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

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

Surge in cross-border trade between India and Pakistan

May 9, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), May 9 (ANI): Cross border trade between India and Pakistan has been increasing and it is seen as a step towards increasing people-to-people contact.

Two-month long cultural and traditional folk festival begins in Pahalgam

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Pahalgam (J and K), May 6 (ANI): A two-month long cultural and traditional folk festival has begun at Pahalgam, with the aim of giving a boost tourism and culture in the Kashmir Valley.

Over 260 Kashmiri ex-militants returned to India via Nepal

April 30, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) More than 260 Kashmiri ex-militants have returned to India via Nepal in the past three years from 2010 till April 10, 2013, parliament was informed Tuesday.

Factory worker sexually assaults girl of 7, held

April 28, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) A 35-year-old factory worker was arrested for sexually assaulting a minor girl in her house here, police said Sunday.

Delhi Police officer shoots self

April 24, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A Delhi police sub-inspector shot himself dead with his service revolver near a Metro station here Wednesday evening, police said.

Ex-husband lodges complaint against Tihar DG

April 15, 2013 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Former Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) commissioner K.S. Mehra Monday lodged a complaint against his ex-wife Vimla Mehra, who is Tihar Prison director general, accusing her of trying to extort money and property from him, police said Monday.

Fire damages Srinagar army corps' headquarters

April 13, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Srinagar, April 13 (IANS) A fire damaged the high security Badami Bagh headquarters of the army's 15 Corps in Srinagar Saturday evening, army spokesperson said.

Pak Taliban rejects reports of Mangal Bagh's appointment as Khyber militant chief

April 12, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Peshawar, Apr. 12 (ANI): The Pakistan Taliban, also known as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has denied reports of militant warlord Mangal Bagh being appointed the supreme leader of the Lashkar-i-Islam (LI) and TTP in northwestern Khyber tribal region.

Computer screens could be controlled with eye movements

April 8, 2013 at 5:33 PM

According to an Israeli entrepreneur, people could soon control their computers with their eyes as per their wish. The Israeli startup is trying to develop a head- and eye-tracking technology for mobile devices, which can be deployed to make more "human" devices responding our subtle movements and natural cues, The Huffington Post reported.

Soon, computer screens could be controlled with eye movements

April 8, 2013 at 3:33 PM

Washington, April 8 (ANI): People could soon direct computers with their eyes, an Israeli entrepreneur has predicted.

Pak committee calls for death penalty for false blasphemy accusers

April 5, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Islamabad, Apr. 5 (ANI): The Senate Standing Committee on National Harmony, while discussing the Badami Bagh incident in Lahore, has recommended stern punishment for people involved in making false blasphemy accusations.

Anna Hazare talks about corruption, inflation and education during his campaign

March 31, 2013 at 8:10 PM

Amritsar, Mar 31 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare highlighted the issues of rampant corruption and rising inflation during nationwide campaign held in Amritsar city of India's northern Punjab state.

Hazare starts all-India tour from Amritsar

March 31, 2013 at 7:54 PM

Amritsar, March 31 (IANS) Warning that India was headed to "disaster", anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare Sunday began his year-long, all-India campaign from Amritsar's historic Jallianwala Bagh ground.

Only mass movement will bring change in country: Hazare

March 31, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Amritsar, March 31 (IANS) Launching his 'Janatantra Yatra' (tour for democracy) from the historic Jallianwala Bagh here in this Sikh holy city Sunday, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare said only a mass movement could bring about a change in India.

Hazare begins all-India tour from Jallianwala Bagh

March 31, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Amritsar, March 31 (IANS) Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare Sunday started his year-long, all-India tour from Amritsar's historic Jallianwala Bagh.

Anna kick-off 'Janatantra Rally' to aware people against the government

March 31, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Social activist Anna Hazare has said that he is working on the mission to aware the people of country for the coming election so that they can took the decision for their welfare. He was addressing the much-awaited

Anna kick-off 'Janatantra Rally' to aware people against the government

March 31, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Social activist Anna Hazare has said that he is working on the mission to aware the people of country for the coming election so that they can took the decision for their welfare. He was addressing the much-awaited

Every scene in 'Hitler Didi' offers something new: Sumit

March 29, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) He is playing Rishi Kumar for about one-and-a-half-year in "Hitler Didi", but Sumit Vats says there is no montony on the show as each scene has something new to offer.

Tandoori scion on kebab trail - from Turkey to India

March 29, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Succulent morsels of meat marinated with spices and skewer-grilled in hearths or ovens have tantalised the taste buds of food lovers for centuries.

Two Pakistani boys repatriated to PoK by Indian army

March 24, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Jammu, March 24 (IANS) The army Sunday handed over two Pakistani boys, who had crossed the Line of Control into India, to the Pakistan army as a goodwill gesture.

Students campaign for tiger conservation

March 21, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Kolkata, March 21 (IANS) Wearing tiger masks, hundreds of school students came together here Thursday to raise awareness about saving the endangered wild animal.

Pak govt. urged to probe intimidation and violence against Christians

March 21, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 21 (ANI): The Pakistan Christian Welfare Society (PCWS) has urged the government to take action against elements responsible for violence against Christians and other vulnerable groups in the country.

Cash van loses Rs.60 lakh in Delhi

March 20, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) At least Rs.60 lakh were stolen from a cash van collecting money from liquor shops here Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Cash van loses Rs.60 lakh in Delhi

March 20, 2013 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) At least Rs.60 lakh went missing from a cash van collecting money from liquor shops here Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Three airlines fined: Delhi exporter gets Rs.22 lakh for service deficiency

March 17, 2013 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Royal Jordanian Airlines, Czechoslovak Airlines (now Czech Airlines) and Jet Airways have been directed by the apex consumer court to jointly pay compensation and interest of Rs.22 lakh ($40,000) to a Delhi-based exporter for deficiency in service while delivering a consignment of garments to a consignee in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Pakistan president seeks report of attacks on Christians

March 10, 2013 at 6:27 AM

Islamabad, March 10 (IANS) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has taken a serious note of attacks on the houses of Christians in Lahore and sought a report from the authorities over the incident, Xinhua reported.

Delhi cop held while taking Rs.10,000 bribe

March 7, 2013 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) An assistant sub-inspector of police was arrested for taking a bribe of Rs.10,000 to release a car involved in a road rage case, an official said Thursday.

Two killed in Delhi road accident

March 3, 2013 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Two people were killed while another suffered critical injuries Sunday after a scooty they were travelling on was hit by an unidentified vehicle here, police said.

Kashmir authorities withdraw work permit of cross-border trader after recovering bullets from him

March 3, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Chakan Da Bagh (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar. 3 (ANI): Authorities at the Chakan Da Bagh check post here have withdrawn the work permit of a cross-border trader after they recovered two AK-47 bullets from the goods he was importing from Pakistan.

Cameron's regret satisfies some, families seek more

February 21, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Amritsar, Feb 21 (IANS) Not everyone is satisfied with British Prime Minister David Cameron's visit to the Jallianwala Bagh ground here and his description of the 1919 massacre of Indians as "shameful".

Religion, history, business: All in Cameron's Amritsar trip

February 20, 2013 at 3:47 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 20 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron was a devout, a politician regretting a historical tragedy and a business leader -- all rolled into one within a space of four hours during his visit to Sikh holy city Amritsar Wednesday.

Cameron calls Jallianwala Bagh tragedy shameful

February 20, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Amritsar, Feb.20 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron became the first head of government from his country to visit Jallianwala Bagh on Wednesday, and called the April 13, 1919 massacre of unarmed civilians as a tragic and a "most shameful act in the history of Britain".

Jallianwala Bagh killings 'shameful', says Cameron

February 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Amritsar, Feb 20 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron Wednesday termed as "shameful" the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of innocent Indians by British troops.

To woo Punjabis, Cameron to visit Amritsar

February 19, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Amritsar, Feb 19 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron will visit the Sikh holy city of Amritsar Wednesday in a clear message to woo Sikhs and Punjabis settled back home.

Kin of Jallainwala Bagh martyrs seek apology from David Cameron

February 18, 2013 at 9:52 PM

Amritsar, Feb. 18 (ANI): Some kin of those Indian who were killed in the Jallainwala Bagh's massacre on April 13, 1919, seek an apology from British Prime Minister David Cameron, in view of his proposed visit to Amritsar on January 20.

Cross-LoC trade resumes between India, Pakistan

January 29, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Jammu, Jan 29 (IANS) Trade across the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan resumed Tuesday after being suspended due to tension over the Jan 8 killing of two Indian soldiers. Six Pakistani trucks entered the Indian side.

Cross-LoC travel resumes, trade to restart Tuesday

January 28, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Jammu, Jan 28 (IANS) Travel across the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan resumed Monday after being suspended due to tension following the Jan 8 killing of two Indian soldiers. Trade will resume Tuesday, an official said here.

Cross-border travel resumes; trade to restart from Tuesday

January 28, 2013 at 5:05 PM

After days long, the travel across the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan resumed Monday that was suspended due to tension between the two countries following the Jan 8 killing of two Indian soldiers. Trade will resume Tuesday, an official said here........................

Cross border trade, travel remains suspended in Kashmir

January 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Chakan Da Bagh (Poonch, J-K), Jan.26 (ANI): Cross border trade and travel between India and Pakistan through Chakan Da Bagh continues to remain suspended in the wake of the recent ceasefire violation by Pakistan.

Woman branded as witch beaten to death

January 19, 2013 at 9:53 AM

Jaipur, Jan 19 (IANS) A 55-year-old tribal woman was beaten to death by her in-laws after they branded her a witch in Rajasthan's Banswara district, police said Saturday.

Repeated denial, lack of response from Islamabad will affect bilateral relations: MEA

January 15, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 15 (ANI): Terming the gruesome act of the brutal killing and mutilation of two Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops as totally unacceptable and barbaric incident, External Affair Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said the repeated denial and lack of proper response from Islamabad to our concerns will hamper bilateral relations.

Text of Khurshid's statement on killings of soldiers

January 15, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Text of External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid's statement on the killing of two Indian soldiers by Pakistan:

Indian Army will avenge killings, says general

January 15, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Jammu, Jan 15 (IANS) The Indian Army has a "definite plan" to avenge the brutal killing of two soldiers by Pakistani troops, Lt. Gen. K.T. Parnaik declared Tuesday.

India lodges 'strong protest' with Pakistan at flag meeting

January 14, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Jammu, Jan 14 (IANS) The Indian Army Monday lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over breach of the ceasefire between the two countries and the killing of two Indian soldiers at the brigadier-level flag meeting on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.

Poonch residents hopeful of positive outcome of Indo-Pak talks

January 14, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Poonch, Jan. 14 (ANI): Residents of Poonch on Monday expressed confidence that the proposed Brigade Commander-level flag meeting between India and Pakistan would help ease tensions that has flared up after the ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC).

Indian, Pakistani brigadiers to meet Monday

January 13, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Jammu, Jan 13 (IANS) The Indian and Pakistani armies will have a "flag meeting" led by brigadiers Monday in a bid to end clashes along the Jammu and Kashmir border, army sources said Sunday.

Punjab to identify unsung heroes of freedom movement

January 10, 2013 at 10:49 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 10 (IANS) Unsung heroes who were part of historic movement and incidents during India's freedom struggle will be identified by the Punjab government and their kin are likely to get financial assistance or other facilities.

Trade activity remains normal through Attari-Wagah border

January 10, 2013 at 10:33 PM

Amritsar, Jan 10 (IANS) Trade and other activity between India and Pakistan through the Attari-Wagah land route border remained normal Thursday despite heightened tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

Malala's friends jubilant at her recovery

January 7, 2013 at 11:35 AM

Islamabad, Jan 7 (IANS) Kainat Riaz and Shazia Ramzan, the two fellow students who were injured when Taliban shot at teenaged rights activist Malala Yousafzai, are overwhelmed with the news of the rapid recovery of their 15-year-old friend in Britain.

Minister travels in bus to assess women safety at night

December 22, 2012 at 10:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh Friday night travelled in a public transport bus and found that much needs to be done to improve security of women here at night, sources said.

Delhi Police presence on roads will only make women secure: R P N Singh

December 22, 2012 at 12:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 22 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Home affairs R P N Singh on Saturday said that the Delhi Police will have to ensure its presence on roads and streets of the national capital in order to make the women feel safe and secure.

NDMC Commissioner visited to check civic amenities facilities

December 13, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Commissioner of North Delhi Municipal Corporation, P.K. Gupta today visited Shalimar Bagh area under Ward No.55. During the inspection, Member, Standing Committee and area Councillor,

Cross border firing in Poonch intimidates villagers

December 11, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec. 11 (ANI): In wake of the persistent ceasefire violation by Pakistan, villagers residing in the border area of Kashmir live under constant fear.

J-K villagers concerned over persistent ceasefire violation by Pakistan

December 11, 2012 at 10:40 AM

Poonch, Dec 11 (ANI): In wake of the persistent ceasefire violation by Pakistan, villagers residing in the border area of Jammu and Kashmir live under constant fear.

Adamant Kejriwal protests outside Sheila Dikshit's residence

December 7, 2012 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal and his party workers are staging a sit in protest outside Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's residence here on Friday against the demolition of 500 houses in South Delhi's Shaheen Bagh.

Auto-rickshaw driver kills passenger for Rs.50

December 5, 2012 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) An auto-rickshaw driver here stabbed to death a passenger who accused him of trying to extort an additional fare of Rs.50, police said Wednesday. The accused is on the run.

Suicide bomber, aide killed in premature detonation of bomb-vest in Pak

December 2, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Peshawar, Dec. 2 (ANI): A suicide bomber and his helper were killed when his suicide vest went off prematurely in near Yaktot in Pakistan late on Saturday night.

Government-run hospital in makeshift sheds leaves Poonch patients distressed

November 16, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), Nov.16 (ANI): Patients across Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch District have complained about being treated in a district government hospital that has been operating from makeshift sheds for the past seven years.

Three killed, seven injured on Delhi roads

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Three people, including an elderly woman, were killed and seven people injured in three road accidents in the national capital, police said Thursday.

Delhi Metro all set to cover 70 percent of Delhi

October 20, 2012 at 6:40 PM

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) managing director Mangu Singh has said that there will be no hindrance to public as regards with the width of the road.

Delhi Metro chief assures no hindrance to public

October 20, 2012 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) managing director Mangu Singh Saturday inspected the Mukundpur to Moti Bagh stretch, which is part of the phase 3 expansion project, and assured people that special safety measures have been adopted to reduce inconvenince to the public.

Minor raped in Delhi on promise of job

October 16, 2012 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) A 16-year-old girl was raped by a transport company owner here when she approached him in search of a job, police said Tuesday.

Train rams into bus in Siwan, eight killed

September 26, 2012 at 9:07 PM

Siwan (Bihar), Sept 26 (ANI): At least eight people were killed while over a dozen injured after a train rammed into a bus here on Wednesday.

TV actors don't have privacy issues with media: Sargun Mehta

September 25, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Mumbai, Sep 25 (IANS) Paparazzi culture may be a threat to the personal lives of celebrities -- but not for television stars, feels Sargun Mehta, last seen as the protagonist in "Phulwa".

Ex-Saudi minister urges Pakistani Taliban to lift ban on polio vaccination

September 17, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Peshawar, Sept. 17 (ANI): A former health minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has publicly appealed to the Pakistani Taliban in North Waziristan and South Waziristan tribal regions to lift the ban on polio vaccination and save thousands of children from becoming victims of the crippling disease.

Startling disclosure in Benazir Bhutto case

September 16, 2012 at 3:58 PM

Islamabad, Sep 16 (IANS) A Pakistani bomb expert has told an anti-terrorism court that the venue of a Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) rally in Rawalpindi, where Benazir Bhutto was killed, had not been cleared by the bomb disposal squad.

No clues in elderly Delhi woman's murder

September 2, 2012 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The identity of suspects in the murder of an elderly woman here the day before has remained a mystery in the absence of any concrete clue, police said Sunday.

ISI tells US 'Osama doc' Afridi's chapter is 'closed'

September 1, 2012 at 10:41 AM

Islamabad, Sept 1 (ANI): Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has said that the chapter of Dr Shakil Afridi, who helped CIA trace Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, has been closed.

Nine killed in Pakistan floods

August 28, 2012 at 11:30 PM

Islamabad, Aug 28 (IANS) At least nine people were killed and five went missing after a passenger van was washed away by floods in northern Pakistan Tuesday night, Xinhua reported.

Torrential downpour leaves Delhi in traffic snarls, chaos

August 27, 2012 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) After a muggy afternoon and sporadic drizzle in the national capital Monday, a torrential downpour caused heavy traffic snarls and flooding on roads.

Heavy downpour in Delhi, traffic hit

August 25, 2012 at 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Heavy rains lashed Delhi Saturday, causing chaos on city roads. The hour-long downpour in some parts of the city brought traffic to a halt and flooded roads.

More rain in Delhi spells chaos on city roads

August 24, 2012 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) A steady drizzle interspersed with heavy showers in some areas Friday saw the capital's traffic getting caught in long snarls as some road stretches were flooded and traffic signals went on the blink.

Actress Amrita Rao showcases exquisite jewellery in Mumbai

August 21, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Mumbai, Aug.21 (ANI): Actress Amrita Rao sashayed down the ramp in Mumbai on Monday evening, showcasing exquisite jewellery designed by renowned and upcoming designers.

A walk into Jallianwala Bagh on 66th Independence Day

August 15, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Amritsar, Aug 15 (IANS) It's been over 90 years since British troops led by Brigadier Reginald Dyer fired at unarmed Indian protestors at the Jallianwala Bagh here. But walking through the narrow passage, leading to the now clean, green and well-maintained park whose walls still bear the bullet-marks, manages to evoke a connect.

Traffic snarls in Delhi after morning rain

August 7, 2012 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Tuesday morning downpour in the national capital caused traffic snarls in several parts of the city. The met department has forecast more rain later in the day.

New 'Ramayan' on TV simplified, technology-backed

August 4, 2012 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The magic of mythological epic "Ramayan" is set to be recreated on Zee TV, and the new version promises to be a state-of-art affair with latest technology and simplified dialogues to create a youth connect.

23 injured in Lahore blasts

August 2, 2012 at 2:51 AM

Islamabad, Aug 2 (IANS) At least 23 people were injured in eastern Pakistan's Lahore city Wednesday night when two bombs went off at a market, police said.

Pleasant day in Delhi, more rains Thursday

August 1, 2012 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The city residents enjoyed pleasant weather Wednesday with morning showers followed by a cloudy day. Rain has been forecast for Thursday too.

'Osama doc' Afridi faked LeI kidnapping in hope of asylum in U.S., say investigators

July 26, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Peshawar, July 26 (ANI): Pakistani doctor, Shakil Afridi, was offered help in seeking asylum by another Pakistani doctor in the U.S. who said Dr. Afridi would have to convince the judge that he was kidnapped by Lashkar-e-Islam (LeI) militants, an investigation has revealed.

Class 10 student dies in accident in Delhi

July 25, 2012 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) In a freak accident Wednesday, a 16-year-old boy was killed in Delhi after being struck by an electricity pole when he stuck his head out of the school bus window, police said.

Private firm manager shot dead in Delhi

July 24, 2012 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) A 52-year-old administrative manager working with a private firm was shot dead by three bike-borne assailants here Tuesday morning, police said.

India to Pakistan: Truce violations jeopardise peace

June 23, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Jammu, June 23 (IANS) India has in strong words conveyed to Pakistan its concerns over targeting of the Indian border posts by the Pakistani forces and implications of such "provocative" actions for the peace at the Line of Control (LoC).

4 Gurkha children lose test case to live with parents in UK

June 16, 2012 at 1:19 PM

London, June 16 (ANI): Four adult children from Gurkha families have lost a test case for the right to live with their parents in the UK.

HIV-positive rapist faces trial for attempt to murder

June 11, 2012 at 10:23 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) There is no special law to deal with accused who knowingly transmit life threatening infection to another person, a Delhi court said while charging with attempt to murder an HIV positive man who raped his minor step-daughter.

Cross border trade dips in J and K

June 7, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), June 7 (ANI): There is dip in the cross border trade from Pakistan administered Kashmir to Jammu and Kashmir through the Chakan-da-Bagh border, which has upset one of the major bilateral confidence-building modes to improve ties between New Delhi and Islamabad.

Now, new terror group blames 'Osama doc' Afridi for murder of 250 tribesmen

June 4, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Peshawar, June 4 (ANI): A militant organization, Ansar ul Islam (AI), a rival of the Lashkar-e-Islam (LeI), has asked the government to try Dr Shakil Afridi for the murder of over 250 tribesmen at the hands of LeI men, and sought an increase in the sentence awarded to the doctor.

'Osama doc' Afridi appeals against conviction

June 2, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Peshawar, June 2 (ANI): Lawyers representing Pakistani doctor Shakil Afridi, who was sentenced to 33 years' imprisonment on charges of treason, have appealed against his conviction.

Pak claims of real reasons behind 'Osama doc' sentence fall flat after militants deny links

May 31, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Peshawar, May 31 (ANI): Pakistan's latest claim that the reason for sentencing Dr Shakil Afridi to 33 years in prison for treason was his links with banned group Lashkar-e-Islam (LeI), suffered a serious blow, after the militant group denied they had anything to do with him and that they would actually kill him if they had the chance.

'Osama doc' Afridi's jail sentence was for helping Khyber militants, claim court documents

May 30, 2012 at 5:35 PM

Peshawar, May 30 (ANI): Court documents have revealed that Dr Shakil Afridi, who had helped the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) track down Osama Bin Laden, has in fact been convicted on charges of colluding with the banned Lashkar-i-Islam (LI) and its chief, Mangal Bagh.

Man killed in scuffle in Delhi

May 28, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) A 50-year-old man was killed here by a rickshaw-puller during a scuffle over sleeping outside the victim's shop, police said Monday.

Gambhir's cousin thrashes taxi driver

May 24, 2012 at 10:44 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) In a case of road rage, a taxi driver was beaten up brutally early Thursday by a man claiming to be a cousin of Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir after the victim's vehicle grazed his car in central Delhi, police said.

Delhi heart transplant patient leading normal life: Doctors

May 23, 2012 at 5:53 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) A 44-year-old woman, who was Delhi's first heart transplant recipient an year ago, has recovered and is leading a normal life, said doctors at the private hospital here Wednesday monitoring her post-operative progress.

Two taxi drivers held for killing woman in Delhi

May 14, 2012 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Two taxi drivers were arrested in south Delhi for murdering a 25-year-old woman when she resisted their sexual assault attempt after taking a lift in their vehicle last month, police said Monday.

Imran warns Pak Government of 'Tsunami March' on May 27

May 7, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Islamabad, May 7 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and threatened to unleash a 'Tsunami March', if the government did not honour the Supreme Court judgment which convicted Gilani in a contempt case for his refusal to write a letter to the Swiss authorities to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Eight killed in Karachi

May 6, 2012 at 12:46 PM

Islamabad, May 6 (IANS) At least eight people, including a police officer, have been gunned down in Pakistan's port city of Karachi in separate incidents, the Dawn reported Sunday.

Delhi property dealer attempts suicide

May 2, 2012 at 4:50 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Unable to pay off his debts, a 47-year-old Delhi property dealer attempted suicide by consuming a poisonous substance in a five-star hotel here Monday evening, police Wednesday said.

Truck mows down two women in Delhi

April 27, 2012 at 7:22 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Two elderly women were killed while one person suffered minor injuries Friday when a speeding truck rammed into an auto rickshaw in the national capital, police said.

Three Delhi cops suspended for negligence

April 25, 2012 at 1:27 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Three Delhi Police constables were suspended as their negligence led to the escape of two auto-lifters from their custody from a hospital in the capital, police said Tuesday.

Two drug peddlers jailed for 10 years

April 25, 2012 at 1:26 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Two men, arrested in September 2009 for possessing 58 kg of cannabis, have been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by a court here.

Cross-LoC trade needs financial mechanisms: Omar

April 4, 2012 at 6:56 PM

Jammu, April 4 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday said that cross-Line of Control (LoC) trade was not yielding any financial benefits to the state as a financial arrangement was not in place yet.