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Truck mows down two labourers

May 12, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Two labourers were killed and three others injured when a speeding truck hit them here early Sunday morning, police said. The driver was arrested.

Tribals rally in Delhi protests land grab

April 30, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Dressed in their traditional attire, thousands of tribals, including women, from 10 states staged a joint rally here Tuesday to protest what they called loot of natural resources.

Nepali woman gang-raped in Delhi

April 18, 2013 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A Nepali woman in her early 20s was allegedly gang-raped in the national capital, police said Thursday.

Bamboo ornaments give new life to artisans in Tripura

April 12, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Gandhigram, Apr 12 (ANI) Bamboo artisans in Tripura recently took part in an "advanced skill development training programme" which aimed at creating new employment opportunities and promoting economic self-reliance.

Graeme Smith receives Test mace, India ranked third

March 28, 2013 at 5:30 PM

Johannesburg, March 28 (IANS) South Africa captain Graeme Smith Thursday received the ICC Test Championship mace and enhanced prize money of $450,000 for leading his team to the top of the championship table at the April 1 cut-off date.

ICC to present Test mace to Graeme Smith at The Wanderers on Thursday

March 26, 2013 at 7:38 PM

Johannesburg, Mar. 26 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday said that the Reliance ICC Test Championship mace and a cheque of USD450,000 will be given to South Africa cricket captain Graeme Smith at The Wanderers on Thursday (March 28).

Test mace to be given to South Africa Thursday

March 26, 2013 at 6:58 PM

Dubai, March 26 (IANS) The presentation of the ICC Test Championship mace and a cheque of $450,000 will be made to South Africa captain Graeme Smith at The Wanderers Thursday.

Fire in Delhi market

January 11, 2013 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) A minor fire broke out Friday evening in a Delhi market but was doused in an hour, a fire officer said. No one was injured in the incident.

Three of family found dead in Delhi house

January 7, 2013 at 9:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Three members of a family, including a four-year-old, were found dead under mysterious circumstances in a house here while three others were unconscious, police said Monday.

Three of family found dead in Delhi house

January 7, 2013 at 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Three members of a family, including a four-year-old child, were found dead in mysterious circumstances in a house here while three others were unconscious, police said Monday. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death.

Sonia Gandhi chairs NAC's 26th meet

December 21, 2012 at 5:05 PM

United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson and Congress president Sonia Gandhi Friday chaired the 26th meeting of the National Advisory Council (NAC), convened for reviewing the progress on several issues that it had taken up during its last meeting in March 2012 including the social security to unorganised workers................

Sonia Gandhi chairs 26th meeting of National Advisory Council

December 21, 2012 at 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec.21 (ANI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday chaired the 26th meeting of the National Advisory Council (NAC).

'India can expect rising civil unrest as result of massive land grab by investors for commercial pr

December 18, 2012 at 11:17 AM

New Delhi, Dec. 18 (ANI): A new research has blamed Indian government agencies and investors for a growing spate of violent clashes in the nation's forest and tribal areas.

Congress slams Chhattisgarh over coal blocks' allocation

December 7, 2012 at 10:20 PM

Raipur, Dec 7 (IANS) The Congress Friday alleged that the Chhattisgarh government's decision to allot two coal blocks to a private firm owned by BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Ajay Sancheti resulted in a loss of Rs.50,000 crore to the state exchequer.

Businessman robbed of Rs.22 lakh at gunpoint

November 24, 2012 at 11:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) A 52?year?old businessman was robbed of Rs.22 lakh by motorcycle?borne assailants who hit him with helmet and threatened him with a gun in south Delhi, police said Saturday.

Shinde to chair Southern Council meet in Bangalore today

November 16, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Bangalore, Nov. 16 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde will chair the 25th Southern Zonal Council meet in Bangalore today to discuss issues concerning Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry.

Delhi CM orders arrangements for Chhath Puja

November 9, 2012 at 9:33 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has instructed all departments concerned to make arrangements for Chhath Puja, which falls six days after Diwali, said Mukesh Sharma, parliamentary secretary to the chief minister, Friday.

Andhra Pradesh APPSC Group II final result 2012 declared: Check results

November 3, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Andhra Pradesh APPSC Group II result 2012 has been declared. The declaration of Andhra Pradesh PSC group 2 results has ended the wait of the students who had written the examination.

Chhattisgarh ADEO result 2012 declared: Check results

October 19, 2012 at 5:47 PM

Chhattisgarh ADEO result 2012 has been declared. Previously the exam for ADEO was held on the various centers of the state.

Gurgaon's Rapid Metro's trial run conducted

October 2, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Gurgaon, Oct 2 (IANS) The trial run of Rapid Metro, an intra-city metro service in the city, the first-of-its-kind project on Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model, was carried out Tuesday, an official said.

Pakistani designers bring makeover for Indian bridal line

September 20, 2012 at 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) It's long kurtas with ghararas and shararas, and colours like black, white and cream, unheard in the Indian bridal wear lines, which Pakistani designers are set to offer to the couture bridal market of the country, through the newly opened PFDC - The Boulevard, a one-stop shop for designer wear from across the border.

Delhi gets first woman e-rickshaw driver (With Image)

September 6, 2012 at 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) A single mother of two Thursday become the national capital's first woman electric rickshaw driver.

Congress protest against Chhattisgarh CM turns violent

September 4, 2012 at 5:37 PM

Raipur, Sep 4 (IANS) At least 20 Congress workers were injured and some 1,000 protesters arrested and lodged in a makeshift jail following clashes with police Tuesday in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur.

Only recycled water for construction in Gurgaon: Official

September 1, 2012 at 9:53 PM

Gurgaon, Sep 1 (IANS) All construction activities in Gurgaon have been stalled till the builders start making homes and offices with recycled treated water from government sewage treatment plants, an official said Saturday.

Akhilesh writes to PM on power project delays

August 31, 2012 at 10:25 PM

Lucknow, Aug 31 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Friday shot off two letters to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh seeking his help in expediting BHEL's power projects in the state.

Master Plan clears way for home buyers in Noida Extension

August 24, 2012 at 10:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) Friday approved the Greater Noida Master Plan 2021, bringing smile to thousands of home buyers in Uttar Pradesh's Noida Extension in the NCR.

Key panel clears way for home buyers in Noida Extension

June 28, 2012 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) There is a positive news for thousands of home buyers in 'Noida Extension' after a key panel Thursday approved the Draft Master Plan for Greater Noida 2021.

Woman commits suicide, six held in dowry case

June 14, 2012 at 10:23 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) A 21-year-old newly-wed woman committed suicide by jumping off the third floor of her house here due to harassment for dowry, police said Thursday. Her husband and his five relatives were arrested.

Congress attacks Gadkari

April 10, 2012 at 10:43 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Congress Tuesday attacked BJP president Nitin Gadkari and demanded the resignation of his party colleague and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh over a CAG report pointing to lapses in awarding a coal exploration contract to a firm linked to Gadkari's associate and MP Ajay Sancheti.

Anti-builder rally by farmers in Greater Noida Saturday

March 23, 2012 at 10:00 PM

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), March 23 (IANS) Farmers, led by the Akhil Bharatiya Yuva Manch in Greater Noida in western Uttar Pradesh have called for a massive protest rally against builders in Noida Extension Saturday.

Options to ensure price stability in food items - Economic Survey

March 15, 2012 at 9:26 PM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): According to Economic Survey 2011-12, which was presented by the Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday, the following options to ensure price stability in food items.

Options to ensure price stability in food items - Economic Survey

March 15, 2012 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): According to Economic Survey 2011-12, which was presented by the Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday, the following options to ensure price stability in food items.

New Land Use Policy Scheme benefiting people in Mizoram

December 26, 2011 at 7:49 PM

Aizawl, Dec 26 (ANI): The New Land Use Policy Scheme implemented by Mizoram government has been successful in generating employment in the rural areas and has enabled people uplift their socio-economic standards.

Now, a free smartphone app that helps stranded motorists

December 4, 2011 at 12:45 PM

Washington, Dec 4 (ANI): An American University is offering a mobile app for drivers who get stranded during snow and ice storms.

Panchayat poll to take place in Jharkhand after 32 years

November 4, 2011 at 1:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (ANI): Panchayati Raj Minister V. Kishore Chandra Deo, has written to Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda on the holding of elections to panchayati raj institutions (PRIs) in the State after a long gap of 32 years.

Parents urged to turn off TV, iPhones to improve relationships with kids

October 13, 2011 at 4:46 PM

Washington, Oct 13 (ANI): It is no secret that the advent of wireless technology, combined with increasingly hectic work, school and extracurricular schedules, is leading to less quality time between parents and children.

Anand Sharma meets USTR Ron Kirk

September 24, 2011 at 8:31 PM

New York, Sep 24(ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma held a bilateral meeting with the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Ambassador Ron Kirk, on Thursday.

Cocoon bank set up in Nagaland to boost economy

May 16, 2011 at 4:12 PM

Kohima, May 16 (ANI): Keen to promote the silk industry and boost the economy of Naga villages, authorities in Nagaland have opened a cocoon bank in the region.

Highlights of Union Budget 2011-12 (Part-III)

February 28, 2011 at 12:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Minister on Monday presented the Union Budget 2011-12 in the Parliament.

Weight loss plus walking 'can improve mobility in older, obese adults'

January 26, 2011 at 7:44 PM

Washington, Jan 25 (ANI): A new Wake Forest University study has suggested that weight loss combined with walking can improve mobility by 20 percent in older, obese adults with poor heart health.

Agriculture sector needs to improve to combat food inflation: CII Chairman

January 21, 2011 at 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) Chairman Rakesh Bharti Mittal has said that it is essential for the agriculture sector to move forward to combat food inflation.

Implement PESA more effectively, says Joshi

January 8, 2011 at 7:25 PM

Udaipur, Jan 8(ANI): Union Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Dr. C.P. Joshi has urged State Governments and Union Territory Administrations to implement the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) in more effective manner to reach out to the tribal and rural population across the country.

CCEA approves integrated action plan for tribal, backward districts

November 26, 2010 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov.26 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Friday approved the commencement of an Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for Selected Tribal and Backward Districts to cover identified 60 districts as an Additional Central Assistance (ACA) scheme on 100% grant basis.

Inflation will come down to 6 percent: Manmohan Singh tells NDC

July 24, 2010 at 1:04 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday said the inflation is expected to come down at six percent by the end of this year.

Self-regulation can help at-risk children perform better at academics

April 28, 2010 at 3:53 PM

Washington, April 28 (ANI): Self-regulation is the key to academic success for at-risk children, a new American study has found.

Extension to inquiry commission probing Benazir murder on 'technical' grounds:UN

April 1, 2010 at 1:35 PM

New York, Apr.1 (ANI): The United Nation (UN) has rejected reports that it had delayed the publication of its committee probing the former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination on President Asif Ali Zardari's request.

Extension in ISI chief's tenure indicates Pak Army acting as "law unto itself": Editorial

March 12, 2010 at 4:13 PM

Islamabad, Mar.12 (ANI): Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's decision to extend the tenure of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt.Gen. Ahmad Shuja Pasha indicates that the Pakistan Army is acting as a "law unto itself," says an editorial in on of the country's leading English dailies.

Pak has right to carry out "developmental work" in PoK : Sharif

January 16, 2010 at 1:03 PM

Beijing, Jan.16 (ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is currently on a visit to China, has said that his country has every right to carry out 'development' work in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Self-help groups transforming women's life in rural Punjab

October 27, 2009 at 9:51 PM

Ludhiana, Oct.26 (ANI): The Punjab Agricultural University has established self-help groups for women in the State to help them become self-reliant.

Earlier exposure to flu viruses 'makes people immune to current H1N1 influenza'

October 15, 2009 at 1:44 PM

Washington, Oct 15 (ANI): Scientists at University of California, Davis, have found that earlier exposure to the seasonal flu viruses provide people with some level of immunity to the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.

India committed to bring down tobacco consumption, says Dinesh Trivedi

September 16, 2009 at 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Sept 16 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Trivedi has said that India is committed to bring down tobacco production as per the provisions of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC).

Extension of stimulus package for print media till December 31

July 6, 2009 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said that the stimulus package given to the print media in February 2009 has been further extended for another six months from June 30 to December 31.

Rs.3 mn burgled from Ghaziabad trader's home

May 23, 2009 at 9:03 PM

Ghaziabad, May 23 (IANS) Three men, under the pretext of buying a nearby flat, entered a flower trader's home Saturday morning, drank tea offered by the businessman's wife and then dramatically held their grandchild hostage and walked away with cash and valuables worth over Rs.3 million, police said.

Two robberies by motorcycle riders in Ghaziabad

May 23, 2009 at 3:57 PM

Ghaziabad, May 23 (IANS) Motorcycle-borne men robbed two transport company employees of Rs.510,000 and stole valuables from the house of a businessman in this Uttar Pradesh town adjacent to the capital Saturday, police said.

Laptop stolen from ex RAW officer's car

May 21, 2009 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Unidentified robbers engaged a former Indian intelligence officer in a conversation to divert his attention and lifted a laptop from his car parked in an upscale south Delhi market, police said Thursday.

Laptop stolen from ex RAW officer's car

May 21, 2009 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Unidentified robbers engaged a former Indian intelligence officer in a conversation to divert his attention and lifted a laptop from his car parked in an upscale south Delhi market, police said Thursday.

Fiji extends emergency and media censorship

May 4, 2009 at 6:03 AM

Wellington, May 4 (DPA) Fiji's military regime will extend emergency regulations, which include a ban on political meetings and media censorship, for another month, Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said Monday.

Mahindra launches its 'Mom and Me' store in Delhi

April 8, 2009 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Mahindra Group company Mahindra Retail Wednesday launched its 'Mom and Me' store, which specialises in products related to infant and maternity care, in the national capital.

Reuse water can help golf courses stay green

March 22, 2009 at 1:20 PM

Washington, March 22 (ANI): A new research has determined that by taking advantage of reuse water, the golf industry can maintain their courses more effectively, and help them stay green.o far, golf course superintendents have expressed concerns over the use of reuse water because of hidden costs associated with the practice.

MNC executive commits suicide in Delhi

March 14, 2009 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) A 28-year-old man, working with a multinational company, allegedly committed suicide in his house here, police said Saturday.

Sharad Pawar says info-tech to play a major role in agriculture expansion

February 27, 2009 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar today said that information technology has to play a major role in the expansion of agriculture in the country.

Agriculture extension systems should be strengthened in India

February 18, 2009 at 1:01 AM

The arrangements for agricultural extension in India have grown, over the last five decades, in terms of activities, organizational types and available manpower. However, public investments in agriculture,

Uphaar fire victims start campaign for safety at public places

January 17, 2009 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Victims of the Uphaar tragedy along with various civil society groups here Saturday launched a citizen's campaign to spread awareness about safety at public places and ensure effective implementation of safety laws and regulations.

In festive season, greeting cards also victims of economic slump

December 31, 2008 at 12:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Gone are the days you would spend hours selecting that perfect greeting card, saying just the right words. You would rather go the SMS way for a quicker and more economical way to wish a 'Happy New Year'.

Government tackling malnourishment among children: Minister

December 15, 2008 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) With 40 percent children below the age of five suffering from malnourishment, the government is taking a slew of measures to tackle the problem, including conducting programmes for nutrition awareness.

Bomb scare in south Delhi market

December 2, 2008 at 12:57 AM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Shops shut down, people ran helter skelter and the bomb disposal squad arrived at a market in south Delhi Monday evening after an auto-rickshaw driver raised an alarm, saying that passengers might have planted bombs in his vehicle. However, what were suspected to be bombs turned out to be crackers.

'Radio BJP' now in Delhi to woo youth

November 25, 2008 at 4:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday launched its 'Radio BJP' to woo nearly four million young voters for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls.

Flash funky nail shades for impact, says British nail technician

November 24, 2008 at 9:56 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) A crazy hairdo and wacky attire are striking, but what about your nails? Colour them in funky shades too to make a statement, says British nail technician Jacqui Jefford.

Three get life for Congress leader's 2003 murder

November 19, 2008 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) A city court Wednesday awarded life term to three for killing a Congress leader in the national capital five years ago.

Petrol pump employees robbed of Rs.850,000 in Ghaziabad

November 17, 2008 at 6:42 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 17 (IANS) In a daring daylight robbery here Monday, four armed men robbed employees of a petrol pump of Rs.850,000 when they were on their way to deposit the money in the bank, the police said. The robbers also shot an employee who resisted their attempt.

Fire destroys Bata showroom in South Extension

November 13, 2008 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The Bata showroom in south Delhi's South Extension market was completely gutted in a fire Thursday. There were no casualties.

Three convicted for Congress leader's 2003 murder

November 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) A city court Tuesday convicted three accused for killing a Congress leader five years ago in the national capital.

Exhibition to create awareness about nutrition to begin today

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sept 5 (ANI): The Ministry of Women and Child Development will organise an exhibition on nutrition here today on the occasion of National Nutrition Week.

Scientists learn about rice and how to help fight poverty

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Los Banos(Philippines), July 7 (ANI): A unique course designed to inspire young scientists will develop the research leaders who can help prevent food crises such as that seen around the world in 2008, and which is a key topic being discussed by world leaders at the G -8 summit in Japan this week.