Articles by ambrosia sabrina

Bomb Weighing 1.5 kg Found in Slain Jawan's Body; Maoist Encounter in Jharkhand Claims 14 Lives

An autopsy performed on the body of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan, recovered from the site of Monday's fierce gunfight with Maoists at Jharkhand, detected the presence of an explosive device inside.

Jan 10, 2013

India-Pakistan LoC Firing: UN Body Seeks to Probe Ceasefire Violation

The UN military observer group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP), an establishment of the United Nations peacekeeping mission that mediates issues concerning the dispute over Jammu and Kashmir, will launch an investigation into the ceasefire violations along the state's Line of Control (LoC).

Jan 10, 2013

Railway Fares to Increase 2-10 Paise/km from Jan 21

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Wednesday announced a hike in passenger fares that will take effect Jan 21.

Jan 9, 2013

India Condemns Pakistan's Ghastly Attack on Jawans; Soldier's Body Found Decapitated

India is expected to warn Pakistan at the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meet on Wednesday over the brutal killings of two Indian jawans near the LoC in Kashmir.

Jan 9, 2013

India to Take Up Issue of Jawan Killings With Pakistan; Solider Found Decapitated

India is expected to warn Pakistan at the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meet on Wednesday over the brutal killings of two Indian jawans near the LoC in Kashmir.

Jan 9, 2013

Jharkhand CM Arjun Munda Resigns after JMM Pulls Plug on BJP

Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda announced his resignation a day after the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's (JMM) brokes ties with the ruling BJP government on Monday.

Jan 8, 2013

Infosys Denies Sacking 5,000 Employees, Says "Chronic Under-Performers" Encouraged to Leave

Infosys Ltd on Friday slammed a newspaper report that said it was planning to lay off 5,000 poor- performing employees to cut costs, Reuters reported.

Jan 4, 2013

After Ratan's Retirement, All Eyes on Cyrus Mistry to Carry Forward Tata's Legacy

Business tycoon Ratan Tata will step down as chairman of Tata Group on Friday. Now all eyes are on his successor, Cyrus Pallonji Mistry, if he can carry forward the legacy of India's biggest industrial house.

Dec 28, 2012

Delhi Gang-Rape Victim Shifted to Singapore Hospital; May Receive Intestine Transplant

The 23-year-old medical student, whose brutal attack by six men rocked the nation and triggered one of the biggest protests in Delhi, was flown to Singapore on Wednesday in a last-ditch effort to save her.

Dec 27, 2012

Narendra Modi Takes Oath as Gujarat CM Amid Presence of Top Politicians

After a historic win in the Gujarat Assembly elections last week, Narendra Modi was sworn in as the state's chief minister in the presence of several top politicians on Wednesday.

Dec 26, 2012

Delhi Gang Rape: Home Minster Shinde Announces Measures for Women's Safety; Govt to Set Up Enquiry panel

Taking cognisance of the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman in Delhi, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde announced on Saturday a string of measures to ensure safety of women across the country.

Dec 23, 2012

Gujarat Elections 2012: Narendra Modi's Hat-Trick Victory Revives Talk of PM Aspirations

The Bhartiya Janata Party on Thursday added a new chapter in political history after winning the Assembly elections in Gujarat for the third consecutive time.

Dec 20, 2012

Delhi Gang-Rape Victim is Spirited but Health Deteriorating

The 23-year-old victim of Sunday's gang-rape horror is still in critical condition but putting up a good fight to survive, said reports.

Dec 19, 2012

Narendra Modi's Victory Sign Draws Ire from Congress; 20 pct Voter Turnout in 3 Hours

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flashed a victory sign after casting his vote in the last phase of polling for Assembly elections, signalling his confidence of returning to power for a third term.

Dec 17, 2012

Legendary Sitarist Ravi Shankar Dies at 92; PM Heralds Him as 'National Treasure'

Legendary sitarist PT Ravi Shankar passed away on Tuesday in San Diego, US. He was 92.

Dec 12, 2012

Typhoon Bopha Death Toll Touches 230; Thousands Left Homeless, Many Still Missing in Philippines

Around 230 people are feared to have perished in the flash floods brought by Typhoon Bopha - the strongest tropical storm this year to have struck southern Philippines on Tuesday.

Dec 5, 2012

Indian Dietetic Association To Hold Golden Jubilee Celebration On Nov 29

The Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) will hold a three-day Golden Jubilee Conference in association with the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in Hyderabad.

Nov 26, 2012

Samsung Galaxy Grand With 5-Inch Display, Jelly Bean OS To Launch December End: Reports

Electronics giant Samsung is reportedly set to introduce a smartphone-tablet hybrid, dubbed Galaxy Grand, aimed at budget-conscious consumers.

Nov 25, 2012

Kejriwal To Hold First Official 'Aam Aadmi Party' Meeting On Sunday

Activist-turned politician Arvind Kejriwal will kickstart the proceedings of his newly formed Aam Aadmi Party in its first official meeting on Sunday.

Nov 25, 2012

2G Row: PAC Chief Joshi Demands Apology From Sonia Gandhi Over 'BJP Exposed' Remark

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman Murli Manohar Joshi and senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi sought an apology from Congress president Sonia Gandhi for going offensive with her remark in the latest 2G spectrum allocation controversy.

Nov 23, 2012