Everything you need to know about Raja Umari: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Raja Umari: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh minister and independent legislator Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiyya was Wednesday grilled by the CBI over the murder of Kunda deputy superintendent of police Zia-ul-Haq and two others.
New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Former Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh, alias Raja Bhaiya, arrived at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) headquarters for questioning in connection with the murder of a village head Nanhe Yadav and Deputy Superintendent of Police, Zia-ul-Haque.
Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) The CBI would Wednesday interrogate former Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiyya for his alleged role in the killing of Kunda deputy superintendent of police Zia-ul-Haq, sources said.
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Television actress Shweta Tiwari has been through a lot in her personal life, but says her daughter was the one constant support in her life and their bonding became stronger while battling problems together.
Singapore, April 29 (IANS) Ahead of the general elections in the country May 5, a Malaysian court Monday issued an arrest warrant against a Hindu rights group leader in a sedition case.
New Delhi, Apr. 9 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday downplayed senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha's demand that Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh should depose before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 2G, saying none of the members of the opposition raised any such demand till the time he was in the panel.
New Delhi, Apr. 9 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday downplayed senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha's demand that Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh should depose before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 2G, saying none of the members of the opposition raised any such demand till the time he was in the panel.
Lucknow, April 3 (IANS) In a twist to the ongoing probe in the triple murder at a Kunda village in which a senior cop was also among those killed, the CBI has sought the removal of all station house officials (SHOs) posted in the police stations of Kunda.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) A war of words Tuesday broke out between the Congress and the BJP over the functioning of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the 2G spectrum issue.
Islamabad, Mar. 31 (ANI): The Water and Power Ministry of Pakistan has pressed for the recovery of its official items from three former federal ministers.
Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Raveena Tandon is not happy with stick-thin girls in the glamour industry and says they have made life tough for women like her. However, she is happy with her curvy self.
The investigating team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is at present in Kunda village to probe the Kunda triple murder case including the alleged murder of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Zia-ul-Haq, Tuesday night has to face attack from unidentified assailants...........................
Lucknow, March 13 (IANS) The CBI team probing the triple murder at Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh village in which former state minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh aka Raja Bhaiyya is an accused, was attacked by unidentified assailants late Tuesday.
Deoria (Uttar Pradesh), Mar. 9 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi met the family members of slain Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Zia-ul-Haque on Saturday and assured them that they will get justice.
New Delhi, Mar 8 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Friday said those who are responsible for the murder of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Zia-ul-Haq must be punished.
Controversial Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya has submitted his resignation from the post of Minister of Food and Supplies to Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav after police booked allegedly booked him for cooking conspiracy to kill Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-ul-Haque..............
Lucknow/New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya quit Monday, a day after he was booked for the murder of a senior police officer.
Lucknow, Mar 4 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday confirmed that controversial Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya has submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav after he was alleged booked for a conspiracy to kill Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-ul-Haque .
Lucknow, Mar 4 (ANI): Controversial Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday morning after he was alleged booked for a conspiracy to kill Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-ul-Haque .
Lucknow, March 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh minister Raja Bhaiya and seven of his associates have been booked for the murder of a senior police officer, officials said Mnday.
Yangon, Mar 2 (IANS) The Indian football team began its campaign in style, beating Chinese Taipei 2-1 in their first match of the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers 2013 here Saturday.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) From the interiors of India to soirees big and small in urban centres, India's folk musicians are going places and getting increasingly new audiences. And giving them the much-needed platform are folk music festivals in centres as varied as Mussoorie and Mumbai.
Islamabad, Feb. 24 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said the country is keen to go ahead with the proposed gas pipeline project with Iran in order to overcome its energy crisis.
Islamabad, Feb 17 (ANI): Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said his nation wants to improve ties with all its neighbours including India and Afghanistan to keep the region stable and peaceful.
Lucknow, Feb 9 (IANS) Two days after the first cabinet expansion of the 11-month-old Samajwadi Party-led Uttar Pradesh government, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Saturday night allotted portfolios to new ministers and reshuffled the work of some colleagues.
Islamabad, Feb 3 (IANS) The body of a Pakistani investigator, probing a corruption case involving Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and found hanging last month, has been exhumed from his grave for investigation, a media report said.
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Taking a dig at the rebel tennis players including his estranged partner Mahesh Bhupathi, Leander Paes Saturday said that it was not the priority of the players to get into governance and selection matters.
Islamabad, Feb. 2 (Xinhua-ANI): At least 22 people were killed and a dozen others injured when a security camp was attacked in Pakistan's northwest district of Lakki Marwat area on Saturday morning, local media reported.
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Ranjeet Virali-Murugesan will start India's Davis Cup campaign against unranked Min-Hyeok Cho of South Korea while No.2 Vijayant Malik will take on Korea No.1 Suk-Young Jeong in the second singles on the first day of the Group 1 Asia/Oceania tie at the RK Khanna Tennis stadium here Friday.
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) India's star tennis player Leander Paes backed his young teammates in the young Davis Cup side and hoped the rookies would punch above their weight against the tough South Koreans in the Group I Asia/Oceania tie, starting here Friday.
Islamabad, Jan 21 (IANS) A senior Pakistani officer, who was investigating a case against Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and was found hanging Jan 18, was even prepared to quit his job, a media report said Monday.
Islamabad, Jan 18 (IANS) Pakistan-born Canadian cleric Tahirul Qadri said Friday he reserves the right to take extreme measures if the agreement signed with the government was not implemented.
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.
Islamabad, Jan 18 (IANS) President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned a National Assembly session Monday afternoon, Geo News reported.
Islamabad, Jan. 17 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that the situation in the capital, following the Supreme Court order to arrest the prime minister on corruption allegations, was not as "chaotic" as it might appear.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 16 (IANS) Veteran Tamil director Kasthuri Raja is set to weild the megaphone for his first Malayalam film, "Close Friends".
Islamabad, Jan 16 (IANS) Amid the escalating political crisis, a Pakistani daily Wednesday called for "a genuine national consensus".
Islamabad, Jan 15 (IANS) Several people were injured Tuesday in a blast in Quetta city in Pakistan's Balochistan province, Geo News reported.
Islamabad, Jan 14 (IANS) Governor's rule was imposed in Pakistan's violence-hit Balochistan province early Monday following the Jan 10 twin bomb attacks in Quetta in which 86 people were killed.
Islamabad, Jan. 14 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has announced the governor rule in southwest province of Balochistan early Monday in the wake of deadly twin bomb attacks in the provincial capital of Quetta.
Islamabad, Jan 11 (IANS) The toll in four deadly blasts Thursday in Pakistan -- three in Quetta city and one in northwest Swat district -- has risen to 116. At least 235 other people were injured in the bombings by extremist Sunni Muslim group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, media reports said Friday.
Lahore, Jan 9 (IANS) Pakistan is not a failed state, Prime Minister Raja Parvez Ashraf has said.
Islamabad, Jan 3 (ANI): Pakistan's Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that the democratic system, protected by the constitution is the best system to ensure progress and prosperity of the country.
Shimla, Dec 23 (IANS) The Raja's own men tried to keep him away from the throne. They fired corruption charges at him. But beating all odds, Virbhadra Singh is set for another 'coronation' -- his sixth as the chief minister of Himachal Pradesh.
Islamabad, Dec. 17 (ANI): The findings of the Abbottabad Commission, which will be presented to Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf soon, are completely different from the American version, according to a law ministry official.
Islamabad, Dec 13 (IANS) President Asif Ali Zardari did not file tax returns for 2011 and he was in "good company as 34 out of 55 cabinet ministers paid nothing either", said a Pakistani daily.
Islamabad, Dec. 6 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has demanded an end to US drone attacks in the country during a meeting with US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson in Islamabad.
Islamabad, Dec. 3 (ANI): Pakistan premier Raja Pervez Ashraf has called on the two classmates of 15-year-old acitivst Malala Yousufzai, who were wounded in the assassination attempt on the latter.
Islamabad, Nov 30 (IANS) Weeks after Pakistan freed 13 Afghan Taliban detainees to push peace process, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed Friday on the release of more Taliban prisoners, facilitating contacts and urging the Taliban to renounce ties to Al Qaeda.
Islamabad, Nov 21 (IANS) Leaders of eight developing countries with large Muslim populations are meeting here for a three?day conference to discuss issues of mutual concern.
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) A day after the much?hyped 2G spectrum auction turned out to be a damp squib, both the UPA government and the Congress Thursday questioned the Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai's claim of estimated loss of Rs.1.76 lakh crore in the spectrum allocation in 2008.
Islamabad, Nov 13 (IANS) There is consensus in Pakistan that Kabul and Islamabad must work together for peace in the region, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said.
Karachi, Nov. 3 (ANI): As part of a review of Pakistan's human rights standing, the Netherlands has recommended that the country removes restrictions on Internet access.
Islamabad, Nov 1 (IANS) Pakistan has approved a liberalised visa agreement with India that will relax curbs on issuing travel documents to traders, elderly people, tourists, pilgrims, members of the civil society and children, Xinhua reported.
Washington, Oct. 21 (ANI): Taking notice of the energy crisis in Pakistan, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has instructed government officials not to wear formal suits, but come to their offices in the commonly used national attire - the salwar-kameez in summers when air-conditioners are used to the maximum.
Singapore, Oct 16 (IANS) India went down 0-2 to Singapore in an international football friendly at the Chao Chu Kang Stadium here Tuesday.
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.
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.
Peshawar, Oct. 9 (ANI): Young Pakistani rights activist and National Peace Award winner Malala Yousufzai and another girl were injured in an attack on their school van by unidentified gunmen on Tuesday.
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.
Islamabad, Oct. 7 (ANI): In view of the severe resistance from senior leaders of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Law Minister Farooq H Naek is likely to stick to mentioning presidential immunity in the draft of the letter to be sent to the Swiss authorities asking to reopen graft cases against President Asif Zardari, according to sources.
Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) As many as 19 people were killed and over 100 injured after protests against the anti-Islam US film turned violent in several cities across Pakistan Friday, Geo News reported.
Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) At least nine people died in Pakistan Friday when demonstrations against a US-made anti-Islam film turned violent.
Islamabad, Sept. 21 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Friday criticized the notion of insulting religious beliefs and inciting hatred on the excuse of the freedom of expression
Islamabad, Sep. 21 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistan on Friday summoned the U.S. Charg D'Affaires Richard Hoagland to the Foreign Ministry and a strong protest was lodged with him over the blasphemous video posted on the YouTube attacking the personage of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf Friday said freedom of expression could not be an excuse for insulting religious beliefs and inciting hatred.
Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) Pakistan Friday summoned the US charge d'affaires Richard Hoagland to the foreign ministry and lodged a strong protest with him over a blasphemous video posted on YouTube.
Islamabad, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has thanked Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh for his condolence message on the loss of lives in the fires in Karachi and Lahore.
Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) The shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Ram Leela" has reportedly started here and "Gangs Of Wasseypur" fame actress Richa Chaddha is likely to join the cast and crew soon.
Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) A Mumbai special court Friday sentenced mafia don Arun Gawli to life sentence for the 2007 killing of Shiv Sena corporator Kamlakar Jamsandekar. According to special public prosecutor Raja Thakre, 11 others accused in the murder had also been given life sentences.
Islamabad, Aug 29 (IANS) An abnormal increase in the number of houses in Pakistan's Sindh and Balochistan provinces left a government-run statistics bureau so worried that it promptly brought it to the notice of Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf.
Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) If her fans are eagerly awaiting for Kareena Kapoor's marriage, Karisma Kapoor is equally excited about her sister's wedding, set to take place some time this year.
Islamabad, Aug 23 (ANI): Former Pakistan prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said anyone who writes a letter to the Swiss authorities asking to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, would be committing treason, as Zardari enjoys constitutional immunity from prosecution under Article 248.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led opposition Wednesday renewed its demand for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over the official auditor's report on coal block allocation, leading to disruptions in both houses of parliament.
Islamabad, Aug 16 (IANS) At least eight militants, wearing military uniform and lugging sophisticated weapons, were killed when they launched a brazen attack on a key Pakistani airbase in Punjab province.
Islamabad, Aug 16 (IANS) Six militants and two security personnel were killed when heavily armed terrorists Thursday morning mounted a brazen attack on an airbase in Pakistan's Punjab province, military said.
Islamabad, Aug 15 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has reiterated his country's resolve to find a negotiated settlement to all disputes with India.
Islamabad, July 16 (ANI): Pakistan has decided to link U.S. drone attacks with the NATO supplies to Afghanistan, sources have said.
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.
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.
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) She enjoyed being the favourite next-door-girl in "Kasautii Zindagii Kay", the first female winner of reality show"Bigg Boss" and now a strict mom in "Parvarrish - Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi". But Shweta Tiwari feels women do not get to play diverse roles in TV shows.
New Delhi, June 26 (ANI): Alleging that the Congress-led UPA II Government suffers from the loss of moral and political authority, Communist Party of India (CPI) lawmaker D. Raja on Tuesday said the ruling government has become synonym for mega corruption and scams.
Beijing, June 25 (IANS) China Monday congratulated Pakistan's new Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and pledged a closer partnership with Islamabad.
Islamabad, June 24 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said resolving the energy crisis in the country is foremost on his agenda.
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.
Islamabad, June 23 (IANS) Pakistan's new Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has vowed to ensure supremacy of parliament, strengthen democracy and hold free and fair elections.
Islamabad, June 23 (ANI): The Obama administration has welcomed the election of a new prime minister in Pakistan, and has expressed hope that the move would help improving ties between the two countries.
Washington, June 23 (IANS) The US government looks forward to working with Pakistan's newly-elected Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf to bring the strained relations between the two countries back on track, the State Department has said.
Islamabad, June 22 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistan's ruling party Friday named Raja Pervez Ashraf as its candidate for the slot of prime minister, said a spokesman for the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).
Islamabad, June 21 (IANS) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has formally named Makhdoom Shahabuddin as the candidate of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for the post of prime minister, state television reported Thursday.
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Keeping their cards close to the chest, the left parties Wednesday said selection of a candidate for the presidential election should be based on the widest possible acceptance.
New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): A day after he walked out of Tihar Jail after securing bail in the 2G spectrum allocation scam, former Telecom Minister A. Raja went to Parliament on Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Former telecommunications minister A. Raja attended parliament Wednesday, a day after he was released from Tihar Jail after getting bail in the 2G spectrum case.
Chennai/Perambalur, May 15 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Tuesday said that the 2G spectrum case looks, as if it is getting 'diluted'.
Chennai/New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M. Karunanidhi on Tuesday expressed his delight over former Telecom Minister A. Raja getting bail in the 2G spectrum case.
New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): A Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Delhi is expected to give its order on the bail plea of former telecom minister A Raja in connection with the multi-crore 2G spectrum scam.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) After 15 gruelling months, former telecom minister and DMK leader A. Raja walked out of Tihar Jail here Tuesday after getting bail in the 2G spectrum case with a rider that he can't visit his former office or his home state Tamil Nadu without permission.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Scores of DMK supporters, gathered outside a Delhi court Tuesday, cheered out loud on hearing that their leader and former communications minister A. Raja was granted bail in the 2G scam case.
Chennai, May 15 (IANS) DMK patriarch M. Karunanidhi Tuesday expressed his happiness at party leader and former telecom minister A. Raja being freed on bail in the 2G spectrum case, and said the party will stand by him.
Chennai, May 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Tuesday said the 2G spectrum allotment scam case seemed to be getting diluted with the bail granted to former communications minister and the main accused A. Raja.
