Pratap Garh

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

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

TV doesn't give as much liberty as films: designer Neerushaa

May 24, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Costume designer Neerushaa, who has been designing for the television industry for the last 12 years, talks about lack of freedom as they have to "go though many people" and admits it is "much harder" to work for TV projects.

'Maharana Pratap' to open with Big B's voice (TV Snippets)

May 24, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will narrate a part of the opening episode of forthcoming show "Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap".

Looking for prominent, strong characters: Rajshree Thakur

May 23, 2013 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) "Saat Phere" fame Rajshree Thakur, who is making a comeback to the small screen after three years, says her motto is to do prominent characters that suit here personality.

Shankar Mahadevan sings for 'Maharana Pratap'

May 21, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Music composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan recorded the title track of the upcoming television series "Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap". He is thankful that he got an opportunity to sing a song about such a big hero.

National Federation Party ready for 2014 Fiji elections

May 21, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Sydney, May 21 (IANS) Fiji's National Federation Party (NFP), comprising mostly of Indian-origin members, says it is ready for the elections scheduled for 2014 in that south pacific island nation.

Rajesh Pratap Singh collaborates with Shingora textiles

May 20, 2013 at 1:58 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Ace designer Rajesh Pratap Singh has collaborated with textile brand Shingora to launch its fall-winter 2013 collection.

Gurmeet wishes luck to 'Punar Vivah 2'

May 1, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) The "Punar Vivah" team recently shot a promo for its second season with its lead actors Kritika Sengar and Gurmeet Choudhary. The latter wishes all the best for the show's new innings.

Attack on Sarabjit in Pakistan sparks off debate

April 28, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Lahore/Jalandhar/New Delhi/Ajmer, April 28 (ANI): The brutal attack on Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh lodged in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail by six inmates, has sparked off a debate on both sides of the subcontinental divide, and is capable of inflaming tensions between the two nations.

Pune Warriors to bowl against Royal Challengers

April 23, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Bengalore, April 23 (IANS) Pune Warriors skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and opted to bowl against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.

Delhi fails to meet renewable energy target: Greenpeace

April 22, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr 22 (IANS) Delhi fared worst among 29 states and union territories in fulfilling its renewable energy target by not having even one percent of the installed renewable energy capacity, according to a report released by Greenpeace Monday.

IPL - Gayle guides RCB to fifth win

April 21, 2013 at 12:28 AM

Bangalore, April 21 (IANS) Chris Gayle (49 not out, 44b, 4x4, 1x6) guided Royal Challengers Bangalore through a mini-collapse as the hosts defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets for their fifth win in seven outings and move to the top of the Pepsi IPL league table, here Saturday.

Rajasthan Royals bowled out for 117 runs

April 20, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Bangalore, April 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals were bowled out for 117 runs with two balls to spare against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Saturday.

Search on for Maharana Pratap's on-screen Chetak

April 19, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) The casting has begun for upcoming show "Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap", with the auditions for horses for the role of Chetak, the 16th century Rajput ruler's favourite steed.

RP's last-ball howler gives Super Kings a thrilling win

April 14, 2013 at 12:36 AM

Chennai, April 14 (IANS) A last-ball howler by Rudra Pratap Singh gifted Super Kings a tight four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Saturday night.

Sunrisers opt to bat against Royal Challengers

April 9, 2013 at 3:57 PM

Bangalore, April 9 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and opted to bat against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.

Now TV show on Maharana Pratap

April 2, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) A historical drama "Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap", inspired by the life and times of the 16th century Rajput ruler, will roll out soon on Sony Entertainment Television.

RCB seek elusive title

April 2, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) In every edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) always looked like the team to beat -- but they failed to deliver every time. This time around also, they are one of the most promising sides.

Greenpeace protests power cuts in Delhi

April 1, 2013 at 3:06 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Greenpeace India Monday protested poor electricity supply in the city, demonstrating outside the Vidhan Sabha here on the penultimate day of the budget session.

Modi inducted into BJP's parliamentary board

March 31, 2013 at 12:26 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was Sunday inducted into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentary board that will lead the party in the general elections of 2014.

Investigation ordered into Chamel Singh's death: Salman Bashir

March 28, 2013 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 28 (ANI): Pakistan's High Commissioner to India, Salman Bashir, on Thursday said an investigation has been ordered into the death of Indian prisoner Chamel Singh, and added that there should be 'no anxiety' over the issue.

Special status for Bihar our demand too: BJP

March 26, 2013 at 5:46 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday denied any cracks in its alliance with the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) in Bihar and said a special status for the state was its demand too.

BJP condemns BSP leader's killing

March 26, 2013 at 4:26 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday condemned the killing of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bhardwaj and said the incident showed the Delhi and central governments have "failed".

Son thrashes father for pension

March 25, 2013 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) A 38-year-old man allegedly beat up his 68-year-old father when the latter refused to hand over his pension to him Monday afternoon, police said.

Alteration of Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' for endorsement creates controversy at Jaipur art fes

March 21, 2013 at 7:06 PM

Jaipur, Mar.21 (ANI): The Jaipur Art Festival momentarily attracted controversy over Leonardo da Vinci's famed Mona Lisa being altered and used to endorse a range of dairy products.

UPA has lost right to rule: BJP

March 20, 2013 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The BJP Wednesday said the UPA government had lost the mandate to rule the country following the exit of the DMK from the ruling coalition.

BJP rules out country specific resolution, says 'India is not Pakistan'

March 20, 2013 at 12:33 PM

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday said that passing a country specific resolution on Sri Lanka is not a desirable action, saying that unlike Pakistan, India was a functional democracy.

Will not bring no-trust motion against government: BJP

March 19, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) After the DMK Tuesday announced its withdrawal from the ruling UPA, the BJP said it would not bring a no-confidence motion as it wants the government to fall on its own.

Will not bring no confidence motion: BJP

March 19, 2013 at 2:09 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) After the DMK Tuesday announced withdrawal of support from the UPA, the BJP said it will not bring a no confidence motion as it wants the government to fall on its own.

Who said what on anti-rape bill

March 12, 2013 at 10:30 PM

* Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde: The GoM meetings will be held soon. We are confident that the issue will be resolved by Thursday. We will pass the bill by March 22.

Anti-rape law sent to GoM, all-party meet March 18 (Roundup)

March 12, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Amid differences of opinion in the cabinet over the proposed anti-rape law, the government Tuesday referred the legislation to a Group of Ministers (GoM) and also called an an all-party meeting on March 18 to discuss the bill.

Gurmeet loves doing stunts

March 12, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Gurmeet Choudhary, who recently shot for an action sequence for TV soap "Punarvivaah", says he loves doing stunts and that there is still a lot of unseen talent in him.

BJP alleges India-Italy 'collusion' over marines

March 12, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday alleged "diplomatic collusion" between New Delhi and Rome over its decision not to send back two Italian marines being tried for killing two Indian fishermen.

Rudy on Italian Marines: UPA has made India a banana republic

March 12, 2013 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Tuesday said the Italian Government's decision not send back two of its marines to face trial in connection with the murder of two Kerala fishermen, has made both the ruling UPA and India look like a 'banana republic'.

Rudy on Italian Marines: UPA has made India a banana republic

March 12, 2013 at 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Tuesday said the Italian Government's decision not send back two of its marines to face trial in connection with the murder of two Kerala fishermen, has made both the ruling UPA and India look like a 'banana republic'.

Brand tie-ups not marketing gimmick: Rajesh Pratap Singh (With Image)

March 7, 2013 at 2:19 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Ace designer Rajesh Pratap Singh, the first brand ambassador for Woolmark in India, says he collaborates with brands only when it makes sense.

CBI to begin probe into police official's killing

March 7, 2013 at 10:11 AM

Lucknow, March 7 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is likely to begin a probe into the murder of Uttar Pradesh deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Zia-ul-Haq and two others Thursday, officials said.

Politicians demand probe into killing of police officer in UP

March 5, 2013 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi/Deoria/Bhopal, Mar.5 (ANI): Politicians have demanded a probe into the killing of senior police officer Zia-ul-Haq and denounced the deteriorating law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh.

BJP takes on Govt., condemns diesel price hike

March 2, 2013 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 2 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday condemned the diesel price hike, and alleged that the Congress-led UPA Government has with this move expressed its full intent to devastate the life of a common man in this country.

BJP wants Govt. to prevail on US to ensure Hagel withdraws 'anti-India' remark

February 27, 2013 at 11:23 AM

New Delhi, Feb. 27 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday termed U.S. President Barack Obama's Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel's alleged remark that India has over the years 'financed problems' for Pakistan, to be outlandish, bizarre and baseless, and asked the UPA Government to ensure the former retracts his statement, modifies it and corrects it.

President's speech can't be 'glossary of plans': BJP

February 21, 2013 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The BJP Thursday termed President Pranab Mukherjee's speech on the opening day of parliament's budget session as a mere "glossary" of government plans that failed to address crucial issues.

Home Minister's 'saffron terror' remark is a matter of deep concern: BJP

February 21, 2013 at 12:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 21 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday said that while it has accepted Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's apology over his 'saffron terror' remark in the interest of democracy and to allow Parliament to function without disruption, and added that it was still quite disturbed about the fact that he did make the statement, giving room to hostile countries like Pakistan to say that India has a Home Minister who claims that political parties are indulging in terror within territorial limits.

128 designers to participate in WIFW autumn-winter 2013

February 20, 2013 at 12:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The upcoming edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW), to be held next month, will have 128 designers showcasing their collection on the ramp and racks.

BJP attacks on UPA govt over erupted difference on cancellation of AgustaWestland chopper deal

February 19, 2013 at 1:39 PM

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday attacked on Congress-led UPA Government over the news of erupting difference on the need to cancel the VVIP chopper deal with AgustaWestland...................

Ramam to celebrate 10 years with retrospect

February 19, 2013 at 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Fashion designer and textile revivalist Anuradha Ramam, known for her contemporary Ikat and Kantha saris, is set to hold an retrospective exhibition to mark a decade of being in the Indian fashion industry.

'I have not expressed any reservation': Khurshid on scrapping of chopper deal

February 19, 2013 at 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said that he has not expressed any reservation over the Defence Ministry's move to scrap the Rs 3,546 crore VVIP chopper deal, and added that his comment was a sensible one.

BJP targets Govt. as it is split over need to cancel VVIP chopper deal

February 19, 2013 at 11:53 AM

New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government for speaking in different tunes over the need to cancel the VVIP chopper deal with AgustaWestland, and said that the main opposition party would like to know is it a cover-up exercise, which has begun.

Chopper deal: Ready for any discussion in parliament: PM (Third Lead)

February 18, 2013 at 10:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The government was "ready for any discussion" including the VVIP chopper deal in parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday as the BJP signalled it would raise the issue forcefully in the budget session beginning Feb 21.

Chopper deal: Ready for any discussion in parliament: PM

February 18, 2013 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The government was "ready for any discussion" including on the VVIP chopper deal in parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday as the BJP signalled it would raise the issue forcefully in the budget session beginning Feb 21.

Ready for any discussion on chopper deal in parliament: PM

February 18, 2013 at 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The government was "ready for any discussion" on the VVIP chopper deal in parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday as the BJP signalled it would raise the issue forcefully in the budget session beginning Feb 21.

BJP attacks Antony on chopper deal

February 18, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The BJP Monday attacked Defence Minister A.K. Antony on the VVIP chopper deal, saying he was "guilty" too as the deal came about during his tenure, and said it will raise the issue during the coming budget session.

Katju's remarks unsolicited, must quit: BJP

February 18, 2013 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Keeping up its attack on Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Markandey Katju, the BJP Monday said his remarks on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi are "unsolicited" and he is free to voice any opinion but after relinquishing his position.

Rahul Mishra, Payal Pratap are Fiama designers for WIFW

February 14, 2013 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Rahul Mishra and Payal Pratap Singh have been announced as Fiama Di Wills designers for autumn-winter 2013 edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) starting March 13.

Two killed, four injured in Mumbai hit-and-run case

February 13, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Two people were killed in a hit-and-run case in the city's suburban Bandra Wednesday after the driver lost control and crashed his car into six people, police said.

Rajesh Pratap Singh named Woolmark ambassador for India (With Image)

February 11, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Ace designer Rajesh Pratap Singh has been roped in as the first ever wool ambassador for India by Woolmark, one of the internationally well-known textile fibre brands.

Clarke, Ponting sold for base price at IPL auction

February 3, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Chennai, Feb 3 (IANS) Contrary to expectations, Australia captain Michael Clarke and the legendary Ricky Ponting could secure only their base price of $400,000 each when picked up by Pune Warriors and Mumbai Indians, respectively, in the players' auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Sunday.

India to continue to press for Headley's extradition (Third Lead)

January 25, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) India said Friday that it would continue to press for the extradition of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative David Headley, sentenced by a US court to 35 years in prison for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai attack, and would have sought more punishment had he been tried here.

BJP demands Headley's extradition

January 25, 2013 at 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday said the sentence handed over to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative David Headley by a US court was a "partial judgment" and demanded his extradition to India to face trial.

Man dies after being hit by cop's baton in Hyderabad

January 13, 2013 at 12:25 AM

Hyderabad, Jan 13 (IANS) A 77-year-old retired government official died Saturday after he was accidentally hit by a lathi (baton) thrown by police officer at a speeding motorist.

Wish I could have saved her, says gang-rape victim's friend

January 4, 2013 at 11:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Breaking his silence for the first time since the gang-rape, the victim's friend said he wished he could have saved the 23-year-old physiotherapist trainee on Dec 16.

Journalist shot dead during anti-rape protest in Manipur

December 23, 2012 at 9:09 PM

Imphal, Dec. 23 (ANI): Thangjam Nanao Singh, a journalist covering protests against an attempted rape of a regional cinema actress, was killed when police opened fire on Sunday in an effort to contain the demonstration.

MPs want more money to states investing in green energy

December 12, 2012 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) A cross-party delegation of members of parliament, part of Climate Parliament group, Wednesday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to demand additional central assistance to states investing in renewable energy.

Sporting, ONGC play out a thrilling draw

December 8, 2012 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Sporting Clube de Goa came back from two goals down to hold hosts ONGC to a 2-2 draw in an I-League match at the Ambedkar Stadium here Saturday.

MPs participate in vintage car rally to promote safe driving

December 8, 2012 at 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (ANI): In an effort to promote safe driving, Indian lawmakers assembled in New Delhi on Saturday to participate in a vintage car rally, which was flagged off by Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari.

Economist PM is wrong on FDI: BJP

December 8, 2012 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 8 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday took on Dr. Manmohan Singh, saying the economist Prime Minster is wrong on foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi band retail and alleged that his government has betrayed the nation.

BJP alleges, Mayawati has been exposed on the issue of FDI

December 7, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Amid the changing side of BSP on the voting for FDI in Parliament, main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has been exposed before the people of the country by changing her stand on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Odisha villagers, tribals hold anti-Vedanta meet

December 6, 2012 at 6:29 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 6 (IANS) Hundreds of villagers, including tribal men and women Thursday held a meeting in Odisha's Kalahandi district to reiterate their strong opposition to Vedanta's alumina refinery and mining project in their region, police said.

Ranjit Sinha takes over as CBI chief, mum on controversy

December 3, 2012 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Indian Police Service officer Ranjit Sinha Monday took charge as the 25th director of the country's premier investigating agency, the CBI, but declined to comment on the controversy over his appointment.

Ranjit Sinha denies any controversy related to his appointment as CBI chief

December 3, 2012 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 3 (ANI): Newly appointed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Ranjit Sinha on Monday denied any controversy with respect tohis appointment and said that he will work hard to uphold the prestige of the institution.

Ranjit Sinha takes over as new CBI chief

December 3, 2012 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Indian Police Service officer Ranjit Sinha Monday took charge as the 25th director of the country's premier investigating agency - the CBI, officials said.

Marathon organized to remember Bhopal gas tragedy victims

December 2, 2012 at 5:07 PM

Bhopal, Dec. 2 (ANI): Several people participated in Bhopal in memory of those who lost their lives in 1984 Bhopal gas leak tragedy caused by a plant of Union Carbide.

Amar Pratap Singh steps down as CBI chief

November 30, 2012 at 9:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Amar Pratap Singh Friday stepped down as the director of the country's premier investigating agency, the CBI, Friday after completing his two-year tenure.

Amar Pratap Singh relinquishes charge as CBI Director

November 30, 2012 at 8:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 30 (ANI): Amar Pratap Singh, a 1974-batch IPS officer of Jharkhand Cadre, relinquished the charge of Central bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director today after successfully completing his tenure.

2G scam biggest of my tenure: Outgoing CBI director

November 27, 2012 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov.27 (ANI): The 2G spectrum allocation case was the biggest and most complicated event of his two years, said outgoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Amar Pratap Singh on Tuesday.

CBI works as freely and absolute fair manner, says outgoing CBI Director AP Singh

November 27, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Ruling out the allegations regarding Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to work under pressure of the government, the agency's outgoing director Amar Pratap Singh (A P Singh) Tuesday said that the agency conducts investigations in totally free and fair manner without fear and favour as per the procedures of the law.........

2G case most complicated in my tenure, says CBI director

November 27, 2012 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Outgoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Amar Pratap Singh Tuesday said the 2G spectrum allocation case was the biggest and the most complicated in the two years of his tenure.

Outgoing CBI Director says 'agency functions in complete independence'

November 27, 2012 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 27 (ANI): The outgoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director, Amar Pratap Singh on Tuesday said that the agency conducts investigations in totally free and fair manner without fear and favour as per the procedures of the law.

2G scam biggest in my tenure, says CBI director

November 27, 2012 at 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Outgoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Amar Pratap Singh Tuesday said the 2G spectrum allocation case was the biggest and most complicated in the two years of his tenure.

BJP dismisses Jethmalani's defence of govt. on Ranjit Sinha's appointment as CBI chief

November 25, 2012 at 9:25 AM

New Delhi, Nov.25 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesman Shahnawaz Hussain has said that the party has distanced itself from the remarks of its lawmaker Ram Jethmalani praising Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his action to appoint Ranjit Sinha as the next director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and his criticism towards the party.

BJP wants stay on appointment of new CBI chief

November 23, 2012 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov.23 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday demanded withdrawal of the government decision to appoint Ranjit Sinha as new Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director.

Breach of privilege notice against Anand Sharma

November 21, 2012 at 10:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) BJP MPs Prakash Javadekar and Rajiv Pratap Rudy have given a breach of privilege notice against Commerce and Industries Minister Anand Sharma to Rajya Sabha chairman Hamid Ansari over "false promise" on foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi?brand retail.

Consistent renewable energy policy can create more jobs: Report

November 16, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) A renewable energy policy consistent with long?term objectives can help India build up a Rs.54,000?crore renewable energy industry, and generate up to 24 lakh jobs by 2020, said a report released by Greenpeace Friday.

BJP defends Gadkari, says 'no letter received from Mahesh Jethmalani'

November 5, 2012 at 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 5 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday came out in full defence of its party chief after lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani quit from the National Executive Council, saying it would be 'morally and incorrectly wrong' for him to serve in the outfit as long as Nitin Gadkari is in office.

PM should clarify Reliance issue: BJP

October 31, 2012 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to clarify why S. Jaipal Reddy was shifted out of the petroleum ministry.

Haryana resents slow movement of food grain

October 31, 2012 at 1:56 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 31 (IANS) With stocks from previous years still piled up across the state, the Haryana government has drawn the attention of the central government to the slow outward movement of food grain and paucity of warehousing facilities for fresh stocks.

Dempo edge past United Sikkim

October 28, 2012 at 9:11 PM

Gangtok, Oct 28 (IANS) Riding on two controversial decisions, an under-par Dempo overcame a stubborn United Sikkim 2-1 with goals from their foreign players Koko Sakibo and Ryuji Sueko, here Sunday at the Paljor Stadium.

Pawar's daughter rubbishes allegations of being part of dubious land deals

October 22, 2012 at 10:15 AM

Pune, Oct.22 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Sharad pawar's daughter and Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule has rubbished claims made by former police officer-turned-social activist Yogesh Pratap Singh about her being involved in a 'mega-scam' in the controversial hill township Lavasa, near Pune in Maharashtra.

BJP takes on Centre, says UPA has lost moral right to govern

October 12, 2012 at 11:24 AM

Lucknow /Panaji, Oct 12 (ANI): Accusing the Central government of indulging in corruption, inflation and nepotism in public life, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Murli Manohar Joshi has alleged that the Congress-led UPA Government ' is befooling people with their cheap political tactics and trying to divert the key issues from mainstream topics'.

CBI conference deliberates on tackling corruption

October 11, 2012 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) A two-day conference organised by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and state anti-corruption agencies here discussed ways to tackle corruption in the country, a probe agency official said Thursday.

PM has no moral authority to comment on corruption: BJP

October 11, 2012 at 1:56 PM

Panaji, Oct 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has no moral authority to comment on corruption because he is involved in the coal block allotment row, BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy said here Thursday.

Young designers shine at WIFW, lure buyers (Review)

October 11, 2012 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The stage was set for a big leap and the brigade of young designers, including Samant Chauhan and Rahul Mishra, caught the buyers' attention with their collections that have the desi themes made with Indian textiles and weaves.

I-League: 10-man Prayag United fly past Air India

October 7, 2012 at 6:05 PM

Kolkata, Oct 7 (IANS) A 10-man Prayag United showed great understanding and resilience to crush a full-strength Air India 5-1 in a first round match of the I-League football at the Salt Lake Stadium here Sunday.

WIFW set to create new benchmarks with spring-summer 2013 (Preview)

October 5, 2012 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) As many as 132 designers, including international names, are participating in the spring-summer edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) and Sunil Sethi, president FDCI, hopes that they set a new benchmark and strengthen the business of fashion in the country.

AIFF ropes in India's FIFA referees

October 4, 2012 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) In their bid to raise the standards of refereeing in the country, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Thursday roped in FIFA referees Pratap Singh, C.R. Srikrishna and M.B. Santosh Kumar giving them a seven-month professional contract.

BJP confident of victory in poll-bound Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh

October 3, 2012 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (ANI): With the Election Commission finalizing the dates for the crucial assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday expressed confidence about emerging victorious and coming back to power in both of these states, which is ruled by them presently.

Himachal polls Nov 4, Gujarat Dec 13 and 17

October 3, 2012 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat will pick new assemblies in elections on Nov 4 and Dec 13 and 17, respectively, in what will be a virtual straight fight between the ruling BJP and the Congress in both states.

Sikkim - a year after

September 24, 2012 at 9:15 PM

Gangtok, Sept 24 (ANI): A year since the high-intensity quake devastated Sikkim, the situation is returning to normal.

Family of three found murdered in Delhi

September 21, 2012 at 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) A businessman, his wife and daughter were found murdered in their house in the capital early Friday, police said.

War artefacts from 712 AD on display in Mumbai

September 21, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) An exhibition of over 1,000 items on warfare and related antiques has been opened in Mumbai. The exhibition has been organised by the Lodha Foundation.

Three policemen run over by truck in Ghaziabad

September 21, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Lucknow, Sep 21 (IANS) Three policemen were killed in Ghaziabad when a truck ran over a group of seven police personnel who were on night duty, police said Friday.

Family found murdered in Delhi

September 21, 2012 at 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Three members of a family, including two women, were found murdered in their house in the capital early Friday, police said.