New Delhi News

Delhi Police rescue four minor Sikkimese girls

The Delhi Police Monday rescued four girls from Sikkim, aged around 12, in two raids in south Delhi's East of Kailash locality and arrested a woman and the owner of a placement agency.12:32 AM on January 06

India has always demanded Prabhakaran's extradition: Menon

India has consistently urged Sri Lanka to extradite Tamil Tiger chief V. Prabhakaran, an accused in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon said here Monday.12:31 AM on January 06

NDA to cite 'loopholes' in new terror laws during PM's meet

A day ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's meeting with chief ministers on internal security, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Monday night decided to point out the 'shortcomings' in the new terror laws during the meeting.12:30 AM on January 06

Valediction function of the first six months' General Management Programme for the Defence Officers held at IIM Lucknow's Noida Campus

IIM Lucknow's Noida campus organised the valediction function of its first six months' General Management Programme for the Defence Officers, on January 2nd, 2009 at the campus. General Management Programme (GMP) for Defence Officers is a programme specially designed for Defence Officers (Army, Navy, and Air Force) to enable them to utilize their talents in the field of management after serving the forces of our country. The Programme started on 21st July for 24 weeks and concluded on 2nd January, 2009. There were a total 60 participants in the programme out of which 8 were lady officers.10:04 PM on January 05

Lilly Diabetes, IDF and ISPAD announce 2nd Annual 'Inspired by Diabetes' Creative Expression Competition

Global contest seeks expressions of the triumphs and challenges of living with diabetes through art, essays, poetries and photographs10:03 PM on January 05

Apollo signed an agreement with US based insurance company

Apollo Hospitals has signed an agreement with a US based insurance company Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield a subsidiary of Anthem Well point.10:01 PM on January 05

Cash for votes: Poll panel issues notices to DMK, AIADMK

The Election Commission of India Monday issued notices to the DMK, the ruling party of Tamil Nadu, and opposition AIADMK for allegedly bribing electors of the Thirumangalam constituency, where by-election is scheduled for Jan 9.10:01 PM on January 05

China assures India of support over fight against terror

Breaking its silence over the complicity of Pakistan-based elements in the Mumbai carnage, China Monday assured India it was aware of the problem of terrorism coming from that country as the two neighbours sought to intensify their counter-terror cooperation.10:01 PM on January 05

Daring bank robbery foiled, three injured in shootout

In a daring daylight robbery attempt, four assailants tried to rob a south Delhi bank, but were forced to flee after customers put up brave resistance. But a few hours later some of the attackers returned and shot at three people, including two constables, before being overpowered.10:00 PM on January 05

CBI should probe DDA housing scam: Malhotra

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader V.K. Malhotra Monday demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the alleged scam in the Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) 2008 housing scheme.10:00 PM on January 05

India, Spain set up anti-terror mechanism

India Monday shared with Spain the evidence linking Pakistan-based elements to Mumbai's terror carnage even as the two countries set up a joint anti-terror mechanism to deal with this global menace.10:00 PM on January 05

Yatra.com offers flexi payment option to international travellers

Yatra.com introduces "Fair Deal Promise" scheme for the international travelers9:59 PM on January 05

Women's groups condemn the attack on a woman activist in Orissa

Women's organisations from across the country have strongly condemned the attack on a woman activist, who was stripped and beaten for spearheading an anti -liquor movement in Balasore district in Orissa. Jayanti Padhi, the victim has also accused police of inaction and says that the police has been shielding the culprits, as the crime took place in front of a police officer.9:57 PM on January 05

CBI files case against former Kandla Port Trust chairman

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against a former chairman and two officials of the Kandla Port Trust (KPT) and two private firms for irregularities in land allotment.9:31 PM on January 05

BJP demands Ajay Maken's resignation over DDA scam

Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which heads the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and the All India Confederation of Scheduled Castes and Tribes Organisation Monday demanded the resignation of Minister of State for Urban Development Ajay Maken over allegations of fraud in the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) housing allotment.9:31 PM on January 05