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

Delhi gang-rape accused being poisoned, lawyer tells court

May 15, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) An accused in Dec 16 gang-rape case has been vomiting blood as his "food was being poisoned" over several weeks in Tihar Jail, his lawyer told a fast-track court Wednesday, adding that he was critically ill.

Amar Upadhyay joins 'Saavdhaan India'

May 10, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) TV actor Amar Upadhyay will be seen in the new season of "Savdhaan India - 100 days 100 Fightbacks".

IPL scoreboard: Pune Warriors vs Kolkata Knight Riders

May 9, 2013 at 11:42 PM

Pune, May 9 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Pune Warriors at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Thursday.

Knight Riders opt to bat against Pune Warriors

May 9, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Pune, May 9 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir won the toss and elected to bat against Pune Warriors in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match here Thursday.

Warriors elect to bat against Royals

May 5, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Jaipur, May 5 (IANS) Pune warriors captain Aaron Finch won the toss and elected to bat against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

Low-cost electric wheel chair to be launched soon

May 2, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Physically challenged people may soon be able to buy easy mobility when a low-cost electric wheelchair is launched, doctors here Thursday said.

Youth resists woman's robbing, shot in Delhi

April 11, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) A 21-year-old youth was fired at by a gang of robbers when he tried to resist their attempt to loot jewellery from a woman here Thursday, police said.

Acute water crisis persists in Gujarat's Jamnagar district

April 10, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Jamnagar (Gujarat) Apr 10 (ANI): Acute water shortage, which has crippled the lives of many villagers in Gujarat, is spurring efforts to preserve every drop in the drought hit areas of Jamnagar.

Gang-rape accused refuses to return to 'unsafe' jail

April 6, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) A Tihar Jail official Saturday denied in a Delhi court the allegation that Dec 16 gang-rape accused Vinay Sharma was beaten by inmates while the accused claimed threat to life and refused to return to prison after the hearing.

CAG says, Delhi government remain failed to construct hospitals

April 3, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Amid the much hue and cry by the Delhi government for the enhancement of situation of hospitals in Delhi, the Comptroller and Auditor-General has alleged that the Delhi government has failed to utilize the funds disbursed for the construction of hospitals and procurement of required equipments

Delhi government failed to construct hospitals: CAG

April 2, 2013 at 11:08 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Delhi government has failed to utilize the funds disbursed for the construction of hospitals and procurement of required equipments, the Comptroller and Auditor-General said Tuesday.

Nothing can scare me: Smriti Irani

March 20, 2013 at 5:37 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Actress-politician Smriti Irani, who will soon be seen as one of the 'naaykas' in horror TV show "Ek Thhi Naayka", says it is hard for anything in the world to scare her.

Google working on 'data-encrypted ring' to help users access online accounts

March 14, 2013 at 11:02 AM

New York, Mar 14 (ANI): Internet search giant Google is working on a data-encrypted ring that would replace passwords as a new, innovative and hacker-resistant way for users to access their online accounts.

Delhi gang-rape accused commits suicide

March 11, 2013 at 11:15 AM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The main accused in the Dec 16 gang-rape of a 23-year-old has committed suicide in Delhi's Tihar Jail Monday morning, police said.

Delhi gang-rape accused commits suicide

March 11, 2013 at 8:03 AM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The main accused in the Dec 16 gang-rape case has committed suicide in Delhi's Tihar Jail Monday morning, police said.

Delhi government unaware of special Olympians' rich medal haul

March 7, 2013 at 3:47 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) London Olympic medallists from Delhi were showered with cash by all and sundry whereas the special Olympians, who have returned from South Korea with 18 of the 46 medals the country bagged, have not even been felicitated, let alone being rewarded.

One more swine flu death, 40 new cases in Delhi

February 26, 2013 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) A swine flu patient died while 40 more people tested positive Tuesday, taking the toll to 12 and the number of people infected by the Influenza A (H1N1) virus in the national capital to 834, an official said.

Court allows woman to marry against family's wish

February 13, 2013 at 9:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has allowed a woman to marry and live with a man who was rejected by her parents as he belonged to a different caste. The woman alleged she was confined at home by her parents.

Designer Rohit to try his hand at cooking

February 7, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) He may be a fashion designer, but it is on the small screen that Rohit Verma has really made an impact - and that's what he is returning to in a cookery show.

UP BEd 2013 - 2014 online application starts from 10th Feb

February 4, 2013 at 6:26 PM

UP BEd 2013 - 2014 online application starts from 10th February 2013. This year UP B. Ed. will be conducted by Deen Dayal Upadhyay University Gorakhpur.

Nepal dismisses 14 hydro-electricity licences

February 4, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Kathmandu, Feb 4 (IANS) Nepal has scrapped due to lack of progress 14 licences for various projects to generate a total of 611 MW of hydro-electricity.

Need to motivate students towards game and sports: Malhotra

January 31, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Leader of Opposition in Delhi State Assembly Prof. Vijay Kumar Malhotra has said that there is a need for corporation to develop sports environment in its school. He was addressing a prize distribution function organized by South Delhi Municipal Corporation in Tyagraj Stadium at Lodhi Road......................................

Delhi civic agency plans CCTVs in girl schools

January 24, 2013 at 11:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The South Delhi Municipal Corporation would install CCTV cameras and appoint female security guards in its 179 girls schools in the capital, official said Thursday.

SDMC Education Committee members made surprise inspection

January 22, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Chairman, Education Committee in South Delhi Municipal Corporation, Satish Upadhyay and Area Councillor, Pushpa Singh made a surprise inspection in the Municipal Primary School at Mehrauli Dargah of South Zone.

Google experimenting with USB 'keys' to access accounts in bid to kill off passwords

January 19, 2013 at 11:53 AM

London, January 19 (ANI): Since passwords have become an increasing problem for many, Google could be set to replace them entirely and is experimenting with USB keys, mobile phones and even jewellery that can act as a physical "key" to give users access to their account.

Amar Upadhyay returns to TV with 'Welcome....' (Movie Snippets)

January 15, 2013 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Actor Amar Upadhyay, last seen in fifth season of "Bigg Boss", is returning to the small screen with new reality show "Welcome: Baazi Mehmaan Naawazi Ki".

Couple, daughter killed in property dispute

January 11, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) A married couple in their late 20s and their six-year-old daughter were killed by the owner of a small factory and his employee over a property dispute, police said Friday, adding that the two accused were arrested from the spot.

Wife, daughter killed, man injured in property dispute

January 11, 2013 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) A 24-year-old woman and her six-year-old daughter were Thursday night killed and her husband critically injured by the owner of a small factory and his accomplice over a property dispute, police said.

'Don't take my daughter away', cried the grief-stricken mother

December 30, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) "Meri bachchi ko mere paas rehne do, usey mujhse door mat karo (don't take my daughter away from me, let her remain with me)" was the cry of the distraught mother as the body of her young daughter was being taken to the crematorium.

Krishnamani elected apex court bar association chief

December 14, 2012 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Senior counsel M.N. Krishnamani has been elected president of the Supreme Court Bar Association.

Akshay to play lead in 'Jatt & Juliet' remake?

December 12, 2012 at 10:08 PM

Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) The remake rights of "Jatt & Juliet", the biggest hit in Punjabi cinema of all times, has been secured by producers Himesh Reshammiya and Rakesh Upadhyay -- the team that has just released the comic romp "Khiladi 786".

Delhi primary schools to hire guards for girls' security

December 9, 2012 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Private security guards will be posted at the gates of over 500 civic agency-run primary schools in Delhi to tackle rising incidence of harassment and molestation of girl students, an official has said.

Delhi primary schools to hire guards for girls' security

December 9, 2012 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Private security guards are to be deployed at the gates of over 500 civic agency-run primary schools in Delhi to tackle rising incidences of harassment and molestation of girl students, an official has said.

For that touch of mysticism: Bollywood's enduring 786 connect

December 6, 2012 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The number 786, revered in Islamic culture, has found prominence in Bollywood over and over again -- remember Amitabh Bachchan's 'billa No.786' in "Coolie" and Shah Rukh Khan's 'qaidi No.786' in "Veer-Zaara". It returns to the screen with Akshay Kumar's "Khiladi 786".

BKU continues siege of Dasna toll bridge

December 3, 2012 at 7:56 PM

Ghaziabad, Dec 3 (IANS) A day after allowing traffic to pass through free of cost, the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) continued to lay siege to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) Dasna toll bridge in Ghaziabad Monday.

DDU Gorakhpur University MEd result 2012 declared: Check results

November 22, 2012 at 11:31 AM

DDU Gorakhpur University MEd result 2012 has been declared. With the declaration of the results the candidates wait is finally over.

Sex racketeer attempts suicide in Tihar jail

November 20, 2012 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The infamous mastermind of an inter?state prostitution racket, who used to supply call girls at farmhouses and five?star hotels attempted suicide in the high?security Tihar jail here, police said Tuesday.

Court quashes death penalty of 'minor' rapist, killer

November 19, 2012 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday quashed the death sentence awarded to an accused by a trial court for raping and killing a minor girl, saying he was a juvenile when he committed the offence.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai in driver's seat against Railways

November 3, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) Mumbai piled the pressure on Railways as they amassed a massive first innings total of 570 all out on the second day of a Group A Ranji Trophy tie at the Wankhede Stadium here Saturday.

Government determined to curb road accidents

November 2, 2012 at 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The government has come up with a detailed plan to reduce India's morbid record of losing a life on roads every four minutes and having the most road fatalities in the world.

Flaws on highways to be fixed to cut accidents

November 2, 2012 at 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The ministry of road transport and highways has initiated a move to fix flaws in the 25 most accident-prone "black spots" on highways across India.

Electronic flavour rules 'Talaash' soundtrack (IANS Music Review)

October 31, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Film: "Talaash"; Music Director: Ram Sampath; Lyricist: Javed Akhtar; Singers: Suman Sridhar, Vishal Dadlani, Sona Mahapatra, Ravindra Upadhyay and Ram Sampath; Rating: ***

UP minister Kameshwar Upadhyaya dead

October 30, 2012 at 8:52 AM

Lucknow, Oct 30 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Sports Minister Kameshwar Upadhyaya passed away late Monday night, his family said Tuesday. He was 76.

National highways in northeast to be upgraded

October 13, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Agartala, Oct 13 (IANS) To improve road connectivity in the country's mountainous northeastern states, over 10,100 km of national highways in the region will be gradually upgraded, a top official said Saturday.

Security beefed up in Ghaziabad court complex

October 12, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Ghaziabad, Oct 12 (IANS) A day after a shooting incident in the Ghaziabad court complex, security was beefed up Friday following inspection of the civil court compound here by an administrative judge from Allahabad High Court.

Allegations against Vadra land in court as Congress targets Bhushans

October 11, 2012 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi/Lucknow/Jaipur, Oct 11 (IANS) Allegations of wrongdoing in land deals by Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra and his "mango people" comment have found their way into the court with two PILs filed even as the Congress countered by accusing India Against Corruption (IAC) member Prashant Bhushan of graft.

Complaint filed against Vadra in Jaipur

October 11, 2012 at 7:40 PM

Jaipur, Oct 11 (IANS) A complaint was Thursday filed in a lower court in Jaipur against Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra for his alleged "mango people in banana republic" comment on his Facebook page recently, a lawyer said.

Gandhi's vision for Hindi was inspiring: Experts

September 24, 2012 at 3:15 PM

Johannesburg (South Africa) Sep 24 (IANS) Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of satyagraha (non-violent resistance) acted as a great force and inspiration in promoting Hindi and his vision was revolutionary, said experts at the Ninth World Hindi Conference here Monday.

Take care before reaching out to anti-ageing products

September 24, 2012 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) They make lofty promises of taking the years off your face, of reversing the clock and making your partner fall in love with you "all over again". But be careful before reaching out to anti-ageing products. Dermatologists say that such products could actually end up harming your skin.

Curfew relaxed in violence-hit Ghaziabad area

September 17, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Ghaziabad, Sep 17 (IANS) Curfew was relaxed for five hours Monday in Ghaziabad's Masuri area where six people were killed in police firing three days ago and the kin of two victims sought action against an official. No one has been arrested.

Manipulating gut flora could help tackle obesity

August 27, 2012 at 10:10 AM

London, August 27 (ANI): Researchers including one of Indian origin have claimed that vaccines and antibiotics may someday join caloric restriction or bariatric surgery as a way to regulate weight gain.

Congress leader dies in mysterious circumstances

August 10, 2012 at 8:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman Congress leader died in a government hospital in mysterious circumstances here Friday, police said.

14-hour power failure hit NCR towns

July 30, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Ghaziabad, July 30 (IANS) The sudden failure of the Northern Grid Monday severely affected the NCR towns of Ghaziabad, Noida, Meerut and Bulandshahr, hitting common people and businesses alike. The 14-hour power failure also disrupted the movement of trains passing through Ghaziabad for Delhi.

Two dead, three injured in building collapse in Delhi

July 24, 2012 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Two people were killed and three others injured when an under-construction building collapsed here Tuesday afternoon, police said.

Ghaziabad school near which child drowned shuts

July 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM

Ghaziabad, July 13 (IANS) The Ghaziabad school outside which a four-year-old boy drowned Thursday in a drain, shut shop and its management was absconding Friday after police registered a case against it.

Man who dug Mahi's death trap sent to jail

July 8, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Gurgaon, July 8 (IANS) Rohtash Tayal, who dug the borewell in Haryana into which four-year-old girl Mahi fell and died, was arrested and sent to judicial custody for 14 days, an official said Sunday.

Mob blocks traffic in Ghaziabad after Ambedkar statue damaged

July 6, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Ghaziabad, July 6 (IANS) An agitated mob Friday blocked traffic in Ghaziabad after a statue of Dalit icon B.R. Ambedkar was found damaged in the Bamheta locality of the city, police said.

Dancing to Indian tunes with an American soul (Feature) (With Image)

July 6, 2012 at 12:16 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) She is beautiful and she is American, but a quintessential Indian at heart and on her feet.

Winknet Mf50 new 3G Wi-Fi router launched by BSNL at Rs 5,800

July 5, 2012 at 10:50 AM

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has launched a new 3G Wi-Fi pocket router in association with Shyam Networks. The device has been named Winknet Mf50

Student commits suicide in Delhi

June 10, 2012 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) A 19-year-old fashion design student from Uttar Pradesh hanged himself to death from a ceiling fan here, Delhi Police said Sunday.

Akhilesh orders probe against former UP power minister

June 2, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Lucknow, June 2 (IANS) Acting on the recommendation of state Lokayukta Justice N.K. Mehrotra, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has ordered a probe against BSP supremo Mayawati's close aide former state power minister Ramveer Upadhyay, officials here said Saturday.

IPL Scoreboard: Pune Warriors vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

May 12, 2012 at 1:10 AM

Pune, May 12 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Pune Warriors and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Friday.

Pune Warriors put RCB in to bat

May 11, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Pune, May 11 (IANS) Pune Warriors captain Steven Smith won the toss and elected to field against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Friday.

Former BSP minister's supporters threaten UP Lokayukta

May 7, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Lucknow, May 7 (IANS) Men claiming to be supporters of former UP power minister Ramveer Upadhyay Monday allegedly barged into Lokayukta Justice N.K. Mehrotra's office and threatened the staff after being denied some information and files asked by them.

Models turn on the heat at a lingerie show in Mumbai

May 3, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (ANI): Mumbai hosted a lingerie show this week that saw the presence of shapely and gracious models walking the ramp.

PW vs MI: Match of veterans Sachin Tendulkar meets Sourav Ganguly

May 3, 2012 at 11:02 AM

The 45th match of IPL between Mumbai Indians and Pune Warriors will take place in Subrata Roy Sahara stadium of Pune. The match will start at 8 pm.

Madan Mohan Malaviya: As secular as Gandhi (IANS Book Review)

May 1, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Book: 'Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya: A Valiant Visionary'; Author: Madhuker Upadhyay; Publisher: All India Congress Committee; Pages: 180, Price: Rs.300

Can Sourav's Warriors thump another victory over Dhoni's Super Kings?

April 19, 2012 at 12:04 PM

In today?s match Sourav led warriors will take on Dhoni?s Super Kings in M.A. Chinnaswamy Stadium, home ground of defending champions.

Kings XI Punjab will look to avenge Pune Warriors

April 12, 2012 at 5:01 PM

Kings XI Punjab will once again face Pune Warrior in the 14th match of IPL to be played in PCA stadium of Mohali, today.

Bihar procures record paddy but farmers' cheques bounce

April 7, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Patna, April 7 (IANS) Ashok Pandey, a farmer in Bihar, is worried after a Rs.143,000 cheque given by a state agency for his paddy crop bounced twice last one month. He is feeling cheated as the government had announced that farmers would be paid at the earliest for their paddy.

Landlord shoots at wife, son of MCD poll nominee

April 4, 2012 at 11:28 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The wife and son of an independent candidate contesting the April 15 Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections were shot at and injured here Wednesday by their landlord over payment of a power bill, police said.

Z-security provided to judges linked to Ayodhya Title suit

March 27, 2012 at 12:24 AM

Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Monday informed the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court (HC) that it had provided Z-category security to the three judges connected to the Ayodhya Title suits.

Agra students claim world record for 'bedai'

March 23, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Agra, March 23 (IANS) Students of Agra University's Tourism and Hotel Management Institute have claimed a new world record for making a 'bedai', a spicy snack made of fine flour with a stuffing of lentils and spices.

'Gandhi Tum Zinda Ho' play mesmerizes Delhi audience

February 21, 2012 at 9:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Popular Delhi theatre group, The Thespian Society, in association with Hindustan Times, Asian News International and NDMC staged a play - 'Gandhi Tum Zinda Ho'- at New Delhi's Talkatora Garden on Sunday.

'Gandhi Tum Zinda Ho' play mesmerizes Delhi audience

February 21, 2012 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Popular Delhi theatre group, The Thespian Society, in association with Hindustan Times, Asian News International and NDMC staged a play - 'Gandhi Tum Zinda Ho'- at New Delhi's Talkatora Garden on Sunday.

Two more officials of AMRI hospital arrested

December 13, 2011 at 3:22 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (ANI): A senior vice-president, Satyabarta Upadhyay and senior general manager of maintenance Sanjib Pal of Advanced Medicare Research Institute Ltd (AMRI) Hospital were arrested this morning in connection with the Friday's fire that claimed the lives of 91 people.

Police baton charge anti-corruption protestors in Uttar Pradesh

December 5, 2011 at 9:45 PM

Lucknow, Dec 5(ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police today baton-charged workers of the Samajwadi Party (SP) in a bid to break up a protest against the rampant corruption in the state.

Sunny Leone breaks hearts by getting 'married' in Bigg Boss house

December 3, 2011 at 1:58 PM

London, Dec 3 (ANI): Sunny Leone disappointed her male fans by getting 'married' in the Bigg Boss house as part of a wedding challenge.

India sends UN peacekeeping force to Liberia

September 9, 2011 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep.9 (ANI): A 120-member-strong peacekeeping contingent from India was sent to West Africa's troubled Liberia from New Delhi on Friday.

Haren Pandya case: Gujarat HC acquits all accused

August 29, 2011 at 4:43 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 29 (ANI): The Gujarat High Court on Monday acquitted all the 12 accused in the former Gujarat Home Minister Haren Pandya murder case

India, Japan to synergise socio-economic development-linked energies at Tokyo summit

August 11, 2011 at 3:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug.11 (ANI): Ushering in a new era of bilateral ties, India and Japan are synergising their energies towards socio-economic development - not within their own territories, but in Asia and across the world.

Mayawati Govt. orders CBI probe into Sachan death case

July 13, 2011 at 7:33 PM

Lucknow, July 13 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Government on Wednesday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the mysterious death of Deputy Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Yogendra Singh Sachan.

Merkel, Meira Kumar to inaugurate "Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities"

May 30, 2011 at 8:47 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): To commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations between Germany and India, Chancellor Angela Merkel and Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar will jointly inaugurate the fifteen-month celebrations titled "Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities" here on Tuesday.

Chopper business to fly high in India

March 9, 2011 at 6:52 PM

Bangalore/Kochi, Mar 9 (ANI): If things move in the right way, Indian skies would be seeing more choppers than ever before.

India-Japan global partnership to give new direction to way world looks today: Upadhyay

February 18, 2011 at 12:25 PM

Tokyo, Feb 18 (ANI): The upcoming India-Japan Global Partnership Summit 2011, which marks ten years of the announcement of the partnership, will initiate a new framework of working together between the two nations and give a new direction to the way the world looks like today.

Maharashtra ATS arrest Mutalik in Malegaon blast case

February 1, 2011 at 8:22 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (ANI): Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested Praveen Mutalik, an absconding accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blasts case.

Doctors stage strike over manhandling incident at Delhi hospital

November 6, 2010 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Nov.6 (ANI): About 250 doctors at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital here on Saturday refused to work, after a patient and his attendant manhandled a doctor at the hospital.

Jharkhand tribals protest against relocation away from tiger reserve area

October 30, 2010 at 1:58 PM

Palamu, Oct 30 (ANI): Villagers in Jharkhand Palamu district protested on Friday against the government's proposal to resettle them away from the core area of tiger reserve.

Uttar Pradesh Police arrest four BHU students on ragging charges

September 17, 2010 at 7:28 PM

Varanasi, Sep. 17 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police arrested four students of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) here on Friday for stripping a physically challenged student as part of ragging.

Researchers dismiss superbug controversy

August 14, 2010 at 1:49 PM

Varanasi/Chennai, Aug 14 (ANI): Experts across India on Friday said that the issue of superbug of Indian origin, or New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase (NDM-1), is unnecessarily being fuelled as similar resistances have been found in other parts of the world.

Researchers dismiss superbug controversy

August 14, 2010 at 1:17 PM

Varanasi/Chennai, Aug 14 (ANI): Experts across India on Friday said that the issue of superbug of Indian origin, or New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase (NDM-1), is unnecessarily being fuelled as similar resistances have been found in other parts of the world.

Malegaon blast case: Bombay HC brings backs MCOCA charge against Sadhvi Pragya

July 19, 2010 at 5:24 PM

Mumbai, July 19 (ANI): The Bombay High Court on Monday restored the application of the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in the 2008 Malegaon blast case against Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and others.

Mighty women of the Himalayas, turn into guardians of the mountains

April 10, 2010 at 7:16 PM

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand), April 8 (ANI): Though the issue of 'Women Empowerment' has become a buzzword in elite circles and among various political parties, the actual plight of the women in rural parts of the country seems yet to be thoroughly understood.

BJP to discuss price rise in Parliament

February 11, 2010 at 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani on Thursday said that the BJP would raise the issue of spiralling price rise in Parliament.

2001 Gujarat earthquake victims' families pay tribute to their deceased kids

January 26, 2010 at 7:23 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan.26 (ANI): As the country celebrated the 61st Republic Day of the country, survivors of the Gujarat earthquake remembered their loved ones who died in the natural calamity which shocked the country on January 26 in 2001.

Scientists, astrologers differ on annual solar eclipse's impact on the country

January 14, 2010 at 6:19 PM

Bangalore, Jan.14 (ANI): While scientists say this year's first annular solar eclipse will be just another eclipse and there is nothing to be anxious about, some astrologers say it may spell difficulties and destructions in the year ahead.

Japan seeks strong ties with India in Information Technologies

January 9, 2010 at 1:37 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (ANI): Japan's Internal Affairs and Communication Minister, Kazuhiro Haraguchi, has said that his country wants to strengthen its relationship with India in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).

VDOPIA launches VLIVE: Online live streaming ad insertion technology platform

January 8, 2010 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (ANI/Business Wire India): Vdopia, the leading online and mobile video monetization company today launched VLIVE - Dynamic Online Live Streaming Ad Insertion Technology Platform.

Varanasi astrologers predict recession free 2010

December 31, 2009 at 1:35 PM

Varanasi, Dec 31 (ANI): Varanasi has astrologers predicted that recession would be over in the year 2010.

Japanese Prime Minister brings fraternity, meets friends in Mumbai

December 28, 2009 at 7:15 PM

Mumbai, Dec.28 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's visit to India provides the country an opportunity to build firm relations with that country as Japan under his leadership has spoken of India as a pillar of the proposed relationship between India, Japan and leading Asian countries.