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Odisha intensifies crackdown on chit fund scams, 177 held

May 17, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 17 (IANS) At least 177 people were arrested in different parts of Odisha during the past week for their involvement in illegal money circulation and chit fund activities, a police official said Friday.

Pak govt. admits prosecuting Musharraf could have serious political repercussions

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Islamabad, May 10 (ANI): Pakistan's Attorney General Irfan Qadir has said that any legal proceedings against former president Pervez Musharraf would have serious political repercussions and ramifications.

One killed, seven injured by bear in Odisha

May 9, 2013 at 10:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 9 (IANS) A bear Thursday mauled an elderly man to death and injured seven others in Odisha's Balasore district, an official said.

Saradha Group operations in Odisha under scanner

April 30, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 30 (IANS) Odisha Police Tuesday said they are keeping a close watch on the operations of Saradha Group in the state after its chairman Sudipta Sena was arrested last week for duping chit fund depositors in neighbouring West Bengal.

Fire erupts in DRDO laboratory in Odisha

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) A fire broke out at a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratory in Odisha Monday but no one was injured and there was no damage to facilities, officials said.

Fire at DRDO complex, no loss of life reported

April 29, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) A fire broke out at a magazine storage area of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at Chandipur in Odisha Monday. It was brought under control by fire fighters in five hours, officials said.

Russian voters can contest poll results in court

April 23, 2013 at 7:24 AM

St Petersburg, April 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's Constitutional Court has confirmed voters' rights to contest election results in court.

Lal Masjid commission report holds Musharraf govt. responsible for 2007 operation

April 21, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 21 (ANI): The Lal Masjid commission report has held former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf, former prime minister Shaukat Aziz and his political allies, responsible for the 2007 operation on the mosque in which 103 people were killed.

Outrage in Odisha after gang-rape

April 20, 2013 at 10:12 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 20 (IANS) A 15-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped by three people in Odisha's Kendrapada district sparking protests across the region, police said Saturday.

TESO to approach SC on islet Katchatheevu

April 15, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Chennai, April 15 (IANS) The DMK-backed Tamil Eelam Supporters Organisation (TESO) Monday decided to approach the supreme court to cancel the 1974 agreement between India and Sri Lanka and also declare the islet Katchatheevu as part of India.

Bhubaneswar sizzles at 42 degrees

April 6, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 6 (IANS) A heat wave sweeping across Odisha intensified further with capital city of Bhubaneswar Saturday recording a maximum temperature of 42 degrees Celsius, the day's highest in the state, an official said.

Former Odisha minister's son gets bail in dowry case

April 5, 2013 at 1:49 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 5 (IANS) The district and sessions court Friday granted bail to Raja Shree Mohanty, son of former Odisha minister Raghunath Mohanty, over a fortnight after he was arrested for allegedly torturing his wife for dowry, his lawyer said.

Former Odisha minister, wife get bail in dowry case

April 2, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 2 (IANS) A court granted bail to former Odisha law minister Raghunath Mohanty and his wife Pritilata Tuesday, three days after they were arrested for allegedly torturing their daughter-in-law for dowry, their lawyer said.

Former Odisha law minister, wife sent to judicial custody

March 30, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 30 (IANS) Former Odisha law minister Raghunath Mohanty and his wife Pritilata Mohanty were Saturday remanded to judicial custody, hours after they were arrested for allegedly torturing their daughter-in-law for dowry, his lawyer said.

Former Odisha law minister, wife sent to judicial custody

March 30, 2013 at 6:58 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 30 (IANS) Former Odisha law minister Raghunath Mohanty and his wife Pritilata were Saturday remanded to judicial custody, hours after they were arrested for allegedly torturing their daughter-in-law for dowry, their lawyer said.

Odisha Minister Mohanty accused of dowry harassment faces trial

March 30, 2013 at 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 30 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said the law will take its own course in case of the arrest of his former Cabinet colleague Raghunath Mohanty, who has been accused of dowry harassment by his daughter-in-law.

Former Odisha Minister Mohanty arrested in dowry case

March 30, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Kolkata, Mar. 30 (ANI): Raghunath Mohanty, the former Law and Urban Development Minister of Odisha, who has been accused of dowry harassment by his daughter-in-law was arrested here on Saturday morning.

Former Odisha law minister, wife held in dowry case

March 30, 2013 at 10:10 AM

Bhubaneswar, March 30 (IANS) Police Saturday arrested former Odisha law minister Raghunath Mohanty and his wife Pritilata for allegedly torturing their daughter-in-law for dowry, an official said.

Beyonce, Girls Aloud members were on kidnap list

March 22, 2013 at 3:54 PM

London, March 22 (IANS) Kevin Liverpool, 35, and Junior Bradshaw, 32, accused of planning to rob and kill singer Joss Stone had also written names of singer Beyonce Knowles and members of Girls Aloud in their kidnap diary, reports dailystar.co.uk.

Fake certificate racket busted in Odisha, seven held

March 22, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Bhubaneswar, March 22 (IANS) Police have busted a fake certificate racket operating in Odisha since 2007 and arrested seven persons for their involvement in the crime, an official here said Friday.

Court dismisses former Odisha law minister's plea

March 21, 2013 at 9:14 AM

Bhubaneswar, March 21 (IANS) The Odisha High Court has dismissed the petition of former Odisha law minister Raghunath Mohanty seeking quashing of the first information report (FIR) registered against him and his family, alleging torture of his daughter-in-law for dowry.

Former Odisha Law Minister Raghunath Mohanty seeks Anticipatory Bail in Dowry case

March 19, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Former Odisha Law minister Raghunath Mohanty, evading arrest in connection with a dowry torture case lodged against him by his daughter-in-law has sought an anticipatory bail, a lawyer said on Tuesday.

Former Odisha minister's son arrested in dowry case

March 17, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Bhubaneswar, March 17 (IANS) After public outcry and protests by opposition parties, police Sunday arrested Raja Shree Mohanty, the son of former Odisha minister Raghunath Monahty, on charge of torturing his wife for dowry, an official said.

Marines row: Italy advises its nationals in India to remain cautious

March 16, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 16 (ANI): In wake of the diplomatic standoff between New Delhi and Rome over the marines issue, the Italian Government has advised its citizens in India to remain cautious.

Opposition comes down on Patnaik over dowry case

March 16, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 16 (IANS) Opposition parties Saturday increased pressure on Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik by staging demonstrations to demand the immediate arrest of former minister Raghunath Mohanty for torturing his daughter-in-law for dowry.

Odisha Law Minister resigns after dowry charge, claims innocence

March 15, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Bhubaneswar, Mar. 15 (ANI): Odisha's Law and Urban Development Minister Raghunath Mohanty, who resigned after his daughter-in-law filed a dowry case against him and his family members, on Friday claimed that the allegation was false and fabricated.

Odisha Law Minister resigned after dowry charge

March 15, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Odisha Law Minister Raghunath Mohanty Friday resigned from his post on moral grounds after his daughter-in-law filed a dowry case against him and his family members.....................

Odisha Law Minister resigns after dowry, torture charge

March 15, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Bhubaneswar, Mar 15 (ANI): Odisha Law Minister Raghunath Mohanty today resigned on moral grounds after his daughter-in-law filed a dowry case against him and his family members.

Scientists begin analysis to track missile glitch

March 13, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 13 (IANS) A day after the long-range cruise missile 'Nirbhay' deviated off course during its maiden launch off the Odisha coast, scientists Wednesday began the post-mission analysis to locate the fault, a defence scientist said.

India terminates cruise missile test

March 12, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 12 (IANS) India Tuesday terminated the maiden test of a long-range cruise missile after it deviated off course but defence scientists claimed "it met the mission objectives successfully".

BJP alleges India-Italy 'collusion' over marines

March 12, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday alleged "diplomatic collusion" between New Delhi and Rome over its decision not to send back two Italian marines being tried for killing two Indian fishermen.

India may test new missile Tuesday

March 11, 2013 at 10:03 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 11 (IANS) India may conduct the maiden test of a missile off the Odisha coast Tuesday, defence sources said Monday.

54 pc of U.S. Catholics support same-sex marriage, finds poll

March 9, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Washington, Mar. 9 (ANI): A majority of American Catholics support same-sex marriage, a new poll has found.

India tests multi-barrel rocket launcher for second day

March 1, 2013 at 9:55 PM

Bhubaneswar, Mar 1 (IANS) India successfully tested its indigenously-built multi-barrel rocket launcher 'Pinaka' from a defence base in Odisha for the second consecutive day Friday, an official said.

India tests indigenous multi-barrel rocket launcher

February 28, 2013 at 6:43 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 28 (IANS) India Thursday successfully tested indigenously-built multi-barrel rocket launcher 'Pinaka' from a defence base in Odisha, an official said.

NHRC issues notice to Odisha

February 14, 2013 at 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) The NHRC Thursday sought a report from Odisha in four weeks over the incident of a 30-year-old mentally challenged woman being kept chained to a bamboo grove by her family which could not afford her treatment.

Two hitmen jailed for 40 years each in Britain

February 8, 2013 at 7:07 PM

London, Feb 8 (IANS) Two hitmen have been sentenced to 40 years each in jail for stabbing to death an innocent teenaged student after they targeted the wrong house, BBC reported Friday.

Army to receive latest indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter

February 8, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Bangalore, Feb.8 (ANI): The Indian Army will on Friday be the first recipient of the Hindustan Aeronautic Limited (HAL) manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Rudra, which has been equipped with state of the art weaponry and self-defence systems.

HAL's Rudra Helicopter gets Initial Operational Clearance (With Image)

February 4, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Bangalore, Feb 4 (IANS) The Indian army will get its first weaponised light attack helicopter, Rudra, on Friday.

Woman raped, burnt to death in Odisha, alleges mother

January 20, 2013 at 7:54 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 20 (IANS) A woman died after being raped and burnt by a man in Odisha's Balasore district November last year, her mother alleged Sunday.

Pakistan apex court adjourns PM's graft case

January 17, 2013 at 8:41 PM

Islamabad, Jan 17 (IANS) Pakistan's Supreme Court Thursday adjourned till Jan 23 the hearing in a corruption case against Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, media reports said.

Odisha celebrates Makar Sankranti with religious fervour

January 14, 2013 at 1:22 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 14 (IANS) Millions of people in Odisha Monday took a ritualistic dips in ponds and rivers and visited temples across the state as they celebrated the harvest festival of Makar Sankranti.

Brisbane man says New Year's resolution reason for handing himself to police

January 2, 2013 at 1:11 PM

Sydney, Jan. 2 (ANI): A Brisbane man keen on making a fresh start in 2013 handed himself to the police calling it his New Year's resolution, a court has heard.

Dubai jails Saudi man for sex with prostitute

December 25, 2012 at 7:09 PM

London, Dec 25 (IANS) A 32-year-old Saudi tourist has been jailed for one year in Dubai after having sex with a prostitute in a hotel, the Daily Mail reported Tuesday.

India tests nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile

December 20, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 20 (IANS) India Thursday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear-capable ballistic Prithvi-II missile from a test range in Odisha, a defence official said.

India tests nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile

December 20, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 20 (IANS) India Thursday successfully fired its nuclear-capable ballistic Prithvi-II missile from a test range in Odisha, an official said.

Odisha tyre unit temporarily shut

December 17, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 17 (IANS) Birla Tyres, a unit of the BK Birla Group company Kesoram Industries, Monday halted operations at its plant in Odisha temporarily for about a fortnight on account of poor market conditions, a company official said.

Wild elephants' rampage in Balasore push villagers to tree tops

December 14, 2012 at 8:12 PM

Balasore (Odisha), Dec. 14 (ANI): Locals of several villages in Balasore district of Odisha have been spending cold nights atop trees, terrified by the prospect of being attacked by a herd of wild elephants that has entered the area from neighbouring forests of Jharkhand.

Goa government afraid of 'unrest' due to mining ban National/Business/Economy/Law/Politics

December 4, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Panaji, Dec 4 (IANS) Goa can't afford the social and political unrest that may arise due to the Supreme Court imposed ban on mining, the state's chief secretary has said in a letter to an apex court-appointed committee.

Boy kills himself for failing to pay school fine

November 29, 2012 at 10:15 AM

B+hubaneswar, Nov 29 (IANS) A Class 10 student in Odisha allegedly killed himself by consuming poison because his parents couldn't pay the Rs.250 fine imposed by the school for attendance shortage and he was subsequently refused permission to sit for a test, police said Thursday.

Dengue on decline in Odisha

November 26, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 26 (IANS) The dengue appears to be on a decline in Odisha with only two new cases reported in the state in the last two days, taking the total number of those affected by the disease to 2,196 this year, an official said Monday.

Two immolate to keep cops out of house

November 26, 2012 at 9:43 AM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 26 (IANS) Two men set themselves afire in Odisha in a bid to prevent policemen from entering their house as they investigated a crime, a family member said Monday.

India test fires Advanced Air Defence missile

November 23, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Balasore (Odisha): India on Friday successfully test-fired an indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile, capable of destroying a hostile ballistic missile, from a test range off the Odisha coast.

Dengue cases climb to 1,862 in Odisha

November 8, 2012 at 7:49 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 8 (IANS) Odisha Thursday confirmed 51 more dengue cases, taking the total number of those infected to 1,861 in the state this year.

Apple loses 'iPad design infringement' case against Samsung in UK

October 19, 2012 at 9:50 AM

London, Oct 19 (ANI): Tech giant Apple lost its patent case against Samsung in an appeals court in London after a judge ruled that the Korean electronics manufacturer's Galaxy tablet does not copy the iPad's design.

Odisha dengue cases climb to 1,412

October 18, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 18 (IANS) Odisha Thursday confirmed 56 new dengue cases in the state and one death taking the total of those infected by the mosquito-borne disease to 1,412 and deaths this year to five.

Odisha dengue cases on rise

October 11, 2012 at 6:43 PM

The dengue cases in Odisha are still on rise despite remedial measures. According to an Odisha government official 80 more people in Odisha tested positive for dengue in the last couple of days. This number has taken the dengue cases to in the state to 1,707 this year.

80 more dengue cases in Odisha

October 11, 2012 at 5:32 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 11 (IANS) At least 80 people in Odisha tested positive for dengue in the last couple of days, taking the total number of those affected by the disease in the state to 1,707 this year, an official said Thursday.

Celebrity backers acting as Assange's 'bail sureties' ordered to pay almost 100,000 pounds

October 9, 2012 at 11:48 AM

London, Oct 9 (ANI): Nine high profile people who acted as Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's bail sureties have reportedly been ordered to pay a total of 93,500 pounds.

India test-fires n-capable Dhanush ballistic missile

October 5, 2012 at 12:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 5 (IANS) India Friday successfully tested its nuclear-capable ballistic missile Dhanush from a naval ship in the Bay of Bengal off the Odisha coast, an official said.

TomKat's marriage 'doomed 6 months before split'

October 4, 2012 at 2:14 PM

London, Oct 4 (ANI): Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' marriage was over six months prior to their separation, divorce papers of the couple have revealed.

N-capable Prithvi-II missile tested successfully

October 4, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (IANS) India Thursday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a test range in Odisha, an official said.

India test fires n-capable Prithvi-II missile

October 4, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (IANS) India Thursday successfully test fired its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a test range in Odisha, an official said.

India test fires Prithvi-II missile

October 4, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (IANS) India Thursday test fired its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a test range in Odisha, defence sources said.

India test-fires Prithvi-II ballistic missile

October 4, 2012 at 10:54 AM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (ANI): India on Thursday successfully test-fired surface-to-surface Prithvi-II ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur of Balasore district off Odisha coast.

Two CRPF troopers killed by Maoists in Bengal

October 1, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Kolkata, Oct 1 (IANS) Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed allegedly by Maoists in a forest in West Bengal's West Midnapore district in the early hours Monday, police said.

Odisha dengue cases rise to 671

September 26, 2012 at 5:49 PM

The number of dengue cases in Odisha has rose to 671 this year with 72 new cases of dengue reported in the state in the past two days, an official said on Wednesday.

Top cops attend meet to tackle Maoists in West Bengal's Purulia District

September 26, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Purulia (WB), Sep 26 (ANI): Top police officials from Maoist-infested regions held a meeting on Tuesday at West Bengal's Purulia district to chalk out a strategy to combat the activities of the rebels.

Odisha dengue cases soar to 671

September 26, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 26 (IANS) The number of people infected with dengue has soared to 671 in Odisha this year with 72 more cases reported in the state in the past two days, an official said here Wednesday.

Lady Gaga's demands for privacy ludicrous, claims former PA

September 24, 2012 at 4:03 PM

London, September 24 (ANI): Lady Gaga has no right to privacy because she is always exposing her body for the world to see, her former personal assistant Jennifer O'Neill claimed in court papers filed in New York.

Tamil Nadu to approach Supreme Court for Cauvery waters

September 24, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Chennai, Sep 24 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minsiter J. Jayalalithaa Monday ordered officials to immediately file a petition in the Supreme Court praying for an order to Karanataka to release the Cauvery river water.

One more dengue death in Odisha

September 24, 2012 at 11:15 AM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 24 (IANS) Dengue has killed one more person in Odisha, taking the toll of the disease in the state over the last two months to four, an official said Monday.

Rehman Malik denies having 'list' of parliamentarians with dual nationalities

September 23, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 23 (ANI): After the Pakistan Supreme Court ordered Interior Minister Rehman Malik to reveal the names of all those parliamentarians who possessed nationalities of countries other than that of Pakistan, he has categorically denied having any such 'list'.

Pak CJ asks govt to admit to failure in handling explosive Balochistan situation

September 5, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Islamabad, Sept 5 (ANI): The Chief Justice of Pakistan's Supreme Court, Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, has asked the Inspector General of the Frontier Corps (IGFC) and the chief secretary of Balochistan to admit their failure in improving the law and order situation in the restive province.

Pak Chief Justice calls Baloch leader Bugti's killing 'biggest mistake'

September 4, 2012 at 4:17 PM

Islamabad, Sept 4 (ANI): Pakistan Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, while hearing cases pertaining to missing people and the Balochistan law and order situation, termed Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) chief Nawab Akbar Bugti's assassination 'the biggest mistake".

India test-fires Prithvi-II missile

August 25, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 25 (IANS) India Saturday successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile from a military base in Odisha, an official said.

Hindus join Muslims in celebrating Eid in Odisha

August 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 20 (IANS) It was a day of peace and brotherhood Monday as Hindus in many parts of Odisha joined in Eid celebrations across the state.

Chief Justice asks govt. not to tinker with judicial independence

August 15, 2012 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug.15 (ANI): Supreme Court Chief Justice of India Sarosh Homi Kapadia on Wednesday advised the government to let the judiciary retain independence while drafting the relevant Judicial Accountability Bill for enactment.

Murder trial of Bo Xilai's wife ends on first day itself without verdict

August 9, 2012 at 4:33 PM

London, Aug. 9 (ANI): The secret murder trial of the wife of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai has ended after just one day, but without a verdict.

Four executives held for illegal money transfers in Odisha

August 4, 2012 at 11:29 AM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 4 (IANS) Four senior officials of a private financial management company in Odisha have been arrested for their involvement in illegal money circulation in the state, police said Saturday.

10-year-old Jewish girl allowed to embrace Christianity

August 3, 2012 at 3:23 PM

London, Aug 3 (IANS) A 10-year-old Jewish girl in Britain has been permitted by a court to convert to Christianity after her mother's claims that she had been "brainwashed" and was too young to change faith were rejected.

11 Odisha districts record deficit rain

July 31, 2012 at 1:23 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 31 (IANS) Eleven of Odisha's 30 districts have recorded deficit rainfall this monsoon, impacting on paddy cultivation that is crucial for the economy of the state, officials said Tuesday.

India successfully tests BrahMos

July 29, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 29 (IANS) India Sunday successfully test-fired the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a defence base in Odisha, an official said. It has a range of 290 km and can carry a conventional warhead of up to 300 kg.

India successfully tests supersonic cruise missile

July 29, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Bhubaneswar, July 29 (IANS) India Sunday successfully tested the supersonic cruise missile 'BrahMos' from a defence base in Odisha, an official said.

Birla tyres undecided on commissioning Odisha unit

July 11, 2012 at 8:16 PM

Kolkata, July 11 (IANS) Birla Tyres said Wednesday it is yet to decide on when to commission its passenger car tyre making unit at Balasore in Odisha.

Americans' confidence in TV news hits all-time low of 20 pc

July 11, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Washington, July 11 (ANI): Confidence in television news has hit an all-time low among Americans, according to a new survey.

Five arrested with brown sugar in Odisha

July 5, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 5 (IANS) Four engineering students and another man have been arrested in Odisha with brown sugar or pure heroin worth over Rs.80,000 in the international market, police said here Thursday.

Lara Bingle fails to show up at court over driving case

July 3, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Melbourne, July 3 (ANI): Lara Bingle was nowhere to be seen in Waverley Court, where she was to appear to face driving charges.

Bride jailed for over $315,000 fraud for marriage

June 20, 2012 at 9:49 PM

London, June 20 (IANS) A woman has been jailed for 20 months for stealing up to 200,000 pounds (over $314,500) from her bosses to help pay for her lavish wedding.

British mom kills kids, spends night with bodies

June 19, 2012 at 6:23 PM

London, June 19 (IANS) A British woman faces at least 38 years in prison on charges of killing her two children while they slept in a hotel room in Spain and spending the night with their lifeless bodies.

Heat wave: Summer vacation extended in Odisha schools

June 16, 2012 at 9:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 16 (IANS) The Odisha government Saturday announced the extension of the summer vacation in schools by a week in view of an unabated heat wave sweeping the state which has so far claimed 37 lives this summer.

'Revolutionary spirit' all but dead ahead of presidential elections in Egypt

June 16, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Washington, June 16 (ANI): As Egyptians prepare to vote in the country's first ever presidential elections post the Mubarak era, the revolutionary spirit seems to be missing amongst its citizens, following a Supreme Constitutional Court that ordered the dissolution of Egypt's parliament.

Sunstroke toll rises to 36 in Odisha

June 12, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 12 (IANS) Odisha Tuesday confirmed four more deaths due to sunstroke taking the toll of heat-related casualties this summer in the state to 36, with temperatures crossing over 42 degrees Celsius at many places.

U.S. prosecutors seek 230-year prison term for convicted financier Sanford

June 7, 2012 at 1:36 PM

Houston (Texas), June 7 (Xinhua-ANI): U.S. federal prosecutors on Wednesday called for a sentence of 230 years in prison for a convicted financier who they termed as a career criminal.

Air Force version of 'Akash' missile successfully test fired

June 6, 2012 at 1:36 PM

Balasore, June 6 (ANI): India today successfully test fired the indigenously developed Air Force version of the surface-to-air 'Akash' missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Balasore district off the Odisha coast.

Indian Air Force twice successfully test fires Akash missile

June 1, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 1 (IANS) The Indian Air Force Friday successfully conducted two tests of country's indigenously developed medium-range surface-to-air Akash missile from a defence base in Odisha, an official said.

India test fires Akash missile twice

May 28, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Bhubaneswar, May 28 (IANS) India Monday successfully conducted two tests of its medium-range surface-to-air missile Akash from a defence base in Odisha, an official said.

Akash missile test-fired second time in three days

May 26, 2012 at 1:54 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 26 (IANS) India Saturday successfully test-fired its medium-range Akash surface-to-air missile for the second time in three days from a defence base in Odisha, an official said.

Court clears Google of violating software firm Oracle's patents charges

May 24, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): A jury in a California court has absolved Internet search giant Google of infringing patents owned by software developer Oracle.

India test-fires medium range Akash missile

May 24, 2012 at 12:17 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 24 (IANS) India Thursday sucessfully test-fired its medium-range Akash surface-to-air missile from a base in Odisha, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) spokesperson Ravi Gupta said.