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

Lahore court initiates judicial inquiry into Sarabjit Singh's murder case

May 17, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Lahore, May 17 (ANI): The Lahore High Court has initiated judicial inquiry into the killing of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh by his fellow prisoners in Kot Lakhpat jail and has appointed Justice Syed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi as the inquiry judge.

US ambassador meets Sharif

May 15, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Islamabad, May 15 (IANS) US ambassador Richard Olson has met incoming Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and underlined his country's commitment to build its ties with Pakistan.

Abhinav Bindra recommended for Bharat Ratna

May 13, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Shooter Abhinav Bindra, the only Indian to win an individual Olympic gold, has been recommended for the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour, by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

Mehta cracks 147, tops snooker qualifier

May 7, 2013 at 8:24 PM

Bangalore, May 7 (IANS) Aditya Mehta, the 27-year-old from Mumbai, became only the second Indian after Geet Sethi to score maximum 147 break in a snooker match as he achieved this rare feat during the Asian Indoor Selection Camp at the KSBA, here Tuesday.

Sarabjit's body arrives in India; state funeral Friday (Intro Roundup)

May 2, 2013 at 11:16 PM

Amritsar/New Delhi/Lahore, May 2 (IANS) Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh's body was brought to India after he died in a Pakistani hospital early Thursday, succumbing to his injuries six days after being attacked by his fellow inmates in a jail and pushing the India-Pakistan equation to a new low.

Sarabjit's death: Pakistan orders judicial probe

May 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Lahore, May 2 (IANS) Pakistan Thursday ordered a judicial inquiry into the the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh.

MPs seek BRAI bill withdrawal

April 26, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A group of MPs Friday urged the government to withdraw the "controversial" Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) bill that was tabled in parliament a few days ago.

Som Breweries to raise $30 mn from Europe-based investment bank

April 11, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Bhopal, April 11 (IANS) With a vision of establishing itself as a world class brewery, Som Distilleries and Breweries Limited (SDBL) has engaged an European investment bank to raise close to $30 million in the form of additional equity for funding its growth plans.

Raninder re-elected NRAI president

April 6, 2013 at 4:05 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Raninder Singh was Saturday re-elected unopposed as the president of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

Man arrested for killing mother over shoes

April 1, 2013 at 9:46 AM

Bhubaneswar, April 1 (IANS) A young man in Rourkela, Sundergarh district, Odisha, killed his mother, allegedly because she refused him money to buy a pair of shoes, police said Monday.

Pakistani journalist is Punjab caretaker chief minister

March 27, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Islamabad, March 27 (IANS) Well known journalist Najam Sethi has been nominated to lead the caretaker government in Pakistan's biggest province Punjab.

Winner of $338m Powerball jackpot announced

March 26, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Washington, Mar 26 (ANI): Lottery officials have said that the winner of a 338 million-dollar Powerball jackpot validated the winning ticket where it was purchased - Eagle Liquor in Passaic, New Jersey.

Pak govt's operation against Quetta blast masterminds 'just for show': Report

February 20, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Washington, Feb 20 (ANI): The security operation announced by the Pakistani government against those responsible for the bombing that killed at least 89 people in Quetta, is just for show, experts have said.

Chinese lose millions in US visa scheme

February 15, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Beijing, Feb 15 (IANS) More than 250 investors have been allegedly cheated by an American, Anshoo R. Sethi, who led them to believe their investment could boost their prospects of US citizenship.

Wedding Asia back with third edition

February 11, 2013 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Wedding Asia, the bridal exposition, is back with its third edition. The event will see a melange of designers creating ensembles focusing on spring-summer look for Indian brides.

Haryana teacher honoured

February 9, 2013 at 10:51 PM

Gurgaon, Feb 9 (IANS) Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia Saturday honoured a woman teacher here for exposing sexual exploitation of inmates of an NGO last year, said a official spokesperson.

Masaba Gupta's debut Satya Paul line to open WIFW

February 5, 2013 at 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Young designer Masaba Gupta's debut collection for fashion brand Satya Paul will open the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) autumn-winter 2013 starting March 2013.

'Let's Design' shortlists five candidates from North region

January 28, 2013 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Let's Design, a pan-India competition that educates and inspires young designers to work with cotton fabrics, has selected five young designers from north region for the final round to be held Feb 5.

National, international celebrities to attend Kolkata litfest

January 24, 2013 at 7:20 PM

Kolkata, Jan 24 (IANS) Over 100 national and international writers and celebrities from various fields including Amitava Ghosh, Amish Tripathi and Sourav Ganguly will participate in the Kolkata Literary Meet (KLM) at the 37th International Kolkata Book Fair beginning here Jan 26.

Odisha gang-rape: Five months after chargesheet, trial yet to begin

January 18, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 18 (IANS) A month after the Delhi gang-rape, the trial has been fast-tracked and is set to begin Monday. But the trial of the gang-rape and murder of a 19-year-old girl in Odisha's Puri district is yet to begin even five months after the chargesheet was filed, a lawyer here said.

'Let's Design' back to woo cotton lovers

January 17, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Let's Design, a pan-India design competition that educates and inspires young designers to work with cotton fabrics, is back with its fifth season.

Dettol reaches out to 14 lakh students in Healthy Hand Wash Programme

January 16, 2013 at 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Leading disinfectant brand Dettol said Wednesday it had reached out to 14 lakh students in 3,114 schools in 65 cities across India as part of its Healthy Hand Wash Programme along with NGO School Health Annual Report Programme (SHARP).

'Civil society alone can't ensure lasting India-Pakistan peace'

January 11, 2013 at 10:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Civil society has a role in promoting India-Pakistan relations but is not the most important factor behind lasting peace between the neighbours, a majority felt after a debate Thursday amid a flare-up over killings of two Indian soldiers by Pakistan Army.

Break ties with Pakistan, says VHP

January 10, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) India should snap trade and diplomatic links with Pakistan following the killing and beheading of two Indian soldiers, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) said Thursday.

Kargil derailed India-Pakistan ties: Nawaz Sharif

January 8, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Lahore, Jan 8 (IANS) Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif Tuesday obliquely blasted then army chief Pervez Musharraf for derailing the India-Pakistan peace process by indulging in the "Kargil misadventure".

Delhi rape spreads fear, women demand death for rapists

December 18, 2012 at 7:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Hang the rapists or punish them in public - was the most common refrain among women in the national capital as the horror of the 23-year-old woman gang-raped by seven men in a moving bus stunned the nation.

Aditi tops strokeplay at Usha Ladies Golf

December 12, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Kolkata , Dec 12 (IANS) Aditi Ashok blew her opposition away with a stunning three-under 66 that gave her the Billoo Sethi Trophy for the Strokeplay segment of the Usha All India Ladies Amateur Golf Championships here Wednesday.

WIFW autumn-winter 2013 to start Mar 13

December 8, 2012 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) Saturday announced that the five-day autumn-winter edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW)will start Mar 13, 2013 at Pragati Maidan.

Man held for posting objectionable photo on Facebook

December 8, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 8 (IANS) A man has been arrested in Odisha for posting a 'distorted' picture of a religious place of a particular community on Facebook, police said Saturday.

Delhi Government orders probe into Sushruta trauma centre ICU deaths

December 5, 2012 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (ANI): The Government of Delhi has ordered a probe into the death of four ICU patients at the state-run Sushruta Trauma Centre on Tuesday due to the malfunctioning of an oxygen supply machine.

India fail to make impact in World University badminton

November 12, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Gwangju (South Korea), Nov 12 (IANS) The Indian side for the World University Badminton Championships failed to make an impact in the tournament with none of the players getting past the second round. The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) squad was controversially finalised, a day before the event began.

Advani, Sethi on course in World billiards

October 22, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Leeds, Oct 22 (IANS) Seven-time World Champion Pankaj Advani, veteran Geet Sethi and Dhruv Sitwala continued their unbeaten run in the Time Format after outplaying their rivals in the World Billiards Championships here.

Chikka jumps 10 spots in Indian Open

October 20, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 20 (IANS) Local lad Seenappa Chikkrangappa, one of the five amateurs who made the cut at the ongoing Hero Indian Open golf tournament, fired a four-under 67 to jump 10 places to tied 10th here Saturday.

Pankaj, Geet, Dhruv off to roaring start at World billiards

October 20, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Leeds, Oct 20 (IANS) World billiards finalist Dhruv Sitwala and former champion Geet Sethi alongwith Pankaj Advani were off to roaring starts as the trio outplayed their respective rivals by huge margins on the opening day of the World Billiards Championships here.

Blogger Maneesh Sethi hires woman to 'slap me if I get off task'

October 19, 2012 at 11:50 AM

New York, October 19 (ANI): Author Maneesh Sethi started paying a woman 8 dollars an hour to knock some sense into him after realizing that he wastes 30 hours a week on Facebook and other sites, it has been revealed.

Anuradha Roy, Aman Sethi win literary awards

October 19, 2012 at 10:46 AM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Anuradha Roy's novel "The Folded Earth" and journalist Aman Sethi's non-fiction book "A Free Man" are among the winners of the 11th Economist Crossword Book Award.

Indian-origin man gets to be slapped to avoid Facebook

October 18, 2012 at 9:34 PM

London, Oct 18 (IANS) An Indian-origin computer programmer in the US claims to have increased his productivity after he hired a woman to slap him in the face every time she catches him looking at Facebook.

Pankaj Advani leads Indian challenge at World Billiards

October 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Leeds, Oct 17 (IANS) Pankaj Advani spearheads a strong Indian challenge in the first ever unified World Billiards Championship, commencing here Saturday with as many as 65 players, including defending champions Mike Russell and Bangalorean Revanna Umadevi in the fray.

Fire destroys Sikh temple in Washington state

October 13, 2012 at 6:40 PM

Washington, Oct 13 (IANS) A Sikh temple and school that was under construction in Vancouver in Washington state has been burned to the ground in an early morning fire, according to a media report.

Digital boom means boom in kids with poor eyes too (Oct 11 is World Sight Day)

October 11, 2012 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Eight-year-old Ritesh Walia peers through his spectacles at Hercules saving a lost princess, his latest video game. After five hours with Hercules, he switches to Angry Birds, and then to Pokemon.

Ranjeet, Vignesh bow out of National Tennis

October 10, 2012 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) It was curtains for two of the top four seeds in the men's singles with P.C. Vignesh and V.M. Ranjeet withdrawing owing to injuries at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship here Wednesday.

National tennis: Ranjeet, Vignesh bow out

October 10, 2012 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) It was curtains for two of the top four seeds in the men's singles with P.C. Vignesh and V.M. Ranjeet withdrawing owing to injuries at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship here Wednesday.

National Tennis: Prarthana stretches Prerna

October 9, 2012 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Second seed Prerna Bhambri was made to work by Prarthana Thambore before the former national champion emerged victorious in the women's singles first round at the Fenesta National Tennis Championship here Tuesday.

Pakistani daily bats for official who spoke trade with India

October 8, 2012 at 10:19 AM

Islamabad, Oct 8 (IANS) A Pakistani daily is unhappy that a senior official who played an important role in the relaxation of the trade regime with India "has been put out to pasture".

Art deco inspires Ritu Kumar's WIFW finale collection (With Image)

October 5, 2012 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Veteran designer Ritu Kumar has sought inspiration in the Art Deco movement of the 1930s for her collection to be showcased at the grand finale of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) spring-summer '13.

WIFW set to create new benchmarks with spring-summer 2013 (Preview)

October 5, 2012 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) As many as 132 designers, including international names, are participating in the spring-summer edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) and Sunil Sethi, president FDCI, hopes that they set a new benchmark and strengthen the business of fashion in the country.

Spotlight on northeast fashion at WIFW

October 2, 2012 at 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) In an attempt to promote fashion from the northeast, the Textiles Ministry and Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) have joined hands to organise a show dedicated to designs from the region on the first day of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week spring-summer 2013.

India should lead nuclear debate at NAM: Experts

August 29, 2012 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Ahead of the 16th Non-aligned Movement Summit in Tehran, a group of retired diplomats and experts Wednesday pitched for a proactive leadership role for India in steering the agenda on nuclear disarmament in the 120-nation NAM.

The unsung ones behind India's Olympic heroes

August 27, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Kolkata, Aug 27 (IANS) Away from the glitz and glamour of celebrations to hail the heroes of India's most successful Olympic Games are the unsung non-governmental agencies that played a significant role in the athletes' accomplishments.

Abdullah ousts Agarwal in national tennis

August 24, 2012 at 3:28 PM

Chennai, Aug 24 (IANS) In an all-Andhra clash, Shaikh Abdullah upset top seed D. Rishab Agarwal 6-4, 6-4 to enter the final of the boys singles of the Adidas-MCC under-18 National clay court tennis championship here Friday.

Organ donors need to know outcomes of surgery: Court

August 19, 2012 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Organ donors need to be fully informed about all possible outcomes of a transplant which they are likely to experience after surgery, the Delhi High Court has remarked.

Child marriages common in Odisha reveals a study

August 18, 2012 at 1:09 PM

A recent government survey has revealed that around six per cent of rural women in Odisha get married before attaining the legal age of marriage which is 18.

Child marriages rampant in Odisha, says survey

August 17, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 (IANS) About six per cent of rural women in Odisha get married below the legal age of 18, according to a latest government survey released here Friday.

Child marriages are rampant in Odisha, says health survey

August 17, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 (IANS) About six per cent of rural women in Odisha get married earlier than the legal age of 18, according to the latest government survey released here Friday.

After automobiles, Germany woos India with wines

August 8, 2012 at 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) After luxury automobiles, high-end technology and Black Forest cakes and pastries, Germany is set to woo India with a select range of white and red wine - which the country's ambassador claims goes best with spicy Indian food.

Gurdwara chief, priests among US shooting victims

August 6, 2012 at 10:01 AM

Washington, Aug 6 (IANS) Officials investigating Sunday's shooting at a Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, have declined to release the names of the victims, but media reports have pieced together some details from the Sikh community.

School children work on 'designs for change'

July 30, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Agra, July 30 (IANS) One idea, one week, one billion lives to change: The annual Design For Change (DFC) challenge for schoolchildren has begun across India.

Delhi Couture Week grand finale to feature Sabyasachi

July 29, 2012 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Sabyasachi Mukherjee, known for blending the ethnic and the modern, will bring the curtains down on the third edition of Delhi Couture Week next month. The ace designer says he will not go "overboard" and keep his show "restrained and structured".

Pankanj-Nidhi head for International Woolmark Prize

July 20, 2012 at 1:22 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Indian designer duo Pankaj and Nidhi, who has been named the winners of the International Woolmark Prize India award, will now compete with international designers at the final round in London next February.

Pak SC declares ISI political cell 'null and void' from creation post 'disappeared' evidence

July 17, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Islamabad, July 17 (ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has declared the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)'s notorious political cell, if it did, or does, exist, as illegal.

Billiards: Advani heads Indian challenge

July 16, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Bangalore, July 16 (IANS) Asian champion Pankaj Advani will lead a strong Indian contingent in the World billiards championship to be held later this year.

VM Thrown out of house by son, elderly woman pleads for him

July 3, 2012 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) A 79-year-old woman was forced to spend the night under the sky when her businessman son refused her entry into their house in upscale New Friends Colony. On a police complaint, the son was sent to jail, but the mother requested the court to grant him bail.

Advani pockets billiards title

June 22, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Bangalore, June 22 (IANS) Defending champion Pankaj Advani, with seven World titles to his credit, showed who the boss was as he beat Balachandra Bhaskar 1001-802 in the final of the 14th ECA Raman Nair handicap billiards tournament here Friday.

Advani, Sethi enter semis at billiards meet

June 21, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Bangalore, June 21 (IANS) Pankaj Advani and Geet Sethi moved closer to a possible title showdown as the two former World champions sailed into the semi-finals of the ECA-Raman Nair handicap billiards tournament here Thursday.

Sethi warms up with easy win

June 20, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Bangalore, June 20 (IANS) Multiple former World billiards champion Geet Sethi knocked in breaks of 153, 261 and 105 as he beat Tapendra 150-0 in the super league of the ECA-Raman Nair handicap billiards tournament here Wednesday.

Sethi, Advani to play invitational billiards

June 19, 2012 at 8:31 PM

Bangalore, June 19 (IANS) Former World champions Geet Sethi and Pankaj Advani are among the 10 invited players who will participate in the ECA 14th G. Raman Nair handicap billiards tournament, the preliminary rounds of which commenced here Monday.

World Champion Ayouri to play in Chennai snooker event

June 16, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Chennai, June 16 (IANS) Hossein Vafei Ayouri from Iran, the current IBSF World champion and Asian Under-21 title holder, will be the star attraction along with Indian champion Aditya Mehta in the Kences Constructions - Andhra Social and Cultural Association International snooker tournament commencing here Sunday.

India, Pakistan to continue talks on Siachen row

June 12, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Islamabad/New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India and Pakistan Tuesday reaffirmed their resolve to make "serious, sustained and result-oriented" efforts for seeking an amicable resolution to the dispute over the Siachen glacier, the world's highest battlefield.

India, Pakistan talks on Siachen end

June 12, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Islamabad, June 12 (IANS) The two-day talks between Pakistan and India to resolve the dispute over Siachen glacier, the world's highest battlefield, ended Tuesday, a media report said.

New Delhi to host next round of Indo-Pak Siachen talks

June 12, 2012 at 3:51 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (ANI): India and Pakistan agreed that the next round of talks on Siachen will be held in New Delhi on mutually convenient dates, to be fixed through diplomatic channels.

India, Pakistan talks on Siachen begin at Rawalpindi

June 11, 2012 at 10:15 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Talks between India and Pakistan on the military standoff on Siachen began on Monday at Rawalpindi.

Pakistan, India hold talks on Siachen

June 11, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Islamabad, June 11 (IANS) Pakistan and India Monday began two-day talks to resolve the dispute over Siachen glacier, the world's highest battlefield. Pakistan army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has sought demilitarisation of the area following a massive avalanche that entombed nearly 140 soldiers.

Pakistan, India open talks on Siachen

June 11, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Islamabad, June 11 (IANS) Pakistan and India Monday opened two-day talks to look for a solution to the dispute over Siachen Glacier, the world's highest battle field, officials said.

India, Pakistan to discuss Siachin today

June 11, 2012 at 11:43 AM

Rawalpindi, June 11 (ANI): India and Pakistan will hold Secretary level talks over the military standoff on the Siachin glacier, here on Monday, against the growing clamour to demilitarise the world's highest battlefield.

Indian defence secretary in Pakistan

June 10, 2012 at 11:20 PM

Islamabad, June 10 (IANS) Indian Defence Secretary Shashikant Sharma arrived in Pakistan Sunday for talks on Siachen, the world's highest and coldest battlefield, where the guns have been silent for almost a decade, an official said Sunday.

literary fests new tool of public diplomacy in South Asia

May 23, 2012 at 12:09 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) literature, the soul of cultural exchange, is giving conventional diplomacy a run for its space in South Asia with the mushrooming literary festivals that are provoking, discussing and building new bridges across cultures.

Court notice on ads by political parties in power

May 16, 2012 at 8:42 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued a notice to the central government on a petition that alleged political parties in power misused public funds by giving advertisements on the birth and death anniversaries of their leaders.

Court notice on ads by political parties in power

May 16, 2012 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the central government on a petition alleging that political parties in power misused public funds by giving advertisements on the birth and death anniversaries of their leaders.

'Gurgaon NGO didn't have permission to run orphanage'

May 5, 2012 at 10:14 PM

Gurgaon, May 5 (IANS) NGO Suparna Ka Aangan did not have permission to run the orphanage where sexual abuse of several minor girls has come to light, an enquiry by a three-member team of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) revealed Saturday.

India has bright future in cue sports: Geet Sethi

May 5, 2012 at 1:18 PM

Kolkata, May 5 (IANS) Nine time World Billiards Champion Geet Sethi feels India has a bright future in cue sports and welcomes the changes which billiards has seen over the years, making it better and more entertaining.

India to host 2013 world professional snooker meet

May 4, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) India will host the world professional snooker championship next year, Billiard and Snooker Federation of India president P.V.K. Mohan said here Friday.

India becoming market for high end European art

April 30, 2012 at 11:30 AM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Rising disposable incomes, exposure to unique art forms and greater social interaction are opening urban Indian homes to niche British interior accessory art like Amanda Brisbane sculptures, Wedgewood cutlery and Moorcroft objects'd art.

Geet Sethi, Pankaj Advani for inaugural Kolkata Open snooker

April 26, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) City cueists will vie with the likes of former multiple world champions Geet Sethi and Pankaj Advani in the inaugural Kolkata Open National Invitation Snooker Championship to be played here May 4-9.

Narrow escape for 30 kids in Gurgaon

April 9, 2012 at 9:21 PM

Gurgaon, April 9 (IANS) At least 30 school children had a narrow escape Monday when a tree under which they were studying caught fire because of a powerful power line carrying 11,000 volts.

Hollywood director Cameron endorses 'Luv U Mate' author's views on Mariana Trench

April 3, 2012 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Apr.3 (ANI): Hollywood director James Cameron of "Titanic" and "Avatar" after diving in the Mariana Trench or Marianas Trench, which is the deepest part of the world's oceans, and located in the western Pacific Ocean, supports views on the technical details related to the trench, oceanic life and the need to save environment as well as mother Earth, as conveyed in the book "Luv U Mate" by Indian author Dr Punit Sethi.

Pakistani daily questions civil awards

March 26, 2012 at 11:36 AM

Islamabad, March 26 (IANS) Pakistan's civil awards are now "tawdry pieces of junk jewellery" handed out to people who have in reality achieved little beyond keeping their political boats afloat, said a daily that described award-winner Interior Minister Rehman Malik as a "bravura exponent of the foot-in-mouth syndrome".

Pak SC orders Gilani to write letter to Swiss authorities to reopen Zardari graft cases

March 8, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Islamabad, Mar 8 (ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has ordered Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani to write a letter to the Swiss authorities to reopen cases against President Asif Ali Zardari without seeking advice.

Pak SC orders Gilani to write letter to Swiss authorities to reopen Zardari graft cases

March 8, 2012 at 3:27 PM

Islamabad, Mar 8 (ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has ordered Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani to write a letter to the Swiss authorities to reopen cases against President Asif Ali Zardari without seeking advice.

Pakistan SC adjourns Gilani's contempt of court case hearing till March 8

March 7, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Islamabad, Mar 7 (ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has adjourned a contempt of court case hearing against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani till March 8.

Nargis Sethi to testify in PM contempt case today

March 7, 2012 at 9:03 PM

Islamabad, Mar 7 (ANI): Pakistan Cabinet and Defence Secretary Nargis Sethi is poised to testify before the Supreme Court today (Wednesday) when its seven-member bench resumes the hearing of a contempt of court case against Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani.

Pakistan SC adjourns Gilani's contempt of court case hearing till March 8

March 7, 2012 at 4:15 PM

Islamabad, Mar 7 (ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has adjourned a contempt of court case hearing against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani till March 8.

Pak SC summons Nargis Sethi as witness during Mar 7 hearing in Gilani's contempt case

February 28, 2012 at 2:23 PM

Islamabad, Feb 28 (ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of the contempt of court case against Prime Minister Gilani till March 07, summoning Nargis Sethi as witness in the case.

NRAI declares shooting squad for London Olympic 2012

February 20, 2012 at 2:06 PM

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on 19th February declared the 11-member squad comprising men and women for London Summer Olympic Games 2012, scheduled from 27th July. The selectors have put the Athens.....

Fresh snowfall gives Manali tourism a boost

February 9, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Manali, Feb 9 (ANI): The tourism and hospitality sectors in Himachal Pradesh is likely to get a boost after fresh snowfall enveloped the states's Manali region this week.

Fresh snowfall gives Manali tourism a boost

February 9, 2012 at 2:33 PM

Manali, Feb 9 (ANI): The tourism and hospitality sectors in Himachal Pradesh is likely to get a boost after fresh snowfall enveloped the states's Manali region this week.

Islamabad HC reserves verdict in Lodhi sacking case

February 8, 2012 at 4:57 PM

Islamabad, Feb 8 (ANI): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has reserved its verdict in the petition filed against the sacking of Lt-Gen (retd) Khalid Naeem Lodhi from the position of defence secretary of Pakistan.

Pak SC issues notices to ISI, army over death of four detainees in GHQ attack case

January 26, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Islamabad, Jan 26(ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has issued notices to Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lieutenant General Ahmad Shuja Pasha and army chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani over the deaths of four suspects detained for allegedly attacking the General Headquarters and ISI's Hamza camp

Islamabad HC to hear all parties views before ruling in Lodhi sacking case

January 18, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Islamabad, Jan 18 (ANI): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to other parties in the case against the removal of Lt. General (rtd.) Khalid Naeem Lodhi from his office of Secretary Defence, insisting that the ruling will take place only after hearing from all the parties.

Islamabad HC to hear all parties views before ruling in Lodhi sacking case

January 18, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Islamabad, Jan 18 (ANI): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to other parties in the case against the removal of Lt. General (rtd.) Khalid Naeem Lodhi from his office of Secretary Defence, insisting that the ruling will take place only after hearing from all the parties.

Two crucial reasons prompting Pak military to act "extra tough" : Analysts

January 14, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Islamabad, Jan 14 (ANI): A senior editor has claimed that anger over the 'Memo Gate' issue and a desire to prevent American domination of Pakistan has prompted the country's army to act 'extra tough'.