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Everything you need to know about Shastri Nagar Ndtso: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Delhi cop run over by truck

May 21, 2013 at 11:10 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) A 40-year-old Delhi Traffic Police constable was killed by a speeding truck here Tuesday morning, police said. The errant truck driver was arrested.

BCCI sets up probe panel, wants players' agents accredited

May 19, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Agents of all players will now need to be accredited to the Indian cricket board while an anti-corruption official of the board will be assigned to each Indian Premier League (IPL) team, board president N. Srinivasan announced here Sunday.

BCCI orders internal probe, accreditation for players' agents

May 19, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) All cricketers' agents will now need to be accredited to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) while an anti-corruption official of the board will be assigned to each Indian Premier League (IPL) team, BCCI president N. Srinivasan announced here Sunday in the wake of the spot-fixing scandal.

ICC Cricket Committee to meet in London on May 28 and 29

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Dubai/London, May 6 (ANI): The International Cricket Council today announced that the annual ICC Cricket Committee meeting will take place in London on May 28 and 29.

Congress rules immediate action against Bansal, Ashwani Kumar (Roundup)

May 5, 2013 at 10:52 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Coming out in defence of embattled Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal and Law Minister Ashwani Kumar, the Congress Sunday said no action will be taken against them immediately, even as opposition continued to press for their ouster.

Quack held for bid to sell baby for Rs.3 lakh

May 2, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) A quack from Ghaziabad and his woman accomplice were arrested in Delhi while trying to sell a two-month-old baby for Rs.3 lakh, police said Thursday.

Modi asks Rahul why one guy cannot set everything right

April 29, 2013 at 12:20 AM

Bangalore, April 29 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi late Sunday challenged Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on why one man (guy) cannot set everything right and offered to show to do it.

IAS probationers of 2012 batch call on President Mukherjee

April 26, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 26 (ANI): A group of 171 officers trainees attending the IAS professional course Phase -I for the 2012 Batch at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie, called on President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Friday.

Rape of minors: SC seeks explanation from Delhi Police on use of force against protesters

April 25, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): A single bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday took strong exception to an assistant commissioner of police slapping a young girl during a recent protest against the rape of a minorin the national capital.

PM calls for women safety; Delhi rape accused says had an accomplice

April 21, 2013 at 11:40 AM

New Delhi, April 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday condemned the rape of a five-year-old girl in Delhi's Gandhinagar area, saying "The gruesome assault on a little child reminds us of the need to work collectively to root out this sort of depravity from our society."

Raped girl responding to treatment, key accused undergoes medical check up in Delhi

April 21, 2013 at 11:40 AM

New Delhi, April 21 (ANI): The five-year-old girl who was brutally tortured and raped by a 25-year-old adult is responding well to the medical treatment given to her by doctors at the country's premium medical institute, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), even as the key accused,Manoj, underwent a medical check-up at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital here.

Delhi cop shoots, injures man

April 14, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) A Delhi Police constable reportedly shot a 25-year-old man with his service pistol in a residential flat in a police station complex here, an officer said Sunday. The policeman has been arrested.

34 state civil service officers undergoing training call on President

April 4, 2013 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (ANI): A group of 34 state civil service offficers promoted to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and undergoing the 113th induction training programme at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie, called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.

Man dies during treatment, family allege carelessness

March 30, 2013 at 10:42 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Police are probing the death of a 51-year-old hotel employee during treatment at a private hospital here Saturday after the victim's family blamed it on attending doctors' carelessness, an official said.

Food experts discuss agrarian crisis

March 19, 2013 at 5:38 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Hunger, genetically modified organism, food security and agrarian crisis were among the issues discussed by experts and activists here in the capital.

Siddharth turns villain for 'Madhubala...'

March 13, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Actor Siddharth Vasudev has made an entry in a negative role in the ongoing daily soap "Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon" and hopes to attract the audience's hate.

Deadlock continues over flushing Yamuna

March 13, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Agra/Mathura March 13 (IANS) The march to secure release of water from Hathinikund in Haryana to flush the Yamuna river appears deadlocked. The central government has categorically told activists this would not be possible.

India's first all-women post office comes up in Delhi

March 8, 2013 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) After announcing India's all women public bank, the central government Friday started an all women post office here on the occasion of the International Women`s Day.

17 injured, 150 huts gutted in Mumbai slum fire

March 7, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Seventeen people sustained burns and around 150 huts were gutted in a major fire that engulfed a slum near Bandra station here, officials said Thursday.

Fire engulfs more than 100 shanties in Mumbai

March 7, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Mumbai, Mar 7 (ANI): A major fire broke out in a slum area of Shastri Nagar locality adjoining Mumbai's posh suburb Bandra and gutted more than a hundred dwellings on Thursday.

100 huts gutted in Mumbai slum blaze

March 7, 2013 at 7:39 AM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Eight people sustained burn injuries and around 100 huts were reduced to ashes in a major fire that engulfed a slum near Bandra station in west Mumbai, officials said Thursday.

Shastri brands woeful Oz batsmen 'sitting ducks' following Hyderabad capitulation

March 6, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Sydney, Mar 6 (ANI): Former Indian batsman and renown television commentator Ravi Shastri has branded Australian batsmen as sitting ducks following yet another batting capitulation during the second Test match in Hyderabad.

Oz media, former stars, blast selectors' 'high-risk selections, ill-conceived strategies'

March 4, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Sydney, Mar 4 (ANI): Australian media alongside former players have left no stones unturned in blasting team's think tank's high-risk selections and ill-conceived strategies during their ongoing Test series against India.

Dravid says Oz made 'tactical blunder' by dropping Lyon

March 4, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Sydney, Mar 4 (ANI): Indian Test batting great Rahul Dravid has claimed Australia's decision to drop off spinner Nathan Lyon was a tactical blunder as the touring bowlers struggled against the hosts on the second day of the Hyderabad Test.

Accused for brother's death, man commits suicide

February 28, 2013 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Depressed over being accused in his brother's mysterious death, a 40-year-old man committed suicide by hanging himself in a government hospital here, police said Thursday.

Three Delhi firefighters injured in shop blaze

February 27, 2013 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Three fire service officials received burn injuries while attempting to douse a blaze at a shop here Wednesday, an official said.

Laxman to commentate in India vs Australia series

February 21, 2013 at 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A batsman who made a name for himself while playing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, V.V.S. Laxman will be now seen in a new role of a commentator for the upcoming India vs Australia series.

Shastri backs Tendulkar to make 'one last mark' in Australia-India Test series

February 18, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Sydney, Feb 18 (ANI): Former Indian captain Ravi Shastri has said that cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar is set to prove his genius in one last series against Australia, to lead India to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

'Rishta.com' was most satisfying, but didn't get TRPs: Shruti Seth (With Image)

February 10, 2013 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) YRF Television came out with an interesting bouquet of shows on the small screen and "Rishta.com" was one of them. Shruti Seth, who played the female lead in the serial, says that despite being well-conceptualised, it didn't get the kind of TRPs they were hoping for.

Retired police officer shot dead in Haryana

January 30, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), Jan 30 (IANS) A recently-retired police officer was gunned down in Haryana Wednesday by three unidentified car-borne assailants, an official said.

Tony Greig bid poignant SCG adieu with touching tribute

January 20, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Sydney, Jan.20 (ANI): Former England captain Tony Greig who died of a stroke in Sydney, was given a touching farewell with a lot of laughter, few broad-brimmed hats, and a emotional tribute by his wife, at the Sydney Cricket Ground stadium.

Delhi monorail project to start by March

January 16, 2013 at 11:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Work on the elevated Delhi monorail project will start in March and it will be commissioned in 2017, Transport Minister Ramakant Goswami said here Wednesday. The project will be integrated with Delhi Metro network.

Former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri remembered on 47th death anniversary

January 11, 2013 at 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 11 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee today led the nation in paying tribute to late Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 47th death anniversary.

CAB felicitates former India, Pakistan greats

January 3, 2013 at 5:35 PM

Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) A host of former India and Pakistan players, including the legendary Sunil Gavaskar and Intikhab Alam, were Thursday feted by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) during the ODI between the two teams at the Eden Gardens to celebrate the silver jubilee of the ground staging its first ever ODI.

Jilted lover stabs woman to death in Delhi

December 31, 2012 at 11:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Furious at his offer of marriage being rejected, a man stabbed his 20-year-old former girlfriend to death Monday near a bustling market here, police said. The jilted lover has been arrested.

Woman jumps off Delhi flyover, critical

December 27, 2012 at 9:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) A woman, appearing to be in her late 20s, jumped off a flyover here Thursday evening after failing in the civil services exam and was admitted to hospital in a critical condition, police said.

Woman jumps off Delhi flyover, critical

December 27, 2012 at 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) A woman, appearing in her late 20s, jumped off a flyover near Akshardham temple Thursday evening and is in a critical condition, police said.

Motorcycle stalled when Tomar was set to leave

December 25, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) If Subhash Chand Tomar's motorcycle had not been repaired Sunday morning, it is possible the Delhi Police constable may be alive today.

Gaurav looking for 'an intelligent' life partner (TV Snippets)

December 23, 2012 at 4:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Actor Gaurav Chopraa, who has been very open about his relationships, says he wants his partner to be intelligent.

Servant arrested for stealing Rs.67 lakh cash, jewellery

December 13, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) A 25-year-old domestic help was arrested for stealing cash and jewellery worth Rs.67 lakh from his employer's house here, police said Thursday.

Five children die in Delhi wall collapse, probe ordered

December 12, 2012 at 11:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) At least five children, all below the age of 10, died here after a boundary wall under construction collapsed on them Wednesday, a fire brigade official said. The Delhi government has ordered an inquiry into it.

Five children die in Delhi wall collapse

December 12, 2012 at 6:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) At least five children, all below the age of 10, died here after a boundary wall under construction collapsed on them Wednesday, a fire brigade official said.

Five children die in Delhi wall collapse

December 12, 2012 at 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) At least five children - all below the age of 10 - died in the capital after a wall under construction collapsed on them Wednesday, a fire brigade official said.

Three more deaths due to spurious liquor in Bihar, toll 10

December 11, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Patna, Dec 11 (IANS) Three more people died Tuesday after drinking spurious liquor in Bihar's Gaya town, taking the toll to 10, including two women, police said. Almost a dozen others are battling for their lives in hospital.

Spurious liquor kills seven in Bihar

December 11, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Patna, Dec 11 (IANS) Seven people, including two women, have died after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar's Gaya town, police said Tuesday.

Dhoni embraces curator, calls him 'boss of Eden'

December 5, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Kolkata, Dec 5 (IANS) Days after he slammed Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni for demanding a rank turner at the Eden Gardens for the Test against England, veteran curator Prabir Mukherjee was Wednesday basking in the adulation from both current and former cricketing greats for the wicket he has prepared for the game.

Left Front hamstrung by Leninist dogma: Ramachandra Guha

November 22, 2012 at 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The Left Front in India is caught in a 19th century view of the world, says historian Ramachandra Guha.

People expect a lot from civil servants: President

November 17, 2012 at 5:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday told a group of new IAS officers that civil servants are required to shoulder huge responsibilities in view of the rising expectations of the public.

'Super Shastri' - avoid it! (Kannada Film Review)

November 10, 2012 at 2:56 PM

Film: "Super Shastri"; Cast: Prajwal Devaraj, Haripriya, Umashree, Bullet Prakash, G. Ramachandran, Muni, Pallakki Radhakrishna, Kote Prabhakar, Tennis Krishna, Mugu Suresh, Mysore Ramachandra, Mimicry Rajagopal and others; Director: Raviraj; Producer: G.Ramachandran; Rating: *1/2

Man with 25 cartons of illicit liquor artrested

November 7, 2012 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) A 42-year-old man was arrested here for his alleged involvement in supplying illicit liquor and 25 cartoons of illicit liquor were seized from his possession, police said Wednesday.

Independent India's first voter casts ballot in Himachal

November 4, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Kalpa (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 4 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's oldest voter Shyam Saran Negi, who has witnessed the shaping of democracy over almost seven decades, Sunday exercised his franchise along with his wife in this tiny picturesque hamlet in Kinnaur district.

No political message behind reshuffle, say experts

October 28, 2012 at 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The much-awaited union cabinet reshuffle Sunday was an "exercise in vain" and "failed to give a political message" to the people, feel experts.

It's testing time from NCP, Trinamool in Himachal polls (Himachal Newsletter)

October 19, 2012 at 11:50 AM

Shimla, Oct 19 (IANS) It'll be testing time for debutants Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Trinamool Congress in the Nov 4 Himachal Pradesh assembly polls as they attempt to expand their base by foraying into unknown territory.

Telefunken Club win Delhi under-16 cricket tournament

October 14, 2012 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Telefunken Club won the second Amit Gupta Memorial Under-16 Cricket Tournament defeating L.B. Shastri Club by 30 runs at the Jamia Millia Islamia Sports Stadium here Sunday.

NCP fields 12 candidates in Himachal polls

October 14, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Shimla, Oct 14 (IANS) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Sunday announced it would field 12 candidates for the assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh.

Gary Sobers' historic 'six sixes in over' ball up for sale

October 11, 2012 at 12:20 PM

London, Oct 11 (ANI): The cricket ball used in a match where West Indies legend Sir Gary Sobers hit six sixes in one over is to go on sale.

Girl killed by her brother for affair

October 9, 2012 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) A young man of 18 early Tuesday stabbed to death his sister, a year younger to him, for her love affair with a boy he disapproved of, Delhi Police said.

Dehali Kannadiga pays tribute to Yakshagana actor Shastri

October 8, 2012 at 3:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (ANI): A large number of artists, writers, professors, critics and academicians paid rich tributes to distinguished Yakshagana actor late Kuriya Vittala Shastri here on Monday.

FinMin to inaugurate Economic Editors' Conference today

October 8, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram is set to inaugurate the Economic Editors' Conference (EEC) at Shastri Bhawan today............

Chidambaram to inaugurate Economic Editors' Conference today

October 8, 2012 at 10:27 AM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (ANI): Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram will inaugurate the Economic Editors' Conference here today.

Chidambaram to inaugurate Economic Editors' Conference on Monday

October 6, 2012 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram will inaugurate the Economic Editors' Conference here on Monday.

Tributes paid to Gandhi, Shastri in parliament

October 2, 2012 at 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh along with United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, among others, paid floral tributes in the Central Hall of parliament Tuesday on the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.

President Confers Shastri awards to ISRO scientist Tessy Thomas

October 2, 2012 at 2:29 PM

On the eve of the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, President Pranab Mukherjee Monday conferred the prestigious Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award 2012 to ISRO scientist Tessy Thomas at an award function in Rashtrapati Bhawan.........

Mukherjee confers Shastri Award to ISRO scientist Tessy Thomas

October 2, 2012 at 12:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct.2 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has conferred the prestigious Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in Public Administration, Academics and Management: 2012 on ISRO scientist Tessy Thomas.

'Missile woman' Tessy Thomas conferred Shastri award

October 1, 2012 at 10:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) "Missile woman" Tessy Thomas was conferred the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in Public Administration, Academics and Management for 2012 by President Pranab Mukherjee Monday.

Delhi cop on shooting spree kills two, self

September 20, 2012 at 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) A Delhi Police constable went on a shooting spree and killed two people, including his brother-in-law, and himself with his official weapon here, police said Thursday. This was the second firing incident in the city this month.

Former IAS officer gets 7 years' jail for rape

September 17, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Raipur, Sep 17 (IANS) A local court in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district Monday convicted a retired IAS officer on a decade-old rape charge and sentenced him to seven years' rigorous imprisonment.

People will not forget coal issue in 2014, say parties

September 16, 2012 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Reacting to Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's remark that "public memory is short" and "the coal mines allocations will be forgotten like Bofors", the Left and the BJP Sunday said people will not forget the issue till the 2014 general elections.

Delhi Metro all set to organize MRTS program

September 9, 2012 at 5:35 PM

The Delhi Metro is all set to provide its operators and regulators for Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) which will enhance their skills and knowledge on different modes of rail based system.

Delhi Metro to organise management programme on MRTS

September 9, 2012 at 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will organise a five-day management programme for operators and regulators in October to enhance their skills and knowledge on different modes of rail-based Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS).

Government to increase shortage of ICU bed and Ventilators: Dr. Walia

September 7, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Delhi Health Minister, Dr. A K Walia today instructed the Department of Health to add more ICU bed in Delhi Government major hospitals in order to make available more beds for serious patients requiring special care and treatment.

BBA student's death: Police get autopsy report

September 6, 2012 at 10:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The autopsy report of BBA student Paras Bhasin, whose severed body was recovered on a railway track here last week, was received by police Thursday, while the victim's father-in-law alleged that his daughter married him under pressure.

Stormy start to Delhi assembly monsoon session

September 4, 2012 at 10:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The Delhi assembly witnessed sloganeering, ruckus, adjournments and a walkout on the first day of its monsoon session with the BJP demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit over the alleged irregularities in the preparations for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Body in pieces: Police question victim's friend

September 4, 2012 at 9:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Three days after a 23-year-old BBA student's chopped body was found on railway tracks here, police Tuesday questioned a woman, whom the victim secretly married, her family and said they would also interrogate some train drivers.

Delhi Annshri Yojana to be launched on October 2

September 3, 2012 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Sept 3 (ANI): Delhi Annshri Yojana will be launched on October 2, chief minister Sheila Dikshit announced here on Monday.

Body of BBA student found in pieces in Delhi

September 2, 2012 at 10:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The chopped body of a 23-year-old Bachelor of Business Administrative (BBA) student, with the head missing, were found near a railway track here, police said Sunday. Police suspect suicide attempt while victim's family claim murder.

Police booth, bus set afire in Delhi

September 2, 2012 at 10:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) A mob set a police booth and a DTC bus on fire here Sunday evening and police fired bullets in the air to control them, police said.

Government is all set to launch Annashri Yojna : Sheila

September 2, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has said that Annshri Yojana will be launched on 2nd october2012 on Gandhi jayanti Day. The scheme would provide relief to over two lakh families presently not covered under the PDS.

Coalgate: BJP firm on Prime Minister's resignation, Parliament adjourned

August 27, 2012 at 11:46 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday stuck to its demand for Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's resignation over the CAG report on coal blocks allocation even as the latter is all set to make a statement in both houses of Parliament justifying the government's stand on the issue.

Why a grieving Indira Gandhi joined Shastri's cabinet

August 23, 2012 at 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) A grieving Indira Gandhi decided to join Lal Bahadur Shastri's cabinet after her father Jawaharlal Nehru's death when she realised he would otherwise invite her estranged aunt Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit.

Professor critically wounded in Ghaziabad

August 21, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Ghaziabad, Aug 21 (IANS) A professor was critically wounded here Tuesday after three robbers shot him when he resisted their attempt to steal his car, police said.

I've been single for long: Gaurav Chopraa

August 21, 2012 at 1:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Television actor Gaurav Chopraa admits that he is no longer dating actress Mouni Roy.

It's raining political parties in hill state (Himachal Pradesh Newsletter)

August 18, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Shimla, Aug 18 (IANS) Elections are due in December and mainstream parties like the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Trinamool Congress are queuing up to test the political waters in Himachal Pradesh.

Man kidnaps friend for Rs.1.5 crore ransom, held

August 16, 2012 at 10:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) A 24-year-old man was arrested Thursday for abducting his friend here and demanded Rs.1.5 crore as ransom from her father, police said Thursday.

900 unauthorised Delhi colonies to be regularised (Lead, Correcting date in para one)

August 15, 2012 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday announced a slew of measures for the people of the capital, including regularisation of over 900 unauthorised colonies, ahead of assembly elections in the state which are due in November 2013.

900 unauthorised Delhi colonies to be regularised

August 15, 2012 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday announced a slew of measures for the people of the capital, including regularisation of over 900 unauthorised colonies, ahead of assembly elections in the state which are due in November 2014.

Chedda Nagar score big win

August 11, 2012 at 9:53 PM

Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) Chedda Nagar Fanatics cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory against BARC in a Third Division match of the Mumbai District Football Association League played at the St Xavier's ground, Parel Saturday.

Meat trader shot at in Ghaziabad

August 6, 2012 at 6:01 PM

Ghaziabad, Aug 6 (IANS) Three motorcycle-borne robbers shot a meat trader and looted Rs.three lakh in cash from him here Monday morning, police said.

Delhi's growth rate is the highest in the country:Sheila Dikshit

August 5, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has said that Delhi has achieved a growth rate of 11 percent, which is the highest in the country.

Delhi Metro will run over 160 extra train trips on 'Raksha Bandhan'Day

August 1, 2012 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug.1 (ANI): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will run over 160 extra trips on Thursday, the day when the city and the nation celebrates the sibling festival of Raksha Bandhan.

DMRC asked for project report om monorail

August 1, 2012 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Delhi government Wednesday asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for a detailed project report (DPR) on an elevated monorail within three months to enable work on it to start.

Asha Bhosle grooves with Riteish (TV Snippets)

July 26, 2012 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Legendary singer Asha Bhosle shook a leg with actor Riteish Deshmukh as they took on the "Indian Idol 6" stage for a jugalbandi.

Young techie trampled to death by tuskers near Bangalore

July 17, 2012 at 12:16 PM

Bangalore, July 17 (IANS) Satwik Shastry, a 24-year-old techie was found trampled to death by wild elephants in a thick forest near Bannerghatta National Park, about 20 km from Bangalore, a forest official said Tuesday.

Excited to be Olympics-bound: Ashwini Ponnappa

July 9, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Hyderabad, July 9 (IANS) Badminton ace Ashwini Ponnappa, who will be among five shuttlers carrying India's medal hopes at the London Olympics, is excited to be playing her first Olympics.

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.

'Bol Bachchan' offers loads of humorous, fun (IANS Preview)

July 4, 2012 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Rib-tickling scenes, funny dialogues and Ajay Devgn's witty one-liners - Rohit Shetty's "Bol Bachchan" offers all this and promises much more entertainment when it hits the screens Friday.

After North Block, minor fire in Shastri Bhawan

June 27, 2012 at 1:51 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Barely two days after a fire erupted in a home ministry office in North Block, a minor fire broke out in Shastri Bhawan Wednesday.

Man shot dead in Delhi

June 18, 2012 at 9:03 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) A 22-year-old man was shot dead by unidentified killers here, police said Monday.

Two die from toxic fumes at Delhi sewage plant

June 16, 2012 at 4:15 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Two labourers working for the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) died Saturday after inhaling poisonous fumes while cleaning a sewage treatment plant in east Delhi's Kondli area, police said.

Maharashtra among top tobacco consumers in India

June 15, 2012 at 8:39 PM

Mumbai, June 15 (IANS) Despite a prohibition on smoking in public and a proposed ban on consuming gutka, Maharashtra remains one of the largest consumers of tobacco in any form in the country, a Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) factsheet for the state revealed here Friday.