Pimpri Raja

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

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

Air India outplay Punjab for hockey title

June 10, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Pune, June 10 (IANS) A well-drilled and disciplined Air India routed defending champions Punjab 6-2 in the final of the third Hockey India senior men's National championship at the Dhyan Chand Stadium, Pimpri, near here Monday.

National Hockey: Big win for Namdhari, Railways

May 29, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Pune, May 29 (IANS) One-sided matches continued to be the trend as fancied teams won their respective outings comfortably in the third Hockey India senior men's National Championship here Wednesday.

Hockey India National championship in Pune

May 24, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Pune, May 24 (IANS) The third Hockey India (HI) Senior Men's National Championship will be held at the Shiv Chhattrapati sports complex here and Major Dhyan Chand Hockey stadium, Pimpri from May 28 to June 10.

Maharashtra traders to protest tax

May 15, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) The trading community protesting the proposed Local Body Tax (LBT) Wednesday announced a jail bharo agitation all over Maharashtra from Thursday if their demands were not met.

Tax stalement continues in Maharashtra, traders on strike

May 8, 2013 at 7:12 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) A large number of retailers, wholesellers and manufacturers in Mumbai remained on strike for the third day Wednesday and their counterparts in Thane, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad them as the stalemate over Local Body Tax (LBT) in Maharashtra continued as the state government did not give in to their demand.

Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad traders on indefinite strike against new tax

May 8, 2013 at 3:28 PM

Pune, May 8 (IANS) Retail markets in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad remained closed Wednesday after more than 30,000 retailers the two cities in western Maharashtra went on an indefinite strike protesting the Local Body Tax (LBT), an official here said.

Indian delegation to meet IOC members in Lausanne

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): An official delegation will be travelling to Lausanne, Switzerland to attend a meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Congress using JPC to subvert truth on 2G scandal: Jaitley

April 19, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Bangalore, April 19 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley Friday accused the Congress of using the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to "subvert" the truth about airwave allocation corruption scandal.

Rajnath meets farmers in drought affected areas of Maharashtra

April 1, 2013 at 5:16 PM

BJP National President Rajnath Singh has said that Farmers living in drought affected areas facing an acute agrarian crisis. Drought has adversely affected more than 11000 villages of Maharashtra and nearly 50 percent crops in more than 3500 villages have been damaged.

D Raja urges Tamil Nadu Government to take stringent actions on LTTE

March 28, 2013 at 5:06 PM

Chennai, Mar 28 (ANI): Communist party of India (CPI) General Secretary, D Raja on Thursday expressed his disappointment over the Tamil Nadu Government's response on the anti-Sri-Lankan resolution, and urged the state government to take action in the wake of the Tamil Nadu State Assembly's resolution.

'Karuppampatti' - Ajmal's portfolio as an actor (With Image)

March 11, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Chennai, March 11 (IANS) Southern actor Ajmal Ameer says the four different looks he sports in upcoming Tamil romantic-drama "Karuppampatti" will be his portfolio as an actor.

India prove too strong for Guam, win 4-0

March 4, 2013 at 7:45 PM

Yangon, Mar 4 (IANS) India breezed past Guam 4-0 for their second consecutive win in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup 2014 qualifiers at the Yangon Training Centre here Monday.

'Bombay Talkies' a result of passion for Indian cinema: KJo

February 19, 2013 at 11:36 AM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Filmmaker Karan Johar, who has shot a 20-minute film "Bombay Talkies" along with three other directors, says the "different" project is a result of passion for Indian cinema.

Pakistan wants to improve relations with India, Afghanistan: Ashraf

February 17, 2013 at 10:02 AM

Islamabad, Feb 17 (ANI): Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said his nation wants to improve ties with all its neighbours including India and Afghanistan to keep the region stable and peaceful.

Qawwalis, sufi music win foreigner's hearts in Pushkar

February 16, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Pushkar (Rajasthan), Feb 16 (IANS) Music knows no boundary, nor language - and going by the performances and response at the ongoing Blue Lotus Music Festival here, it holds true as foreign tourists flocked to the town, and swayed and grooved to the tunes of qawwali and sufi music.

Pak seeking latest military hardware from UK

February 13, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Islamabad, Feb. 13 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has asked the United Kingdom to provide latest military hardware to Pakistan.

Surajkund Fair witnessed record visitors of 1.42 lakh on a single day

February 12, 2013 at 3:19 PM

The 27th Surajkund International Crafts Mela witnesses a milestone in its history when it saw a record footfall of over 142,000 people in a single day. Sources claims that it was the highest footfall in the history of Surajkund

22 killed as Taliban attack army camp in Pakistan

February 2, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Islamabad, Feb 2 (IANS) At least 22 people were killed and a dozen injured Saturday when a military camp came under a fierce attack from heavily-armed Taliban rebels in Pakistan's northwest, media reports said.

NAB official's death 'a dark mystery', says daily

January 24, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Islamabad, Jan 24 (IANS) The death of a National Accountability Bureau (NAB) official investigating a case against Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf was a dark mystery, a daily said Thursday, describing the country's anti-corruption agency as a big tool to beat opponents.

Wealthy Indian man splashes 14k pounds on gold shirt to impress ladies

January 5, 2013 at 11:11 AM

London, Jan. 5 (ANI): A man from Pune, Maharashtra, spent 14,000 pounds on a solid gold shirt in the hope that it will attract attention from females.

Jinnah remembered on birthday

December 25, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Islamabad, Dec 25 (IANS) Pakistan Tuesday paid tribute to Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of the country, on his 136th birth anniversary.

Healthcare firm wins CSI award for excellence in I-T

December 3, 2012 at 5:33 PM

Kochi, Dec 3 (IANS) Amrita Technologies, a leader in healthcare informatics solutions, Monday won the "CSI I-T Excellence Award 2012" in the Health Care Infrastructure and Solutions Category of the Computer Society of India, the largest association of I-T professionals in the country.

Ex-Pak skipper Ramiz says India can 'brownwash' England

November 21, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Islamabad, Nov. 21 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja believes that India can go on to 'brownwash' England in the ongoing Test series if they win the second match of the series starting November 23 in Mumbai.

Former Pak captain Ramiz rubbishes Brit author's 2011 Mohali match-fixing claims

November 15, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Lahore, Nov. 15 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has rubbished the match-fixing claims made by British journalist Ed Hawkins in his yet to be released book.

Kanimozhi plays down inclusion in Parliamentary Standing Committee

October 5, 2012 at 3:58 PM

Chennai, Oct 5 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi on Friday played down her inclusion in the Parliamentary Standing Committee, saying all Members of Parliament are in the panel.

Why did Nargis Fakhri cry?

September 29, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actress Nargis Fakhri paid her obeisance at the famous Andheri Ka Raja Ganapati here, but the atmosphere moved her to tears.

Richa Chaddha to shoot for 'Ram Leela'? (Movie Snippets)

September 4, 2012 at 7:37 PM

Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) The shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Ram Leela" has reportedly started here and "Gangs Of Wasseypur" fame actress Richa Chaddha is likely to join the cast and crew soon.

BJP welcomes CBI raids on suspect coal block allottees, but bays for PM's blood

September 4, 2012 at 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday welcomed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raids in connection with the coal blocks allocation issue, and pressed their demand for Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's resignation.

Pak PM Ashraf forms new committee to probe Aafia Siddiqui case

August 29, 2012 at 1:23 PM

Islamabad, Aug. 29 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has constituted a high profile four-member committee to look into the case of Dr Aafia Siddiqui.

Food bill based on 'narrow vision', say activists

August 28, 2012 at 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Activists Tuesday protested the National Food Security Bill, which seeks to provide legal entitlement of food grain to 63 percent of the country's population, saying it was based on a "narrow vision".

Pak troops kill Afghan militants ahead of PM Ashraf's Kabul visit

July 19, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Islamabad, July 19 (ANI): Ahead of the Pakistan prime minister's maiden visit to Afghanistan on Thursday to discuss cross-border attacks being mounted by Afghan militants on Pakistan, Pakistani troops reportedly killed six Afghan militants in a cross-border attack in Chitral.

Left parties to meet June 21 to discuss presidential poll

June 16, 2012 at 3:35 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Leaders of the Left parties will be meeting here June 21 to discuss the presidential election, officials said Saturday.

After 15 months in Tihar jail, A. Raja heads to Parliament

May 16, 2012 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): A day after he walked out of Tihar Jail after securing bail in the 2G spectrum allocation scam, former Telecom Minister A. Raja went to Parliament on Wednesday.

Raja attends Lok Sabha

May 16, 2012 at 1:22 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Former telecommunications minister A. Raja attended parliament Wednesday, a day after he was released from Tihar Jail after getting bail in the 2G spectrum case.

'2G case looks as if it is getting diluted', says Jayalalithaa on Raja getting bail

May 15, 2012 at 9:38 PM

Chennai/Perambalur, May 15 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Tuesday said that the 2G spectrum case looks, as if it is getting 'diluted'.

Karunanidhi delighted over Raja getting bail in 2G case

May 15, 2012 at 9:38 PM

Chennai/New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M. Karunanidhi on Tuesday expressed his delight over former Telecom Minister A. Raja getting bail in the 2G spectrum case.

2G Case: Delhi Court to pronounce order on A Raja's bail plea

May 15, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): A Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Delhi is expected to give its order on the bail plea of former telecom minister A Raja in connection with the multi-crore 2G spectrum scam.

After 15 months, Raja is out of jail (Roundup)

May 15, 2012 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) After 15 gruelling months, former telecom minister and DMK leader A. Raja walked out of Tihar Jail here Tuesday after getting bail in the 2G spectrum case with a rider that he can't visit his former office or his home state Tamil Nadu without permission.

DMK supporters celebrate Raja's release

May 15, 2012 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Scores of DMK supporters, gathered outside a Delhi court Tuesday, cheered out loud on hearing that their leader and former communications minister A. Raja was granted bail in the 2G scam case.

DMK will stand by Raja, says Karunanidhi

May 15, 2012 at 9:15 PM

Chennai, May 15 (IANS) DMK patriarch M. Karunanidhi Tuesday expressed his happiness at party leader and former telecom minister A. Raja being freed on bail in the 2G spectrum case, and said the party will stand by him.

Key points of Raja's bail order

May 15, 2012 at 9:14 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Former telecom minister A. Raja, who has been in jail since February 2011, was Tuesday granted bail in the 2G spectrum allocation case but with the rider that he could neither visit the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) nor his home state Tamil Nadu.

Bail not end of 2G, more accused soon, says BJP

May 15, 2012 at 9:14 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) With a special CBI court granting bail to former telecom minister A. Raja in the 2G spectrum case,the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday said this was not the end of the case and hinted that Home Minister P. Chidambaram could be the next accused in the case.

Raja granted bail, can't visit DoT or Tamil Nadu (Fourth Lead)

May 15, 2012 at 9:14 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Former communications minister A. Raja, who has been in Delhi's Tihar jail for the last 15 months, was Tuesday granted bail in the 2G spectrum allocation case but with the rider that he could neither visit the department of telecommunications (DoT) nor his home state Tamil Nadu.

Raja walks out of Tihar jail after getting bail in 2G case (Update)

May 15, 2012 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Former Telecom Minister A. Raja walked out of the Tihar Jail here on Tuesday evening after spending over 15 months for his alleged role in the 2G scam.

'It's a democratic process, says Swamy on Raja getting bail in 2G case

May 15, 2012 at 4:26 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday said there is no point in keeping a person inside the jail beyond the point where he cannot interfere with the trial process and witnesses.

DMK workers celebrate Raja's bail

May 15, 2012 at 4:26 PM

Chennai, May 15 (IANS) DMK party workers in Perambalur Tuesday burst crackers and distributed sweets after party MP and former telecom minister A. Raja was granted bail in the 2G spectrum case.

Raja gets bail, can't visit DoT or Tamil Nadu (Third Lead)

May 15, 2012 at 2:42 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Former communications minister A. Raja, who has been in jail since February 2011, was Tuesday granted bail in the 2G spectrum allocation case but with the rider that he could neither visit the department of telecommunications (DoT) nor his home state Tamil Nadu.

Raja to walk out of Tihar jail; BJP wants bigger names to be caught soon

May 15, 2012 at 2:34 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Hours after a Delhi court granted bail to former Telecom Minister A. Raja who is facing trial in the 2G spectrum case, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday said the law is taking its own course, but emphasized that action should also be taken now against other big names involved in the scam.

Raja gets bail after 15 months in jail

May 15, 2012 at 1:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Former communications minister A. Raja, who has been in jail since February last year, was Tuesday granted bail in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

A. Raja gets bail in 2G case

May 15, 2012 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): A Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Delhi on Tuesday granted bail to former telecom minister A Raja in connection with the multi-crore 2G spectrum scam.

A Raja grants bail; set to move after 15 months

May 15, 2012 at 1:23 PM

Former Telecom Minister and DMK leader A Raja, who was in jail for his alleged role in infamous 2G Spectrum allocation case, today finally became successful in receiving bail from a special CBI trial court in Delhi..............

Former minister A. Raja gets bail

May 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) A special CBI court Tuesday here granted bail to former telecom minister A. Raja, an accused in the 2G spectrum case. He has been in jail since Feb 2, 2011.

Court reserves order on Raja's bail plea

May 11, 2012 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court Friday reserved for May 15 its order on the bail plea of former telecom minister A. Raja, arrested in the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

Sack Raja Bhaiyya from UP cabinet, demands BSP

May 11, 2012 at 5:18 PM

Lucknow, May 11 (IANS) The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Friday asked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav to drop cabinet colleague Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya as he symbolises the "goonda (goon) raaj" in the state.

Court defers orders on Raja's bail plea till May 15

May 11, 2012 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 11(ANI): The verdict on the highly anticipated bail plea filed by former Telecom Minister and key accused in the multi- crore 2G spectrum scam, A Raja was deferred till May 15 by a special Delhi court on Friday.

Court reserves A Raja's bail plea order till May 15

May 11, 2012 at 3:37 PM

Former Union Telecom Minister A Raja, who is currently in Tihar Jail for his alleged connection in 2G Spectrum scam will remain in jail till the next four more days as a special CBI court today has reserved its order on his bail application till May 15...............

Court reserves order on Raja's bail plea

May 11, 2012 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) special court Friday reserved for May 15 its order on former telecom minister A. Raja's bail application.

Raja's first bail plea in court today

May 11, 2012 at 12:22 PM

New Delhi, May 11(ANI): Former Telecom Minister and a key accused in the 2G telecom scam A Raja's bail plea is likely to be heard in a Delhi court today.

Leave out Lokayukta from Lokpal Bill, says D Raja

May 10, 2012 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, May 10(ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) leader, D Raja said on Thursday that the much-debated Lokpal Bill should be passed without the clause of Lokayukta, if the state governments are against it.

2G case: Apex court allows review petition withdrawal

May 10, 2012 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday allowed the government to withdraw its petition seeking a review of the apex court verdict cancelling 122 licences that were allocated in and after January 2008 by the then telecom minister A. Raja.

2G case: Apex court allows review petition withdrawal

May 10, 2012 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday allowed the government to withdraw its petition seeking a review of the apex court verdict cancelling 122 licences that were allocated in and after January 2008 by the then telecom minister A. Raja.

2G case: Citing parity, Raja seeks bail (Third Lead)

May 9, 2012 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) A day before his 49th birthday, former telecom minister A. Raja Wednesday moved a bail application in a special CBI court after the Supreme Court granted bail to ex-telecom secretary Siddharth Behura in the 2G case. He sought bail on grounds of parity and said that he is "innocent".

2G case: Citing parity, Raja seeks bail

May 9, 2012 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) A day before his 49th birthday, former telecom minister A. Raja moved a bail application in a special CBI court Wednesday after the Supreme Court granted bail to ex-telecom secretary Siddharth Behura in the 2G spectrum case. He has sought bail on grounds of parity.

2G scam: Now, A Raja seeks bail

May 9, 2012 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 9(ANI): Former Telecom Minister and key accused in the 2-G scam, A Raja has sought bail from a Delhi court on Wednesday, hours after the Supreme Court (SC) granted bail to former telecom secretary Siddharth Behura.

2G case: Raja seeks bail citing parity

May 9, 2012 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) A day before his 49th birthday, former telecom minister A. Raja Wednesday moved a bail application in a special CBI court after the Supreme Court granted bail to ex-telecom secretary Siddharth Behura in the 2G spectrum case. He has sought bail on grounds of parity.

Raja applies for bail

May 9, 2012 at 4:14 PM

News Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Former telecom minister A. Raja moved his bail application in a special CBI court Wednesday after the Supreme Court granted bail to ex-telecom secretary Siddharth Behura.

2G Scam: Ex-telecom secretary Siddharth Behura gets bail

May 9, 2012 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to former union telecom secretary Siddharth Behura in connection with the 2G spectrum scam case.

U.S. pursuing double-standard in fight against terror, alleges D. Raja

May 7, 2012 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) lawmaker D. Raja on Monday accused the United States of double-standards as far as the fight against terror was concerned.

Bofors case: BJP and Left seek fresh probe

April 25, 2012 at 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left Front on Wednesday took the ruling Congress Party to task over new revelations made by former Swedish police chief Sten Lindstrom in connection with the controversial Bofors Gun scam.

No concrete evidence to nail Gilani's son in Pakistan's ephedrine scandal: Lawyer

April 24, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Islamabad, Apr 24(ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Musa has been implicated in a ephedrine scandal but there is no concrete proof against him, his lawyer has said.

No concrete evidence to nail Gilani's son in Pakistan's ephedrine scandal: Lawyer

April 24, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Islamabad, Apr 24(ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Musa has been implicated in a ephedrine scandal but there is no concrete proof against him, his lawyer has said.

Zoya Akhtar denies making documentary on Indian cinema

April 24, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Director Zoya Akhtar has brushed off rumours that she is planning to shoot a documentary to commemorate 100 years of Indian cinema. However, she had dropped a hint that she has something in store for the occasion.

Don't want bail, want to come out clean: A. Raja (Exclusive Interview)

April 22, 2012 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Jailed former communications minister Andimuthu Raja is not very keen on getting out on bail because he would prefer to walk out of prison with "clean hands" in the 2G spectrum allotment controversy that has dominated national attention for over a year.

2G: Arguments on charges against Essar, Loop promoters from May 3

April 21, 2012 at 7:41 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court Saturday said arguments on the framing of charges against some top corporate honchos from Loop Telecom and Essar Group will commence May 3.

Pakistan cabinet may be reshuffled, expanded

April 13, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Islamabad, April 13 (IANS) Pakistan's federal cabinet is expected to be reshuffled and expanded within the next few days, a media report said Friday.

Centre holds meeting on H1N1

April 12, 2012 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The government Thursday held a meeting to review the state of preparedness in containing the incidence of H1N1 virus in the country.

Raja Bhaiya orders coolers for prisoners

April 10, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Lucknow, April 10 (IANS) Prisoners in Uttar Pradesh may look forward to a less harsh summer with Jails Minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh aka Raja Bhaiya ordering installation of coolers, fans and water-coolers for them, an official said Tuesday.

2G scam: Is CBI selective in opposing bail pleas?

April 9, 2012 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday took exception to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) being selective in opposing the bail pleas of the accused in the 2G scam.

CAG indicts Vilasrao Deshmukh in land scam

April 5, 2012 at 2:57 PM

New Delhi, Apr 5 (ANI): A leaked report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has reportedly indicted Science and Technology Minister and former Maharashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh in connection with a land scam.

D. Raja calls for parliamentary reforms

April 4, 2012 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Apr 4 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) National Secretary and Member of Parliament D. Raja today called for effective Parliamentary and Constitutional reforms to strengthen parliamentary democracy in India.

CPI leader for parliamentary reforms

April 4, 2012 at 7:28 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja Wednesday called for effective parliamentary and constitutional reforms to strengthen parliamentary democracy in the country.

2G: Apex court examines review petitions

April 3, 2012 at 10:40 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday examined the petitions of the central government, former communications minister A. Raja and seven telecom companies seeking a review of its verdict quashing 122 licences for 2G mobile phone services issued in 2008.

Meera's engagement called off

April 2, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Lahore, Apr 2 (ANI): Pakistani actress Meera's engagement has been broken off by her fiance's father.

Loop, Essar promoters move bail pleas in 2G case

March 31, 2012 at 3:12 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Some top corporate honchos from Loop Telecom and Essar Group appeared before the special court of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the 2G spectrum allocation case here Saturday and moved their respective bail pleas.

2G: Companies knew date of LOIs issuance beforehand, claims witness

March 30, 2012 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) A prosecution witness in 2G spectrum allocation scam Friday told the special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court that various telecom companies knew the date of issuance of letter of intents (LOI) by the telecom ministry beforehand.

2G: Court allows Morani to attend IPL-5 opening

March 30, 2012 at 5:52 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court hearing the 2G spectrum allocation scam Friday allowed exemption from appearance to accused and Cineyug Films director Karim Morani to attend the opening matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2G scam: High court notice to CBI on Kanimozhi's plea

March 27, 2012 at 1:20 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a plea by DMK MP Kanimozhi to quash charges against her in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

Raja Bhaiya inspects Lucknow jail, pulls up staff

March 24, 2012 at 5:44 PM

Lucknow, March 24 (IANS) Facing as many as three incidents of jail riots in different parts of Uttar Pradesh in the last fortnight, state Jails Minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh aka Raja Bhaiyya Saturday inspected the Lucknow Jail and asked prison officials to "improve living conditions".

CPI demands ouster of Sri Lankan envoy

March 15, 2012 at 9:27 PM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): Outraged by the accusations made by Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India, Prasad Kariyawasam, on pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) groups lobbying with Tamil Nadu lawmakers, Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja on Thursday demanded his ouster from the country.

UP CM Akhilesh defends inclusion of Raja Bhaiya in cabinet

March 15, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Lucknow, Mar 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday defended his decision to give cabinet berth to Kunwar Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya, saying the charges levelled against the latter were politically motivated and were all fabricated by the previous Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Government.

CPI demands ouster of Sri Lankan envoy

March 15, 2012 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): Outraged by the accusations made by Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India, Prasad Kariyawasam, on pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) groups lobbying with Tamil Nadu lawmakers, Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja on Thursday demanded his ouster from the country.

UP CM Akhilesh defends inclusion of Raja Bhaiya in cabinet

March 15, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Lucknow, Mar 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday defended his decision to give cabinet berth to Kunwar Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya, saying the charges levelled against the latter were politically motivated and were all fabricated by the previous Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Government.

CPI slams economic policies of UPA Govt.

March 12, 2012 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja on Monday slammed the economic polices of the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre.

SP, SAD invite Mamata, D. Raja rules out emergence of third front

March 11, 2012 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): In wake of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) inviting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for their swearing-in ceremonies, Communist Party of India (CPI) lawmaker D. Raja on Sunday ruled out the emergence of the third front, and said the emerging role of the regional parties have to be acknowledged.

SP, SAD invite Mamata, D. Raja rules out emergence of third front

March 11, 2012 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): In wake of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) inviting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for their swearing-in ceremonies, Communist Party of India (CPI) lawmaker D. Raja on Sunday ruled out the emergence of the third front, and said the emerging role of the regional parties have to be acknowledged.

'Pak Intel agencies can't shut eyes to terror elements'

February 29, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Islamabad, Feb 29 (ANI): Pakistan's top intelligence have made it clear that they could not shut their eyes to the rebellious acts of the international and external elements involved in high profile terrorism.

'Pak Intel agencies can't shut eyes to terror elements'

February 29, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Islamabad, Feb 29 (ANI): Pakistan's top intelligence have made it clear that they could not shut their eyes to the rebellious acts of the international and external elements involved in high profile terrorism.

Rahul Gandhi not fit to be in national politics: Nitin Gadkari

February 16, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Nagpur, Feb 16 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari on Thursday hit out at Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi for tearing the manifesto of a political party during a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh, and said that the former has proved that he is not yet mature.

Bollywood celebrities cast their votes in Maharashtra civic polls

February 16, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Mumbai/Pune/Nagpur, Feb 16 (ANI): Bollywood starlets turned out to cast their votes for the civic body polls on Thursday Mumbai and urged locals to exercise their franchise to select the most eligible candidate.

Ramiz asks Pak cricketers to 'assume themselves at war' to pip England in UAE series

January 7, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Karachi, Jan 7(ANI): Former Pakistan cricket captain Ramiz Raja has urged the players to assume that they are waging a war when they take on England in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).