Delhi police chief rejects demands of his resignation
Delhi police commissioner Neeraj Kumar today ruled out his resignation in the wake of alleged police insensitivity in dealing with the child rape case but promised exemplary action against policemen found lax in handling it.
Gilchrist recalls Tendulkar’s Sharjah special
Two days ahead of Sachin Tendulkar’s 40th birthday, the legendary Adam Gilchrist recalled the veteran Indian’s match-winning innings that had knocked the stuffing out of the Australian bowlers way back in 1998 at Sharjah.
Usher targeted by fan
R&B star Usher was targeted by a crazed fan while taping singing reality show The Voice.
Delhi gangrape: HC dismisses plea for quashing FIR
The Delhi high court today dismissed a plea of two accused in the December 16 gangrape case that the FIR and subsequent proceedings against them be quashed.
UP CM makes strong pitch for Third Front
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav today strongly advocated for a third front saying Congress and the BJP have not fulfilled their promises.
Cash transfer schemes effective way to help poor: Jim Yong Kim
World Bank president Jim Yong Kim has praised the cash transfer programmes being implemented by several countries in the world as an effective way to help poor and reduce poverty. Without naming India, which is one of the countries implementing the cash transfer programme, Jim described the scheme as an important step towards inclusive growth.
Delhi Metro closes one more station anticipating protests
Anticipating protests against the rape of a five-year-old girl, Delhi Metro today closed down one more station here on police instructions to prevent gatherings near India Gate and the Prime Minister’s residence.
Chinese incursion: India to take steps to protect interests
India will take “every step” to protect its interests to resolve the situation arising out of deep incursion by Chinese troops into Indian territory in eastern Ladakh, defence minister A.K. Antony said today.
Miller has no time to follow trends
Sienna Miller, who starred in Casanova, does not follow fashion because she is too busy caring for her nine-month-old daughter Marlowe.
Cops stop BJP men on candle march
Scores of BJP supporters were stopped by the police near the Parliament House on Saturday when they tried to take out a candlelight march towards India Gate to protest the rape of a five-year-old girl here.