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10,000 people participate in worlds richest 10 km Marathon
Regardless of sunny weather, at least 10,000 people from cross sections of society participated in the worlds richest marathon known as Sunfeast 10 Km Marathon in Bangalore today. ANI
Manmohans call for federal agency probe lacks bonafides: BJP
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley today criticized Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for being soft on terror, and said that the Prime Ministers call for a federal agency to probe the terrorist activities lacks bonafides. ANI
Sarabjit may not figure in Indo-Pak talks: Sources
As India and Pakistan resume fourth round of Composite Dialogue in Islamabad from May 20, the issue of Indian prisoners languishing in Pakistani jails is likely to dominate the talks. ANI
China announces three-day mourning period for quake victims
China has announced three-day national mourning period for May 12 earthquake victims. Flags are to be kept at half-mast and all public amusements will be suspended for three days from Monday. ANI
Hizbul Mujahideen commander arrested in J-K
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday arrested a self-styled battalion commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen after a fierce gunbattle in Kupwara district of the state. ANI
Government committed to eliminate terrorism: Chidambaram
) : Finance Minister P Chidambaram today reiterated governments commitment to fight terrorism tooth and nail reminding that its respect for the law should not be mistaken for a soft approach towards terrorism. Although we respect human rights and laws and want these to be applied to everyone, our tolerance and respect of law should not be mistaken as soft approach towards terrorism because the Government is determined to fight terrorism tooth and nail, he said. ANI
Handloom units in Gorakhpur facing crisis
Thousands of skilled workers engaged in the handloom industry of Uttar Pradeshs Gorakhpur district are facing a tough time. They believe handloom that has existed as a cottage industry here for decades, is facing a slow death. ANI
CRPF asks for intelligence wing
As the role of the CRPF in anti-Naxalite and counter-insurgency operations was increasing, the paramilitary force has again proposed setting up a separate intelligence wing notwithstanding earlier turning down of the suggestion by the Finance Ministry. ANI
One killed in clash between CPI-M, Congress cadres in West Bengal
The clash between Communist Party of India -Marxist activists and the Congress supporters resulted in death of one person at Murshidabad District of West Bengal. The clashes occurred during the third and final phase of Panchayat polls in seven districts of the state. ANI
Mahesh Bhatt finds Ramadoss remarks juvenile
Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss, has found a new critic in noted filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, for asking filmstars to refrain from smoking and drinking in films. ANI
12 labourers killed after wall collapses
At least twelve labourers were killed and more than twenty injured when a wall at an under construction site collapsed in a village near Gurgaon. ANI
Thirsty Bundelkhand hopes political visits may fetch drinking water
As the scorching heat of this summer keeps us indoor, most of the people in Bundelkhand region that in central India continue to struggle for a pitcher of clean drinking water for their families. ANI
Jalandhars 60-year-old lady is an ace apiculturist
Defying her disability at leg caused by polio since childhood and now a growing age, Sangeeta Deol of Jalandhars Dhannal Kalan Village has set an example for others in society. She has found her niche through beekeeping. ANI
Polling for last phase of West Bengal panchayat polls begins
Polling for the third and final phase of the panchayat elections has begun amidst tight security. ANI
Indian, Nepalese released in Afghanistan
An Indian and a Nepalese, who were kidnapped in Western Afghanistan, 27 days ago were released safely late Saturday night. ANI
PM calls on ailing Har Kishan Singh Surjeet
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Sunday paid a visit to the veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Har Kishan Singh Surjeet at the Metro Hospital in Noida. ANI
Also see International News / Press Releases on May 18, 2008