Sector-12 Faridabad

Everything you need to know about Sector-12 Faridabad: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Sector-12 Faridabad: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Japanese jumps to death from Gurgaon high-rise

May 17, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Gurgaon, May 17 (IANS) A Japanese national working as a senior executive at Maruti Suzuki's ancillary company died after jumping from a multi-storey building here Friday in the posh Sushant Lok area, police said.

SAIL MT admit card 2013 download date delayed

May 13, 2013 at 12:37 PM

According to the latest notification published on the Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL)'s official website, online download of the SAIL MT admit card 2013 has been delayed and the candidates can now download the online SAIL MT recruitment admit card 2013 from 28th June, 2013. Earlier, the date for SAIL MT Admit card 2013 download was May 13.

Prime Minister to meet heads of central public sector enterprises

May 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh will meet with heads of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE), including chiefs of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), here on Monday to take stock of their capacity expansion and investment plans in the wake of slow industrial growth.

Gurgaon city buses to get CCTV cameras

May 12, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Gurgaon, May 12 (IANS) All Gurgaon city buses will be fitted with CCTV cameras and 100 new buses, including 50 air-conditioned ones, will soon join the fleet, an official said here Sunday. Bus terminals across Haryana will also get electronic eyes for security.

Mukherjee to present scope meritorious awards on Public Sector Day

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, Apr. 26 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present the scope meritorious awards at the Vigyan Bhawan here on Friday on the occasion of the 4th Public Sector Day celebrations.

Mukherjee to present scope meritorious awards on Public Sector Day tomorrow

April 25, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 25 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present the scope meritorious awards at the Vigyan Bhawan here on Friday on the occasion of the 4th Public Sector Day celebrations.

Two arrested in IPL betting racket

April 25, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Chandigarh, April 25 (IANS) Haryana Police have arrested two men on suspicion of running a betting racket on the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches from Sector 31 of Faridabad, police officials said Thursday.

Three CISF men arrested for molesting colleague's wife

April 19, 2013 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Three Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officials were arrested for molesting their colleague's wife here in the city, police said Friday.

Kargil widow's petrol pump sealed in Gurgaon

April 11, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Gurgaon, April 11 (IANS) The Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) Thursday sealed four Gurgaon petrol vends, including one allotted to a Kargil martyr's family, for not paying rent dues, an official said.

Online shopping portal officials held for cheating

March 30, 2013 at 9:30 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The director and chief operations officer of an online shopping portal have been arrested for cheating several customers by not providing them the goods they bought inspite getting money in advance, said police Saturday.

Noida to get Rs.3,300 crore development bonanza

March 30, 2013 at 5:30 PM

Lucknow, March 30 (IANS) After a year, Noida is back on the development radar of the Uttar Pradesh government which is set to unveil projects next month worth Rs.3,300 crore for the development of the corporate hub, a senior official said. These will include steps to alleviate its chronic power shortage.

Kenya's tourism earnings decline marginally

March 28, 2013 at 12:02 PM

Nairobi, March 28 (IANS) Kenya's tourism earnings dropped marginally to $1.12 billion in 2012 from the previous year when it recorded $1.14 billion, an official said.

Property dealer falls to death in Delhi

March 20, 2013 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) An elderly property dealer fell to his death under mysterious circumstances from the seventh floor of an apartment building here Wednesday evening, police said.

Undertrial shot at in Delhi court

February 20, 2013 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) An undertrial and a Delhi Police constable were injured when two people opened fire at the former in a city court Wednesday. One of the attackers has been arrested, police said.

Another ceasefire violation by Pak troops in K-G sector on LoC

February 15, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Jammu, Feb 15 (ANI): Another cease-fire violation was done by the Pakistan Army on Line of Control (LC) in the Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch district, without any provocation on the night of February 14.

Iron rod thrust into teenager's mouth during rape bid

February 5, 2013 at 11:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) A teenaged Class 9 student fought off a rape bid in her own house here by an electricity contractor who thrust an iron rod into her throat to quell her cries for help, police said Tuesday. The accused has been arrested.

Court frames charges against Kalmadi, 9 others

February 4, 2013 at 11:58 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday framed charges against former Commonwealth Games (CWG) Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi and nine others for forgery, cheating and conspiracy in a corruption case related to the 2010 Delhi Games.

CCEA revises norms for J-K scheme 'Udaan'

January 24, 2013 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan.24 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Thursday approved the modification in the Scheme 'Special Industry Initiative for Jammu and Kashmir' (Udaan) to make it more flexible and relevant.

CII outlines its pre-budget priorities for MSMEs

January 24, 2013 at 11:44 AM

New Delhi, Jan.24 (ANI): The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has submitted its Pre-Budget Memorandum for the MSMEs, with the Government and other stakeholders. Requesting for a comprehensive package for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to unshackle their growth potential, CII has outlined a 10-point agenda for the MSME sector.

Indian Army reiterates that Pakistan 'mutilated and beheaded two of its soldiers

January 12, 2013 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan.12 (ANI): The Indian Army on Saturday reiterated that two of its soldiers had been mutilated and beheaded by the Pakistan Army during an encounter in the Mendhar Sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Lured by Rs.1 crore lottery, student duped of Rs.2 lakh

January 11, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 11 (IANS) Lured by a lottery prize of Rs.2 crore, a second-year bachelor of science (B.Sc.) student at the government women's college here was duped of Rs.2 lakh, a senior police official said Friday.

Court to frame charges against Kalmadi, 10 others Feb 4

January 10, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday fixed Feb 4 for framing of charges against former Commonwealth Games (CWG) organising committee chief Suresh Kalmadi and 10 others for forgery, cheating and conspiracy in a corruption case related to the 2010 Delhi Games.

BJP describes ceasefire violation by Pakistan as 'unprovoked act of aggression'

January 9, 2013 at 11:45 AM

New Delhi, Jan. 9 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader Arun Jaitley on Wednesday strongly condemned the incident of ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch District, describing the attack as a unprovoked act of aggression by Pakistan.

Mayawati takes on Akhilesh Govt., demands President's rule in UP

January 7, 2013 at 12:55 PM

Lucknow, Jan. 7 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Monday took potshots at the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) Government over the rising crime graph and incidents of rape, and demanded immediate imposition of President's rule in Uttar Pradesh.

Woman found stripped, dead

January 5, 2013 at 5:51 PM

Noida, Jan 5 (IANS) A 22-year-old woman was found stripped and dead in Noida. The woman's mother alleged that the girl had been raped and the rapists had killed her to destroy evidence.

Meat seller's son abducted, found in Gurgaon

December 31, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 31 (IANS) "Unknown people" have been booked for abducting for ransom a meat shop owner's two-year-old son who was later found abandoned here, police said Monday.

Man held for molesting woman

December 31, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 31 (IANS) A man here has been arrested and sent to jail for 14 days for allegedly molesting a married woman, police said Monday.

'Asians good at badminton because they're disciplined'

December 19, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Faridabad (Haryana), Dec 19 (IANS) How come badminton is dominated by Asians? Could it be that the players from China, Indonesia, Japan and South Korea are more skilful or genetically stronger? The cynical quip is that the sport is not lucrative; otherwise the Europeans and the Americans would have taken to it in a big way like they have adapted to basketball, baseball, football and tennis.

Teenage Faridabad girl blames landlord, mother for rape

December 19, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Faridabad, Dec 19 (ANI): Barely three days after the gruesome gang rape of a Delhi girl outraged India, yet another case of rape surfaced in Haryana, where a teenage girl has alleged that she was repeatedly raped by her landlord in the presence of her mother.

Three killed in Faridabad building collapse

December 11, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Faridabad, Dec 11 (IANS) At least three people were killed and many others injured when an under-construction school building collapsed here Tuesday. Dozens of labourers were feared to be trapped under the debris, an official said.

Two dead in Faridabad building collapse incident

December 11, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Faridabad (Haryana), Dec.11 (ANI): At least two people were killed and several others were injured after an under construction building collapsed in Faridabad, Haryana, on Tuesday.

Extension of Metro Line from Noida Sector 32 to 62

December 6, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Now Delhi Metro is all set to extend its journey from Sector 32 to 62. The detailed project report has been submitted to Noida Authority in June 2012 in these regards.

Sacked Delhi official commits suicide

December 1, 2012 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) A Delhi government official, who was arrested and sacked for taking a bribe, committed suicide by hanging himself in his daughter's house here, police said Saturday.

3 soldiers killed, many missing in Pakistan avalanche

November 30, 2012 at 10:55 PM

Islamabad, Nov 30 (IANS) At least three soldiers were killed Friday and many others, including both troops and civilians, went missing as an avalanche hit Pakistan-controlled Kashmir along the Line of Control (LoC) with India, reported Xinhua.

Portal on Indian solar market launched

November 5, 2012 at 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) India and Germany Monday launched a web portal to provide information to industry about opportunities in the Indian solar market.

CCEA approves 10 pct disinvestment of paid up equity capital in NMDC

October 25, 2012 at 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 25 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Thursday approved the disinvestment of 10 per cent paid up equity capital (39,64,71,600 shares, each of Full Value of Rs.1/-) of NMDC out of the Government's shareholding of 90 percent through 'Offer for the Sale of Shares through Stock Exchange' (OFS) method, as per SEBI Rules and Regulations.

Indian F1 circuit challenging: Vettel

October 22, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Current Formula 1 driver's champion Sebastian Vettel believes that the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) is one of the most challenging circuits in the world.

Outrage over plan to use 'race' for rating students in American school

October 16, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Washington, Oct. 16 (ANI): A new policy by American educators to set student goals in math and reading based on their 'race' has been slammed by education analysts, who have called it an "ill-advised" plan that is destined to fail.

Rapper Taboo to perform at F1 after-parties

October 11, 2012 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The multi-talented rapper Taboo, member of American hip-hop band Black Eyed Peas, is all set for his maiden performances in India and says that he is really looking forward to soak up the spirit and charm of the country.

Guard foils robbery at finance company

October 6, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Gurgaon, Oct 6 (IANS) A robbery attempt at the office of a private finance company here Saturday was foiled by a guard. The five robbers escaped, leaving behind a pistol and their vehicle, police said.

Mamata calls on parties to 'kick UPA out'

October 4, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Kolkata, Oct 4 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee Thursday called for a no-confidence motion to oust the Congress-led UPA government.

Pub manager held for assaulting birthday revelers

October 1, 2012 at 7:58 PM

Gurgaon, Oct 1 (IANS) Police Monday arrested a manager of a pub here at Mehrauli-Gurgaon (MG) Road for attempt to murder and for assaulting a group of people celebrating a birthday. Over 18 bouncers were also booked, police said.

Army guns down militant in Kupwara

September 25, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir), Sept 25 (ANI): Rashtriya Rifles on Tuesday gunned down a militant during a search operation here, after terrorists shot dead a deputy village chief in the state.

Cabinet approves National Policy on Information Technology 2012

September 20, 2012 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi, Sept 20 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has recently approved the National Policy on Information Technology 2012.

Haryana Police baton charge Faridabad shopkeepers during anti-encroachment drive

September 17, 2012 at 7:50 PM

Faridabad, Sep 17 (ANI): Haryana Police baton charged local shop owners here on Monday while removing illegal encroachments.

One held for killing woman in front of her son

September 12, 2012 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) A 30-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for killing a woman in front of her son here Tuesday morning. The killing was allegedly to take revenge from the victim, who had married the killer's sister's husband six years ago, police said.

Cabinet Committee to discuss, consider diesel, LPG price hike

September 11, 2012 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep.11 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister S. Jaipal Reddy on Tuesday said the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) will meet this evening to discuss raising diesel, cooking gas and kerosene prices.

Haryana to recruit 11,000 constables

September 10, 2012 at 9:30 PM

Gurgaon, Sep 10 (IANS) Haryana has decided to expand its police force and has sanctioned 11,000 new posts of constables for the purpose, the state police chief said Monday.

Government to set up 10 community colleges for skill development

September 6, 2012 at 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The government will set up 10 community colleges in collaboration with Canadian educational institutes to educate illiterate adults and provide skill-based training for employment, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Thursday.

Explore an athlete's dreams with 'Khwaabb'

August 24, 2012 at 8:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) If anyone of you thought sports-based movies were a well-explored topic in Bollywood, debutant director Zaid Ali Khan wants you to think again as he showcases an athlete's struggle in his movie "Khwaabb".

Bill to set up 20 more IIITs approved

August 18, 2012 at 6:36 PM

To add some more edge to engineering education, government of India on Friday has approved a bill to set up 20 new IIITs and giving administrative autonomy to them.

Unfavourable levies hit Indian manufacturing: FICCI

August 12, 2012 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Several industrial sectors like tyres, electronic hardware, electrical equipment and medical instruments are suffering due to an unfavourable duty structure which makes Indian manufacturing uncompetitive, a FICCI survey revealed.

Firing outside Noida mall, two arrested

August 6, 2012 at 7:13 PM

Noida, Aug.6 (ANI): In an audacious act of impunity, two rowdy elements fired outside a mall in Sector-38 here, injuring an auto rickshaw driver.

60 percent power supply restored in north India despite grid failure: Shinde

July 30, 2012 at 11:55 AM

New Delhi, July 30 (ANI): Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Monday said that electricity supply in the northern states of the country that faced a major blackout late on Sunday night, has been restored by up to 60 per cent.

Pregnant bank manager killed in Noida accident

July 29, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Noida, July 29 (IANS) A 28-year-old pregnant bank manager was killed and her husband wounded when their car collided with another vehicle in Noida early Sunday morning, police said. The driver of the other vehicle was arrested.

India's energy consumption to double by 2031: Study

July 25, 2012 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Energy consumption in India is likely to double to 1,124 kgs of oil equivalent (kgoe) by 2031-32 on the back of high economic expansion, a joint study by consultancy Deloitte and industry chamber Assocham showed Wednesday.

Government to sell 10.82 percent stake in SAIL

July 20, 2012 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The government has decided to sell 10.82 percent stake in the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) through auction, which is estimated to fetch over Rs.4,000 crore to the exchequer.

Delhi still most competitive city of India, Mumbai second

July 11, 2012 at 11:46 AM

For the third straight time capital of India, Delhi has emerged the most competitive city in the country whereas with the commercial hub of Mumbai retaining the second spot.

Delhi Police constable killed by minor girlfriend

July 8, 2012 at 10:16 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) A 23-year-old Delhi police constable was stabbed to death by his minor girlfriend here Sunday, police said.

Dubai health authority launches anti-smoking hotline

June 14, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Dubai, June 14 (IANS/WAM) The Dubai Health Authority announced Thursday it had launched a toll-free quit-smoking helpline.

Couple arrested for torturing domestic help

June 14, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Gurgaon, June 14 (IANS) A couple was arrested here Thursday for brutally torturing their under-age domestic help, police said.

Global airline profits for 2012 expected at $3 billion

June 11, 2012 at 11:19 PM

Beijing, June 11 (IANS) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Monday forecast a dip in the global airline industry's profits at $3 billion in 2012 from last year's $7.9 billion.

Speeding truck crushes police constable to death in Faridabad

June 11, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Faridabad, June 11 (ANI): A speeding sand dumper killed a 43-year old police constable after breaking through a check post here on Monday.

Fire at Faridabad clinic, goods worth millions gutted

May 27, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Faridabad, May 27 (ANI): An Ayurvedic clinic in Faridabad caught fire on Sunday, destroying stored goods worth millions.

Nearly 75 million youth to be unemployed in 2012: ILO Report

May 22, 2012 at 4:33 PM

Geneva, MAY 22 (Xinhua-ANI): There will be nearly 75 million unemployed youth in 2012, which accounts for 12.7 percent of the global youth labor force aged 15 to 24, an increase of nearly 4 million since 2007, said a report released Tuesday by the International Labor Organization (ILO).

75 mn youths to be unemployed in 2012: IlO

May 22, 2012 at 4:09 PM

Geneva, May 22 (IANS) Nearly 75 million youths across the world will stay unemployed in 2012, said a report released Tuesday by the International labour Organisation (IlO).

India has toughened stance on Siachen, says Kayani

May 4, 2012 at 11:18 AM

Gayari, May 4 (ANI): Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Kayani has said that India has toughened its stance on the Siachen dispute.

Over 50 rebels killed in Blue Nile state: Sudanese army

April 22, 2012 at 10:20 PM

Khartoum, April 22 (IANS) The Sudanese army Sunday claimed to have killed over 50 cadres and arrested 17 others from the rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement-Northern Sector (SPLM-N) and seized control of three areas in the troubled Blue Nile state, the official SUNA news agency reported.

India, UK agree to work towards broad based trade and investment agreement

April 2, 2012 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): India and UK on Monday agreed to remain fully committed to resolving the remaining issues and work towards concluding a mutually beneficial India-EU Broad based trade and investment agreement at the earliest.

Construction work on Badarpur-Faridabad Metro link begins

March 28, 2012 at 8:32 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Wednesday began construction work for a nearly 14-km link to connect the satellite town Faridabad in Haryana with the national capital.

Construction work on Delhi-Faridabad metro rail line begins today

March 28, 2012 at 6:09 PM

Construction work on Delhi Metro's line 6 (Central Secretariat to Badarpur) begins today with the aim to connect the national capital to Haryana's biggest city (in terms of area), DMRC sources informed......

DMRC signs MoU with Haryana for Badarpur-Faridabad link

March 26, 2012 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Faridabad, Delhi's satellite town in southern Haryana, will be on the Delhi Metro network soon, as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed Monday between the Haryana government and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the construction of a 14-km stretch.

Union Budget 2012-13: Key features and Highlights

March 16, 2012 at 5:27 PM

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today tabled his third consecutive union budget in Lok Sabha, primarily focusing on trimming the rising fiscal deficit, rising inflation, interest rate and boosting the decreasing growth rate......

4th BRICS academic forum to meet in Delhi

March 3, 2012 at 10:06 PM

New Delhi, Mar.3 (ANI): As the forerunner to the forthcoming Fourth BRICS Summit being hosted by India later this month, the BRICS Academic Forum is meeting in New Delhi from Monday.

4th BRICS academic forum to meet in Delhi

March 3, 2012 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Mar.3 (ANI): As the forerunner to the forthcoming Fourth BRICS Summit being hosted by India later this month, the BRICS Academic Forum is meeting in New Delhi from Monday.

Govt. approves guidelines for establishing joint venture companies by DPSUs

February 9, 2012 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved guidelines for establishing joint venture companies by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs).

Govt. approves guidelines for establishing joint venture companies by DPSUs

February 9, 2012 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved guidelines for establishing joint venture companies by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs).

Moily stresses need for corporate culture attuned to good governance

February 1, 2012 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): Union Corporate Affairs Minister M. Veerappa Moily has stressed the need to encourage a corporate culture attuned to the universally accepted values of good governance - accountability, transparency, responsibility and responsiveness to stake holders.

Kris Humphries inks 1-year deal with former team for $8m

December 21, 2011 at 2:41 PM

Washington, Dec 21 (ANI): Kris Humphries will be re-signing with the New Jersey Nets for a one-year deal of 7 to 8 million dollars, according to NBA sources.

Kris Humphries having 'difficult time' post Kim Kardashian split

November 20, 2011 at 3:43 PM

London, Nov 20 (ANI): Referring to his split with Kim Kardashian merely 72 days after their "fairytale wedding", Kris Humphries has revealed that he is going through a difficult time in his life.

India, U.S. to combat terror financing, says U.S. Assistant Treasury Secretary

July 28, 2011 at 4:01 PM

Mumbai, July 28 (ANI): U.S. Assistant Treasury Secretary, Daniel L Glaser, has said that India and the United States would work together to curb the menace of global terror financing.

Key Pak Taliban commander arrested from Islamabad

July 3, 2011 at 4:00 PM

Islamabad, July 3(ANI): A key commander of banned terrorist organisation, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has been arrested from Islamabad.

Vasan flags off India's first cruise liner "M.V. AMET Majesty"

June 8, 2011 at 10:05 PM

Chennai, Jun 8 (ANI): Minister of Shipping G.K. Vasan flagged off M.V. AMET Majesty, India's first cruise liner and onboard training ship in Chennai today.

Missing Pakistani journalist in ISI custody: HRW

May 31, 2011 at 12:55 PM

Lahore, May 31(ANI): The Human Rights Watch has learnt through credible sources that missing Pakistani journalist, Saleem Shahzad, is in custody of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), HRW's Pakistan representative Ali Dayan Hasan has said.

DGCA starts inquiry into Faridabad air ambulance crash

May 26, 2011 at 11:32 AM

Faridabad, May 26 (ANI): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) today started an inquiry into the crash of a small medical ambulance aircraft into a densely-populated residential colony in Faridabad on Wednesday night, killing ten people, including all seven on board.

Kidnapped Delhi toddler rescued, four arrested

April 27, 2011 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): The eighteen-month-old boy, who was kidnapped allegedly by a domestic help from his Delhi home three days ago, has been rescued from Faridabad on Wednesday.

Indo-German working group on automotive sector to meet on Monday

April 15, 2011 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr 15(ANI): The third meeting of the Indo-German Joint Working Group (JWG) on Automotive Sector will be held on Monday at New Delhi.

Five arrested for black marketing of WC tickets in Mohali

March 28, 2011 at 2:37 PM

Mohali, Mar 28 (ANI): Ahead of the 2011 World Cup semifinal clash between India and Pakistan, five youths have been arrested for selling tickets in black and will be produced in Sector 17 District Court today.

Germany's KfW, India's IREDA sign ?200 million agreement

March 8, 2011 at 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Mar 8 (ANI): To promote development of renewable energy in India, German Government-owned development bank KfW today signed a loan agreement worth ?200 million with the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA).

Pak Minorities Minister assassinated by unidentified assailants

March 2, 2011 at 1:53 PM

Islamabad, Mar 2(ANI): Pakistan's Federal Minister for Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti was assassinated by unidentified gunmen in Islamabad on Wednesday.

Team India is best World Cup squad of country till date: Kumble

February 19, 2011 at 10:52 AM

Faridabad/Vadodara, Feb 19 (ANI): Former Indian skipper Anil Kumble has described the Team India World Cup squad as the best team till date.

NHAI, UKTI sign agreement for trade, investment in 'Roads and Highways Sector'

January 18, 2011 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the United Kingdom Trade and Investment (UKTI) have signed an agreement on cooperation for trade and investment in the 'Roads and Highways Sector' in India.

DRDO chief Dr. Saraswat honoured at Indian Science Congress

January 3, 2011 at 6:19 PM

Chennai, Jan.3 (ANI): Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister and Director-General of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Dr. Vijay Kumar Saraswat was today honoured with Vikram Sarabhai Memorial Award at the 98th Indian Science Congress (ISC) in Chennai.

16th Technology Summit kicks off in New Delhi

December 7, 2010 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (ANI): The 16th Technology Summit began here on Tuesday with Germany as the partner country.

'Pak to lose foreign funding if it severs links with Transparency International'

November 22, 2010 at 3:20 PM

Islamabad, Nov 22(ANI): Foreign funding to Pakistan may reportedly be directly hit if the country's government cuts its contacts with anti-corruption organization Transparency International Pakistan (TIP).

Influential Pak politicians helping Taliban carry out terror strikes, claims terror suspect

November 17, 2010 at 3:37 PM

Islamabad, Nov 17 (ANI): Some influential Pakistani politicians have been patronising the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a terror suspect has revealed during his interrogation.

India holds bilateral talks with Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Canada

November 3, 2010 at 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov.2 (ANI): India here on Wednesday held bilateral discussions with delegations of Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Canada, on the occasion of Petrotech 2010, and sought an increased cooperation in Hydro Carbon Sector.

Pak ATC releases seven terror suspects owing to lack of evidence

October 31, 2010 at 1:46 PM

Rawalpindi, Oct 31 (ANI): An Anti-Terrorism Court in Pakistan ordered the release of seven terror suspects on Saturday due to a lack of evidence against them.

Is El Nino causing ice to melt at the South Pole?

October 30, 2010 at 1:22 PM

Washington, Oct 30 (ANI): Scientists at the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences believe that the climate phenomenon El Nino may be causing ice at the South Pole to melt.

Brit-Pak banker accuses Musharraf's aides of swindling him in land mafia scam

October 15, 2010 at 5:47 PM

Islamabad, Oct 15 (ANI): Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's closest aides have been accused of helping to loot a British Pakistani banker after powerful land mafia members occupied his palatial property in Islamabad's posh F-11 Sector.