Jagdish Paran

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

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

'India's growth strategy has lessons for developing nations'

May 25, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Washington, May 25 (IANS) India's strategy of eradicating poverty by "growing the pie rather than slicing it", and fuelling the country's growth with market-based policies holds lessons for other developing countries, suggest two leading Indian-American economists.

Aadhitya packs off Jaideep

May 20, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Bangalore, May 20 (IANS) S.M. Aadhitya of Tamil Nadu knocked out the seventh seed from Bahrain Rahul Jaideep 6-0, 6-1 to author the only upset result of the day in the Karle Infra ATF Under-14 Series Asian Ranking junior tennis tournament which began here Monday.

Caught taking bribe, Haryana police official dismissed

May 15, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Chandigarh, May 15 (IANS) A Haryana Police officer, posted in the security wing of Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, was sacked Wednesday, a day after he was arrested taking a bribe of Rs.1 lakh.

Jagdish Mali cremated

May 13, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Eminent photo-journalist Jagdish Mali, father of actress Antara Mali, died here Monday morning. He was in his 60s.

Photographer Jagdish Mali passes away

May 13, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Eminent photo-journalist Jagdish Mali, father of actress Antara Mali, passed away Monday morning.

National agency on organ transplant ready

May 10, 2013 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The government would soon come up with a central coordinating agency on organ transplants, the ministry of health Friday said.

President's intervention sought for justice to Sikhs

May 8, 2013 at 6:40 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Wednesday sought the "personal intervention" of President Pranab Mukherjee "to direct the union government" to file a fresh appeal against Sajjan Kuamar in an anti-Sikh riot case.

BSF gathering intelligence inputs relating to Chinese activities along Indo-Pak border: Antony

May 6, 2013 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony has said the Border Security Force (BSF) has been continuously monitoring and gathering intelligence inputs relating to all Chinese activities along Indo-Pak border, and sharing the same with other concerned Indian Intelligence agencies for appropriate preventive measures.

Protests staged in J and K over Sajjan Kumar's acquittal

May 1, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Digiana (J and K), May 1 (ANI): Protests are being staged in Jammu's Digiana District after a district in New Delhi court acquitted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

29 years on, Sajjan Kumar acquitted in 1984 riot case (Roundup)

April 30, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday acquitted Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. As noisy protests broke out outside the court complex, an angry man hurled a shoe at the judge inside the courtroom soon after the judgment was pronounced.

29 years on, Sajjan Kumar acquitted in 1984 riots case

April 30, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday acquitted Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. As anguished protests broke out among gathered crowds, an angry man hurled a shoe at the judge inside the courtroom.

UPA misusing CBI for political gains: BJP

April 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The BJP Monday accused the UPA government of "misusing" and "abusing" the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which it said has caused damage to the country's constitutional scheme and body.

BJP attacks Congress on 1984 anti-Sikh riots

April 11, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday accused the Congress party for using "every trick to cover up complicity of its leaders" in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

No evidence against me in anti-Sikh riots case: Tytler

April 11, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, facing re-investigation in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, said Thursday there was nothing against him as yet to prove that he was present at the scene and that a witness was put under pressure to give a statement against him.

1984 riot: Court rejects CBI closure report, setback for Tytler

April 10, 2013 at 6:15 PM

A fresh trouble started her for Congress leader Jagdish Tytler as aDelhi court has ordered the reopening of a case against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The latest decision by court can create troubles for the congress leader Tytler who has got a clean chit by CBI.

Drugs case: boxer Ram Singh dismissed from Punjab Police

March 29, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Chandigarh, March 29 (IANS) Punjab Police has dismissed two officials from service - including international boxer Ram Singh - following their alleged involvement in a drugs racket busted in the state recently.

Odisha Law Minister resigns after dowry charge, claims innocence

March 15, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Bhubaneswar, Mar. 15 (ANI): Odisha's Law and Urban Development Minister Raghunath Mohanty, who resigned after his daughter-in-law filed a dowry case against him and his family members, on Friday claimed that the allegation was false and fabricated.

Jolly LLB Movie: Pre Review, Story and Release Date

March 14, 2013 at 12:05 PM

Story of the film revolves around a struggling lawyer from Meerut, Jagdish Tyagi aka Jolly. Jolly is not a good lawyer, his English is week and he messes things up in few cases he gets. He has a dream of becoming India's greatest lawyer and to fulfill his dream, he comes to Delhi to look for one case that will turn his fate.

Student gang-raped in Ghaziabad

March 7, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Ghaziabad, March 7 (IANS) The 19-year-old class 12 student, who was raped by three men on the night of March 2, had fought hard to save herself from her assailants, police here said Thursday.

SC notice on plea linked to death penalty reviews

March 6, 2013 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday issued notice on a petition seeking to declare unconstitutional new rules that allow that review petitions in death sentence cases should be heard in judges' chambers and not in open courts.

Elephanta festival to begin Saturday

March 1, 2013 at 12:35 PM

Mumbai, Mar 1 (IANS) Heritage walks, musical extravaganzas and panting competitions will mark the two-day Elephanta Festival that will kick off Saturday, an official here said.

Congress leaders present budget wishlist to Chidambaram

February 14, 2013 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Increasing subsidised cooking gas cylinders from nine to 12, more jobs, curbing price rise and providing income tax relief to the salaried class were some of the wishes Congress leaders shared with Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Thursday during his pre-budget consultations, said party leaders.

Indian aviation sector growing at the fastest pace: Antony

February 6, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Bangalore, Feb 6 (ANI): Defence Minister A K Antony today said the Indian aviation sector is growing at the fastest pace and will evolve into a major hub for aerospace operations and outsourcing in the coming days.

Congress demands dissolution of Karnataka assembly

February 1, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Bangalore, Feb 1 (ANI): Congress Party supporters took to the streets here on Friday pressing their demand for the dissolution of the Karnataka assembly after the resignation of at least 13 legislators of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

BJP confident of completing full term in Karnataka

January 30, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Bangalore, Jan. 30 (ANI): Despite being reduced to wafer thin majority following a barrage of resignations, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government in Karnataka on Wednesday assured of completing its full term.

No threat to Karnataka Government: Rajnath Singh

January 28, 2013 at 10:40 AM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh said on Monday that there is no threat to the BJP Government in Karnataka.

Karnataka Governor may ask CM Shettar to prove majority

January 25, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 23 (ANI): Karnataka Governor Hansraj Bhardwaj made it clear on Friday that he might ask Chief Minster Jagdish Shettar to prove his majority if he thinks the State Government is in a minority.

Karnataka's BJP Government in crisis, two ministers resign

January 23, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Bengaluru, Jan 23 (ANI): The BJP government in Karnataka has plunged into crisis ahead of the Budget session, as two ministers C M Udasi and Shobha Karandlaje resigned to join former chief minister and Karnataka Janata Party chief BS Yeddyurappa.

Nothing wrong with me, insists Jagdish Mali

January 20, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) "There is absolutely nothing wrong with me," says celebrated lensman Jagdish Mali who is "embarassed" at the controversy questioning his mental and physical health.

Chasing and killing man is not self-defence: SC

January 20, 2013 at 2:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) An accused cannot invoke a self-defence plea after chasing and killing an assailant fleeing from the scene of a clash, the Supreme Court has said.

Jagdish Mali's family plans legal action against Mink?

January 19, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) The shocking report of eminent photo-journalist and Antara Mali's father Jagdish roaming disoriented and dishevelled on the streets of Mumbai has sent shockwaves across the film industry. However, people close to him are now planning to take legal action against model Mink Brar for spreading wrong information.

Salman feels photographer Jagdish Mali needs help

January 17, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Ailing ace photographer Jagdish Mali, who was seen walking in a semi-nude condition in a city suburb, needs help, actor Salman Khan says.

I'm the worst actor in 'Balika...' with best role: Shashank

January 8, 2013 at 5:35 PM

Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Playing the male lead in "Balika Vadhu" was no less than a miracle for Shashank Vyas who feels he didn't struggle enough to bag such a big project in the first go.

Only high growth does not make Gujarat a model: Pranab Bardhan

January 7, 2013 at 7:35 PM

Kolkata, Jan 7 (IANS) Weighing into the debate on Kerala versus Gujarat models of development, renowned economist Pranab Bardhan Monday said the high growth rate of Gujarat "does not make it a model" as its growth has not been accompanied by similar improvement in the welfare for the poor.

SilkAir to increase frequency of Hyderabad-Singapore flight

December 20, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 20 (IANS) SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will increase the frequency of its Hyderabad-Singapore flight to 10 a week from the current seven times.

Hired gun, killer of 100 people, shot dead in Ghaziabad

December 18, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Ghaziabad, Dec 18 (IANS) A prized contract killer, who claimed to have killed about 100 people, was shot dead in a gang war rivalry Tuesday morning at Tila More under Sahibabad police station of this city.

Contract killer shot dead in Ghaziabad

December 18, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Ghaziabad, Dec 18 (IANS) A notorious criminal who had carried out scores of contract killings was Tuesday shot dead in a gang war here, police said.

Delhi government defends FDI in retail

December 11, 2012 at 10:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The Delhi government Tuesday defended in the state legislature FDI in retail, stating that it suited India's ground realities.

Yeddyurappa formally launches Karnataka Janata Party, dares BJP to dissolve assembly

December 9, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Haveri (Karnataka), Dec 9 (ANI): Former Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, who quit the BJP last month, formally launched his Karnataka Janata Party (KJP) at a massive rally here today.

Congress under fire for controversial advertisement in Gujarat campaign

November 28, 2012 at 8:39 PM

Ahmedabad/ New Delhi, Nov.28 (ANI): The Congress party, which is the opposition in Gujarat, came under fire for a controversial advertisement on farmers' woes in the state.

Three die of gas poisoning in UP

November 23, 2012 at 1:54 PM

Lucknow, Nov 23 (IANS) Three workers died of methane gas poisoning Friday in an Uttar Pradesh sugar mill, police said.

Anti?Sinha posters come up near BJP office

November 22, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Posters critical of Yashwant Sinha appeared near the BJP's central office here Thursday, days after he demanded the resignation of party chief Nitin Gadkari over financial dealings of a company linked to him. The BJP has condemned the anti?Sinha posters.

'Thuppakki' - A taut action-thriller (Tamil Movie Review)

November 14, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Film: 'Thuppakki'; Director: A.R Murugadoss; Cast: Vijay, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyan, Jayaram, Mano Bala and Vidyut Jamwal; Rating: ***

Four killed in train-jeep crash in Rajasthan

November 9, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Jaipur, Nov 9 (IANS) Four people were killed, while one person was seriously wounded when a train rammed into the jeep they were in at an unmanned railway crossing in Rajasthan's Churu district Friday, police said.

Man kills nephew over quilt

November 2, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Gurgaon, Nov 2 (IANS) A man near Sohna town in Haryana killed his nephew over a row over sharing a quilt, police said Friday.

Activists seek justice for anti-Sikh riots victims, hold photo exhibition in northern India.

October 22, 2012 at 7:03 PM

Amritsar, Oct.22 (ANI): Activists sought justice for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims and held a photography exhibition here to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the tragedy.

'Guilty must be punished in anti-Sikh riot cases'

October 19, 2012 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Sikh activists Friday deplored the way the government has denied justice to the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots by not bringing the guilty to book.

Sulking Yeddyurappa skips BJP meet

September 26, 2012 at 6:19 PM

Surajkund (Haryana) Sep 26 (IANS) A sulking former BJP chief minister B.S.Yeddyurappa skipped the party's national executive meet here Wednesday, indicating division in the party's Karnataka unit.

Lucknow school is world's 'largest'

September 23, 2012 at 10:27 AM

Lucknow, Sep 23 (IANS) Starting from five students and a Rs.300 loan, a Lucknow school has travelled a long way to become the school with the most number of pupils in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records.

Student killed in celebratory fire in Ghaziabad

September 12, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Ghaziabad, Sep 12 (IANS) A management student was killed in celebratory firing at a wedding reception in Ghaziabad Wednesday, police said.

Minor allegedly raped by her tutor

September 10, 2012 at 9:30 PM

Ghaziabad, Sep 10 (IANS) A Class 9 student of a local public school was allegedly raped by her tutor in Modinagar in Ghaziabad. The incident occurred on Sep 7 but came to light Monday after the girl's mother lodged a complaint with the police.

Jagdish Tytler, Niranjan Patnaik booked in Odisha Congress violence case

September 8, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Senior Congress leader Jagdish Tytler and Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president Niranjan Patnaik on Saturday booked for the violence during the Congress rally here Thursday along with several other persons, police said...........

Jagdish Tytler, Niranjan Patnaik booked in Odisha Congress violence case

September 8, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Senior Congress leader Jagdish Tytler and Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president Niranjan Patnaik on Saturday booked for the violence during the Congress rally here Thursday along with several other persons, police said...........

Jagdish Tytler, others booked for Odisha rally violence

September 8, 2012 at 6:47 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 8 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Jagdish Tytler and Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president Niranjan Patnaik are among several people booked for the violence during the Congress rally here Thursday, police said Saturday.

Digvijay Singh condemns clashes outside Odisha Assembly

September 8, 2012 at 4:55 PM

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, Sep 8 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Saturday condemned the brutal assault on a woman constable during the clashes that broke outside the Odisha Assembly on Thursday, and added that stringent action must be taken against the accused.

Foreign arbitration awards beyond Indian courts' jurisdiction, says SC

September 6, 2012 at 7:51 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) In a boost to foreign investors, the Supreme Court Thursday held that if an Indian investor chooses to go for arbitration with a foreign company abroad, the Indian courts will then have no jurisdiction to interfere with such an arbitration award.

Karnataka MLAs' foreign jaunt draws flak

September 4, 2012 at 9:21 PM

New Delhi/ Bengaluru, Sept 4 (ANI): The political fraternity, in particular the Opposition and civil society members on Tuesday assailed the visit by 14 state lawmakers to the South American continent on the pretext of a 'study tour', while the state continues to reel under severe drought.

Professor critically wounded in Ghaziabad

August 21, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Ghaziabad, Aug 21 (IANS) A professor was critically wounded here Tuesday after three robbers shot him when he resisted their attempt to steal his car, police said.

Abhishek Verma calls fresh case politically motivated

August 9, 2012 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Naval war room leak case accused and businessman Abhishek Verma said in a special court here Thursday that he has been implicated in a false forgery case that was "politically motivated".

Court allows Sajjan Kumar's plea in 1984 riots case

August 3, 2012 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday allowed Congress leader Sajjan Kumar's plea to use the statements of a victim of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots to defend himself.

1984 riot:HC allow Sajjan kumar's plea

August 3, 2012 at 12:56 PM

The Delhi High court has allowed Congress leader Sajjan Kumar that he can use the statement of a victim to defend himself in the 1984 anti-Sikh riot case.

Court allows Sajjan Kumar's plea in 1984 riots case

August 3, 2012 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday allowed Congress leader Sajjan Kumar's plea to use the statements of a victim of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots to defend himself.

Revenue not the only aim of resource allocation, SC told

July 19, 2012 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The government Thursday told the Supreme Court that the "common good" as enshrined in the constitution and not just the consideration of financial gain was the touchstone of any policy for allocation of natural resources.

2G: SC to hold hearing on presidential reference

July 18, 2012 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday decided to hold hearing on the presidential reference to answer whether all natural resources other than the telecom spectrum could be allocated only through auction.

Akali Dal, SGPC oppose Tytler in Olympics delegation

July 9, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Chandigarh, July 9 (IANS) Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal Monday opposed the decision of the UPA government to depute controversial Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, whose name had figured in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi, to lead the country's delegation to the London Olympics.

SGPC rages against Tytler's inclusion in Olympic delegation

July 8, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Ludhiana/New Delhi, July 8 (ANI): Amid the ongoing row over former Congress MP Jagdish Tytler being included in the official delegation to the Olympics, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak (SGPC) President Avtar Singh Makkar on Sunday said that he would be writing a letter to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in protest of the former's inclusion.

Jagdish Shetter new CM of Karnataka, Gowda resigns

July 8, 2012 at 3:03 PM

Ultimately Jagdish Shetter declared as the new chief minister of Karnataka by BJP and replaced present chief minister D.V. Sadanand Gowda.

Shettar is Karnataka's new chief minister

July 8, 2012 at 12:32 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari Sunday formally announced Jagadish Shettar as the new chief minister of Karnataka, replacing D.V. Sadananda Gowda.

Shettar new Karnataka chief minister

July 8, 2012 at 11:28 AM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari Sunday announced Jagdish Shettar as the new chief minister of Karnataka replacing D.V. Sadananda Gowda.

Sadananda Gowda meets Advani; decision on leadership crisis on Sunday

July 7, 2012 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (ANI): The decision over the ongoing political impasse in Karnataka has been deferred till Sunday, with the highly anticipated meeting between the beleaguered chief minister Sadananda Gowda and the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) senior leadership failing to come to a conclusion.

'I will abide by BJP central leadership,' says Sadananda Gowda

July 7, 2012 at 5:44 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda on Saturday said that he was prepared to accept whatever decision is taken by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) central leadership.

Karnataka Political crisis: Jagdish Shettar to replace Sadanand Gowda

July 7, 2012 at 5:39 PM

The news coming from BJP headquarters states that the party core committee is considering to replace D V Sadanand Gowda with Karnataka's Rural Development Minister Jagadish Shettar as state?s new Chief Minister soon........

Jagdish Shettar likely to be new Karnataka Chief Minister

July 7, 2012 at 5:12 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) core group, which met here today decided to replace Sadananda Gowda with Jagdish Shettar as the Karnataka Chief Minister.

Abhishek Bacchan and Ajay Devgan seen in Chandgiram Akhara to promote "Bol Bachchan"

July 5, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgan and Rohit Shetty on Wednesday visited Chandgi Ram Akhara for the promotion of their upcoming comedy movie 'Bol Bachchan'. Many wrestlers and coaches from different Akharas were present on the occasion to welcome them.

Karnataka CM Gowda delighted over settlement with Cabinet colleagues

July 4, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Bangalore, July 4 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda on Wednesday expressed happiness over settlement with rebel Cabinet colleagues, who had tendered their resignations earlier over trust deficit issue.

Karnataka Government resembles 'daily wagers': Moily

July 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Coimbatore, July 3 (ANI): In the backdrop of the ongoing turmoil over a demand for a change of leadership in Karnataka, Corporate Affairs Minister M Veerapa Moily has compared the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government to daily wagers owing to the instability in its leadership

Karnataka Crisis: DV Sadanand Gowda refused to resign from CM post

June 30, 2012 at 11:14 AM

The political crisis in Karnataka became worsen when eight ministers of DV Sadananda Gowda's cabinet submitted their resignation papers to Chief Minister on Friday, seeking demand to replace state's CM from Gowda to Jagdish Shettar, the loyalist of former Chief Minister B S Yedyurappa.......

Karnataka Govt. in fresh crisis, eight ministers resign

June 29, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Bengaluru, June 29 (ANI): Hours after former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa's loyalists threatened the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) leadership with resignation by ten ministers, eight ministers resigned from the government, plunging the DV Sadananada Gowda led government into fresh crisis.

Ten Karnataka ministers to resign if Gowda stays CM: Yeddyurappa loyalists

June 29, 2012 at 7:40 PM

Bengaluru, New Delhi (ANI): Stepping up their demand to replace Karnataka Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda with Minister of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Jagdish Shettar, former chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa's supporters on Friday threatened resignation by ten ministers, if their demand was not met.

Yeddyurappa demands ouster of Sadananda Gowda, backs Jagdish Shettar for CM's post

June 28, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Bengaluru/ New Delhi, June 28 (ANI): Former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa on Thursday has once again raised the bogey against the current state chief DV Sadananda Gowda, demanding that Minister of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Jagdish Shettar replace Gowda by early next month.

Comedian Innocent elected AMMA president for fifth time

June 24, 2012 at 6:19 PM

Kochi, June 24 (IANS) Veteran comedian Innocent made a record when he was elected the president of the AMMA Sunday for the fifth time without any opposition.

Irked at illicit relationship, sons shoot mother-paramour dead

June 15, 2012 at 7:43 PM

Lucknow, June 15 (IANS) A couple, in a live-in relationship, were shot dead early Friday when they were asleep in their house in the Para locality on the outskirts of the state capital, police said.

Siddhartha Mukherjee, 19 others win Light of India awards

June 5, 2012 at 10:32 AM

New York, June 5 (IANS) Siddhartha Mukherjee, the Pulitzer prize winning Indian-American writer of the "The Emperor of All Maladies", a biography of cancer, has won one of the Light of India awards recognizing excellence of Indians living abroad.

19 NRIs honoured with Light of India awards

June 4, 2012 at 10:28 AM

New York, June 4 (IANS) Columbia University professor and economist Jagdish Bhagwati and noted author Amitav Ghosh are among 19 persons winning the Light of India awards recognizing excellence and the exemplary achievement of Indians living abroad.

1984 riots: Court rejects Sajjan Kumar's plea

June 2, 2012 at 7:03 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) A Delhi court hearing a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar Saturday dismissed his plea that the CBI was not relying on some documents given by a complainant and key prosecution witness.

1984 riots: Sajjan Kumar's plea dismissed

June 2, 2012 at 5:43 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) A Delhi court hearing a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar Saturday dismissed his plea that the CBI was not relying on some documents given by a complainant and key prosecution witness.

Court reserves order on Sajjan's plea

May 26, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) A Delhi court Saturday reserved its order on a plea of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a case against him saying that the probe agency (CBI) was not relying upon certain documents of the complainant and key prosecution witness in the case.

Sajjan Kumar accuses CBI of playing fraud

May 19, 2012 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Congress leader Sajjan Kumar Saturday told a Delhi court, where he is facing trial in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has played a fraud on him.

Modi to skip BJP meet? It's personal, aide says

May 16, 2012 at 8:42 PM

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, May 16 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is expected to skip the upcoming BJP National Executive meet in Mumbai, with an aide saying it will be his personal decision.

Court seeks CBI's reply on Sajjan Kumar's plea

May 15, 2012 at 9:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file its reply on Congress leader Sajjan Kumar's plea asking if witnesses can be confronted with their affidavits submitted to the commission set up to examine 1984 riot cases.

SC to look into scope of magistrate's order on cognizance of offence

May 11, 2012 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday said that it would examine the nature and scope of a magistrate's order while taking cognizance of an offence, more so when the court is confronted with the report of the investigating agency seeking the closure of the case.

Police officer shoots self, dies

May 9, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Gurgaon, May 9 (IANS) An assistant sub inspector with Haryana Police committed suicide by shooting himself with his service revolver, police said Wednesday.

Nupur Talwar points to inconsistencies in CBI probe

May 4, 2012 at 9:26 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Nupur Talwar Friday told the Supreme Court that there were several inconsistencies in the CBI investigation in the Aarushi Talwar-Hemraj double murder case in which she is an accused.

BJP expels seven rebel councillors

April 2, 2012 at 9:04 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday expelled seven rebel councillors for six years for filing nomination against party candidates in the April 15 Municipal Corporation of Delhi polls.

Satyajit Ray was a ruthless director, says son Sandip (Interview)

April 1, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) Two decades after the legendary Satyajit Ray's death, his son says the skill of being a "ruthless director" that he has inherited from his father is a prime reason for his success as a filmmaker.

Hackneyed and trite 'Bumboo' bores (IANS Movie Review - Rating:*)

March 31, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Film: Cast: Kavin Dave, Sharat Saxena, Sanjay Mishra, Sudhir Pandey, Sumit Kaul and Mandy Takhar; Director: Jagdish Rajpurohit; Rating: *

Delhi woman pushed by brothers from first floor, dies

March 30, 2012 at 10:22 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) In a freak accident, a 25-year-old girl died after being pushed from the first floor of her house by her two brothers when she tried to prevent the two from beating their mother, police said Friday.

Bihar Shatabdi Diwas: Nitish appreciates achievement of people of Bihar

March 19, 2012 at 11:27 AM

Bihar Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar honoured twenty people with ?Visishth Bihari Samman? during the celebration of Bihar Shatabdi Diwas Organized at the coronation park, New Delhi on 18th March 2012.

Former Bihar CMs Lalu, Mishra chargesheeted in fodder scam case

March 1, 2012 at 9:30 PM

Patna, March 1 (ANI): Former Bihar chief ministers Lalu Prasad Yadav and Jagannath Mishra were chargesheeted by a CBI court here on Thursday in connection with the 1996 multi-crore animal fodder scam.

Former Bihar CMs Lalu, Mishra chargesheeted in fodder scam case

March 1, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Patna, March 1 (ANI): Former Bihar chief ministers Lalu Prasad Yadav and Jagannath Mishra were chargesheeted by a CBI court here on Thursday in connection with the 1996 multi-crore animal fodder scam.