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

Now, print artificial bones on 3D printer

June 18, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, June 18 (ANI): Researchers have developed a method, which helps them to print physical samples of artificial bones in just a few hours.

Karnataka cheap rice for poor scheme further delayed

June 13, 2013 at 9:25 PM

Bangalore, June 13 (IANS) Karnataka's Congress government's ambitious scheme to provide 30kg rice per month to poor families at Re.1 a kg is expected to take off by July 10 and not July 1 as rescheduled from the earlier deadline of June 1.

J-K Police confirm ceasefire violation by Pakistan along LoC

June 12, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir), June 12 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday confirmed reports of fresh ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC).

'Man flu' jokes could keep men from discussing about illness

June 11, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Sydney, June 11 (ANI): Men do not exaggerate cold and flu symptoms as much as thought by some, a new research has revealed.

Job fair at DU to begin Tuesday

June 10, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) A two-day job fair organised by Delhi University students union (DUSU) will begin here Tuesday.

Slew of welfare measures announced for Kerala tribals

June 6, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Palakkad (Kerala), June 6 (IANS) A slew of welfare measures was announced for the tribals of Kerala's Attapadi village in Palakkad district after the visit of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh Thursday.

Union Cabinet approves extension of RSBY to other occupational groups

June 4, 2013 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today approved the extension of the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) to rickshaw pullers, rag pickers, mine workers, sanitation workers and auto rickshaw drivers and taxi drivers.

Dubai beckons Mumbai Dabbawalas

June 2, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Mumbai's legendary lunch-box suppliers - Dabbawalas - will feature at an august gathering of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders in Dubai Tuesday, an official said here Sunday.

'Second Internet revolution' will bring great changes in technology: AOL chief

May 30, 2013 at 5:29 PM

London, May 30 (ANI): Internet pioneer Steve Case, co-founder of AOL 'America On-Line' said that the second revolution of Internet would bring about significant changes in the Internet technology, and will improve education, health care, energy and transportation.

Citizens of barbed corridors

May 29, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Poonch, May 29 (ANI): Afsana Kousar, a student of class IV from border village Keerni has to trek for 4-5 hours everyday to attend her school at Qasba in Poonch district of Jammu Kashmir. To reach her classroom, the small girl crosses some lofty mountains, streams, treacherous dirt tracks meandering through dense forests and a gate in huge concertina wires-the fence, technically called Anti Infiltration Obstacle System (AIOS)-- that was constructed by Army following ceasefire at the Line of Control (LoC) in 2003 to check cross border illegal activities.

Lincoln's 'life-saving note' put up for 15000 dollars

May 24, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): Former American president Abraham Lincoln's scribbled note ordering a disabled 14-year-old boy to be released from the Army in response to the boy's father's plea, has been put on sale at 15000 dollars as part of a rare collection of Lincoln's children-related documents.

Gujarat Chief Minister Modi launches Ahmedabad edition of The Hindu Business Line

May 24, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Ahmedabad, May 24 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi launched the 17th edition of Business Line, the financial daily of The Hindu Group at a glittering function held here on Friday.

British Open squash: Pallikal wins gruelling battle

May 22, 2013 at 9:58 PM

Hull (England), May 22 (IANS) Dipika Pallikal reached the pre-quarterfinals at the Allam British Open Squash Championships after edging out Denmark's Line Hansen in the longest match of the tournament so far.

'India will do everything to promote security, stability in Afghanistan'

May 22, 2013 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) In the backdrop of reports that Afghan President Hamid Karzai may have sought increased security assistance from New Delhi during his two-day visit, his third in two years, India said Wednesday it would do everything within its means to promote stability and security in that country.

Chinese premier in India, border row on agenda

May 19, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived here Sunday on a three-day state visit, his first overseas trip after assuming office in March, during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a string of issues including the recent border row.

Border issue on Chinese premier's India trip agenda

May 19, 2013 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrives here Sunday on a three-day state visit, his first overseas trip after assuming office in March, during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on bilateral issues including the recent border row.

Army officer killed in gunfight with militants on LoC

May 18, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Srinagar, May 18 (ANI): A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) was killed on Saturday during an infiltration bid by militants in the Macchil sector along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara District.

Three vital steps to a more secure India (Comment)

May 18, 2013 at 10:38 AM

No matter what cosmetic gloss (or acne ointment) is put on the recent stand-off between the Indian border police and the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), India is perceived as having come off second best in test of wiils, as the Chinese intruded across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, and camped in 'Indian territory' for 20 days. As a regional power of substance, with robust armed forces and a nuclear arsenal, India has available the full spectrum of policy options, ranging from war to capitulation.

Manipur, Mizo groups want Inner Line Permit reintroced

May 17, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Aizawl/Agartala, May 17 (IANS) A Manipuri group of activists has demanded the reintroduction of Inner Line Permits (ILP) in northeastern states to "protect the indigenous and domicile" people in the region.

Karzai advises Pakistan Government and military to reform themselves

May 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Islamabad, May 11 (ANI): Afghan President Hamid Karzai has advised Pakistan Government and military to 'reform themselves.'

Walmart allowed to open stores in Himachal: Minister

May 10, 2013 at 9:58 PM

Shimla, May 10 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh has allowed the entry of private retail outlets, including Bharti-Walmart, to open stores so that consumers could get quality products at cheaper rates, state Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.S. Bali said here Friday.

China, India pledge to strengthen ties

May 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Beijing, May 10 (IANS) China-India relations have "strategic significance" and "global impact" as both are large developing countries and emerging markets, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told India's visiting External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid here Friday.

Chinese troops withdraw from Indian side of LAC

May 5, 2013 at 10:44 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) India and China Sunday ended the stand-off on the border by agreeing to pull back their troops to their respective positions prior to April 15 -- when Chinese troops had intruded 19 km inside Indian side of the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh's Depsang area, said informed sources.

Afghan president calls for close relations with Pakistan

May 4, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Kabul, May 4 (IANS) Afghan President Hamid Karzai Saturday called for close and friendly relations with Pakistan and stated that his government would ink a proposed security pact with the US if this country's national interests were respected.

Afghan president calls for close relations with Pakistan

May 4, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Beijing, May 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Saturday called for close and friendly relations with his country' s immediate neighbor Pakistan.

Khurshid to go ahead with Beijing visit: Official

May 2, 2013 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid is to go ahead with his May 9 Beijing visit amid the stand-off between the two countries over the incursion by Chinese troops in Depsang area of Ladakh.

Five Brazilian cops arrested for journalists' murders

April 29, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Brasilia, April 29 (IANS/EFE) Five Brazilian police officers have been arrested for their suspected role in the murders of journalist Rodrigo Neto de Faria and press photographer Walgney Carvalho, the daily Folha de Sao Paulo said.

Ladakh incursion: BJP wants thorough probe on standoff with China

April 26, 2013 at 5:11 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 26 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj on Friday asked the Congress-led UPA Government not to repeat the mistake of 1962 by taking the incursion of Chinese troops lightly, and urged for a thorough probe of the ground situation.

Sri Lanka, India discuss maritime boundary issues

April 26, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Colombo, April 26 (IANS) Sri Lanka and India have had talks on issues relating to the maritime boundary line separating the two countries, the Sri Lanka Navy said Friday.

Sri Lanka, India discuss maritime boundary issues

April 26, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Beijing, Apr. 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Sri Lanka and India have had more talks on issues relating to the Maritime Boundary Line dividing both countries, the Sri Lanka Navy said on Friday.

Negotiations on at various levels for peaceful resolution to Chinese incursion: Antony

April 26, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K Antony on Friday said that negotiations are taking place at various levels to find a peaceful solution to the Chinese troops incursion issue.

China denies army trespassed into India

April 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Beijing, April 25 (IANS) China Thursday denied that its soldiers and aircraft had trespassed into India.

Ben Affleck to live on $1.50 a day to raise awareness on poverty

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Melbourne, Apr 25 (ANI): Ben Affleck has pledged to live on 1.50 dollars a day for five days as part of a campaign by the charity Live Below The Line to raise awareness for world poverty.

Spokesperson says China has never crossed the border

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Biejing, (China), April 25 (ANI): A spokesperson of the Chinese foreign ministry Hua Chunying has said that Biejing has not violated its border with India.

Talks on to resolve border issue with China: Khurshid

April 24, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Wednesday said the government was not satisfied with the border stand-off with China, and discussions are on to resolve the issue.

BJP MP seeks government statement on Chinese incursion

April 24, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tarun Vijay Wednesday said the government should brief the MPs on the Chinese incursion in the Ladakh region and sought a statement from External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on the issue.

Indian, Chinese officers meet to resolve border stand-off; Army chief discusses situation (Roundup

April 23, 2013 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Indian and Chinese local military commanders Tuesday held a flag meeting for the second time to resolve the stand-off over incursion by Chinese troops into the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh even as New Delhi said it has asked Beijing to maintain the status quo that existed before the April 15 intrusion.

India hopeful of resolving border issue with China

April 23, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The India-China border continues to remain peaceful and New Delhi is hopeful of peacefully resolving the issue of an alleged incursion by Chinese troops in Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir, the external affairs ministry said Tuesday.

No need for diplomatic talks with China on border issue: Khurshid

April 23, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) As Indian and Chinese local military commanders held a flag meeting Tuesday over the alleged incursion by Chinese troops in Ladakh, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid ruled out any need to hold diplomatic-level talks on the issue.

Yashwant Sinha for 'very firm steps' to deal with China

April 23, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Soft policies towards China will not work, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha said Tuesday and asked the government to take "very firm steps" to deal with the reported Chinese incursion in Ladakh region.

Titanic bandmaster's letter fetches 93,000 pounds in auction

April 23, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Melbourne, Apr. 23 (ANI): A letter written by the bandmaster of the Titanic, who carried on playing as the tragic ship sank, has been auctioned off for 93,000 pounds at Devizes, Wiltshire on Saturday.

Letter from Titanic's bandleader auctioned

April 22, 2013 at 10:44 AM

London, April 22 (IANS/EFE) A letter from the leader of the band that continued playing as the Titanic sank in the Atlantic Ocean was sold at auction for 93,000 pounds ($141,600), a spokesman for auction house Henry Aldridge & Son told EFE.

India, China in touch over border incursion in Ladakh

April 20, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) India and China are in touch over reported incursion by Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh, government sources said Saturday, adding that it is an area where there are "differing perceptions" of the Line of Actual Control and such incidents are resolved peacefully.

IandB Ministry constitutes committee on promotion, facilitation of film production in India

April 15, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 15 (ANI): In order to facilitate and fast track the process which will harness the potential of the India as a "Filming Locale", the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has constituted an inter-ministerial committee for promotion and facilitation of film production in India.

Andhra to supply nine food items for Rs.185 to poor

April 11, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Hyderabad, April 11 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government Thursday launched a new scheme to supply a basket of nine essential commodities to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in the state.

Ok to slap slack officials, says Goa minister

April 8, 2013 at 10:29 PM

Panaji, April 8 (IANS) It is OK to slap government officials who do not work efficiently, according to Goa Civil Supplies Minister Dayanand Mandrekar.

British woman found murdered in Srinagar, Dutch tourist arrested

April 6, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Srinagar, Apr. 6 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday informed that a British woman had been found murdered inside a houseboat on the Dal Lake here.

Thane building collapse death toll rises to 38

April 5, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Thane, Apr. 5 (ANI): The death toll in the under-construction building collapse in Shil Phata area of Maharashtra's Thane District has risen to 38.

India, Azerbaijan sign treaty on legal and judicial cooperation

April 5, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, Apr 5 (ANI): India and Azerbaijan have signed a treaty on legal and judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters.

Attempt to molest British tourist: Agra Hotel 3Star rating suspended

March 19, 2013 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi/Agra, Mar. 19 (ANI): Taking a serious note of the attempt to molest a foreign tourist in Agra, Union Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi has ordered the suspension of the 3Star rating of Hotel Agra Mahal.

British tourist jumps from hotel, injured

March 19, 2013 at 7:45 PM

Agra, March 19 (IANS) A British tourist was injured in her leg after jumping from her hotel balcony here Tuesday to escape an attempted sexual assault. The hotel owner has been arrested, officials said.

Obama nominates Thomas Perez as Labour Secretary

March 19, 2013 at 2:01 AM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Monday tapped Thomas Perez, the federal assistant attorney general for civil rights, as the new Labour Secretary.

Andhra to supply nine food items through PDS

March 18, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Hyderabad, March 18 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government Monday announced a new scheme, under which Below Poverty Line (BPL) families will be supplied nine essential food items at subsidized price through the Public Distribution System (PDS).

Swiss tourist rape suspects quizzed

March 17, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Bhopal, March 17 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Uma Shankar Gupta Sunday said that foreign tourists were not keeping local authorities informed about their movements as per rules even as police rounded up a number of suspects in connection with the gang-rape of a Swiss tourist.

Suspects being questioned in Swiss tourist's gang-rape

March 17, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Bhopal, March 17 (IANS) A number of suspects have been rounded up in connection with the gang-rape of a Swiss tourist in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district, police said Sunday.

Jagdambika Pal targets MP Govt. over Swiss girl rape case

March 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Basti, Mar 16 (ANI): Congress leader Jagdambika Pal on Saturday lashed out at the Madhya Pradesh Government over last night's untoward incident of the gang-rape of a Swiss lady, and termed it as a failure on their part to provide protection to foreign tourists.

Swiss girl rape: Eight detained in Datia

March 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Datia, Mar 16 (ANI): Eight people have been detained in Datia by the Madhya Pradesh Police for questioning in connection with the rape of a Swiss girl, who was on a cycling trip along with her husband from Orchha to Agra in Uttar Pradesh.

Time not ripe for withdrawing AFSPA from Kashmir: Gen. Bikram Singh

March 15, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The "time is not ripe" for withdrawing the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from the Kashmir Valley, Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh said here Friday. He also noted that the proposed mountain strike corps was in an advanced stage of finalisation.

Time not ripe for withdrawing AFSPA from Kashmir: Gen. Bikram Singh

March 15, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The "time is not ripe" for withdrawing the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from the Kashmir Valley, Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh said here Friday. He also noted that the proposed mountain strike corps was in an advanced stage of finalisation.

Pak FM Khar insists LoC 'incidents' cannot derail Pak-India peace process

March 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 15 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has insisted that Pakistan-India peace process is essential for normalcy in the region, adding that the LoC 'incidents' cannot derail Pakistan's commitment with India to promote peace in the region.

Attack on CRPF camp: India stalls group visa with Pakistan

March 15, 2013 at 11:29 AM

In a bid to growing tensions after the suicidal attack on CRPF camp in Kashmir Valley, the government has opted against implementing the proposed group tourist visa facility under the liberalised visa regime with Pakistan from today.

India puts on hold group visa facility with Pakistan

March 14, 2013 at 11:02 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) With the attack in Srinagar adding to concerns over cross-border terrorism, the government has opted against implementing the proposed group tourist visa facility under the liberalised visa regime with Pakistan from March 15, an official said Thursday.

Sri Lanka arrests 53 Indian fishermen

March 14, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Colombo, March 14 (Xinhua-ANI): The Sri Lankan navy on Thursday said it had arrested 53 Indian fishermen who had entered Sri Lankan waters illegally.

Civil Services (Main) Examination 2011 results declared

March 8, 2013 at 4:14 PM

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the results of Civil Services (main) examination 2011 on Thursday........................

India aware of China, Pakistan's border infrastructure development

March 4, 2013 at 11:29 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The Indian government is aware of infrastructure development by China and Pakistan along the borders and reviews the threat perception regularly, parliament was told Monday.

Social media not allowed aboard Titanic II

March 3, 2013 at 2:59 PM

London, Mar. 3 (ANI): The internet, Twitter and e-mails will be banned on board the replica of the ill-fated Titanic to give passengers a chance to relax and talk to each other.

Air India to get Rs.5,000 crore as budgetary support

February 28, 2013 at 5:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Thursday proposed to pump in Rs.5,000 crore ($909.09 million) into ailing national carrier Air India in the next fiscal.

Woman set ablaze by live-in partner

February 21, 2013 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A woman here is battling for life after her live-in partner poured petrol on her and set her on fire, police said Thursday.

National Health Insurance Scheme could be game changer: Anil Swarup

February 19, 2013 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): Anil Swarup, Director General of Labour Welfare (Ministry of Labour and Employment) on Tuesday said that the Rashtriya Swasthaya Bima Yojana (RSBY) or National Health Insurance Scheme can be a game changer with a promise of access to cashless hospitalisation for over thousand aliments for the people living Below Poverty Line (BPL) and unorganised sector workers.

All-women coach on Badarpur metro line rearranged

February 14, 2013 at 10:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) The all-women coach in Delhi Metro's Line 6, between Badarpur to Central Secretariat, will be the last and not the first in the train from Saturday, an official said.

Delhi Metro sets new passenger record

February 12, 2013 at 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Delhi Metro ridership touched a new high Monday with nearly 23 lakh commuters using the transport facility on the day, a metro official said.

US conducted 'intensive counselling' to India, Pak during recent LoC crisis

February 4, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Islamabad, Feb. 4 (ANI): The US State Department has said the country was involved in "intensive counselling" during the recent crisis along the Line of Control, urging both India and Pakistan to revive direct talks.

Global warming leading to extreme rainfall

February 2, 2013 at 12:30 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): As temperatures rise, the intensity of extreme rainfall is increasing across the globe, according to the worldwide review of global rainfall data.

Indian soldiers did not behead Pakistani troops, says Antony

January 31, 2013 at 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) A report that Indian soldiers had tortured and decapitated Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) was baseless, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Thursday.

BSF IG hints at improved situation along LoC

January 30, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Jammu, Jan. 30 (ANI): Rajeev Krishnan, the Inspector General (IG) of Border Security Force (BSF) Jammu Frontier, on Wednesday said the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan has improved significantly.

Indian Army denies torturing, decapitating Pakistanis

January 30, 2013 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Indian Army Wednesday described as "erroneous and speculative" a media report that Indian soldiers had tortured and decapitated Pakistani troops.

We will fool-proof Air India reservations: Minister

January 30, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 30 (IANS) Minister of State for Civil Aviation K.C.Venugopal Wednesday said reservations on national carrier Air India and its subsidiaries would be revamped, in the wake of instances of irregularities reported recently.

Bajrang Dal slams Pakistan's cricket matches in Cuttack

January 22, 2013 at 8:40 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 22 (IANS) The Bajrang Dal has called for a shutdown in Cuttack Thursday to protest the staging of World Cup matches of the Pakistan women's cricket team in the city.

Taliban attack in Kabul ends, all militants killed

January 21, 2013 at 4:56 PM

Kabul, Jan 21 (IANS) A brazen suicide attack mounted Monday morning by heavily armed Taliban rebels who seized the four-storeyed traffic police headquarters here ended after a fierce gun battle that left at least three police personnel dead and 22 injured. All attackers were also killed.

Netanyahu rejects calls to allow Palestinian state within 1967 lines

January 21, 2013 at 4:40 PM

London, Jan. 21 (ANI): Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu has vowed to reject international demands to allow a Palestinian state with a border based on the pre-1967 Green Line and its capital in East Jerusalem, as hardline pro-settler parties and factions are expected to make unprecedented gains in Tuesday's election.

Government has shown maturity in defusing tensions along LoC: Omar Abdullah

January 21, 2013 at 12:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): Speaking at a "Young Changemakers Conclave" organised in collaboration with the United Nations Information Centre for India here on Monday, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah praised the Central Government for defusing tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan following the killing and mutilation of two Indian soldiers on January 8.

Taliban attacks Kabul, seizes building

January 21, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Kabul, Jan 21 (IANS) The Taliban Monday seized the traffic police office in the Afghan capital Kabul following a suicide attack in which at least two militants were involved.

Pakistan must make equal efforts for friendly ties: PM

January 20, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Jaipur, Jan 20 (IANS) India wants friendly relations with Pakistan, but it will not be possible unless Pakistan makes equal efforts, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Sunday.

Pakistan should make efforts for friendship too: PM

January 20, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Jaipur, Jan 20 (IANS) India wants friendly relations with Pakistan, but it will not be possible unless Pakistan makes equal efforts, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Sunday.

Don't allow further ceasefire violations along Indo-Pak border; Prakash Karat

January 20, 2013 at 9:45 AM

Kolkata, Jan.20 (ANI): Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Prakash Karat has called upon the Central Government to ensure that Pakistan does not violate the ceasefire across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

Situation on LOC terrible: Musharraf

January 18, 2013 at 10:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf said Friday the situation on the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir was "terrible" and the escalation of tension should be totally unacceptable to both the governments.

'Situation along LoC is under control': Army Chief

January 18, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Dadiya (Madhya Pradesh), Jan. 18 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, on Friday said the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) is under control.

'Dialogue with neighbours only on accepted principles of civilised behaviour', says Sonia

January 18, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Jaipur, Jan. 18 (ANI): Amid the escalating tension between India and Pakistan over the brutal killing of two Indian soldiers along the Line of Control (LoC), Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Friday said dialogue with neighbours must be based on accepted principles of civilised behaviour.

Army intensifies night patrolling along LoC to avert any untoward incident

January 18, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Uri, Jan 18 (ANI): The Indian Army has intensified night patrolling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir to avert any untoward incident after the recent brutal killing of Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops.

Disconnect in Pakistan's talk, action: BJP

January 17, 2013 at 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The BJP Thursday said that there is a total disconnect in what Pakistan preaches and practices and India should go by its actions on the borders.

We will move forward with Pakistan step-by-step, says Salman Khurshid(-Update-Khurshid)

January 17, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 17 (ANI): In wake of Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar's call for talks with her Indian counterpart, External Affair Minister Salman Khurshid on Thursday said New Delhi is in no hurry, and will move forward step-by-step with Islamabad.

US favours India-Pakistan dialogue to calm LoC

January 17, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Washington, Jan 17 (IANS) The United States has said it favours a dialogue between India and Pakistan as the "right way" to resolve tensions over the killing of two Indian soldiers along the Line of Control in Kashmir.

LoC quiet after a week of tension

January 17, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Jammu, Jan 17 (IANS) It was all quiet at the Line of Control (LoC) after Indian and Pakistan forces agreed not to violate the ceasefire, army sources said Thursday.

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, Pakistani forces agree to maintain border peace

January 16, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Indian and Pakistani forces have agreed not to violate the ceasefire on the Line of Control, an officer said Wednesday.

Indian Army releases pictures of Pakistan planted landmines on Indian soil as proof

January 16, 2013 at 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan.16 (ANI): To prove that an infiltration had been undertaken by the Pakistan Army into Indian soil earlier this month, the Indian Army on Wedenesday released photographs of landmines allegedly planted by Pakistani troops.

Army Chief visits to Hemraj home today; set to visit to Sudhakar's home on Jan 18

January 16, 2013 at 3:34 PM

The Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, today met the family members of Lance Naik Hemraj at Shernagar village of Mathura district amid demands that the severed head of the martyred soldier be brought back..................

D. Raja for all-party meeting ahead of next action against Pak

January 16, 2013 at 12:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 16 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) lawmaker D. Raja on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to call an all-party meeting and take all political outfits into confidence in dealing with Pakistan on the sensitive issue of repeated ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC).

Army Chief to meet martyr's kin in Mathura

January 16, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Mathura, Jan. 16 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, will meet the family members of Lance Naik Hemraj here on Wednesday amid demands that the severed head of the martyred soldier be brought back.

Pakistan again violates ceasefire on LoC

January 15, 2013 at 10:41 PM

Jammu, Jan 15 (IANS) Pakistani troops yet again violated the ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday evening, Indian Army officials said, adding the fire was returned.