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  • security forces find bodies of six persons killed by maoists

    Security forces find bodies of six persons killed by Maoists

    March 19, 2013 7:51 IST

    Chaibasa (Jharkhand), Mar 19: Security forces found the bodies of six persons gunned down by Maoists to avenge the killing of two of their cadre in West Singhbhum district on March 10, a senior police

  • indian sailor held captive by somali pirates returns home

    Indian sailor held captive by Somali pirates returns home

    March 19, 2013 7:57 IST

    Meerut (UP), Mar 19: Saurabh Kumar, who was among the 28 Indian seafarers rescued from Somali pirates after their vessels were hijacked last year, returned home here yesterday.A resident of Jaidevi area of the district,

  • it s rather a difficult time being a woman in india shobhaa

    It's rather a difficult time being a woman in India: Shobhaa De

    March 18, 2013 22:26 IST

    New Delhi, Mar 18: The society's attitude towards women has visibly changed with time and now is not a very pleasant time to be a woman in India, says author Shobhaa De."From the time I

  • lawyers women activists slam retaining minimum age of

    Lawyers, women activists slam retaining minimum age of consent for sex to 18 years

    March 18, 2013 22:14 IST

    New Delhi, Mar 18: Lawyers and activists Monday slammed the government for agreeing to retain the age of consent at 18 years in the anti-rape bill that it plans to introduce in the Lok Sabha

  • asaram bapu s devotees stone india tv and other news

    Asaram Bapu's devotees stone India TV and other news channel cameras, 3 held

    March 18, 2013 23:09 IST

    Navi Mumbai/Thane, March 18: Irate devotees of self-styled spiritual leader Asaram Bapu today stoned several TV cameras of news channels in Navi Mumbi during a pre-Holi colour water spraying rally, injuring India TV cameraman Sunil

  • amid sri lanka heat indian envoy to geneva called

    Amid Sri Lanka heat, Indian envoy to Geneva called

    March 18, 2013 21:39 IST

    New Delhi, Mar 18: India on Monday asked its envoy in Geneva to return for consultations on the US resolution on Sri Lanka as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa told New Delhi to take

  • india calls off defence talks with sri lanka

    India calls off defence talks with Sri Lanka

    March 18, 2013 21:33 IST

    New Delhi, Mar 18: Amidst severe attack by Tamil parties over engagement with Sri Lanka, Government has called off the annual defence dialogue with that country scheduled to be held on March 25. No reason

  • six punjab cops die in collision near fatehgarh sahib

    Six Punjab cops die in collision near Fatehgarh Sahib

    March 18, 2013 21:03 IST

    Chandigarh, Mar 18: Six Punjab Police personnel were killed and 11 injured Monday when the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a truck.The incident took place near Lohari village in Fatehgarh Sahib district, 80

  • u.n. resolution on sri lanka india to decide after studying

    U.N. resolution on Sri Lanka: India to decide after studying final draft

    March 18, 2013 19:36 IST

    New Delhi, Mar 18: Amidst stepped up pressure by southern parties to vote against Sri Lanka at the U.N., the government on Monday said the “call” will be taken after studying the final draft of

  • india s top 10 high mountain passes

    India's top 10 high mountain passes

    May 12, 2014 7:21 IST

    New Delhi: The great Indian mountain ranges offer some of the most beautiful but dangerous road drive through the high altitude passes or Ghats. The dizzying altitudes, rarefied air and the brutally cold temperatures can

  • three more swine flu cases in delhi total 1 418

    Three more swine flu cases in Delhi, total 1,418

    March 18, 2013 18:32 IST

    New Delhi, Mar 18: A total of three more people tested positive for swine flu here Monday, taking the number of those infected to 1,418 this year, an official said.“Three more people tested positive for

  • anti rape bill age of consent to be 18 years

    Anti-rape bill: Age of consent to be 18 years

    March 18, 2013 18:21 IST

    New Delhi, Mar 18: The government has agreed to raise the age of consent from 16 to 18 years in the anti-rape bill it plans to introduce in the Lok Sabha Tuesday, informed sources said

  • no proposal to set up new commands for space assets antony

    No proposal to set up new commands for space assets: Antony

    March 18, 2013 19:24 IST

    New Delhi, Mar 18: Government has not received any proposal to set up new commands to handle country's space assets, cyber infrastructure and for controlling commando operations, Defence Minister A.K. Antony told the Lok Sabha

  • india must take a courageous stance on lankan tamils issue

    India must take a courageous stance on Lankan Tamils issue: TN CM

    March 18, 2013 13:27 IST

    Chennai, Mar 18  : With emotions running high in Tamil Nadu on Sri Lankan Tamils issue, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today asked India to take "historic" and "courageous" steps to move amendments to the US-backed

  • ap govt presents rs.1.61 lakh crore budget

    AP govt presents Rs.1.61 lakh crore budget

    March 18, 2013 13:15 IST

    Hyderabad, March 18 :  Andhra Pradesh Monday presented a tax-free, revenue-surplus budget for 2013-14 with an overall expenditure of over Rs.1.61 lakh crore (nearly $30 billion).Finance Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy told the assembly during his

  • bahrain crown prince wants india to come forward in real

    Bahrain Crown Prince wants India to come forward in real estate, tech

    March 18, 2013 13:08 IST

    Kochi, Mar 18:  Bahrain Crown Prince and newly appointed First Deputy Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa today said his country was looking at new opportunities in real estate and technology."We are diversifying away

  • gayatri pariwar begins ganga cleaning awareness campaign

    Gayatri Pariwar begins Ganga cleaning awareness campaign

    March 18, 2013 12:52 IST

    Haridwar, March 18: Worried at the increasing pollution in the Ganga, the All World Gayatri Pariwar, a religious group with followers in different cities, Sunday initiated a programme for the cleaning and conservation of the

  • sc restrains italian ambassador mancini from leaving india

    SC restrains Italian ambassador Mancini from leaving India till April 2

    March 18, 2013 13:19 IST

    New Delhi, Mar 18: The Supreme Court Monday said that Italian ambassador Daniele Mancini will not leave India till further orders, and directed authorities to ensure compliance with its order of March 14.The court had,

  • india seeks hike in haj quota by 10 000

    India seeks hike in Haj quota by 10,000

    March 18, 2013 13:15 IST

    New Delhi, Mar 18: India has sought an increase of 10,000 in this year's Haj quota. The request was made by Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed to Saudi Haj Minister Bandar Najar,

  • three students chained forced to clean toilets by mumbai

    Three students chained, forced to clean toilets by Mumbai teachers

    March 18, 2013 11:46 IST

    Mumbai, Mar 18: A teacher and the headmistress of a school here have been booked for allegedly chaining and parading three students after they were found fighting in the classroom last week and were also

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