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

Bhutia, Chhetri to play in AIFF's new league tournament

May 21, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Some of the star Indian footballers, including former skipper Bhaichung Bhutia, are likely to feature in All India Football Federation's (AIFF) franchise-based tournament planned by its marketing partner IMG-Reliance in the 2013-14 season.

Peace on border basis of ties with China: Indian envoy

May 20, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Peace on the border is the foundation of bilateral ties with China and special representatives of both countries will look into the recent border intrusion by Chinese troops, India's envoy to China said Monday.

Ahead of Karzai visit, India says willing to discuss security concerns

May 18, 2013 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Ahead of Afghan President Hamid Karzai's visit, India said Saturday it was ready to discuss and consider Afghanistan's reported request for arms supplies provided it is raised through the proper fora.

IPL spot-fixing: Pawar says Sreesanth, others should be banned for life, if guilty

May 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Former International Cricket Council (ICC) President Sharad Pawar on Thursday said that if fast bowler S.Sreesanth and two other cricketers playing for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) are found guilty he should be banned for life from the game.

IPL spot fixing: Sreesanth is innocent until proven guilty, says Tharoor

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Trivandram, May 16 (ANI): Terming the news of Sreesanth caught by Delhi police for spot fixing as extremely unhappy, Minister of State for Human Resource and Development (HRD) and Kerala MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said Indian pacer is innocent until proven guilty.

PPP to form coalition govt. with MQM in Sindh: Zardari

May 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Karachi, May 15 (ANI): Pakistan president and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Asif Ali Zardari has approved a coalition government with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in Sindh province, according to PPP leader Naveed Qamar.

Salman Khurshid to visit Saudi Arabia on May 24

May 14, 2013 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will pay a three-day visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia beginning on May 24 at the invitation of his counterpart Prince Saud al-Faisal.

No proposal of PM visiting Pakistan: MEA

May 14, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) There is no specific proposal of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visting Pakistan as no formal invite has been received, the external affairs ministry said Tuesday.

Small screen wishes a happy Mother's Day

May 11, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) It's Mother's day Sunday and TV celebrities are not inhibited when it comes to expressing their love for their mothers. From Shweta Tiwari to Rahul Mahajan, everybody feels that no one can understand a child better than the mother.

Eight killed in Dhaka garment factory fire

May 9, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Dhaka, May 9 (IANS) At least eight people, including a senior police officer, were killed and 10 others injured in a fire Thursday at an 11-storeyed garment factory here in the Bangladeshi capital, officials said.

Technical committee will be more active: Bhutia

May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Former India football captain and current chairman of the All India Football Federation?s (AIFF) technical committee Monday said he wanted to make the committee more active.

Malaysia Open: Sindhu clinches maiden Grand Prix title

May 4, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 4 (IANS) India's P.V. Sindhu lived up to her top billing by winning her maiden Grand Prix Gold title beating Singaporean fifth seed Juan Gu in the women's singles final of the $120,000 Malaysia Open badminton here Saturday.

Why Muslims should negotiate with BJP (Comment)

May 3, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Indian Muslims' antipathy towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is known. The party hasn't thought much about Muslims in term of being equal citizens. Instead it has worked tirelessly to antagonise a community that comprises more than 15 percent of the Indian population.

Chinese incursion localised, goal is status quo ante: India

May 2, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India reiterated Thursday that the Chinese incursion in Depsang area in Ladakh is "localised in geographical and spatial terms" and the goal is to see the Chinese troops return to the position before the April 15 intrusion, an official said.

Need time on Chinese army's Ladakh incursion: Ministry

May 2, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The issue of Chinese army's incursion into Ladakh is limited in its geographical scope and India needs time and space to "work this through", the external affairs ministry Thursday said.

270 Indians in Pakistan jails

May 2, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) There were 215 fishermen and 55 other Indian nationals in Pakistan jails as of Jan 1 this year, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) announced here Thursday.

It's the killing of Indian citizen: MEA on Sarabjit

May 2, 2013 at 8:52 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The death of Sarabjit Singh is "the killing of our citizen while in the custody of Pakistan jail authorities", said the Indian external affairs ministry Thursday.

Sarpanch fired upon, injured in Kashmir

April 28, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Srinagar, April 28 (IANS) A sarpanch in north Kashmir's Baramulla district was injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire at him Sunday evening, police said. He suffered a superficial injury and was discharged after first aid.

J and K farmers get monetary assistance to promote floriculture

April 28, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Srinagar, April 28 (ANI): In a bid to make floriculture a viable industry and to expand its tourism potential the Government of Jammu and Kashmir is providing monetary assistance to farmers in the Kashmir Valley.

Eight killed, 17 wounded in Pakistan blast

April 28, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) At least eight people were killed and 17 others injured in a blast Sunday outside the office of an independent election candidate in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, a media report said.

Blast in NW Pakistan kills 8, injures 17

April 28, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 28 (Xinhua-ANI): At least eight people were killed and 17 others injured when a blast went off outside an independent election candidate's office in Pakistan's northwest city of Kohat on Sudnay morning, reported local Urdu TV channel Ary.

Mumbai India beat leaders Royal Challengers by 58 runs

April 28, 2013 at 12:44 AM

Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) An all-round effort helped Mumbai Indians pull off a great 58-run win against table toppers Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Saturday.

IPL Scoreboard: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers

April 28, 2013 at 12:20 AM

Mumabi, April 28 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Wankhede Stadium here Saturday.

Indian Embassy officials get consular access to Sarabjit in Lahore hospital (Lead: Sarabjit)

April 27, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Lahore, April 27 (ANI): Indian Embassy officials on Saturday got consular access to death row convict Sarabjit Singh in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Lahore's Jinnah Hospital, where he was admitted after being attacked on Friday by two prisoners in the jail.

Khurshid to visit Almaty for 'Heart of Asia Ministerial Conference'

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will pay a visit to Almaty, Kazakhstan, this week for the 'Heart of Asia Ministerial Conference' which falls within the framework of the Istanbul Process.

Khurshid to attend Almaty meet on Afghanistan

April 23, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister will travel to Almaty, Kazakhstan, to participate in the April 26 Heart of Asia ministerial conference on the Istanbul Process on regional security and cooperation for a secure and stable Afghanistan, an official said Tuesday.

Missing Indian in Sharjah found

April 23, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Dubai, April 23 (IANS) A 78-year-old Indian man, who went missing from his daughter's home in Sharjah last Friday, was found Monday.

IPL Scoreboard: Delhi Daredevils vs RCB

April 17, 2013 at 12:12 AM

Bangalore, April 16 (IANS) The scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challenger Bangalore here Tuesday.

'No reports received of injuries caused to Indian nationals': MEA on Boston blasts

April 16, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 16 (ANI): Asserting that India remains committed to the effort to defeat terrorism and to uphold the values that define democratic nations such as ours, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said the Indian Embassy in Washington DC and Indian Consulate General in New York have been placed on alert although no reports have as yet been received of injuries caused to Indian nationals following the blasts in Boston.

No one hurt in attack on Indian envoy's car

April 13, 2013 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The external affairs ministry Saturday clarified that no one was injured in the crude bomb attack that took place Friday near the car of the Indian high commissioner in Khulna, Bangladesh.

Top Pakistani politicians refrain from declaring annual income, paying taxes

April 12, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 12 (ANI): The tax returns of top leaders belonging to the Pakistan Peoples Party submitted to the Election Commission of Pakistan by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) show that some of the leaders did not even bother to declare their annual income, claming they were poor and had nothing to declare.

Musharraf appoints lawyer for SC treason case hearing citing security fears

April 9, 2013 at 2:45 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 9 (ANI): Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf, who was scheduled to appear in the Supreme court on Tuesday in relation to alleged treason, has appointed his lawyer to appear on his behalf.

Kashyap aims to win India Open

April 6, 2013 at 5:25 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) World No.8 shuttler Parupalli Kashyap is ready to utilise the home advantage to the hilt in the forthcoming $200,000 India Open.

Manmohan Singh, Zuma interacted many times at BRICS

April 3, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and South African President Jacob Zuma "interacted on several occasions" during the BRICS summit in Durban though the two sides did not hold delegation-level talks, an official said here Wednesday.

Former Pak ministers asked to return official photocopiers, computers

March 31, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 31 (ANI): The Water and Power Ministry of Pakistan has pressed for the recovery of its official items from three former federal ministers.

Kin of surrendered militants want promises fulfilled

March 26, 2013 at 1:46 PM

Srinagar, March 26 (IANS) More than 35 families of militants who returned home from Pakistan and surrendered under the Jammu and Kashmir government's rehabilitation policy Tuesday staged protests here against the state and the central governments.

Collectors pitch for South Asian artists at global auctions (With Image)

March 25, 2013 at 7:14 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) An oil painting by Syed Haider Raza, "Village en Fete", surpassed price estimates fetching $1,859,750 at Christie's Spring Asian Art Week last week that grossed $80,416,388 in the sale of South Asian and Oriental art.

Two critically injured in Kashmir

March 24, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Srinagar, March 24 (IANS) A civilian and a police constable were critically injured when militants fired at a police party in Sopore town in Jammu and Kashmir Sunday afternoon.

BJP questions PM's reaction to CBI raids

March 22, 2013 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday questioned Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's clarification over CBI raids at DMK leader M.K. Stalin's house.

Punjab beat Himachal in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

March 22, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Gurgaon, March 22 (IANS) Punjab beat Himachal Pradesh by two wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Twenty20 tournament here Friday.

Gambhir confirms IPL-6 participation

March 21, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Gurgaon, March 21 (IANS) Setting all rumours to the contrary to rest, India opener Gautam Gambhir Thursday confirmed his participation in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

AIFF revives technical panel, brings in Bhutia

March 20, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has out of the blue brought to life a defunct technical committee by appointing former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia, who is still an active registered player, as itsthe chairman.

Sehwag's flop show continues in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

March 20, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Gurgaon, March 20 (IANS) Virender Sehwag's poor run of form continued Wednesday as he was back to pavilion for four runs, but his Delhi team beat Jammu and Kashmir by 17 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Twenty20 tournament here.

Unidentified gunmen kill 18-year-old in Sopore

March 20, 2013 at 10:17 AM

Srinagar, March 20 (IANS) Unidentified gunmen late Tuesday night killed an 18-year-old boy in north Kashmir's Sopore town, police said here.

Punjab win easy against J&K in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

March 19, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Gurgaon, March 19 (IANS) Punjab defeated Jammu and Kashmir by 43 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament here Tuesday.

Delhi beat Punjab in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

March 18, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Gurgaon, March 18 (IANS) Delhi beat Punjab by six wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy cricket match here Monday.

Not seen final format of Sri Lanka resolution yet: Government

March 18, 2013 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Indian government has not yet seen the final format of the proposed resolution at the UN Human Rights Council against Sri Lanka, the external affairs ministry said Monday.

Indo-Pak Track-II dialogue sees consensus on demand for MFN status to India

March 18, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 18 (ANI): The recently concluded track-II dialogue between India and Pakistan, held at New Delhi, has reached consensus on the demand to award Most Favoured Nation status to India.

India tells Lanka to free 53 Indian fishermen

March 14, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, Mar.14 (ANI): India has told Sri Lanka to free 53 Indian fishermen held captive after they moved into Sri Lankan waters from Tamil Nadu.

India seeks EU's support in the Italian marines issue

March 14, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 14 (ANI): The Indian Government is reported to be seeking the European Union's interventional support to resolve its row with Italy over the return of two marines to face trial for killing two fishermen off the Kerala coast in February 2012.

Tough life for women cyclists in Pakistan

March 10, 2013 at 4:19 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Pakistani cycling officials say the sport is one of the most neglected ones in the country, especially in the case of women.

Pak hard-line party urges UN to act against terrorism, human rights violations in Bangladesh

March 9, 2013 at 4:11 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 9 (ANI): The chief of Jamaat-e Islami (JI), Syed Munawar Hasan has appealed to the world community to take immediate notice of terrorism and ongoing human rights violation in Bangladesh.

Afghan Taliban's best man may replace inexperienced top negotiator for peace talks

March 9, 2013 at 2:27 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 9 (ANI): The current top Taliban peace negotiator might be replaced due to inexperience and will not be able to get the job done.

Motivation level remains high: Chhetri

March 5, 2013 at 6:43 PM

Yangon, March 5 (IANS) India football captain Sunil Chettri Tuesday said the motivation level among Indian players remains high for Wednesday's tie against Myanmar in the AFC Challenge Cup qualifier here.

Andhra withdraws remission of terror suspect's life sentence

March 4, 2013 at 9:53 PM

Hyderabad, March 4 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government Monday withdrew orders remitting the life sentence of Syed Maqbool, the suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, whose role in Feb 21 terror attack in Hyderabad is being probed.

India begin AFC Cup qualifiers campaign in style

March 2, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Yangon, Mar 2 (IANS) The Indian football team began its campaign in style, beating Chinese Taipei 2-1 in their first match of the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers 2013 here Saturday.

Four plead guilty to discussing Britain terror plot

March 1, 2013 at 10:51 PM

London, Mar 1 (IANS) Four men have pleaded guilty to engaging in discussions in preparation of terrorist acts in Britain, BBC reported Friday.

Will talk only to US, not Pak or Afghanistan, says Taliban

February 28, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Islamabad, Feb. 28 (ANI): Refuting Afghan claims that Taliban representatives are willing to hold talks with the Hamid Karzai administration, a former leader of the ultraorthodox Taliban militia has reiterated an oft-repeated statement that they would only talk to the United States.

Now, puffed rice that's high on protein

February 28, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) A super-nutritious, protein-rich form of puffed rice could make it to the breakfast table soon, say researchers in New York.

Libya seeks Indian help in reconstruction

February 22, 2013 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Libya wants India to play an active role in its reconstruction and rehabilitation programme after its infrastructure was badly damaged in the recent civil war.

Italian chopper deal: India orders probe after CEO's arrest (Roundup)

February 12, 2013 at 10:19 PM

New Delhi/Rome, Feb 12 (IANS) India Tuesday ordered a probe into the $750 million deal for 12 VVIP AgustaWestland helicopters following the arrest of the chief of its parent company - Italy's Finmeccanica on corruption charges in the contract.

India takes up rape incident with Maldives

February 12, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) India has taken up "quite strongly" with Maldives the rape of an Indian woman and has been assured of action by its government, an official said Tuesday.

Chopper deal scam: Italy asked for information

February 12, 2013 at 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) India has asked Italy for information about allegations of corruption in the $749.2 million Indian helicopter contract with Italian firm Finmeccanica following the arrest of the defence giant's chief.

'Differences' disrupt Pak-Afghan clerics' meet

February 12, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Islamabad, Feb. 12 (ANI): A meeting of Pakistani and Afghan clerics, which was convened to finalise the date and agenda of an upcoming conference scheduled for next month in Kabul, was disrupted after a key participant walked away in a huff.

Pakistani Rupee falls to record 100 mark low against US Dollar

February 11, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Islamabad, Feb. 11 (ANI): The Pakistani rupee has sunk to an all-time low against the US dollar over forex reserve fears, after the country repaid 146 million dollars to the International Monetary Fund.

India, Bangladesh foreign secretaries have productive talks, ink MoU

February 10, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Dhaka, Feb.10 (ANI): Foreign Secretaries of India and Bangladesh today concluded a very productive round of discussions, during which they covered the entire gamut of bilateral relations and other issues of mutual interest.

Nawaz Sharif refuses to act as guarantor for Pak Taliban

February 7, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Lahore, Feb. 7 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal has said the chief, Nawaz Sharif, would not mediate or act as a guarantor for talks with the Pakistani Taliban.

Pakistan plans theme park in town where Osama was killed

February 5, 2013 at 8:11 PM

London, Feb 5 (IANS) Pakistan's Abbottabad town, where Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was killed in a US commando operation, will soon have an amusement park built at a cost of around $30 million, a British daily said.

Pakistan to build amusement park in Abbottabad where bin Laden was killed

February 5, 2013 at 11:26 AM

London, Feb. 5 (ANI): Abbottabad, the Pakistani city where Osama Bin Laden was found and killed by US special forces, is building an amusement park in the hope of boosting tourism.

Antony in tune with MEA over China's Brahmaputra dams

February 1, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 1 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Friday backed the External Affairs Ministry's views with regard to India's concerns over China's move to built three more dams on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet.

India's demand for extradition of Headley, Rana continues to stand: MEA

January 31, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 31 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday reiterated that New Delhi would continue to press the United States of America for the extradition of two key accused in 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai, Tahawur Hussain Rana and David Coleman Headley.

Ramayana in Arabic unveiled in Jaipur Lit Fest

January 26, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) An Arabic version of the "Ramayana" translated by noted Lebanese poet Wadi-al-Bustani was released at the Jaipur Literature Festival here Saturday. The book, titled "Ramayana", will promote cross-cultural understanding and appreciation of each other's spiritual heritage, Syed Shahid Mahdi, vice president of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), said at its unveiling.

Kashmir separatist leaders call for shutdown on Republic Day

January 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Srinagar, Jan.26 (ANI): Separatist leaders called for a shutdown on Saturday on the occasion of celebrations associated with India's 64th Republic Day.

PETA wants Goa schools to stop endorsing leather shoes

January 25, 2013 at 10:08 PM

Panaji, Jan 25 (IANS) Animal rights group PETA Friday asked the government of Goa to ban leather footwear because of the cruelty which animals are subjected to during slaughter.

Security beefed up in Srinagar ahead of Republic Day

January 24, 2013 at 2:08 PM

Srinagar, Jan 24 (IANS) Authorities Thursday stepped up vigil in the Jammu and Kashmir summer capital Srinagar ahead of the Republic Day celebrations Saturday, officials said.

Headley may dodge life sentence for Mumbai attack

January 24, 2013 at 10:56 AM

Chicago, Jan 24 (IANS) Pakistani-American David Headley, a key plotter in the deadly 2008 Mumbai terror attack staged by Pakistan based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), may avoid life imprisonment when a US court sentences him Thursday.

IT spotlight on Gadkari-linked firms, BJP cries foul

January 22, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Mumbai/New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The Income Tax (IT) Department Tuesday conducted surveys of around nine locations into shell companies allegedly owned by BJP president Nitin Gadkari, official sources said. The party called the move vendetta politics by the central government.

No ragging complaint from Indian student in Germany

January 19, 2013 at 6:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) An Indian student in Germany, found hanging in his apartment, had not complained of any ragging by seniors, officials of the Indian consulate have found.

Crowds throng to Ranchi stadium to see Dhoni

January 19, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Ranchi, Jan 19 (IANS) It was a full house here at the newly-constructed JSCA International Stadium as thousands thronged in to see their local hero and India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the third One-Day International (ODI) against England.

President's rule imposed in Jharkhand

January 19, 2013 at 11:53 AM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has signed the proclamation on Central rule in Jharkhand.

Cabinet recommends president's rule in Jharkhand

January 17, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday decided to recommend president's rule in Jharkhand, where no party has staked claim to form the government after Arjun Munda resigned as chief minister following the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha withdrawing its support, an official source said.

Arjun Munda pulls up JMM, calls for stable Govt. in Jharkhand

January 17, 2013 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 17 (ANI): Former Jharkhand chief minister Arjun Munda on Thursday launched a frontal attack on the Shibu Soren-led JMM for withdrawing support to the coalition government in the state, saying those behind this move are against development.

Cabinet recommends President's Rule in Jharkhand

January 17, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Thursday recommended imposition of President's Rule in Jharkhand, which is facing political instability after the collapse of the Arjun Munda-led BJP-JMM coalition government last week.

Balochistan assembly rejects governor's rule

January 16, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Islamabad, Jan 16 (IANS) Describing the move as "undemocratic", the Balochistan assembly has unanimously rejected the imposition of governor's rule in the Pakistani province.

Congress seeks JMM support to form government in Jharkhand

January 12, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 12 (ANI): Amid ongoing political crisis in Jharkhand, the Congress Party is looking forward to form a coalition government with Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and some independent MLAs.

Pakistan's enraged minority Shia community refuse to bury Quetta bomb dead

January 12, 2013 at 10:25 AM

London, Jan 12 (ANI): Pakistan's minority Shia community has protested over what it the 'lack of protection' in Quetta, and have refused to bury the people who were killed in a series of blasts.

UN chief condemns Pakistan bombings

January 11, 2013 at 10:01 AM

United Nations, Jan 11 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned what he described as "terrorist violence" in Pakistan, reaffirming the world body's support for the country in countering terrorism.

Kashyap reaches career-best ranking of 11

January 10, 2013 at 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) London Olympics quarterfinalist Parupalli Kashyap achieved a new high as he was ranked World No.11 in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released Thursday.

Kashyap reaches career-best ranking of 11

January 10, 2013 at 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) London Olympics quarterfinalist Parupalli Kashyap achieved a new high as he was ranked World No.11 in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released Thursday.

Saina, Kashyap, Sindhu advance in Korea Open

January 9, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Seoul/New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) It was a good day in office for Indian shuttlers as Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap and P.V. Sindhu advanced to the second round of the $1 million Korea Open Super Series Premier in Seoul, Wednesday.

Lalu demands suspension of Jharkhand Assembly

January 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Patna/New Delhi, Jan 9 (ANI): RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday asked Governor Syed Ahmad to put Jharkhand Assembly under suspension so that parties can explore the option of forming a popular government in the tribal state.

Khurshid heads to Paris, n-deal cooperation on agenda

January 8, 2013 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Ahead of External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid's visit to France later this week, India Tuesday assured its nuclear partners that it was ready to increase the cost of nuclear reactors, but will not compromise on the country's civil nuclear liability law.

Khurshid heads to Paris, n-deal on agenda

January 8, 2013 at 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) India and France will seek to step their civil nuclear cooperation and intensify economic ties when External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid goes on a two-day visit to Paris starting Thursday.

Munda resigns; JMM explore possibilities of forming govt

January 8, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda Tuesday resigned from his post when after the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) formally withdrew support to his government, reducing BJP led government in the minority..............

JMM to explore possibilities to form government, Munda to resign

January 8, 2013 at 11:27 AM

Ranchi, Jan 8 (ANI): After meeting Governor Syed Ahmad and handing letter of withdrawal of support, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren said on Tuesday that his party will explore possibilities of forming new government in the state.

Political crisis in Jharkhand: Cabinet recommends to dissolve assembly

January 8, 2013 at 11:14 AM

The political crisis in Jharkhand has deepen Monday as the state cabinet recommended to dissolve the assembly as government has come in the minority after Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) withdrew support from Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) led Arjun Munda government....................

EVMs cannot be manipulated, says chief election commissioner

January 5, 2013 at 6:31 PM

Agartala, Jan 5 (IANS) The electronic voting machines (EVM) are secure for the purpose they serve as they cannot be manipulated, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) V.S. Sampath said here Saturday.

Pak minister finally admits 'there is no 'good' or 'bad' Taliban'

January 5, 2013 at 10:39 AM

Islamabad, Jan 5 (ANI): Pakistan's Defence Minister Syed Naveed Qamar has said that there is no such thing as "good or bad Taliban".

Complete shutdown in Srinagar over firing in Pulwama

December 31, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Srinagar, Dec 31 (ANI): Separatist leaders from Jammu and Kashmir on Monday called for a shutdown in the state to protest against police firing on civilians in Pulwama district.

Pak parliamentary delegation meets President Pranab

December 28, 2012 at 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee met a parliamentary delegation from Pakistan led by Syed Nayyar Hussain Bokhari, Chairman of the Senate.