Monthly Archives: March 2012 »
Knight Riders approach court for using loudspeakers
Days before cricket carnival Indian Premier League (IPL) is to start, city franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Friday moved the Calcutta High Court pleading for the use of loudspeakers during matchdays. The petition moved
Read More »UAE, China hold bilateral talks
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China have discussed their strategic ties and ways to enhance bilateral relations between them. Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh
Read More »Israeli car blast: Kazmi moves bail application
Journalist Syed Mohammed Ahmad Kazmi, arrested for alleged involvement in the Israeli embassy car blast case, Friday moved his bail application in a Delhi court here. Kazmi, lodged in Tihar jail under judicial custody,
Read More »Badal government’s lone woman minister convicted, jailed
A fortnight after she was sworn in as cabinet minister, senior Punjab minister Jagir Kaur was Friday arrested and sent to jail after a court held her guilty of criminal conspiracy in the mysterious
Read More »Bribery row: BJP demands Antony’s resignation
Upping pressure on the government over Indian Army chief Gen. V.K. Singh’s allegation that he was offered bribe to clear Tatra truck contracts, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday demanded Defence Minister A.K. Antony’s
Read More »Telecom links snapped in high-security Srinagar neighbourhood
Landline and broadband connectivity to more than 1,200 Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) subscribers in the high security Gupkar Road area of Srinagar was snapped Friday following unauthorized digging by a local Roads and
Read More »Army chief blames ‘rogue elements’ for creating wedge
Sounding a conciliatory note over the controversies relating to him, Indian Army chief Gen. V.K. Singh Friday blamed “rogue elements” for trying to create a wedge between him and the government. His remarks come
Read More »British teachers warn of rising pupil-violence
Over-indulged children who are aware more of their rights than responsibilities are fuelling violence in the classroom, British teachers have warned. One in three British teachers has dealt with physical violence from pupils during
Read More »Jaini, Bhullar, Das chase Siddikur at Panasonic Open
Manav Jaini was flawless for the second successive day, while Gaganjeet Bhullar did not miss a single fairway and the duo, along with Ashok Kumar and Shankar Das, were close on the heels of
Read More »Robbie Williams to be dad
Robbie Williams has revealed that he and his wife Ayda Field are expecting their first child. The singer confirmed the news on blog and wrote, “can’t wait to be a dad”, reports news agency.
Read More »Internet around the world may shut down Saturday
Come Saturday and there is a strong possibility that you won’t be able to indulge in your favourite internet activities like shopping and surfing due to a hacking group – Anonymous – which has
Read More »BEML head hits out at army for targeting Tatra trucks
Stung by army headquarters’ snide remarks again Tatra trucks, defence public sector BEML chief V.R.S. Natarajan Friday hit out at its detractors, saying he felt “very sad” that the vehicle is being targeted despite
Read More »Apex court dismisses plea to stay Rajoana’s death sentence
The Supreme Court Friday dismissed a petition seeking stay of the death sentence awarded to Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted for the 1995 assassination of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh. An apex court bench,
Read More »High court seeks government’s clarification on Tejinder Singh’s plea
The Delhi High Court Friday asked the government to clarify whether the press release issued on March 5 containing allegations against Lt. Gen. (retired) Tejinder Singh was issued by the government or army officers,
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