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

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

Mohammad Muzammil to be Agra university VC

May 19, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Agra, May 19 (IANS) Rohilkhand University Vice Chancellor (VC) Mohammad Muzammil has been directed by the Uttar Pradesh governor to take additional charge of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University (formerly Agra University) here.

Delhi Police officer shot dead in Chitrakoot

May 17, 2013 at 10:06 PM

New Delhi/Chitrakoot, May 17 (IANS) A Delhi Police assistant sub-inspector was shot dead by an unknown attacker in the outskirts of Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh, police said Friday. The officer had gone to Chitrakoot for a raid to nab a criminal.

Man murdered for leching at woman

May 3, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) A 23-year-old man was stabbed to death by the husband of a woman at whom he had been leching, police said Friday. The accused has been arrested.

Mahavir's teachings still relevant

April 22, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said the world is experiencing multiple challenges and at such the teachings enunciated by Jain saint Lord Mahavira hold great significance.

President inaugurates a seminar on "Solution of Global Challenges through Mahavira Philosophy"

April 22, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a Seminar on "Solution of Global Challenges through Mahavira Philosophy" today, a few days prior to Mahavir Jayanti.

Finally, a tiger spotted in Goa jungle (Goa newsletter)

April 20, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Panaji, April 20 (IANS) After years of constantly rejecting the notion that Goa's forests are home to tigers, forest officials this week finally admitted to seeing the striped beast for the first time. Camera's equipped with motion sensors laid out at strategic locations in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, 70 kms from here, captured a full grown tiger near a spot where it had slain a wild boar.

Prez, PM greets nation on Ram Navami

April 18, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday greeted the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord Ram.

President wishes nation on Ram Navami

April 18, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday extended warm greetings to the nation on the eve of Hindu festival Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord Ram.

President Mukherjee extends Ram Navami greetings

April 18, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday extended his greetings to all citizens on the occasion of Ram Navami.

'Shootout at Wadala's' trailer launched with live shootouts in public places

January 20, 2013 at 2:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Ekta Kapoor has launched the live trailer of her upcoming movie 'Shootout at Wadala' across five cities with stage shoot outs in public places.

What makes Rajinikanth a superstar at 62?

December 11, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Chennai, Dec 11 (IANS) From a bus conductor to one of the most admired and worshipped actor in the world, the story of Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, later rechristened Rajinikanth, could very well make a good script for a blockbuster movie. As Rajinikanth turns 62 Wednesday, members of the film fraternity look back at what still makes him a superstar.

Lot of graphics in 'Yamudiki Mogudua': Telugu director

December 4, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Chennai, Dec 4 (IANS) Forthcoming Telugu socio-fantasy "Yamudiki Mogudu", which is titled after the yesteryears' superhit Telugu film of the same name, will feature a lot of computer generated imagery (CGI) scenes, says director E. Sattibabu.

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.

Prayers for 26/11 attack victims from Bollywood

November 26, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Mumbai, Nov 26 (IANS) On the fourth anniversary of 26/11 Monday, Bollywood celebrities spared a moment to remember the victims of the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008, and prayed for their souls to rest in peace.

One dead in Delhi high?rise fire, police file case (Third Lead)

November 19, 2012 at 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) A security guard was killed in a fire which broke out in the 15?storey Himalaya House building, which houses corporate offices, on Kasturba Gandhi Marg in central Delhi Monday. Police have filed a case of negligence causing death.

Maruti workers to observe 'Black Diwali'

November 8, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Gurgaon, Nov 8 (IANS) Ending their two-day hunger strike, workers sacked from Maruti's Manesar plant and their family members along with other trade union leaders Thursday announced that they will not celebrate Diwali and would lay siege to Haryana industry minister's house.

We need more women-centric films: Sridhar Pokuru

October 29, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Chennai, Oct 29 (IANS) Telugu director Sridhar Pokuru, whose debut movie "Agnatham" is set to release Nov 16, says the male-dominated film industry needs more women-centric projects.

School bus driver arrested for running over student

September 26, 2012 at 3:39 PM

Gurgaon, Sep 26 (IANS) A school bus driver was arrested here Wednesday after he ran over a student killing him, a police official said.

'Rebel' shooting complete, audio to be released Sep 14

September 5, 2012 at 8:49 PM

Chennai, Sep 5 (IANS) Director Raghava Lawrence Wednesday wrapped up the shooting of his action film "Rebel" and is set to release its audio Sep 14.

March of the Aryans: A window back into debris of time (Book Review) (With Image)

August 24, 2012 at 10:24 AM

Book: "The March Of The Aryans; Author: Bhagwan S. Gidwani; Publisher: Penguin India; Pages: 680 pages; Price: Rs.599

Indian boxers need to punch with more meat

August 18, 2012 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Four years ago, when Vijender Singh won India's first Olympic boxing medal, the sport received a shot in the fist. No less than eight boxers, including a woman, qualified for the London Games and naturally the expectations soared.

Olympic boxing: India's Manoj Kumar knocked out

August 5, 2012 at 8:01 AM

London, Aug 5 (IANS) Indian boxer Manoj Kumar was knocked out of the 2012 London Olympics after he lost his 64kg pre-quarterfinal bout to Great Britain's Tom Stalker at the Excel Arena here Saturday.

Olympics: Saina, Vijender within sniffing distance of a medal (Overall Roundup)

August 3, 2012 at 9:55 AM

London, Aug 3 (IANS) Saina Nehwal achieved a first by marching into Olympic badminton semifinals, while star boxer Vijender Singh is only a bout away from repeating his medal performance of the Beijing Games following a narrow win in the pre-quarterfinals here Thursday.

Olympics: Saina first Indian shuttler in semis, Paes-Sania advance (India Intro Roundup)

August 2, 2012 at 11:47 PM

London, Aug 2 (IANS) Champion shuttler Saina Nehwal rewrote history by becoming the first Indian to cruise into the Olympics badminton semi-final while the crack mixed doubles tennis combination of Leander Paes and Sania Mirza stormed into the quarter finals at the London Games here Thursday.

Olympics: Superb Saina first Indian shuttler in Olympics semis (India Roundup)

August 2, 2012 at 10:03 PM

London, Aug 2 (IANS) Champion shuttler Saina Nehwal rewrote history by becoming the first Indian to cruise into the Olympics badminton semifinal and bring the country's tottering campaign back the on the rails after medal hopes shooter Ronjan Sodhi and boxer Jai Bhagwan bit the dust at the London Games here Thursday.

Olympics: Sodhi, Bhagwan disappoint for India (Evening Lead)

August 2, 2012 at 8:19 PM

London, Aug 2 (IANS) India's tryst with Olympics Thursday was a double heartbreak as highly rated double trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi failed to make the final while boxer Jai Bhagwan fell by the wayside in the pre-quarter finals at the London Games here.

Olympic boxing: Indian pugilist Jai Bhagwan boxed out

August 2, 2012 at 7:47 PM

London, Aug 2 (IANS) India's Jai Bhagwan was outboxed by Kazakh fighter Gani Zhailauov at the London Olympics and lost by a big margin in the pre-quarterfinals of the men's 60 kg category here Thursday.

Olympics: Indian boxer Sangwan loses a bout he had 'won'

July 30, 2012 at 8:27 PM

London, July 30 (IANS) Indian boxer Sumit Sangwan went down 14-15 under controversial circumstances to Brazilian Yamaguchi Falcao Florentino in the round of 32 of 81kg category at the London Olympics here Monday.

Olympics: Saina, Jai Bhagwan stay on course as archers, shooters bow out (Overall Roundup)

July 30, 2012 at 8:50 AM

London, July 30 (IANS) Badminton star Saina Nehwal made a confident start, while boxer Jai Bhagwan followed his senior teammate Vijender Singh in the round of 16 to give India some cheer on a rain-affected day at the London Olympics here Sunday.

Olympics: Saina, Jai Bhagwan, Vijender add shine to India's campaign (Roundup)

July 29, 2012 at 11:54 PM

London, July 29 (IANS) India's star shuttler Saina Nehwal eased out her opening match rival and boxer Jai Bhagwan joined his more illustrious team mate Vijender Singh in the round of 16 to raise India's hopes on a rain-truncated day at the London Olympic Games here Sunday.

Jai Bhagwan packs a punch, romps into pre quarterfinals

July 29, 2012 at 9:22 PM

London, July 29 (ANI): Lightweight boxer (60kg category) Jai Bhagwan punched his way to the pre-quarterfinals stage, beating Andrique Allisop of Seychelles at the Excel arena, here on Sunday.

Olympics: Indian boxers Vijender, Jai Bhagwan shine

July 29, 2012 at 9:06 PM

London, July 29 (IANS) Boxers Vijender Singh and his childhood friend Jai Bhagwan set the record straight for India, after the disappointment of Shiva Thapa, as they made their way to the round of 16 with convincing victories at the London Olympics here Sunday.

Olympics boxing: Jai Bhagwan marches into round of 16

July 29, 2012 at 8:02 PM

London, July 29 (IANS) Inspired by chants of "India, India" resonating in the ExCeL London Exhibition Centre, boxer Jai Bhagwan outclassed his Seychelles' opponent Andrique Allisop 18-8 in the lightweight (60 kg) category to move into the round of 16 here Sunday.

Olympics: Saina, Vijender, Jai Bhagwan keep India's hopes alive (Evening Lead)

July 29, 2012 at 8:02 PM

London, July 29 (IANS) India's champion shuttler Saina Nehwal had an easy outing and Jai Bhagwan joined his more illustrious team mate Vijender Singh in the round of 16 but the archers, paddlers and shooters fell by the wayside at the 2012 London Games here Sunday.

Olympics boxing: Jai Bhagwan wins opening bout

July 29, 2012 at 7:30 PM

London, July 29 (IANS) Indian boxer Jai Bhagwan moved into the round of 16 with a convincing 18-8 victory over Andrique Allisop of Seychelles in the Olympics here Sunday.

Olympics: Schedule of events involving Indian athletes Sunday

July 29, 2012 at 7:14 AM

London, July 29 (IANS) Following is the schedule of events involving Indian athletes on day three of the London Olympic Games here Sunday.

Schedule of events involving Indian athletes at the London Olympics Sunday

July 29, 2012 at 1:38 AM

London, July 29 (IANS) Following is the schedule of events involving Indian athletes on day three of the London Olympic Games here Sunday.

Olympics: Indian boxer Jai Bhagwan starts campaign against Allisop

July 28, 2012 at 6:02 PM

London, July 28 (IANS) Indian boxer Jai Bhagwan will begin his Olympic journey when he faces Andrique Allisop of Seychelles in the first round of the lightweight category (60 kg) at the Excel Arena here Sunday.

A blend of history, reality on bookshelf (IANS Books This Week)

July 28, 2012 at 10:58 AM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Go through the IANS book cart this week with a mix of history, contemporary drama and reality checks...

Tricky draw for Indian boxers, Vikas gets a bye

July 27, 2012 at 11:22 PM

London, July 27 (IANS) India's star boxer Vijender Singh, a bronze medallist in the Beijing Games, will start his 2012 Olympic campaign against Kazakhstan's Danabek Suzhanov in the first round of the men's 75kg at the Excel Arena here Saturday.

Indian boxers look to make a mark at the grandest stage (Preview)

July 27, 2012 at 5:38 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The stage looks set for the Indian boxers to create history at the London Olympics. With eight boxers qualifying for the mega event, India is fielding its largest boxing contingent at the Games.

Nothing to lose at the Olympics: Jai Bhagwan

July 26, 2012 at 5:14 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) A late bloomer in the world of boxing, Jai Bhagwan took rapid strides to get to the pinnacle of sport in the country. In his first appearance at the Olympics, the 27-year-old feels he has nothing to lose and will be under no pressure.

Indian boxers excelling but lot more required: Chief coach Sandhu

July 20, 2012 at 5:06 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) A record eight boxers qualifying for the London Olympics is a clear indicator of the phenomenal growth of the sport in India, with the pugilists taking the country to new heights, but a lot more needs to be done, particularly at the grassroots level, to become a world power, chief coach Gurbaksh Singh Sandhu says.

Youth arrested for cheating ex-labour ministry employee

July 19, 2012 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) A 27-year-old youth was arrested here for cheating a retired labour ministry employee of Rs.92,000 on the pretext of providing him a bank loan, police said Thursday.

Boxers reaching London early to get acclimatised and train

July 12, 2012 at 6:56 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Indian boxing contingent for the Olympics is leaving for London in the early hours Friday to get acclimatised and train for the big event, starting July 27.

India's Olympic qualifiers confident ahead of London Games

July 5, 2012 at 9:13 PM

Pune, July 5 (ANI): Indian Olympic qualifiers have expressed optimism about bringing glory to the nation at the London Olympics, to be held later this month.

Delhi court evicts tenant from ex-official's flat

July 1, 2012 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) A Delhi court has ordered the eviction of a tenant from a retired government official's flat, observing that the occupant tried to delay the trial by transferring online Rs.50 lakh to the house owner's bank account.

Happy that independent music has resurfaced: Raghu Dixit

June 20, 2012 at 7:41 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Raghu Dixit, lead vocalist of popular band The Raghu Dixit Project, is delighted to see re-emergence of independent music.

Youth found hanging in Gurgaon mall

June 19, 2012 at 8:39 PM

Gurgaon, June 19 (IANS) A 25-year-old youth was found hanging Tuesday in a city mall on the Mehauli-Gurgaon road, police said.

Global exposure has made Gulshan Grover more confident

June 15, 2012 at 5:35 PM

Mumbai, June 15 (IANS) Actor Gulshan Grover, who has featured in over 400 films so far, says that exposure to international cinema has helped him hone his skills.

Six kids missing from Rohtak shelter home traced

May 16, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 16 (IANS) Haryana Police here have located the six children who went 'missing' from a controversial shelter home in this town, 70 km from New Delhi, police officials said here Wednesday.

NGO worker, son-in-law arrested for assaulting protection home inmates

May 10, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 10 (IANS) Police Thursday arrested an award-winning NGO worker and her son-in-law following allegations of physical and sexual assault on inmates of a protection home for girls and c hildren in this Haryana town.

Nearly 120 rescued after raid on Haryana protection home

May 10, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 10 (IANS) Nearly 120 people, including women, girls and children, were rescued from a protection home in Haryana's Rohtak town following a raid conducted by a team of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).

Three postal employees, accomplice caught stealing parcels

April 23, 2012 at 12:04 AM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Four men, including three postal department employees, were arrested for stealing parcels from a post office van in the capital's cantonment area, police said Sunday.

Shiva, Sangwan secure London Olympics berth (Roundup)

April 11, 2012 at 10:43 PM

Astana (Kazakhstan), April 11 (IANS) Teenage boxer Shiva Thapa and Sumit Sangwan qualified for the 2012 Olympics by entering the finals of the 56 kg and 81 kg category at the Asian Olympic qualifying event here Wednesday, taking to seven the overall Olympic spots tally from the sport.

Shiva Thapa youngest Indian boxer to qualify for Olympics

April 11, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Astana (Kazakhstan), April 11 (IANS) Teenage boxer Shiva Thapa qualified for the 2012 Olympics by entering the final of the 56 kg category at the Asian Olympic qualifying event here Wednesday, becoming the youngest Indian to do so.

Shiva youngest Indian boxer to qualify for Olympics

April 11, 2012 at 5:55 PM

Astana (Kazakhstan), April 11 (IANS) Teenage boxer Shiva Thapa qualified for the 2012 Olympics by entering the final of the 56 kg category at the Asian Olympic qualifying event here Wednesday, becoming the youngest Indian to do so. Vijender Singh, who has also qualified for the London event, lost his semifinal bout in the 76 kg.

Boxer Vijender qualifies for London Olympics

April 8, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Astana (Kazakhstan), April 8 (IANS) Indian boxer Vijender Singh qualified for the 2012 London Olympics by advancing to the semi-finals of 75 kgs weight category at the Asian Olympic qualifying event here Sunday.

Maharashtra celebrates Mahavir Jayanti

April 5, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Thousands of devotees across Maharashtra Thursday celebrated Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mahavir, the last Tirthankar.

President, PM greet nation on Mahavir Jayanti

April 4, 2012 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) President Prathiba Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have greeted the nation on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, which will be celebrated Thursday.

Indians boxers asked to switch to aggressive mode

April 2, 2012 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) India's boxing coach Gurbax Singh Sandhu has asked his wards to be aggressive in the Asian Olympic qualifiers to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from Wednesday.

Zoo authorities in Jharkhand prohibit visitors from going near enclosures

December 17, 2011 at 7:05 PM

Ranchi, Dec 17 (ANI): Authorities in Ranchi zoo prohibited the visitors from going near the enclosures after bird flu alert was sounded in the state.

Jubilant family members of boxer Jai Bhagwan celebrate his Olympic qualification

October 6, 2011 at 11:48 AM

Karnal, Oct 6 (ANI): Jubilant family members of Jai Bhagwan, who secured an Olympic berth in the 2012 London Games, celebrated his achievement at their Karnal home.

American devotee says he will reveal Sathya Sai Baba secret in six weeks

June 22, 2011 at 9:44 PM

Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh), June 22 (ANI): An American devotee of the late Sathya Sai Baba has said that he will reveal a closely kept secret of the Godman in six weeks.

Feminists livid over Samoa PM's 'one female in cabinet more than enough' remarks

March 22, 2011 at 4:09 PM

Apia, Mar 22 (ANI): Samoa's newly re-elected Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has outraged feminist groups in the country by claiming that the appointment of one female MP in his cabinet is "more than enough".

Amity becomes first in India to host "Digitization of Cable TV Distribution System" seminar

December 15, 2010 at 2:04 PM

Noida, Dec 15 (ANI): For the first time in India, Amity Institute of Advance Telecom Training and Research (AIATTR), Amity University organized an awareness seminar on "Digitization of Cable TV Distribution System" here on Tuesday.

Bhagwan Birsa Zoo in Jharkhand launches animal adoption programme

November 20, 2010 at 5:21 PM

Ormanjhi (Jharkhand), Nov.20 (ANI): The Bhagwan Birsa Zoo in Jharkhand's Ormanjhi town launched 'Adopt an Animal' programme to involve participation of animal-lovers in the upkeep of the zoo inmates.

About 50 percent voters turn out witnessed in 5th phase of Bihar polls

November 9, 2010 at 7:56 PM

Patna, Nov.9 (ANI): An estimated 50 percent voting was witnessed in the fifth and final phase of Bihar State Assembly elections here on Tuesday.

Boxer Vijender Kr. misses Gold in 75 kg competition

October 11, 2010 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct.11 (ANI): India's poster boy Vijender Kumar lost to England's Ogogo in a semi-final match in the 75 kilogram category of boxing competition here at the XIX Commonwealth Games.

CWG: India adds four Bronze medals; as pugilists disappoint

October 11, 2010 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct.11 (ANI): India could add just four Bronze medals here till Monday evening, as shooters duo Tejaswani and Meena Kumari and three pugilists contributed apiece to the total medal tally of 73 as recorded here on yesterday.

CWG: India retains second position with five more Gold medals on Day-7

October 10, 2010 at 10:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct.9 (ANI): With 29 Gold, 22 Silver, and 22 Bronze medals till late Sunday evening, India held on to its second position on the seventh day of the ongoing XIX Commonwealth Games here.

CWG: 43 gold medals at stake, all eyes upon Indian shooters

October 8, 2010 at 11:02 AM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (ANI): The action will hot up on fifth day of the XIXth Commonwealth Games as a total of 43 gold medals will be up for grabs in various disciplines.

CWG: Bindra, Narang to lock horns in 10 m air rifles, 28 gold medals at stake

October 6, 2010 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): India will look to strengthen its position in the medals tally on the second day of the Commonwealth Games as 28 gold medals are up for grabs today with the most interesting battle between Olympian gold winner Abhinav Bindra and World Champion Gagan Narang, who will be gunning for gold in the 10 m air rifles (Singles).

CWG: Tejaswani, Lajjakumari win silver medal in 50m rifle

October 5, 2010 at 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): Shooters Tejaswini Sawant and Lajjakumari won silver medals in the 50m rifle event at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday.

Shooters make India proud at CWG; win two gold and a silver

October 5, 2010 at 1:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): Shooters Anisa Sayeed and Rahi Sarnobat gave India its second gold as they won in the 25m pistol pair event at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday.

India gets first gold in CWG: Bindra, Narang win in air rifle event

October 5, 2010 at 11:15 AM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): Olympian gold winner Abhinav Bindra and World Champion Gagan Narang won their first gold medals for India in the Pairs 10 m Air Rifle Mens event at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday.

Iraqi nationals learn to make 'Jaipur Foot'

September 23, 2010 at 6:41 PM

Jaipur, Sep. 23 (ANI): A group of four Iraqi nationals learnt the art of making the 'Jaipur Foot', a rubber-based prosthetic leg, at a training camp organized here, in order to treat war victims back home.

Cops in China break up sex cult run by Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh's disciple

August 23, 2010 at 1:12 PM

Melbourne, Aug 23 (ANI): Chinese police have revealed that they successfully broke up a sex cult in the southeastern city of Xiamen that was being run by a disciple of late Indian mystic Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh.

Hyderabad mango show has hundreds of verities on display

June 2, 2010 at 1:56 PM

Hyderabad, June 3 (ANI): Mango-lovers and exporters of the fruit thronged the mega mango show, showcasing scores of varieties of the fruit, in Hyderabad.

President, Vice President, Prime Minister greet nation on Mahavir Jayanti eve

March 27, 2010 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday greeted the people of the country on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir.

Indian Boxers proves their supremacy; won 6 gold medals in CBC

March 18, 2010 at 12:01 PM

Adding a golden chapter in the Indian Boxing history, the six Indian boxers including India?s no.1 and Bejing Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh Wednesday punched six out of 10 gold medals in the Commonwealth Boxing Championship at Taalkatora...

Indian boxers win six gold medals at Commonwealth championship

March 17, 2010 at 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Indian boxers won six gold medals on Wednesday at the Commonwealth Boxing Championship, scripting their names in history.

Indian self-help group to provide artificial limbs to war victims in Iraq

March 15, 2010 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (ANI): The famed artificial Jaipur Foot, which has enabled thousands of disabled people restart their lives in the country, is now all set to offer a healing touch to the victims of strife-torn Iraq.

Jaipur NGO to provide artificial limbs to Iraq war victims

March 15, 2010 at 4:26 PM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): A Jaipur non-governmental organization (NGO) has decided to supply the famous 'Jaipur Foot' to around ten thousand Iraqis, who have lost their legs in landmine blasts.

A semi-clad demo for reservations in Delhi

December 15, 2009 at 12:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): A demo-rally demanding reservations in the private sector, for the people belonging to scheduled caste and scheduled tribe, was staged here on Monday. A hallmark of this demonstration was that the participants had stripped upto to their waist to highlight their demands.

Pak Rangers claim arresting another RAW agent

October 31, 2009 at 10:53 AM

Lahore, Oct.31 (ANI): Pakistan Rangers have claimed arresting yet another alleged Indian spy, the third such arrest in the past one week, from the border area of Kasur.he alleged Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) agent, named Kashwa Bhaghwan, was apprehended during a routine patrol along the border region, a Rangers spokesman said.

Demonstration against Jaswant's book on Jinnah

August 19, 2009 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): Activists of the Rashtrawadi Sena Party on Wednesday staged demonstration against former senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jaswant Singh showering encomium on founder of Pakistan, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, in his book.

Panj Peer in Abohar serves as an example of communal harmony

August 14, 2009 at 12:06 PM

Abohar, Aug 14 (ANI): Punjab is dotted with shrines of gurus and sufi saints. One such shrine the 'Panj Peer' in Abohar serves as an example of communal harmony and equality of all religions.

BSP legislator booked for manhandling party worker

May 31, 2009 at 6:08 PM

Lucknow, May 31 (IANS) A Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) legislator has been booked for allegedly beating one of his own party workers in Uttar Pradesh, police said Sunday.

Suronjay wins gold in European Grand Prix boxing

May 18, 2009 at 9:28 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Suranjoy Singh sizzled with a gold on the concluding day of the European Grand Prix boxing as India finished their campaign with four medals in Usti Nad Labem, Czech Republic.

Richest Lok Sabha candidate charged for violating poll code

May 2, 2009 at 12:24 PM

Lucknow, May 2 (IANS) The Congress party's Pilibhit candidate V.M. Singh, who is contesting against his nephew and Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Varun Gandhi, has been charged for violating the model code of conduct, an official said Saturday.

Man found stabbed to death at Metro station

April 28, 2009 at 1:01 AM

Two days after missing from home, a 58-year-old man found dead near the Dwarka Sector-9 Delhi Metro station today (April 28). Police confirmed that he was stabbed to death.

Man found killed in Delhi Metro parking

April 28, 2009 at 2:21 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) A 58-year-old real estate agent, who was missing for the past two days, was found murdered in the parking area of a Delhi Metro station here Tuesday, police said.

George Fernandes in a do-or-die electoral battle

April 22, 2009 at 3:09 PM

Patna, April 22 (IANS) It's been touted as the last electoral battle of George Fernandes. And his supporters in Muzaffarpur constituency in Bihar are working hard to ensure the defeat of the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) candidate after the party denied a ticket to him.

Three caught with 1 kg cocaine in Punjab

April 11, 2009 at 11:01 PM

Amritsar, April 11 (IANS) Three people, including two claiming to be army personnel, were arrested in Punjab Saturday after they were found to be carrying 1 kg of cocaine, police said.

'Mahavir Jayanti' being celebrated today

April 7, 2009 at 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Apr. 7 (ANI): 'Mahavir Jayanti', the birthday of Lord Mahavir, is being celebrated today with religious zeal and gaiety across the country.

President, PM greet nation on Mahavir Jayanti

April 6, 2009 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday greeted the nation on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti being celebrated Tuesday.

PM, VP greet nation on Mahavir Jayanti

April 6, 2009 at 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Apr 6 (ANI): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh have greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, which will be celebrated tomorrow.

7 members of family attempt suicide

March 18, 2009 at 10:09 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Faced with dire financial difficulties, seven members of a family allegedly attempted suicide Wednesday by consuming some poisonous substance in northwest Delhi, the police said.

Bihar minister booked for violating poll code

March 10, 2009 at 8:00 AM

Patna, March 9 (IANS) Bihar Social Welfare Minister and Janata Dal-United leader Jeetan Ram Manjhi was Monday evening booked for violating the model code of conduct. He was found using his official car in Nalanda district.