Everything you need to know about Zakir Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Zakir Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee today inaugurated an audio-visual section in the Rashtrapati Bhavan library.
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday inaugurated a new audio-visual section in the Rashtrapati Bhavan library which will house historical speeches, films and footage.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) A 57-year-old tutor was Thursday arrested here for sexually assaulting four minor boys who attended coaching sessions in his house, police said Thursday.
Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) Two Maoists were arrested from the city and arms, ammunition and some documents recovered from them police said Friday.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday presented a silver trumpet and banner to the President's Bodyguard, the oldest regiment of the Indian Army.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will Saturday present a silver trumpet and banner to the President's Bodyguard (PBG), the cavalry regiment of the Indian army, a statement released by Rashtrapati Bhavan said here Friday.
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Come March 30, the President's Bodyguard, the cavalry regiment of the Indian Army mounted on caparisoned and well-groomed steeds, will be accorded an honour that every president bestows on them - a silver trumpet and banner.
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Pakistani Ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali comes up with his biography that encapuslates the various ups and downs he experienced in his life.
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) It was a daring middle-of-the night heist that has left Delhi Police baffled as the stolen goods are not jewellery or cash, but around 150 homing pigeons!
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The President's Bodyguard (PBG) -- the senior-most unit of the Indian Army -- will be presented the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner by President Pranab Mukherjee March 30.
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) 'Turbanator' Gurpreet Singh Sarin happens to be luckier than Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty. The young man of Indian origin, who made it to the top 40 on the "American Idol" reality show, says he didn't face any racial discrimination on his journey to achieving a fusion of Indian classical music and western music.
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) 'Turbanator' Gurpreet Singh Sarin seems to be luckier than Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty. The young man of Indian origin, who made it to the top 40 on the "American Idol" reality show, says he didn't face any racial discrimination on his journey to achieving a fusion of Indian classical music and western music.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) An exhibition depicting the evolution of Urdu calligraphy - one of the most ornate alphabet writings - from the confines of fine print into a high art form was inaugurated at the Jamia Millia Islamia by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in the presence of Saudi Arabian ambassador Saud Mohammed Al-Sati.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) An exhibition depicting the evolution of Urdu calligraphy - one of the most ornate alphabet writings - from the confines of fine print into a high art form was inaugurated at the Jamia Millia Islamia by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in the presence of the ambassador of Saudi Arabia in India, Saud Mohammed Al-Sati.
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) A minor boy died after a teenager administered a drug overdose to him here, police said Sunday. The accused has been taken into custody
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The films releasing this Friday -- "Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns" and "Saare Jahaan Se Mehnga" -- will bring different flavours at the box office. If "Saheb Biwi..." is a thriller-drama, "Saare Jahaan..." is a satirical take on inflation.
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The seven-year reign of Zakir Husain College ended Tuesday as Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) defeated the defending Champions in the final of the 25th Zakir Husain Memorial Football Tournament at the Ambedkar Stadium here.
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain and Shillong Chamber Choir are set to share the stage together at a fund-raiser, organised by actor Rahul Bose's NGO The Foundation.
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Delhi University lecturer S.A.R. Geelani Monday claimed a Delhi Police team tried to confiscate his mobile phone. Police denied the allegation.
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The quality of higher education in India is worrisome with the accent more on "job-oriented courses" rather than "broad-based, good, solid education" backed by "original quality research", says Jamia Millia Islamic vice-chancellor Najeeb Jung.
Film: "Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story"; Actors: Vivek Oberoi and Neha Sharma; Director: Vinnil Markan; Rating: **1/2
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) CIRA Media, a content provider company, has announced the launch of four English channels targeting the youth. The channels offer different music genres like electronic, rock, popular and dance music.
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) At least 3,000 security personnel, from Delhi Police and para-military forces, were manning roads in the heart of the capital to stop any violent demonstration, said a senior police officer Thursday.
Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Playback singers Sunali and Roopkumar Rathod's daughter Reewa is geared up for her first live concert in January next year and says she has mixed feelings about the show.
Kolkata, Dec 16 (IANS) Terming his contribution to five James Bond films as a "day job", renowned British percussionist Pete Lockett feels composers should use technology in music and employ it in their melodious vision.
New Delhi, Nov. 14 (ANI): Union Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Kapil Sibal on Wednesday said that applications that would enable read books in Urdu language would be soon introduced in Tablet PC Akash for the students.
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) A Bihar legislator has been arrested in Nepal over his alleged involvement in the abduction of a Nepali businessman, police said Saturday.
Washington, Nov 6 (ANI): The United Nations has reportedly imposed global sanctions on the Pakistan-based Haqqani network, a fierce militant group considered a major threat to U.S. and NATO forces.
Lucknow, Nov 1 (IANS) Anti-graft activist Arvind Kejriwal Thursday stepped up attack on External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid in Farukkhabad and urged the people to "dismiss" their tainted representative in the 2014 polls, even as Congress workers clashed with his supporters.
Lucknow, Nov 1 (IANS) Activists of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) and the Congress Thursday clashed on the outskirts of Farrukhabad, where Arvind Kejriwal's India Against Corruption (IAC) held a rally against External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, police said.
Farrukhabad (Uttar Pradesh), Nov.1 (ANI): Police in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, baton charged activists and supports of anti-graft-crusader Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday, as they gathered for a India Against Corruption (IAC) rally against the alleged corrupt activities of External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid.
New Delhi, Nov. 1 (ANI): Taking potshots at India Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal over his rally against External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid and the alleged financial irregularities by his Zakir Hussain Trust, Congress leader Jagdambika Pal on Thursday said the former is playing the role of a 'jester' in politics and does all kinds of things to grab public attention.
Lucknow, Nov 1 (ANI): India Against Corruption (IAC) activist Kumar Vishwas, who is accompanying Arvind Kejriwal to hold a rally against External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid and the alleged financial irregularities by his Zakir Hussain Trust, on Thursday said the people of Farrukhabad are eager to have a 'clear plus and minus' with their elected representative.
Farrukhabad, Nov 1 (ANI): Activist-turned politician Arvind Kejriwal is set to hold a rally today against External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid in Farrukhabad and is expected to highlight the alleged financial irregularities by his Zakir Hussain Trust.
Lucknow, Oct 31 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Wednesday stepped up security in Farrukhabad, 24 hours ahead of a protest to be staged here by India Against Corruption (IAC) activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal.
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Indian Muslims have realised their political power as they have gradually understood the value of tactical voting, Jamia Milia Islama Vice Chancellor Najeeb Jung said Tuesday. He also praised the opposition by the Darul Uloom seminary at Deoband to British rule in India
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Anti-corruption activists said Sunday they are going ahead with their Nov 1 rally against Salman Khurshid, India's newly-appointed external affairs minister who was in the thick of a controversy two weeks ago over an alleged financial impropriety by his trust.
Farrukhabad (Uttar Pradesh), Oct.27 (ANI): The Farrukhabad District Administration on Saturday gave permission to the.
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) A woman in her 20s has complained that her father-in-law was attempting to force her to have physical relations with him, police said Saturday. She also accused her in-laws of demanding dowry.
Lucknow, Oct 27 (IANS) The district administration of Farukkhabad, the parliamentary constituency of Law Minister Salmam Khurshid, Saturday gave India Against Corruption (IAC) permission to hold a rally there.
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Over 40 disabled people Saturday protested outside the residence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh demanding the resignation of union Law Minister Salman Khurshid ovr financial impropriety in the running of his trust for differently abled people.
New Delhi, Oct.21 (ANI): Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid has put off plans to undertake a Haj pilgrimage.
Lucknow, Oct 20 (IANS) Taking their "battle" against union Law Minister Salman Khurshid a step further, India Against Corruption (IAC) Saturday said it would be coming out with more documentary evidence against the Congress leader Nov 1 at Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Delhi Police have arrested four persons in connection with a daylight robbery-cum-murder in the capital ten days ago, police said Friday.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday asked TV Today Network and 13 others to file a reply on a defamation suit filed by the wife of Law Minister Salman Khurshid for broadcasting a programme alleging their NGO siphoned off lakhs of rupees meant for the disabled.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid, accused of financial wrongdoing by Arvind Kejriwal, was Wednesday embroiled in a new controversy over his alleged threats against the India Against Corruption (IAC) leader. The IAC said he was behaving "like a mafia don".
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) leader Arvind Kejriwal Monday produced "more evidence" of financial bungling regarding a trust run by Law Minister Salman Khurshid and his wife even as the Congress defended him saying he was "a very important minister of UPA-2".
New Delhi, Oct.15 (ANI): India Against Corruption (IAC), which is led by civil rights activist Arvind Kejriwal, on Monday decided to suspend its 'sack Khurshid' agitation, but vowed to continue its struggle against a corruption-ridden UPA-II Government led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Slamming Law Minister Salman Khurhisd for his angry reaction against some television channels Sunday, opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday demanded a fair probe in the allegations levelled against the minister.
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Press Council of India (PCI) chief Markandey Katju Monday sought a probe by the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA) into the allegations of corruption against union Minister Salman Khurshid.
Lucknow, Oct 15 (IANS) Officials of Uttar Pradesh's social welfare and handicapped welfare departments were Monday questioned in 17 districts over alleged financial lapses by a trust run by union Law Minister Salman Khurshid and his wife Louise.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Congress Monday backed Law Minister Salman Khurshid terming him an "important minister of UPA-II", and said he has "answered" all allegations of financial impropriety levelled against him by activist Arvind Kejriwal.
Ahmedabad, Oct 15 (ANI): Charging the ruling Congress Party of running away from investigation on every scandal taking place in the country, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday said Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid, who is facing allegations of forging signature of officials to benefit the Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust, should tender his resignation from the Manmohan Singh-led UPA II Government so that a free and fair investigation is conducted into the matter.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): RTI crusader and Indian Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal on Monday produced the testimonies of people to counter Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid's defence over embezzlement of funds by the trust run by the latter and his wife.
Ahmedabad, Oct 15 (ANI): Charging the ruling Congress Party of running away from investigation on every scandal taking place in the country, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday said Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid, who is facing allegations of forging signature of officials to benefit the Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust, should tender his resignation from the Manmohan Singh-led UPA II Government so that a free and fair investigation is conducted into the matter.
Challenging the produced evidences and proofs as a shield over embezzlement of funds by the trust run by Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid and his wife Louise Khursheed, India Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal Monday produced the testimonies of people to counter Khurshid couple's claim...........
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) leader Arvind Kejriwal Monday alleged that most of the beneficiaries of eqipment meant for handicapped people distributed by a trust run by Law Minister Salman Khurshid were "fictitious names".
New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): RTI crusader and Indian Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal on Monday produced the testimonies of people to counter Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid's defence over embezzlement of funds by the trust run by the latter and his wife.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid, who has strongly rebutted the charges made against him and his wife Louise by a private media group of misappropriation of funds allotted to their NGO, will be meeting Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today amid demands for his resignation.
New Delhi, Oct.14 (ANI): India Against Corruption leader Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday questioned Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid's proof of innocence in connection with the allegations of forgery and embezzlement of funds from the NGO - Dr. Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust, that Khurshid and his wife Louise own and run.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Law Minister Salman Khurshid Sunday produced pictures and documents to prove camps for the disabled were held and rebutted allegations of forgery and embezzlement of funds against an NGO with which he and his wife are associated.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Seeking an independent probe into allegations of forgery and embezzlement of funds against an NGO run by his wife, Law Minister Salman Khurshid Sunday rebutted the allegations, saying if the charges were found to be true, he would leave politics and resign.
Kanpur/Bangalore, Oct.14 (ANI): The Congress Party on Sunday accused India Against Corruption (IAC) leader activist Arvind Kejriwal of playing politics on the issue of corruption, rather than looking for ways to end it. They demanded that Kejriwal be arrested for disturbing the peace, and law and order.
Kanpur/Bangalore, Oct.14 (ANI): The Congress Party on Sunday accused India Against Corruption (IAC) leader activist Arvind Kejriwal of playing politics on the issue of corruption, rather than looking for ways to end it. They demanded that Kejriwal be arrested for disturbing the peace, and law and order.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Law Minister Salman Khurshid Sunday vehemently rejected allegations of financial irregularities in an NGO run by his wife Louise Khurshid, saying he would leave politics if the charges were found to be true.
New Delhi, Oct.14 (ANI): Even as Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid arrived here from London on Sunday morning, activists of the NGO India Against Corruption (IAC) and physically impaired people waved black flags at the airport against him and vowed to continue with their protests over allegations that his NGO - the Dr. Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust-had siphoned off money meant for the disabled.
New Delhi, Oct.14 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid has said he has nothing to hide vis-a-viz the alleged scam linked to his and his wife Louise Khurshid's NGO for the physically challenged , and described Kejriwal and persons of his ilk as "third rate people doing third rate things for political gain."
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) leader Arvind Kejriwal Saturday announced an indefinite agitation to demand the resignation and arrest of Law Minister Salman Khurshid over alleged financial irregularities in his NGO even as the minister's wife Louise rubbished the allegations and the Congress came to his defence.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said that Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid has no moral right to remain in office over allegations of siphoning off funds meant for providing aid to the disabled through an NGO run by the latter and his family.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): Congress Party on Saturday hit out at activist-turned politician Arvind Kejriwal over the latter's charges against Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid and his wife Louise Khurshid, saying many people have made it their business to impose false and baseless allegations.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Defending Law Minister Salman Khurshid and his wife Louise Khurshid against charges that their NGO had siphoned off lakhs of rupees meant for the physically challenged, Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari Saturday said "untruth cannot become the basis for crucifying anybody".
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Law Minister Salman Khurshid's wife Louise Khurshid Saturday slammed activist Arvind Kejriwal and a television channel for alleging that their NGO siphoned off lakhs of rupees meant for physically challenged people. She said the charges are false.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid's wife Louise Khurshid on Saturday dismissed the allegations that the trust run by her siphoned off lakhs of rupees meant for physically challenged people, saying the document is not a CAG report, but an excerpt from initial internal inspection report.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): Activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested for leading a march towards Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's residence, has reached the Parliament Street here to carry forward demand of Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid's resignation over allegations that an NGO headed by latter and run by his wife Louise siphoned off lakhs of rupees meant for physically challenged people.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): Anti graft activist Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said he will continue with his protest till Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid resigned over allegations of corruption, and urged more people to join the campaign.
New Delhi, Oct.12 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday described social activist Arvind Kejriwal as an 'unguided missile' favouring the ruling Congress Party and its government at the centre.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) member Arvind Kejriwal and his supporters were detained Friday while protesting against cabinet minister Salman Khurshid and his wife.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Law Minister Salman Khurshid's wife Louise Khurshid Friday filed a civil defamation case in the Delhi High Court against a television group for broadcasting a programme alleging that their NGO siphoned off lakhs of rupees meant for physically challenged people.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): India Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested by the Delhi Police during an agitation against Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid over allegations that an NGO headed by latter and run by his wife Louise siphoned off lakhs of rupees meant for physically challenged people, on Friday warned that the nation will unite and will remove the present corrupt government.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): Taking potshots at Arvind Kejriwal for leading a protest outside Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's official 7, Race Course Road residence here to seek action against Law Minister Salman Khurshid for alleged malpractices by his Uttar Pradesh-based NGO that deals with the differently-abled, Congress leader Jagdambika Pal on Friday said the activist-turned politician has been leading agitations for the last so many days so that he continues to be in the news and gain publicity.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): India Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal will lead a protest march to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's official 7, Race Course Road residence here on Friday demanding Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid's resignation over allegations that an NGO headed by him and run by his wife siphoned off lakhs of rupees meant for physically challenged people.
New Delhi, Oct.11 (ANI): Responding to Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid's veiled warning thatthe government will take care of him in due course, and that the general public should not be concerned or worried by his antics, civil rights activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal has insisted that Khurshid should resign from the Union Cabinet immediately, or be sacked without an inquiry.
Kaushambi (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 10 (ANI): India Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday demanded Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid's resignation and his wife Louise Khurshid's immediate arrest after a TV channel reported that a trust owned by the couple forged signatures and stamps of senior officials of several districts in Uttar Pradesh depriving physically challenged people of their due.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) One person was killed and another injured in a shootout at the Kamla Market area of central Delhi Monday, police said.
Karachi, Sep. 7 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former captain Zaheer Abbas as Sialkot Stallions' manager for next month's Champions League in South Africa.
Jaipur, Sep 4 (IANS) A 30-year-old taxi driver was arrested Tuesday for allegedly molesting a French tourist in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district, police said.
Aligarh, Aug 8 (IANS) Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has suspended 21 students for allegedly using fraudulent means to secure admission into engineering courses. A probe has been ordered.
Washington, Aug (ANI): U.S. Congressman Dana Rohrabacher has written to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, asking her to provide information related to the case of a missing Baloch, Zakir Majeed.
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) A 34-year-old Delhi Police constable was arrested here for cheating a widow whom he married to allegedly extract the compensation amount which she had got after the death of her first husband, police said Monday.
Islamabad, July 18 (IANS) Ten people, including two children, were killed Wednesday when their vehicle was blown up in Pakistan's northwest tribal area, a media report said.
Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), July 14 (IANS) The Aligarh Muslim University has lodged a police complaint and demanded stern action against 27 candidates who used unfair means or impersonators for admission to the B.Tech. course at the Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology.
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) A 31-year-old woman committed suicide by jumping on the track at the Tilak Nagar Metro station here Monday, officials said.
Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) While two Indian Dawoodi Bohras on pilgrimage were Sunday evening killed in a blast targeting a bus near Baghdad, Iraq, their bereaved families in Maharashtra have not yet been officially intimated by either the central government or the Indian embassies in Syria and Iraq, relatives said.
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Puerto Rican pop singer Noelia of "Kiss Me" fame says she is eager to collaborate with Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain and she considers Sunidhi Chauhan her favourite female artist.
Islamabad, Apr 24(ANI): The announcement of this year's central contracts for Pakistan cricketers has been further delayed after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) formed a new committee to recommend the pay hike and players who would be included in the list.
Islamabad, Apr 24(ANI): The announcement of this year's central contracts for Pakistan cricketers has been further delayed after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) formed a new committee to recommend the pay hike and players who would be included in the list.
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) At least 49 newly-elected councillors in the recent Delhi civic polls face criminal charges which include murder, kidnapping and extortion, a report said Thursday.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Energy and higher education are among areas that have immense potential of cooperation between India and Yemen, experts said here and suggested that New Delhi should help further develop its maritime potential.
Varanasi, April 6 (IANS) Eight people, including three children, were seriously injured here Friday when a drunkard man threw acid on them, police said.
The 2008 Delhi Serial Blast accused, who was arrested in Batla House encounter in which a Delhi Police Inspector and two alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists were killed.....
