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

Indian-origin doctor in South Africa shot dead

May 14, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Durban, May 14 (IANS) An Indian-origin doctor was shot dead outside his surgery at Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.

Spinners are performing good in T20: Mushtaq Ahmed

May 7, 2013 at 5:44 PM

Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Pakistan's champion leggie Mushtaq Ahmed, who is a spin bowling consultant with Delhi Daredevils, has said spinners are playing crucial roles in the sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL).

Daredevils to bat against Sunrisers

May 4, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Hyderabad, May 4 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to bat in their Indian Premier League clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here Saturday.

Couple shot at in Delhi

May 4, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) A couple in their late 40s were shot at by unknown assailants in central Delhi Friday, police said Saturday.

Mathews to lead Sri Lanka in Champions Trophy, Ajantha snubbed

May 2, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Colombo, May 2 (IANS) Angelo Mathews will lead the Sri Lankan cricket team in the ICC Champions Trophy to be held next month in England, and spinner Ajantha Mendis has once been again overlooked for the 15-member squad announced Thursday.

Super Kings opt to bat against Daredevils

April 18, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat against Delhi Daredevils in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Thursday.

Delhi Daredevils under pressure to win Tuesday game

April 15, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Bangalore, April 15 (IANS) Smarting with four defeats in a row, Delhi Daredevils (DD) are under tremendous pressure to win Tuesday's league tie against hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Pepsi IPL-6 T-20 tournament at the Chinnaswamy stadium in this tech hub.

IPL scoreboard: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Daredevils

April 10, 2013 at 12:29 AM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils at the Wankhede Stadium here Tuesday.

Mumbai Indians to bat first

April 9, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Mumbai Indians captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat against Delhi Daredevils in their Indian Premier League tie at the Wankhede Stadium here Tuesday.

Devil may care Delhi look to proving point

April 2, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Delhi have always had a strong squad in Indian Premier League and have reached the semifinals thrice (2008, 2009, and 2012) -- but on all occasions Delhi Daredevils have faltered in the end and failed to make it to the finals on all three occasions.

Anti-malnutrition programme launched in Jharkhand

February 28, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Ranchi, Feb 28 (IANS) Jeevan Asha, an ambitious programme to free Jharkhand of malnutrition, was launched here Thursday.

People must back anti-AFSPA movement: Irom Sharmila

February 8, 2013 at 10:35 AM

Imphal, Feb 8 (IANS) Reiterating her decision to not accept awards till the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is withdrawn, Manipur's "Iron Lady" Irom Sharmila Chanu said people of the state must strengthen the movement against the "inhuman law".

Woman gang-raped in Delhi, four attackers arrested

February 7, 2013 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) A 24-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by four people, including one known to her, in west Delhi's Swaroop Nagar, police said Thursday. All her attackers have been arrested.

Army's rigidness making it difficult to amend AFSPA: Chidambaram

February 7, 2013 at 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has said the army's rigidness against any dilution or amendment to the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), is making it difficult for the government to move forward on this proposal.

AFSPA must replaced with amended CrPC: Mooshahary

January 27, 2013 at 12:40 PM

Shillong, Jan 27 (IANS) Meghalaya Governor R.S. Mooshahary Sunday advocated that the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) must be replaced with an amended Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) so that both security forces and civilians rights are protected.

Six minors rescued from Delhi job agencies

January 19, 2013 at 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Six teenagers, including four girls, were rescued from two placement agencies here which had forced them to work as domestic helps, police said Saturday. Two people were arrested.

AITA forms committee to look into concerns of rebel players

January 12, 2013 at 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA) will form a high-level committee to look into the issues raised by the rebel players who have made themselves unavailable for next month's Davis Cup tie against South Korea.

Priyan, Sivan, Mohanlal lend helping hand

January 12, 2013 at 12:57 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 12 (IANS) Indian film icons Priyadarshan, Santosh Sivan and Mohanlal have contributed hugely in giving a new lease of life to paan shop owner-turned-film director Suresh Krisshnan's new film.

Rebel players disappointed with AITA

January 11, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Indian tennis players who have rebelled against the All India Tennis Association (AITA) Friday said they were disappointed with the national body for having selected an inexperienced team for the Davis Cup Group I tie against South Korea instead of engaging with them in a dialogue.

Repeal AFSPA in Manipur, say rights activists

January 2, 2013 at 6:23 PM

Guwahati, Jan 2 (IANS) A conglomeration of civil society and rights groups from the northeastern region Wednesday asked the central government to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Manipur.

AATP Chennai Open: Tough openers for Somdev, Yuki

December 29, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Chennai, Dec 29 (IANS) The only two Indians in the singles main draw, Somdev Devvarman and Yuki Bhambri, both wildcards, face tough first opponents in the $430,000 ATP Chennai Open tennis tournament that commences here Monday.

Vardhan-Sanam get wildcards for Chennai Open

December 28, 2012 at 3:09 PM

Chennai, Dec 28 (IANS) India's talented tennis pair of Vishnu Vardhan and Sanam Singh has been given a wildcard for the doubles event of the Chennai Open starting Monday.

'Dalam' not about Maoists

November 9, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Chennai, Nov 9 (IANS) Upcoming bilingual action-thriller "Dalam" is not about Maoists, director Jeevan Reddy has clarified once again.

Yash Chopra had lyrical approach to filmmaking: Raakhee Gulzar

October 27, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Yesteryears actress Raakhee Gulzar, who did popular films like "Daag", "Kabhi Kabhie" and "Trishul" with Yash Chopra, says he had a lyrical approach towards filmmaking.

'Mayilu' intelligent, but not engrossing (Tamil Movie Review)

October 26, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Film: "Mayilu"; Cast: Shri, Shammu, Ananda Vel, Murugan and Ponnusamy; Director: Jeevan; Rating: **1/2

National Tennis: Women's prize money increased on Sania's suggestion

October 13, 2012 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The prize purse for women winners at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship was increased and brought at par with the men on Sania Mirza's suggestion here Saturday.

Nedunchezhiyan, Prerna crowned national tennis champions

October 13, 2012 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Prerna Bhambri and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan bagged the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship crowns in their respective categories at the R.K. Khanna Tennis Complex here Saturday.

National Tennis: Women's prize money increased on Sania's suggestion

October 13, 2012 at 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The prize purse for women winners at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship was increased and brought at par with the men on Sania Mirza's suggestion here Saturday.

Prerna, Nedunchezhiyan win national tennis crowns

October 13, 2012 at 3:04 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Prerna Bhambri and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan bagged the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship crowns in their respective categories here at the R.K. Khanna Tennis Complex Saturday.

National tennis: Prerna to face Rishika in women's final

October 12, 2012 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Top seeds Rishika Sunkara and Prerna Bhambri won in straight sets to enter the women's singles final of the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship Friday.

Top seeds in semi-finals of national tennis

October 11, 2012 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) There were hardly any upsets Thursday, paving the way for the top seeds to enter the singles semi-finals of the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship here at the R.K. Khanna Tennis Complex.

Top seeds advance in national tennis

October 8, 2012 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Top seeds had it easy on the opening day of the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship here Monday.

World Twenty20 Scoreboard: West Indies vs Sri Lanka

October 7, 2012 at 10:53 PM

Colombo, Oct 7 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard of the World Twenty20 final between West Indies and Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium here Sunday:

World T20 Final: West Indies to bat against Sri Lanka

October 7, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Colombo, Oct 7 (IANS) West Indies captain Darren Sammy won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the final of the World Twenty20 Championship at the R Premadasa Stadium here Sunday.

Good chance for youngsters to impress at national tennis

October 7, 2012 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) AS the old guard takes the backseat, Indian tennis will be looking for new faces as the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championships starts here Monday at the R.K.Khanna Tennis Complex.

Lanka set Pakistan 140 target in T20WC semi-final

October 4, 2012 at 9:10 PM

Colombo, Oct.4 (ANI): Sri Lanka has set Pakistan a target of 140 to get in the first semi-final of the Twenty20 World Cup.

Sri Lanka opt to bat against Pakistan

October 4, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Colombo, Oct 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jaywardene won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in the first semi-final of World Twenty20 cricket at the Premadasa Stadium here Thursday.

World Twenty20: Sri Lanka vs England

October 1, 2012 at 11:34 PM

Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Oct 1 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the World Twenty20 encounter between Sri Lanka and England in the Super Eights stage at the Pallekele International stadium here Monday.

England opt to field in must-win game

October 1, 2012 at 7:50 PM

Pallekele, Oct 1 (IANS) England won the toss and opted to bowl against Sri Lanka in a Super Eight match of the World Twenty20 tournament here Monday that they must win to remain in contention.

World T20 scoreboard: West Indies vs Sri Lanka

September 29, 2012 at 11:30 PM

Pallekele, Sep 29 (IANS) The scoreboard of the match between the West Indies and Sri Lanka in the World Twenty20 here Saturday.

World T20: West Indies elect to bat against Sri Lanka

September 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Sep 29 (IANS) West Indies won the toss and elected to bat against hosts Sri Lanka in the World Twenty20 Super Eight tie at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here Saturday.

World Twenty20 scoreboard: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand

September 27, 2012 at 7:54 PM

Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Sep 27 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Super Eights stage match of the World Twenty20 between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Stadium here Thursday. Sri Lanka won the match via the Super Over after it ended in a thrilling tie.

World T20: New Zealand elect to bat against Sri Lanka

September 27, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Pallekele, Sep 27 (IANS) New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the first Super Eight match of the World Twenty20 Championship here at Pallekele International Stadium Thursday.

World Twenty20 scoreboard: South Africa vs Sri Lanka

September 22, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Hambantota (Sri Lanka), Sep 22 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the World Twenty20 encounter between South Africa and Sri Lanka at the Mahinda Rahjapakse Cricket Stadium here Saturday.

World T20: Sri Lanka elect to field against South Africa

September 22, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Hambantota, Sep 22 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene won the toss and elected to field against South Africa in a match shortened to seven overs due to rain at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium here Saturday.

World T20: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe scoreboard

September 18, 2012 at 11:57 PM

Hambantota, Sep 18 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard of the Group C match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe at the ICC World Twenty20 here Tuesday.

Ajantha Mendis spins Sri Lanka to thumping win (Roundup)

September 18, 2012 at 11:33 PM

Hambantota, Sep 18 (IANS) Sri Lanka started their World Twenty20 campaign in convincing fashion, spinning a clueless Zimbabwe out of the game by 82 runs here Tuesday. Off-spinner Ajantha Mendis took six wickets for eight runs, the best figures in T20 Internationals.

Sri Lanka score an easy win in World T20 opener

September 18, 2012 at 11:09 PM

Hambantota, Sep 18 (IANS) Sri Lanka hammered Zimbabwe by 82 runs in the World Twenty opener here Tuesday with off-spinner Ajantha Mendis taking six wickets in four overs.

Sri Lanka post 182/4 in World T20 opener

September 18, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Hambantota, Sep 18 (IANS) Sri Lanka posted a formidable 182 for four against Zimbabwe in the World Twenty20 Championship opener at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium here Tuesday.

Zimbabwe opt to field against Sri Lanka in World T20 opener

September 18, 2012 at 7:49 PM

Hambantota, Sep 18 (IANS) Zimabwe won the toss and decided to field against Sri Lanka in the World Twenty20 Championship opener here Tuesday.

Pathan, Dhoni take India to victory in World T20 warm-up

September 15, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Colombo, Sep 15 (IANS) Mahendra Singh Dhoni struck a timely half-century while Irfan Pathan picked up five wickets to steer India to a 26-run win over Sri Lanka in their first warm-up game for the World Twenty20 beginning Sep 18.

India win practice match against Sri Lanka

September 15, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Colombo, Sept 15 (ANI): Riding on captain M.S. Dhoni and Irfan Pathan's fine show, India overpowered hosts Sri Lanka in their practice game by 26 runs, ahead of the T20 World Cup.

'Invisible' QR codes set to make counterfeit bank notes history

September 12, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Washington, Sept. 12 (ANI): An invisible quick response (QR) code has been created by researchers in an attempt to increase security on printed documents and reduce the possibility of counterfeiting, a problem which costs governments and private industries billions of pounds each year.

Purple Haze triumph in Mumbai district football

August 7, 2012 at 7:45 PM

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Purple Haze SC did well to pull off a narrow 2-1 win against Sterkem Pharma in a Third Division match of the Mumbai District Football Association League, played at the St Xavier's ground at Parel Tuesday.

Rajesh Khanna movies hit online, 'Aradhana' most popular

August 7, 2012 at 5:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Rajesh Khanna's classic movies "Aradhana" and "Haathi Mere Saathi" emerged as the late superstar's most popular films among online users during the month of July, when he breathed his last.

Delhi's growth rate is the highest in the country:Sheila Dikshit

August 5, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has said that Delhi has achieved a growth rate of 11 percent, which is the highest in the country.

Myneni, Prasanth in semis of ITF meet

August 2, 2012 at 7:07 PM

Chennai, Aug 2 (IANS) Third seeded Saketh Myneni along with Antoine Escoffier from France, and Korea's Hyun-Woo Nam entered the semi-finals with comfortable victories in the ITF Futures men's tennis tournament here Thursday.

Selvaraj knocks out Jeong at ITF meet

July 31, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Chennai, July 31 (IANS) Local challenger Ajai Selvaraj upset fifth seeded Korean Suk-Young Jeong of South Korea 7-6 (2), 6-3, and joined fellow-Indians Jeevan Nedunchezhyan, Ranjeet Virali-Murugesan and Vijay Sundar Prasanth in the third round of the GNC ITF Futures men's tennis tournament here Tuesday.

Sri Lanka bat in third ODI

July 28, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Colombo, July 28 (IANS) Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat against India in the third One-day International at the Premadasa Stadium here Saturday.

Rajesh Khanna's evergreen songs

July 18, 2012 at 5:44 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) It was not only Rajesh Khanna's persona that charmed audiences, but his songs were equally popular. From romantic numbers like "Mere Sapnon ki Raani", "Jai jai Shiv Shankar" to soothing ones like "Zindagi kaisi hai paheli" and "Achha to hum chalte hain", his songs were equally popular among his fans.

Sri Lanka to end colonial-era telegram service

July 17, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Colombo, July 17 (Xinhua-ANI): Sri Lanka is finalizing plans to end the age-old telegram service citing unprofitability due to e- mail and other forms of communication, a minister said here on Tuesday.

Aamir Dalvi replaces Dakssh Ajit Singh in 'Chhal...'

June 21, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) Dakssh Ajit Singh quit "Chhal Sheh Aur Maat" just after one episode of the TV show, and actor Aamir Dalvi has now taken over the negative role. He says he is "loving it".

ITF Tennis: Vishnu pockets title

June 16, 2012 at 10:50 PM

Bangalore, June 16 (IANS) Davis Cupper Vishnu Vardhan overcame top seed Ti Chen (Chinese Taipei) 6-2, 4-6, 6-1, in the rain-interrupted final of the $10,000 Toyota ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament here Saturday for his second consecutive title.

Chen faces Vardhan in ITF title round

June 15, 2012 at 8:47 PM

Bangalore, June 15 (IANS) Top Seed Ti Chen of Chinese Taipei, ranked 301, saved a match point to beat a feisty fourth seed Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan 3-6, 7-6 (7), 6-4 in the semi-finals and set up a title clash with second seed Vishnu Vardhan who defeated fifth seed Ranjeet Virali Murugesan 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-3 in the $10,000 Toyota ITF Open Men's Futures tennis tournament here Friday.

Chen stumbles into semis of ITF meet

June 14, 2012 at 6:08 PM

Bangalore, June 14 (IANS) Top seed Ti Chen (Chinese Taipei) survived a scare while overcoming un-seeded Ashwin Vijayragavan 7-6 (7), 6-3 in 102 minutes en route to the semi-finals of the $10,000 Toyota ITF Futures men's tennis tournament here Thursday.

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.

Top seed Chen bows out of ITF meet

June 7, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Mysore, June 7 (IANS) Eighth seeded Kittiphong Wachiramanowong from Thailand pulled off the biggest upset of the competition by knocking out top seed Ti Chen (Chinese Taipei) 6-2, 7-6(5) en route to the semi-finals of the Zuari Garden City Mysore ITF Open tennis tournament here Thursday.

PHO gave Karamveer Award to late Sunil Dutt

June 6, 2012 at 12:14 PM

The Peoples Health Organisation (PHO) gave Karamveer Award to the legend actor, parliamentarian and social worker late Sunil Dutt for his special efforts to the welfare of society.

Myneni packs off Murugesan in ITF meet

June 5, 2012 at 6:48 PM

Mysore, June 5 (IANS) Unseeded Saket Myneni extended his sway over Ranjeet Virali Murugesan by defeating the sixth seed 6-3, 6-4 in 68 minutes and moved into the second round of the Zuari Garden City Mysore ITF Open Men's Futures tennis tournament here Tuesday.

States should review the AFSPA, says rights panel

May 31, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Shillong, May 31 (IANS) India's apex human rights panel Thursday said it has no jurisdiction to recommend to the state governments to repeal the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), but has asked them to consider review of the controversial legislation.

Spiritual leader Wamanrao Pai dead

May 30, 2012 at 10:23 AM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Renowned spiritual leader and social reformer Satguru Shri Wamanrao Pai passed away late Tuesday at Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, an official said. He was 89.

Sri Lanka names separate T20, ODI squads for Pak series

May 25, 2012 at 1:08 PM

Colombo, May 25 (ANI): Sri Lanka has announced separate Twenty20 and one-day squads for the home series against Pakistan, which is scheduled to start next month.

Bollywood careers to make or break this Friday (IANS Preview)

May 8, 2012 at 6:55 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) "Dangerous Ishhq" and "Ishaqzaade" - both films releasing this Friday - will play a pivotal role in the careers of their actors. While the former marks the comeback of Karisma Kapoor after a sabbatical of six years, the latter is the launchpad of filmmaker Boney Kapoor's son Arjun.

Karnataka to see 10 weeks of ITF action

May 8, 2012 at 4:14 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association will host 10 weeks of International Tennis Federation (ITF) circuit, with the first event scheduled to be held at Mandya from May 28 to June 3.

Rajasthan CM Gehlot turns 62, recommits to work for people of the state

May 4, 2012 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi/Jaipur, May 4 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot turned 62 on May 3, and used the occasion to rededicate and recommit himself to the task of working for the development of the state and the welfare of its people.

Malik leads way into last eight of ITF tennis

May 2, 2012 at 7:04 PM

Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Top seed Vijayant Malik eased past Ronak Manuja 7-5, 6-3 to lead the field into the quarter-finals of the MCC-SR Subramaniam ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament here Wednesday.

Sharma ousts Giner in ITF tennis

May 1, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Kaza Vinayak Sharma of India caused an upset when he ousted second seeded Marc Giner from Spain 6-3, 7-6(3) in the first round of the MCC-SR Subramaniam ITF men's Futures tennis tournament, here Tuesday.

Amendments to AFSPA pending, says Chidambaram

March 31, 2012 at 8:24 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) A day after the United Nations Special Rapporteur asked India to repeal the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, Home Minister P. Chidambaram Saturday said his ministry has sought amendments in the AFSPA which were pending before the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS).

Bollywood pays last respects to late veteran actor Shammi Kapoor

August 15, 2011 at 1:55 PM

Mumbai, Aug.15 (ANI):Bollywood is grief-stricken over the demise of veteran actor Shammi Kapoor who passed away at a Mumbai hospital on Sunday morning.

Injured Malinga could miss one-day matches against Australia

July 31, 2011 at 3:04 PM

Colombo, July 31(ANI): Australia's hopes for winning the limited- overs matches against Sri Lanka have received a boost with injured paceman Lasith Malinga's ruled out from the team squad for the limited-over matches.

Sri Lanka name ODI and Twenty20 squad for Australia tour

July 21, 2011 at 10:31 AM

Colombo, July 21(ANI): Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the ODI and Twenty20 squad for next month's tour of Australia.

Supreme Court appointment of SIT, a slap in Centre's face: A. B. Bardhan

July 7, 2011 at 12:28 PM

Patna, July 7 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) General Secretary A. B. Bardhan has said the appointment of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) by the Supreme Court to probe the black money case is a slap on the face of the UPA Government.

Government to study SC order on black money and will act: Mukherjee

July 5, 2011 at 12:00 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that the government will take suitable action on the issue of black money after going through the Supreme Court's directive to constitute a special investigation team (SIT) to probe unaccounted money stashed away by Indians in foreign banks.

BJP seeks law to declare black money as national asset

July 4, 2011 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (ANI): Hours after the Supreme Court appointed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to help track undeclared money stashed abroad by Indians, he Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday sought a new law under which the black money stashed away in safe havens abroad should be declared a national asset.

Regional film festivals promote spirit of national integration: Ambika Soni

April 15, 2011 at 9:41 PM

New Delhi, Apr 15(ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni on Friday said that the endeavour of the Directorate of Film Festival in promoting non-mainstream, regional cinema, and in taking cinema beyond the metropolis has evoked popular response across the country.

No power scarcity in Delhi: Dikshit

September 16, 2010 at 6:50 PM

New Delhi, Sept.16 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today rejected suggestions that there was a shortage of power in the national capital, and added that there is no scarcity in the availability of power.

Cabinet to decide on AFSPA's future, says Chidambaram

April 3, 2010 at 9:04 PM

Itanagar, Apr 3 (ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday said the Central Cabinet would decide the future of the Armed Forces (Special) Power Act (AFSPA).

Northeastern youths making mark in all walks of life

March 10, 2010 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Mar 10 (ANI): Talented people from northeast are making a mark in different fields across the country.

Congress leaders from Telangana to discuss JAC issue

February 1, 2010 at 12:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): Abiding by the ultimatum issued by Union Law and Justice Minister M Veerappa Moily that the party would act tough on them if they did not disassociate themselves with the all-party Joint Action Committee (JAC), the Telangana Congress leaders are expected to meet on Monday to discuss the issue.

Kashmir's Rukhsana wins Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak

January 8, 2010 at 5:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (ANI): The President of India has approved the conferment of Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards to 53 people including Rukhsana Kosser who killed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Abu Osama in September 2009 in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Mass marriage ceremony in Amritsar

January 1, 2010 at 12:51 PM

Amritsar, Jan 1 (ANI): At least 51 poor couples tied the nuptial knot at a mass marriage ceremony that was held near Amritsar on Thursday (December 31).

Life insurance agents protest against D. Swarup Committee's recommendations

December 11, 2009 at 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11(ANI): Thousands of agents of the Life Insurance Agent's Federation of India on Friday staged a protest against the recommendations of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Chairman D. Swarup, in the national capital.

Telangana issue: TRS chief to go on indefinite hunger strike

November 28, 2009 at 12:59 PM

Medak (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 29 (ANI): The Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) president, K Chandrashekhar Rao, will begin a fast unto death on Sunday at Siddipet in Medak district of Andhra Pradesh, pressing for statehood to Telangana region.

Sri Lanka Govt. imposes tax on charities working for civil war victims

July 6, 2009 at 12:19 PM

Colombo, July 6 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Government has imposed a 0.9 per cent tax on all funding for aid groups, hampering their efforts to help victims of Sri Lanka's recent civil war.

Three killed over water dispute in Madhya Pradesh

May 14, 2009 at 3:21 PM

Bhopal, May 14 (IANS) Three members of a family were murdered here in a dispute over water, police said Thursday.

Director Daththu's 'Machcha' disappoints

May 3, 2009 at 3:17 PM

Film: 'Machcha'; Cast: Jeevan, Saritha Jain, Ramesh Bhat, Rajan P. Dev, Anand Raj, Dharma, Sathya Prakash and others; Writer-Director: Daththu; Producer: Sunil Parekh; Cinematographer: A.C. Mahendar; Music Director: Arjun; Editor: K.M. Prakash; Ratings: *

Awaiting poll results, Bangaloreans prepare wish-list for new leaders

May 3, 2009 at 11:32 AM

Bangalore, May 3 (IANS) The elections in India's tech hub are over and while Bangaloreans await the poll results, citizen groups have drawn up a wish list of what they want the new leaders to do.

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.

George Fernandes files nomination as independent

April 1, 2009 at 3:52 PM

Patna, April 1 (IANS) Veteran socialist leader George Fernandes, denied a ticket by the Janata Dal-United (JD-U), Wednesday filed his nomination papers as an independent candidate from Muzaffarpur constituency in Bihar, hours after he was reported to have taken ill.