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

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

Bengal unveils draft industrial policy

May 19, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) The West Bengal government has unveiled its draft industrial policy after a long wait to woo entrepreneurs by showcasing the state as an attractive investment destination.

Bengal unveils draft industrial policy after long wait

May 19, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) The West Bengal government has unveiled its draft industrial policy after a long wait to woo entrepreneurs by showcasing the state as an attractive investment destination.

Divorce news not true, says Chitrangada

May 13, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Chitrangada Singh woke up on Saturday morning to headlines and television reports claiming she had obtained a divorce by "mutual consent" with her golfer husband Jyoti Randhawa. But the actress denies the report completely.

Small screen wishes a happy Mother's Day

May 11, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) It's Mother's day Sunday and TV celebrities are not inhibited when it comes to expressing their love for their mothers. From Shweta Tiwari to Rahul Mahajan, everybody feels that no one can understand a child better than the mother.

'Mahabharata' my dream project: Dasari

May 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) Veteran Telugu director Dasari Narayana Rao, who recently announced six Telugu projects, says that his "Mahabharata" dream project is among them and that he wants to take the epic to global audiences.

Nagaland Governor releases book on Northeast cuisine

May 3, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Dimapur, May 3 (ANI): The variations in cuisine from region to region in India is quite staggering. In a major boost to exploration of the food culture of different tribes and communities of northeast, Nagaland Governor Dr. Ashwani Kumar recently released a book titled 'Food Trail- discovering food culture of NE India.'

Quack held for bid to sell baby for Rs.3 lakh

May 2, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) A quack from Ghaziabad and his woman accomplice were arrested in Delhi while trying to sell a two-month-old baby for Rs.3 lakh, police said Thursday.

Dasari Narayana Rao announces five Telugu films

April 27, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Hyderabad, April 27 (IANS) Veteran Telugu filmmaker and politician Dasari Narayana Rao Saturday announced he will wield the megaphone for five Telugu films, including one titled "Vaddi Kaasula Vaadu", in which he will also act.

UN Women condemns Delhi minor's rape

April 24, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The United Nations has deplored the continuing cases of sexual violence in India, including the rape of a five-year-old girl in Delhi.

Minor girl raped by neighbour in Delhi

April 18, 2013 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A five-year-old girl was raped several times by her neighbour who abducted and kept her hostage inside his flat here for two days, said police Thursday.

Still many mysteries to unfold in 'Amrit Manthan': Ankita Sharma

April 13, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Interesting twists and turns in TV show "Amrit Manthan" have kept viewers glued to it, but actress Ankita Sharma, who plays Nimrit in it, says there are still many mysteries to unfold.

Bangladesh keen to honour Indian soldiers killed in 1971

April 12, 2013 at 7:09 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Bangladesh has requested India for the names of around "8,000 Indian soldiers" killed while fighting Pakistani forces in the 1971 war of liberation so it could honour them, the country's visiting minister Hasanul Haq Inu said here Friday.

'Bangladesh keen to cite contribution of Indian soldiers killed in 1971'

April 11, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) After honoring prominent Indians for their help in the 1971 war of liberation, Bangladesh would also like to acknowledge the contribution Indian soldiers who were killed fighting Pakistani forces in the war, Bangladesh Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasanul Haq Inu said here Thursday.

Ormsby keeps lead at Panasonic Open India

April 6, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Australian Wade Ormsby survived a nightmarish front nine to keep a one shot lead over Lam Chih-Bing (73) at the end of the third day of the Panasonic Open India.

Fundamentals of India's ties with neighbours strong: Khurshid

April 1, 2013 at 11:32 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The fundamentals of India's relations with its neighbours are strong and any turbulence is a passing fancy, said External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid here Monday.

Drunk man opens fire at Delhi lawmaker's office, arrested

March 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) A 45-year-old drunk man was arrested for firing in the air at the office of a Congress legislator here Tuesday morning, said police.

Japan music school set for launch in Kolkata

March 19, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Kolkata, March 19 (IANS) With a focus on education with entertainment and an all-round approach to learning music, the Roland School of Music (RSM), Japan, opens its doors in Kolkata March 21.

Avantha Masters: Aiken takes three-shot lead

March 16, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Greater Noida, March 16 (IANS) Thomas Aiken, who chose golf ahead of cricket and tennis because it offered better scenery, could enjoy it even more Sunday as he grabbed a three-shot lead Saturday in the Avantha Masters at the Jaypee Greens Resort.

SBI-Sail Open: Kapur seeks elusive win at DGC

March 5, 2013 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India's Shiv Kapur will seek a first professional victory at his home course, the Delhi Golf Club, where he tees up in the SAIL-SBI Open golf tournament beginning Wednesday.

Scott Barr hopes to raise the bar at SAIL-SBI Open

March 4, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) A fired-up Scott Barr of Australia tees up at the SAIL-SBI Open Wednesday at the Delhi Golf Club here.

Chawalit leads Asian Tour cast at SAIL-SBI Open

March 1, 2013 at 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) In-form Thai golfer Chawalit Plaphol will lead a cosmopolitan cast of Asian Tour champions when the region's premier Tour heads to the $300,000 SAIL-SBI Open next week.

Bhullar, Lahiri eye strong start to season

February 27, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India's rising stars Gaganjeet Bhullar and Anirban Lahiri will be targeting a home victory when they make their 2013 Asian Tour debuts at the $300,000 SAIL-SBI Open golf tournament next week.

Photo exhibition 'Picture Perfect Delhi' inaugurated

February 26, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit inaugurates the photo exhibition ?Picture Perfect Delhi? and gave away the prize to the winners. The exhibition was dedicated to a month long photography contest, which is understood to be the first of its kind event in India dedicated to a city

Working as hard as my first film: Chitrangada Singh

February 24, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Actress Chitrangada Singh, who has been part of films like "Hazaaron Khwaishen Aisi", "Yeh Saali Zindagi" and "Inkaar", says she works as hard in her films as she did in her debut project.

Govt. must explain why Hyderabad terror strike could not be avoided: Mulayam

February 22, 2013 at 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday condemned Thursday evening's twin bomb blasts in Hyderabad and questioned why the government had been unable to prevent these incidents despite having relevant intelligence inputs.

Emotional satisfaction in relationships important: Chitrangada

February 18, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Actress Chitrangada Singh, who is married to golfer Jyoti Singh Randhawa, says being emotionally satisfied in a relationship is extremely important to her - just as it is for her on-screen character Anushka in upcoming film "I, Me aur Main".

Silverglades Delhi win Louis Philippe Golf Trophy

February 17, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 17 (IANS) Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Order of Merit winner Shamim Khan and second placed Rashid Khan came up with a solid back nine performance to help Silverglades Delhi defeat DLF Gurgaon 3-0 to lift the second edition Louis Philippe at the Jaypee Greens Golf Resort here Sunday.

Air hostess Geetika's mother cremated, another note for son found

February 16, 2013 at 10:17 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Former air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother, who committed suicide by hanging herself, alleging harassment from those named for her daughter's suicide, was cremated Saturday. She left another suicide note for her son, asking him to be "strong," police said.

Geetika's mother left another note for son

February 16, 2013 at 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Former air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother, who committed suicide by hanging herself inside her house here Friday evening, left another suicide note for her son, asking him to be "strong," police said.

Surbhi Jyoti happy with response to 'Qubool Hai'

February 15, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Surbhi Jyoti, lead actress of TV show "Qubool Hai", is happy with the response to the show, and credits its "wonderful team" for its success.

Delhi girl sustains bullet injury mysteriously

February 8, 2013 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) A probe is on into how an eight-year-old girl received a bullet injury in her leg, police said Friday, adding her father was not able to give a credible account.

Notice to Buddhadeb for questioning Mamata's honesty

February 6, 2013 at 10:35 PM

Kolkata, Feb 6 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress Wednesday slapped a legal notice on former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and demanded an apology from him for questioning his successor Mamata Banerjee's honesty.

Trinamool slams Buddhadeb for questioning Mamata's honesty

February 6, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Kolkata, Feb 6 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress Wednesday demanded an apology from former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee who had questioned Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's "honesty".

PM pays homage to the unknown soldier

January 26, 2013 at 10:08 AM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) India's 64th Republic Day celebrations began Saturday with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh paying homage to the unknown soldier at the India Gate war memorial in the heart of the capital.

Activists demand land for vulnerable communities

January 22, 2013 at 11:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Dalit land rights activists from across the country have demanded equitable distribution of arable land, especially for the landless and vulnerable communities.

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.

Army ready for all challenges, says Bikram Singh

January 15, 2013 at 2:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Indian Army is ready for "all challenges", General Bikram Singh said Tuesday, a day after he asserted the force's right to retaliate for the beheading of a soldier by Pakistan troops.

Army ready for all challenges: chief

January 15, 2013 at 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Indian Army is ready for "all challenges", General Bikram Singh said Tuesday, a day after he asserted the army's right to retaliate for the beheading of a soldier by Pakistanis.

Army prepared to face all challenges, says chief

January 15, 2013 at 12:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Indian Army is prepared to face all internal and external challenges faced by the country, army chief General Bikram Singh said Tuesday amid continued tensions with Pakistan over the brutal killing of two Indian soldiers along the Line of Control (LoC).

Probe ordered into inflammatory poem in Mumbai police magazine

January 14, 2013 at 10:25 PM

Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) The Mumbai police Monday ordered a probe into an allegedly inflamatory poem penned by a woman traffic police inspector after the August 2012 Azad Maidan riots, an official said.

Delhi Gang Rape: Five accused appear in court

January 7, 2013 at 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan.7 (ANI): The five accused of gang raping a 23-year-old woman on a running bus on the night of December 16 last year, were produced before Metropolitan Magistrate Jyoti Kler in Saket on Monday morning, even as the age of the sixth accused, said to be a minor, continues to be a matter of debate.

Two Delhi gang-rape accused want to turn state's witness

January 6, 2013 at 10:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Two accused in the brutal Dec 16 gang-rape of the paramedical intern Sunday expressed their desire to become witnesses on behalf of the state in the case.

Munirka bus stop becomes a memorial

December 29, 2012 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) A bus stop in south Delhi's Munirka area from where the young woman boarded a bus in which she was gang-raped turned Saturday into a memorial after she passed away in Singapore.

Delhi Police assures aid to constable's family

December 25, 2012 at 6:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) The Delhi Police will provide all aid to the family of constable Subhash Chand Tomar who died after being badly beaten up during protests against the gang-rape of a 23-year-old physiotherapist, Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar said Tuesday.

Chopra sets early pace at Shubhkamna Champions golf

December 21, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Noida, Dec 21 (IANS) Daniel Chopra took the first round lead on the opening day of the Shubhkamna Champions golf tournament, an event hosted by Jeev Milkha Singh, at the Noida Golf Club here Friday.

Two humble servants of Jesus (Book Review)

December 17, 2012 at 2:30 PM

Book: "The Mother and The Sister"; Author: Cyriac Thomas; Publisher: Konark; Pages: 195; Price: Rs.595

India commemorates 41st anniversary of its 1971 war victory

December 16, 2012 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): India on Sunday paid tribute to its martyred soldiers, on the occasion of the 41st anniversary of its victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war that resulted in the liberation of East Pakistan now called Bangladesh.

Gogoi unhappy with Guwahati molestation case verdict

December 10, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Guwahati, Dec 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Monday expressed his unhappiness over the court verdict in the July 9 molestation case, and warned those who had investigated the case of action if any lapse was found.

Guwahati Molestation Case: Court convicts 11 accused

December 7, 2012 at 7:56 PM

Guwahati, Dec.7 (ANI): The chief judicial magistrate of Assam's Kamrup District on Friday convicted the eleven accused in the sensational G.S. Road molestation case that took place in Guwahati on July 9 last year.

Guwahati molestation: 11 accused get two years jail, four let off

December 7, 2012 at 7:24 PM

Guwahati, Dec 7 (IANS) A local court Friday convicted 11 of the total 16 accused of the infamous G.S. Road molestation case here and sentenced them to two years jail each. Four were acquitted due to lack of evidence while one accused was found to be a juvenile.

I'v never seen any daily soaps: TV actress Surbhi Jyoti

December 6, 2012 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Before landing the lead role in "Qubool Hai", actress Surbhi Jyoti had never watched any daily soap. She says it was sheer luck that she got caught in the TV show mania.

Disabled children call for special toilet, ramps

December 4, 2012 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Yashaswi Kumud, 13, a Class eight student from a village in Bhopal feels agonised as others watch her crawl up the stairs, grabbing on to walls for support every time she visits the unclean toilets in her school. The ordeal often is the reason for her skipping school.

Women tea garden workers in West Bengal facing poverty

December 2, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Siliguri (West Bengal), Dec. 2 (ANI): Women workers of tea gardens in Siliguri District, West Bengal, are facing poverty.

SP, BSP trade charges in UP assembly

November 29, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Lucknow, Nov 29 (IANS) Samajwadi party members and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) legislators Thursday traded charges in the assembly here, accusing one another of trying to hoodwink the backwards castes.

Potatoes from Himachal's cold deserts reap profits (Lead, superseding earlier story)

November 26, 2012 at 3:35 PM

Manali, Nov 26 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's potatoes, grown in the cold deserts of the Lahaul Valley, have been reaping profits for the growers; farmers are happy that the humble 'aloo' commands a good price this season.

Sweet potatoes from Himachal's cold deserts reap profits

November 26, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Manali, Nov 26 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's sweet potatoes, grown in the cold deserts of the Lahaul Valley, have been reaping profits for the growers who say the vegetable's price remains at a sweet high this season.

Shopkeeper, son fired at by robbers

November 21, 2012 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) A 75?year?old shopkeeper was shot and injured by unidentified masked men in their attempt to rob him here, police said Wednesday. When his son tried to intervene, the robbers also opened fire at him.

India and Singapore review security ties

November 21, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 21 (ANI): India and Singapore have agreed to further enhance the bilateral defence relationship in the mutual interest of both countries, as it would contribute to regional peace and stability.

Junior women's hockey probables pruned to 33

November 19, 2012 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The Hockey India (HI) selection committee pruned the list of junior women's probables to 33 players during the two?day selection trials which concluded at the Aish Bagh Hockey Stadium and Mayur Park Stadium in Bhopal.

Golfer Jeev Milkha Singh to host invitational

November 16, 2012 at 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh announced here Friday that he will host the inaugural edition of the invitational Shubhkamna Champions at the Noida Golf Course (NGC) Dec 21?23.

Bhullar look to seal Order of Merit in Hong Kong

November 13, 2012 at 2:35 PM

Hong Kong, Nov 13 (IANS) India's Gaganjeet Bhullar believes he can produce another standout performance that will see him become the next Indian to win the Asian Tour Order of Merit when the UBS Hong Kong Open golf tees off Thursday.

Emotional scenes are tiring: Sneha Wagh

November 13, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) It is not a cakewalk to do high voltage emotional scenes on TV shows, says Sneha Wagh, best known for her title role in "Jyoti". She says that melodramatic sequences are often tiring.

Italian troopers showcase medieval art of waving flags of Europe in Jaipur

November 8, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Jaipur, Nov. 8 (ANI): Italian troopers showcased their talent with an aim to reintroduce the medieval art of waving flags of Europe in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Indian Open: Wiratchant pips Ramsay in play-off

October 21, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Bangalore, Oct 21 (IANS) Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand sensationally won his third Asian Tour title this season at the Hero Indian Open golf tournament by defeating Richie Ramsay of Scotland on the first play-off hole at the KGA course here Sunday.

Ramsay keeps lead in Indian Open

October 20, 2012 at 8:54 PM

Bangalore, Oct 20 (IANS) Scotland's Richie Ramsay struggled with his cold putter but held on to the lead he has had since day one to move to 11-under at the end of third round of the Hero Indian Open golf tournament at the KGA course, here Saturday.

Six held for gang-rape of Bangalore law student

October 20, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Bangalore, Oct 20 (IANS) Six youth were arrested for the alleged gang-rape of a 21-year-old law student Oct 13 in the Bangalore University campus while two more suspects are absconding, a top police official said Saturday.

Mamata's 10-day puja holiday questioned (West Bengal Newsletter)

October 20, 2012 at 3:42 PM

Kolkata, Oct 20 (IANS) As a feisty opposition leader, she lost no opportunity to pull up the then Left front government for the lack of work culture in West Bengal. Now, when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has offered a ten-day holiday for state government officials this Durga Puja, there is surprise, and there are sniggers.

India pays homage to 1962 China war martyrs

October 20, 2012 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Paying homage to Indian soldiers who fought the war with China 50 years ago, Defence Minister A.K. Antony Saturday said India has modernised its military infrastructure and stressed that its armed forces were capable of protecting the country against any such threat in future.

Arunachalees led by Nabam Tuki pay tributes to martyrs of 1962 India-China war

October 20, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Itanagar, Oct 20 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the India-China war of 1962 on the occasion of 50 years of one of the most disastrous wars in the history of India.

India first time honour to 1962 India-China war martyr

October 20, 2012 at 11:38 AM

For the first time honouring the soldiers who died in the 1962 Sino-India war, which India lost to China and lost about 4,000 soldiers and officers, India after 50 years organize a homage function on Saturday.........

India honours for first time martyrs of 1962 war

October 20, 2012 at 10:14 AM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): India's top defence brass, including Defence Minister AK Antony, Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh, and the three service chiefs were present at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in New Delhi today to honour the martyrs of the 1962 India-China war.

India pays homage to 1962 war martyrs

October 20, 2012 at 9:58 AM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) India Saturday paid homage to Indian soldiers who died in the 1962 war with China.

Five amateurs make the cut at Indian Open

October 19, 2012 at 7:50 PM

Bangalore, Oct 19 (IANS) In what may be a record of sorts, five amateurs made the halfway cut at the Hero Indian Open golf tournament here Friday, in contrast to last year when none made it past the second round.

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.

Ramsay ahead by three shots at Indian Open

October 19, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Bangalore, Oct 19 (IANS) Richie Ramsay of Scotland birdied four of his closing five holes as he raced into a three-shot lead at the halfway stage of the $1.25 million Hero Indian Open Golf at the KGA course here Friday as he fired a second successive five-under-par 66 for a 10-under-par 132.

Hrithik makes coffee for a fan

October 15, 2012 at 3:16 PM

Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan went out of the way to make Jyoti Vishwakarma, one of his crazy fans, feel comfortable by making coffee for her when he met her for an episode of "Live My Life".

Mamata has higher ambitions, says Congress

October 12, 2012 at 6:12 PM

Kolkata, Oct 12 (IANS) The Congress Friday said Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's attempt to garner support against the union government's recent economic reforms was aimed at fulfilling "higher ambitions" in national politics.

Lawyer of accused held in Rs.5.25 crore heist

October 10, 2012 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) A woman lawyer of an accused in last month's Rs.5.25 crore heist here was arrested for helping her client hide a part of the robbed money, police said Wednesday.

Science for national development is theme of 100th science congress

October 10, 2012 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) How can science be used to aid the development process in India, will be the focal theme of the centenary session next year of the Indian Science Congress (ISC), officials said Wednesday.

Gleeson aims to defend his Indian Open title

October 7, 2012 at 9:57 AM

Bangalore, Oct 7 (IANS) Australian golfer David Gleeson hopes to turn the corner with a successful title defence at the $1.25 million Hero Indian Open to be held here from Oct 18 to 21.

Jyoti Sharma gives royal touch to WIFW ensemble (With Image)

October 2, 2012 at 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Jyoti Sharma's forte is bold cuts and designs, but for the 20th edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) spring-summer, she takes inspiration from the royals. She will present designs personifying modern Indian princess and says her collection is meant for those who don't follow crowd.

Mamata's mimicry of a piece with India's smear politics

September 30, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Kolkata, Sep 30 (IANS) The West Bengal chief minister might not find cartoons about her funny, but she is happy enough to mimic the prime minister. The widely telecast scenes of Mamata Banerjee imitating the genial Manmohan Singh have raised much debate and derision and have again put the spotlight on India's smear politics.

Seven of snatcher gang held in Delhi

September 29, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Seven people belonging to a dreaded gang of snatchers have been arrested here for motorcycle-borne robberies and for possessing illegal arms, police said Saturday.

Trinamool vies for leftist space in Bengal (West Bengal newsletter)

September 29, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Kolkata, S Sep 29 (IANS) The young speaker was ranting about how the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund were forcing the government to bow to foreign multinational companies at the cost of small farmers and traders.

UPA has forfeited mandate to govern: BJP

September 28, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Surajkund (Haryana), Sep 28 (IANS) The BJP said Friday the Congress-led UPA government had forfeited the mandate to govern, adding that the BJP could give a new direction to the country.

Trinamool moves against ex-Congress MLA

September 21, 2012 at 2:35 PM

Kolkata, Sep 21 (IANS) Trinamool Congress leader Sovandeb Chattopadhyay Friday said he will move a privilege motion against former Congress legislator Arunava Ghosh on charges of insulting assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee.

Ex-army man guns down Delhi doctor, held

September 19, 2012 at 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) A cardiologist at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in the national capital was shot dead here early Wednesday by a former army man who claimed to be the husband of the doctor's maid, police said. The accused has been arrested.

Akhilesh Yadav calls on Mamata Banerjee

September 12, 2012 at 8:58 PM

Kolkata, Sep 12 (IANS) On a day when the Samajwadi Party (SP) indicated it would prefer Left parties over the Trinamool Congress for the Third Front, party leader Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said her government was working as per people's expectations.

Akhilesh Yadav calls on Mamata Banerjee

September 12, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Kolkata, Sep 12 (IANS) On a day when the Samajwadi Party (SP) indicated it would prefer Left parties over the Trinamool Congress for the Third Front, party leader and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the state secretariat here.

'Property, love, depression behind shooting spree'

September 8, 2012 at 8:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) A day after the shooting spree that left four dead in the national capital Friday, Delhi Police are exploring a possible property dispute or anguish over a love interest as possible motives for the crime. Officers have also claimed that one of the assailants may have been suffering from depression.

Four killed in mysterious Delhi shooting spree

September 7, 2012 at 10:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Two men shot dead three people, including the 12-year daughter of one of the assailants, in a shooting spree here Friday before one of them turned the gun on himself, police said. Three others, including the second gunman, were injured in the incident.

65-year-old woman killed in Delhi home

September 5, 2012 at 11:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) In yet another case, a 65-year-old woman was killed inside her residence by unidentified assailants during a robbery bid Wednesday here, police said.

Chinese defence minister to skip Amar Jawan Jyoti

September 3, 2012 at 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Chinese Defence Minister Gen Liang Guanglie will have a packed schedule in India Tuesday, but he will not be visiting Amar Jawan Jyoti, the war memorial for the unknown soldier, at India Gate, a customary stop for visiting defence ministers.

Admiral Joshi is new Indian Navy chief

August 31, 2012 at 2:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi, an anti-submarine warfare specialist, Friday took over as Indian Navy chief.

Man held for damaging Mumbai memorial

August 28, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) A man who allegedly vandalized the Amar Jawan Jyoti memorial at Azad Maidan here has been arrested, police sources said Tuesday.

10 die in Jaipur of rain-triggered disasters

August 22, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Jaipur, Aug 22 (IANS) Rains continued to create havoc as the death toll rose to eight in this Rajasthan capital in incidents of wall collapses and electrocution, an official said Wednesday.

Six dead as heavy rains lash Jaipur

August 22, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Jaipur, Aug 22 (IANS) At least six people died in a wall collapse and due to electrocution as heavy rains lashed the Rajasthan capital overnight, officials said Wednesday.

Cop suspended for stealing mobile phone

August 19, 2012 at 9:00 PM

Ghaziabad, Aug 19 (IANS) A policeman was suspended Sunday on the basis of CCTV footage that showed him stealing the mobile phone of a sales executive from an opticals shop here, an official said.

Authorities restore memorial damaged in Mumbai violence

August 15, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Mumbai, Aug.15 (ANI): Authorities have restored the vandalised Amar Jawan Jyoti, a memorial dedicated to martyred soldiers, which was recently damaged by rioters in here recently.

World's smallest siblings to make TV debut

August 14, 2012 at 8:45 PM

London, August 14 (ANI): Bridgette 'Bri' and Brad Jordan, who are the Guinness World Records-certified smallest siblings in the world, are all set to make their TV debut with a reality show that shows the day-to-day challenges they face because of their short stature.