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Everything you need to know about Dahegaon Joshi: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Uttarakhand floods: Rajnath Singh demands swift action

June 19, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Expressing serious concern over the present situation in Uttarakhand where the flash floods have claimed over a hundred lives and left thousands of pilgrims to Himalayan shrines stranded, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Wednesday urged the Centre and the state government to help the flood victims as much as possible.

US NRIs adopt Vidarbha widows

June 19, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Subhash S. Ediga's first birthday last month was bereft of any lavish celebrations in Metuchen, New Jersey. Instead, the $4,000 (Rs.232,000) saved on the party and gifts was donated for a noble cause - 10 widows of Maharashtra's Vidarbha region.

Modi meets Advani to get backing for new role (Intro Roundup)

June 18, 2013 at 11:08 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday met L.K. Advani to get the BJP patriarch's backing for his new role as head of the BJP's campaign committee, an elevation that has split the NDA.

Modi meets Advani to get backing for new role (Roundup)

June 18, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday met L.K. Advani to get the BJP patriarch's backing for his new role as head of the BJP's campaign committee, an elevation that has split the NDA.

Narendra Modi meets M.M Joshi, may later visit Advani, Rajnath

June 18, 2013 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, June 18 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi met senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi here today.

The musical chairs in council of ministers

June 17, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Eight new ministers were inducted into Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's team Monday in the fourth major reshuffle of the cabinet and the council of ministers.

Rahul Gandhi is a national leader: Manmohan Singh

June 17, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday praised Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi, saying the latter is a national leader.

Manmohan Singh inducts eight new Ministers

June 17, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): As the Congress Party gears up for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday inducted eight new faces in the Council of Ministers.

Will work to strengthening Congress Party: Shakeel Ahmed

June 17, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): Newly appointed Congress Party general secretary said on Monday that as a unit would try to work towards strengthening the party ahead of the 2014 polls.

Cabinet reshuffle in the evening

June 17, 2013 at 3:48 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is to effect a cabinet reshuffle Monday evening with Mallikarjun Kharge, Oscar Fernandes and Sis Ram Ola likely to be included in the council of ministers, sources said.

Cabinet reshuffle: Congress to induct 8 new ministers

June 17, 2013 at 3:09 PM

Ahead of 2014 general elections, Congress is all to reshuffle the cabinet Monday evening, which will include eight new ministers. Among the ministers to be designated with cabinet ranks includes Sisram Ola, Oscar Fernandes, Girija Vyas and K S Rao while Manikrao Gavit, Santosh Chowdhury, J D Seelam, E M S Natchiappan would be provided with place in Ministery of State.

Goa awaits 'political entertainment' in Digvijay Singh

June 17, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Panaji, June 17 (IANS) The appointment of the controversy-prone Congressman Digvijay Singh as general secretary of three states, including Goa, has already sparked off banter in the virtual and political circles here.

Cabinet reshuffle Monday evening

June 17, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will effect a cabinet reshuffle Monday evening, official sources said.

Union Cabinet reshuffle to take place today

June 17, 2013 at 10:44 AM

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): A reshuffle in the Union Cabinet will take place this evening.

Maken, Joshi, Kamat inducted into CWC

June 16, 2013 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Congress chief Sonia Gandhi Sunday included former union ministers including Ajay Maken, C.P. Joshi and Gurudas Kamat in the all powerful Congress Working Committee (CWC) while dropping senior leaders Birender Singh and D.R. Shandil.

C. P. Joshi and Ajay Maken to be General Secretaries of Congress Working Committee

June 16, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): The Congress Party on Sunday announced that Ajay Maken and C.P. Joshi have been made general secretaries of the working committee of the party.

Congress names panels for five poll-bound states

June 16, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Gearing up for the assembly elections in five states scheduled towards the year-end, the Congress Sunday announced screening committees for them, said a party statement.

Congress appoints Joshi, Soni, Maken general secretaries

June 16, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Gearing up for the general elections scheduled for 2014, the Congress Sunday made major organisational reshuffle, inducting former union ministers Ambika Soni, Ajay Maken and C.P. Joshi as general secretaries.

Joshi too quits, cabinet reshuffle Monday

June 16, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday accepted resignations of cabinet ministers Ajay Maken and C.P. Joshi ahead of expected cabinet reshuffle Monday.

Joshi too quits, cabinet reshuffle Monday

June 16, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday accepted the resignations of cabinet ministers Ajay Maken and C.P. Joshi ahead of a cabinet reshuffle Monday, official sources said.

CP Joshi resigns as railway minister

June 16, 2013 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): CP Joshi, Minister for Road Transport and Highways who had additional portfolio of Railways, tendered his resignation on Sunday ahead of a possible Cabinet reshuffle tomorrow.

Modi's role in NDA's shrinkage not surprising (Comment)

June 15, 2013 at 3:00 PM

An old joke about surgery - the operation is successful, but the patient is dead - can be applied to the latest rumpus in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The party managed to push Narendra Modi some distance towards his coveted goal of being the prime ministerial candidate. But, in the process, the party itself and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) headed by it have taken a number of crippling blows.

PM sets up panel to monitor large projects

June 13, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has set up a panel to monitor the implementation of large investment projects.

Friend, philospher and guide: the evolving father-child bond (June 16 is Father's Day)

June 13, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Ishaan Chawla, a student, is planning a motorbike road trip. Unlike others of his age, who would want their friends' company for the adrenaline-rushing journey, this 22-year-old wants to make it memorable by teaming up with his father for the adventure.

Hindi theatre has not advanced: Rohitashv Gour

June 13, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) National School of Drama (NSD)-trained actor Rohitashv Gour, who actively participates in Hindi plays, says Hindi theatre is not as advanced as Marathi or Gujarati.

Susmit Sen bids adieu to Indian Ocean

June 12, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Susmit Sen, the lead guitarist and one of the co-founders of Indian Ocean, has quit the band. He wants to embark on an independent journey and says his departure will be beneficial for indie-pop band and his creative expression as well.

Kids of working mums do not suffer academically

June 11, 2013 at 12:28 PM

London, June 11 (ANI): Children's academic performance is not harmed if their mothers go out to work during the initial years of their lives, a new research has revealed.

Narendra Modi: Once a humble cadre, now BJP's national hope (Profile)

June 9, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Panaji, June 9 (IANS) The man who tirelessly crisscrossed Gujarat's roads and alleyways on a scooter building the BJP brick by brick is now in the driver's seat. Narendra Modi is now all set to chart a strategic course for the party's victory in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Karnataka BJP rebuffs attempts to bring Yeddyurappa back

June 6, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Bangalore, June 6 (IANS) The BJP's Karnataka unit Thursday pulled up a section of its members for making moves to get the party's former leader B.S. Yeddyurappa back into the fold.

Manisha Koilara enjoying small pleasures of life! (Movie Snippets)

June 2, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) It's really blissful for Manisha Koirala to walk down the streets, shop and bargain after having stayed in bed battling +ovarian cancer. These small joys of life are a welcome change for the actress, who has now recovered from the disease.

Memorials built by Mayawati to be used for weddings

June 1, 2013 at 10:17 PM

Lucknow, June 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Saturday said the parks and memorials built by the Mayawati government would be given to the poor for free for holding weddings and other ceremonies.

Mutual friends feature on Facebook not secure enough

May 31, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Washington, May 31 (IANS) A study has shown that Facebook's 'mutual friends' feature may create security risks and privacy issues.

Facebook's 'mutual-friends' feature threat to user privacy, security controls

May 31, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Washington, May 31 (ANI): The mutual-friends feature on social networking sites such as Facebook creates myriad security risks for the users and raises privacy concerns, a new study has revealed.

Terror accused's angry kin refuse UP ex-gratia payment

May 30, 2013 at 9:08 AM

Lucknow, May 30 (IANS) Family of terror accused Khalid Mujahid, who died May 18 while being brought back from a court hearing in Faizabad to the Lucknow prison, has refused to accept the ex-gratia amount of Rs.6 lakh announced by the Uttar Pradesh government.

BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi says N.Srinivasan should resign

May 25, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Saturday lashed out at Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President N.Srinivasan saying he should resign.

Soha shoots at ancestral home for 'War Chod Na Yaar'

May 23, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) Actress Soha Ali Khan, who will be seen in the role of a journalist in upcoming film "War Chod Naa Yaar", shot a scene at her ancestral home in Pataudi.

Fishermen should be part of coastal security: Antony

May 15, 2013 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Wednesday called upon various agencies to work together to ensure a seamless and robust coastal security architecture and said that fishermen should be made an integral part of the planning process.

Governor seeks action against UP minister

May 15, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Governor B.L. Joshi has directed the chief minister's office to take "appropriate action" against cabinet

Antony keen on implementing in time second phase of Coastal Security Plan

May 14, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony today called upon the top brass of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard to ensure timely implementation of measures envisaged under Phase - II of Coastal Security Plan.

Javed Akhtar looking forward to 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'

May 13, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar is really looking forward to Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" that features his son, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar in the lead role.

C.P Joshi takes additional charge of Railway Ministry

May 13, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways C.P Joshi on Monday took additional charge of the railway ministry.

C.P. Joshi, Kapil Sibal replace ministers who quit

May 11, 2013 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) C.P. Joshi has been given additional charge of the railway ministry, while Kapil Sibal has got the additional charge of the law and justice ministry, a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said Saturday.

Soha, Sharman end shooting in Bikaner

May 11, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actress Soha Ali Khan, who was filming the climax scene of her film "War Chod Na Yaar" near Bikaner with actor Sharman Joshi, says it wasn't easy to film in such a hot place.

Fuel hike makes petrol cheaper than diesel in Goa

May 11, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Panaji, May 11 (IANS) After the Friday hike in fuel prices by the central government, petrol is now cheaper than diesel in this western Indian state, known for cheap liqour.

We are like friends: Sharman Joshi on father-in-law

May 11, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actor Sharman Joshi, son-in-law of veteran actor Prem Chopra, says they bond really well.

Bhaskar, Kothari confirm India berths in Asian billiards

May 10, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Bangalore, May 10 (IANS) Balachandra Bhaskar and Sourav Kothari qualified to represent India in the Asian Indoor Games billiards competition after the duo finished in that order in the selection trials here Friday.

Bumpy road for Congress, uphill task for BJP (News Analysis)

May 9, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Bangalore, May 9 (IANS) Set to form a government on its own in Karnataka after nine years, the Congress faces a bumpy road. In contrast, the BJP, which lost power, has an uphill task of rebuilding the shattered morale of the organization.

Rekha is an ageless beauty: Sharman Joshi

May 8, 2013 at 8:40 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Actor Sharman Joshi describes his "Super Naani" co-star Rekha as an "ageless beauty" and "genius" and says they will even groove together in a song in the film.

Alok, Bhaskar win twice at trials

May 8, 2013 at 8:08 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) National champion Alok Kumar and local hope Balachandra Bhaskar recorded two wins apiece here Wednesday, the opening day of the selection trials for the Asian Indoor Games billiards competition.

No item number in Faraz Haider's next

May 8, 2013 at 12:16 PM

Mumbai May 8 (IANS) Debutant director Faraz Haider, who has just wrapped up shooting for his film, a satire on war, in Bikaner, says it won't have any item song.

Hat-trick of fractured mandates or clear verdict in Karnataka?

May 7, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Bangalore, May 7 (IANS) India will know Wednesday if Karnataka scores a hat-trick of fractured mandates or gets a clear verdict as votes polled Sunday in perhaps the most keenly watched assembly elections in the state are counted.

Saif's daughter Sara is super smart: Soha

May 6, 2013 at 6:00 PM

Bikaner, May 6 (IANS) There were reports that Saif Ali Khan's daughter Sara will soon enter filmdom and her aunt Soha admits that her niece has the potential, but right now they want her to complete her studies.

President honors India's cinematic best at 60th National Film Awards

May 4, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee felicitated the country's cinematic best across various categories at the 60th National Film Awards in New Delhi.

Five composers for Prakash Jha's 'Satyagraha'

April 30, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Prakash Jha will team up with five music composers for his political drama "Satyagraha", a first for the filmmaker.

325 highly accident prone spots in India

April 29, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Thirteen states in India have 325 most accident prone spots, the Lok Sabha was informed Monday.

Hidayat proves a point defeating Kashyap (Interview)

April 24, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Athens Olympic badminton gold medallist Taufik Hidayat Wednesday justified his blunt remark that most Indians are just average international players by outlasting World No.7 Parupalli Kashyap at the Indian Open Super Series here.

Karnataka poll: BJP promises rice at Re. one a kg for poor

April 19, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Bangalore, April 19 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling BJP, going to the May 5 assembly poll battling corruption scandals, Friday promised 25kg rice at one rupee a kg to the poor and free lap-tops to class 12 and college students if voted to power again.

Palekar revisits loveable comedies with his Marathi film

April 19, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Amol Palekar, who is identified with simple and loveable comedies, says his Marathi directorial venture "We Are On - Houn Jau Dya" belongs to the same family of movies.

Mayawati meets UP governor, seeks President's rule

April 19, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Lucknow, April 19 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati Friday took her battle of words with arch rival Samajwadi Party (SP) to Raj Bhavan, meeting Uttar Pradesh Governor B.L. Joshi to demand imposition of President's rule in the state.

Seeing the art in what goes into your mouth (Trend Feature)(With Image)

April 15, 2013 at 12:52 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Food has been an art ever since gastronomes learnt to use spices to cook their meat and vegetables. Over the centuries, art has become integral to food production.

At Paatra, feast while you fast (With Image) (Food Review)

April 14, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) From mouth-watering Tapioca pudding (Sabudaane ki kheer) and hot and peppery cottage cheese prepared with varied spices to fried buckwheat dumplings -- one can choose from all these delectable delicacies at Paatra restaurant.

Joshi rolls out Electronic Toll Collection on Vadodara -Mumbai Section of NH-8

April 12, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Thane, Apr. 12 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Dr. C P Joshi dedicated to the nation today the first interoperable Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) technology based electronic tolling system at Charoti Toll Plaza, Dahanu in Maharashtra's Thane District.

Electronic toll collection launched in Maharashtra

April 12, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Dahanu (Maharashtra), April 12 (IANS) India's first inter-operable, electronic toll collection system based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology was launched here Friday.

Indian Navy chief decorates officers, sailors with gallantry awards

April 5, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Indian Navy chief Admiral D.K. Joshi gave away gallantry awards to officers and sailors at the annual investiture ceremony here Friday.

Parties from south employ social networking sites to woo voters ahead of Polls

April 2, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Bangalore, Apr 1 (ANI): Political parties in Karnataka have geared up and employed the use of social networking and other modern techniques to woo over voters ahead of upcoming assembly elections.

Minister goes online to make highways safe

March 29, 2013 at 9:46 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) To reduce the death toll in highway accidents, Minister of Road Transport and Highways C.P. Joshi Friday announced a slew of measures including stringent norms for issuing drivers' licences, installation of cameras and cashless treatment to accident victims.

C.P. Joshi to initiate citizen dialogue via Google Hangout tomorrow

March 28, 2013 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 28 (ANI): Minister for Road Transport and Highways Dr. C.P. Joshi will be interacting with the people to discuss road safety issues via Google Hangout at 7.30 p.m. on Friday.

Karnataka BJP law-maker in sex CD row

March 28, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Bangalore, March 28 (IANS) A CD allegedly showing Karnataka BJP law maker Raghupathi Bhat in sexual acts has surfaced, prompting him to announce that he would not contest the May 5 assembly polls in the state.

Karnataka rebel minister Renukacharya sacked

March 27, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Bangalore, March 27 (IANS) Rebel Karnataka minister M.P. Renukacharya was sacked Wednesday following his expulsion from the ruling BJP for six years on disciplinary grounds.

Karnataka minister expelled from BJP for anti-party activities

March 27, 2013 at 12:50 PM

Bangalore, Mar.27 (ANI): Karnataka's Excise Minister Renukacharya has been expelled from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for a period of six years for pursuing "anti-party activities".

Karnataka BJP leaders accuse each other of money-making

March 26, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Bangalore, March 26 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling BJP was Tuesday hit by new allegations of money-making by its leaders with Excise Minister M. P. Renukacharya claiming he had given huge amounts to former chief minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda. Gowda dismissed the claims.

Third Anti Submarine warfare corvette for Indian Navy launched in Kolkata

March 26, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Kolkata, Mar. 26 (ANI): The third Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette for the Indian Navy (IN) designed under Project-28 (P-28) by the Navy's Directorate of Naval Design, being built by one of India's leading shipbuilders, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), was launched here on Tuesday.

India needs vibrant warship building industry: Navy chief

March 26, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Kolkata, March 26 (IANS) Affirming the Indian Navy's commitment to indigenisation, chief of Naval Staff Admiral D.K. Joshi Tuesday said the country needed a "vibrant and capable" warship construction industry.

Congress begins candidate screening for Karnataka poll

March 25, 2013 at 9:06 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, March 25 (IANS) The Congress Monday began screening aspirants to contest the May 5 Karnataka assembly poll and hoped to release the first list by this month end.

Congress says list for Karnataka polls in April first week

March 23, 2013 at 9:54 PM

Bangalore, March 23 (IANS) The Congress said Saturday it will name candidates for the May 5 Karnataka assembly poll in April first week.

India, Bangladesh to have border retreat ceremony

March 22, 2013 at 4:34 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The retreat ceremony along India's western border in Wagah is set to be replicated on the country's eastern border too.

Himachal seeks funds for transport system

March 19, 2013 at 6:09 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Tuesday sought special funds from the central government to strengthen the transport system in remote areas of the state.

India, Bangladesh discuss steps to curb border crimes

March 19, 2013 at 6:09 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Senior officials of India and Bangladesh's border forces Tuesday held talks on issues like trans-border smuggling, fencing of open patches, and encouraging confidence building measures.

China becomes 5th largest arms exporter in world

March 18, 2013 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 18 (ANI): Following large-scale arms acquisition by Pakistan, China has become the fifth largest arms exporter in the world.

Paan Singh Tomar, Vicky Donor big winners at National Film Awards

March 18, 2013 at 4:26 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 18 (ANI): Actor Irrfan Khan has won the best actor for his performance as athlete-turned-dacoit in Paan Singh Tomar at the 60th National Film Awards announced today.

'Absolute liability must on nuclear suppliers'

March 17, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The nuclear liability act, passed after the India-US civil nuclear deal, should ensure "absolute" responsibility of suppliers to pay adequate compensation to victims in the wake of accidents, experts said here Sunday.

BJP's south India power foray may be one-time wonder (Karnataka Newsletter)

March 15, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Bangalore, March 15 (IANS) The BJP in power in a south Indian state may well end up as a one-time affair as the party was routed in the just-concluded Karnataka municipal polls that came two months ahead of the assembly elections.

Award for Z- Morh tunnel a step towards all weather connectivity to Ladakh: C.P. Joshi

March 13, 2013 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 13 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Dr. C.P. Joshi has said that construction of Z- Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir will ensure a step towards accessibility to Ladakh area throughout the year.

UPA should correct its economic policy: Joshi

March 13, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) BJP member M.M. Joshi Wednesday criticised the Congress-led UPA government's "growth with equity" policy, saying growth was meaningless if it did not result in better healthcare, education and jobs.

Congress, BJP lock horns over appointment of former CBI Director as Governor

March 11, 2013 at 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 11 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) V. Narayanasamy on Monday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for pointing fingers at the Congress-led UPA Government over the appointment of former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ashwani Kumar as the Governor of Nagaland.

Indian golfers predict bright future for Khan, Joshi

March 11, 2013 at 1:31 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Anirban Lahiri and Shiv Kapur believe the future of Indian golf is in safe hands with the emergence of highly rated youngsters Rashid Khan and Khalin Joshi.

BJP's problems mount as assembly polls near (Karnataka Newsletter)

March 9, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Bangalore, March 9 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling BJP seems destined to face assembly polls due in May while struggling to set its house in order. The state unit, rocked by a spate of resignations of legislators recently, will have to get a new chief soon as incumbent K.S. Eshwarappa quit Thursday.

Siddikur surges into one-shot lead at SAIL-SBI Open

March 8, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Bangladeshi Siddikur was rock steady as he carded a third straight four-under-par 68 for a one-shot lead over title holder Anirban Lahiri of India at the SAIL-SBI Open Friday.

Rookie Khalin Joshi maintains lead at SAIL-SBI open

March 7, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Indian rookie Khalin Joshi and Rashid Khan held the spotlight on day two of the SAIL-SBI Open golf here Thursday.

SAIL-SBI Open: Rookie Khalin Joshi shares lead after Round 1

March 6, 2013 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Thailand's Chapchai Nirat launched his quest to end a four-year win-less run with a superb six-under-par 66 to share the first round lead with Indian rookie Khalin Joshi at the SAIL-SBI Open golf here Wednesday.

Electronic toll collection on all national highways by March 2014: Joshi

March 6, 2013 at 10:51 AM

New Delhi, Mar 6 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways C P Joshi has said that his Ministry was planning to roll out RFID-based electronic toll collection (ETC) across all the toll plazas on national highways in the entire country by March 31, 2014.

Electronic toll collection on all national highways by March 2014: Joshi

March 6, 2013 at 10:51 AM

New Delhi, Mar 6 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways C P Joshi has said that his Ministry was planning to roll out RFID-based electronic toll collection (ETC) across all the toll plazas on national highways in the entire country by March 31, 2014.

UP cop killing: Akhilesh Govt. exemplifies 'goonda raj', says Mayawati

March 5, 2013 at 11:31 AM

New Delhi/Lucknow, Mar. 5 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Tuesday alleged that the Akhilesh Yadav-led Government in Uttar Pradesh exemplifies 'goonda raj' and that there is an administration of Samajwadi Party (SP) goons in the state.

CP Joshi to go live on Google Plus Hangout on March 29

February 28, 2013 at 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Dr. C.P. Joshi will interact live with people and take their suggestions on highways safety through Google Plus Hangout on March 29.

C.P. Joshi lays foundation stone of four lane Beawar-Gomti crossing section of NH-8

February 24, 2013 at 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Dr. C.P. Joshi has laid the foundation stone of four lane of Beawar-Gomti crossing section of National Highway No. 8 in Bhim town of Rajsamand District.

President, PM witness IAF firepower display

February 22, 2013 at 10:42 PM

Pokharan (Rajasthan), Feb 22 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) Friday displayed its firepower at the "Iron Fist" exercise at Rajasthan's Pokhran ranges with a potent show of the strength of its frontline aircraft witnessed by President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and a host of dignitaries.

Indian Air Force flexes its muscle at firepower demonstration

February 22, 2013 at 9:06 PM

Jaisalmer, Feb 22 (IANS) Indian Air Force Friday displayed its firepower at the "Iron Fist" exercise at Rajasthan's Pokhran ranges with a potent show of the strength of its frontline aircraft.

30 Pakistani fishermen held in Kutch: BSF

February 22, 2013 at 8:50 PM

Agartala, Feb 22 (IANS) The BSF has detained 30 Pakistani fishermen and seized their boats for illegally entering Indian waters off Kutch district in Gujarat and will take legal action against them, its chief said here Friday.

'India ready to deal with cross-border challenge'

February 22, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Agartala, Feb 22 (IANS) Though the western and northern borders of India have become challenging, the security forces are ready to face any challenge and are adopting new strategies to deal with them, BSF chief Subhash Joshi said here Friday.

Former convict accuses Goa jail staff of misappropriation

February 18, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Panaji, Feb 18 (IANS) The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has issued notice to the authorities of Goa's central jail after a former convict accused them of misappropriating money meant to be deposited in the compensation fund for the victims' families.