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CBI to move Supreme Court next week to seek removal of 'tainted' officer (Lead:CBI)

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has said that it will approach the Supreme Court on Monday with a petition to remove from service its own Superintendent of Police, who was arrested here for allegedly taking a bribe to settle a land dispute.

3.5 km of Rohtang tunnel completed, says Virbhadra

May 17, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Udaipur (Himachal Pradesh), May 17 (IANS) A 3.5-km stretch of the 8.8-km-long tunnel below the 3,978-metre Rohtang Pass has been completed so far, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said here Friday.

Scholar and thinker Asghar Ali Engineer dead

May 14, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Renowned Islamic scholar, progressive thinker, author and Dawoodi Bohra reformist leader Asghar Ali Engineer passed away here Tuesday after a prolonged illness, family members said. He was 74.

Udaipur doctor arrested for taking bribe

May 3, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Jaipur, May 3 (IANS) A senior doctor at a government hospital in Rajasthan's Udaipur district was arrested Friday for taking bribe of Rs.500 for treating a breast cancer patient, police said.

Mobile search without arrestee's search warrant is unconstitutional: Florida Court

May 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): The Florida Supreme Court has declared that it is illegal to search information on an arrested person's mobile phone without a search warrant.

IIM announces CAT 2013 dates

May 1, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have announced the dates for the Common Admission Test 2013 (CAT 2013) for admissions to top management institutes in the country.

Bolivian court says Morales can seek third term

April 30, 2013 at 12:04 PM

La Paz, April 30 (IANS/EFE) Bolivia's Constitutional Court ruled Monday that President Evo Morales can seek a third term in the December 2014 elections.

2G case: Delhi court adjourns matter to April 29

April 22, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday posted for April 29 the hearing of the case relating to alleged irregularities in the allocation of 2G spectrum in which Bharti Airtel chief Sunil Mittal and Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia were summoned.

Special CBI court adjourns 2G spectrum allocation case till April 29

April 22, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): A Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Court on Monday adjourned the hearing of a case related to the additional allocation of 2G spectrum, in which Bharti Cellular CMD Sunil Mittal, Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia and others have been summoned as accused.

Major fire engulfs plastic goods godown in Udaipur

April 20, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Udaipur, Apr 20 (ANI): A major inferno broke out at a plastic goods godown in Rajasthan's Udaipur city on Saturday.

Clampdown in Rajasthan town after communal tension

April 18, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Jaipur, April 18 (IANS) Authorities Thursday banned gathering of five or more people in a town in Rajasthan' Ajmer district Thursday after communal tension flared up, police said.

Musharraf to appeal in Pak SC against arrest order

April 18, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 18 (ANI): Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf will appeal in the Supreme Court on Thursday against an order for his arrest for detaining judges when he imposed emergency rule in 2007, a party spokesman has said.

12 injured in communal violence in Jaipur

April 13, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Udaipur, April 13 (IANS) A dozen people were injured Saturday in communal violence here following an objectionable religious comment on social networking website Facebook, police said.

12 injured in communal violence in Jaipur

April 13, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Udaipur, April 13 (IANS) A dozen people were injured Saturday in communal violence here following an objectionable religious comment on social networking website Facebook, police said.

12 injured in communal violence in Jaipur

April 13, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Udaipur, April 13 (IANS) A dozen people were injured Saturday in communal violence here following an objectionable religious comment on social networking website Facebook, police said.

12 injured in communal violence in Jaipur

April 13, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Udaipur, April 13 (IANS) A dozen people were injured Saturday in communal violence here following an objectionable religious comment on social networking website Facebook, police said.

It's fun to play wicked: Deepika Padukone (Interview)

April 10, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Deepika Padukone says she had fun playing "wicked" in "Cocktail". Now gearing up for distinct films like "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" and "Ram Leela", the actress says she is happy that she gets a "fair amount of choices" in Bollywood.

Health experts laud SC ruling on Novartis

April 1, 2013 at 10:04 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court's rejection of Swiss drug maker Novartis' patent on a cancer drug was Monday hailed by health experts, who felt that it will help patients continue to get cheap generic drugs not only in India but also abroad.

U.S. delegation meets Karnataka Governor in Bangalore

March 30, 2013 at 2:42 PM

Bangalore, Mar. 30 (ANI): A high-powered delegation of members of US House of Representatives met Karnataka Governor Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj here on Saturday.

Indian Ministers sing song over returning of Italian Marines

March 22, 2013 at 12:14 PM

As the news erupted about the returning of two Italian Marines, who are accused in killing two Indian fishermen and were going under trial in India, Indian Ministers have begun to sing their song citing that it was Indian diplomacy which forced Italian government to return them after refusing to not to do so.......................

Juvenile's age should depend on emotional maturity: Swamy

March 18, 2013 at 11:21 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy Monday told the Supreme Court that before declaring someone as a juvenile it should be assessed that he or she is "emotionally and intellectually" less than 18 years.

Somalia apex court frees jailed journalist

March 18, 2013 at 7:26 AM

Mogadishu, March 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court of Somalia has acquitted a journalist who was jailed after he interviewed a woman who alleged she was raped by government security forces, a media report said.

Gilani files 'intra-court appeal' challenging disqualification by Supreme Court

March 16, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Islamabad, Mar 16 (ANI): Former Pakistan prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has filed an intra-court appeal, asking the Supreme Court to set aside his conviction and sentence in the contempt of court case.

SC restrains Italian ambassador from leaving India

March 14, 2013 at 11:50 AM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday restrained Italian ambassador Daniele Mancini from leaving the country till March 18 without its permission.

Recover money from errant mining firms: Goa trade body

March 12, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Panaji, March 12 (IANS) As the Supreme Court-imposed ban on mining stretches to six months, a state business body Tuesday advocated recovering money from errant mining companies to help Goa tide over its financial worries.

Udaipur University declares results of MA Philosophy, MA Rajasthani, MA Sociology, B.Ed exam Result 2013

March 7, 2013 at 5:20 PM

Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur has declared the results of Master of Arts (MA) in Philosphy, Master of Arts (MA) in Rajasthani, Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology and Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.Ed.)................................

Britain faces fresh threat from new generation of Qaeda-inspired 'Nike terrorists'

February 22, 2013 at 11:54 AM

London, Feb. 22 (ANI): British security agencies have warned that the UK faces an attack from new generation of self-starting 'Nike terrorists'.

Apex Court issues notice to center on Italian marines plea

February 19, 2013 at 5:54 PM

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the center in connection for hearing the petition filed by two Italian marines. Both the marines have filed a petition seeking the court?s need to travel back to their country to exercise their franchise in the ongoing elections in Italy.

Ready for any discussion on chopper deal: PM

February 18, 2013 at 2:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The government was "ready for any discussion" on the VVIP chopper deal in parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday.

Delhi NCR experience hailstorm and rains; Himachal witnesses heavy snowfall

February 5, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) has been experiencing heavy rains and hailstorm in several parts since Monday night while hilly Himachal Pradesh witnessed heavy snowfall at most of its mountainous areas that triggered chills back in the month of February in nearby regions.............................

Rains and hailstorm lash Delhi NCR, heavy snowfall in Himachal

February 5, 2013 at 10:22 AM

New Delhi/Shimla, Feb 5 (ANI): Heavy rains and hailstorm lashed several parts of the National Capital Region since Monday night due to western disturbances, dampening the spirits of office-goers on Tuesday morning.

Supreme Court imposes stay on Ashis Nandy's arrest

February 1, 2013 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 1 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the arrest of sociologist Ashis Nandy for an alleged anti-Dalit remark he made during the Jaipur Literary Festival (JLF).

Supreme Court to hear Nandy's plea today

February 1, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, Feb. 1 (ANI): The Supreme Court will on Friday hear sociologist Ashis Nandy's petition seeking protection from arrest for an alleged anti-Dalit remark he made at the Jaipur Literary Festival (JLF).

Nandy to request Supreme Court to quash FIRs registered against him

January 31, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 31 (ANI): Sociologist Ashis Nandy, who stoked a controversy at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) over his alleged anti-Dalit remarks, will request the Supreme Court on Thursday to quash all the FIRs registered against him.

NCP files contempt plea against Odisha speaker

January 31, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 31 (IANS) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has filed a contempt petition in the high court against Odisha speaker for not complying with its directions on four legislators who defected to the state's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) last year.

Ross tried to save marriage with Sanders

January 30, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 30 (IANS) Model Liberty Ross tried everything she could to save her marriage to Rupert Sanders after his affair with Kristen Stewart last summer, but was haunted by the images of them together.

Grand 'Ram Leela' poster sends right message about film: Ranveer (With Image)

January 28, 2013 at 1:04 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Actor Ranveer Singh is happy with the first poster of his new film "Ram Leela". He says it manages to capture the film's essence very well.

Cameron ordered to turn over 'Avatar' scripts

January 25, 2013 at 8:08 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 25 (IANS) Director James Cameron has been ordered to hand over his draft screenplays for "Avatar" to a former employee who claims the movie-maker stole his idea for the blockbuster.

Review police chiefs' appointments, says Justice Verma

January 23, 2013 at 6:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Justice J.S. Verma Committee, set up to review criminal laws following the Delhi gang-rape, Wednesday recommended to the union home ministry to review appointments of all state police chiefs.

Indian national arrested for sending vulgar pics to teenage girl for sex in Australia

January 23, 2013 at 2:49 PM

Sydney, Jan. 23 (ANI): An Indian national has been arrested for sending lewd pictures to teenage girls to groom them for sex in Australia.

SC poser to centre on retail FDI impact

January 22, 2013 at 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) In a poser to the government whether it had factored in the apprehension of small traders before allowing FDI in multi-brand retail sector, the Supreme Court Tuesday wondered if the decision was a "political gimmick".

SC seeks prompt police action on missing kids

January 17, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Seeking prompt action in cases of missing children, the Supreme Court Thursday asked chief secretaries of all states to direct police stations to immediately register cases and start probes on getting such complaints.

'Lawbreakers have to face consequences', says Hooda on Chautala's conviction

January 16, 2013 at 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 16 (ANI): Commenting on the conviction of Indian National Lok Dal chief Om Prakash Chautala in connection with the illegal recruitment of over 3000 Junior Basic Trained (JBT) teachers, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Wednesday said those who break the law have to face consequences.

12 held for branding woman a witch

January 14, 2013 at 9:05 PM

Jaipur, Jan 14 (IANS) Police in Rajasthan rounded up a dozen people Monday for attempting to set ablaze a 40-year woman after branding her as a witch, police said.

Muslim Panchayat draws ire for imposing restrictions on girls

January 11, 2013 at 4:17 PM

New Delhi/Lucknow/Udaipur, Jan. 11 (ANI): Taking potshots at a Muslim Panchayat that has asked families of the minority community not to allow girls to carry cell phones and prohibit them from dancing at wedding processions in public view, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Friday said that nobody had given them the permission to impose such age-old restrictions.

Muslim panchayat bans use of cell-phones by girls

January 10, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Jaipur, Jan 10 (IANS) After the khaps in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, a Muslim community panchayat in Rajasthan Thursday banned girls from using cell-phones and also from dancing and singing at weddings, ostensibly in an effort to prevent incidents like Delhi gang-rape.

UK man tricked woman into having sex by posing as his own wife online

January 8, 2013 at 1:43 PM

London, Jan 8 (ANI): A 25-year-old man in Britain pretended to be his own wife in a bid to dupe a woman into having sex with him, it has emerged.

Mum gets life for killing son over Koran

January 7, 2013 at 9:51 PM

London, Jan 7 (IANS) An Asian-origin woman who beat her son to death for failing to learn by heart parts of the Koran has been jailed for life and ordered to serve a minimum of 17 years.

Sri Lanka's highest court rules out impeachment

January 3, 2013 at 6:47 PM

Colombo, Jan 3 (IANS) Sri Lanka's highest court Thursday ruled the impeachment process of the chief justice as unconstitutional, deepening a crisis between parliament and judiciary.

Sri Lanka's highest court rules out impeachment

January 3, 2013 at 4:31 PM

Colombo, Jan 3 (IANS) Sri Lanka's highest court Thursday ruled the impeachment process of the chief justice as unconstitutional, deepening a crisis between parliament and judiciary.

Sri Lanka's highest court rules impeachment of Chief Justice unconstitutional

January 3, 2013 at 4:07 PM

Colombo, Jan. 3 (Xinhua-ANI): Sri Lanka's highest court ruled that the ongoing impeachment process of the chief justice as unconstitutional here on Thursday, deepening the crisis between parliament and judiciary, an official said here.

Telecom: Licence cancellation to 4G rollout (2012 in Retrospect)

December 30, 2012 at 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) No Indian economic sector hogged the limelight like the telecom industry in 2012, even as the swelling number of subscribers continued its upward mobility.

Shristi's Bengal hotel project likely by 2014

December 23, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Kolkata, Dec 23 (IANS) Shristi Infrastructure Development Corp (SIDCL) is planning to inaugurate a Rs.600 crore hotel project near here in early 2014, the company said.

Landmark ruling sees Muslim women in Canada allowed to wear niqab' while testifying in courts

December 22, 2012 at 3:33 PM

Washington, Dec. 22 (ANI): The Canadian Supreme Court has ruled that women are allowed to wear a religious veil that covers their face while testifying in court, according to a report.

Eleven postal ballots stuck in Himachal due to snow

December 18, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Shimla, Dec 18 (IANS) Eleven postal ballots for the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections have got stuck in Lahaul and Spiti as roads to the region have been closed due to heavy snow, state chief electoral officer Narinder Chauhan said Tuesday.

Court notice to CBI on plea of Tehelka ex-director

December 12, 2012 at 11:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the CBI on a plea of former director of Tehelka.com Anirudha Bahal challenging the charges framed against him by the trial court under the Official Secrets Act.

SC says, now Judges have to give details about the abroad trips

December 11, 2012 at 11:07 AM

Now in the consequences of an order from SC al the judges of the apex court and the high court planning to travel abroad, even on private trips will have to furnish all details of their trip and scheduled.

Judges have to give details of foreign trips: SC

December 10, 2012 at 8:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday restored a government rule requiring apex court and high court judges to keep the home and external affairs ministries in the loop when travelling abroad, even on private visits.

Foundation honours social workers

December 3, 2012 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The Sitaram Jindal Foundation Monday felicitated people and groups who have been contributing to society by empowering the underpriviledged.

Musharraf suggests placing Karachi under martial law for deweaponisation of city

December 2, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Karachi, Dec. 2 (ANI): The chief of the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) and former Pakistan president General (retired) Pervez Musharraf has said that the objective of deweaponisation in Karachi could be achieved by placing the city under martial law.

Zenit to appeal Shunin verdict in Lausanne

November 30, 2012 at 3:27 PM

St. Petersburg, Nov 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Zenit St. Petersburg are to appeal to sport's highest court against sanctions handed to the club over a flare injury to Dynamo Moscow goalkeeper Anton Shunin, a spokesman for the Russian champions said.

Strauss-Kahn agrees to 'settle' sex assault lawsuit with NY hotel maid: Report

November 30, 2012 at 10:31 AM

Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): Shamed former International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn and a hotel maid who accused him of trying to rape her have reportedly reached an agreement to settle her lawsuit, according to a source.

ReGen Powertech to commission Rajasthan blade facility next year

November 29, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Chennai, Nov 29 (IANS) The city-based wind turbine maker ReGen Powertech is expected to commence production of wind mill generators from January and blades in a year's time at its Rajasthan facility while adding 100 more people there, said a top company official.

Kim Kardashian is handcuffed to Kris Humphries, says lawyer

November 29, 2012 at 12:15 PM

London, Nov 29 (ANI): Kim Kardashian's divorce attorney told a judge on Wednesday that the reality star wants to move on with her life but is "handcuffed" to her estranged husband Kris Humphries, as the case is not yet ready for trial.

Lawyers oppose action against Sri Lankan chief justice

November 28, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Colombo, Nov 28 (IANS) The policy?making body of 11,000 lawyers of Sri Lanka said Wednesday that it had gone to the Supreme Court challenging the proceedings of impeachment of the country's first woman chief justice, reported Xinhua.

US court orders tobacco firms to admit to lying about smoking risks

November 28, 2012 at 12:54 PM

London, Nov. 28 (ANI): A US federal judge has ordered tobacco companies to admit having deliberately deceived people about the danger and addictiveness of cigarettes in self-paid advertisements.

Vigilance probe against former finance minister, social leader

November 23, 2012 at 2:18 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 23 (IANS) In two separate cases, two vigilance courts in the state Friday ordered probes against former state finance minister Thomas Issac and Hindu Ezhava social group leader Velapally Natesan.

India a hot?spot for pink travellers

November 22, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Kolkata, Nov 22 (IANS) Thanks to Indian gay?tour operators, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community across the world is vying for India as the ultimate 'pink' tourist destination.

'Hate cleric' Qatada intends to sue UK govt for 10 mln pounds over 'unlawful detention'

November 19, 2012 at 1:55 PM

London, Nov 19 (ANI): Radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada has reportedly told his family that he is planning to sue the British government for 10 million pounds over 'unlawful detention'.

US man arrested for 'planning mass shooting at 'Breaking Dawn' screening

November 17, 2012 at 10:42 AM

Washington, Nov 17 (ANI): US authorities have arrested a 20-year-old man who allegedly planed to commit a mass murder at the screening of a 'Twilight film', and at a Missouri Walmart.

No scoring points, we'll auction airwaves again: Sibal

November 15, 2012 at 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) A day after nearly half the airwaves put on the auction block among telecom players went unsold, the government sought to project a brave face, with Communications Minister Kapil Sibal Thursday saying there will be another round of bidding.

SC quashes graft proceedings against Jaffer Sharief

November 9, 2012 at 11:17 AM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday quashed criminal proceedings against former railway minister C.K. Jaffer Sharief in an alleged case of graft under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

2G case: Loop promoters move high court on refund

November 7, 2012 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Promoters of Loop Telecom Wednesday moved the Delhi High Court against the decision of a ministers' group to refund the licence fees only to those telecom companies against whom criminal prosecution was not initiated in the 2G case.

Britney Spears case dropped as ex manager fails to provide enough evidence

November 2, 2012 at 10:47 AM

London, Nov 2 (ANI): Britney Spears court case has been dismissed mid-trial after her former confidante and self-professed manager Sam Lufti failed to prove any of his libel and breach-of-contract claims against the singer's parents and her caretakers.

SC to hold preliminary hearing on Sangma's plea

November 1, 2012 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday said it would Nov 20 hold the preliminary hearing on P.A. Sangma's petition challenging Pranab Mukherjee's election as the president.

Rajasthan's free medicine scheme saves 180 camels

October 26, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Jaipur, Oct 26 (IANS) Within three months of its launch, the innovative free-medicine scheme of the Rajasthan government meant for livestock has saved 180 camels owned by poor herdsmen in a single village.

Pakistani court to hear memo case Nov 12

October 23, 2012 at 6:07 PM

Islamabad, Oct 23 (IANS) Pakistan's Supreme Court will resume hearing on the memo controversy involving President Asif Ali Zardari Nov 12, a media report said Tuesday.

Mobile phones can cause brain tumours, Italian court rules

October 19, 2012 at 2:14 PM

London, October 19 (ANI): Italy's Supreme Court has ruled that use of mobile phones can cause brain tumours in a landmark case.

Mobile phones can cause brain tumours, Italian court rules

October 19, 2012 at 1:50 PM

London, October 19 (ANI): Italy's Supreme Court has ruled that use of mobile phones can cause brain tumours in a landmark case.

Indian Bond girl? Why not, says producer

October 13, 2012 at 2:24 PM

Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) The cast and crew of latest James Bond film "Skyfall" felt it was "too ambitious" to shoot certain action sequences for the movie in India, but producer Barbara Broccoli says they haven't ruled out coming to the country for a new 007 instalment, and won't even mind roping in an Indian Bond girl in future.

Court issues warrant against Abhishek Verma

October 11, 2012 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) A Delhi Court Thursday issued a production warrant against businessman Abhishek Verma for recording of evidence in a defamation case lodged by him against his American partner and another person.

SC moved for review of verdict seeking judges on RTI panels

October 11, 2012 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The central government Thursday moved the Supreme Court seeking the review of its verdict directing amendment of the RTI Act for the appointment of judges, serving or retired, and people with judicial background on the central and state information panels.

Note left by Boy Scout discovered 40 yrs later in California mountains

October 11, 2012 at 1:48 PM

New York, October 11 (ANI): San Diego Superior Court Judge Tim Taylor left a letter in the Sierra Nevada Mountains 40 years ago at the age of 13 to mark he had been there and ask a future hiker to write, and someone has finally found his note.

In jolt to Zardari, court approves Swiss letter draft

October 10, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Islamabad, Oct 10 (IANS) The Pakistan Supreme Court Wednesday approved the fresh draft of a letter that the government has to send to Swiss authorities to reopen corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, a media report said.

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels train rolls out on its first commercial journey from Delhi

October 9, 2012 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct.9 (ANI): The "Royal Rajasthan on Wheels" super luxury train rolled out on its first commercial journey for this year to Rajasthan and other destinations, especially for Khajuraho, Varanasi and Agra from the Safdarjung Railway station in New Delhi on Monday.

New luxury train launched by Indian Railways

October 7, 2012 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) A new luxury train, which will cover tourist destinations in three states, started its maiden journey from Safdarjung railway station in the capital Sunday.

Goa to ask for financial package

October 6, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Panaji, Oct 6 (IANS) Goa needs a financial package from the union government to make up for the revenue loss following Supreme Court's ban on iron ore mining, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Saturday.

Fresh draft of Swiss letter submitted to Pakistan court

October 5, 2012 at 11:34 AM

Islamabad, Oct 5 (IANS) The Pakistani government Friday submitted to the Supreme Court a fresh draft of a letter that has to be sent to Swiss authorities to reopen corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari. However, the court said the draft was not in the spirit of its order.

EGoM meet on sprectrum to be conducted again Oct 8

October 3, 2012 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) A meeting of the Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) on the issue of one-time spectrum fee remained inconclusive Wednesday.

Russian prostitute beats British retiree to death

October 3, 2012 at 3:34 PM

London, Oct 3 (IANS) A 38-year-old Russian prostitute allegedly kicked, punched and stamped on a 69-year-old retired Briton and left him to die over an argument over what services she would provide, a court heard.

Here comes Dr. Hema Malini

October 2, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) Bollywood's Dream Girl is now Dr Hema Malini. She received her honorary doctorate at the Singhania University in Udaipur, Rajasthan and says she is happy.

'Absentee' Amanda Bynes pleads not guilty to two hit-and-run charges

September 28, 2012 at 12:46 PM

Washington, Sept 28 (ANI): Amanda Bynes, who is charged in 2 hit-and-run cases, was not present at her hearing at Van Nuys, California, but her attorney pleaded not guilty on her behalf.

Pakistan government told to again revise Swiss letter

September 26, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Islamabad, Sep 26 (IANS) Pulling up the government, the Pakistan Supreme Court Wednesday said it must again revise a letter to Swiss authorities as the draft did not mention the reopening of corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Rapist exposes himself to judge in Britain

September 20, 2012 at 11:15 PM

London, Sep 20 (IANS) A 28-year-old rapist in Britain shocked everyone in a courtroom when he exposed himself to a judge after being brought to give his plea.

'Bharat Bandh' passes off peacefully in Rajasthan

September 20, 2012 at 9:15 PM

Jaipur, Sep 20 (IANS) Barring sporadic incidents of minor scuffles and violence, the Bharat Bandh called by various opposition parties and traders passed off peacefully in Rajasthan Thursday, police said.

Nivedita Bhasin becomes first woman B-787 Dreamliner pilot

September 20, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) Senior Air India pilot Capt Nivedita Bhasin has become the first woman to command the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner which landed in New Delhi Wednesday, an airline official said.

Shutdown widespread in Rajasthan

September 20, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Jaipur, Sep 20 (IANS) The nationwide shutdown called by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and other parties witnessed widespread response in Rajasthan Thursday with traders associations extending support to it.

Udaipur-based Italian uses India as muse

September 19, 2012 at 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Italian artist Simona Bocchi found her inspiration in India when she first travelled here in 2006.

Pak blocks 753 anti-Islam film YouTube links

September 18, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 18 (ANI): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), on the Supreme Court's directives, has blocked 753 links to the recently released anti-Islam film on YouTube that has sparked anti-U.S. protests across the Muslim world.

Secret trial of Chinese politician Xilai's ex-police chief 'wrapped up in a day'

September 18, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Beijing, Sept. 18 (ANI): China has wrapped up the trial of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai's former police chief at the heart of British businessman Neil Heywood murder scandal, as Wang Lijun appealed for leniency claiming he had helped 'crack' the case.