New Delhi News

McCain seeks Pakistan's cooperation over Mumbai probe

Republican leader John McCain Tuesday made an unscheduled visit to India and asked Pakistan to offer cooperation 'as quickly and efficiently as possible' over the Mumbai terrorist massacre.8:31 PM on December 02

Parliament, not court, can decide on homosexuality: counsel

The central government, in a written submission before the Delhi High Court Tuesday, questioned the power of judiciary to legalise homosexuality in the country. 'The court is not the authority to decide what should be the law or what should not be the law,' it said.8:30 PM on December 02

VOA launches 'America Live' for Indian viewers

Voice of America (VOA), a multimedia international broadcasting service funded by the US government, has joined hands with Zee News, a leading Indian news and current affairs channel, to broadcast its popular programme 'America Live' for Indian viewers.6:32 PM on December 02

Amnesty International India presents the 'International Week of Justice Festival'

December 5th - 10th, 2008 - from the World Dignity Day to the International Human Rights Day6:32 PM on December 02

To preserve heritage, government planning special centre

The government is planning to set up a Centre for Management of Cultural Resources and also a network of Indian Institutes of Art and Culture on the lines of the IITs to safeguard India's rich heritage, Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni said here Tuesday.6:31 PM on December 02

FBI, Scotland Yard helping in cracking Mumbai conspiracy

India has decided to intensify cooperation with investigative agencies of other countries, a move that is likely to put extra pressure on Pakistan to come clean on its alleged involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks, said a top intelligence official.6:31 PM on December 02

Indian Navy chief slams TV coverage of Mumbai attacks

Indian Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta Tuesday criticized the Indian electronic media for its allegedly unrestrained coverage of the Mumbai terror attack, including the live telecast of the anti-terror operation.6:31 PM on December 02

Kerala chief minister should quit for 'dog' remark, say people

Outraged by Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan's remarks against the family of commando Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed fighting terrorists in Mumbai, people across the country Tuesday demanded his resignation and some are planning a campaign against him.6:30 PM on December 02

CHANGE the Premium European Lingerie Brand makes it way to India

CHANGE: YOU. ONLY BETTER This Saturday night, India gave a very warm welcome to the entry of the leading European brand in lingerie - CHANGE.6:26 PM on December 02

US based Francorp Join hands with Franchise India

The new tie up to pave way for over 300 leading International Brands to enter India6:17 PM on December 02

Sinking pirate vessel was within law: Navy chief

The sinking of a pirate craft in the Gulf of Aden by the stealth frigate INS Tabar last month was not 'wrong' and it was well 'within law', Indian Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta said Tuesday.5:30 PM on December 02

Argentina tour an acid-test for India hockey colts

The Indian junior hockey team will test its crack combination in the away Test series against Argentina from Dec 8-14.5:30 PM on December 02

India expresses strong concern over Gaza blockade

India Tuesday reiterated its strong concern over Israel's months-long blockade of Gaza strip, saying there could be 'no justification for the denial of essential supplies, including food and fuel, to the civilian population' in the territory.5:03 PM on December 02

Top seed Ranjeet storms into DSCL national tennis quarters

Top seed Ranjeet Virali Murugesan proved too good for teenager Prateek Bhambri as he knocked him down 6-1, 6-2 to enter the quarter-final of the DSCL men's national tennis at the DLTA stadium here Tuesday.5:02 PM on December 02

Mumbai terror attack a systemic failure: navy chief

Indian Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta Tuesday attributed the Mumbai terror attack to a 'systemic failure' and said they had no prior 'actionable' intelligence inputs.5:02 PM on December 02