Delhi carnival to unleash kids’ creativityNEW DELHI - An animal kingdom, a chocolate factory, a mini theatre and much more - sounds like wonderland. This is exactly what a children’s carnival being held here next month promises. No conspiracy to eliminate Hemant Karkare: ChidambaramNEW DELHI - The central government Tuesday said there was ‘no truth whatsoever’ in the suspicion that there was a ‘conspiracy to eliminate’ Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare and two other police officers. Chidambaram drowned out in din, parliament adjourned againNEW DELHI - Both houses of parliament were adjourned Tuesday over demands for Minority Affairs Minister A.R. Antulay’s resignation following his remarks on the death of a Maharashtra police officer, with even Home Minister P. Chidambaram’s much awaited statement on the issue being drowned out in the din in the Lok Sabha. Mobile virtual network operator policy in JanuaryNEW DELHI - The government will soon come out with a policy on Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO), a senior official of the Department Of Telecommunications (DoT) said here Tuesday. Night temperatures in Delhi could plummet this weekNEW DELHI - Delhi residents can expect bright and sunny days the rest of this week but night temperatures are likely to drop, the weatherman said here Tuesday. Chidambaram unable to read out statement, both houses adjournedNEW DELHI - Both houses of parliament were Tuesday adjourned as opposition MPS continued to disrupt proceedings over Minority Affairs Minister A.R. Antulay’s controversial remarks questioning the circumstances leading to the death of a Maharashtra police officer during the Mumbai terror strike. Lok Sabha adjourned over Antulay’s Karkare commentNEW DELHI - Cries for Minority Affairs Minister A.R. Antulay’s resignation echoed again in the Lok Sabha Tuesday with the house being adjourned as the opposition began the day with noisy protests against his controversial remarks on the death of a top police official during the Mumbai terror attack. Rajya Sabha opens, and adjournsNEW DELHI - The Rajya Sabha was adjourned within three minutes of its opening Tuesday, as opposition MPs created an uproar over remarks by Minority Affairs Minister A.R. Antulay and over the insurance bill. A different Christmas from a different time, recall Anglo-Indians (Feature)NEW DELHI - Trees decked with homemade decorations adding to the magic of crisp, cold, star-studded nights around Christmas might not be totally lost today, but for Delhi’s Anglo-Indians much has changed down the years. ‘Ghajini’ - a man’s pursuit of vendetta (IANS Preview)NEW DELHI - Having already created a flutter with Aamir Khan’s haircut and eight-pack abs, A.R. Murugadoss’ action-thriller ‘Ghajini’ is all set to scorch the screens when it releases Thursday. Fashion fraternity too scared to party this yearNEW DELHI - The fashion fraternity may be known for its late night parties, but in the shadow of the Mumbai terror attack, it is still unsure about New Year Eve plans. Most designers and models are planning a quiet celebration with family and friends. BJP refuses to accept government clarification on AntulayNEW DELHI - Refusing to accept the government’s explanation on Minorities Affairs Minister A.R. Antulay’s remarks on the death of a Maharashtra police officer, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday said the Congress-led government was ‘playing minority appeasement politics’ and it would take the issue to the people. Dasmunsi re-elected AIFF president, Colaco to continueNEW DELHI - An ailing Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi was Tuesday unanimously re- elected as the president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) while paid secretary-general Alberto Colaco will stay in office for some more time, though his contract ends Dec 31. Adhere to guidelines on pilots for Delhi’s fog, airlines toldNEW DELHI - India’s aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Tuesday asked airlines to adhere to its guidelines while flying in low visibility conditions at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. Court pulls up Commonwealth Games organising panelNEW DELHI - The panel organising the Commonwealth Games here in 2010 has invited the ire of the Delhi High Court for not providing information about the progress in preparation under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. Delhi’s vibrant present, glorious history in coffee table bookNEW DELHI - Interested in knowing about the rich past and the fast changing face of Delhi? A coffee table book released Tuesday may end your search. Mumbai attacks targeted at India’s economic power ambitions: PMNEW DELHI - Asking Pakistan to ‘dismantle the terror machine’, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday said the Nov 26 Mumbai terrorist strike was an ‘attack on India’s ambitions to emerge as an economic power’. India wants Pakistan to act against terror, rejects war hysteriaNEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD - With Pakistan denying any link to the lone surviving Mumbai attacker, India Tuesday cautioned against ‘creating war hysteria’ and asked Islamabad to address the real issue of ‘dismantling the terror machine’ in that country. Somdev keen on playing pro-tennis next yearNEW DELHI - A highly motivated Somdev Devvarman, after a three-week training stint with American world no. 8 Andy Roddick, said he will be focussing on professional tennis more next year. Wife, paramour kill husband in DelhiNEW DELHI - A 26-year-old hawker was beaten to death by his wife and her paramour after he found them in a compromising position at his southeast Delhi home, the police said Tuesday. CBI team nabs Indian fugitive from USNEW DELHI - A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team has brought here Captain Raghuvir Singh Virk, a proclaimed offender wanted in a criminal case, the agency said Tuesday. MCD will sack errant sweepers: Delhi mayorNEW DELHI - The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is moving to sack 25 percent of its errant safai karamcharis (sweepers) as ‘they have been drawing salaries sitting at home’, city Mayor Arti Mehra said Tuesday. Maldives is a model for democracy in Islamic world: NasheedNEW DELHI - Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed Tuesday said his country was a model for bringing democracy into an Islamic nation. Poojashri qualifies for second round of Women’s ITFNEW DELHI - Poojashree Venkatesha was the only Indian Tuesday to qualify for the second round as her compatriots Shalini Sahoo and Parul Goswami lost their first-round matches in the $50,000 Women’s ITF tournament at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA). Amrish Singh Gautam elected deputy speaker Delhi assemblyNEW DELHI - Congress’s Amrish Singh Gautam was elected deputy speaker of the Delhi assembly Tuesday, the last day of the first session of the newly elected legislature. Motorbike riders rob couple of jewellery, cash in DelhiNEW DELHI - Two motorbike-borne men Tuesday robbed a couple going in an auto-rickshaw in the heart of the national capital Tuesday evening, the police said. UTV suspends all commercial deals with PakistanNEW DELHI - UTV Software Communications Tuesday temporarily deferred all deals with Pakistan in an endeavour to support the Indian government in demanding stricter action against terrorism emanating from across the border. Defending champion Tania held by Bhakti in national chessNEW DELHI - Defending champion Tania Sachdev suffered a dent in her defence of the title, as she was held to a draw by last seed Bhakti Kulkarni of Goa in the 35th Parsvnath National Women’s chess Championship here Tuesday. |