Kranti Chowk

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

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

Hyderabad jewellery fair to begin June 7

May 21, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Hyderabad, May 21 (IANS) Over 125 jewellers from India and abroad will showcase their exclusive diamond and gold jewellery at the sixth edition of the Hyderabad Jewellery Pearl and Gem Fair (HJF) here June 7 to June 9.

'The Great Gatsby' music tops charts, Big B happy! (Movie Snippets)

May 9, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is elated with the fact that the music of his debut Hollywood project "The Great Gatsby" has topped the music charts.

Anti-rape protests continue in Delhi

April 23, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Protests continued Tuesday in the national capital over the rape and brutal assault of a five-year-old girl in Delhi, as activists demanded the resignation of Delhi's Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar and sought better safety for women.

Anti-rape protests rage on in Delhi

April 22, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Protests against the rape of a five-year-old here continued Monday with several women groups, student organisations as well as political parties coming together on the same platform and demanding strict measures to ensure women's safety.

Technical snag hits Delhi Metro commuters

March 25, 2013 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Hundreds of passengers had a difficult time here Monday as trains on Delhi Metro's Blueline going towards Dwarka Sector 21 slowed down due to a technical snag at Dwarka metro station.

Easier baggage scanning for women in Delhi Metro

March 8, 2013 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Female passengers will have trouble-free baggage scanning at Delhi Metro stations in new frisking booths, chief of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) said here Friday.

Two killed in UP steel factory explosion

March 6, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Lucknow, March 6 (IANS) Two labourers were killed and three others injured in an industrial accident in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district Wednesday, police said.

Andhra man dies in US, family asks minister for help

February 11, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IANS) The family of a 28-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh who died following cardiac arrest in the United State has asked Indian authorities to help bring his body home.

Nine SSB jawans held for molesting NCC cadets during train journey

February 2, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Mughalsarai, Feb 2 (ANI): The Government Railway Police (GRP) has arrested nine Sashastra Seema Bal personnel on Friday evening at Mughalsarai junction in Uttar Pradesh after NCC girl cadets from the North Eastern states alleged that they were teased and molested by the jawans on board the New Delhi-Guwahati Sampark Kranti Express.

Kalyan Singh returns to BJP

January 21, 2013 at 7:52 PM

Lucknow, Jan 21 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh, during whose tenure the Babri Masjid was demolished in Ayodhya in 1992, returned to the saffron fold when at a rally he announced the merger of his Rashtriya Kranti Party (RKP) with the BJP Monday.

'Wished my body to be covered by the BJP flag', says emotional Kalyan Singh on return

January 21, 2013 at 5:44 PM

Lucknow, Jan. 21 (ANI): Rejoicing about his dream to be with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) till his last breath, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh on Monday described himself as fortunate that the party has again shown faith in him.

BJP to take out Atal Sankalp Yatra in Lucknow

January 21, 2013 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will take out a Atal Sankalp Yatra here on Monday to protest against the diesel price hike and general price rise.

IIT Delhi studying pollution at Delhi Metro stations

January 20, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Are you breathing polluted air in the underground Metro? This is precisely what the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi is trying to find out. Are the tens and thousands of commuters inhaling polluted air and what impact will this have on their health?

Pakistani guns silent, villagers dig bunkers

January 16, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Poonch, Jan 16 (IANS) Pakistani guns have fallen silent across the Jammu and Kashmir border but villagers close to the frontier said Wednesday they were digging protective bunkers.

Latehar encounter death toll goes to 17

January 10, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Latehar, Jan 10 (ANI): At least 17 security personnel and two Maoists were killed in the ongoing gun battle, which started on Monday at Karmatiya forest in Jharkhand's Latehar district.

Fasting protestor at Jantar Mantar hospitalised

January 6, 2013 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) One of the two men on hunger strike demanding death for the culprits in the Delhi gang-rape case here had to hospitalised Sunday due to failing health, his brother said.

Rahul Gandhi urges to respect dignity of women, condoles Delhi rape victim's death

December 29, 2012 at 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): Condoling the death of the Delhi gang-rape victim, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi today urged people to respect the dignity of women and follow the laws of the land.

Delhi Police Constable's death row: DMRC informs court about CCTV footage

December 28, 2012 at 5:25 PM

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Friday informed to a Delhi court that it preserves the CCTV footage only for seven days and after that it is erased automatically.....................

Constable's death: Preserve CCTV footage, court tells DMRC

December 28, 2012 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday directed Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to preserve the CCTV footage of two metro stations on the pleas of two brothers accused in a constable's death.

CCTV footage can be preserved for seven days: DMRC

December 28, 2012 at 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Filing its report on pleas of two accused in a Delhi Police constable's death, Delhi Metro Friday said its CCTV footage can be preserved for seven days only, after which it is erased automatically.

Protest march to presidential house not right: Shinde

December 24, 2012 at 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The government is not opposed to people holding peaceful protests but their march to the presidential house is not right, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Monday.

Major fire breaks out at Delhi electronics market

December 13, 2012 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) A major fire broke out in a congested electricals and electronics market in old Delhi Thursday, fire department officials said, adding the blaze was under control now. No casualties were reported.

'I' too disappointing to be rated (Kannada Movie Review)

November 11, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Film: "I"; Cast: Shekhar, Sushma, Naveen Patil, M.S. Umesh, Tumkur Mohan, Hemalatha and others; Director: V.V. Vardhan; Producer: Vinod Kumar; Camera: Nagesh Acharya; Composer: M.S. Mithun; Rating: None

BJP will take call on Modi at appropriate time: Kalyan Singh

November 8, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Lucknow, Nov 8 (IANS) Admitting that many people want to see Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as India's next prime minister, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would take a call on this at the appropriate time. He said he would return to the party soon after having gone separate ways.

'Kranti Veera Sangolli Raayanna' truly historical (Kannada Movie Review)

November 3, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Film: "Kranti Veera Sangolli Raayanna"; Cast: Darshan, Jayaprada, Nikitha Thukral, Shashi Kumar, Sreenivasa Murthy, Ramesh Bhat, Shobharaj, Doddanna, Sathyajith, Sourav and others; Director: Naganna; Producer: Anand Appugol; Dialogues: Keshava Adithya; Camera: Ramesh Babu; Music: Yasho Vardhan; Background score: Hari Krishna; Rating: ****

Return to BJP matter of time: Kalyan Singh

October 30, 2012 at 11:32 PM

Lucknow, Oct 30 (IANS) Ending days of speculation on his possible return to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh Tuesday confirmed that he would soon be back into the saffron fold.

Pakistani troops fire on Indian posts in J&K

October 20, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Jammu, Oct 20 (IANS) Pakistani troops opened fire at the Indian posts across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, violating yet again the ceasefire agreement with India, an army official said here Saturday.

Mulayam reinstates Lathar as SP youth wing president

October 17, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Lucknow, Oct 17 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Wednesday reinstated Sanjay Lathar as the national president of the party's youth wing, Yuvjan Sabha, over a month after his removal from the post.

Kalyan Singh may announce return to BJP

October 5, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Lucknow, Oct.5 (ANI): Political circles are abuzz with speculations of former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Kalyan Singh, returning to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Congress mocks BJP over contemplating of bringing back Kalyan Singh again

September 29, 2012 at 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Congress Party on Saturday poked fun at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its supposed decision to recall regional leader and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh as a part of its strategy ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Four Maoists gunned down in Jharkhand's Latehar District

September 23, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Latehar District (Jharkhand), Sep.23 (ANI): At least four Maoists were gunned down during an hour-long gun battle with security personnel in Jharkhand's Latehar district over the weekend.

Mulayam sacks close Akhilesh aide in UP

September 10, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Lucknow, Sep 10 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Monday sacked Sanjay Lathar, president of the party's youth wing Samajwadi Yuvjan Sabha (SYS), saying that the latter was ignoring party work and had "many serious allegations" against him.

Pakistan Army, Rangers fire on Indian posts on LoC, border

August 16, 2012 at 12:04 AM

Jammu, Aug 15 (IANS) Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire for second day Wednesday by firing at two Indian positions on the Line of Control (LoC) late evening on India's Independence Day, army sources said. The fire was returned and the exchange was on till nearly midnight.

Congress marks 'Quit India' movement's 70th anniversary

August 9, 2012 at 11:05 PM

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Thousands of Congressmen, including freedom fighters, remembered the sacrifices of the country's founding fathers on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of 'Quit India' movement here Thursday, an party leader said.

Western Railway cuts running time of 100 trains

June 28, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) Western Railway (WR) is speeding up its 100 trains and cutting their journey time from July 1, an official said Friday.

BJP pits Pant against Uttarakhand CM

June 19, 2012 at 12:15 PM

Dehradun, June 19 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday announced the candidature of its senior leader Prakash Pant against Uttarakahand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna in the Sitarganj assembly by-election.

Anurag jealous of Dibakar Banerjee, says wife Kalki

June 7, 2012 at 10:32 PM

Singapore, June 7 (IANS) He is known for making films on unconventional subjects, but Anurag Kashyap is jealous of fellow director Dibakar Banerjee for making a film like "Shanghai", says the film's heroine and Kashyap's wife Kalki Koechlin.

Abhay misses Khans, Bachchans at IIFA

June 7, 2012 at 8:48 PM

Singapore, June 7 (IANS) The presence of the Khans and the Bachchans is being missed at the ongoing 13th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, but actor Abhay Deol feels others will make up for them.

'Shanghai' to release with U/A certificate

June 7, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Dibakar Banerjee's eagerly-awaited political thriller "Shanghai", releasing Friday, has been awarded a U/A certificate by the Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC), but with a cut.

Court curbs sought on 'Shanghai' film's release

June 4, 2012 at 6:32 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) A petition was filed Monday in the Delhi High Court for an interim stay on the June 8 release of Bollywood film "Shanghai" until its controversial song "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" was deleted.

Five detained for locking Kashmir House in Delhi

May 17, 2012 at 11:46 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Five members of the Delhi-based Bhagat Singh Kranti Sena (BSKS) were detained for a few hours here Thursday for locking the main gate of the Jammu and Kashmir House demand an increase in the duration of the Amarnath Yatra, police said.

Javed Akhtar hails young filmmakers, keen to watch 'Vicky Donor'

May 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The young filmmakers are doing an excellent job, says writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, who has been associated with the industry for more than 40 years. However, he does not approve their idea of having songless movies.

India great opportunity for foreigners: Dibakar Banerjee

May 7, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Bollywood has seen a sudden surge of foreign beauties sizzle onscreen. Filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee, who has roped in a British model for an item number in "Shanghai", feels the industry provides them with an opportunity which may be hard for them to get otherwise.

Uttarakhand Governor credits Sonia for appointment

April 29, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Bhopal, Apr 29(ANI): Newly appointed Governor of Uttarakhand and senior Congressman, Aziz Qureshi, today said that his appointment was a result of the blessings of the Congress chief, Sonia Gandhi. He was addressing media persons here.

Indian film industry has withstood Hollywood storm: Javed Akhtar

April 25, 2012 at 1:45 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, who has been part of the Indian film industry for more than four decades, says so far only Bollywood has not suffered at the hands of Hollywood.

Singhvi blames organised gang as CD goes viral on internet

April 21, 2012 at 10:29 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) With a controversial CD allegedly featuring him in sexual acts going viral on internet, Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi Saturday accused "motivated interests" of fielding "an organised gang" to use social sites for "sensationalism" despite a court injunction.

Singhvi blames 'organised gang' as CD goes viral on web

April 21, 2012 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) With a controversial CD allegedly featuring him going viral on internet, Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi Saturday accused "motivated interests" of fielding "an organised gang" to use social sites for "sensationalism" despite a court order.

Coming up, a pocketbook on Akhilesh - in 10 languages

April 21, 2012 at 11:57 AM

Lucknow, April 21 (IANS) If you're curious about Uttar Pradesh's new, youngest chief minister, wait till a 200-page multi-language pocketbook on Akhilesh Yadav hits the stands next week.

Bahuguna proves majority, BJP walkout

March 30, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Amidst the walkout of the BJP, newly elected Vijay Bahuguna led Congress govt. proves its majority in the assembly.

Rumours on Geelani's health during a mock drill

March 30, 2012 at 12:57 PM

Srinagar, March 30 (IANS) Rumours did the rounds in this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital Friday about the health of hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani following a security drill by the police.

Bahuguna proves majority amidst walkout

March 29, 2012 at 3:37 PM

Dehradun, March 29 (IANS) The Vijay Bahuguna-led Congress government Wednesday proved its majority in the assembly amidst a walkout by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Akhilesh's thanksgiving party, with family and party workers

March 25, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Lucknow, March 25 (IANS) The sprawling 5, Kalidas Marg residence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhikesh Yadav opened for his party loyalists Sunday morning as the 38-year-old Samajwadi Party (SP) leader broke bread with young party leaders and thanked them for all the hard work they put in during the elections.

Congress looks to Sonia Gandhi to resolve Uttarakhand crisis

March 14, 2012 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): Congress leader Pradeep Tamta on Wednesday said he was hopeful that party president Sonia Gandhi would find a solution to the political turmoil in Uttarakhand, after senior Congress leader Harish Rawat resigned as a Union Minister for not being chosen as the new chief minister of the state.

Congress looks to Sonia Gandhi to resolve Uttarakhand crisis

March 14, 2012 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): Congress leader Pradeep Tamta on Wednesday said he was hopeful that party president Sonia Gandhi would find a solution to the political turmoil in Uttarakhand, after senior Congress leader Harish Rawat resigned as a Union Minister for not being chosen as the new chief minister of the state.

Azad meets Uttrakhand MLAs to build consensus over leader of legislative party

March 10, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Dehradun, Mar 10 (ANI): Union Health Minister and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad arrived here on Saturday to build consensus over the selection of head of the Congress Legislature Party in the state.

Congress vows to create stable, transparent government in Uttarakhand

March 10, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Dehradun, Mar 10 (ANI): Congress's Uttarakhand in-charge Chaudhary Virender Singh has vowed to create a stable and transparent government in the state.

Azad meets Uttrakhand MLAs to build consensus over leader of legislative party

March 10, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Dehradun, Mar 10 (ANI): Union Health Minister and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad arrived here on Saturday to build consensus over the selection of head of the Congress Legislature Party in the state.

Congress vows to create stable, transparent government in Uttarakhand

March 10, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Dehradun, Mar 10 (ANI): Congress's Uttarakhand in-charge Chaudhary Virender Singh has vowed to create a stable and transparent government in the state.

Maoists landmine blast kills three policemen in Jharkhand

February 2, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Latehar, Feb 2 (ANI): At least three policemen were killed in a deadly landmine blast in Balumath in Jharkhand.

Maoists landmine blast kills three policemen in Jharkhand

February 2, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Latehar, Feb 2 (ANI): At least three policemen were killed in a deadly landmine blast in Balumath in Jharkhand.

PM condoles demise of former Karnataka CM Bangarappa

December 26, 2011 at 9:33 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, Dec 26 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condoled the passing away of former Karnataka Chief Minister and Parliamentarian S. Bangarappa, who breathed his last after a month long illness early this morning.

Law Minister Khurshid condoles demise of former Karnataka CM Bangarappa

December 26, 2011 at 7:50 PM

Bangalore/New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid has condoled the demise of former Karnataka Chief Minister S. Bangarappa, who breathed his last after a month long illness early this morning.

Moily condoles demise of former Karnataka CM Bangarappa

December 26, 2011 at 7:50 PM

Bangalore, Dec 26 (ANI): Corporate Affairs Minister M. Veerappa Moily has condoled the demise of former Karnataka Chief Minister S. Bangarappa, who passed away early this morning.

Former Karnataka CM Bangarappa passes away

December 26, 2011 at 12:47 PM

Bangalore, Dec 26 (ANI): Former Karnataka Chief Minister S. Bangarappa passed away early this morning at a private hospital in Bangalore following a brief illness. He was 79

Radical group protests alleged Islamist group's conference in Delhi

November 26, 2011 at 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov.26 (ANI): Members of the Bhagat Singh Kranti Sena (Revolutionary Army), a radical youth group, took to the streets of New Delhi on Saturday, in protest against the 'Social Justice Conference' organised by the Popular Front of India (PFI), an alleged Islamist organisation.

Prashant Bhushan beaten up inside his chamber for statements on Kashmir

October 12, 2011 at 8:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): Senior Supreme Court lawyer and Team Anna member Prashant Bhushan was beaten up inside his chamber here by young men for his alleged comments on Kashmir.

Slain Pak politician Salmaan Taseer's son abducted from Lahore

August 26, 2011 at 1:20 PM

Lahore, August 26(ANI): Shahbaz Taseer, son of former Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, has been abducted from Lahore's Gulburg area.

Pak troops violate ceasefire again, fire at Indian posts along LoC

May 5, 2011 at 8:12 PM

Poonch/Jammu, May 5 (ANI): In yet another incident of ceasefire violation, troops from Pakistani side fired rocket-propelled grenades and opened fire from Medium Machine Guns (MMGs) and small arms on Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch District on Thursday.

US "continues to encourage" Pak Govt. to 'release' double murder-accused diplomat

February 3, 2011 at 12:07 PM

Washington, Feb 3(ANI): Despite Pakistan's snub to the US demand for the double murder accused diplomat's immediate release, the United States' "continues to encourage" the Pakistan Government to free him on the 'immunity' ground.

Kumaraswamy accuses top BJP leadership of backing Yeddyurappa

January 27, 2011 at 7:39 PM

Bangalore, Jan 27 (ANI): Janata Dal (Secular) leader H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday accused the senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of backing Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa, who is facing charges of corruption and nepotism.

Assam Police arrest Dantewada massacre prime suspect

January 12, 2011 at 8:10 PM

Guwahati, Jan 12 (ANI): Assam Police arrested a Maoist named Piyush Kranti Acharya, who is a prime suspect in the April 2010 Dantewada massacre in which 76 security personnel were killed, here on Wednesday.

Pakistan violate ceasefire again, fire at Indian posts in Poonch

September 29, 2010 at 2:59 PM

Poonch, Sep 29 (ANI): In yet another violation of the ceasefire along the Line of Control, Pakistani troops opened fire at various Indian forward posts in the Krishna Ghati sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch region.

Opposition parties stage protests across the country against UPA Govt.'s policies

July 5, 2010 at 9:53 PM

New Delhi/ Patna/ Lucknow/ Pune/Kolkata, July 5 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance and Left Front on Monday staged protests at different places across the country to criticise the Congress-led Government at the Centre for its policies that have led to a steep hike in prices of petroleum products.

Ahmedabad engineer designs personal gadgets to control temperature

April 3, 2010 at 3:18 PM

Ahmedabad, Apr 3 (ANI): Dhama Innovations, a firm founded by Kranti Vistakula, an engineer from Ahmedabad, designed and manufactured an indigenous self temperature controlling mode which could be linked to scarves, helmets, apparels, and even neckties and shoes.

Kambakkht Ishq bags the Golden Kela Awards

March 17, 2010 at 12:01 PM

Following the western tradition of honouring worst performances in the Hollywood industry, India too had begun it for the Bollywood. On the line of Golden Raspberry awards or Razzie awards, Jatin Verma

Kalyan Singh launches Jan Kranti Party to be headed by son Rajbir

January 5, 2010 at 8:01 PM

Lucknow, Jan.5 (ANI): Former Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh launched a new political party-Jan Kranti Party-here on Tuesday on his 78th birthday.

CBI claims expose' of illegal smuggling racket of wild animals, arrests 7

November 9, 2009 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov.9 (ANI): Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday arrested seven people for smuggling wildlife products to neighbouring countries.

Nation observes 67th anniversary of Quit India Movement

August 9, 2009 at 7:17 PM

Mumbai, Aug. 9 (ANI): Nation observed the 67th anniversary of the Quit India Movement on Sunday and paid tributes to the martyrs and freedom fighters who had taken part in the movement.

Congress demands President's rule in Uttarakhand

June 15, 2009 at 3:50 PM

Dehradun, June 15 (ANI): Claiming that the internal rift within the ruling BJP is hampering the development of Uttarakhand, the Congress has demanded President's rule in the state.

Woman, two daughters commit suicide after family dispute

May 20, 2009 at 4:27 PM

Bhopal, May 20 (IANS) An alleged family dispute led a 45-year-old woman to end her life along with her two daughters while the third is battling in a Madhya Pradesh hospital after consuming poison, police said Wednesday.

Mulayam sidelining sincere partymen, says Beni Prasad

May 4, 2009 at 8:25 PM

Lucknow, May 4 (IANS) Former Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Beni Prasad Verma, now the Congress candidate in Gonda, Monday said he would never accept SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav as a minister in a United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.

BJP will win highest number of seats: Advani

April 21, 2009 at 7:08 PM

Bangalore, April 21 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party was poised to win the highest number of seats in parliament, senior BJP leader L.K. Advani said here Tuesday.

Shutdown affects normal life in north West Bengal

March 9, 2009 at 9:01 PM

Siliguri (West Bengal), March 9 (IANS) Normal life was affected in four northern districts of West Bengal Monday as the Kamtapur Progressive Party (KPP) forced a 24-hour shutdown to protest the state administration's refusal to let it hold a public meeting a day earlier.

Centre sanctions 80 crore rupees for Commonwealth Games security

March 8, 2009 at 2:32 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 8 (ANI): The Central Government has sanctioned nearly 80 crore rupees to the Delhi Police to upgrade its equipment to provide foolproof security and avert any Lahore-type attack on sportsmen during the Commonwealth Games.

High alert on Indo-Pak border after attack on Lankan team in Pakistan

March 4, 2009 at 12:24 PM

Amritsar, Mar. 4 (ANI): Following the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan Cricket team in Lahore, a high alert has been sounded along the Indo-Pakistan border in Punjab.

Protesters clash with security forces in Kashmir

February 12, 2009 at 7:10 PM

Srinagar, Feb 12 (ANI): Clashes erupted between protesters and paramilitary personnel in Srinagar on Thursday.

Collection agent robbed of over Rs.200,000 in Noida

January 16, 2009 at 12:21 AM

Noida, Jan 15 (IANS) A collection agent working for a liquor dealer was robbed of Rs.207,000 by six unidentified people here, the police said Thursday.

Shilpa Shetty to star in India-China film

January 10, 2009 at 12:14 AM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has been roped in to star in an India-China joint film venture.

Grateful Malegaon names road after slain ATS chief Karkare

December 17, 2008 at 7:58 PM

Malegaon (Maharashtra), Dec 17 (IANS) A grateful Malegaon town Wednesday decided to name a main road in memory of Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare who was killed combatting terrorists in Mumbai, the city mayor said.

3,000 rallies across Jammu and Kashmir during election season

December 7, 2008 at 12:45 PM

Jammu, Dec.7 (ANI): As many as 3,023 public meetings and rallies have been organized in Jammu and Kashmir in this election season.

Court dismisses expelled BSP member's plea

November 17, 2008 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday dismissed the plea of an expelled Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) member Isam Singh, who had challenged his disqualification as member of the Rajya Sabha.

Kalyan forces BJP leadership to give RS seat to protege

November 9, 2008 at 8:16 PM

Lucknow, Nov 9 (IANS) The nomination of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member Kusum Rai for a Rajya Sabha berth from Uttar Pradesh is seen as an attempt to mollify the party's estranged senior vice president Kalyan Singh, who wanted the seat for his protege.

54 file nominations in Delhi Friday

November 7, 2008 at 10:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7(IANS) Fifty-four candidates of various parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Friday filed their nominations for the Nov 29 Delhi assembly election.

Nuts, bolts, nails packed with explosives in Malegaon blast

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Malegaon (Maharashtra), Sep 30 (IANS) Nuts, bolts, nails and ball-bearings were packed with three kilograms of explosive material in a motorcycle for Monday's bomb blast here that killed two people, forensic expert Dnyaneshwar Mohite said Tuesday.

Two Malegaon deaths due to police firing, claims Mufti

October 6, 2008 at 8:21 PM

Malegaon (Maharashtra), Sep 30 (IANS) Two of the four deaths that followed the bomb blast here Monday were from bullets fired by the police at a mob, says Mufti Mohammed Ismail, whose Third Front rules the municipal corporation in this powerloom town.

Malegaon tense after Monday's blast, but curfew relaxed

October 6, 2008 at 7:58 PM

Malegaon, Sept 30 (ANI): The situation in Malegaon remains tense after Monday night's blast at Bhikku Chowk, in which four people were killed and 70 others were injured.

Two Malegaon deaths due to police firing, claims Mufti

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Malegaon (Maharashtra), Sep 30 (IANS) Two of the four deaths that followed the bomb blast here Monday were from bullets fired by the police at a mob, says Mufti Mohammed Ismail, whose Third Front rules the municipal corporation in this powerloom town.

Nuts, bolts, nails packed with explosives in Malegaon blast

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Malegaon (Maharashtra), Sep 30 (IANS) Nuts, bolts, nails and ball-bearings were packed with three kilograms of explosive material in a motorcycle for Monday's bomb blast here that killed two people, forensic expert Dnyaneshwar Mohite said Tuesday.

Malegaon tense after Monday's blast, but curfew relaxed

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Malegaon, Sept 30 (ANI): The situation in Malegaon remains tense after Monday night's blast at Bhikku Chowk, in which four people were killed and 70 others were injured.

Gay activists in India want British apology for sex law

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Aug.16 (ANI): Activists in India are about to demand another apology from Britain.