Delhi`s AAP govt files contempt petition against Centre on CNG

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 21:37

Delhi`s AAP government on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court challenging Centre`s CNG gas distribution policy, saying it deprived the national capital of the natural resource leading to increase in its price.

Navy finalising Rs 250cr contract to salvage INS Sindhurakshak

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 20:39

The Navy is close to finalising a contract expected to cost over Rs 250 crore for salvaging submarine INS Sindhurakshak, which sank in Mumbai harbour six months ago after an explosion in its torpedo section.

Delhi HC asks Centre to consider representation on `Vande Mataram`

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 20:24

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to consider a representation seeking appropriate directions to treat national song `Vande Mataram` on par with national anthem `Jana Gana Mana`.

Delhi bizman held for duping Mumbai company of Rs 46-crore

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 17:02

A Delhi-based businessman has been arrested for allegedly cheating a Mumbai-based company dealing in High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) for vehicles to the tune of Rs 46 crore between 2009 and 2013, police said today.

Pakistan must allow resumption of trans-LoC trade and travel: MEA

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 23:35

Ministry of External Affairs ( MEA) spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Tuesday demanded that the Pakistan should allow the resumption of trans-LoC travel and trade and should share information regarding smuggling of drug and narcotics.

Minority community status to Jains will help their growth: PM

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 22:13

After the government included Jains in the list of minority communities, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday expressed hope that the status would help them to grow at a faster rate.

Businessman robbed of Rs six crore in Lajpat Nagar

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 14:48

In a sensational daylight robbery, armed men robbed a businessman of more than Rs six crore at gunpoint in Lajpat Nagar area of South Delhi when he was on his way to deposit the money in a bank.

Dialogues can help resolve bilateral issues with Nepal: India

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 19:43

Dialogue and intense engagements can help resolve any problems between India and Nepal, which should work hand in hand to address issues like poverty, Indian Ambassador Ranjit Rae said Monday.

Focus on developing `rural-urban` clusters: Ramesh

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 15:21

With creating infrastructure in `rural-urban` clusters emerging as a "major challenge", Rural Development Ministry is hoping that its revamped project for developing amenities in such areas will show results in coming years like MNREGA- its job scheme for villages.

Dinesh Kumar appointed Divisional Commissioner, Handlooms

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 14:46

IAS officer Dinesh Kumar has been appointed as Divisional Commissioner (Handlooms) under Textiles Ministry.

24 prisoners freed, 1,000 get remission in Delhi

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 18:29

A total of 24 prisoners were freed from Tihar Central Jail here and 1,000 others, except those convicted for rape, smuggling, and drugs offences, got remission in their sentences ranging from 15 days to two months on the occasion of the Republic Day, an official said.

Two Delhi Police units quibble over Sunanda Pushkar`s death

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 16:55

Two units of Delhi Police are at loggerheads to proceed with the investigation into the mysterious death of union Minister Shashi Tharoor`s wife Sunanda Pushkar.