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

Dec 16 gangrape accused's assault allegations fabricated, court told

May 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Tihar Jail authorities, in a report to the fast-track court trying the Dec 16 Delhi gang rape case, Friday said the contention of accused Akshay Thakur that he has been beaten and suffered injury on the chest is a highly "fabricated" one.

Gang-rape accused misbehaved with inmates, court told

May 9, 2013 at 11:42 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Tihar Jail authorities Thursday filed a complaint in a Delhi court trying the Dec 16, 2012 gang-rape alleging that accused Akshay Thakur was misbehaving with and harassing fellow inmates. The accused denied the charge.

Five held for attacking INLD leader

April 11, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Gurgaon, April 11 (IANS) Five people were arrested here for attacking Indian National Lok Dal district president two days ago, police said Thursday.

KKR preparing to unleash spin mystery duo

March 30, 2013 at 10:10 PM

Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) Alongside the bowling hero of last edition Sunil Narine, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are all set to unleash another mystery bowler in the form of Sri Lankan offie Sachithra Senanayake.

Wasim Akram steps down as KKR bowling coach

February 25, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Kolkata, Feb 25 (IANS) Pakistan bowling great Wasim Akram stepped down as the bowling coach and mentor of IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) citing personal reasons, a team release said Monday.

Army officer held with contraband

February 24, 2013 at 6:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) An army spokesperson was Sunday arrested in Manipur for allegedly carrying contraband (banned drugs) worth crores of rupees, said official sources.

Pakistani soldier's body returned with military respects

February 15, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 15 (ANI): The Indian Army returned the dead body of Pakistani soldier, who was killed in a firefight after he had crossed the Line of Control in the Nowshera sub-sector, with 'military respects' on Friday evening.

India to return body of Pakistan soldier killed in cross-LoC attack

February 15, 2013 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 15 (ANI): Confirming fresh incidents of ceasefire violations in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri Sector, the Indian Army on Friday said that a Pakistani soldier, who had crossed the Line of Control in the Nowshera sub-sector, has been killed in a firefight, and added that his dead body would be returned later in the day.

Retired police officer shot dead in Haryana

January 30, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), Jan 30 (IANS) A recently-retired police officer was gunned down in Haryana Wednesday by three unidentified car-borne assailants, an official said.

India, Pakistan armies agree to maintain peace along LoC

January 16, 2013 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 16 (ANI): The armies of India and Pakistan on Wednesday agreed to strictly observe ceasefire agreement and not to allow escalation of tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

Indian Army rejects incorrect facts in 'Runway Grandmother' article by The Hindu

January 10, 2013 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan.10 (ANI): The Indian Army on Thursday said that a news article titled "Runway Grandmother Sparked Savage Skirmish on LoC" by Praveen Swami, published in The Hindu was factually incorrect.

Tresspass alleged at former chief's house, army plays it down

January 5, 2013 at 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) An army officer illegally entered the sprawling bungalow of

General V.K. Singh blames top Army official for trying to 'bug' his phone

January 5, 2013 at 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 5 (ANI): Former Army Chief General (Retd.) V.K. Singh on Saturday alleged that top hierarchy of the Indian Army was involved in the reported bugging incident that took place at his residence in Delhi Cantonment area.

Defence ministry staffer among five held for molesting woman

January 2, 2013 at 7:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Five men, including a defence ministry staffer and a constable of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, were arrested last Sunday for allegedly molesting a woman and trying to abduct her, police said Wednesday.

Gurgaon residents walk for Delhi rape victim

December 23, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 23 (IANS) Residents of Sector 15 Gurgaon Sunday organised a protest-walk to the office of the deputy commissioner, in solidarity with the gang-rape victim in Delhi. They demanded death penalty for the accused, and raised issues of policing in Gurgaon.

Class 11 Delhi boy commits suicide

December 18, 2012 at 10:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) A 17-year-old Class 11 boy, whose father is a head constable, committed suicide by jumping off the fourth floor of his school building here Tuesday, police said.

Haryana's Manesar to emerge as major industrial hub: Assocham

December 14, 2012 at 7:40 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 14 (IANS) Manesar will emerge as a major industrial hub for investors in northern India and is likely to attract over Rs.100,000-crore investment and generate about 150,00,00 skilled and unskilled jobs by 2020, industry body Assocham said Friday.

Ranji Trophy: Delhi beat Odisha outright, get full points

November 12, 2012 at 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Delhi bounced back after their terrible loss to Uttar Pradesh last week to score an emphatic 10-wicket win over Odisha in their Ranji Trophy Group B match at the Feroz Shah Kotla here Monday.

Manhas' innings a lesson for youngsters: Dahiya

November 10, 2012 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Delhi's chief cricket coach Vijay Dahiya was pleased with his side's dominant performance over Odisha in the Ranji Trophy match and lauded veteran Mithun Manhas for his unbeaten 161 at the Ferozeshah Kotla Saturday.

Ranji Trophy: Delhi look to regain pride against Odisha

November 8, 2012 at 6:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Delhi will look to regain their lost pride as they take on Odisha in the second round of the Ranji Trophy Group B cricket tie which starts here Friday at the Feroz Shah Kotla.

Delhi coach Dahiya not concerned about loss of Test stars

November 5, 2012 at 7:11 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 5 (IANS) With the Test stars all set to leave the squad for the first two Test matches against England, Delhi coach Vijay Dahiya said Monday he has enough back-up for the long Ranji Trophy season.

Sehwag's stitches not a worry: Dahiya

November 4, 2012 at 9:19 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 4 (IANS) Delhi coach Vijay Dahiya Sunday said skipper Virender Sehwag has got stitches on his index finger due to an injury but added that it is not a serious cause of concern for the star cricket batsman.

No need to worry about Gambhir and Sehwag's form: Vijay Dahiya

November 2, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 2 (IANS) Delhi coach Vijay Dahiya Friday said he was not worried about the form of his star openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir as the duo failed to make an impact against Uttar Pradesh on the first day of the Ranji Trophy tie at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here.

Policeman held for taking bribe

October 31, 2012 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The CBI, acting on a complaint, Wednesday arrested a Delhi Police sub-inspector for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs.three lakh.

Rape by tutor gives profession bad name: Court

October 27, 2012 at 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Awarding a 10-year sentence to a teacher for raping his minor student, a Delhi court has said that the act "brought a bad name to the institution of learning" and slammed the society for virtual insensitivity towards women.

Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh in quarter-finals

October 19, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Bhopal, Oct 19 (IANS) Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab completed the quarter-final line-up with emphatic victories in the concluding league matches of Hockey India Senior Women's National Championship here Friday.

Vishu, Fatehdeep in quarters of junior national tennis

October 17, 2012 at 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Second seed Vishu B. Prasad and fourth seed Fatehdeep Singh sailed into the quarter-finals of the boys Under-16 with straight set wins at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship here Wednesday.

Telefunken Club win Delhi under-16 cricket tournament

October 14, 2012 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Telefunken Club won the second Amit Gupta Memorial Under-16 Cricket Tournament defeating L.B. Shastri Club by 30 runs at the Jamia Millia Islamia Sports Stadium here Sunday.

Khaps meeting does not endorse lowering marriage age

October 13, 2012 at 7:44 PM

Sonipat (Haryana), Oct 13 (IANS) Having hyped the demand made by some of their leaders for lowering of marriageable age for girls to curb rapes in Haryana, a meeting of various khaps of the Jat community held here Saturday did not endorse the demand.

National Tennis: Prarthana stretches Prerna

October 9, 2012 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Second seed Prerna Bhambri was made to work by Prarthana Thambore before the former national champion emerged victorious in the women's singles first round at the Fenesta National Tennis Championship here Tuesday.

Gurgaon cop booked for murder in lockup

September 26, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Gurgaon, Sep 26 (IANS) The chief of the police station in Bhondsi village of Gurgaon was Wednesday booked for murdering a retired police official in the lockup, a police official said.

MTV launches its own fragrances

September 26, 2012 at 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Music channel MTV India, which has a variety of merchandise and consumer products for its viewers, has now launched a range of six distinct fragrances.

Doctors booked for negligence in Gurgaon

September 25, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Gurgaon, Sep 25 (IANS) Two doctors, including a managing director of a private hospital here, were Tuesday booked for the death of a patient due to their negligence, a police official said.

Boxers arrested for robbing, blackmailing property dealer

September 16, 2012 at 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Five people, including two state-level boxers and an under-16 state-level wrestler, who robbed a man of Rs.17.50 lakh and later clicked his objectionable photographs to extort more money from him in future, were nabbed in the capital, said police Sunday.

Rapist leaves scar on woman's chastity: Court

September 2, 2012 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Sept 2 (IANS) Ruling that a rapist leaves a scar on a woman's chastity, a court here has awarded seven years' rigorous imprisonment to a 'tantrik' for raping his 16-year-old niece.

Aryan to face Bhaskar in sub-junior tennis final

August 17, 2012 at 6:12 PM

Chennai, Aug 17 (IANS) Maharashtra's Aryan Goveas, the highest seed left in the boys singles draw, defeated Vikram Dahiya of Haryana 6-2, 7-6 (5) to enter the final of the Adidas-TTT National sub-junior Tennis Championship, here Friday.

Tennis: Bhaskar, Goveas score upset wins in sub-junior meet

August 16, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Chennai, Aug 16 (IANS) PV Gnana Bhaskar from Andhra Pradesh, seeded nine, caused the biggest upset of the Adidas-TTT National sub-junior tennis championship when he ousted top seed BR Nikshep of Karnataka 6-4, 4-6, 6-1 to enter the boys singles semi-finals here Thursday.

Talks on suspended workers fail at Honda scooters

August 7, 2012 at 10:49 PM

Gurgaon, Aug 7 (IANS) Talks between the workers' union and the company management on the issue of two suspended workers at the Honda Scooters factory in Manesar failed Tuesday. The next round of discussions would be held Thursday, said a union leader.

Indian athletes' London tryst amid soaring expectations

July 26, 2012 at 12:42 PM

London, July 26 (IANS) Carrying the hopes of a billion plus people back home, Indian athletes are supremely confident of returning with the richest medal haul from the Olympic Games, the sport's biggest showpiece, opening in London Friday.

Bisht eliminates Thakkar at ITF meet

July 22, 2012 at 8:35 PM

Chennai, July 22 (IANS) India's Ronit Singh Bisht put out third seed and compatriot Rakshay Thakkar 6-4, 7-6 (5) to enter the fourth round of the qualifying competition in the Indian Oil Servo ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament here Sunday.

Field day for Indians at ITF tennis meet

July 21, 2012 at 8:42 PM

Chennai, Jul 21 (IANS) As many as 13 Indians made it to the second round of the qualifying competition ahead of the BNC-ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament here Saturday.

Smooth sailing for seeds in Bangalore ITF

June 13, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Bangalore, June 13 (IANS) Barring seventh seed Kittiphong Wachiramanowong from Thailand who retired due to stomach ailment after losing the first set, the other fancied players, including top ranked Ti Chen (Chinese Taipei), advanced to the quarter-finals of the $10,000 Toyota ITF Bangalore Open tennis tournament here Wednesday.

Jeevan survives close match in Bangalore ITF event

June 12, 2012 at 8:01 PM

Bangalore, June 12 (IANS) Fourth seed Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan survived a tough two-setter to beat a defiant Sidharth Rawat 7-6 (6), 7-5 and moved into the pre-quarter-finals of the $10,000 Toyota ITF Open men's tennis tournament here Tuesday.

Lt. Col. Dhoni to visit Siachen, Leh, J-K forward areas

June 1, 2012 at 2:55 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): Indian cricket captain and honorary Territorial Army Lt. Col. M.S. Dhoni will be visiting the Siachen base camp, forward areas in Jammu and Kashmir and Leh in Ladakh from June 2 to 7.

Malik top seed as Vishnu pulls out from ITF event

May 27, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Mandya (Karnataka), May 27 (IANS) Davis Cupper and top seed Vishnu Vardhan pulled out of the Prem Sugars ITF Mandya Open tennis tournament here Sunday, just a day before the main draw commenced while Vijayant Malik, ranked 439, will replace him.

Indian Army orders probe into Siachen Glacier chopper crash

May 23, 2012 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): The Indian Army has ordered an inquiry into the Cheetah chopper crash that took place in the Siachen Glacier area of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

Army pilot killed in chopper crash

May 23, 2012 at 4:33 PM

New Delhi/Jammu, May 23 (IANS) An Indian Army officer was killed and another injured Wednesday when their helicopter crashed on the Siachen glacier, the world's highest battlefield, the military said.

Rawat tops in snooker selection

May 21, 2012 at 7:23 PM

Chennai, May 21 (IANS) laxman Rawat of Delhi topped the World Under-21 snooker championship selection camp that concluded here Monday ahead of Himanshu Jain (Andhra Pradesh) and lalrina Renthlei (Mizoram).

Delhi cop's son dies in accident

May 17, 2012 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) A 25-year-old son of a senior Delhi Police officer died while five others were injured when their speeding car turned turtle in the national capital, police said Thursday.

Snooker - Delhi cueists in last 16

May 16, 2012 at 10:42 PM

Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Qualifiers Nitesh Madan and Rishit Jain, both from Delhi, made it to the pre-quarter-finals of the SVS All-India invitational junior snooker tournament, here Wednesday.

Madan shocks Renthlei in junior snooker

May 15, 2012 at 9:14 PM

Chennai, May 15 (IANS) Delhi's Nitesh Madan constructed a break of 41 in the deciding fifth frame to upset India No.3 Lalrina Renthlei of Mizoram 3-2 in the SVS All India Junior snooker tournament here Tuesday.

Army institutes an inquiry into minor scuffle in Ladakh unit

May 11, 2012 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): The army has ordered an inquiry into a minor scuffle that took place between officers and troops of a unit on night 10/11 May 2012 in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jail warden held for providing mobiles to inmates

May 6, 2012 at 8:54 PM

Gurgaon, May 5 (IANS) A warden posted at the district jail in Bhondsi near here was arrested Sunday for allegedly supplying mobile phones to the prisoners, police said.

INS Teg warship inducted into Indian Navy

April 27, 2012 at 8:42 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Indian Navy Friday added teeth to its warship fleet by formally inducting a newly-built frigate at the Yantar shipyard in Russia's Kaliningrad.

Civilian slip puts army on sticky ground in Himachal

April 17, 2012 at 2:08 PM

Shimla, April 17 (IANS) When a public relations officer of the Indian Army issued a routine official press note on the strategic significance of the Annandale ground in Shimla, little did he realise that an attachment, which he inadvertently sent along with the e-mail, would explode into a major controversy.

Dhumal meets PM as Army moves to resolve Annadale ground row

April 16, 2012 at 10:35 PM

New Delhi/Shimla, April 16 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Monday took up his government's row with the Army over possession of Annadale ground in Shimla with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh even as Army chief Gen V.K. Singh said he would speak to the chief minister to resolve the issue.

Dhumal raises Annadale ground row; Army beats hasty retreat

April 16, 2012 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi/Shimla, April 16 (IANS) The downhill slide in the army-civilian ties in Himachal Pradesh over ownership of the Annadale ground in Shimla reverberated in Delhi Monday with Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal raising it at the internal security meet attended by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Scams that rocked defence ministry since 2007 [To go with 'Bribe offer shocked me out of wits: Arm

March 26, 2012 at 5:44 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Army chief General V.K. Singh Monday dropped a bombshell by revealing that a retired lieutenant general had offered him a bribe of Rs.14 crore (Rs.140 million) for approving the supply of 600 sub-standard vehicles to the army.

BSF trooper found hanging in training campus

March 26, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Gurgaon (Haryana), March 26 (IANS) A Border Security Force (BSF) constable was found hanging from a tree in the training camp of the paramilitary force at Bhondsi centre near here Monday, police said.

Protesting Jats threaten to block Delhi-Ambala rail route

March 21, 2011 at 8:11 PM

Kurukshetra, Mar 21 (ANI): The Jats, who have been demanding 27 per cent reservation in Central jobs under the OBC category, on Monday threatened to block the Delhi-Ambala rail route if their demand was not met by March 25.

Honorary Commission in the Indian Air Force

August 14, 2010 at 10:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug.14 (ANI): On the occasion of 64th Independence Day, Honorary Commission of Flight Lieutenants and Flying Officer have been granted to the following IAF personnel.

Cricket player Ishant Sharma returns to conditioning camp in New Delhi

August 24, 2009 at 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Ishant Sharma returned to the fitness camp at Ferozshah Kotla field for the upcoming Delhi Ranji Cricket Trophy on Monday, ending the speculation that he was joining Virender Sehwag who raised the issue of favouritism and nepotism in selecting players.

DDCA revolt intensifies, two more players skip camp

August 20, 2009 at 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug.20 (ANI): Two more Delhi Ranji Trophy players have reportedly opted to skip the conditioning camp organised by the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) at the Ferozeshah Kotla, raising the number of missing players to nine.

India strike gold in junior shooting

May 28, 2009 at 8:40 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) India's Sangram Dahiya won the gold medal in the double trap event on the opening day of the junior shotgun competition at Ormitilla, Finland Thursday.

Protests against demolition drive at Kalka

March 18, 2009 at 1:46 PM

Kalka (Haryana), Mar 18 (ANI): Kalka, a town on the Panchkula Shimla stretch of the Nationla Highway in Haryana witnessed violent protest by the residents against the district administration's decision to carry out demolitions in the main market.

LIC 'Jeevan Varsha' can be purchased online through Policybazaar.com

March 9, 2009 at 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Mar 9 (ANI/Business Wire India); After receiving an overwhelming response by selling 'Jeevan Astha' online at www.policybazaar.com, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) extends its partnership to yet another policy 'Jeevan Varsha'. It can be bought online only at www.policybazaar.com. The policy would be open for sale till March 31.

Green top backfires on Delhi against Orissa in Ranji tie

November 29, 2008 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Delhi's decision to prepare a green wicket against Orissa backfired after they were wiped out for a meagre 78 in their first innings on the opening day of the Elite Division Ranji Trophy League at the Roshanara Ground here Saturday.

V.P. Singh signalled paradigm shift in Indian politics (Tribute)

November 27, 2008 at 9:13 PM

V.P. Singh, the most controversial prime minister India has had, is dead. Though he ruled the country only for a short spell, from December 1989 to November 1990, the 77-year-old leader had brought about a paradigm shift in Indian politics.

Three people killed in Diwali gambling fight

October 29, 2008 at 1:02 PM

Patna, Oct 29 (IANS) Three people were killed in Bihar when two groups clashed over gambling during Diwali night, police said Wednesday.

Sonnet enters SP trophy quarters

April 12, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Fine bowling performance by off-spinner Suhail Sharma (4/33) followed with good half-century knocks by Sunny Singh (66) and

Sumit, Varun shine in West Group's win in SP Trophy

April 5, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Fine half-century knocks by Sumit Rana (72) and Varun Kumar (50) and a three-wicket haul each by Anshul Lamba

LBS, DDCA Colts post wins in CL Gupta T20 tourney

March 15, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Riding on some fine batting display by Tapan Jain (66), Rajeev Bose (37 n.o) and some good bowling by Abhishek Sakuja (3 for 25) and Vikram

Young Friends Club claims Khushal Memorial title (Capital Sports)

March 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Fine half-centuries by Dhruv Shorey (57 not out) and Sajan Ujjiniwal (52) helped Young Friends beat Manish Group by 9 wickets to lift the Khushal

Angad Kalaan shines in Kingfisher's victory (Capital Sports)

February 20, 2008 at 1:01 AM

A sparkling performance by experienced Angad Kalaan enabled Kingfisher First team to beat Brave Heart in the eight-field Prozone Liberty

Sridhar, Saina in Mahajan quarters

January 4, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Recuperating from an ankle injury World Championship quarterfinalist Anup Sridhar did not show his true class but overcame his opponent Sagar Chopra 21-16, 19-21, 21-15 in the menâ??s pre-quarterfinals of the All-India Pramod Mahajan

Disproportionate assets case against Major General by CBI

October 11, 2007 at 1:01 AM

In a disproportionate assets case against Armyâ??s high official Anand Kapoor who is currently serving Army as Major General at south western command Jaipur, CBI conducted raids at 12 different places to discover the alleged ill- ...

DUSU polls clean and clear: to be held on Sep 07

August 31, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Though few are not happy but lot many not even upset with the fresh ruling of High Court on DUSU Polls once again directing to hold elections in accordance with the guidelines of Lyngdoh panel. According to the guidelines