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

Facebook, Twitter launch apps for Google Glass

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Social networking sites Facebook and Twitter have together launched apps specifically designed for Google Glass.

Newspaper vendor cracks management exams to get inducted in a premiere institute

May 16, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Kolkata, May 16 (ANI): Overcoming economic hurdles, a newspaper delivery boy, Shiv Kumar has successfully cleared the entrance examination of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Joka, in Kolkata.

Fishermen should be part of coastal security: Antony

May 15, 2013 at 7:50 PM

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

Governor seeks action against UP minister

May 15, 2013 at 2:38 PM

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

Uncertainty dogs Mumbai race course

May 13, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Uncertainty hangs over the future of the city's largest playground for the rich and famous - the Royal Western India Turf Club or Mumbai race course - as its 99-year lease draws to an end this month.

Mother symbol of love, happiness: TV stars

May 12, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) For Toral Rasputra, her mother is her 4 a.m. friend, while Siddharth Shukla describe his mom as a shield who protects him from the worst. On Mother's Day Sunday, small screen celebrities pay tribute to their moms.

US varsity invite for UP minister

May 9, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Lucknow, May 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Minister Shiv Pal Singh Yadav has been invited by the US' John Hopkins University to share his experiences on flood control and expediting a water sector restructuring project in his state, an official said Thursday.

BJP moots joint opposition front in Maharashtra

May 7, 2013 at 10:24 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) The BJP will explore the possibility of bringing together all opposition parties here on a common platform before next year's Lok Sabha and assembly elections, its new state unit chief said Tuesday.

Thongchai moves to 59th, qualifies for US Open

May 7, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 7 (IANS) Thai star Thongchai Jaidee's fourth place finish at the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters golf over the weekend has propelled him to 59th position on the latest Official World Golf Ranking which puts him in line for a third appearance at the next month's US Open.

Japan's Kataoka confident of first Asian Tour win

May 6, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Singapore, May 6 (IANS) Unheralded Daisuke Kataoka of Japan believes his first victory on the Asian Tour will come very soon after an outstanding showing at the Indonesian Masters over the weekend.

Shiv Sena condemns US over Azam Khan detention

April 30, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Tuesday came out in support of Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan who was last week detained at Boston airport while on his way to deliver a lecture at Harvard University.

Journalist shot dead by Maoists in Jharkhand

April 29, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Khunti (Jharkhand), April 29 (ANI): A journalist was shot dead by the Maoists in Jharkhand, in a bid to instil fear in the hearts of the locals and among the fraternity of scribes.

RPI announces seat demands in Maharashtra

April 23, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Attempting to strike an early bargain, the Republican Party of India presented its seat share demands for the next Lok Sabha and Maharashtra assembly elections from its allies here Tuesday.

BJP in no hurry to declare its choice for PM: Rajnath Singh

April 21, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that his party was in no hurry to announce or declare its choice for prime ministerial candidate.

Ajit Pawar should resign: IAC activist Anjali Damania

April 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (ANI): India Against Corruption (IAC) activist Anjali Damania on Friday took a dig at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar over his recent controversial "urine to fill dry dams" remark and his role in an irrigation scam in the state, saying there was a need to break his pride and force him to resign.

Manish Tewari claims Congress has 'unified agenda' unlike BJP

April 18, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 18 (ANI): Taking on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over the infighting within its fold with regard to the Prime Ministerial candidate, Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Thursday said that different voices were emanating from the opposition camp as compared to one unified agenda of the ruling Congress Party.

Gadkari denies he assured Nitish PM choice won't be Modi

April 18, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Former Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari Thursday denied he assured the Janata Dal United that Narendra Modi will not be projected as the party's prime ministerial candidate.

Don't want any ally to leave NDA: BJP

April 17, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The BJP does not want any ally to leave the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), party president Rajnath Singh said Wednesday as speculation mounted over the future of its ties with the Janata Dal-United (JD-U).

Don't want any ally to leave, says Rajnath Singh

April 17, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) does not want any ally to leave the NDA, party president Rajnath Singh said Wednesday as speculation mounts over the future of its ties with the Janata Dal-United (JD-U).

Clarify stand on PM candidate, now Shiv Sena tells BJP

April 17, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray Wednesday called on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to take into confidence all NDA constituents before finalising its prime ministerial candidate.

Ajit Pawar's fast fails to impress opposition, people

April 14, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Satara (Maharashtra), April 14 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar Sunday undertook a fast near here to repent for his widely flayed remarks on Maharashtra's drought. But the opposition was not impressed.

Bodies of soldiers killed in South Sudan reach India

April 11, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The bodies of five Indian UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan reached India early Thursday.

Akhilesh announces Rs 20 lakh aid to kin of two soldiers killed in S. Sudan

April 11, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Lucknow, Apr 11 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday announced financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh each to the family members of two peacekeepers from the state killed during a United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

Ajit Pawar's remarks rock Maharashtra house again

April 9, 2013 at 5:33 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) The opposition in the Maharashtra state assembly created bedlam for the second successive day here Tuesday over Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's recent remarks on the people in drought-hit areas and attempted to bring a censure motion in the house.

Pawar apologizes, but opposition wants him out

April 8, 2013 at 5:33 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar Monday again apologized for his widely condemned comments on drought-hit areas but a fuming opposition insisted that he be sacked.

A great way to finish: Misra

April 7, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Bangalore, April 7 (IANS) There could not have been a better parting gift than a 5-0 victory, said India team captain Shiv Prakash Misra who laid down office at the conclusion of the Asia-Oceania Davis Cup Group 1 relegation tennis tie against Indonesia here Sunday.

Davis Cup: India complete clean sweep

April 7, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Bangalore, April 7 (IANS) Somdev Devvarman and Yuki Bhambri used their heavy artillery to complete the formalities in the reverse singles and author a 5-0 win for India against Indonesia in the Asia-Oceania Davis Cup Group 1 relegation playoff here Sunday.

Ormsby tames nerves to win Panasonic Open India

April 7, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Australian Wade Ormsby claimed a nerve-jangling maiden Asian Tour golf title at the Panasonic Open India to deny Thai veteran Boonchu Ruangkit from a historic victory at the Delhi Golf Club Sunday.

India has good potential: Paes

April 6, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Bangalore, April 6 (IANS) Veteran Leander Paes ha emphasissed that it was team unity as much as individual performances that helped India take an unbeatable 3-0 lead over Indonesia in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group I relegation playoff here Saturday and that India had the potential to not only return to World Group but also go all the way.

Annamalai varsity VC suspended for financial irregularities

April 6, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Chennai, April 6 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Governor and Annamalai University Chancellor K. Rosaiah Saturday suspended vice chancellor M. Ramanathan with immediate effect for the smooth conduct of investigations into the financial irregularities and maladministration of the institution.

India look to maintain unbeaten record

April 4, 2013 at 5:25 PM

Bangalore, April 4 (IANS) India appeared certain to maintain their unbeaten run against Indonesia ahead of the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group I relegation play-off tie commencing here Friday by chalking up their sixth straight win.

Indian tennis team in fine fettle, insists Misra

April 3, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Bangalore, April 3 (IANS) The recent shenanigans over team selection and a player-boycott notwithstanding, the Indian team Wednesday presented itself as a unified unit all set to take on Indonesia in the Asia-Oceania Davis Cup Group 1 play-off beginning here Friday.

Parties demand MPSC reschdule exams after virus attack

April 3, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) came under fire from political parties for "carelessness", due to which it lost valuable computerised data of around 300,000 candidates who were to appear for the MPSC exams.

Toral Rasputra yet to find viewer acceptance as Anandi?

April 2, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) It seems Toral Rasputra, who replaced Pratyusha Banerjee as Anandi in "Balika Vadhu" after the latter quit the popular show, will take some time to carve a niche for herself as Anandi as audiences are taking their own sweet time to accept her.

Aadesh Shrivastava to make musical (Movie Snippets)

April 2, 2013 at 4:21 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Composer Aadesh Shrivastava says he is ready to roll out a movie under his banner soon. It will be a musical, he revealed.

Reconsider holding IPL in drought-hit Maharashtra: BJP

March 31, 2013 at 9:38 PM

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Questioning the rationale behind holding the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches in drought-hit Maharashtra, leader of opposition in the state legislative council Vinod Tawade Sunday said he has written to the tournament organisers to reconsider the decision.

Five Maharashtra legislators suspended for thrashing cop

March 20, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) The Maharashtra legislature Wednesday suspended five of its members, including one each from the BJP, Shiv Sena and MNS, for assaulting a police officer within the legislature premises.

Five Maharashtra legislators suspended for assaulting cop

March 20, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) The Maharashtra legislature Wednesday suspended five of its members, including one each from the BJP, Shiv Sena and MNS, for assaulting a police officer within the legislature premises.

Lucknow man to sculpt Thackeray statues

March 19, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Lucknow, March 19 (IANS) The late Bala Saheb Thackeray may have been a bitter critic of north Indians, but the Shiv Sena has hired a north Indian sculptor to make bulk life size statues of the veteran politician.

Cable operator killed by friends

March 18, 2013 at 10:17 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) A 30-year-old cable operator was beaten to death here by three friends after consuming liquor, police said Monday. Two attackers have been arrested.

Maharashtra opposition split against ruling Congress, NCP

March 11, 2013 at 5:55 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Separate agitations by a divided opposition against the ruling Congress-Nationalist Congress Party marked the opening day of the budget session of the Maharashtra legislature here Monday.

Maharashtra budget session set to be stormy

March 10, 2013 at 11:23 AM

Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) As the crucial budget session of the Maharashtra legislature opens here Monday, the opposition is set to attack the the ruling Congress-NCP government on issues like the Bhandara rape case, drought, and the irrigation scam.

Raj Thackeray not to ally with cousin Uddhav

March 9, 2013 at 9:07 PM

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray Saturday said that his party would come to power in the state without allying with anyone - an indication that he would not tieup with his cousin and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray.

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

March 8, 2013 at 5:16 PM

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

BJP for linguistic concessions in UPSC exam

March 7, 2013 at 1:15 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 7 (ANI): Asserting that the linguistic concessions made by the UPSC are very much essential for giving more opportunities to all vernacular language students, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday said it will raise the issue in the Parliament if the central agency authorized to conduct the Civil Services Examination closes this option for it will be anti-people and anti-development.

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

March 6, 2013 at 7:55 PM

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

Politicians demand head of beheaded soldier from Pak PM ahead of his visit

March 5, 2013 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Mar.5 (ANI): Politicians in New Delhi have demanded the head of the beheaded soldier from Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf ahead of his visit to the country.

SBI-Sail Open: Kapur seeks elusive win at DGC

March 5, 2013 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India's Shiv Kapur will seek a first professional victory at his home course, the Delhi Golf Club, where he tees up in the SAIL-SBI Open golf tournament beginning Wednesday.

Shiv Sena leader cancels Wharton visit to support Modi

March 4, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) To protest against the cancellation of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's address at the Wharton India Economic Forum, Shiv Sena leader Suresh Prabhu Monday said he would also not attend the event.

I'm leaving 'Balika Vadhu': Pratyusha Banerjee (With Image)

February 27, 2013 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Actress Pratyusha Banerjee, who plays Anandi in popular TV serial "Balika Vadhu", which is currently heading for a highpoint, is leaving the show. She says there is no reason behind it, but the channel claims it is due to "hectic shooting schedules".

Opposition creates ruckus in parliament

February 26, 2013 at 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Opposition parties created a ruckus in the Lok Sabha Tuesday when Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal began announcing the launching of new trains and this forced him to skip a few pages of his budget speech.

Lok Sabha adjourned after Shinde's statement

February 22, 2013 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was Friday adjourned after the opposition was up in arms over Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's statement on the Hyderabad blasts.

Bhullar upbeat ahead of Avantha Masters

February 21, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Four-time Asian Tour winner Gaganjeet Bhullar of India is hoping his attachment to Jaypee Greens Golf Course will give him an advantage when the New Delhi venue hosts the Avantha Masters for the first time March 14-17.

Financial sector crippled as shutdown starts in Mumbai

February 20, 2013 at 10:17 AM

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) India's financial sector was crippled Wednesday all banks, insurance companies and commercial establishments in this commercial capital remained shut on the first of the two-day nationwide strike, organisers said.

Former Maharashtra speaker Datta Nalawade dead

February 15, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Mumbai, Feb. Feb 15 (IANS) Former Maharashtra speaker and Shiv Sena leader Datta Nalawade passed away here early Friday following prolonged illness, a party official said. He was 77.

Shiv Kapur eyes Avantha Masters crown

February 13, 2013 at 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) India's Shiv Kapur has targeted an Indian double at the Avantha Masters after capturing his debut European Tour Challenge Tour title at the Gujarat Kensville Challenge.

Shiv Sena admits it torched toll booths

February 11, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Kolhapur (Maharashtra), Feb 11 (IANS) Shiv Sena legislator Rajesh Kshirsagar from this Maharashtra city Monday accepted full responsibility for burning down three toll booths in the district.

PCB blames lack of security for team in India for Pak women's disastrous WC showing

February 9, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Islamabad, Feb 9 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has blamed the security fears in India for women team's catastrophic performance at the ongoing World Cup, saying their eves were overwhelmed.

Zeenat focusing on children, not thinking about marriage

February 8, 2013 at 2:27 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Zeenat Aman says her priority right now is her sons and she will consider marriage only "five to eight years" later when they are settled and if she feels "lonely" at that time.

Shiv Sena to join countrywide shutdown

February 8, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) In what could be a litmus test for his leadership, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray will lead a workers' procession Feb 18 and the party will join the two-day countrywide shutdown Feb 20-21, an official here said Friday.

Sorry, you've got the wrong person: Zeenat on man in her life

February 7, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Zeenat Aman has found love again, but it's not Sarfaraz Ahsan Ahmed. Puzzled and embarrassed at being linked to a person she knows only casually, she wonders how the guy has been dragged into the picture.

Uddhav slams official apathy to drought-hit Marathwada

February 3, 2013 at 9:02 PM

Jalna (Maharashtra), Feb 3 (IANS) Starting his Maharashtra tour from this town in Marathwada region, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray Sunday criticised the Congress-led government for its apathy towards the drought situation in the region.

Ranjeet, Malik looking for positives from Davis Cup loss

February 3, 2013 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) India's young tennis players Virali Murugesan Ranjeet and Vijayant Malik took positives from their Davis Cup defeats against South Korea, stating the experience will stand in good stead when they next play for the country.

Expected a 1-1 result on Day One: Misra

February 1, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) India's non-playing Davis Cup captain Shiv Prakash Misra Friday said he expected a 1-1 result on the first day of their Asia/Oceania Group I first round tie here against South Korea as the visitors took a 2-0 lead.

Facebook outrage: Court drops charges against two women

January 31, 2013 at 9:26 PM

Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) A Maharashtra court Thursday dropped all charges against two women who wrote comments on Facebook questioning the shutdown in the city after Shiv Sena patriarch Bal Thackeray's death Nov 17 last year, a lawyer said.

BJP welcomes plan of estranged Thackeray brothers to patch up

January 30, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Mumbai/Patna/New Delhi, Jan. 30 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday hailed Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray's proposal to patch up with his estranged cousin Raj Thackeray, founder of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), and forge a strong alliance.

Strongest ever field for Gujarat Kensville Challenge

January 30, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 30 (IANS) The third edition of the Gujarat Kensville Challenge golf will see the strongest ever field as both the Indian Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and European Challenge season for 2013 season tees off here Thursday.

Uddhav hints at joining hands with Raj

January 30, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray Wednesday hinted he was open to the idea of his party joining hands with cousin Raj Thackeray's MNS, speaking off political reactions in Maharashtra.

Uddhav extends olive branch to cousin Raj Thackeray

January 30, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (ANI): Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray has extended an olive branch to his cousin Raj Thackeray, who went on to form the Maharashtra Narvnirman Sena in 2006.

Uddhav Thackeray hints at rapprochement with Raj

January 30, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray Wednesday hinted that he was open to the possibility of his party joining hands with cousin Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).

Pak WC women team sleeping in Barabati stadium instead of hotel over security reasons

January 30, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Karachi, Jan. 30 (ANI): Pakistan's women cricketers in India for the World Cup are staying in the stadium premises instead of a hotel for security reasons, the International Cricket Council has said.

Solve your problems first, Shiv Sena tells Pakistan

January 29, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Reacting to Pakistan's interior minister's comment on providing security to Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, the Shiv Sena Tuesday said he should first look into law and order problems in his own country.

Gangjee to open season at Kensville Challenge

January 28, 2013 at 6:32 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 28 (IANS) Rahil Gangjee, fresh from resurrecting his career by earning his card once again for the Asian Tour, is raring to go one better on his 2012 performance at the Gujarat Kensville Challenge 2013.

Conserving tribal culture

January 28, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Kanker (Chhattisgarh) Jan 28 (ANI) Shiv Singh Anchla, a retired teacher and one of the most respected villagers of Damkasa Gram Panchayat, Block Durgkondal in Kanker District in Chhattisgarh has donated five acres of land to his community of fellow Gond tribals. Together, they nurture rare herbs, plants and trees on this land which otherwise are likely to become extinct with few even recognizing the loss.

PCB chief Ashraf blames LoC issue for nixing 'almost finalized' India tour to Pak

January 25, 2013 at 11:20 AM

Karachi, Jan. 25 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf has claimed that a tour by the Indian team to Pakistan had almost been finalised before the recent situation across the Line of Control (LoC) 'spoiled everything'.

Uddhav Thackeray takes charge as Shiv Sena chief

January 23, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray, son of the late party supremo Bal Thackeray, formally took charge as the party president Wednesday.

Uddhav Thackeray takes charge as Shiv Sena president

January 23, 2013 at 2:16 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray, son of the late party supremo Bal Thackeray, formally took charge as the party president Wednesday.

PCB chief confident of women team's security in India

January 23, 2013 at 11:36 AM

Islamabad, Jan. 23 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf has expressed confidence that Indian authorities would provide security to his women's team in the upcoming World Cup.

Destitute former Shiv Sena minister adopted by NGO

January 21, 2013 at 9:20 PM

Thane, Jan 21 (IANS) An NGO Monday rescued an ailing and destitute former Shiv Sena minister who was the party's secular face in its government in 1995-99 and rehabilitated him in an old age home in Aurangabad.

Christians angry over Christ's picture, Facebook post

January 21, 2013 at 8:56 PM

Pune, Jan 21 (IANS) Christian groups in the state Monday took umbrage at a 2013 calendar showing Jesus Christ holding a cigarette and a beer and urged the Maharashtra government to initiate action.

After Uddhav Thackeray, son Aditya to go on state tour

January 17, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Hoping to connect with the youth, Yuva Sena chief Aditya Thackeray, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's son, will embark on a statewide tour, the party said here Thursday.

'India must not engage in any kind of dialogue with Pak': Murli Manohar Joshi

January 15, 2013 at 4:33 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Jan. 15 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Tuesday said that the government must not engage in any kind of dialogue with Pakistan as they have violated the treaty.

Pak Hockey Federation says players safe in India following Shiv Sena threat

January 15, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Lahore, Jan. 15 (ANI): The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has said that eight Pakistan players taking part in the Indian Hockey League in India were safe and there was no security concern regarding their participation in the event.

Shiv Sena protests against participation of Pakistani players in HIL

January 13, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Mumbai, Jan. 13 (ANI): Shiv Sena workers and supporters staged a protest here at Mumbai Hockey Association's stadium against the participation of four Pakistani players in upcoming Hockey India League (HIL), as part of the 'Mumbai Magicians' team.

Sena opposes Pakistani players in hockey league

January 13, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Shiv Sena activists Sunday protested against the participation of Pakistani players in six matches of the Hockey India League starting next week.

Antony must quit, demands Shiv Sena

January 9, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Terming the killing of two Indian soldiers by the Pakistan Army as "demoralising" for the Indian armed forces, the Shiv Sena Wednesday demanded the resignation of Defence Minister A.K. Antony.

Khurshid backs visa to Miandad, MPs question decision

January 3, 2013 at 7:19 PM

Bangalore, Jan 3 (IANS) Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Thursday said the government followed proper procedures in giving a visa to former Pakistan cricket captain Javed Miandad, whose visit has sparked off a political controversy.

NCP leader from Konkan joins Congress

January 2, 2013 at 9:35 PM

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) In a setback for the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), party leader Sandesh Parkar Wednesday joined the Congress, an official said.

Rajni Patil may be elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

January 2, 2013 at 6:07 PM

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) The opposition BJP-Shiv Sena Wednesday decided against putting up a candidate for the ensuing by-election to the Rajya Sabha, paving the way for Congress leader Rajni Patil to be elected unopposed.

Pakistan daily hopes cricket will improve India ties

December 27, 2012 at 11:01 AM

Islamabad, Dec 27 (IANS) It was heartening to see that the T20 match between India and Pakistan at Bangalore was incident despite repeated threats from parties like the Shiv Sena, a Pakistani daily said Thursday, hoping that such matches would lead to "better relations between the neighbours".

Shubhkamna Golf: Shiv Kapur ends 7-year title drought

December 23, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Noida, Dec 23 (IANS) Shiv Kapur ended a seven-year drought with a masterly final round of seven-under 65 that saw him finish at 17-under and win the inaugural Shubhkamna Champions Tournament hosted by Jeev Milkha Singh.

Book minister for 'murder' of tribal kids: Shiv Sena

December 21, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Nagpur, Dec 21 (IANS) The Shiv Sena demanded Friday that the state government book a minister for the "murder" of 113 tribal children who died in the tribal regions of the state in the past decade.

Modi knocks on doors of Delhi, says Uddhav Thackeray

December 21, 2012 at 11:01 AM

Mumbai, Dec 21 (IANS) After the resounding hat-trick in the Gujarat elections, Chief Minister Narendra Modi is now "knocking on the doors of Delhi", Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray said Friday.

Lok Sabha adjourned till 3 p.m.

December 19, 2012 at 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Lok Sabha members divided over a bill on quota in job promotions for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Wednesday disrupted proceedings of the house, forcing the speaker to adjourn the house till 3 p.m.

Noisy scenes force Lok Sabha adjournment till 2 p.m.

December 19, 2012 at 1:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Lok Sabha members divided over quota in job promotions for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Wednesday disrupted proceedings of the house, forcing the speaker to adjourn the house till 2 p.m.

Facebook arrests: Closure report filed in court

December 18, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Exactly a month after two Palghar girls were arrested for their comments on Facebook questioning the shutdown following Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's death, police submitted a closure report on the case in a court here Tuesday.

BMC accepts Shiv Sena's Bal Thackeray garden memorial proposal in Shivaji Park

December 18, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Mumbai, Dec.18 (ANI):The Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has reportedly accepted a proposal forwarded by the Shiv Sena to create a garden memorial for their late leader Balasaheb Thackeray in the 28-acre Shivaji Park.

Bal Thackeray garden to bloom at Shivaji Park

December 18, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) A beautiful, landscaped garden dedicated to the memory of the late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray will bloom at Shivaji Park, where he was cremated last month, an official said here Tuesday.

Rajya Sabha condemns Delhi gang-rape

December 18, 2012 at 3:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Cutting across party lines, Rajya Sabha members Tuesday condemned the gang-rape of a young woman on a moving bus in Delhi, with several demanding capital punishment for rapists.