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Stoke City to investigate blasphemic 'Pig's head' prank on player

May 18, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, May 18(ANI): Stoke City is set to begin investigations after a pig's head was found in the locker of player Kenwyne Jones at its training ground.

NHRC notice to police officials over woman's death in UP

May 18, 2013 at 12:30 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought reports from the Ghaziabad police and Government Railway Police over the death of a woman who was allegedly pushed off a train with her infant daughter.

Fergie slams Man City for 'not so surprising' Mancini sacking

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

London, May 18 (ANI): Retiring Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has criticised arch rivals Manchester City for sacking Roberto Mancini from the post of manager, although he admitted the news had not come as a complete surprise to him.

60 hurt as US trains collide; New York-Boston corridor closed

May 18, 2013 at 8:54 AM

New York, May 18 (IANS) Two passenger trains heading in opposite directions collided during rush hour in southwestern Connecticut, injuring 60 people, five of them critically, and closing the key corridor between New York and Boston.

60 injured as trains collide in US

May 18, 2013 at 7:50 AM

Washington, May 18 (IANS) At least 60 people were injured, five of them critically, in a head-on, rush-hour collision between two commuter trains Friday evening near New York City, officials said.

South Central Railway to provide bio-toilets on more trains

May 17, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) The South Central Railway (SCR) plans to procure 200 more eco-friendly bio-toilets to provide the facility on more trains in the next few months.

Ferdinand challenges Man U rivals to 'try and catch' PL gauntlet

May 17, 2013 at 1:58 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): Veteran Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand has thrown down the gauntlet to the club's rivals, saying that it is now up to them to try and catch them to the Premier League title challenge.

Topless activist sues NYPD for 'violating' her constitutional right to bare boobs

May 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New York, May 17 (ANI): Topless activist Holly Van Voast has filed a lawsuit against New York City Police Department for violating her constitutional right to tour the city without donning a shirt.

General takes charge of public safety in Mexican state

May 17, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Mexico City, May 17 (IANS/EFE) A general in the Mexican army was sworn-in Thursday as public safety secretary in the western state of Michoacan, which is home to several powerful criminal organizations and a growing vigilante movement.

Spanish banker faces jail over US acquisition

May 17, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Madrid, May 17 (IANS/EFE) A Spanish judge Thursday ordered the arrest of Miguel Blesa, former chairman of Spanish savings bank Caja Madrid, for alleged irregularities in the acquisition of the City National Bank of Florida.

Man City plans Etihad expansion as Pellegrini negotiations continue

May 16, 2013 at 3:26 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Manchester City is reportedly set to announce plans to expand the capacity of their historic Etihad stadium by 6,000 in a 50 million-pound investment, even as they continue negotiations to bring in Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini as a replacement for the sacked Roberto Mancini.

German artist Gerhard Richter's masterpiece fetches $37m at auction

May 16, 2013 at 2:54 PM

New York, May 16 (ANI): German artist Gerhard Richter's monumental 20th century masterpiece was auctioned off for 37 million dollars on Tuesday in New York City.

Sacramento Kings move to Seattle rejected

May 16, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, May 16 (IANS) The NBA board of governors rejected a bid which could see Sacramento Kings move to Seattle and voted instead to keep the franchise in Sacramento.

Malaga dismisses Pellegrini 'leaving for Man City' rumours

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Johannesburg, May 16 (ANI): Spanish side Malaga has dismissed reports that they have allowed their coach Manuel Pellegrini to leave the club at the end of the season and join English club Manchester City.

'Lost City of Gold' may have been found deep in Honduras rain forest

May 16, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): A possible lost city could be hidden in Honduran rain forests, which might be the building foundations and mounds of Ciudad Blanca, a never-confirmed legendary metropolis, new images reveal.

India finishes phase I of Sri Lanka railway project

May 15, 2013 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Indian Railways have completed phase I of a 43-km rail link from Medawachchiya to Madhu Road in Sri Lanka at a cost of $81 million, an official statement said Wednesday.

Mumbai boy kidnapped, killed by kin for ransom

May 15, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Two debt-ridden youths, who allegedly kidnapped a minor boy to demand a hefty ransom, allegedly killed and burnt the victim after their plan went awry, police said here.

Michael J. Fox returning to TV with new US sitcom

May 15, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): Michael J. fox will return to the screens later this year with his new comedy show 'The Michael J. Fox show'.

Man loses cricket bets, has teen cousin abducted and killed for ransom

May 15, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (ANI): Mumbai Police on Wednesday confirmed the abduction and murder of a 13-year-old boy by his older cousin, after the latter confessed that he had committed the crime as he had lost a lot of money through betting in cricket.

Wigan's FA Cup win puts Trinidadian into the history books

May 15, 2013 at 2:22 PM

London, May 15 (IANS/CMC) Former Trinidad and Tobago International Dennis Lawrence has become the first man from the Caribbean on the coaching staff of the English FA Cup Champions.

US, Russia, Iran join hands to keep wrestling in Olympics

May 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

United Nations, May 15 (IANS) Iranians and Americans are often at odds in international politics, but the possible exit of wrestling from the Olympic games brought them together in a hope to save the sport at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York.

Tevez may follow Mancini out of Man City to 'big money' Monaco

May 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): Manchester City star Carlos Tevez may reportedly leave the club this season following the sacking of City boss Roberto Mancini after the club's FA Cup defeat.

Interim City boss Kidd says club 'in shock' since Mancini's sacking

May 15, 2013 at 12:46 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): Manchester City interim manager Brian Kidd has said that the club has been in a 'state of shock' since the last 24 hours following the sacking of Roberto Mancini from the post of manager.

Manchester City fire coach Mancini

May 14, 2013 at 11:50 AM

London, May 14 (IANS) Italian manager Roberto Mancini was fired by English Premier League club Manchester City, one year after he coached the team to their first English League title in 44 years.

Passenger booted from flight for singing non-stop

May 14, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Washington, May 14 (IANS/EFE) A passenger was booted off an American Airlines flight en route from Los Angeles to New York Monday when she would not stop singing Whitney Houston's hit "I Will Always Love You".

Miguel Bose free concert draws 100,000 in Mexico City

May 14, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Mexico City, May 14 (IANS/EFE) About 100,000 people attended a free concert offered by Spanish singer Miguel Bose on the weekend in the Zocalo, Mexico City's mammoth main square.

Mancini booted out of Man City for failure to deliver 'demanded targets'

May 14, 2013 at 9:34 AM

London, May 14 (ANI): Manchester City has confirmed that Roberto Mancini has been dismissed from the post of manager, a year after he led them to Premier League glory, because he failed to achieve the targets demanded of him this season.

Kuwait celebrates 50th anniversary of UN membership

May 14, 2013 at 2:14 AM

Kuwait City, May 14 (IANS/WAM) Kuwait will Tuesday celebrate the golden jubilee of its membership with the UN.

No rift, Manmohan Singh will be PM till 2014: Congress

May 13, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Dismissing reports of a rift between the PMO and the party following dropping of two ministers from the cabinet, the Congress Monday asserted that there was no change in its position that Manmohan Singh will be prime minister till 2014.

Man City set to dismiss manager Mancini and bring in Pellegrini

May 13, 2013 at 1:10 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini will meet Manchester City authorities on Thursday to finalize his joining date at the club, following manager Roberto Mancini's expected sacking.

C.P Joshi takes additional charge of Railway Ministry

May 13, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways C.P Joshi on Monday took additional charge of the railway ministry.

PM, Sonia decided jointly on dropping ministers: Dwivedi

May 12, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Congress Party spokesman and general secretary Janardan Dwivedi on Sunday said in a statement that the removal of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal and Law and Justice Minister Ashwani Kumar from the Union Cabinet was a "joint decision" of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi, while dismissing reports that the action was at the insistence Gandhi only.

BJP youth wing protests outside Manmohan Singh's residence, demands his resignation

May 12, 2013 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Activists of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), the student wing of the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged vociferous protests outside Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's official 7, Racecourse Road residence on Sunday.

Mancini disappointed at speculations of Pellegrini taking up Man City manager's position

May 12, 2013 at 2:22 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has expressed his disappointment at speculations that Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini is likely to replace him.

Fergie not keen on Rooney's exit from Man City

May 12, 2013 at 2:22 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): London, May 12 (ANI): Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has reportedly not been on manager Alex Ferguson's list of footballers to make an exit from the club, despite Rooney's fears that he will soon be forced out of the Old Trafford.

33pc of Man City fans have daily romps

May 12, 2013 at 1:58 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Man City fans have most sex in the Premier League and Newcastle fans have the least, according to a new poll.

BJP youth wing protests near PM's residence

May 12, 2013 at 1:26 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Hundreds of activists of the BJP's youth wing gathered near the 7 Race Course Road residence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here Sunday, demanding his resignation after two union ministers quit over malfeasance and impropriety.

Now, Bansal says he's done nothing wrong, defends decision to resign

May 12, 2013 at 11:58 AM

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): A day after Ashwani Kumar, former union law and justice minister, claimed that he was above board on the role that he had played while going through the Central Bureau of Investigations's (CBI's) draft report on the coal block allocation probe before being asked to resign by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, former railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal also defended his decision to quit from the Union cabinet.

Have done nothing wrong: Bansal

May 11, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Former railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said Saturday that he had done nothing wrong and welcomed investigations into the case related to his nephew accepting a bribe for getting a senior official a plum Railway Board post.

BJP 'cautions' newly-appointed Rail, Law Ministers

May 11, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): Despite the Congress-led UPA Government dropping Pawan Kumar Bansal and Ashwani Kumar from the Union Cabinet and giving the additional charge of Railway Ministry and Law Ministry to C. P. Joshi and Kapil Sibal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said the changes of faces as such doesn't really assure the people of India on the issue of corruption, and it would now prefer a wait and watch approach.

Wembley incorrectly lists Man U in place of Man City in FA Cup final email

May 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Wembley stadium officials had mistakenly sent out a message to 17,000 corporate members, in which they listed Manchester United instead of Manchester City as Wigan Athletic's opponent in the FA Cup final.

President Mukherjee accepts resignations of Bansal, Ashwani Kumar

May 11, 2013 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee as advised by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has accepted the resignations of Pawan Kumar Bansal and Ashwani Kumar with immediate effect

C.P. Joshi to handle Railway Ministry, Sibal new Law Minister

May 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): Minister for Road Transport and Highways C.P. Joshi has been given the additional charge of Railway Ministry, while Kapil Sibal will look after Law Ministry in addition to Communications and Information Technology.

'Did no wrong, resigned to put an end to controversy': Ashwani Kumar

May 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): A day after he was forced to resign following the Supreme Court's strictures for vetting the CBI draft report on the coal block allocation scam, former Law Minister Ashwani Kumar on Saturday said that he had done no wrong, and added that he stepped down from his post to put an end to unnecessary controversy.

Man City ready to offload Maicon to Gremio

May 11, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 11 (IANS) English football club Manchester City is set to offer defender Maicon to Brazilian top-flight club Gremio.

Communist Party accuses Congress of patronising scams

May 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): In wake of resignation of two Cabinet Ministers, senior Communist Party of India (CPM) leader Atul Anjan on Saturday accused the ruling party of being part of most of the scams in the country.

Mancini worried 'favourite' Pellegrini may replace him at Man City despite possible FA Cup win

May 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

London, May 11 (ANI): Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has said that even winning the FA Cup by beating Wigan at Wembley in the Saturday showpiece may not be enough to save him from getting sacked, as rumours of Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini replacing him swirl on.

Guatemala's ex-dictator gets 80 years in jail

May 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Guatemala City, May 11 (IANS/EFE) Guatemala's former strongman Efrain Rios Montt was convicted Friday of genocide and crimes against humanity and sentenced to 80 years in prison.

Railway, law ministers resign over corruption charges (Roundup)

May 10, 2013 at 11:42 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Within hours of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi meeting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday evening, the UPA government asked two tainted cabinet members - Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal and Law Minister Ashwani Kumar - to go, sending out a signal that no wrongdoing will be tolerated.

Railway Minister Bansal quits, Law Minister Ashwani Kumar may follow (Third Lead)

May 10, 2013 at 10:54 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal Friday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and submitted his resignation while Law Minister Ashwani Kumar, facing heat for interfering in a CBI probe in coal blocks allocation, also met the prime minister indicating he may too quit.

New WTC building stands tall

May 10, 2013 at 10:22 PM

New York, May 10 (IANS) Workers installed the final sections of the silver spire atop the One World Trade Center (WTC) Friday, which brings the iconic New York City structure to a height of 1,776 feet (541 metres).

Bansal quits as railway minister

May 10, 2013 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal Friday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and submitted his resignation after the Congress leadership decided he should go, informed sources said.

Bansal likely to quit

May 10, 2013 at 9:26 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) There was little hope of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal continuing in the cabinet after the Congress leadership decided he should go, party sources said Friday.

Resignations earlier could have saved parliament session: BJP

May 10, 2013 at 9:18 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) As Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal appeared likely to quit, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday said had the step been taken earlier, the budget session of parliament would not have been wasted.

D. Raja now wants Law Minister to resign

May 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Supporting Pawan Kumar Bansal's resignation as Law Minister, Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja on Friday said Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar's position has become untenable after the Supreme Court's observations on the coal scam issue, and added that he should now step down from his post.

Bansal likely to quit

May 10, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) There was little hope of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal continuing in the cabinet after the Congress leadership decided he should go, party sources said Friday.

BJP takes on PM after Bansal quits 'under pressure'

May 10, 2013 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Hours after Pawan Kumar Bansal stepped down as the Railway Minister following allegations of corruption, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday lashed out at Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh for what they called ' protecting' Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar in connection with the coal scam issue, and demanded his resignation.

Bribery case: Bansal resigns as Railway Minister

May 10, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal, who was under sharp criticism from the opposition parties after the arrest of his nephew Vijay Singla on charges of allegedly trying to fix promotion for a member in the Railway Board, put in his papers on Friday evening.

Will not tolerate corruption: Congress

May 10, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Amid intense speculation over the fate of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal, the Congress Friday said it would not tolerate corruption.

Sonia meets prime minister

May 10, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi Friday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, amid speculations that Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal may have to quit.

Toure hopes Fergie's exit will boost Man City's title chances next season

May 10, 2013 at 2:54 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has said that manager Roberto Mancini and the club can hope to win more silverware following Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson's imminent retirement.

Mexico slaughters 55,000 chickens to contain bird flu

May 10, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Mexico City, May 10 (IANS/EFE) Authorities slaughtered 55,000 chickens at a farm in the central state of Puebla where avian flu was detected, Mexico's agriculture department said.

Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev buried at undisclosed location in US

May 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM

London, May 10 (ANI): Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been buried at an undisclosed location, ending weeks of speculations over his final resting place.

'Damaged' FA Cup took 80 hrs of restoration after return by 'butter-fingered' Chelsea

May 10, 2013 at 9:42 AM

London, May 10 (ANI): A British silversmith has revealed that the FA Cup needed almost eighty hours of restoration to bring it back to its original pristine condition after Chelsea returned it back.

Bansal skips cabinet meeting, Congress defends him

May 9, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal, under a cloud over his kin's alleged involvement in bribery for a plum railway board posting, Thursday skipped a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Cops bring two acid attack suspects to Mumbai

May 9, 2013 at 8:07 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Two men who plotted and executed an acid attack at a railway station in Mumbai on a woman, who was selected to join as a nursing officer in the Army, were Thursday brought to the city from New Delhi, said Government Railway Police (GRP).

Bansal skips cabinet meet

May 9, 2013 at 7:46 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal, under a cloud over his kin's involvement in bribery allegation for a plum railway board posting, skipped the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday.

Bansal skips cabinet meet

May 9, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal, under a cloud over his kin's involvement in bribery allegation for a plum railway board posting, skipped the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime MInister Manmohan Singh Thursday. There is speculation he may be asked to quit.

Bansal's nephew, four others sent to judicial custody

May 9, 2013 at 4:56 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) A Delhi Court Thursday sent Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's nephew Vijay Singla and four others to judicial custody till May 20 in a bribe case linked to appointments in the Railway Board.

Indian-origin mayor in South Africa faces racist slur

May 8, 2013 at 5:20 PM

Durban, May 8 (IANS) The Indian-origin mayor of a South African town has said that he would claim damages from an officer for subjecting him to a racism slur.

Chelsee Healey regrets boob job

May 8, 2013 at 3:45 PM

London, May 8 (ANI): Chelsee Healey has admitted that getting breast implants at the age of 18 was the "biggest mistake of her life".

Ambala factory fire: Management cooperating with authorities

May 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi/Ambala, May 8 (ANI): The raging fire that engulfed a chemical factory in Ambala on Monday night has been brought under control, and the management has said that it is cooperating fully with the district authorities.

Railway official's Mumbai house raided by CBI

May 7, 2013 at 9:20 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Continuing its crackdown in the railways bribe case, the CBI Tuesday raided the residence of arrested Railway Board Member (Staff) Mahesh Kumar in Mumbai, officials said.

Unruly scenes in Rajya Sabha over land acquisition bill

May 7, 2013 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Unruly scenes were witnessed in the Rajya Sabha Tuesday as two members of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) tried to snatch a copy of the bill from External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid as he tried to introduce a proposed legislation for land swap with Bangladesh.

Railways bribe case: CBI to grill four accused till May 9

May 7, 2013 at 7:44 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday sent businessman Ajay Garg, an alleged aide of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's nephew and accused in the railways bribery scam, and three other accused to CBI custody till May 9.

CBI raids suspended Railway Board member's Mumbai residence

May 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (ANI): Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sleuths on Tuesday raided the residence of suspended Railway Board Member (Staff) Mahesh Kumar, days after he was accused of paying a bribe to a nephew of Railway Minister Pawan Bansal to secure the post of Member (Electrical) when it falls vacant in July.

Will stall parliament till Bansal, Ashwani Kumar quit: BJP

May 7, 2013 at 5:52 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The opposition BJP Tuesday blamed the Congress for the logjam in parliament, adding that it would allow the houses to function only if Law Minister Ashwani Kumar and Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal quit.

Bansal cannot be blamed for Railway Ministry's appointments scam: C.K. Jaffer Sharief

May 7, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Bangalore, May 7 (ANI): Former union railway minister C.K.Jaffer Sharief on Tuesday said that incumbent Railway Minister Pawan Bansal cannot be blamed for the latest appointments scam dogging his ministry, as he had no direct role to play in it.

Railgate: Close aide of Bansal's nephew surrenders before Delhi court

May 7, 2013 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI) A close aide of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's nephew Vijay Singla surrendered before a Delhi court on Tuesday in connection with the cash-for-jobs scam in the railways.

Parliament adjourned till Wednesday; BJP wants PM, Bansal, Ashwani to quit

May 7, 2013 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were repeatedly disrupted and were adjourned till Wednesday as the BJP pressed for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks and also demanded that ministers P.K. Bansal and Ashwani Kumar step down.

Railway bribery scam: Accused surrenders in court

May 7, 2013 at 3:52 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Businessman Ajay Garg, an aide of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's nephew and accused in the railway bribery scam, surrendered in a court here Tuesday.

Lok Sabha adjourned till Wednesday

May 7, 2013 at 2:40 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Lok Sabha was adjourned till Wednesday amid a standoff between the BJP, which refuses to settle for anything less than the resignations of the prime minister and the law and railways ministers, and the government, which is keen to pass the food security bill.

BJP says won't let Parliament function till Bansal, Ashwani quit

May 7, 2013 at 12:49 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): The BJP Parliamentary Board on Tuesday decided not to allow any bill to be passed in the Parliament till Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal and Law Minister Ashwani Kumar are sacked from their posts.

No parliament till Bansal, Ashwani Kumar quit: BJP

May 7, 2013 at 12:16 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said it would not let parliament function till Railway Minister P.K. Bansal and Law Minister Ashwani Kumar step down.

Fire engulfs a chemical factory in Ambala

May 7, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Ambala (Haryana), May 7 (ANI): Raging fire engulfed a chemical factory in Ambala, burning the houses in its vicinity and injuring a rescue worker, while the fire fighters struggled to douse the inferno.

BJP youth activists protest outside Bansal's house, detained

May 6, 2013 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Around 50 activists of the BJP's youth wing were detained from outside the residence of Railway Minister Pawan Bansal where they had gathered to demand his resignation following his nephew's arrest for taking bribe from a senior railway officer.

BJP youth wing protests outside Bansal's house

May 6, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Around 50 activists of the BJP's youth wing were detained from outside the residence of Railway Minister Pawan Bansal where they had gathered to demand his resignation following his nephew's arrest for taking bribe from a senior railway officer.

Delhi Police detains BJP protestors outside Railway Minister's residence

May 6, 2013 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Delhi Police detained activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) youth wing, as they staged a protest outside Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's residence here on Monday evening.

Mayawati defends Bansal in bribery scam

May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Monday defended Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal saying it would "not be appropriate" to sack him unless his guilt is proved.

Delhi Court remands three persons to CBI custody in Railway bribery case

May 6, 2013 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): A Delhi court has remanded three persons to CBI custody till tomorrow in connection with the bribery case involving Railway Minister PK Bansal's nephew and a Railway Board member.

Pawan Bansal must resign: Samajwadi Party

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): The Samajwadi Party (SP), which gives crucial outside support to the Congress-led UPA, has also demanded that Pawan Kumar Bansal must resign as Railways Minister following the arrest of his nephew in an alleged bribery case to fix top level promotions in the railway board.

Conte to discuss future with Juventus

May 6, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Rome, May 6 (IANS) Juventus head coach Antonio Conte said he will discuss his future with the club following his side retaining the Serie A title with a 1-0 win over Palermo.

Kenyans dominate marathon in Botswana

May 6, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Gaborone (Botswana), May 6 (IANS) Kenyan runners were in a class of their own dominating and winning in both men's and women's categories in the Gaborone City Marathon here.

Bansal should quit for fair probe, says SP

May 6, 2013 at 11:09 AM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal should resign to ensure fair investigation in the case related to the arrest of his nephew Vijay Singla for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs.90 lakh, the Samajwadi Party (SP) said Monday.

Film about rich brats makes Mexicans think

May 6, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Mexico City, May 6 (IANS/EFE) They've had everything in life and never had to lift a finger - until one day their dad decides to teach them a lesson and puts them to work. So goes the storyline of "Nosotros los Nobles", a comedy causing a ruckus in Mexico by raising awareness about the risks of spoiling kids.

Protestors detained outside Bansal's house

May 5, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) At least 10 ABVP activists were detained from outside the house of Railway Minister Pawan Bansal where they had gathered to demand his resignation following his nephew's arrest for taking bribe from a senior railway officer.

BJP accuses Railway Minister of being partner in the bribery case

May 5, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said that Railway Minister, Pawan Kumar Bansal was a partner in the bribery case, which saw his nephew get arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Klitschko knocks out Pianeta, defends titles

May 5, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Mannheim (Germany), May 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Wladimir Klitschko retained his four heavyweight titles by winning a voluntary defence bout against Italian challenger Francesco Pianeta with a sixth-round knockout here.

Mahesh Kumar suspended for allegedly paying a bribe to Bansal's nephew

May 5, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (ANI): Mahesh Kumar, Member (Staff) Railway Board who had allegedly paid a bribe of Rs 90 lakh to the nephew of Railway Minister P K Bansal, was suspended last night.

Railway bribery row: Bansal has no moral right to continue, says Venkaiah Naidu

May 5, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Bangalore, May 5 (ANI): Launching a frontal attack on the Congress-led UPA Government, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said Railway Minister Pawan Bansal should resign or be dismissed as he has no moral right to continue.