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Everything you need to know about K R Puram Extn, Hassan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

US-based Pak filmmaker calls for ban on Hollywood, Bollywood movies to save 'failing' Pak film indu

May 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Islamabad, May 20 (ANI): An US-based Pakistani filmmaker has urged on a ban on Bollywood and Hollywood movies in Pakistan, and has offered his guidance and support to save the deteoriating Pakistani film industry.

PPP co-founder urges Indian govt. to offer 500 MW electricity to Pakistan

May 15, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Lahore, May 15 (ANI): Co-founder of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and renowned scholar Dr Mubashar Hassan has urged the Indian government to unilaterally offer Pakistan 500MW electricity.

Kamal Haasan to watch Rajinikanth's film

May 11, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) In what could be regarded as a major departure from custom, Kamal Haasan is all set to view his friend and professional rival Rajinikanth's latest film, the long-awaited "Kochadaiyaan".

Iran for more trade with India in non-oil sectors

May 11, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Hyderabad, May 11 (IANS) Iran is looking for more business with India in non-oil sectors to boost the bilateral trade, said its Consul General Hassan Noorian who sees great potential for cooperation in various non-oil fields like pharma, IT, electronics, automobile spare parts and food processing.

Kamal Hassan to watch Rajinikanth's film

May 11, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) In what could be regarded as a major departure from the custom, Kamal Hassan is all set to view his friend and professional rival Rajinikanth's latest film, the long-awaited "Kochadaiyaan".

Hyderabad-Mashhad flights likely from June 30

May 11, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Hyderabad, May 11 (IANS) Direct flights between Hyderabad and Iranian holy city of Mashhad are expected to start from June 30, said Iran's consul general here.

BCB vows to investigate skipper Rahim's 'sudden' resignation decision

May 10, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Islamabad, May 10 (ANI): The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan has pledged to get to the bottom of the sudden decision of captain Mushfiqur Rahim's resignation, hinting that there were other contributing factors behind the decision.

`Elections important step toward democracy in Maldives'

May 10, 2013 at 12:06 PM

United Nations, May 10 (IANS) A senior UN official stressed that the upcoming elections in the Maldives represent an important opportunity to move forward with its democratic transition.

Hezbollah says ready to receive "game-changing weapons" from Syria

May 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Beijing, May 9 (Xinhua-ANI): The Lebanese Hezbollah's chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah warned Israel Thursday that his militia is ready to receive "game-changing weapons" from Syria.

SP spoils Deve Gowda family celebration

May 8, 2013 at 4:48 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) Wednesday became the unlikely spoiler of celebration in JD-S president H.D. Deve Gowda's family by defeating his daughter-in-law in Karnataka.

Ready to defend Syria against Israel, US, says Hezbollah

May 5, 2013 at 8:04 AM

Beirut, May 5 (IANS) The Lebanese Hezbollah's political council has said the group stands ready to engage in the fight to prevent Syria's collapse as well as being controlled by Israel and the US, a media report said.

Sheikh Salman elected as new AFC president

May 2, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 2 (IANS) Bahrain Football Association chief Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa Thursday achieved a convincing victory in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) presidential election, replacing its disgraced former boss Mohamed Bin Hammam.

Hezbollah leader hints at helping Assad fight uprising against his rule in Syria

May 1, 2013 at 12:44 PM

London, May. 1 (ANI): For the first time, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has confirmed that the powerful Lebanese Shia organisation is helping President Bashar al-Assad fight the uprising against his rule - and will stand by him.

AFC to elect new chief in first post-Hammam election

April 30, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Kuala Lumpur, April 30 (IANS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is this week set to elect its new chief who will have an uphill battle to refurbish the image and reputation of Asian football's governing body left tarnished by its disgraced former boss Mohamed Bin Hammam.

SDMC: Parmila Tokas inaugurates development works

April 23, 2013 at 3:36 PM

Councillor from ward No 166 (Munirka) and Chairperson, Mahila Kalyan and Bal Vikas Committee, SDMC Parmila Dheeraj Tokas

Pak legal experts divided over whether Musharraf is an 'absconder'

April 19, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 19 (ANI): Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf, who was once a leading figure in the war against terrorism, has now found himself facing charges of terrorism. He has also been charged as an absconder after he evaded immediate arrest following the cancellation of his pre-arrest bail in the Islamabad High Court.

Tommy Robredo wins Grand Prix Hassan II

April 15, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Casablanca (Morocco), April 15 (IANS) Tommy Robredo of Spain beat Kevin Anderson of South Africa 7-6 (8-6), 4-6 and 6-3 to win the Grand Prix Hassan II tennis tournament here.

Robredo, Anderson in Grand Prix final

April 14, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Casablanca, April 14 (IANS) Spanish tennis player Tommy Robredo and Kevin Anderson of South Africa will clash in the Grand Prix Hassan II final.

Confident Pune FC up against ONGC

April 13, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) In the current calendar year, ONGC remain unbeaten in their home matches at the Ambedkar Stadium. They have scalped United Sikkim FC, East Bengal, and Salgaocar and drawn with league leaders Churchill Brothers and Santosh Kashyap's team will try and extend the streak when they meet fancied Pune FC Sunday.

Iran vows to complete Pak pipeline project 'at all costs' by 2014

April 11, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Peshawar, Apr. 11 (ANI): Taking a tough stand despite increasing pressure from the United States, Iranian Consul General Hassan Darvishvand has said that the long awaited Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline is to be completed "at all costs" by the end of 2014.

Iran plans to launch 'Islamic competitor' to 'Google Earth'

April 11, 2013 at 9:56 AM

London, Apr 11 (ANI): The Iranian authorities have planned to launch their own 3D mapping service that would rival Google Earth, which Tehran claims is a tool for western spy agencies.

Four arrested in Delhi for Rs.1 crore extortion

April 8, 2013 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Four people who planned to extort Rs.1 crore from a businessman to become rich overnight have been arrested, police said Monday.

Pak hardline party secretly 'fence-mending' with US

April 6, 2013 at 3:01 PM

Islamabad, Apr 6 (ANI): Pakistan's hardline party Jamaat-e-Islami has been secretly reaching out to some of the American diplomats as one of its key leaders met a top USA diplomat in recent days, a report has said.

Delhi Police launches probe into Google's map contest

April 5, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 4 (ANI): In what could be a serious problem for Google, the most used search engine on the World Wide Web, Delhi Police has begun a probe into its map contest held in February-March this year following a formal complaint by the Survey of India.

Early intervention can help tackle autism (April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day)

April 1, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Six-year-old Tanvi Roy flaps her hands continuously for hours, while Ankit Prakash, 17, doesn't go to the toilet but eases himself in the kitchen or drawing room every night. These children are not mentally retarded but suffer from autism, a neuro-development disorder.

Abu Dhabi, Somalia discuss relations

March 31, 2013 at 7:38 AM

Abu Dhabi, March 31 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabhi and Somalia have held talks over the existing bilateral relations and explored ways to enhance them. Both sides also discussed latest developments and issues of mutual interest.

Historic Mughal gardens get facelift ahead of tourist season in J and K

March 30, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Srinagar, Mar 30 (ANI): Picturesque and historic Mughal gardens have geared up to get a facelift ahead of tourist season in Srinagar.

Pak SC refuses to take action against Musharraf

March 28, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 28 (ANI): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has refused to take direct action against former president Pervez Musharraf over Dr Mubashir Hassan's plea seeking his disqualification from the upcoming elections. The petitioner has argued that Musharraf violated the constitution on November 3, 2007, by imposing emergency in the country, reports the Daily Times.

Suspended Goa mines employee held for realtor's murder

March 26, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Panaji, March 26 (IANS) A suspended mines department employee had masterminded the killing of a small time real estate dealer, who was found dead with his throat slit March 21, Goa Police claimed Tuesday.

Spirited ONGC hold Churchill 1-1

March 23, 2013 at 7:46 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) ONGC's love affair with the Ambedkar Stadium continued and their unbeaten streak in the I-League at home this season stretched to nine games when they held league leaders Churchill Brothers to a 1-1 draw.

Al-Qaida branch claims responsibility for Tuesday attacks in Iraq

March 20, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Baghdad, March 20 (Xinhua-ANI): An al-Qaida militant group in Iraq on Wednesday claimed responsibility for Tuesday's wave of bombings in central Iraq, which left 60 people killed.

Fruit exports from Kashmir touch Rs.4,200 crore

March 15, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Jammu, March 15 (IANS) Fruit exports from Jammu and Kashmir registered a turnover of Rs.4,200 crore in the financial year 2012-13, state Agriculture Minister Ghulam Hassan Mir said here Friday.

Uhuru Kenyatta elected Kenyan president

March 9, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Nairobi, March 9 (IANS) Kenyan presidential candidate Uhuru Kenyatta was Saturday declared elected after gaining 50.07 percent of the votes cast, chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Isaack Hassan announced.

Uhuru Kenyatta wins Kenyan presidency

March 9, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Nairobi, March 9 (IANS) Kenyan presidential candidate Uhuru Kenyatta was Saturday declared elected after gaining 50.07 percent of the votes cast, chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Isaack Hassan announced, Xinhua reported.

Ex-Maldives President Nasheed arrested for abuse of power

March 5, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Male, Mar. 5 (ANI): Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has been arrested and will face charges of abuse of power during his tenure.

An electro-classical rock song for 'Freedom'

March 4, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has shot an electro-classical rock song, a heady mix of classical tunes with rock sounds, for his film "Freedom".

Malay Indians urged not to 'over-idolise' Tamil actors

March 4, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Mar 4 (ANI): Malaysian state Penang's Consumer Association has called on Indian movie fans in the country to stop 'over idolising' the posters and cut-outs of Tamil film actors in the theatres.

Over 22,600 observers for Kenyan elections

March 3, 2013 at 8:43 AM

Nairobi, March 3 (IANS) Kenya's electoral body said Saturday it has registered 22,600 local and international observers to monitor Monday's general elections in this east African nation, Xinhua reported.

Maldives govt moves to halt public lashing of teenage rape victim

March 2, 2013 at 11:15 AM

London, Mar 2 (ANI): The Maldives government has said it is seeking to halt the public flogging of a 15-year-old girl who had been repeatedly raped by her step-father following outrage.

Pak All-Party Conference backs talks with Taliban

March 1, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 1 (ANI): Top Pakistani politicians have extended full backing to the efforts to initiate dialogue with the Taliban.

Ex-Maldivian president Nasheed holds talks with diplomats

February 26, 2013 at 2:27 PM

Male, Feb. 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed has had talks with diplomats accredited to the Maldives based in Colombo on the current political situation in the country, Nasheed's spokesman said on Tuesday.

US condemns attacks on Maldivian journalists

February 24, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Colombo, Feb 24 (IANS) The US Sunday condemned the attacks on Maldivian journalists after three of them were attacked in capital Male.

'24' shoot starts Feb 25: Abhinay Deo

February 23, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Director Abhinay Deo, who is co-writing and co-producing the Indian version of the popular American TV show "24", says its shooting will begin Monday.

US governors value Indian firms' impact

February 23, 2013 at 9:54 AM

Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) Governors of nine American states, both Democratic and Republican, have acknowledged the value of investment by Indian companies and the impact it is having on economic growth of their states.

Malaysia lifts ban on Kamal Hassan Tamil film Vishwaroopam

February 20, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 20 (ANI): Malaysia's Home Ministry has lifted the ban on the controversial Tamil film, Vishwaroopam.

Arab Spring and Maghreb: Morocco's distinctive model (Comment)

February 17, 2013 at 12:41 PM

The winds of the 'Arab Spring' were channeled by Morocco to expand and consolidate democracy and accelerate the pace of political reforms. His Majesty,The King Mohammed VI, announced in March 2011 a profound constitutional reform, which was largely supported by the Moroccan people through a referendum.

Delhi Tulu Siri to host convention on February 24

February 14, 2013 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 14 (ANI): Delhi Tulu Siri, an event to showcase the proud Tulu culture in the national capital as well as to impress upon the people to provide due recognition to Tulu language in the Indian Constitution, is being organized here on February 24.

Bomb blast kills 4, injures 13 in NW Pakistan

February 14, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Islamabad, Feb. 14 (Xinhua-ANI): At least four people were killed and 13 others injured on Thursday afternoon when a bomb ripped through a busy market in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region of Orakzai Agency, local media reported.

Maldives president must step down: Nasheed

February 14, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Male, Feb 14 (IANS) Maldivian President Mohammed Waheed Hassan must quit and an interim, caretaker government should be set up, former president Mohamed Nasheed demanded Thursday.

Outrage as Somali rape-claim woman, journalist jailed for 'insulting government'

February 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

London, Feb 6 (ANI): A young Somali woman, who accused the country's security forces of raping her, has been given a one-year jail sentence for making a false accusation and insulting the government.

Science museum to be named after gang-rape victim

February 5, 2013 at 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The South Delhi Municipal Corporation will name a science museum here after the young woman who died following her gang-rape in December.

Malaysian Home Ministry seeking amicable resolution of Vishwaroopam row

February 3, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 3 (ANI): Malaysia's Home Ministry will be meeting film distributor, Lotus Fivestar AV, next week over the banned Tamil film Vishwaroopam.

Vishwaroopam row: Kamal Haasan, Muslim groups settle dispute

February 2, 2013 at 9:18 PM

Chennai, Feb. 2 (ANI): The trilateral talks between the Tamil Nadu Government, Kamal Hassan and Muslim groups held here on Saturday, broke the impasse over the screening of film 'Vishwaroopam' in the state, as the veteran actor-director has agreed to edit some scenes and sound clips, that the Muslim groups have found objectionable.

Vishwaroopam row: Hassan thanks Jayalalithaa for coming forward and offering help

January 31, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Mumbai, Jan. 31 (ANI): Expressing his gratitude towards Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa for coming forward on the issue of banning his film 'Vishwaroopam', veteran actor and director Kamal Hassan on Thursday said that he is touched by the overwhelming support he is getting from his fans, film fraternity and media.

No grudge against Kamal Hassan, ban to avoid protest only:Jayalalithaa

January 31, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa has said that it is the fears of violent protest against the movie "Vishwaroopam" is the cause behind its ban in the state and she has ruled out any grudge against the actor Kamal Kassan. She has also announced that she would file criminal cases

Malaysian Indian Congress joins calls to lift ban on Kamal Hassan's 'Viswaroopam'

January 30, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 30 (ANI): The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) has urged the government to lift the suspension of Viswaroopam, a Tamil film directed by legendary Indian actor Kamal Hassan.

Foreign Minister admits Maldives' ties with India weakened after GMR dispute

January 29, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Male, Jan.29 (ANI): Maldives Foreign Minister Abdul Samad Abdulla has admitted that relations between India and Maldives have deteriorated following the premature cancellation of the GMR airport development contract.

Maldives "agrees" to India's conditions to relax visa clamp

January 29, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Male, Jan.29 (ANI): The Maldives Government has agreed to conditions proposed by India to relax the clamp on the free on arrival visa granted to Maldivians to visit India.

Armyman sets himself, wife on fire in Delhi

January 28, 2013 at 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) A 27-year-old armyman set himself and his wife on fire by pouring petrol and lighting a match following a heated argument here, police said Monday. The couple have been admitted to a hospital where their condition was critical.

Armyman sets himself, wife on fire in Delhi

January 28, 2013 at 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) A 27-year-old armyman set himself and his wife on fire by pouring petrol and lighting a match following a heated argument here, police said Monday. The couple have been admitted to a hospital where their condition was critical.

Indian-American actor plays contrasting roles in Friday releases

January 28, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) British-born US-bred actor Samrat Chakrabarti plays two contrasting roles in two new films releasing in India Friday - South Indian icon Kamal Hassan's "Vishwaroop" and Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta's "Midnight's Children".

Kamal Haasan's Vishwaroopam case postponed till tomorrow

January 28, 2013 at 12:00 PM

Chennai, Jan. 28 (ANI): The Madras High Court on Monday posted its order till tomorrow on veteran actor Kamal Haasan's petition seeking a stay on the Tamil Nadu Government's temporary ban on his film 'Vishwaroopam' following allegations by some organisations that the movie shows Muslims in bad light.

Looking beyond the immediate consequences of the Vishwaroopam ban - A social commentary

January 27, 2013 at 12:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan.27 (ANI): Before we go any further, let us understand one thing and it is that the excuse being used to ban Vishwaroopam is that the movie will influence the public perception of Muslims.

Hezbollah denies developments in Arab world as "sectarian conflict"

January 26, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Beirut, Jan. 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Hezbollah, said Friday that the developments in the Arab world are not "sectarian conflict."

Fans outraged over Kamal Hassan's 'Vishwaroopam' being banned in Malaysia

January 26, 2013 at 12:16 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 26(ANI): Malaysian Home Ministry has banned Kamal Hassan's controversial Tamil movie, Vishwaroopam, and it has been withdrawn from the cinema halls, which has outraged the fans throughout the country.

One another step for uninterrupted power supply to Delhi:C.M.

January 25, 2013 at 12:31 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit laid the foundation stone for the 53rd grid sub-station of BYPL at Karol BaghIt would ensure uninterrupted power supply and will take care of any unforeseen eventualities.

Now, Malaysian Muslims call to review Kamal Hassan movie Vishvaroopan for portraying Islam negative

January 25, 2013 at 11:20 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 25 (ANI): The Penang Muslim League in Malaysia wants the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) to review a newly released Tamil movie titled Vishvaroopam.

Madras HC stays release of Kamal Hasan's 'Vishwaroopam' till January 28

January 24, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Chennai/New Delhi/Lucknow, Jan.24 (ANI): The Madras High Court on Thursday stayed release of Kamal Hasan's movie 'Vishwaroopam' till January 28.

Cultural terrorism should stop: Kamal Hassan

January 24, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Chennai, Jan 24 (IANS) Noted actor Kamal Hassan, expressing his shock at the two-week ban ordered by the Tamil Nadu government on his film "Vishwaroopam" after objections from Muslim organisations, said Thursday he would seek a legal remedy.

Tamil Nadu bans 'Vishwaroopam' for 15 days

January 23, 2013 at 11:12 PM

Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) With Muslim organisations objecting to actor-filmmaker Kamal Hassan's movie "Vishwaroopam" on the ground that it portrays the community in bad light, the Tamil Nadu government Wednesday banned it for 15 days.

UAE to airlift heart patient from Kuwait

January 23, 2013 at 10:16 PM

Abu Dhabi, Jan 23 (IANS/WAM) United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered for sending a medical aircraft to airlift an Emirati citizen, being treated at a Kuwaiti hospital following a heart stroke.

Israeli teachers get bonus for encouraging army recruitment

January 22, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Jerusalem, Jan 22 (IANS) Israel's education ministry is trying to encourage army recruitment in high schools across the country by giving economic benefits to those teachers that motivate more students to join the military draft.

US gives recognition to Somali govt. after over 2 decades

January 18, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Washington, Jan. 18 (ANI): The United States has recognized Somalia's government for the first time in more than two decades.

US recognises Somali government

January 18, 2013 at 9:45 AM

Washington, Jan 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US has officially recognised the Somali government in Mogadishu after more than two decades.

King of Russian mafia 'Grandpa Hassan' shot dead by sniper in Moscow

January 17, 2013 at 11:29 AM

London, Jan. 17 (ANI): The head of one of Russia's most powerful crime gangs, known as 'Grandpa Hassan', was gunned down outside a Moscow restaurant.

Parmila Tokas inaugurates development works in Munirka

January 15, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Parmila Dheeraj Tokas, Chairperson of Ward councilor Mahila Kalyan & Bal Vikas Committee, MCD and ward councilor from ward no. 166, Munirka has said that she will take all the possible efforts to made Munirka

Uttarakhand Navyuvak Sanskritik Kala Manch organized cultural program

January 12, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Uttarakhand Navyuvak Sanskritik Kala Manch, RK Puram organized a cultural Program in RK Puram Sec-1, New Delhi, it was a fantastic event which attraced many people from RK Puram Assembly.

Qatar golf event head says not worth paying Woods $3m appearance fee

January 11, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Washington, Jan 11 (ANI): Qatar Golf Association president Hassan al Nuaimi has claimed Tiger Woods is not worth his three million dollar appearance fee on the same day the ace golfer announced he will make his U.S. PGA Tour debut in two weeks at California's Torrey Pines golf course

Somali pirate 'big mouth' announces retirement from 'dirty business'

January 11, 2013 at 4:17 PM

London, Jan. 11 (ANI): Somalia pirate Mohamed Abdi Hassan, known as 'big mouth', has decided of moving on after being in the piracy game for eight years.

Seven Pakistani soldiers kidnapped by militants

January 2, 2013 at 10:07 PM

Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) At least seven Pakistani soldiers were Wednesday kidnapped by militants from a small town around 120 km from Islamabad, just days after 22 security personnel were abducted from the northwest tribal region, a media report said.

Man seeking to bomb Dec 16 rape accused's house held

December 31, 2012 at 11:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) One of the three men, who allegedly wanted to plant bombs at the house of the prime accused in Dec 16 gang-rape case, was arrested here Monday, police said.

Karnataka lawmaker gets one-year jail for poll code breach

December 31, 2012 at 10:29 PM

Hassan (Karnataka), Dec 31 (IANS) A lawmaker of opposition Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) from Arasikere assembly constituency in Hassan was Monday sentenced to one year in jail by a local court here for violating the poll code during the 2009 parliamentary elections in the state.

Chidambaram dismisses reports of PM candidature, says 'I know my limitations'

December 31, 2012 at 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Monday rubbished reports that he was being seen as a contender for the coveted post of the Prime Minister in 2014, saying he knew his limitations.

Army operation in Mashkay in Balochistan condemned

December 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Quetta/Washington, Dec.31 (ANI): The military offensive in Mashkay town of Awaran district of Balochistan entered its seventh day on Monday (December 31).

Pioneering surgery uses patch from cow's heart to rebuilt British woman's liver

December 30, 2012 at 4:45 PM

London, Dec 30 (ANI): A woman from Liverpool, who was suffering from an incurable liver cancer, was saved by using a tissue from a cow's heart to rebuild her liver.

Taliban kill 21 security personnel kidnapped in NW Pakistan

December 30, 2012 at 10:45 AM

Islamabad, Dec. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistan Taliban have killed 21 security personnel kidnapped by them during an attack on a checkpoint in NW Pakistan several days ago, reported local media Geo on Sunday.

Taliban kill 21 security men in Pakistan

December 30, 2012 at 3:41 AM

Islamabad, Dec 30 (IANS) The Taliban have killed 21 Pakistani security personnel whom they abducted a few days ago from a check post, a media report said Sunday.

Delhi gang-rape: Police raids on to nab two accused

December 19, 2012 at 10:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Teams of Delhi Police are in Bihar and Rajasthan to nab the two absconding accused in the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman in the capital Sunday, police said.

Hang me as I am guilty, says Delhi gang-rape accused in court

December 19, 2012 at 9:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec.19 (ANI): One of the prime accused in the rape of a 23-year-old Delhi woman on the night of December 16, Vinay Sharma, told a court here today that it should hang him, as he was guilty of the crime.

Fourth arrest in Delhi gang-rape case, search on for two more

December 18, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) One more accused has been arrested for the brutal torture and gang-rape of a 23-year-old girl in a moving bus here, taking the total of arrested people to four, the Delhi Police said Tuesday.

Kamal Hassan aims for international benchmark with new flick

December 16, 2012 at 2:30 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 16 (ANI): Kamal Hassan is hoping to grasp international audience with his big-budget thriller 'Vishwaroopam'.

PCB undecided on Pak players' participation in Bangladesh Premier League

December 16, 2012 at 11:50 AM

Karachi, Dec. 16 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to take a decision on whether to let its players participate in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) early next year, even though the deadline to issue No Objection Certificates for the event has passed.

Anil Kapoor on lookout for 30 new faces for '24'?

December 14, 2012 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor and director Abhinay Deo, who are working on developing the Indian version of American TV series "24", are said to be on a hunt for 30 new faces for the show.

Qatar promises to 'cool temperatures' for fans during 2022 'summer' World Cup

December 13, 2012 at 10:56 AM

London, Dec. 13 (ANI): Qatar's 2022 World Cup organisers have reiterated their commitment over holding the mega football tournament in summer temperatures of up to 41C (105.8F) despite a growing campaign to move it to the winter.

Anil hopes to bridge gap between Indian TV, films with '24'

December 12, 2012 at 6:48 PM

Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) Actor Anil Kapoor, who is bringing the Indian adaptation of award-winning American TV series "24" to the small screen, hopes his attempt bridges the gap between TV and films in the country.

I am totally stunned by Kamal Haasan's brilliance, says Ang Lee

December 9, 2012 at 4:12 PM

Dubai, Dec. 9 (ANI): Ang Lee, who was recently interviewed by one of his fans Kamal Haasan for a television channel, has revealed that he is "totally stunned" by the Tamil actor's brilliance.

Argentina to confer civilian award on Indian

December 7, 2012 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Argentina will bestow one of its highest civilian honours, Order de Mayo - Officer of the Order, to Peter Toghrille Hassan, an adviser to industry association FICCI.

Pak Olympic Association urges sports authorities to 'pull up their socks' following Indian ban

December 6, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Karachi, Dec. 6 (ANI): Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) president General Arif Hassan has urged sports authorities in the country to clean up their act and get serious following the ban handed out to India by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Deve Gowda opposes FDI in Lok Sabha

December 5, 2012 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Former prime minister and Janata Dal-Secular MP from Hassan in Karnataka H.D. Deve Gowda Wednesday said he was "totally opposed" to FDI in multi-brand retail.

Government slams BJP, says confident of numbers

December 4, 2012 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The UPA government Tuesday slammed the BJP over its opposition to foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail and said it is confident of its numbers in the Lok Sabha, which begins a debate on the issue at 2 p.m.