said that it would be "ideal" to make latest projection of people eligible for subsidized ration under the targeted public distribution system (TPDS) on the basis of 2011 census data.

Minibuses for snowbound Himachal areas

May 3, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Shimla, May 3 (IANS) The central government has agreed to provide financial assistance to Himachal Pradesh for strengthening transport in the state's remote areas, an official statement said here Friday.

Infrastructure key to development: Young MPs

May 1, 2013 at 3:00 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Development of infrastructure is critical to ensure development, said young parliamentarians who have come together to write a book on their vision for India.

SC to examine validity of IT rules to make online censorship mandatory for portals

April 30, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the validity of Information Technology Rules making it mandatory for a website owner to screen content and exercise online censorship of contents posted on the portal.

Bihar by-polls: Nomination of BJP leader's son draws flak

April 27, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Patna, April 27 (IANS) The nomination of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader C.P. Thakur's son as the party's candidate for the May 9 by-polls to the Bihar legislative council has drawn criticism from others in the party, with one leader terming it "unacceptable".

Aashiqui 2 Movie Review: Fails to impress with story; good music

April 26, 2013 at 1:31 PM

The much sought sequel of 90's cult musical hit 'Aashiqui', Mohit Suri directorial Aashiqui 2 starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles has releaed across the country this Friday.

Gilt edged profits as online shopping goes viral (Business Feature)

April 26, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) You know online shopping has come of age in India when gold prices dip and coins are immediately made available in virtual stores to target not just the hip and tech savvy but also the traditional, hidebound homemaker who would otherwise head for the trusted family jeweller.

Subsidised foodgrain: SC disallows discrimination

April 23, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday said the government could not differentiate between "one poor man and another poor man" while offering subsidised foodgrain under the targeted public distribution system.

Mallika set to find Mr. Right through reality TV show

April 23, 2013 at 3:48 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Actress Mallika Sherawat joins the likes of Rakhi Sawant and Ratan Rajput to find her Mr. Right through a television show.

Forests are disappearing in Himachal Pradesh! (April 22 is Earth Day)

April 22, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Shimla, April 22 (IANS) Green activists have long protested the hydropower projects in Himachal Pradesh that have been gobbling up forests and drying up water channels. Now a report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) too backs the claims of the greens.

Maharashtra cop thrashed by legislators faces departmental probe

April 18, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) A committee appointed to probe the beating up, allegedly by legislators, of a sub-inspector of police within the Maharashtra assembly premises last month recommended, Thursday, a departmental inquiry against the police officer.

MLAs thrashing cop case: Panel submits report, goes soft on politicians

April 18, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Mumbai, Apr. 18 (ANI): The panel appointed by the Maharashtra Assembly to look into the suspension of five MLAs for allegedly attacking a police officer submitted its final report today.

Gang-rape case: Accused wants to meet ailing mother

April 15, 2013 at 9:48 PM

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

Remove Katju as PCI chief, say activists

April 15, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Lucknow, April 15 (IANS) Social activists here Monday wrote to President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh seeking the removal of Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Markandey Katju.

PM candidate row: BJP sidelines Yashwant Sinha's remark, takes on Nitish

April 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday downplayed party leader Yashwant Sinha's remark backing veteran L.K. Advani to be the NDA's choice for the Prime Minister's post if the alliance comes to power after the next Lok Sabha polls, saying the party's parliamentary board would take a final call on the candidate for the coveted post.

Gang-rape case: Innocent boys implicated, claims counsel

April 12, 2013 at 10:04 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) A defence counsel representing one of the accused in the Dec 16 gang-rape case here Friday told the court that "innocent boys" had been "falsely implicated" by police in the case.

Gang-rape case: Accused says he was not in bus

April 11, 2013 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Vinay Sharma and Pawan Gupta, two of the accused in the Dec 16, 2012, gang-rape case, Thursday told a Delhi court that they were not present in the bus in which the sexual assault took place.

Gang-rape: Report sought from Tihar on accused's plea

April 8, 2013 at 10:29 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The fast track court hearing the Dec 16 Delhi gang-rape case Monday sought a response from Tihar Jail superintendent on an application of accused Akshay Thakur for transfer from Tihar Jail to Rohini Jail.

Thane building crash survivor opens her eyes

April 7, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Thane, April 7 (IANS) The four-year-old miracle survivor of Thursday's Daighar building crash in Thane finally opened her eyes to harsh reality Sunday, and cried, much to the relief of surviving relatives and siblings, doctors said.

Six more arrested for Thane building collapse

April 7, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Six people have been arrested in connection with the collapse of a seven-storey building at Thane that left 74 people dead, Maharashtra Home Minister R.R. Patil said Sunday.

Child recovered from under Thane rubble opens eyes

April 7, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Thane, April 7 (IANS) The four-year-old miracle survivor of Thursday's Daighar building crash in Thane finally opened her eyes to harsh reality Sunday, and cried, much to the relief of surviving relatives and siblings, doctors said.

Need for more Indian scholars to study China: Ramesh

April 5, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) There are more Chinese scholars and journalists in India than Indians studying or reporting there, noted union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh, calling for a better understanding among Indian scholars of the various aspects of Chinese society, economy and polity.

Himachal still relies on decade old forest survey

April 4, 2013 at 5:09 PM

Shimla, April 4 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government relies on more than a decade old data when it comes to assess the state's forest cover.

Journalist killed in snow avalanche in Himachal

April 3, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Shimla, April 3 (IANS) A journalist of a TV news channel was killed in an avalanche near Manali in Himachal Pradesh Wednesday, the police said.

Scheduled Castes panel orders arrest of senior bureaucrat

April 2, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The National Commission for Scheduled Castes Tuesday ordered Delhi Police to arrest the central government's secretary, higher education, for failing to appear before it for hearing in a case.

Over 1,800 sq km Himachal forests under weeds

April 2, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Shimla, April 2 (IANS) More than 1,800 sq km of forest area in Himachal is under a canopy of weed and lantana, a flowering exotic shrub, which is affecting the biodiversity of the state, Forest Minister Thakur Singh Bharmouri said Tuesday.

I want to protect theatre: Sachin Parikh

March 29, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Television actor Sachin Parikh, who is ready with his second play "Rishton Ka Live", says his intention is to protect theatre and expand its reach.

Cop assaulted by legislators suspended pending probe

March 25, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) After a week-long ruckus in the assembly, the Maharashtra government finally submitted to the legislators' demands Monday and suspended Traffic Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Suryawanshi, who was thrashed by some legislators last week.

Two Maharashtra MLAs get bail in cop beating case

March 25, 2013 at 4:02 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) A Mumbai magistrate court Monday granted bail to the two Maharashtra legislators who were arrested for beating up a policeman last week, police said.

Virbhadra bestowing plum posts on loyalists draws fire (Himachal Newsletter)

March 23, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Shimla, March 23 (IANS) Septuagenarian Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh bestowing plum posts on two loyalists has drawn fire as this is being seen as a lack of confidence in the bureaucracy.

Mumbai cop's beating: Two legislators sent to police custody

March 21, 2013 at 9:06 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Two Maharashtra legislators surrendered Thursday to the Mumbai police after they were booked for assaulting a policeman at the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan two days ago. A court later sent them to a day's police custody.

Ensure women's protection, say Rajya Sabha members

March 21, 2013 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Rajya Sabha members, irrespective of party affiliation, Thursday expressed concern over security of women and demanded strong measures for their protection as the upper house debated the anti-rape bill.

Two legislators who beat up cop surrender to police

March 21, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Two Maharashtra legislators surrendered Thursday to the the Mumbai police after they were booked for assaulting a policeman at the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan two days ago.

PIL filed on Sahara advertisement 'denigrating' SEBI

March 20, 2013 at 11:21 PM

Lucknow, March 20 (IANS) A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed in the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court Wednesday alleging a print advertisement given by the Sahara Group was "openly denigrating" market regulator SEBI.

Five Maharashtra legislators suspended for thrashing cop

March 20, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) The Maharashtra legislature Wednesday suspended five of its members, including one each from the BJP, Shiv Sena and MNS, for assaulting a police officer within the legislature premises.

Five Maharashtra legislators suspended for assaulting cop

March 20, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) The Maharashtra legislature Wednesday suspended five of its members, including one each from the BJP, Shiv Sena and MNS, for assaulting a police officer within the legislature premises.

Himachal MPs came to aid of J&K cloudburst victims

March 20, 2013 at 10:17 AM

Shimla, March 20 (IANS) The members of parliament (MPs) from Himachal Pradesh are known for their generosity: three MPs had donated funds from their annual Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) for cloudburst victims of Leh in Jammu and Kashmir in 2010.

Chavan assures action against legislators who attacked cop

March 19, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Taking a stern view of the assault on a policeman by some legislators in the Maharashtra assembly complex Tuesday, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Tuesday assured action against them by Wednesday.

Maharashtra legislators assault cop outside assembly

March 19, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) The Maharashtra assembly was adjourned five times Tuesday after some legislators from various parties assaulted a policeman for allegedly misbehaving with one of them.

Show policy on ex-gratia compensation, HC tells UP

March 12, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Lucknow, March 12 (IANS) The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court Tuesday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to present before it the state policy on compensations given to the kin of murder victims.

Tibetan protester stopped from self-immolation in Dharmashala

March 10, 2013 at 6:43 PM

Dharamsala, March 10 (IANS) A Tibetan man was stopped from immolating himself Sunday in this Himachal Pradesh town where the Dalai Lama has his government-in-exile, police said, adding that the case was first of its kind here.

Immolation bid by Tibetan checked

March 10, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Dharamsala, March 10 (IANS) A Tibetan man was stopped from immolating himself Sunday in this Himachal Pradesh town where the Dalai Lama has its government-in-exile, police said.

Don't see each other as rivals, poet tells women

March 8, 2013 at 9:31 PM

Agra, March 8 (IANS) Poet Sneh Thakur from Canada said here on International Women's Day that women should not see each others as rivals and should instead be partners for the development of society.

Three killed in Chhattisgarh industrial accident

March 7, 2013 at 11:39 PM

Raipur, March 7 (IANS) At least three workers were killed and two others critically injured in accident Thursday at a captive power plant owned by the Jindal Power Ltd (JPL) in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, police said.

Court dismisses petition against Robert Vadra

March 7, 2013 at 9:55 PM

Lucknow, March 7 (IANS) In a respite for Robert Vadra, businessman and son-in-law of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, the Allahabad High Court Thursday rejected a plea seeking a probe against him following news reports alleging wrongdoings in land deals.

Allahabad HC dismisses plea seeking probe into allegations against Robert Vadra

March 7, 2013 at 8:35 PM

Lucknow, Mar.7 (ANI): The Allahabad High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition by a local activist seeking a probe into allegations of irregular land dealings against Robert Vadra levelled by Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal.

Chhattisgarh's fair price shops praised in SC

March 4, 2013 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court was Monday told by a lawyer that Chhattisgarh has the best fair price shop network, an achievement in the backdrop of allegations of corruption surrounding foodgrain shops for the poor in other states.

Gains and pains of generic medicines in West Bengal

March 3, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Kolkata, March 3 (IANS) The West Bengal government is pushing generic drugs in a big way to replace expensive branded medicines and bring down the prices of essential drugs.

Delhi gang-rape: Juvenile's case begins March 6

February 28, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Juvenile Justice Board here Thursday decided to start from March 6 an inquiry against a minor accused in the Delhi gang-rape under charges of murder, gang-rape, kidnapping and robbery.

Delhi gang-rape: Juvenile's case begins March 6

February 28, 2013 at 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Juvenile Justice Board here Thursday decided to start from March 6 an inquiry against a minor accused in the Delhi gang-rape under charges of murder, gang-rape, kidnapping and robbery.

Celebs dance Govinda style on 'Nach Baliye' (TV Snippets)

February 27, 2013 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The entertainment quotient on the set of "Nach Baliye 5" doubled when Bollywood's comic star Govinda rocked the dance floor with a performance.

Court orders status quo on Ramdev's land in Himachal

February 27, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Shimla, Feb 27 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court Wednesday directed the state government to maintain status quo on yoga guru Baba Ramdev's land, which the state took back due to irregularities in its allotment by the previous BJP regime.

Indian comedy shows dry, monotonous: Mahesh Thakur

February 22, 2013 at 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Over the years, he has tickled the audience's funny bone through shows like "Tu Tu Main Main" and "Shararat", but actor Mahesh Thakur believes that the Indian small screen is currently suffering a dry spell as far as comedy shows are concerned.

Prison authorities unearth 18-feet long tunnel in Sabarmati jail

February 11, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 11 (ANI): Prison authorities have unearthed an 18-feet long tunnel in the Sabarmati central jail in Gujarat on Monday, where 14 prisoners accused of the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts are kept.

NRAI bars three top IOA members from its election process

February 11, 2013 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) Monday barred its three officials who occupy key positions in the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) from taking part in its elections April 6.

Cosmetic surgery to land a plum job? It's happening

February 11, 2013 at 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Preparing for a job interview now has a new, cosmetic dimension.

Irani Cup scoreboard - Day Four

February 9, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard on the fourth day of the Irani Cup tie between Mumbai and the Rest of India at the Wankhede Stadium here Saturday:.

Irani Cup: Raina's century puts ROI in driving seat

February 7, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Suresh Raina's brilliant 134 off 169 balls helped Rest of India (ROI) post a massive first innings score of 526 all out against Mumbai in the Irani Cup here Thursday.

Shatrughan backs Modi as PM candidate

February 4, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Patna, Feb 4 (IANS) BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha Monday said Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was suitable to become the prime minister of India.

Gang-rape accused to be tried for murder from Tuesday

February 2, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) A fast-track court here here has paved the way for the trial from Tuesday of five men accused of gang-raping a young woman in a moving bus Dec 16, 2012, by framing charges against them.

Court frames charges against Delhi gang-rape accused

February 2, 2013 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) A fast-track court Saturday framed charges against the five men accused of gang-raping a young woman in a moving bus Dec 16.

BJP leaders meet RSS functionaries

January 31, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Top BJP leaders, including L.K. Advani, Rajnath Singh and Sushma Swaraj, Thursday met senior RSS functionaries against the backdrop of some demands from within the party for declaring Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the prime ministerial candidate.

One-third of working Indians sleep deprived: Survey

January 29, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Almost a third of professionals in India say they sacrifice sleep to fit in personal and work commitments by waking up early or by burning the proverbial midnight oil, a survey said.

Jethmalani now bats for Modi, says 'Gujarat CM is 100 percent secular'

January 29, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi/Patna, Jan. 29 (ANI): Asserting that Narendra Modi is impeccably secular, suspended Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and noted criminal lawyer Ram Jethmalani on Tuesday said the Gujarat Chief Minister was the best Prime Ministerial candidate for the party.

Plea in court for guidelines on Padma awards

January 28, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Lucknow, Jan 28 (IANS) An activist moved the Allahabad High Court Monday seeking formation of a national selection committee to frame guidelines for the country's highest civilian awards announced on the occasion of Republic Day.

Sun warms up Dharamsala ahead of ODI

January 26, 2013 at 12:08 PM

Dharamsala, Jan 26 (IANS) A sunny Saturday warmed up the hearts of cricket lovers a day ahead of the fifth and final one-day international (ODI) between India and England in this abode of the Dalai Lama.

Sunny weather expected ahead of Dharamsala ODI

January 24, 2013 at 6:56 PM

Shimla, Jan 24 (IANS) Sunny weather with the snow-clad Dhauladhar peaks in the backdrop will welcome cricket fans for the fifth and final ODI between India and England at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium in the hilly town of Dharamsala Sunday.

BJP to protest Shinde's 'Hindu terror' remarks

January 23, 2013 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The BJP will hold countrywide protests from Thursday against Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's "Hindu terror" remarks, Rajnath Singh said after being elected party president Wednesday.

With snow, skiers return to Himachal's slopes

January 22, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Solang Valley, Jan 22 (IANS) "What a knee-deep powder," remarked Japanese skier Kawai Hiroshi after experiencing the bountiful snow on the slopes in Himachal Pradesh's Solang Valley. He and his family have been skiing in the western Himalayas for the first time.

Court orders in-camera trial in Delhi gang-rape

January 21, 2013 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) A newly constituted fast-track court Monday ordered in-camera proceedings of the trial for the Dec 16, 2012, gang-rape here.

Mumbai in Ranji final for 44th time, take on Saurashtra

January 21, 2013 at 5:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Mumbai bowled out the Services for 240 to take the first innings lead and enter the final of the Ranji Trophy for a record 44th time on the sixth and reserve day of their semi-final tie here at the Palam A Ground Monday.

Mumbai in Ranji final for 44th time, take on Saurashtra

January 21, 2013 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Mumbai bowled out the Services for 240 to take the first innings lead and enter the final of the Ranji Trophy for a record 44th time on the sixth and reserve day of their semi-final tie here at the Palam A Ground Monday.

Lawyer of Delhi gang rape accused pleads for impartial trial

January 19, 2013 at 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 19 (ANI): Manohar Lal Sharma, the lawyer of one of the accused in Delhi gang rape case, on Saturday sought an impartial trial for his client.

Foot bill for ODI security: Police asks Himachal cricket association

January 18, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Shimla, Jan 18 (IANS) Ahead of the first international match at the picturesque cricket stadium in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamsala town, a controversy has erupted over providing security during the fifth and final ODI between India and England Jan 27.

Dharamsala set to host its first international cricket match

January 17, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Dharamsala, Jan 17 (IANS) This picturesque Himalayan hill station, which has lured hundreds of thousands of Westerners since Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama settled here in 1960, is all set witness its first international cricket match this month.

Court seeks report on Khurshid's trust

January 16, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Lucknow, Jan 16 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court Wednesday sought a report from the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on the alleged embezzlement of funds from a trust run by External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid and his wife.

Delhi gang-rape case: In-camera trial to begin today

January 10, 2013 at 10:41 AM

New Delhi, Jan. 10 (ANI): The in-camera trial of the December 16 gang rape-cum-murder case of a 23-year-old medical student will begin today.

Two Delhi gang-rape accused want to turn state's witness

January 6, 2013 at 10:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Two accused in the brutal Dec 16 gang-rape of the paramedical intern Sunday expressed their desire to become witnesses on behalf of the state in the case.

Production warrant issued against five gang-rape accused

January 5, 2013 at 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Taking cognizance of the chargesheet in the Delhi gang-rape and murder case, a Delhi court Saturday issued a production warrant against five of the six accused. One of the accused is a minor lodged in a juvenile home.

Gang rape case: Delhi Court to take up chargesheet today

January 5, 2013 at 10:39 AM

New Delhi, Jan. 5 (ANI): A fast track court in Delhi will on Saturday take cognizance of the chargesheet filed against five accused of the murder and rape of a 23-year-old medical student in the national capital.

Make lifestyle changes to beat old age stress, says psychologist

January 4, 2013 at 10:47 PM

Kolkata, Jan 4 (IANS) With the elderly population pegged to increase four-fold in the next 40 years, life-style based changes are necessary to combat stress in old age, according to an eminent psychologist.

Benevolent Raja bestowing plum posts on loyalists (Himachal Newsletter)

January 4, 2013 at 12:47 PM

Shimla, Jan 4 (IANS) After the "coronation" - his sixth as chief minister of Himachal Pradesh - the benevolent Raja is now bestowing plum posts on his political loyalists. But his critics are empty-handed.

Actor Riteish completes a decade, turns producer

January 3, 2013 at 1:51 PM

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Riteish Deshmukh completed 10 years in Bollywood Thursday and says that the day marks another new beginning for him as he debuts as a producer.

Charges may include bid to run bus over gang-rape victim

January 1, 2013 at 9:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Ram Singh, the driver of the bus in which the Dec 16 gang-rape took place, was the brain behind the brutal assault after which he tried to run the vehicle over the victim, and this would be included in the charge sheet, police sources said Tuesday.

Rapper Honey Singh booked for 'vulgar' song

December 31, 2012 at 9:17 PM

Lucknow, Dec 31 (IANS) A first information report (FIR) was filed against Punjabi rapper here Monday over allegedly vulgar lyrics of his song, the complainant said.

Sixth gang-rape accused sent to judicial custody

December 29, 2012 at 7:33 PM

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