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

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

Row over door leads to death

April 5, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Bhopal, April 5 (IANS) A man Madhya Pradesh Thursday shot dead a neighbour for opposing the construction of a house whose door opened towards the latter's home, police said Thursday.

Prisoners clash with Mau jail authorities in Uttar Pradesh

March 21, 2012 at 9:26 PM

Mau, Mar 21 (ANI): Irked by the death of an undertrial, the inmates of a prison at Mau in Uttar Pradesh turned violent and clashed with jail authorities on Wednesday.

Prisoners clash with Mau jail authorities in Uttar Pradesh

March 21, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Mau, Mar 21 (ANI): Irked by the death of an undertrial, the inmates of a prison at Mau in Uttar Pradesh turned violent and clashed with jail authorities on Wednesday.

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Afghan airfield attacked shortly before landing of US Defense Secretary

March 15, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Washington, Mar.15 (ANI): An airfield in Afghanistan was reportedly attacked shortly before U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta was due to land.

Afghan airfield attacked shortly before landing of US Defense Secretary

March 15, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Washington, Mar.15 (ANI): An airfield in Afghanistan was reportedly attacked shortly before U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta was due to land.

Prince Harry 'banned from pubs' during Apache pilot training

March 13, 2012 at 9:11 PM

London, March 13 (ANI): Prince Harry has been banned from pubs and social events, and told to concentrate on his helicopter training, or risk being dropped from his dream second tour of Afghanistan.

Taliban says will use 'all power' to kill or capture Prince Harry

February 11, 2012 at 3:33 PM

Kabul, Feb 11(ANI): The Taliban has vowed to use 'all their power' to kill or capture Prince Harry when he returns to Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter pilot.

Taliban says Prince Harry should help rather than kill people in Afghanistan

February 10, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Kabul, Feb 10(ANI): Prince Harry should be using his royal position in Afghanistan to help people rather than kill them, the Taliban have said.

Digvijay Singh backs Khurshid on sub-quota remarks

February 10, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Varanasi, Feb 10 (ANI): Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Friday supported Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid over his promises to create a nine percent sub-quota for backward minorities.

Defiant Rahul Gandhi says will keep visiting villages in UP

February 10, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Sonbhadra/Rae Barely, Feb 10 (ANI): A defiant Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi has said that he would continue to visit villages and the downtrodden despite being mocked by opposition parties during his election campaign in Uttar Pradesh.

Rahul Gandhi slams regional parties for betraying people in poll-bound UP

February 9, 2012 at 9:17 PM

Mirzapur, Feb 9 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit out at the ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Government and other regional parties in the state for betraying the common man.

Prince Harry qualifies as Apache helicopter pilot after finishing top in class

February 9, 2012 at 8:21 PM

London, Feb 9 (ANI): Prince Harry, who spent 10 weeks as an infantry soldier in Helmand in 2008, will return to Afghanistan after qualifying as a front line Apache attack helicopter pilot on Wednesday.

Prince Harry qualifies as Apache helicopter pilot after finishing top in class

February 9, 2012 at 4:55 PM

London, Feb 9 (ANI): Prince Harry, who spent 10 weeks as an infantry soldier in Helmand in 2008, will return to Afghanistan after qualifying as a front line Apache attack helicopter pilot on Wednesday.

Vacation is another name for migration in Bihar

February 3, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Gaya (Bihar), Feb 3 (ANI): Ramji, a student of Class 4 studying in a primary school of a remote village in Vedia, a Dalit Basti in Manpur Block of Gaya District, looks at his classmates forlornly. His fellow students have learnt the multiplication tables and are ready to be promoted to the next class while Ramji, who returned to the village after a long "vacation" of eight months, has to sit out another year in the same class to be ready for his promotion.

Vacation is another name for migration in Bihar

February 3, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Gaya (Bihar), Feb 3 (ANI): Ramji, a student of Class 4 studying in a primary school of a remote village in Vedia, a Dalit Basti in Manpur Block of Gaya District, looks at his classmates forlornly. His fellow students have learnt the multiplication tables and are ready to be promoted to the next class while Ramji, who returned to the village after a long "vacation" of eight months, has to sit out another year in the same class to be ready for his promotion.

Ancient DNA may tell tale of rapid climate change adaptation

February 1, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Washington, Feb 1 (ANI): The 30000-year-old bison bones unearthed in permafrost at a Canadian goldmine could explain how animals adapt to rapid environmental change, researchers say.

Ancient DNA may tell tale of rapid climate change adaptation

February 1, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Washington, Feb 1 (ANI): The 30000-year-old bison bones unearthed in permafrost at a Canadian goldmine could explain how animals adapt to rapid environmental change, researchers say.

Candidate shuns luxury, campaigns on buffalo in poll bound Uttar Pradesh

January 26, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Basti (Uttar Pradesh), Jan.26 (ANI): Stirred by poverty in villages and rising fuel prices, a candidate has decided shun the use of costly vehicles and is seeking votes by riding a buffalo in the Basti Sadar assembly constituency of Uttar Pradesh, which goes to polls next month.

Congress activists honour Sibal

December 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM

The congress activists of Shakoor Basti assembly constituency on Sunday evening honoured Union Telecom and Human Resource Minister Kapil Sibal at Jhang Bhawan.....

Govt. plans to connect 2,50,000 villages to NKN: Sibal

December 18, 2011 at 6:00 PM

The Indian government is planning to connect over 2,50,000 villages under National Knowledge Network (NKN) within next two to three years.....

Sugar mill workers beat up farmers in UP

December 10, 2011 at 2:59 PM

Basti, Dec 10 (ANI): Workers of a sugar mill in Basti allegedly roughed up sugarcane farmers, who had queued up to get their produce weighed prior to selling it to the mill on Saturday.

French father charged for killing son in washing machine

November 29, 2011 at 5:08 PM

London, Nov 29 (ANI): A three year old boy got killed after his father allegedly shut him in a washing machine and switched it on as a 'punishment'.

Cheryl Cole 'felt scared before heading for a morale-boosting trip to Afghanistan'

October 3, 2011 at 1:28 PM

London, Oct 3 (ANI): Cheryl Cole has revealed that ahead of her trip to Afghanistan, she was sure that there would be gunfire and bombs going off, and that by flying into a war zone she was putting her life in danger but "nothing was going to stop me".

Cheryl Cole in Afghanistan to boost morale of soldiers

September 14, 2011 at 4:49 PM

London, Sept 14 (ANI): Cheryl Cole is said to have flown to Afghanistan to boost the morale of those serving on the front line and to film a tribute to the armed forces as part of the Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards.

Local flood victims protest against Pak Foreign Minister for neglecting her constituency

August 30, 2011 at 1:32 PM

Muzaffargarh, August 30(ANI): Local flood victims have protested against Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar for neglecting her constituency during the floods.

Arsenal star Song faces up to two years in jail for bar brawl

July 5, 2011 at 5:04 PM

London, July 5 (ANI): Arsenal football star Alex Song faces up to two years in prison following a late night bar brawl.

Brit Army likely to ground Prince Harry over Afghan posting leak

June 19, 2011 at 4:52 PM

London, June 19(ANI): British Army may ground Prince Harry after details of his next posting to Afghanistan leaked out.

Germany grants ?150,000 for conservation of Chausath Khambha in Nizamuddin

April 13, 2011 at 5:17 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 13 (ANI): To support the conservation and restoration of a 16th century Mughal-era tomb in New Delhi, Germany has signed an agreement with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) today.

British troops in Afghanistan hit out against 'ironed uniforms policy'

April 13, 2011 at 12:20 PM

Kabul, Apr.13 (ANI): British troops fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan have hit out at the 'ironed uniforms policy' saying that they have enough to worry about without being forced to press their combat gear several times a week.

Families of Indians stranded in Libya fear for their safety

March 25, 2011 at 4:49 PM

Basti (Uttar Pradesh), Mar.25 (ANI): As air strikes increase in strife-torn Libya, the families of Indian nationals stranded in the country fear for their safety.

Redknapp reveals Euro team he would like to boss

March 17, 2011 at 12:15 PM

London, Mar. 17 (ANI): Tottenham coach Harry Redknapp has revealed the ideal Euro team he would like to manage and coach.

Causing oneself physical pain reduces feelings of guilt of doing wrong

March 9, 2011 at 10:00 AM

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): A new study set out to find if self-inflicted pain really alleviates the guilt associated with immoral acts.

UK army dog with record of finding most bombs dies of broken in Afghanistan

March 3, 2011 at 6:33 PM

London, Mar.3 (ANI): A British Army dog that held the record for finding the most bombs and weapons in Afghanistan has died of a broken heart shortly after his handler was killed in Afghanistan.

Lesbian army captain in Afghanistan sent home after objection over sexuality

March 2, 2011 at 1:29 PM

London, Mar 2 (ANI): A lesbian army captain was disciplined and sent home early from Afghanistan because her commanding officer objected to her homosexuality.

7.3-magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan

January 19, 2011 at 11:40 AM

Karachi, Jan 18(ANI): A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 hit various parts of Pakistan after midnight, the country's meteorological department has said.

'Dastangoi' promoting harmony in New Delhi

December 12, 2010 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec.12 (ANI): Dastangoi, which means to tell a Dastan or story being recited in the Urdu language, is witnessing the participation of scores of persons belonging to various religious outfits and setting an example of communal harmony and brotherhood.

Genetic mutation that causes most common form of eye cancer identified

November 18, 2010 at 2:21 PM

London, Nov 18 (ANI): An international, multi-center study has found a novel oncogene that is associated with uveal melanoma, the most common form of eye cancer.

For autistic teens, handwriting problems may continue

November 16, 2010 at 5:39 PM

Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): A new study has pointed out that handwriting problems among autistic kids are likely to continue into their teenage years.

Prince William attends Remembrance Service in Afghanistan

November 14, 2010 at 6:49 PM

Kabul, Nov.14 (ANI): Prince William flew to Afghanistan on Sunday to pay tribute to Britain's war dead killed in the trouble-stricken country and in other conflicts. ccording to The Sunday Telegraph, Prince William joined the congregation for a service of remembrance at Camp Bastion in Helmand Province, where he laid a wreath in memory of the fallen.

Kate Moss attends Help For Heroes charity auction

October 8, 2010 at 4:02 PM

London, Oct 08 (ANI): Kate Moss looked stunning as she attended a Help For Heroes charity auction.

Taliban using 'stolen' British Army machine guns against Nato forces in Afghanistan

September 4, 2010 at 5:29 PM

London, Sep 4 (ANI): The Taliban have reportedly stolen dozens of machine guns used by the British Army in Afghanistan and are using them against Nato forces.

Brit soldier hit in face by Taliban bullet spits it out again

July 13, 2010 at 5:58 PM

London, Jul 13 (ANI): British Army sniper Luke Reeson, who was serving on the frontline in war ravaged Afghanistan, was shot in the face by the Taliban, but the hero lance corporal spat the bullet out and then walked two miles with a shattered jaw to get medical treatment.

'God wants' Argentina to be in World Cup final: Maradona

July 3, 2010 at 12:40 PM

Cape Town, July 3(ANI): Ahead of Saturday's crunch Argentina-Germany World Cup quarterfinal, Argentina coach Diego Maradona has said that "God wants" his team to win the game and reach the final.

British MPs support memorial for Tipu's descendant Noor Inayat in UK

June 25, 2010 at 5:31 PM

London, June 26 (ANI): British lawmakers have come together to support setting up of a memorial in London in honour of Tipu Sultan's descendant Noor Inayat Khan, who served as a "Spy" during the Second World War.

Germany's FUFfers give England's WAGs a run for their money

June 25, 2010 at 2:28 PM

London, June 25 (ANI): England's WAGs are facing heavy competition from Germany's own version - the FUFfers.

FIFA World Cup: Germany thrash Australia 4-0

June 14, 2010 at 11:21 AM

Melbourne, Jun 14 (ANI): Germany thrashed Australia 4-0 in their opening FIFA World Cup campaign in Group D late on Sunday at the Durban Stadium.

UK PM Cameron's flight to Helmand abandoned following 'assassination plot'

June 11, 2010 at 12:43 PM

London, June 11 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron was forced to abandon a visit to a British base in Helmand, Afghanistan, on Thursday after military intelligence uncovered a possible plot to assassinate him.

Sarkozy reiterates France's support to India for UNSC's permanent membership

April 14, 2010 at 7:47 AM

Washington, April 13 (ANI): French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday reiterated his country's support for the permanent membership of United National Security Council (UNSC) for India.

India, France hold bilateral talks on sidelines of nuclear security summit

April 14, 2010 at 7:43 AM

Washington, April 13 (ANI): The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday held bilateral talks with the French President Nicolas Sarkozy after the opening plenary session of the Nuclear Security Summit here.

Tribal organizations protest against anti-Naxal operation in Orissa

April 10, 2010 at 11:48 AM

Bhubaneshwar, Apr 10 (ANI): Tribal organizations under the banner of the Akhil Bharatiya Krantikari Adivasi Mahasabha (ABKAM) and the Basti Surkshya Mancha have staged a protest rally in Bhubaneswar, demanding cessation of the on-going anti Naxal operation.

Polluted Ami River poses health hazards for Gorakhpur residents

March 31, 2010 at 1:18 PM

Gorakhpur, Mar 31 (ANI): Residents of Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district are suffering from severe health hazards due to the use of polluted water from the Ami River that flows through the area.

Prince Charles becomes 'only royal in living memory' to visit war-torn Kabul

March 26, 2010 at 3:16 PM

London, Mar. 26 (ANI): After paying his first visit to Afghanistan, Prince Charles has become the most senior member of the royal family to travel to the war-torn country since the conflict began in 2001.

Ancelotti to get 100-mn pounds to rebuild Chelsea, bid for Torres

March 18, 2010 at 1:31 PM

London, Mar 29 (ANI): Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will give coach Carlo Ancelotti 100 million pounds to rebuild the team and that will include a bid for ace striker Fernando Torres.

Mobile library launched in Assam's Majuli Island

March 9, 2010 at 3:36 PM

Majuli Island (Assam), Mar 9 (ANI): In a bid to eradicate backwardness and spread awareness and knowledge, a mobile library service has been launched in Majuli Island in Assam.

Country colour painted WAGS pose in sexy photoshoot

February 21, 2010 at 12:51 PM

London, Feb 21 (ANI): England footballer Peter Crouch's fianc?e Abbey Clancy and few other WAGS have posed for a sexy new photo shoot, with their bodies painted.

Chelsea targetting four young European stars for 70 m pounds

February 17, 2010 at 2:07 PM

London, Feb.17 (ANI): Chelsea has reportedly set its sights on four young European football stars, and is ready to fork out 70-million-pounds to get them into the squad.

US apologizes after errant rocket strike kills 10 civilians in Afghanistan

February 15, 2010 at 2:32 PM

Marja (Afghanistan), Feb 15(ANI): An errant US rocket hit a compound sheltering Afghan civilians in the last Taliban stronghold in Helmand Province on Sunday, killing at least 10 people, including five children.

New way to burn fat identified

February 3, 2010 at 2:48 PM

Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): Scientists in the U.S. say they may have found a new way to trick the body into burning more fat.

Hate preacher compares Brit soldiers in Afghanistan to Nazi war criminals

January 5, 2010 at 3:24 PM

London, Jan 5(ANI): Radical Islamic preacher Anjem Choudary has caused fresh outrage by comparing British troops fighting in Afghanistan to Nazi stormtroopers, saying that they were committing "war crimes and many atrocities, including concentration camps like in Nazi Germany".

Carlo Ancelotti planning25-million-pound swoop for German midfielder Schweinsteiger

December 18, 2009 at 5:11 PM

London, Dec. 18 (ANI): Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is eying a 25-million-pound swoop on German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, and to sign the pricey player he has even given up on France winger Franck Ribery.

Encephalitis death toll mounts to 552 in UP

December 4, 2009 at 5:12 PM

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 4 (ANI): The eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh have been affected by Encephalitis and the death toll has risen to 552 here.

Encephalitis death toll mounts to 552 in UP

December 4, 2009 at 4:32 PM

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 4 (ANI): The eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh have been affected by Encephalitis and the death toll has risen to 552 here.

Proper use of English could help virus dodge security

November 28, 2009 at 12:59 PM

London, November 28 (ANI): Security researchers have pointed out a basic weakness in antivirus tactics, saying hackers could escape computer protection by hiding malware within ordinary English-language sentences.

British troops in Afghanistan get first batch of helicopters

November 16, 2009 at 12:43 PM

London, Nov. 16 (ANI): The first batch of RAF helicopters has arrived in Afghanistan for British troops stationed there.

Flood situation continues to be grim in Uttar Pradesh

October 13, 2009 at 12:57 PM

Basti (UP), Oct 13 (ANI): Flood situation remained grim in Uttar Pradesh, as a couple of major rivers continued to swell inundating the regions through which they flow.

Jo Wood taking tips from Mick Jagger to win 'Strictly Come Dancing'

September 4, 2009 at 3:37 PM

London, Sep 4 (ANI): Jo Wood, who is participating in 'Strictly Come Dancing', is getting performance tips from none other than Mick Jagger for winning the show.

Magnetic monopoles detected in a real material for the first time

September 4, 2009 at 2:41 PM

Washington, September 4 (ANI): In a new research, a team of scientists has for the first time observed magnetic monopoles and how they emerge in a real material.

Australia announces aid to assist Delhi slum children

September 1, 2009 at 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep.1 (ANI): Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Ms. Julia Gillard today visited the ASHA Community Health and Development Society and presented a cheque of INR 300,000 (AUD 7,500).

British Govt's new Afghanistan strategy: Wean Taliban-supporting warlords away

August 30, 2009 at 11:32 AM

London, Aug. 30 (ANI): In a bid to end the war in Afghanistan, the Gordon Brown Government has chalked out a radical new strategy, which aims at approaching and swaying the Taliban supporters away.

Flood victims in Uttar Pradesh district grumble administrative apathy

August 26, 2009 at 6:17 PM

Faizabad (Uttar Pradesh), Aug.26 (ANI): Flood victims in Uttar Pradesh's Faizabad district are complaining that the local administration has not taken note of their pitiable condition.

Major fire at a cotton godown in Jabalpur city

August 8, 2009 at 8:47 PM

Jabalpur, Aug.8 (ANI): A major fire at a cotton godown on Saturday evening gutted property worth millions of rupees in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur city. No casualty was reported in the incident.

Maoists kill 2 policemen in Orissa

July 30, 2009 at 9:25 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 30 (ANI): Suspected Maoists killed two policemen in Keonjhar district of Orissa on Thursday.

India's participation in Bastille Day reflects strategic partnership with France: Manmohan Singh

July 14, 2009 at 5:51 PM

Paris, July 14 (ANI): Visiting Indian Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday said that the participation of an Indian armed forces contingent in the Bastille Day parade on the occasion of France's National Day, reflected the friendship and strategic partnership between the two countries.

Indian armed forces contingent leads Bastille Day Parade in Paris

July 14, 2009 at 3:53 PM

Paris, July 14 (ANI): The Indian armed forces achieved a significant landmark in their history on Tuesday, when they led the massive Bastille Day military parade down Paris's majestic Champs Elysee to the backdrop of concert music, fireworks and garden parties in the presence of French President Nicholas Sarkozy and Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who was the Chief Guest of Honour at the event this year.

Prime Minister arrives in Paris

July 14, 2009 at 10:05 AM

Paris, July 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh arrived in Paris late on Monday night to participate in the National Day celebrations of the Republic of France.

Manmohan Singh will be first Indian leader to be chief guest at French National Day

July 13, 2009 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr.Manmohan Singh, left for the French capital, Paris, today to be the Chief Guest of Honour at France's National Day celebrations on July 14th.

Manmohan Singh to be chief guest at French National Day

July 11, 2009 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will be chief guest at the French National Day Celebrations in Paris on July 14.

Indian Armed Forces contingent leaves for Paris to participate in France's National Day Parade

July 8, 2009 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (ANI): A 270 personnel contingent of the Indian Armed Forces comprising marching columns and a combined military band from the Army, the Navy and the Air Force left here today for Paris to participate in the French National Day.

No Wags allowed in UK football team hotel

December 14, 2008 at 3:26 PM

London, Dec.14 (ANI): The England football team and its management has decided to ban WAGS staying in the team hotel during next summer's tour of South Africa.

Brown in Afghanistan after blasts kill four British soldiers

December 13, 2008 at 6:43 PM

Kabul, Dec 13 (DPA) British Prime Minister Gordon Brown arrived on a surprise visit to Afghanistan Saturday, a day after four British soldiers were killed in suicide and roadside attacks.

NATO convoys paying Taleban protection money fdr safe passage in Afghanistan

December 12, 2008 at 10:29 AM

London/Kabul, Dec.12 (ANI): NATO convoys carrying military supplies for NATO bases in South Afghanistan, are reportedly paying Taleban commanders protection money to ensure safe passage.

Relatives mourn death of Mumbai terrorist victims in Basti, Uttar Pradesh

December 1, 2008 at 10:27 AM

Basti (Uttar Pradesh), Dec.1 (ANI): Families of the victims killed in the Mumbai terror attack are mourning the loss of their loved ones.

Relatives mourn death of their loved ones in Mumbai terror attack

November 30, 2008 at 6:23 PM

Basti (U.P.), Nov 30 (ANI): With 60 hours of terror coming to an end after a tough battle between the National Security Guards (NSG) commandos and the terrorists, bereavement of those 195 innocents killed in the attacks has overwhelmed the country.

Relatives mourn death of their loved ones in Mumbai terror attack

November 30, 2008 at 6:23 PM

Basti (U.P.), Nov 30 (ANI): With 60 hours of terror coming to an end after a tough battle between the National Security Guards (NSG) commandos and the terrorists, bereavement of those 195 innocents killed in the attacks has overwhelmed the country.

Relatives mourn death of their loved ones in Mumbai terror attack

November 30, 2008 at 6:23 PM

Basti (U.P.), Nov 30 (ANI): With 60 hours of terror coming to an end after a tough battle between the National Security Guards (NSG) commandos and the terrorists, bereavement of those 195 innocents killed in the attacks has overwhelmed the country.

Gujarat wanted to question Malegaon blast accused: Modi

November 25, 2008 at 11:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Accusing the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government of being 'soft' on terror, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said his police department was denied permission to interrogate the Malegaon blast accused, including an in-service army officer.

Police register a case in Chhattisgarh CD episode

November 20, 2008 at 3:20 PM

Raipur, Nov 20 (IANS) Police lodged a case Thursday in connection with a CD released by a Congress candidate showing his rival from the Bharatiya Janata Party giving a Rs.20 note to a person in Chhattisgarh's Raipur.

Five killed as shell bursts in Meerut scrap heap, terror angle ruled out

November 8, 2008 at 6:08 PM

Lucknow, Nov 8 (IANS) At least five people were killed and seven injured in a blast in a scrap heap in Meerut, western Uttar Pradesh, Saturday afternoon. The police suspected a live mortar shell that ragpickers had picked up from Meerut Cantonment had burst.

Five killed as shell bursts in Meerut scrap heap

November 8, 2008 at 5:18 PM

Lucknow, Nov 8 (IANS) At least five people were killed and seven injured in a blast in a scrap heap in Meerut, western Uttar Pradesh, Saturday afternoon. The police suspected a live shell that ragpickers had picked up from Meerut Cantonment had burst.

Anand, a champion for all seasons (List of achievements)

October 30, 2008 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) In the eight years since he won the FIDE World Championships in New Delhi and Teheran, Viswanathan Anand has dominated the world of chess, winning in all forms and versions ranging from blitz to classical. Here is a list of his major wins since 2000:

Comfortable wins for top clubs in Champions League

October 22, 2008 at 12:31 PM

Hamburg, Oct 22 (DPA) Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Arsenal all celebrated comfortable wins to move closer to qualification for the knockout stages of the Champions League while Juventus overcame Real Madrid to go top of their group.

In Assam paddy ripens, but people fear to go for harvesting

October 17, 2008 at 1:01 AM

When we reached Bhakatpara M.E. School and L.P. School Relief camps in Darrang district of Assam on October 16, it was ten past half and the sun was bestowing its ample light and heat

Germany edge Russia to stay on World Cup course

October 12, 2008 at 2:33 PM

Dortmund, Germany, Oct 12 (DPA) Germany defeated Russia 2-1 in Dortmund to gain the edge in World Cup football qualifying Group 4 Saturday.

Four killed in Uttar Pradesh road accident

October 11, 2008 at 4:05 PM

Lucknow, Oct 11 (IANS) Four people were killed and 15 critically injured when a tractor-driven trolley in which they were travelling overturned in Uttar Pradesh's Basti district, the police said.

Sonia Gandhi to give away free plots to underprivileged in Haryana

October 6, 2008 at 8:09 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 28 (IANS) United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi will give away free residential plots to Scheduled Caste and Below Poverty Line (BPL) families under the ambitious 'Mahatma Gandhi Grameen Basti Yojana' (rural township scheme) in Haryana's industrial city of Panipat on Oct 2.

Geedar and Machchar colonies are just a few names that define Karachi's history!

October 6, 2008 at 8:01 PM

Karachi, Oct.4 (ANI): Pakistan's commercial capital - Karachi - has become a city with weird and unique names. Each name, however, has a history behind it.

Geedar and Machchar colonies are just a few names that define Karachi's history!

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Karachi, Oct.4 (ANI): Pakistan's commercial capital - Karachi - has become a city with weird and unique names. Each name, however, has a history behind it.

Sonia Gandhi to give away free plots to underprivileged in Haryana

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Chandigarh, Sep 28 (IANS) United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi will give away free residential plots to Scheduled Caste and Below Poverty Line (BPL) families under the ambitious 'Mahatma Gandhi Grameen Basti Yojana' (rural township scheme) in Haryana's industrial city of Panipat on Oct 2.

When jumbos helped rangers bring back rhinos on the run

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Lataguri (Dooars) West Bengal, Sep.25 (ANI): Two tamed elephants proved a major help for the forest rangers of the Gorumara National Park in the foothills of Himalaya recently to steer back a rhinoceros and its calf to the sanctuary after the latter strayed into the villages along the Indo-Bhutan Border in the Dooars region of Jalpaiguri District.

Gas pricing to be determined by Govt: Petroleum Secretary

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sept.25 (ANI): Saying that the gas market now in India is completely a suppliers' market, Union Secretary for Petroleum and Natural Gas, R.S. Pandey today stated that the Government would determine the pricing formula of gas, which he described as the "fuel of the future".

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