Troops who lay down life are martyrs, no order needed: RPN Singh

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 00:47

Martyr or `shaheed` is not a special category and there is no requirement of a separate notification in this regard, RPN Singh said on Thursday.

Kamini Kaushal receives Kalpana Chawla Excellence Award

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 08:57

Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal received the Kalpana Chawla Excellence Awards for Women at its 10th annual function here Wednesday for her contribution to Indian cinema.

Iran opposed to UN rapporteur`s visit: Official

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 10:07

Tehran is opposed to any visit by Ahmed Shaheed, the UN special rapporteur on human rights situation in Iran, due to his "invalid" reports.

WFI expels its former secretary Kartar Singh for 6 years

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 20:13

The Wrestling Federation of India expelled its former secretary general Kartar Singh from the national body as well as its affiliated units for six years on charges of misconduct and indiscipline on Tuesday.

UN human rights rapporteur took US bribes: Iran

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 16:24

An Iranian official has accused the UN special rapporteur for human rights in Iran of taking bribes from the United States.

A Gurudwara that helps you seek visa

Last Updated: Sunday, November 25, 2012, 14:19

Well, if it is Shaheed Baba Nihal Singh Gurudwara, the toy is at the heart of prayers of those who are seeking visa to go abroad.

Iran slams UN report on its human rights situation as ‘politically motivated’

Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2012, 18:26

Ahmed Shaheed said in a report that the Islamic republic has repeatedly limited freedom of media and right activists inside the country, detained a number of them and mistreated them.

Pakistan PM Gilani even `loyal to graves`

Last Updated: Sunday, April 22, 2012, 12:44

Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said he would never shy away from completing the mission of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto.

Iran executed 670 in 2011, says UN investigator

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 12:52

Iran executed some 670 people last year, most of them for drug crimes that do not merit capital punishment under international law and more than 20 for offences against Islam.

Madan Lal wins bronze in Benazir Bhutto boxing

Last Updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011, 22:23

India`s Madan Lal settled for a bronze medal in the 2nd Shaheed Benazir Bhutto International Boxing Tournament in Islamabad going down 12:19 to Pakistan`s Mohammad Waseem in the semi-finals of the 52kg category Thursday.

Madan loses to Waseem in semifinals

Last Updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011, 10:37

Indian boxer Madan Lal was beaten by Pakistan`s Mohammad Waseem.

Tyson to attend Pakistan Boxing tourney in Islamabad

Last Updated: Sunday, December 11, 2011, 16:32

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and another top professional pugilist Amir Khan will be in Islamabad to witness the second Benazir Shaheed international Boxing Tournament starting December 20.