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

Gurunath spends night in lock-up, to be produced in court

May 25, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) After spending a night in the crime branch lock-up, Gurunath Meiyappan, son-in-law of BCCI chief N. Srinivasan is likely to be produced before a magistrate for remand here Saturday afternoon, police sources said.

IPL scam: Vindu, two others sent to police custody till May 28

May 24, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) A court Friday granted police the custody of Bollywood actor Vindu Dara Singh Randhawa and two others, allegedly involved in the IPL spot-fixing scam, till May 28.

Mumbai cops make 3 more arrests in IPL scam

May 21, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Inching ahead in the investigations into the IPL spot fixing scam, Mumbai police Tuesday arrested three more people, including Bollywood actor Vindu Dara Singh Randhawa, a bookie and a hawala operator, a top official said.

Vindu Dara Singh nabbed for IPL scam links

May 21, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) A Mumbai magistrate Tuesday sent Bollywood actor Vindu Dara Singh, who was arrested earlier Tuesday for suspected links in the spot-fixing scam in the ongoing IPL tournament, to police custody till May 24.

IPL Spot-fixing: Actor Vindu Dara Singh arrested in Mumbai

May 21, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Vindu Dara Singh, son of late actor Dara Singh, was arrested by the Mumbai police for his alleged role in the recently held Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing scandal.

Vindu Dara Singh nabbed for IPL scam links

May 21, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) In a high-profile development, Mumbai police Tuesday nabbed Bollywood actor Vindu Dara Singh for suspected links with the spot-fixing scam in the ongoing IPL tournament, officials said here.

IPL Spot-fixing: TV star Vindu Dara Singh arrested in Mumbai

May 21, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (ANI): Vindu Dara Singh, the actor son of the late wrestler-cum-actor Dara Singh, was arrested here today for his alleged role in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing scandal.

Tainted IPL trio to be produced in Delhi court after last round of questioning

May 21, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Tainted Indian premier League (IPL) cricketers S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan faced a last round of questioning by Delhi Police on Tuesday before being taken to a court in the city.

IPL scam: Sreesanth's phones, laptops seized; arrested quizzed jointly (Roundup)

May 18, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Mumbai/New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The probe into the IPL spot-match fixing scam was intensified Saturday with Mumbai police seizing the mobiles, iPhones and laptops of cricketer S.Sreesanth and his relative, bookie Jiju Janardhan while the three arrested players were jointly quizzed.

Top Mumbai cop says phones used to contact IPL bookies in India, Dubai and Pakistan

May 18, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime), Mumbai, Himanshu Roy revealed on Saturday 30 phones were used during the spot-fixing episode in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Mumbai police seize Sreesanth's phones, laptops, data cards

May 18, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Probing deeper into the IPL spot-match fixing scam, Mumbai police have seized the mobiles, iPhones, laptops, data cards and other personal belongings of cricketer S. Sreesanth and his relative-cum-bookie Jiju Janardhan, a top police officer said here Saturday.

Norwegian sovereign wealth fund investing $4bn in India

May 16, 2013 at 7:10 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Norway's sovereign wealth fund, Government Pension Fund Global, is investing $4 billion in India and is focused in the areas of oil and gas, shipping and hydropower, Norway's envoy to India has said.

Kumbh pots to parade through Britain

May 9, 2013 at 8:14 PM

London, May 9 (IANS) Hundreds of Hindus carrying ornate pots known as 'kumbhs' will parade through London, Manchester, Leicester and Dudley over the next three weeks.

Population stabilisation must for development: Azad

May 8, 2013 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Population stabilisation is a critical determinant of development and improvement in the quality of life, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said here Wednesday.

Opposition disrupts debate on food bill in Lok Sabha

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The government Monday tried its best to debate and pass the National Food Security Bill but could not as the opposition continued to disrupt the house over the coal blocks allocation issue.

Parliament disrupted over coal blocks allocation

May 6, 2013 at 3:04 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were repeatedly disrupted Monday as the BJP persisted with its demand for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks and other issues.

Parliament adjourned over coal blocks issue

April 29, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were adjourned till 2 p.m. Monday as the BJP demanded Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over the contentious issue of coal blocks allocation.

Unique soccer match played in Jaipur on Holi

March 27, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Jaipur, Mar 27 (ANI): Locals in Rajasthan played a unique soccer match on Monday dressed up as Hindu gods, movies stars, demons and politicians in the spirit of Holi, the festival of colours.

Lok Sabha concerned over women's safety

March 8, 2013 at 5:47 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Lok Sabha Friday expressed concern over the safety of women in the country with Speaker Meira Kumar calling for equal rights for them.

Delhi jeweller held for Rs.2.5 crore fraud

January 23, 2013 at 9:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) A 61-year-old jeweller was arrested here for cheating people to the tune of Rs.2.5 crore on the pretext of providing them handsome returns on investments of gold and cash, police said Wednesday.

Congress to discuss contemporary challenges at 'Chintan Shivir' in Jaipur

January 16, 2013 at 8:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 16 (ANI): Ahead of crucial assembly elections in five states this year and general elections in 2014, the Congress Party is going to discuss and concretise ways to be taken in future in order to face the challenges at its three-day 'Chintan Shivir' (brainstorming camp) starting from January 18 at in Jaipur.

Gujarat set for vote count, BJP confident

December 19, 2012 at 3:09 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 19 (IANS) Gujarat's ruling BJP was supremely confident ahead of Thursday's vote count following elections which exit polls say will see Chief Minister Narendra Modi get another five-year term.

Promise action against Delhi rapists, says BJP

December 19, 2012 at 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday criticised the government for doing little in the gang-rape case and once again demanded death sentence for the alleged attackers.

Gang-rape victim still critical, India cries for justice (Intro Roundup)

December 18, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Anger, grief and outrage ..it all spilled over Tuesday as a 23-year-old continued to battle for life in a Delhi hospital after being brutally tortured and gang-raped, becoming the anguished cynosure of a nation whose leaders spoke out in parliament and whose people took to the streets to voice their protest.

Rajasthan's Rs.10 crore fund for ceramic skills

December 18, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Jaipur, Dec 18 (IANS) Rajasthan Industries and Mines Minister Rajendra Pareek Tuesday announced a Rs.10-crore fund for skills development in the ceramics and glass sector and promised a customised package within two months to attract investment in this area.

Gang-rape victim still critical, India cries for justice (Roundup)

December 18, 2012 at 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Anger, grief and outrage.it all spilled over Tuesday as a 23-year-old continued to battle for life in a Delhi hospital after being brutally tortured and gang-raped, becoming the anguished cynosure of a nation whose leaders spoke out in parliament and whose people took to the streets to voice their protest.

Lok Sabha anguished over Delhi gang-rape

December 18, 2012 at 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Lok Sabha Tuesday expressed concern over the torture and gang-rape of a young woman in Delhi and asked the government to take stern steps against the culprits.

Jaya Bachchan turns emotional, says 'Parliament has no time for women'

December 18, 2012 at 1:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MP and actor Jaya Bachchan on Tuesday turned emotional during the discussion on the gang-rape of a 23-year-old on a moving bus in Delhi, and said that Parliament has no time for women.

Two-phased assembly polls concludes in Gujarat with minor firing incident

December 17, 2012 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Dec. 17 (ANI): After a record 70 percent voting in the first phase, around 68 to 69 percent polling was recorded in the second and last phase of Gujarat assembly elections on Monday.

India to fortify ties with energy exporting nations

December 13, 2012 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) India would enhance relations with energy exporting countries and strategise with international markets to meet its growing energy needs, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Thursday.

'Government priority is to streamline design education'

December 13, 2012 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The government's priority is to streamline design and branding education to enable Indian industries gain a competitive edge, said Saurabh Chandra, secretary of the department of industrial policy and promotion, at a design summit here Thursday.

Joshi should clarify stance on 2G spectrum, says Congress

November 23, 2012 at 12:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chief and BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi should clarify his stance on the controversy over the 2G spectrum losses mentioned in the draft report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), union minister Manish Tewari said Friday.

Vadodara's mugger menace returns to haunt

November 11, 2012 at 10:51 AM

Vadodara, Nov 11 (IANS) It's a scene seen on wildlife channels. In East Africa, a herd of wildebeests bends down at a river or waterhole to quench their thirst. Suddenly, a large Nile crocodile bursts out of the water, grabs a surprised animal and takes it towards deeper water to drown and devour it. In September and October this year, this scene was replicated nearer home in Gujarat - this time with human victims.

19 nations to participate in Indian Ocean Rim meet

October 26, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Gurgaon, Oct 26 (IANS) Delegates from over 19 countries will be attending the Indian Ocean Rim - Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) meet here from Oct 29 to Nov 2, a government official said Friday.

Single agency proposed for Bhiwadi's development

September 19, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Bhiwadi (Rajasthan), Sep 19 (IANS) Rajasthan will consider a single nodal agency to oversee industrial development in this key town, as it goes for the next phase of expansion by doubling the area earmarked for industrial units.

Diesel price hike will be double whammy: India Inc. leaders

September 14, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Kolkata, Sep 14 (IANS) The government's move to raise diesel prices by Rs.5 a litre has come under strong criticism from members of India Inc. who foresee a double whammy of slow economic growth and higher inflation.

Parliament disrupted, quota bill introduced

September 5, 2012 at 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) The government Wednesday introduced amid commotion a bill in the Rajya Sabha to guarantee job promotions in the government for Dalits and tribals even as BJP protests against the allocation of coal mines led to repeated adjournment of parliament.

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day

September 5, 2012 at 12:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Continuing protests for the 11th day by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over coal block allocations forced adjournment of the Lok Sabha Wednesday, even as members from the Samajwadi Party joined the protests inside the house against the promotions quota.

Modi attacked for malnutrition remark

August 30, 2012 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Thursday drew flak for his "flippant" remark that malnutrition in his state was due to women, especially young girls, becoming "more beauty conscious" and watching their weight.

Government cannot be linked to 2002 massacre: Gujarat

August 29, 2012 at 6:27 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 29 (IANS) The Gujarat government Wednesday said the conviction of former minister Mayaben Kodnani in the Naroda Patiya massacre did not in any way mean that the BJP regime was linked to the killings during the 2002 riots.

Documentary explores 'Jana Gana Mana' spirit

August 14, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) National anthems worldwide often become ritualised with its adherents paying little attention to the words or their underlying meaning. As India prepares to celebrate its 65th Independence Day Wednesday, a new documentary seeks to search for the essence of the country's national anthem.

UP Khap diktat outrages women politicians, activists

July 13, 2012 at 5:36 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Reacting to the decision of a Khap panchayat (community council) in an Uttar Pradesh village - banning love marriages and restricting movement of women out of homes - women politicians and activists Friday came down hard on the feudal outfits, saying "they do not have any legal recognition".

Women activists slam feudal panchayats, demand action

July 13, 2012 at 3:57 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Reacting to the decision of a Khap panchayat (community council) in an Uttar Pradesh village - banning love marriages and restricting movement of women out of homes - women activists Friday came down hard on the feudal bodies, saying "they do not have any legal recognition".

Khap panchayats do not have credibility: Girija Vyas

July 13, 2012 at 12:13 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): With a khap panchayat in Uttar Pradesh issuing a Taliban style diktat on women, former National Commission for Women chairperson, Girija Vyas, on Friday said such panchayats do not have any legal recognition, and added that there is no compulsion to go ahead with their orders as they have no credibility.

Girija Vyas condemns Guwahati molestation case, calls for 'change in mindset'

July 13, 2012 at 12:13 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Condemning the Guwahati molestation case, former National Commission for Women chairperson Girija Vyas said on Friday that there is a need for a change in the mindset to prevent such incidents from taking place.

CBI Charge sheets Ashok Chavan, others in Adarsh society scam

July 4, 2012 at 5:33 PM

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Wednesday filed a charge sheet in multi-crore Adarsh Housing Society scam case against 13 persons including former Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ashok Chavan at a special CBI court in Mumbai..................

President Patil gives away awards to Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic, Pali Prakrit scholars

June 19, 2012 at 7:52 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil today conferred certificates of honour to scholars of Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic languages and Pali/Prakrit.

TV actor Sachin Parikh prefers negative roles

June 18, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) TV actor Sachin Parikh, who is seen as wife-beater Jagan Mehta in "Kuch Toh Log Kahenge", says he enjoys playing negative characters as they are more challenging, and hopes to move to Bollywood soon.

Two get bail in Adarsh scam

June 7, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Two accused in the Adarsh Housing Society scam were granted bail by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court here Thursday after the probe agency failed to file a chargesheet against them within the stipulated 60-day period.

Seven get bail in Adarsh scam

May 29, 2012 at 2:55 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court Tuesday granted bail to seven of the nine people arrested for their alleged involvement in the Adarsh Housing Society scam in March and April.

Government sets up panel to review poverty line

May 24, 2012 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The government Thursday set up a technical panel to review the Tendulkar Committee methodology for deciding the poverty line for which it has under increasing criticism in recent months.

Great budget session, says UPA; others slam it

May 22, 2012 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) For a change, the budget session of parliament that ended Tuesday saw fewer disruptions. But it also witnessed a cabinet minister's exit, an unprecedented cartoon row and a war between the treasury and opposition benches over a proposed intelligence hub.

Vidya Balan bags another endorsement deal (With Image)

May 21, 2012 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) National Award winning actress Vidya Balan has been roped in as the brand ambassador of new range of Aliva, one of the popular snacks brand.

Kids need counselling on networking sites: Experts

May 17, 2012 at 9:06 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Children addicted to social networking sites without understanding their implications are falling victim to grudges which move from cyberspace to the real world, say police, teachers and psychologists.

Indie film 'Kshay' to release June 15

May 17, 2012 at 7:14 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) After wowing the international audience, debutant director Karan Gour's Indie film "Kshay", a black-and-white drama, is set for a theatrical release June 15.

'Balika Vadhu' celebrates its 1,000th episode

May 15, 2012 at 12:50 AM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Anjum Farooqi, who plays the role of Gehna on Colors' "Balika Vadhu", said she feels great to be associated with such a show, as it celebrated its 1,000th episode Monday.

Congress MP breaks down over Gujarat police action

May 2, 2012 at 8:54 PM

New DelhiAhmedabad, May 2 (IANS) A Congress MP from Gujarat, Prabha Kishor Taviad, broke down in the Lok Sabha Wednesday as her colleague Girija Vyas recounted how she was allegedly punched and dragged by the hair by Gujarat Police to prevent her from reaching the venue of a function being presided over by state Chief Minister Narendra Modi. The Gujarat government defended the police action saying it was out of 'compulsion'.

Congress MP breaks down in Lok Sabha over Gujarat police action

May 2, 2012 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) A Congress MP from Gujarat, Prabha Kishor Taviad, broke down in the Lok Sabha Wednesday as her colleague Girija Vyas recounted how she was allegedly punched and dragged by the hair by Gujarat Police to prevent her from reaching the venue of a function being presided over by state Chief Minister Narendra Modi. MPs condemned the incident and demanded justice for Kishor.

BJP taken to task in parliament over alleged police harassment of Gujarat Congress MP

May 2, 2012 at 3:54 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faced flak in Parliament on Wednesday when Congress lawmaker Girija Vyas highlighted the alleged police harassment of a Congress Member of Parliament from Gujarat.

Adarsh scam: Two more arrested, judicial custody for seven accused

April 3, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday arrested two senior Maharashtra bureaucrats for their alleged involvement in the Adarsh housing scam, while a special court sent seven bureaucrats and army officers, arrested last month, to judicial custody till April 17.

Adarsh scam: Two detained for interrogation

April 3, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday detained two senior Maharashtra bureaucrats for questioning in the Adarsh housing society scam, an official said.

Sound of music once more - on Indian TV channels

April 2, 2012 at 1:17 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Television music channels in India were long ago taken over by adventure, love and fashion-based reality shows. But melody is slowly making a comeback on the small screen thanks to new channels that are offering Bollywood numbers from different eras 24X7.

India says no BRICS candidate for World Bank

March 26, 2012 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) India Monday said the BRICS forum of emerging countries have no plans to field or rally behind a common candidate to head the World Bank, but stressed that it supported "an open and merit-based process".

BRICS summit faces Syria wall

March 26, 2012 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) While there is a broad consensus on pushing global governance reforms, the BRICS summit of the five major emerging economies here may hit the Syria wall with Russia and China fiercely opposed to regime change and India, Brazil and South Africa backing the Arab League-backed UN resolution.

BRICS to sign pacts for trade in local currencies

March 26, 2012 at 5:44 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The five major emerging economies of BRICS -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- are set to inject greater economic momentum into their grouping by signing two pacts for promoting intra-BRICS trade at the fourth summit of their leaders here Thursday.

Antony says Pawar is a valued UPA coalition colleague

March 21, 2012 at 9:28 PM

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Wednesday said he was not inclined to comment on Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar's reported concern over Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's latest remarks on working with UPA allies.

Antony says Pawar is a valued UPA coalition colleague

March 21, 2012 at 12:14 PM

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Wednesday said he was not inclined to comment on Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar's reported concern over Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's latest remarks on working with UPA allies.

India asks BRICS academics to build default "go to" institutions

March 5, 2012 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, Mar.5 (ANI): India's Sherpa to BRICS New Delhi Summit and Secretary, Economic Relations in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sudhir Vyas, today asked scholars and experts from BRICS nations to strive for building the world's default "go to" institutions and agendas to meet global challenges.

India asks BRICS academics to build default "go to" institutions

March 5, 2012 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Mar.5 (ANI): India's Sherpa to BRICS New Delhi Summit and Secretary, Economic Relations in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sudhir Vyas, today asked scholars and experts from BRICS nations to strive for building the world's default "go to" institutions and agendas to meet global challenges.

Himachal Pradesh villagers observe self-imposed silence

February 18, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Goshal (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 18 (ANI): People in Goshal village of Himachal Pradesh observe self-imposed silence for approximately forty-five days in memory of their local deity, Maharishi Gautam, who meditates during this time.

Himachal Pradesh villagers observe self-imposed silence

February 18, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Goshal (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 18 (ANI): People in Goshal village of Himachal Pradesh observe self-imposed silence for approximately forty-five days in memory of their local deity, Maharishi Gautam, who meditates during this time.

Congress slams BJP Govt. in Uttarakhand for misgovernance

January 24, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Dehradun, Jan 24 (ANI): Congress leader Girija Vyas on Tuesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government in Uttarakhand for changing five chief ministers in six years, and said that the people of the state are harried with atrocities and lethargy of the latter.

Girija Vyas condemns shoe-hurling incident on Rahul Gandhi

January 24, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Dehradun, Jan 24 (ANI): Congress leader Girija Vyas on Tuesday condemned the shoe attack on Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, stating that the latter is receiving enough love from the public and such insane people should be ignored.

Modi Govt. moves Supreme Court over Lokayukta appointment

January 19, 2012 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Jan 19 (ANI): A day after the Gujarat High Court upheld the appointment of appointment of Justice (retired) RA Mehta as the state's Lokayukta, the Narendra Modi Government on Thursday challenged this verdict in the Supreme Court.

Modi Govt. moves Supreme Court over Lokayukta appointment

January 19, 2012 at 2:31 PM

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Jan 19 (ANI): A day after the Gujarat High Court upheld the appointment of appointment of Justice (retired) RA Mehta as the state's Lokayukta, the Narendra Modi Government on Thursday challenged this verdict in the Supreme Court.

Modi Govt. to move Supreme Court over Lokayukta appointment issue

January 18, 2012 at 8:17 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 18 (ANI): With the Gujarat High Court upholding the appointment of appointment of Justice (retired) RA Mehta as the state's Lokayukta, the Narendra Modi Government will now appeal against this verdict in the Supreme Court.

Modi Govt. to move Supreme Court over Lokayukta appointment issue

January 18, 2012 at 6:56 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 18 (ANI): With the Gujarat High Court upholding the appointment of appointment of Justice (retired) RA Mehta as the state's Lokayukta, the Narendra Modi Government will now appeal against this verdict in the Supreme Court.

Social work exchange programme commences between India and US

December 11, 2011 at 10:51 AM

Washington, Dec 11 (ANI): Social work students from India and the University of Chicago are participating in the new international exchange programme, to learn about each other's cultures and how organizations in both the countries confront poverty and economic disadvantages.

Girija Vyas urges political parties to allow Parliament to function

November 24, 2011 at 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (ANI): Congress leader Girija Vyas has urged all political parties to allow functioning of the Parliament during the ongoing Winter Session.

Khurshid terms Sanjeev Bhatt's release a tribute to Indian legal system

October 17, 2011 at 11:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): Hours after a sessions court in Ahmedabad granted bail to Gujarat cadre Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjeev Bhatt, Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday termed the verdict to be a tribute to the Indian legal system and the judges.

IIT students' satellite 'Jugnu' to be launched into space

October 12, 2011 at 1:26 PM

Kanpur, Oct 12 (ANI): A satellite built by students of IIT Kanpur, 'Jugnu', was launched with the latest version of India's indigenous Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.

Bhatt case: Ahmedabad Court adjourns order on remand revision plea till Oct. 10

October 7, 2011 at 2:59 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 7 (ANI): A local court here on Friday adjourned till Monday (October 10) the pronouncement of order on the maintainability of the remand revision application filed by the Gujarat Government seeking custody of arrested Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjeev Bhatt.

BJP's naked dictatorship is manifest in full force in Gujarat: Congress

October 3, 2011 at 8:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (ANI): In an apparent reference to the arrest of suspended Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjeev Bhatt, Congress Party on Monday blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for vendetta politics and gagging the voices of dissent.

Gujarat Govt. committed to ensure that 2002 riots case victims get justice: Vyas

September 12, 2011 at 8:02 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 12 (ANI): Welcoming the Supreme Court's verdict into the 2002 Gulbarg Society massacre case, the Gujarat Government on Monday expressed its commitment to ensure that the victims get justice as early as possible

Gujarat Health Minister denies HIV infection during treatment

September 11, 2011 at 7:38 PM

Ahmedabad/Junagadh, Sep 11 (ANI): Gujarat Health Minister Jay Narayan Vyas on Sunday contradicted reports that at least 23 children, suffering from blood disease, were infected with HIV during blood transfusion in a government hospital in Junagadh town.

Gujarat Government slams Chidabaram for intemperate remarks

August 13, 2011 at 6:02 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug.13 (ANI): The Gujarat government has taken serious exception to the statement made by Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram in which he is reported to have instigated police officers posted in the state to revolt against the provincial authorities.

Gujarat riots: Modi Govt. chargesheets top cop

August 13, 2011 at 2:11 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug.13 (ANI): The Gujarat government on Saturday chargesheeted senior police officer Rahul Sharma for alleged misconduct in not submitting the original compact discs containing mobile phone call records related to the 2002 communal riots.

President Patil gives away 'Certificate of Honour', Maharshi Badrayan Vyas Samman'

May 6, 2011 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, May 6(ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil today gave away the 'Certificate of Honour' and the 'Maharshi Badrayan Vyas Samman' to 51 recipients for the years 2008 and 2009.

We are trying to make Delhi safer: Girija Vyas

March 22, 2011 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): National Commission for Women chairperson Girija Vyas on Tuesday said the commission is trying its best to make Delhi safer for women.

Girija Vyas calls for collective responsibility in combating crime against women

March 11, 2011 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): In the backdrop of the murder of 21-year-old Delhi University student Radhika Tanwar, National Commission for Women chairperson Girija Vyas on Friday urged the people to act together and responsibly to combat crime against women in the country.

Delhi student killed, incident shocks city

March 8, 2011 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Mar 8 (ANI): The killing of Radhika Tanwar, a second-year degree student, on the International Women's Day has shamed the national capital with political leaders condemning the incident described it to be really sad, as it took place at a time when the nation is talking of women empowerment.

India celebrates International Women's Day

March 8, 2011 at 3:31 PM

New Delhi, Mar 8(ANI): International Women's Day is being celebrated across the country on Tuesday to mark the achievement of women in different spheres of life.

India celebrates International Women's Day

March 8, 2011 at 1:01 PM

New Delhi, Mar 8(ANI): International Women's Day is being celebrated across the country on Tuesday to mark the achievement of women in different spheres of life.

Impossible to detect Congo fever virus-infected animals, says Gujarat Health Minister

February 8, 2011 at 12:48 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 8 (ANI): Expressing concern on the global speculation over the potentially lethal Congo fever disease, Gujarat Health Minister Jay Narayan Vyas has said it is humanly impossible to detect animals infected with the virus.

Girija Vyas pulls up Mayawati Govt. over rising rape cases in UP

February 7, 2011 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi/Lucknow, Feb 7 (ANI): In the backdrop of the brutal attack on a minor Dalit girl in Uttar Pradesh, National Commission for Women chairperson Girija Vyas on Monday criticized the state administration and the police for their handling of the rape and abduction cases.

Govt. hospitals in Ahmedabad gear up to fight Congo virus

January 21, 2011 at 9:46 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 21 (ANI): The government hospitals here have been put on high alert on Friday after the demise of a 30-year-old woman due to Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF).

Omar goes for major administrative reshuffle in J-K

August 26, 2010 at 9:59 PM

Srinagar, Aug.26 (ANI): In a major administrative reshuffle, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday ordered transfer of several senior civil and police officials.

Wind energy, a success in remote areas of Rajashthan

July 31, 2010 at 8:38 PM

Sikar (Rajashthan), July 31 (ANI): Windmills are turning out to be a major hit in the remote areas of Rajashthan and leading to better electricity generation and development of the area in which the windmills have been set up.

Congress demands justice in RTI activist killing case

July 22, 2010 at 9:41 PM

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, July 22 (ANI): Congress Party on Thursday demanded justice should be done in the murder case of a Right to Information activist in Gujarat.

PM arrives in Frankfurt en route to Toronto

June 25, 2010 at 10:41 PM

Frankfurt, June 25 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, arrived in the German city of Frankfurt shortly after 5.30 p.m. local time on Friday. e was received by senior German protocol officers, India's Ambassador to Germany Sudhir Vyas and India's Consul-General to Germany and Frankfurt Ajit Kumar.