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

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

I've struggled a lot: Rohit Khurana

May 20, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) TV actor Rohit Khurana, who is currently seen as ugly-looking Madhav in TV show "Dil Ki Nazar Se... Khoobsurat", says he had struggled a lot to come this far in his career.

Madhuri Dixit celebrates 46th birthday today

May 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): The Dhak Dhak girl, Madhuri Dixit Nene, is celebrating her 46the birthday today.

BJP leader booked for rape

May 9, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former spokesperson of the party's state unit Madhu Chavan was booked by the Mumbai police for rape and cheating, after a 50-year-old woman approached the Kalachowkie police station, alleging that he had been raping her for the last 20 years with promises of marriage.

Rohit Khurana plays ugly man on screen, says it's a risk

May 6, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Rohit Khurana, who plays an ugly-looking Madhav in the "Dil Ki Nazar Se...Khoobsurat" TV serial, says it was a challenge doing the role, something that not many actors would take up.

What kind of Mr. Right does Soumya want?

April 18, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) In her show "Dil Ki Nazar Se - Khoobsurat" Somya Seth plays a character who wants to marry a good looking guy, but says in real life her Mr. Right would be someone who could impress her parents.

Regulate development in Western Ghats, says panel

April 17, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Moving away from ecologist Madhav Gadgil's report calling for declaring the entire Western Ghats ecologically sensitive, a panel headed by Planning Commission member K. Kasturirangan Wednesday limited the area to 37 percent and sought a regulatory regime on development activities.

As Plan panel member fails to land, Idukkki cries foul

April 8, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Idukki (Kerala) April 8 (IANS) As the helicopter carrying Planning Commission member K. Kasturirangan failed to land here Monday because of bad weather, local people were up in arms, saying the state government was playing truant.

Maoists kill village chief in Odisha

April 3, 2013 at 12:13 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 3 (IANS) Maoists have killed a tribal politician in Odisha's Malkangiri district, police said Wednesday.

India steadfast in its support to Nepal: PM

March 14, 2013 at 11:02 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said India remains steadfast in its support to the people of Nepal in their effort to build a stable, democratic and prosperous country.

Nepal's chief justice takes oath as executive head

March 14, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Beijing Mar. 14 (Xinhua-ANI): Nepal's sitting Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi has taken the oath of office as the chairperson of the Interim Election Council at the president's office.

Nepal's chief justice takes oath as executive head

March 14, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Kathmandu, March 14 (IANS) Nepal's sitting Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi Thursday took oath of office as the chairperson of the Interim Election Council to hold Constituent Assembly elections by June 21.

Easy day for Indian teams in Asian Junior Squash

February 20, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Seoul, Feb 20 (IANS) The Indian junior squash team began with emphatic wins in the Asian Junior Team Championships here Wednesday.

Malik-Saeed share stage in Pak: RSS questions Govt.'s intention on fighting terror

February 12, 2013 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 12 (ANI): Questioning Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Yasin Malik's recent decision to share the stage with Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, in Islamabad, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Ram Madhav on Tuesday said the Centre should take due note of this act and take very strong measures to send a message to him and persons of his ilk.

Court orders probe against Maharashtra minister

February 8, 2013 at 10:43 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) The Bombay High Court Friday directed Mumbai Police to submit an investigation report in a money laundering and land grabbing case against state Water Resources Minister Sunil Tatkare by Feb 22.

Khandey may be J&K's new chief secretary

February 7, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Jammu, Feb 7 (IANS) Iqbal Khandey may be appointed the new Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary, official sources said Thursday.

Hindu terror: Government backs Shinde, BJP says 'irresponsible' (Roundup)

January 22, 2013 at 9:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's "Hindu terror" remarks saw the government and the BJP locking horns again Tuesday as the Congress tried to blunt the opposition attack by saying it was an inadvertent comment and terror has no religion.

Impact of chit funds in state huge: Calcutta Stock Exchange

January 21, 2013 at 10:48 PM

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) The Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE) Monday said impact of chit funds in West Bengal would be huge as the number of such firms in the state is very high.

BJP demands apology, Shinde's sacking; Congress refuses

January 21, 2013 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) An angry BJP Monday renewed its attack on Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for his comments on "Hindu terror" and demanded his sacking and an apology from the ruling party even as the Congress outrightly rejected the demand.

Home Minister has substantial evidences against RSS: Digvijay Singh

January 21, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 21 (ANI): Taking potshots at the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the ongoing war of words over Sushil Kumar Shinde's 'Saffron Terror' remark, Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Monday said there are foolproof evidences in support of the allegation levelled by the Union Home Minister.

LeT, JuD have congratulated Shinde for his claims on Hindu terror: RSS

January 21, 2013 at 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI):Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) spokesperson Ram Madhav said on Monday that Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's comment on Hindu terror have made "real terrorists" like the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) very happy, and added that they have welcomed it.

I'm shocked at how people linked me to Aashka: Sana Khan

January 13, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Expressing her shock over her link up with TV actress Aashka Goradia in the "Bigg Boss 6" house, model-actress Sana Khan says she is like her "elder sister". Now she admits being "nervous about people's reaction" towards her after her stint on the reality show.

RSS chief stokes fresh controversy with marriage comment

January 6, 2013 at 7:59 PM

Indore/New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stoked a new controversy Sunday with his comment that marriage was a contract and a man could disown his wife if she violates its terms of looking after his household.

BJP defends Bhagwat, says 'RSS not anti-women'

January 4, 2013 at 4:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 4 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday defended RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remark that 'rapes occur frequently in India not in Bharat', saying the present controversy is totally uncalled for and unnecessary.

RSS chief Bhagwat does not know either India or 'Bharat': Brinda Karat

January 4, 2013 at 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 4 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Brinda Karat on Friday lashed out at Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat for his remark that rapes are rare in 'Bharat' (rural India) but occur frequently in 'India', saying this reflects the mentality, which refuses to accept the reality of caste oppression or class driven exploitation of women.

Kiran Bedi livid over RSS chief Bhagwat's 'rapes hardly take place in Bharat' remark

January 4, 2013 at 12:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (ANI): Former IPS officer and activist Kiran Bedi on Friday criticised Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat for his controversial remark that rapes hardly take place in 'Bharat', but they occur frequently in 'India'.

RSS defends Bhagwat's rape remark, says 'have great respect for women'

January 4, 2013 at 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (ANI): Defending Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's controversial remark that rapes hardly take place in 'Bharat', but they occur frequently in 'India', RSS spokesperson Ram Madhav on Friday said "we have great respect for women."

Prasanna happy with line-up of films

January 3, 2013 at 11:11 AM

Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) Tamil actor Prasanna, known for films such as "Sadhu Miranda" and "Anjathe", couldn't have asked for a better new year. He is happy with the line-up of films in his kitty.

Maharashtra government agrees to SIT probe in irrigation 'scam'

December 17, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Nagpur, Dec 17 (IANS) Blinking first, the Maharashtra government Monday agreed to set up a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the allegations of corruption in the state irrigation department.

Tributes paid to Bal Thackeray

November 28, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) Top political leaders from various parties, industrialists and social personalities paid their tributes to late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray at an event here Tuesday.

Catholic Church up in arms over Madhav Gadgil report

November 25, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 25 (IANS) The Syro Malabar Catholic Church has termed as a "conspiracy" the Madhav Gadgil?headed Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel report which recommends zoning of 75 percent of the Western Ghats into different grades of ecological sensitivity.

RSS disapproves of Gadkari's remarks on Swami Vivekananda

November 6, 2012 at 9:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Tuesday disapproved of a purported comparison between Swami Vivekananda and fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim by BJP president Nitin Gadkari and said there was a need to keep in mind public sentiments associated with renowned figures.

BJP leaders meet at Advani's residence, but likely to standby under fire Gadkari

November 6, 2012 at 8:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov.6 (ANI): Some top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met at the residence of senior party leader L.K.Advani here this evening to discuss the impact of the allegations of corruption against party president Nitin Gadkari, as also the fallout of his recent statement in which he sought to establish a similarity in the IQ levels between religious philosopher Swami Vivekananda and absconding mafia don Dawood Ibrahim.

Krishnan Vande Jagadgurum - partly refreshing, largely humdrum (Telugu Music Review)

October 12, 2012 at 4:28 PM

Film: 'Krishnan Vande Jagadgurum'; Music Director: Mani Sharma; Lyricists: Sirivennela Sitaramasastri, E.S Murthy and Sai Madhav Burra; Singers: Narendra, Shravan Bhargavi, Shreya Ghoshal, Rahul Sipligunj, Deepu, S.P Balasubramanyam, Hemachandra, Chaitra, Raghu Babu, Sai Madhav Burra and Joanna; Rating: **1/2

BJP councillor denied bail in murder case

September 24, 2012 at 10:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday dismissed the bail plea of a BJP municipal councillor accused of a party worker's murder in April on the ground that "being a man in power and position he may influence the witnesses".

BJP councillor denied bail in murder case

September 24, 2012 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday dismissed the bail plea of a BJP municipal councillor accused of a party worker's murder in April on the ground that "being a man in power and position he may influence the witnesses".

Come clean on US observatory in Kerala, demands Achuthanandan

September 17, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 17 (IANS) Communist veteran and former chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan Monday asked both the central and Kerala governments to come clean on the proposed neutrino observatory coming up in the state's Idukki district and contiguous Theni in Tamil Nadu.

Hei survives a scare in Indian Open junior squash

August 30, 2012 at 8:51 PM

Chennai, Aug 30 (IANS) Top seed Yuen Tsun Hei (Hong Kong) survived a scare as he came back from 0-2 down to beat Madhav Dhingra 3-2 and enter the final of the Boys Under-17 singles in the Indian Open junior squash tournament here Thursday.

Maharashtra leaders condole Deshmukh's death

August 14, 2012 at 11:32 PM

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Condolences poured in from political leaders of Maharashtra for union minister and former chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh soon after the news of his death spread across the state.

RSS leader Ram Madhav comes out in support of Mohan Bhagwat, says his remark interpreted wrongly

August 11, 2012 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Aug.11 (ANI): The spokesperson of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Ram Madhav, on Saturday came out in support of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, saying his praise of Janata Dal-United-led Bihar as opposed to BJP-led Gujarat had been interpreted wrongly.

China, India can spur Nepal economy: Chinese envoy

July 30, 2012 at 3:31 PM

Kathmandu, July 30 (IANS) Being located between China and India can be a driving force for Nepal's development, China's ambassador Yang Houlan said here.

Western Ghats put on World Heritage Site list

July 2, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) The eco-sensitive Western Ghats along the west coast of India have been included on the coveted list of the World Heritage Sites, at a meeting of the World Heritage Committee held in Russia Sunday evening, an official said here Monday.

Government reconstitutes NAC, makes it a 12-member body

June 29, 2012 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (ANI): The government on Friday reconstituted the Sonia Gandhi led National Advisory Council (NAC), making it a 12-member body by dropping three members and inducting two new faces.

RSS justifies chief's statement on PM candidate (Lead, superseding previous story)

June 20, 2012 at 9:33 PM

New Delhi/Nagpur, June 20 (IANS) Justifying the RSS chief's statement that the country should have a prime minister who propounded Hindutva, the organisation's spokesman Wednesday said the views should not be linked to "day-to-day political happenings".

RSS justifies chief's statement on prime ministerial candidate

June 20, 2012 at 4:37 PM

New Delhi/Nagpur, June 20 (IANS) Justifying the RSS chief's statement that the country should have a prime minister who propounded Hindutva, the organisation's spokesman Wednesday said the views should not be linked to "day-to-day political happenings".

Water canons used on Kashmir employees, 24 held

June 13, 2012 at 3:51 PM

Srinagar, June 13 (IANS) Police used water canons to disperse state government employees marching Wednesday towards the civil secretariat in Srinagar to press their demand for raising their retirement age from the present 58 years to 60 years.

Goa cops, excise staff step in to stop petrol smuggling

June 1, 2012 at 3:03 PM

Panaji, June 1 (IANS) Petrol from Goa is being smuggled to neighbouring states like Karnataka and Maharashtra, where it is priced at a premium, and the state police and excise department are taking steps to prevent the racket, an official here said.

Poverty forces Bengal mother to sell child for Rs.2000

May 22, 2012 at 4:57 PM

Kolkata, May 22 (IANS) Unable to take care of her seven-month-old child due to extreme poverty, a mother in West Bengal's Nadia district sold her infant to a meat seller for Rs.2000.

Reduce mining in Goa to one-third: Panel

May 21, 2012 at 2:27 PM

Panaji, May 21 (IANS) Mining in Goa has crossed the social and environmental threshold and further ore extraction should be capped at approximately 20 percent of the current levels, recommends an advisory council in its zero draft report.

Goa tourism policy may lose its 'fun'

May 20, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Panaji, May 20 (IANS) Soon, fun may not be 'in' in Goa.

Kusunda language on verge of extinction as only one speaker is left

May 14, 2012 at 12:50 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): An entire language may soon become extinct, as there is only one person who remains alive who speaks it.

Taliban threat from AfPak real: Air chief

April 28, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Bangalore, April 28 (IANS) Increasing Talibanisation of Pakistan and shifting of terror focus from AfPak region would pose a serious security threat to India in the next two years, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne said here Saturday.

Bihu celebrations conclude in Assam

April 21, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Guwahati, Apr 21 (ANI): For over a week the reverberation of Rongali or Bohag Bihu celebrations continued in Assam with people dancing to the rhythm of the dhol with great enthusiasm.

MCD councillor who instigated murder gets interim bail

April 13, 2012 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday granted interim bail till April 17 to Madhav Prasad, a Bharatiya Janata Party councillor arrested for allegedly instigating his supporters to knife a party worker to death.

BJP worker killed, party councillor detained

April 11, 2012 at 12:10 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillor has been detained for the murder of a party worker who was stabbed to death ahead of Sunday's Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls, police said Wednesday.

'Rachcha' - technically sound, but lacks storyline (Telugu Movie Review)

April 7, 2012 at 7:29 PM

Film: Rachcha; Cast: Ramcharan, Tamanna, Mukesh Rishi, Dev Gill, Kota Sreenivasa Rao, Brahmanandam, Ali, Venu Madhav, M.S. Narayana, Krishna Bhagavan, Srinivasa Reddy; Producer: R.B. Chowdhary; Screenplay-Direction: Sampath Nandi; Cinematographer: Sameer Reddy; Music: Mani Sharma; Rating: **1/2

Russian arms trafficker Bout gets 25 years jail in arms case in US

April 6, 2012 at 12:42 PM

New York, Apr 6 (ANI): Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by a federal judge in New York for conspiring to sell weapons to a US-designated foreign terrorist group based in Colombia.

Same sex co-workers feel 'pain' of discourteously treated colleagues

January 12, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Washington, Jan 12 (ANI): Same gender co-workers feel the pain of their 'victimized' colleagues, who are treated rudely at workplace, a new study has revealed.

RSS charges Congress of indulging in communal politics

January 5, 2012 at 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (ANI): A photograph of the Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh published in a Hindi daily has proved that he was associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS), said Ram Madhav on Thursday.

Ranjan Mathai arrives in Kathmandu to prepare for Pranab Mukherjee's day-long visit

November 26, 2011 at 8:07 PM

Kathmandu, Nov 26(ANI): Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai today arrived in Kathmandu to prepare for Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's visit to the country.

Gulbarg Society case: RSS leader Madhav welcomes SC verdict

September 12, 2011 at 9:13 PM

New Delhi/Vadodara, Sep 12 (ANI): Applauding the Supreme Court's decision into the 2002 Gulbarg Society massacre case, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Ram Madhav on Monday said that this case had been unduly politicised during the past few years, and added that all the facts will now emerge as the case has been transferred to the concerned magistrate in Ahmedabad.

Factionalism complicates talks between Nepal Govt, armed outfits

July 10, 2011 at 4:04 PM

Kathmandu, July 10 (ANI): The Nepal Government has initiated talks with underground-armed outfits having political demands but the dialogue process appears complicated with different factions claiming to be the authentic group.

Factionalism complicates talks between Nepal Govt, armed outfits

July 10, 2011 at 3:08 PM

Kathmandu, July 10 (ANI): The Nepal Government has initiated talks with underground-armed outfits having political demands but the dialogue process appears complicated with different factions claiming to be the authentic group.

RSS backs Anna Hazare's protest against UPA

June 13, 2011 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): A day after Anna Hazare wrote a letter to Congress President Sonia Gandhi asking her to rein in her ministers, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has stated that the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government should stop making silly and baseless charges against leaders of the anti-corruption movement.

Nepal Parliament's budget session to begin from May 2

April 27, 2011 at 4:57 PM

Kathmandu, Apr. 27 (ANI): The budget session of the Nepal Parliament will begin from May 2.

Nepal says Maoists must expedite constitution writing process

April 3, 2011 at 4:36 PM

Dhangadhi (Nepal), Apr. 3 (ANI): Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal on Sunday said the Unified CPN (Maoist) should be pressurized to expedite the constitution writing process and take the peace process to its logical conclusion.

Government treats militancy with kid gloves: RSS leader

February 14, 2011 at 1:17 PM

Mathura, Feb 14 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) spokesperson Ram Madhav has accused the Central Government of tackling the issue of militants with kid gloves.

Malegaon blast accused not part of RSS: Ram Madhav

February 11, 2011 at 8:40 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) spokesperson Ram Madhav on Friday categorically denied that Srikant Purohit and Dayanand Pandey, the accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, are a part of the RSS.

Jhalanath Khanal elected new Prime Minister of Nepal

February 4, 2011 at 11:37 AM

Kathmandu, Feb 4 (ANI): Nepal's Parliament has elected CPN (UML) chairman Jhalanath Khanal as the 34th Prime Minister, ending the six-month long stalemate.

RSS admits links with Samjhauta blast accused Aseemanand

February 2, 2011 at 9:35 PM

Lucknow, Feb 2 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) spokesperson Ram Madhav on Wednesday accepted that Samjhauta Express train blast accused Swami Aseemanand was a member of the organization before becoming a monk.

Netizens hail Nepalese man for slapping politician, call him 'a hero'

January 27, 2011 at 1:07 PM

Kathmandu, Jan.27 (ANI): A Nepalese man who slapped a senior politician in anger at the lack of political progress in his country has been hailed as a hero on the Internet.

India committed to making a democratic, stable Nepal: Nirupama Rao

January 18, 2011 at 9:21 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 18 (ANI): Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao, who is presently on a three-day visit to Kathmandu, on Tuesday said that India is committed to working with them for a democratic and stable Nepal.

Black Magic ritualists kill child in Mangalore

December 18, 2010 at 6:22 PM

Mangalore, Dec.18 (ANI): Karnataka Police on Friday arrested three people for killing a child as part of a black magic ritual in Mangalore.

Competition law regime will boost country's market economy: Moily

November 12, 2010 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister M Veerappa Moily on Friday said the new competition law regime would bring transparency and lend a fillip to the market economy in the country.

UN mission to leave Nepal on January 15

November 12, 2010 at 11:42 AM

Kathmandu, Nov.12 (ANI): Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has said the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) will leave Nepal on January 15 as per the agreement.

Nepal Maoists deny training Indian ultras

November 11, 2010 at 1:04 PM

Kathmandu, Nov 101 (ANI): Chief of UCPN (Maoist)'s military wing, Barsha Man Pun has denied allegations of providing training to Indian Maoists.

RSS activists protest against Centre's terror outfits' remarks

November 10, 2010 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (ANI): The Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) activists staged a protest here on Wednesday after the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government at the Centre accused their faction of having links with various militant outfits.

Abhishek, Deepika launch soundtrack of 'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey' in Mumbai

October 28, 2010 at 3:23 PM

Mumbai, Oct 28 (ANI): Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan and Deepika Padukone launched the soundtrack of Hindi film, 'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey' here on Wednesday.

India asks Nepalese political parties to form larger consensus

October 15, 2010 at 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Expressing concern over Nepal's failure to elect a new Prime Minister for nearly three months, India on Friday asked all the political parties in Nepal to come forward and form a larger consensus.

Jharkhand police nab top Maoist leader from Chaibasa

October 10, 2010 at 4:08 PM

Chaibasa (Jharkhand), Oct.10 (ANI): Jharkhand police on Sunday arrested a top Maoist leader in Jharkhand's Chaibasa town.

UNSC to extend UNMIN's term in Nepal by four months

September 15, 2010 at 4:33 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 15 (ANI): The tenure of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) that was set to set to expire on Wednesday is being extended for the seventh time for four more months.

Chinese team in Nepal for talks to resolve political impasse

September 12, 2010 at 2:49 PM

Kathmandu, Sept.12 (ANI): A Chinese delegation, led by a senior leader of the Communist Party of China, He Yong, is in Nepal holding discussions on the current political situation in the Himalayan state.

Prachanda fails to make it as Nepal PM

September 7, 2010 at 8:35 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 7 (ANI): Maoists leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' failed to become Nepal's new Prime Minister in the seventh round of voting held at the Constituent Assembly hall in New Baneshwor on Tuesday, as a breakaway group of Madheshi Front, whose support he was banking on, preferred to stay away from voting in Parliament at the last moment.

BJP supports central government on its efforts to solve Nepal crisis

August 14, 2010 at 10:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Saturday extended its full support and cooperation to the central government, in its attempts to end the political stalemate in Nepal.

Nepalese lepers to climb Mt. Everest

August 9, 2010 at 10:52 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 9 (ANI): To reduce social stigma and discrimination that leprosy patients in the society, Nepalese lepers are all set to climb Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world.

Nepal election stalemate, a setback for Maoists

July 22, 2010 at 12:48 PM

Kathmandu, July 22(ANI): Nepal's failure to elect a Prime Minister on Wednesday is being seen as a setback to the Maoists, who had paralyzed the country earlier this year by organizing strikes and blockades to force the resignation of former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal.

'Holy grail' blood test to predict Alzheimer's disease on the anvil

July 6, 2010 at 11:44 AM

London, July 6 (ANI): A simple blood test could soon be developed to predict Alzheimer's disease up to ten years before the appearance of symptoms-all thanks to the discovery of a protein, called clusterin, which could be an early sign of the condition.

Nepalese PM struck secret deal with Prachanda before resigning

July 5, 2010 at 11:21 AM

Kathmandu, Jul 5 (ANI): Nepalese Prime Minister Madhav Kumar struck a secret agreement with Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) (UCPN-M) chairman Prachanda on the basic principles of the new constitution and the peace process, before his resignation.

Beware of Internet-based medicine info

July 3, 2010 at 3:31 PM

Washington, July 3 (ANI): A new study has found that the quality of online information about the most common sports medicine diagnoses varies widely.

Maoist-led govt acceptable in Nepal if past pacts implemented: UML

July 2, 2010 at 12:29 PM

Kathmandu, July 2 (ANI): The CPN-UML has said the leadership of the UCPN (Maoist) for the next government could be considered only if the latter implements past agreements.

Maoists should lead new govt in Nepal: Prachanda

July 1, 2010 at 5:22 PM

Kathmandu, July 1 (ANI): Chairman of UCPN (Maoist) Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda on Thursday said that his party should get to lead the next government in the country.

Nepal Maoists hail PM's resignation

July 1, 2010 at 12:29 PM

Kathmandu, July 1 (ANI): The Unified CPN (Maoist) has hailed Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal's decision to resign, saying it paves the way for a consensus to end the political deadlock in the country.

Nepal PM steps down

June 30, 2010 at 9:02 PM

Kathmandu, June 30 (ANI): Amid strong protests from the UCPN (Maoist), Nepal's Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal finally announced his resignation on Wednesday after assuming the post for nearly thirteen months.

Nepal Prime Minister and Assembly chief hold discussion to call budget session

June 28, 2010 at 1:43 PM

Kathmandu, June 28 (ANI): Constituent Assembly (CA) chairperson Subash Nemwang on Monday met Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and urged him to implement the three-point pact signed on May 28 at the earliest to pass the fiscal years budget.

Nepalese PM rules out resigning from premiership

June 27, 2010 at 5:03 PM

Kathmandu, June 27 (ANI): Nepali Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has said he would not resign, amid growing pressure from ruling allies and the main opposition party to pick a new prime ministerial candidate.

Nepal Maoists not to allow passage of budget until PM resigns

June 21, 2010 at 5:00 PM

Kathmandu, June 21 (ANI): The Unified CPN (Maoist) on Monday said that it would not accept the budget for 2010/11 until Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal resigns.

Nepal begins probe into slaughter of endangered rhinos

June 15, 2010 at 2:52 PM

Kathmandu, June 15 (ANI): The Government of Nepal has said that it has begun a probe on the poaching and slaughtering of the endangered rhino in the Himalayan nation after wildlife experts revealed that 28 of them had been killed over the past 11 months. rime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and Forest Minister Deepak Bohara summoned conservation officials and the chiefs of police and army ordering them to come up with a strategy to halt the killings, The Telegraph reports.

Indian envoy Sood calls on Nepal PM, discusses Meghalaya incidents

June 12, 2010 at 1:19 PM

Kathmandu, June 12 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Rakesh Sood met Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal here on Friday and discussed the recent incidents of reported violence against Nepali speaking persons in Meghalaya.

India all set to generate 1000 MW solar power by 2013 with US technology

June 11, 2010 at 1:12 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Leading US-based solar power companies, American Capital Energy (ACE) and MSM Energy (MSME), are planning to set up a joint venture to generate solar energy in India.

Nepal PM won't resign before consensus: UML

June 2, 2010 at 5:57 PM

Kathmandu, June 2 (ANI): The CPN-UML on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal will step down only after the guarantee of past agreements on peace process and Constitution-writing.

Nepal Maoists warns of serious consequence if PM refuses to step down

June 1, 2010 at 4:08 PM

Kathmandu, June 1 (ANI): UCPN (Maoist) Vice-Chairman Dr Baburam Bhattarai on Tuesday said there will be serious consequences if Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal doesn't resign by Wednesday as agreed.