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  • fog disrupts over 120 flights at delhi airport 18 diverted

    Fog disrupts over 120 flights at Delhi airport, 18 diverted

    December 24, 2012 22:49 IST

    New Delhi, Dec 24:  Operations at the IGI airport here were badly affected for the second consecutive day today as dense fog once again wreck havoc on the schedule of over 120 flights besides forcing

  • delhi police books ramdev v.k. singh for fuelling gang rape

    Delhi police books Ramdev, V.K. Singh for fuelling gang-rape protests

    December 24, 2012 22:38 IST

    New Delhi, Dec 24 : Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and former army chief Gen. V.K. Singh were booked for inciting protesters even as police registered five cases over violent protests over the weekend against the

  • nine delhi metro stations to remain closed on dec 25

    Nine Delhi Metro stations to remain closed on Dec 25

    December 24, 2012 22:28 IST

    New Delhi, Dec 24 : Nine Metro stations in Central Delhi will continue to remain closed tomorrow as per a Delhi Police directive to prevent protesters from reaching India Gate.The nine stations, including the perennially

  • kolkata revels in christmas celebrations

    Kolkata revels in Christmas celebrations

    December 25, 2012 8:43 IST

    Kolkata, Dec 25: There are many reasons to be in Kolkata in the merriest month of the year. With the intoxicating aroma of brewing wines and baking cakes, memorable times with loved ones and Christmas

  • gangrape protests shift to jantar mantar

    Gangrape protests shift to Jantar Mantar

    December 24, 2012 21:18 IST

    New Delhi, Dec 24: Even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appealed for calm, hundreds of people, including school children, gathered in the city centre Monday demanding justice for the gang-rape victim and ensuring the safety

  • delhi lg tejinder khanna slams police for lapse crackdown

    Delhi LG Tejinder Khanna slams police for lapse, crackdown on protesters

    December 24, 2012 21:09 IST

    New Delhi, Dec 24:  After cutting short his visit to the US, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Tejendra Khanna slammed Delhi Police Monday for the "security lapse" and the crackdown on protesters after the brutal gang-rape of

  • gangrape protests anna hazare appeals to youths to maintain

    Gangrape protests: Anna Hazare appeals to youths to maintain peace

    December 24, 2012 20:37 IST

    Ralegan Siddhi, Maharashtra, Dec 24 : Gandhian activist Anna Hazare today appealed to youths to keep “restraint” and not cause damage to national property while agitating on the gangrape issue. In a footnote to a

  • delhi police constable subhash chand critical on ventilator

    Delhi police constable Subhash Chand critical, on ventilator

    December 24, 2012 20:44 IST

    New Delhi, Dec 24: The condition of Delhi police constable Subhash Chand at Ram Manohar Lohia hospital is critical and he is presently on ventilator. Subhash Chand was injured in brickbatting by some hooligans at

  • pranab praises rape victim for being strong courageous

    Pranab praises rape victim for being strong, courageous

    December 24, 2012 20:18 IST

    New Delhi, Dec 24: President Pranab Mukherjee today praised the courage and tenacity of the Delhi gang rape victim and asked people to redouble efforts for women's protection.In a message on the eve of Christmas,

  • i apologise if harm caused to any innocent person kumar

    I apologise if harm caused to any innocent person: Kumar

    December 24, 2012 20:07 IST

    New Delhi, Dec 24: Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar today expressed his regrets if any “innocent” youth suffered harm during police action at India Gate but refused to apologise for what his personnel did to

  • justice verma committee begins work seeks public comments

    Justice Verma committee begins work; seeks public comments on sexual assault crimes

    December 24, 2012 19:59 IST

    New Delhi,Dec 24: The three-member committee of jurists, constituted to give recommendations on amending laws to provide speedier justice and enhanced punishment in sexual assault cases, began its work on Monday by issuing notice seeking

  • there are two views on death for rapists says law minister

    There are two views on death for rapists says Law Minister Ashwani Kumar

    December 24, 2012 20:10 IST

    New Delhi,Dec 24: Amid clamour for death penalty for rapists, Law Minister Ashwani Kumar on Monday said the society as well as jurists were divided on the issue and government was open to persuasion by

  • curfew reimposed in manipur after protests

    Curfew reimposed in Manipur after protests

    December 24, 2012 18:17 IST

    Imphal, Dec 24 :  Protests against the Naga militant outfit NSCN-IM, presently observing a ceasefire, continued in Manipur Monday, even as five policemen were suspended over the firing incident a day earlier at Thangmeiband Sinam

  • india russia sign sukhoi chopper deals worth around 3

    India, Russia sign Sukhoi, chopper deals worth around $ 3 billion

    December 24, 2012 17:03 IST

    New Delhi, Dec 24:  Boosting their military ties, India today inked deals worth around three billion US dollars with Russia to procure 42 new Su-30 MKI combat aircraft and 71 Mi-17V5 medium-lift helicopters.The contracts for

  • dot changes women helpline number to 181 to be operational

    DoT changes women helpline number to 181, to be operational from Dec 31

    December 24, 2012 20:25 IST

    New Delhi, Dec 24 : Within hours of announcing ‘167' as women helpline number, the Telecom Ministry today changed it to ‘181' saying the new three-digit number was easier to remember.Amidst nationwide uproar over brutal

  • nba condemns police action on media at india gate

    NBA condemns police action on media at India Gate

    December 24, 2012 12:58 IST

    New Delhi, Dec 24: News Broadcasters Association (NBA), a body of all major TV news channels, today expressed  deep shock and concern over police action against mediapersons and their equipments at India Gate on Sunday.

  • 26 die in up as cold wave intensifies

    26 die in UP as cold wave intensifies

    December 24, 2012 12:43 IST

    Lucknow, Dec 24 :  Even as the fog receded in most parts of Uttar Pradesh Monday, 26 people have died in the last 24 hours because of the extreme cold, officials said.The deaths were reported

  • capital turns into fortress venue of putin pm meeting

    Capital turns into fortress; venue of Putin-PM meeting shifted

    December 24, 2012 11:31 IST

    New Delhi, Dec 24: The heart of the national capital today turned into a fortress with heavy deployment of police who blocked roads leading to India Gate and Raisina Hill to ensure that no protests

  • five policemen suspended for manipur firing

    Five policemen suspended for Manipur firing

    December 24, 2012 11:14 IST

    Imphal, Dec 24 : Five police personnel have been placed under suspension in connection with the incident in which a 29-year-old journalist was killed in police firing in Manipur, official sources said today.The sources said

  • dense fog hits operations at indira gandhi airport

    Dense fog hits operations at Indira Gandhi Airport

    December 24, 2012 11:14 IST

    New Delhi, Dec 24: Dense fog badly hit operations at the Indira Gandhi International airport here today affecting the schedule of over 50 domestic and international flights.About 35 flights were delayed while 15 were cancelled

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