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

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

Coalgate: Left targets Manmohan Singh as CBI questions ex-members of PMO

June 19, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): With the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) expected to record the statement of T K A Nair, the senior-most bureaucrat in the Prime Minister's Office, in the coal blocks allocation scam case, Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja on Wednesday said Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will have to own a responsibility.

With normalcy, five-star luxury returns to Kashmir

June 19, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Gulmarg, June 19 (IANS) Like a phoenix risen from the ashes, Kashmir has once again got a five-star luxury resort two decades after the only such property in the Valley closed down due to militancy-related issues. It's a sign of increasing normalcy in a state that has seen a bruising insurgency that only recently has shown signs of abating.

Dhanush keen to go behind the camera soon (With Image)

June 18, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Chennai, June 18 (IANS) Tamil actor Dhanush, who is awaiting the release of his debut Hindi film "Raanjhanaa", said Tuesday that he is keen to direct soon. In all probability, he is likely to wield the megaphone by the end of 2014.

Vidyut Jamwal to do live action at IIFA

June 18, 2013 at 7:33 PM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jamwal, the new action hero in Bollywood, will perform live action on the stage at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, starting July 4 in Macau.

Raja-Sharan advance in Wimbledon qualifiers

June 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, June 18 (IANS) Indian tennis pair Purav Raja and Divij Sharan advanced to the men's doubles second round of the Wimbledon qualifiers here by winning their match in straight sets.

Reshuffle lame exercise: BJP

June 17, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The opposition BJP Monday called the Congress' cabinet reshuffle a "lame exercise" and said that it would fail to make any impact on the 2014 general elections.

AIADMK to support CPI in Rajya Sabha polls

June 17, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Chennai, June 17 (IANS) In a dramatic turn on the last day of filing of nominations for the June 27 Rajya Sabha polls, AIADMK general secretary J. Jayalalithaa Monday announced her party's support to CPI's candidate and withdrawal of one party candidate.

TTP demands 'protection money' from Pakistani businessmen to sustain jihad

June 17, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Islamabad, June 17 (ANI): The Pakistani Taliban has reportedly asked two local businessmen to pay 'protection money' to help militants carry out 'jihad'.

CPI renominates Raja for Rajya Sabha

June 16, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Chennai, June 16 (IANS) The Communist Party of India (CPI) has decided to renominate D. Raja for the June 27 Rajya Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu, the party said Sunday.

Manivannan's death a huge loss: Tamil film fraternity

June 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Chennai, June 15 (IANS) The death of popular Tamil actor-director Manivannan, who passed away due to a cardiac arrest here Saturday, has sent shock waves through the Tamil film industry. Celebrities say they will remember him as a "great soul" who was versatile, talented and humble.

Telenor allowed to raise stake in Indian joint venture

June 14, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) Friday approved a proposal by the Norwegian telecom operator, Telenor, to raise its stake in its Indian joint venture from 49 percent to 74 percent, Economic Affairs Secretary Arvind Mayaram said here.

Saif Ali Khan goes natural for 'Bullet Raja'

June 11, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Saif Ali Khan has opted for a naturally tanned look instead of make-up to play a rural gangster in Tigmanshu Dhulia-directed "Bullet Raja".

Rameez says Pak 'still favourites' to win CT despite 'disappointing' loss to Windies

June 9, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Karachi, June 9 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Rameez Raja has said that Pakistan is still a favourite to win the ICC Champions Trophy, despite a disappointing performance in the tournament opener against West Indies.

Gustav Mahler's 'Symphony No.5' for 'Onayum Aatukuttiyu'

June 8, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Chennai, June 8 (IANS) Music maestro Illayaraja, known for thousands of chartbusters, has used Austrian composer Gustav Mahler's 'Symphony No.5' in the recently released trailer of upcoming Tamil crime-drama "Onayum Aatukuttiyu", written and directed by Mysskin.

2G scam case: Delhi Court dismisses plea seeking registration of FIR against Manmohan Singh

June 7, 2013 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (ANI): A Delhi Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking lodging of an FIR against Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran for their alleged role in the 2G spectrum case.

CBI files chargesheet in cop's murder, Raja Bhaiyya not named

June 7, 2013 at 4:33 PM

Lucknow, June 7 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Friday submitted a chargesheet in the murder of Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-ul-Haq, who was killed in March this year by a mob in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh.

I hate dancing, says Emraan Hashmi

June 7, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi, who recently grooved to the tunes of a qawwali number "Allah meherbaan" for his forthcoming release "Ghanchakkar", hates dancing.

Vidyut's action stunts extended for 'Bullet Raja'

June 6, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Action hero Vidyut Jammwal is shooting an additional action sequence with Saif Ali Khan for Tigmanshu Dhulia's "Bullet Raja".

Pak SC hint at taking up Swiss letter case again spells more trouble for Zardari

June 5, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Islamabad, June 5 (ANI): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has hinted that it might again take up the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) implementation case to look into the outcome of case.

Ramiz Raja says Pak's Champions Trophy chances depend on 'good, consistent' batting

June 5, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Islamabad, June 5 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has said that Pakistan's chances in the ICC Champions Trophy will depend on good and consistent batting show, despite their emphatic win over South Africa in a warm-up game of the mega event.

Indian paddlers win four golds in Slovakia

June 3, 2013 at 10:01 PM

Bratislava (Slovakia), June 3 (IANS) Indian paddlers annexed four gold and two silver medals in the Slovak Junior ITTF Open table tennis championship here.

Raj Kapoor deserved much more fame: Imtiaz Ali

June 1, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) Raj Kapoor was legendary and deserved more fame than he recieved, says filmmaker Imtiaz Ali ahead of the late actor-filmmaker's 25th death anniversary Sunday.

Pawar says ugly situation would not have arisen if he was BCCI president

May 29, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said the ugly situation arising out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot fixing scam would not have taken place had he been the BCCI president.

'Ghanchakkar' music crazy, funny (Music Review)

May 29, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Film: "Ghanchakkar"; Music Director: Amit Trivedi; Singers: Amit Trivedi, Richa Sharma, Divya Kumar, and Altaf Raja; Rating ***

D. Raja takes on Mulayam, questions Samajwadi Party's double standards

May 27, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja on Monday took a jibe at Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav after he was critical of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, and sought an explanation from him with regard to his party's continued support for the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre.

Emraan's Midas touch impresses Altaf Raja

May 26, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) Singer Altaf Raja, who is making his comeback with the song titled "Jholuraam" in Emraan Hashmi starrer "Ghanchakkar", says the actor has ability to make things successful.

Rajiv Shukla says no changes in IPL schedule

May 25, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): Indian Premier League Governing Council Chairman Rajiv Shukla on Saturday said there will be no changes in the schedule of the tournament.

Spot fixing scandal is deep rooted in India: Kirti Azad

May 25, 2013 at 4:38 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Kirti Azad on Saturday said spot fixing is deep-rooted and has hit cricket's very foundation.

Kamal Nath says BCCI president should resign

May 25, 2013 at 2:38 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath on Saturday said the Board of Cricket Control in India President N.Srinivasan has lost all his credibility and should resign.

BCCI should clarify on IPL spot fixing, government should act firmly against guilty: D. Raja

May 25, 2013 at 10:22 AM

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): Communist Party of India-Marxist leader and former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament D. Raja on Saturday expressed concern as a citizen of India over spot fixing episode in the ongoing sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Two more cricket bookies arrested in Tamil Nadu

May 24, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Chennai, May 24 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Police have arrested two more cricket bookies, taking the total number held so far to nine, police said Friday.

Ex-Pak PM Raja Ashraf tenders unconditional apology before SC in 'rental power' case

May 22, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Islamabad, May 22 (ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has submitted an unconditional apology before the Supreme Court against the contempt of court charges framed against him in the Rental Power Projects (RPPs) case.

BJP takes UPA-II to task over 2G scam

May 20, 2013 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) accused the former Telecom Minister A.Raja of trying to deceive the people with his 'zero loss theory', in the 2G- spectrum allocation scam.

Emraan, Altaf Raja to perform live

May 20, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Altaf Raja, who has shot for a song in forthcoming movie "Ghanchakkar", will perform live with the film's lead actor Emraan Hashmi in three cities for promoting the fun drama.

'Neram' - gem of Tamil cinema (Tamil Movie Review)

May 18, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Film: "Neram"; Cast: Nivin Pauly, Nazriya Nizam, Simhaa, Thambi Ramaiah, Nasser, John Vijay, Charlie and Ananth Nag; Director: Alphonse Putharen; Rating: ****

BJP raises 2G scam issue at recast PAC

May 17, 2013 at 10:54 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members Friday raised the issue of the 2G spectrum scam at the first meeting of the reconstituted Public Accounts Commitee of parliament, said informed sources.

Google expected to appear before Pak court over YouTube ban issue

May 16, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Lahore, May 16 (ANI): Legal representatives of Google Inc. are expected to appear before the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday to explain the company's position in the YouTube case.

Ex-Pakistani PM Raja Pervez Ashraf loses

May 12, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) Former prime minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has been defeated in the National Assembly elections, a media report said Sunday.

Lok Sabha extends JPC term till Monsoon Session

May 6, 2013 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): The Lok Sabha today adopted a resolution to give a fresh extension to Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) that is looking into all aspects of the 2G spectrum allocation scam till the end of the Monsoon Session.

2G scam probe: Chacko to move resolution in Lok Sabha to extend JPC's tenure

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): P.C. Chacko, the chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) that is looking into all aspects of the 2G spectrum allocation scam, on Monday said that he will move a resolution in the Lok Sabha to extend the committee's tenure.

2G case: Swamy moves court for Raja's written statement

May 4, 2013 at 11:00 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) A Delhi court Saturday posted for July 6 an application filed by Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy seeking the written statement given by former telecom minister A. Raja to Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

2G scam: Lok Sabha Speaker rejects opposition demand for removal of JPC chairman Chacko

May 2, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar on Thursday rejected an opposition demand for removing P.C. Chacko, as the chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) that is probing various aspects of the 2G Spectrum allocation scandal.

Chinese intrusion issue: D.Raja says Khurshid should not cancel his Beijing visit

May 1, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Senior Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D.Raja on Wednesday said the Chinese intrusion issue doesn't warrant the cancellation of External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid's visit to China on May 9.

BJP threatens agitation in Parliament after financial business is over

April 29, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 29 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has agreed to allow the financial business to be taken up in the Parliament on Tuesday, today said that it would continue with its agitation and mount pressure on the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre on issues concerning the coal scam and the 2G spectrum scam.

'India has become laughing stock over 2G', says Yashwant Sinha

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 29 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Monday denounced the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) report on the 2G spectrum scam, saying it has made the country and its people a laughing stock.

Emraan adds quirky touch to 'Jholuraam' song video

April 29, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi, who shot a music video with Altaf Raja, came up with quirky steps for himself and the singer during the shoot.

BJP to hold nationwide protests against UPA government

April 28, 2013 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would hold nationwide protests May 4-5 against the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government over irregularities in coal blocks and 2G spectrum allocations, the party announced Sunday.

Coal mine probe should be honest: Karunanidhi

April 27, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Chennai, April 27 (IANS) DMK president M. Karunanidhi said Saturday everything relating to the investigation in the coal mine allocation scam should be done in an honest manner.

2G Scam: Chacko willing to consider amendments to JPC draft report

April 27, 2013 at 9:40 AM

New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): The chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) that is looking into all aspects of the 2G spectrum allocation scam, P.C. Chacko, has expressed his willingness to consider amendments to controversial aspects of the draft report which has given a clean chit to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P. Chidambaram.

JPC on 2G: Chacko deliberately tried to cover facts, alleges Sushma Swaraj

April 26, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 26 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj on Friday alleged that P. C. Chacko, the chairman of Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), had deliberately tried to cover the facts related to the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

P.C. Chacko to meet Speaker on convening next JPC meeting

April 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): The chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee that is looking into the 2G Scam, P C Chacko, on Friday said that he will be meeting the Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar to seek guidance on when to convene the next meeting of the JPC.

'It's Speaker's discretion', says Chacko as opposition demands his removal

April 25, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 25 (ANI): With the opposition members demanding his ouster from the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) that is looking the 2G spectrum allocation scam, panel chairperson and Congressman P.C. Chacko on Thursday said it is Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar's discretion and she has to take a decision on it.

Narayanasamy takes on opposition, says demand for Chacko's removal 'unwarranted'

April 25, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 25 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) V. Narayanasamy on Thursday lashed out at the opposition members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), which is looking the 2G spectrum allocation scam, for demanding the removal of panel chairperson P.C. Chacko, saying it is unwarranted, unnecessary and politically motivated.

Trinamool MP dies in Kolkata, ripples in Delhi

April 25, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi/Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Ambica Banerjee died Thursday in a Kolkata hospital, leading to the Lok Sabha being adjourned for the day and the crucial joint parliamentary committee (JPC) meeting to finalise the report on 2G spectrum being postponed.

2G scam: Opposition submits memo, wants Lok Sabha Speaker to remove Chacko

April 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 25 (ANI): Opposition members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) that is looking the 2G spectrum allocation scam, have submitted a memorandum to Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar expressing no confidence against panel chairperson P.C. Chacko.

Raja Chaudhary fed up of controversies

April 25, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Raja Chaudhary says he has had enough of controversies and hopes to avoid it in future.

BJP, Left want Chacko sacked as JPC chief

April 25, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The BJP and the Left united Thursday to ask Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar to remove P.C. Chacko as chief of the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) looking into 2G spectrum allocation.

Rajya Sabha adjourned for day

April 25, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was repeatedly disrupted Thursday as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) continued to press for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation and the Left parties raised the issue of the chit fund scam in West Bengal.

JPC meet on 2G spectrum allocation postponed: P.C. Chacko

April 25, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 25 (ANI): The crucial Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting that was scheduled to be held today to adopt the draft report on 2G spectrum allocation issue has been postponed.

JPC report on 2G should be rejected: BJP

April 25, 2013 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday said the draft report of the parliamentary panel on 2G spectrum allocation was "based on lies" and should be rejected totally.

JPC meeting on 2G report postponed

April 25, 2013 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The meeting of the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) on 2G spectrum allocation to finalise its draft report has been postponed, sources said Thursday.

Adopt 2G report unanimously, Chacko requests JPC members

April 25, 2013 at 11:24 AM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) All members of the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) looking into 2G spectrum allocation should "adopt the report without voting", panel chief P.C. Chacko appealed Thursday ahead of the meeting to debate the document.

JPC to meet tomorrow to adopt draft report on 2G allocation

April 24, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr 24. (ANI): The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) will meet here on Thursday to adopt the draft report on 2G spectrum allocation issue.

Your silence will prove your guilt: Yashwant Sinha to PM

April 24, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) BJP leader Yashwant Sinha has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh again saying his silence over his alleged involvement in the 2G telecom spectrum allocation scam will only confirm his guilt.

JPC to finalise its 2G report Thursday

April 24, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A divided Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probing the 2G spectrum issue will meet Thursday to finalise its report, sources said Wednesday.

Your silence will prove your guilt: Yashwant Sinha to PM

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) BJP leader Yashwant Sinha has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh again saying his silence over his alleged involvement in the 2G telecom spectrum allocation scam will only confirm his guilt.

JPC has replied to A.Raja: Chacko

April 24, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (ANI): The Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) looking into the 2G scam P.C.Chacko on Wednesday said he had replied to former Telecom Minister A.Raja's 100-page letter, and therefore said the latter should not have any grouse over not being heard.

JPC should hear me, reiterates Raja

April 22, 2013 at 10:04 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Former communications minister A. Raja, who is an accused in the 2G spectrum allocation case, Monday reiterated he should been heard by the joint parliamentary commiitee (JPC) probing the controversy.

2G scam: A. Raja takes on JPC

April 22, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 22 (ANI): Former Telecom Minister A. Raja today lashed out at the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for not allowing him to depose before it, saying this is not the way the panel examining the 2G spectrum allocation is expected to function.

As BJP, DMK move notices, Chacko says he used 'sealed cover'

April 22, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Facing a rap from the opposition over the leakage to the media of the JPC draft report on 2G allocation, P.C. Chacko, who chairs the parliamentary committee, Monday said he had urged members to treat the report as confidential.

Prime JPC accused Raja, not being heard, Rajanath Singh

April 22, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Belgaum (Karnataka), April 22 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Monday criticized the ruling Congress over the 2G Joint Parliamentary Committee report and asked why prime accused A.Raja was not being heard by the JPC.

Parliament adjourned till 2 p.m. after opposition creates uproar

April 22, 2013 at 12:52 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): Proceedings in the Lok Sabha were adjourned till 2 p.m. on Monday, while the Rajya Sabha adjourned deliberations till 12.30 p.m., after a relentless opposition sought to corner the UPA-II Government on a number odf issues, including the coal allocation scam, the 2G spectrum allocation scam and the gang-rape of a five-year-old girl in Delhi.

DMK seeks Chacko's removal over 2G JPC report leakage

April 22, 2013 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The DMK Monday sought the removal of P.C. Chacko as the chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probing 2G spectrum allocation, after the draft report was leaked to media.

DMK readies dissenting note to draft JPC report

April 22, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Chennai, April 22 (IANS) DMK members of the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probing the allocation and pricing of 2G spectrum have readied their dissent note to the panel's draft report, said the party's parliamentary leader T.R. Baalu.

JPC covering up 2G scam: BJP

April 22, 2013 at 10:12 AM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Alleging "massive cover up" in 2G spectrum allocation, the BJP said Monday that it had sought adjournment of question hour in both houses of parliament to raise the issue of the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) report on the scandal.

Congress hopes BJP will not stall Parliament over telecom scam

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (ANI): The Congress party on Sunday hoped that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would not to stall the second half of the budget session of parliament over the telecom scam.

Advani targets UPA, disapproves findings of JPC draft report on 2G scam

April 20, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 20 (ANI): Disapproving the findings of the Joint Parliamentary Committee's (JPC) draft report on the 2G spectrum scam, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani on Saturday questioned how it had given a clean chit to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P Chidambaram.

2G issue heats up again, Raja targets PM

April 19, 2013 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Ahead of parliament's budget session resuming Monday, former telecom minister A. Raja Friday targeted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the 2G spectrum allocation saying everything was done in consultation with him.

Congress used JPC to subvert truth: BJP

April 19, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Bangalore, April 19 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday said the Congress tried to "subvert" the truth by using the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) which absolved Prime Minster Manmohan Singh of all the charges in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

2G issue heats up again, Raja targets PM (Evening Lead)

April 19, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Ahead of parliament's budget session resuming Monday, former telecom minister A. Raja Friday targeted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the 2G spectrum allocation saying everything was done in consultation with him.

2G Scam report: Congress using JPC to subvert truth, says Jaitley

April 19, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitley on Friday questioned the Joint Parliamentary Committee's decision to give a clean chit to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on 2G spectrum allocation.

2G heats up again, Raja says PM consulted on 'everything' (Afternoon Lead)

April 19, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Everything was done in consultation with the prime minister, former telecom minister A. Raja said Friday, further muddying the political waters over the draft report of the parliamentary panel on 2G spectrum that blamed him but cleared Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P. Chidambaram of any wrongdoing.

Former Telecom Minister Raja wants to prove innocence in 2G scam case

April 19, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Chennai, Apr. 19 (ANI): Former Telecom Minister A. Raja, who has been accused of indulging in a scam worth Rs. 1.76 lakh crore when in office, on Friday reiterated that he did everything in consultation with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, and said that he will prove his innocence in the 2G spectrum scam case.

2G JPC report based on facts, is unbiased: Chacko

April 19, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The joint parliamentary committee (JPC) report on 2G spectrum allocation was based on facts and was unbiased, panel chief P.C. Chacko said Friday as the opposition criticised the document for being prejudicial.

Karunanidhi asks: How would minister mislead prime minister?

April 19, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Chennai, April 19 (IANS) DMK president M. Karunanidhi Friday wondered how one could believe that a prime minister could be misled by his minister, referring to the draft report of the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) on the 2G spectrum allocation.

2G JPC report 'prejudged', unacceptable, says CPI

April 19, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The draft report of the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) on 2G spectrum allocation is "prejudged and prejudiced" and therefore unacceptable, the Communist Party of India (CPI) said Friday.

It is time to learn from mistakes in the past: Sibal on 2G scam

April 19, 2013 at 11:16 AM

New Delhi, April 19 (ANI): Union Communications and Information Technology Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday admitted that a few mistakes had been made with regard to the allocation of 2G Spectrum, but added that it is time to learn from such mistakes so that they are not repeated in the future.

2G Scam probe: JPC gives clean chit to PM, says Raja misled him,Opposition rejects

April 19, 2013 at 11:16 AM

New Delhi, April 19 (ANI): The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigating the 2G spectrum scam has pinned the blame on former telecom minister A.Raja and exonerated both Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P Chidambaram.

2G JPC clears Chidambaram, blames Raja

April 18, 2013 at 11:16 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The parliamentary panel probing the 2G spectrum allocation has blamed former telecom minister A. Raja, holding he had changed the cut-off date for the spectrum allocation and that Finance Minister P.Chidambaram had no role in it, informed sources said Thursday.

2G JPC clears Chidambaram, blames Raja

April 18, 2013 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The parliamentary panel probing the 2G spectrum allocation has blamed former telecom minister A. Raja, holding he had changed the cut off date for the allocation of spectrum and that Finance Minister P.Chidambaram had no role in it, informed sources said Thursday.

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".

Pak SC strips Rehman Malik, predecessors of 'unlimited perks and privileges'

April 18, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 18 (ANI): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has stripped former interior minister Rehman Malik and his predecessors of unlimited perks and privileges.

Vidyut to design own fights for 'Bullet Raja'

April 18, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Tigmanshu Dhulia's new project "Bullet Raja" has an official action director Parvez Khan, who did the heart-in-the-mouth stunts in "Ra.One", "Vishwaroop" and "Agent Vinod". But new action-star Vidyut Jamwal will compose his own stunts for the film.

I get paid so much, I will laugh: Archana Puran Singh

April 17, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Actress Archana Puran Singh, who has been judging "Comedy Circus" for six years, says she enjoys it because it is a "very well paid job" and she is "laughing all the way to the bag".

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".

Mamata Banerjee-Delhi fiasco: D. Raja says CPI doesn't endorse such acts

April 10, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (ANI): Reacting to Tuesday's heckling of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and some of her ministers by Student Federation of India (SFI) and CPI-M activists as they arrived at the Planning Commission here, Communist Party of India (CPI) lawmaker D. Raja lawmaker on Wednesday strongly condemned it, saying that his party did not endorse such acts.

Opposition parties lash out at Manmohan Singh's statement on growth rate

April 10, 2013 at 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday criticized Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for not doing enough to control spiraling inflation.

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.

Manish Tewari belittles BJP's demand to call PM to appear before JPC

April 9, 2013 at 4:14 PM

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.

Manish Tewari belittles BJP's demand to call PM to appear before JPC

April 9, 2013 at 4:14 PM

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.