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

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

D. Raja demands inquiry into West Bengal's chit-fund scam

April 24, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi/Kolkata, Apr. 24 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja on Wednesday called for a through probe into the multi-crore Saradha chit-fund scam, and demanded that the government should take firm steps to ensure that the money of the people is returned.

Spears goes 'Ooh la la' for 'The Smurfs 2'

April 18, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Los Angeles, April 18 (IANS) Singer Britney Spears is geared up to release a song titled "Ooh la la" for upcoming 3D animation movie "The Smurfs 2", a sequel to the 2011 movie "The Smurfs".

Being vegetarian helps in martial arts: Vidyut Jamwal

April 12, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jamwal, who has been seen flaunting his well-sculpted body on the big screen, turned vegetarian more than a decade ago and enjoys the perks of healthy eating habits. He says he is "more agile and faster".

CPI appeals for calm in West Bengal

April 10, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) All political parties should observe restraint, the CPI said Wednesday after Trinamool Congress activists allegedly went on the rampage in West Bengal in response to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee being heckled here.

Vidyut compliments Dhulia, says he recognises talent

April 5, 2013 at 3:25 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) "Force" fame Vidyut Jamwal, whose career in Bollywood seems to have taken off in a big way, will soon be seen in Tigmanshu Dhulia's "Bullet Raja". And the actor is all praise for the director's professional and personal skills.

Former Odisha law minister, wife sent to judicial custody

March 30, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 30 (IANS) Former Odisha law minister Raghunath Mohanty and his wife Pritilata Mohanty were Saturday remanded to judicial custody, hours after they were arrested for allegedly torturing their daughter-in-law for dowry, his lawyer said.

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.

Chennai is very lucky for me: Bappi Lahiri

February 21, 2013 at 10:18 PM

Chennai, Feb 21 (IANS) Bollywood music composer-singer Bappi Lahiri said Thursday that he has so many memorable experiences in Chennai and considers the city very lucky for him.

Bappi Lahiri to visit Chennai to release debut Tamil song

February 19, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) Bollywood playback singer Bappi Lahiri will visit Chennai Thursday to release a Tamil number he has crooned in upcoming romantic-drama "Karuppampatti".

Kalahandi bauxite: Tale of two hills and tribal identity

February 17, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Lanjigarh (Odisha), Feb 17 (IANS) Misconception of sorts over a sacred hill and threats perceived to the identities of the tribespeople around this village in Odisha's Kalahandi district seem to have stalled a major bauxite mining project here.

Saif does a 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' with Jimmy

February 16, 2013 at 4:50 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Saif Ali Khan is getting to do a variation on one of his favourite films, the George Roy Hill classic Western "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid". In "Bullet Raja", director Tigmanshu Dhulia has relocated the original buddy film's concept from the Wild West to Lucknow.

Still too few Vicky Donors and Kahaanis: Tigmanshu Dhulia (Interview)

February 7, 2013 at 12:35 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) It is a good time for Indian cinema with films like "Vicky Donor" and "Kahaani" striking a chord but such successes are still few and not enough to transform the economics of filmmaking, says writer-director Tigmanshu Dhulia. And change is still some way away.

Dead Pakistani officer wanted to be excused in PM case

January 19, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) A Pakistani investigation officer who was found hanging from a ceiling fan had requested the chief of the anti-corruption agency to put him off the power plants case involving Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf.

'Triumphant' Qadri leaves for Lahore

January 18, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Islamabad, Jan 18 (IANS) Pakistan-born Canadian cleric Tahirul Qadri, who shook the Pakistan government with his three-day siege of the capital demanding dissolution of parliament, left for Lahore after signing an agreement with the government on the timing of the general elections.

Vikram Prabhu's 'Kumki' hits bull's eye

December 18, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Chennai, Dec 18 (IANS) Debutant Vikram Prabhu's Tamil romantic-drama "Kumki" has raked in Rs.8.51 crore at the box-office in the first three days in Tamil Nadu.

Pak govt mulling over marriage, divorce laws for minorities in country: sources

December 11, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Pakistani government is seriously considering to make various personal laws for minority communities like Hindus and Christians in the country, media report says...............

Pak govt. mulling over marriage, divorce laws for minorities in country

December 11, 2012 at 12:08 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 11 (ANI): Terming minority communities an integral part of the Pakistani society, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that the government is considering promulgation of personal laws for them, including separate marriage and divorce bills for Christians and Hindus.

Big B excited about film retrospective in Florence

December 2, 2012 at 4:51 PM

Mumbai, Dec 2 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is looking forward to attending the River To River 2012 Indian Film Festival in Florence, where a retrospective of his films will be held.

Terror threat for next three days in Pakistan: Malik

November 22, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Islamabad, Nov 22 (IANS) Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik Thursday warned of terror threats for the next three days of Muharram and blamed some outside power for attempting to destabilise the country.

Female U.S. Senators demand 'swift justice' against Malala's attackers

October 21, 2012 at 1:02 PM

Washington, Oct. 21 (ANI): Fifteen female U.S. Senators have written a letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, expressing their outrage over the Taliban attack on teen education campaigner Malala Yousufzai and her friends Shazia Ramzan and Kainat Riaz.

Pak PM Parvez Ashraf says 'govt won't let terrorists impose their agenda in country'

October 13, 2012 at 10:56 AM

Islamabad, Oct 13 (ANI): Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Parvez Ashraf has said that his government will not allow a handful of terrorist impose their agenda and enforce their narrative in the country.

Finally, Pak SC approves Swiss letter draft

October 10, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has approved the Swiss letter draft submitted by Law Minister Farooq H Naek which states that proceedings in Swiss courts will be conditional to the immunity granted to the president.

Pak PM says govt ready to hold talks with Baloch leaders

October 9, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Islamabad, Oct.9 (ANI): Pakistan's Prime Minister, Raja Pervez Ashraf, on Tuesday said his government is ready to hold talks with the Baloch leaders, but added that they must take place under a constitutional framework.

Pakistan, Russia want 'moderate' government in Afghanistan post NATO pullout

October 8, 2012 at 3:31 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 8 (ANI): Pakistan and Russia have expressed a desire to see a "moderate" government in Afghanistan that can live at peace with its neighbours once NATO forces pullout of the country, a Pakistani official has said.

Pak SC gives govt. time until Oct 10 to finalise Swiss letter draft

October 5, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 5 (ANI): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has given the government time until October 10 to prepare a conclusive draft of the letter to be sent to Swiss authorities asking to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Pak PM Ashraf demands international law banning hate speeches against Islam

September 22, 2012 at 10:27 AM

Islamabad, Sept 22 (ANI): Pakistan's Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has demanded that world bodies must form a law to ban hate speeches against Islam.

Pak Govt. blocks YouTube over anti-Islam film controversy

September 18, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 18 (ANI): The Pakistan government has blocked popular video-sharing website, YouTube, in its entirety across the country after a recently released anti-Islam film created furore across the Muslim world.

D. Raja asks Mamata to clarify her stand on support to UPA

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja on Sunday asked West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee to clarify her stand on the support to the ruling UPA and take the responsibility for government decisions.

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.

Pak SC to 'accommodate' PM if he offers 'positive statement' in Swiss letter case

August 17, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Islamabad, Aug 17 (ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has made it abundantly clear that Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf would face consequences if he fails to appear before the court on August 27 with a "positive statement" regarding its order in the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) implementation case.

No country gives as much regard to human rights as Pakistan: PM Ashraf

August 14, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Islamabad, Aug 14 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, while defending the country's human rights record, has claimed that no country gives as much regard to human rights as Pakistan.

Pak may release key Taliban commander for Afghan reconciliation

August 8, 2012 at 5:37 PM

Islamabad, Aug.8 (ANI): Pakistan may release a key Afghan Taliban commander to provide impetus to Afghanistan's ongoing reconciliation efforts with the Taliban.

Pak PM dodges court strategy question ahead of Swiss case hearing

August 7, 2012 at 4:49 PM

Islamabad, Aug 7 (ANI): Ahead of the NRO implementation case hearing on Wednesday, Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf chose to play down the issue, and remained focused on matters pertaining to the upcoming elections.

Manufacturing drones a distant dream for Pakistan

August 6, 2012 at 4:09 PM

Karachi, Aug. 6 (ANI): Manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), like the CIA's Predator and Reaper, is going to be a distant dream for Pakistan.

Pak Govt. dismantles panel to initiate peace talks with Taliban

July 25, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Islamabad, July 25 (ANI): The Pakistan Government has disbanded a panel of parliamentarians formed last year to initiate peace talks with home-grown Taliban, diminishing prospects of institutionalised dialogue with militants.

'Unlawful' for Pak PM Ashraf to write Swiss letter, Govt. tells SC

July 25, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Islamabad, July 25 (ANI): Pakistan Attorney-General Irfan Qadir had submitted an application in the Supreme Court regarding the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) case, a day before the hearing, asking the court to "recall" its fresh directives to Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf to write a letter to the Swiss authorities against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Death penalty law remains main hurdle to Pakistan's EU market access

July 19, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Islamabad, July 19 (ANI): The European Union has advised Pakistan to continue its de facto moratorium on the death penalty, else it would greatly weaken Islamabad's case to seek duty-free access to the markets of the 27-nation bloc.

Pak PM Ashraf warns of 'ripple effect' of unrest in Balochistan

July 18, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Islamabad, July 18 (ANI): The Pakistani prime minister, pointing to the debilitating tribal insurgency in Balochistan, has issued an ominous warning: if the 'unrest in small pockets' is not quelled immediately, it might seep into other areas.

Pak working to ensure peaceful Afghan transition: PM Ashraf

July 17, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Jeddah, July 17 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, during a meeting with Saudi Arabian king, Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, briefed the latter about measures being taken by Pakistan for regional peace, especially in ensuring a peaceful transition in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of NATO forces.

Pak PM Ashraf calls for unity in holding free, fair, transparent elections

July 15, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Islamabad, July 15 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has urged all the opposition parties to shun differences and come forward to hold free, fair and transparent elections in the country.

Future of Pak more important than SC's 'futile' letter writing order in unstable times: Editorial

July 14, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Islamabad, July 14 (ANI): The replay of events, with the Supreme Court of Pakistan giving the new Prime Minister, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, time till July 25 to write the letter to the Swiss authorities, seeking the reopening of graft cases dating back to the 1990s against President Asif Ali Zardari and his late wife Benazir Bhutto is the last thing that an 'unstable' Pakistan needs right now, an editorial has said.

Dreaded Maoist cadre arrested in Gaya

July 6, 2012 at 9:28 PM

Gaya, July 6 (ANI): The police on Friday arrested a hardcore Maoist cadre with Rs. 5,00,000 of extortion money here.

Prime minister an overrated economist: BJP

July 6, 2012 at 6:40 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yashwant Sinha Friday attacked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, calling him an "overrated economist" and an "underrated politician".

Zardari 'shocked' over barbaric burning of Pakistani man to death for 'blasphemy'

July 6, 2012 at 11:20 AM

Islamabad, July 6 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed profound grief over the harrowing incident in which hundreds of angry protestors burnt a man to death after accusing him of blasphemy.

No one has electricity in 'blackout-hit' Pak except new PM!

July 2, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Islamabad, July 2 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf's personal residence has been installed with special power line within hours of him taking up office.ccording to Express Tribune, the newly elected premier's house now has a special electric line and transformer for his house, which has been graciously provided by the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), an official revealed on condition of anonymity.

Pak PM Ashraf says 'law and order is provincial issue, cannot involve army'

July 1, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Islamabad, July 1 (ANI): Newly elected Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Parvaiz Ashraf has said that the law and order situation in Sindh is a provincial issue, and added that the army cannot be sent everywhere.

New Pak PM says power top priority, not Swiss letter on Zardari graft cases

June 29, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Islamabad, June 29 (ANI): The newly elected Pakistan premier has downplayed queries regarding writing to Swiss authorities to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, which is due on July 12, and has chosen instead to focus on his 'top priority'- the energy crisis.

Ousted premier Gilani considers himself a 'winner' despite SC verdict

June 29, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Lahore, June 29 (ANI): Former Pakistan premier Yousuf Raza Gilani considers himself a 'winner' despite his disqualification from office by the Supreme Court since, according to him, his stance had been endorsed by parliament.

Pak Govt. assures of no 'radical steps' in row with judiciary

June 29, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Islamabad, June 29 (ANI): The Pakistan Government, in a move to pacify nervous world capitals, declared that it has no plans to take any "radical steps" which may aggravate its ongoing row with the judiciary over the reopening of graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Pakistan 'officially' gets a 'powerless' Deputy PM

June 26, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Islamabad, June 26 (ANI): As a result of intense negotiations between the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and its ally, the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), the country now has a deputy prime minister.

Gilani shifts to Presidency after disqualification

June 24, 2012 at 12:51 PM

Islamabad, June 24 (ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, following his dismissal from the post and the election of Raja Pervez Ashraf, has moved out of the Prime Minister House and into the Presidency.

PPP officially nominates Makhdoom Shahabuddin as Gilani's replacement

June 21, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Islamabad, June 21 (ANI): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari has nominated former health and textile minister Makhdoom Shahabuddin as the candidate for the new prime minister and former water and power minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf as the covering candidate.

Race to Raisina Hill: CPI for consensus on presidential candidate

June 13, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Amid fresh speculations that former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee's name is being considered among those in the race to Raisina Hill, Communist Party of India (CPI) lawmaker D. Raja on Wednesday did not endorse Chatterjee's name, but emphasized the 'need for consensus' for someone to be chosen as the President.

Saudi teachers share students' funny exam paper comments online

June 6, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Dubai, June 6 (ANI): Schoolteachers in Saudi Arabia have taken to social networking sites and smart phone features to post funny remarks made by students on their exam papers.

BJP asks allies to withdraw support from UPA

May 30, 2012 at 7:03 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday asked UPA allies to withdraw support to the ruling government if it does not respond to the concerns raised by them.

BJP pulls up UPA-II Congress over corruption, price rise

May 23, 2012 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government apart; saying the latter's rule has so far been marked by failures, corruption and price rise.

The single woman in whose hands Gilani's fate may lie

May 10, 2012 at 5:58 PM

Islamabad, May 10 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's fate now lies in the hands of one woman, Dr Fehmida Mirza, the Speaker of the National Assembly, according to Law Minister Farooq Naek.

Memogate scandal: Commission orders forensic test of Ijaz's Blackberry phone, computer

May 6, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Islamabad, May 6 (ANI): The judicial commission probing the Memogate scandal will be sending its secretary to London to conduct forensic tests on Mansoor Ijaz's Blackberry phone and computer, prompting Husain Haqqani's counsel to boycott the commission proceedings.

Sofia Vergara to have role in `The Smurfs' sequel

April 27, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Los Angeles, April 27 (IANS/EFE) Colombia's Sofia Vergara, the star of "The Smurfs", will also participate in the sequel to the 2011 blockbuster that earned $560 million worldwide, Sony Pictures announced Thursday.

Chhattisgarh hostage crisis: Govt. should adopt holistic approach, says D. Raja

April 24, 2012 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja on Tuesday said the government should adopt a holistic approach to secure the safe release of Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon from his Maoist kidnappers.

Mamata should have attended Chief Ministers meet: D. Raja

April 16, 2012 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) lawmaker D. Raja on Monday said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should have attended the annual conference of chief ministers on internal security called by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

11 new ministers inducted in Pakistan

April 13, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Islamabad, April 13 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani expanded his council of ministers Friday with the induction of 11 new faces.

Ramiz says 99% of Pak cricketers in favour of foreign cricket coach

January 5, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Lahore, Jan 5(ANI): Former captain Ramiz Raja has backed the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) view of hiring a foreign coach, adding that a majority of cricketers are in favour of such a move.

Govt. can speed up tabling of Lokpal Bill: D. Raja

December 15, 2011 at 8:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) lawmaker D. Raja on Thursday said the government can accelerate the process of passing the Lokpal Bill in the Winter Session of Parliament if it posses a strong political will.

CPI wants establishment of National Judicial Commission

December 13, 2011 at 9:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) lawmaker D. Raja on Tuesday called for the establishment of a National Judicial Commission to remove anomalies in the Indian judiciary.

CPI wants establishment of National Judicial Commission

December 13, 2011 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) lawmaker D. Raja on Tuesday called for the establishment of a National Judicial Commission to remove anomalies in the Indian judiciary.

Zaheer Abbas says he's 'obviously interested' in replacing Butt as PCB chief

October 11, 2011 at 2:54 PM

Islamabad, Oct 11(ANI): Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas has added his name to the list of individuals interested in replacing Ijaz Butt as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief.

Malaysian company Maxis Communications denies involvement in India's 2G scam

October 11, 2011 at 12:14 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 11 (ANI): Malaysian company Maxis Communications Bhd (MCB) has denied any wrongdoing in India's telecom spectrum scam after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a case against the company's promoter T Ananda Krishnan and its senior executive Ralph Marshal along with former Indian Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran and his brother Kalanidhi.

Pak court awards death penalty to Mumtaz Qadri in Salmaan Taseer murder case

October 1, 2011 at 12:24 PM

Rawalpindi, Oct 1(ANI): Malik Mumtaz Hussain Qadri, the self-confessed assassin of former Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, has been sentenced to death by an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Pakistan.

PCB shortlists five 'foreign and local' candidates for head coach position

September 30, 2011 at 12:48 PM

Karachi, Sept 30(ANI): The three-member committee constituted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to hunt for a new head coach, has shortlisted five candidates from the 37 applications it received.

PCB issues 15-day deadline to applicants for Pak head coach job

September 9, 2011 at 11:06 AM

Lahore, Sept 9(ANI): The three-member committee constituted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to hunt for a new head coach, has given a 15-day deadline to applicants for the job after it held its first meeting at the National Cricket Academy (NCA).

New Pak coach must have 'international experience, good reputation': Intikhab Alam

August 31, 2011 at 11:54 AM

Lahore, August 31(ANI): The three-member committee constituted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to hunt for a new head coach to succeed Waqar Younis is eyeing an 'internationally experienced' candidate, reducing the chances of a local taking over the post.

Three Pak naval officers face court martial for role in PNS Mehran attack

August 4, 2011 at 1:35 PM

Karachi, Aug.4 (ANI): Three Pakistan Navy officers are facing court martial proceedings for their alleged negligence during the attack on the naval airbase Mehran in Karachi.

2G scam: Maran should be dropped from Union Cabinet immediately, says Jayalalithaa

July 6, 2011 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (ANI): With the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) stating that a preliminary inquiry suggests that Textiles Minister Dayanidhi Maran did misuse his office in 2006 to force the sale of Aircel to an industrialist his family was allegedly close to, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa today said that it is high time the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, should drop him from the Union Cabinet.

CPI asks Govt. to bring its version of Lokpal Bill

July 3, 2011 at 5:20 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) lawmaker D. Raja on the eve of the all-party meeting on the Lokpal Bill today asked the Central Government to bring its version of the Bill for reaction and deliberation on the issue.

Opposition parties protest against fuel price hike, demand rollback

June 25, 2011 at 3:12 PM

New Delhi, June 25(ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other opposition parties on Saturday staged nationwide protests against the hike in the prices of diesel, kerosene and LPG.

Kids were paid Rs100-150 in lieu of every ball entering Osama's Abbottabad compound

May 4, 2011 at 1:48 PM

London, May 4(ANI): The comfortable family life Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden enjoyed under the nose of the Pakistani security services is depicted from the fact that neighbours' children were invited into the most wanted terrorist's hideout in Abbottabad to play with pet rabbits, while his children attended a nearby school.

Murli Manohar Joshi submits draft PAC report to Lok Sabha Speaker

April 30, 2011 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Apr 30 (ANI): Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman Murli Manohar Joshi submitted a copy of the of the controversial 2G draft report to Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar on Saturday.

BJP chief lashes out at PM for incompetence in controlling corruption

March 27, 2011 at 12:43 PM

Ranchi, Mar.27 (ANI): Bhatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari has slammed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his incompetent behaviour in the series of corruption scams that have come up during the reign of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government.

Kidnapped Brit toddler recovered in Pak

March 16, 2010 at 1:30 PM

Islamabad, Mar.16 (ANI): Pakistani police officials have claimed that the five-year old British child, Sahil Saeed, who was kidnapped from his grandmother's house in Punjab's Jhelum district two weeks ago, has been safely recovered.

Katy Perry to lend voice to Smurfs: The Movie

March 6, 2010 at 11:59 AM

London, March 6 (ANI): Singer Katy Perry is set to lend her voice to the movie adaptation of classic kids' show The Smurfs.

Prime Minister to give National Bravery Awards today

January 21, 2010 at 9:49 AM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will give away National Bravery Awards for 2009 to 21 children here today.

President Patil meets children chosen for national bravery awards

January 19, 2010 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19(ANI): President Pratibha Patil on Tuesday met the 21 children, who will be awarded the National Bravery Awards for 2009 by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on January 21.

Prime Minister to give National Bravery Awards on Jan 21

January 18, 2010 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18(ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will give away National Bravery Awards for 2009 to 21 children in the national capital on January 21.

Pak govt. revamps its legal team following NRO case 'mishandling'

December 24, 2009 at 3:57 PM

Islamabad, Dec.24 (ANI): Miffed over the performance of the legal team in the Supreme Court during the hearing of the case regarding the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), the Pakistan government has dismantled its present legal team.

Pak senators say Kerry-Lugar Bill targets nuke arsenal

October 3, 2009 at 12:36 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 3 (ANI): Pakistan's senators have slammed the Kerry-Lugar Bill saying that it targets the country's nuclear weapons.

Boxer Suranjoy Singh returns home to hero's welcome

July 1, 2009 at 2:56 PM

Imphal, July 1 (ANI): A grand welcome was recently accorded to gold medallist, Mayengbam Suranjoy Singh of Manipur who gave India its first Asian Championship gold in 15 years at the Asian Boxing Championship held in China.

Pak to get minute-to-minute info on river flow from India

June 18, 2009 at 3:09 PM

Islamabad, June 18 (ANI): In an effort to minimize damage caused by floods in the country, Pakistan has made arrangements with India to receive minute-to-minute detailed information about river flows in the north-western parts of the country.

Each Left party to review poll reverses individually

May 17, 2009 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Leaders of the Left parties Sunday announced that each party will individually review the reverses suffered by them in the 2009 general elections.

A fast between breakfast and lunch

April 29, 2009 at 1:01 AM

It was a dramatic day here in Chennai on Monday April 27, 2009. I received a SMS on my mobile phone from my friend a chartered accountant Mr Raja.

Randeep Hooda to go back to theatre

April 21, 2009 at 9:28 AM

After failed efforts for commercial success in Bollywood, actor Randeep Hooda is planning to go back to his passion - theatre.

Vendor women protest grenade attack at Mayang Imphal Bazar

April 13, 2009 at 7:29 PM

Imphal, April 13 (ANI): The unabated violent incidents by various militant groups in Manipur are creating uncertainty in people's lives.

Bharti Airtel's accounts come under watchdog scanner

March 28, 2009 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Department of Telecommunications has proposed a special audit into the accounts of leading telecom operator Bharti Airtel as the regulator has raised doubts that the company may be shifting revenues from one source to another, resulting in lower fee to the government.

Kannada film industry faces slump at box office

March 24, 2009 at 9:07 AM

Banglaore, March 24 (IANS) The Kannada film industry is going through a rough patch, with even star-studded films biting the dust at the box office while films with newcomers are generating only 10-15 percent opening collections, members of the industry said.

'Oye Lucky!...' provides entertaining Punjabi music (Music Review)

November 25, 2008 at 9:27 AM

Film: 'Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!'; Music Director: Sneha Khanwalkar; Singers: Himani Kapoor, Dilbahar, Rajbir, Mika, Des Raj Lachkani, Brijesh Shandilya; Rating: ***

Pageantry, festive spirit marks Mysore Dussehra

October 9, 2008 at 8:22 PM

Mysore, Oct 9 (IANS) The grand finale of the 10-day Dussehra fest began on a spectacular note Thursday, with pageantry and festive spirit marking Vijayadashami in this cultural capital of Karnataka, some 140 km from India's IT hub.

PPP may quit Punjab govt. as PPP-PML-N rift widens

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Lahore, Aug 25 (ANI): In clear signs of rift widening between the PPP and PML-N after former president Pervez Musharraf's removal from Pakistan's political scene, the bigger coalition partner the PPP has said that it will move out of the PML-N-led Punjab government if the coalition collapses over the judges' issue.

Microsoft announces business availability of SQL server 2008

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (ANI/Business Wire India): Microsoft Corporation India Private Limited today announced the Release to Manufacture (RTM) of SQL Server 2008 - the latest version of its acclaimed database management offering.