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India, Uzbekistan sign 34 pacts
1:50 New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Uzbek President Islam Karimov and Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday signed several pacts, including exploration for oil, gas and minerals in New Delhi. During the talks, Uzbek President Islam Karimov and Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and exchanged views on important regional and international issues, agreeing to strengthen their cooperation within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation organization. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 369
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WB Police announce surrender policy for Maoists
1:20 West Midnapore, August 2 (ANI): With an aim to encourage the Maoists in West Bengal to abjure violence, police announced a special 'Surrender Policy' on Sunday, under which it promises a handsome rehabilitation package to the ultras who lay down arms. According to officials, a monthly stipend of Rs.2,000 would also be granted as sustenance allowance to those who have surrendered but remain unemployed, as part of the policy. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 524
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England clears Mohali as second test venue
1:20 Mohali, December 11 (ANI): The England and Wales Cricket Board or ECB gave security clearance for Mohali as the venue for the second test in India. ECB's Managing Director confirmed Mohali as the venue for the second test match on Wednesday and said that the England team is looking forward to play at both Chennai and Mohali. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 814
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A vintage and classic rally of automobiles in New Delhi
2:20 New Delhi,January 25 (ANI):The Heritage Motoring Club of India in association with the corporate major Jaypee Group organised an enchanting rally of vintage cars and two-wheelers in the national capital on Sunday.Under the banner The Jaypee Vintage and Classic Rally, over 250 enthusiasts of vintage automobiles in 68 cars and riding 46 motorcycles and scooters took part in the rally. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1347
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Tata Steel Fiscal Year 2009 net drops 60 percent
1:23 Mumbai, June 26 (ANI): India's Tata Steel Ltd, on Thursday missed forecasts with a 60 percent drop in consolidated net profit for the fiscal year ended March and said 2,045 jobs in Europe units were at risk. It said its Anglo-Dutch Corus Unit was starting consultations on job cuts due to the continued deterioration in market conditions and falling demand. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 936
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John copies Salman,show of his body
1:16 New Delhi,September 28, (ANI): Salman Khan and John Abraham are well known hunks of B-Town. Both of them have wooed their fans by the sculpture of their well-toned bodies for long now. Though,Salman is famous for his stunt of taking off his shirt at the drop of a hat,John on the other hand is a bit restrained.He normally does not take off his shirts that fast and that frequently for that matter.But recently all this changed when John did a Salman Khan. John took off his shirt while promoting his upcoming film Jhootha Hi Sahi recently to flex his muscles. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 725
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Growing scope for cooperation between India, China: Indian Prez
1:21 Beijing, May 29 (ANI): Indian President, Pratibha Devisingh Patil at Beijing on Friday said that there is a growing scope for cooperation between India and China and common interests provide the basis for working together. Attending a reception hosted in her honour by the Indian Embassy and the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Indian President, who is on a six-day visit of China, said that there is enough space in the world for both the countries to fulfill their aspirations for development. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 585
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Surrender Policy will succeed: Lt. Gen BS Jamwal
1:36 Jammu and Kashmir, December 31 (ANI): Talking about the surrender policy of the nation and declining of the infiltrating groups in Kashmir, Lieutenant General BS Jamwal, General Officer Commanding in Chief of Army's Northern Command said that surrender policy would succeed. While interacting with the media persons at a press conference in Jammu on Thursday, Jamwal said that the scope of the surrender policy is there and it will succeed because the nation is concerned about its people. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 571
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NDA to rope in more regional parties says Nitish
1:16 Patna, May 10 (ANI): Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar on Sunday talked of possible National Democratic Alliance's coalition with regional parties to form the government at the Centre. Kumar also put an end to speculation about aligning with the UPA and affirmed that none of the Left parties are in contact with him to form an alliance without the BJP. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 822
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Judge’s issue won’t break Pak coalition says Sharif
1:22 Islamabad, Apr 23(ANI): Leaders of Pakistan's ruling coalition Asif Ali Zardari and Nawaz Sharif vowed to honour a commitment to reinstate judges dismissed by President Pervez Musharraf and said any differences over the issue would not break their alliance. Having removed Musharraf's parliamentary support they now aim to amend the constitution to strip him of presidential powers to dismiss the government, but Sharif and Zardari differ over how fast to move. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1161
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International body to fight terrorism: Saudi Arabia
2:10 New Delhi, December 26 (ANI): Saudi Arabian foreign minister Saud Al-Faisal on Friday said that his country has proposed to the United Nations to form an international body to fight terrorism across the globe. Amidst the simmering Indo-Pakistan relations, Saudi Arabia that enjoys cordial relations with Pakistan has sent Al-Faisal to India. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1136
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After a long slump, tourism picks up in Nainital
1:34 Nainital, November 12 (ANI): Tourist operators are finally smiling in Nainital, as the hill station is experiencing a rush of tourists after a long slump. Tourism was hit after the tourist hot spot, famous for its scenic beauty and lakes faced a series of natural calamities like landslides, incessant rainfall and breaking of roads. As a result of which there was a complete no-show by visitors who usually flock the hill station during the festive season. However, now the scenario is different, as the town has seen an upsurge in the number of visitors. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 428
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Guests enter Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding
14:28 London, April 29 (ANI): Guests attending the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton have started entering Westminster Abbey. The Great North Door opened on Friday morning three hours before the ceremony is due to begin. About 1,900 guests, including fellow royals from around the world, a smattering of pop stars, sports idols and dignitaries, will jam the abbey. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 374
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Road construction by Chinese firm blocked due to new visa policy
2:20 Shimla, December 19(ANI): Long Jian Road and Bridge Limited Company, a Chinese firm engaged in the construction of a road in Himachal Pradesh is unable to execute the project, due to the non- extension of visas to 11 of its employees. The work has been stalled on this 35.4 billion rupees United Nations funded project for the last 5-6 months due to a new visa policy introduced by the Indian government resulting in many Chinese workers not being able to come back to India and resume work to complete the project. As a result, many of these workers had to go back to China to acquire the work visa. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 794
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Sneak peak at most photogenic faces of 2008
2:12 New Delhi, December 26 (ANI): Bollywood beauties have always made heads turn. And now there is another feather to their caps with by being named as the most photogenic faces of Bollywood. Let’s have a sneak peak at few most photogenic faces of year 2008. The numero uno position was not tough to guess. It’s none other than former beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The hazel-eyed girl has not just the Indian audience but the audience world over in admiration for her flawless beauty. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1166
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Rescue operations continue in Himachal Pradesh
1:54 Lahaul Spiti/Kullu, September 25 (ANI): Rescue operations continue in Himachal Pradesh as early snowfall disrupted road connectivity.This left several people stranded at various places in Lahaul Spiti valley. According to official sources army and local administration has rescued about 19 foreign tourists. Authorities say that administration is taking measures for rescuing stranded people by helicopter, road and other essential requirements such blankets, medicine, etc are also being provided. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1086
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Road side blast kills 2 Americans outside Kabul
1:11 Afghanistan, May 20 (ANI): A roadside bomber killed two Americans, including a soldier, in an attack on a U.S. military convoy on the outskirts of the Afghan capital on Wednesday. The attack came on a road leading to Bagram airfield to the north of Kabul. Bagram is the key base for U.S.-led troops in Afghanistan. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 727
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Jobs In Tier II Cities
1:31 New Delhi, 13 Dec (ANI): According to an ASSOCHAM study, India's top 15 Tier-II cities have cornered over 20 per cent of the white collar jobs created in the last four months and this included cities like Chandigarh, Vadodara, Jaipur, Pune, Agra and Ahmedabad. The 'Trends of Job Openings' study conducted during August-November 2007 found that Chandigarh, though a second rung city, was ranked fifth among the top 10 employment providing cities. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 3235
Uproar in Parliament over Caste Census issue
1:45 New Delhi,August 12 (ANI):Pandemonium prevailed in parliament on Thursday over the issue of inclusion of caste in the ongoing census.Lok Sabha was today adjourned till noon following uproar over the decision of the Group of Ministers to include caste in census at the biometric stage.Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said this decision would not affect the headcount at all and assured that views of all political parties would be taken into due consideration. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 606
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BJP slams centre on price rise, Kashmir policy
1:28 Indore, February 20(ANI): BJP's senior leader Lal Krishan Advani, on Friday lashed out at the central government on price rise and Kashmir policy. Addressing party workers on the third day of the three-day national conclave in Indore, Advani said that they would seek Prime Minister's explanation for its policies regarding inflation and Kashmir. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 545
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