Swaraj Paul

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Lord Swaraj Paul is one of the scrupulous industrial personalities in India who founded the multinational company Caparo in London. In fulfilling the desire he had been kept from his childhood days. Swaraj Paul was born in 1931 in the Indian city Jalandhar, Punjab in a merchant family. Paul was educated in the most prestigious MIT in USA in Mechanical engineering and after his return he inherited the business empire of his family. Paul in 1953 joined in the family business but shifted to London in order to start a fresh business. Swaraj Paul founded the Caparo group in 1978. To his fortune and fate he was made the knight in the same year by the queen of United Kingdom and was elected to the House of Lords as a member. Numerous honors and prestige have been bestowed on him for his large business and his standing as one of the significant businesspersons in the international market. He received Padma Vibhusan in 1983 by Indira Gandhi. He is the pro-chancellor of Thames Valley University and its governing body. His business is based in London and is centered in the United Kingdom.

Model King Mal Khan to romance Sherlyn in 'Kamasutra 3D'

May 24, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Director Rupesh Paul has finalised model King Mal Khan for the male lead in "Kamasutra 3D" and he will be seen romancing Sherlyn Chopra in the film.

Heart healthy lifestyle may help protect kidney patients from dying prematurely

May 24, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): A new study has found that maintaining a heart healthy lifestyle may also help protect chronic kidney disease patients from developing kidney failure and early death.

'Fast and Furious 6' opens big in Tamil

May 24, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Chennai, May 24 (IANS) The Tamil-dubbed version of the sixth instalment of "Fast and Furious" series released Friday on as many as 80 screens in Tamil Nadu. This is more than the number of screens showing the English version.

'Fast & Furious 6' - lost and curious (IANS Movie Review)

May 24, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Film: "Fast & Furious 6"; Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Gina Carano, Luke Evans, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Ludacris and Gal Gadot; Director: Justin Lin; Rating: **1/2

Russia rejects Paul McCartney's plea to free jailed Pussy Riot band

May 24, 2013 at 1:50 PM

London, May 24 (ANI): Russia has rejected Beatles legend, Sir Paul McCartney's plea to free jailed female punk band Pussy Riot.

BJP asks government to introspect on its corrupt acts

May 22, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday accused the central government of failing on all counts and called on the latter to self-introspect on its various acts of corruption.

Sherlyn Chopra grooves in Indian attire at Cannes

May 22, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Actress Sherlyn Chopra grabbed the paparazzi's attention by grooving at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival wearing a white and gold Indian lehenga choli. She is there to promote her movie "Kamasutra 3D" with the team.

Oz women cricketers' Down Under on top of world after hefty pay-hike

May 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Sydney, May 22 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) has announced that the country's top female cricketers will now earn up to 80,000 dollars within a year.

Manmohan is leader neither of party nor country: BJP

May 22, 2013 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) As the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) got down to celebrating its fourth anniversary, the BJP Wednesday trained its guns on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said he was leader neither of his party nor the country.

Manmohan is leader neither of party nor country: BJP

May 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) As the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) got down to celebrating its fourth anniversary, the BJP Wednesday trained its guns on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said he was leader neither of his party nor the country.

BJP hits out at UPA-II on its fourth anniversary, calls it a failure

May 22, 2013 at 2:38 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): As the Congress-led UPA ruling coalition completed its ninth anniversary and four years of its second stint in office today and is set to release its report card at its celebration dinner this evening, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has hit out at the government by calling it a complete failure.

'Under threat' Rooney denies official transfer request reports

May 22, 2013 at 2:38 PM

London, May 22(ANI): Wayne Rooney denies having made any official request for his transfer and fears he is being forced for a way out of Old Trafford.

Manmohan is neither leader of party nor country: BJP

May 22, 2013 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) As the UPA got down to celebrating its fourth anniversary, the BJP Wednesday trained its guns on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said he was neither leader of his party nor the country.

De La Hoya wins lawsuit against model

May 22, 2013 at 12:30 PM

New York, May 22 (ANI): Oscar De La Hoya has won round two of his legal battle against a former Maxim model, with the appeals court calling her 5-million-dollar assault suit "baseless."

Bhutia, Chhetri to play in AIFF's new league tournament

May 21, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Some of the star Indian footballers, including former skipper Bhaichung Bhutia, are likely to feature in All India Football Federation's (AIFF) franchise-based tournament planned by its marketing partner IMG-Reliance in the 2013-14 season.

Sherlyn chooses transparent dress for Cannes (Movie Snippets)(With Images)

May 20, 2013 at 7:10 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Actress Sherlyn Chopra, who posed for adult magazine Playboy last year, wore a transparent ensemble for a red carpet event at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival. She is there to promote her debut film "Kamasutra 3D" with the team.

Tiger Woods and new girlfriend party at poker charity bash

May 20, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): Tiger Woods and Lindsay Vonn were seen having a good time at the annual Tiger's Poker Night in Las Vegas on Friday.

Fergie leads Scholes, Owen and others on 'retirement road' following 'farewell' draw with West Brom

May 20, 2013 at 9:26 AM

London, May 20 (ANI): Sir Alex Ferguson had led the way to a day packed with goodbyes after he bid farewell to Manchester United with 1500 games in charge after a record breaking 5-5 draw with West Bromich Albion.

Advanced breast cancer detecting machine comes to India

May 19, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) An advanced digital breast cancer detecting machine with the capability to see the lesions in breasts with much more clarity than ever before was unveiled in the national capital Sunday.

Anchoring not stepping stone to movies: Manish Paul

May 19, 2013 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) After being a successful anchor on the small screen, Manish Paul moves to the big screen with "Micky Virus", but insists that he never used the small screen medium to get into movies.

Willing for special session if there is unanimity: Congress

May 18, 2013 at 10:38 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Holding the opposition's "disruptionary tactics" responsible for not allowing passage of the food security and land acquisition bills in parliament's budget session, the Congress Saturday expressed its willingness for a special session if the other parties were agreed.

Protest ahead of Chinese premier's India visit

May 18, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Ahead of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to India, about 50 people Saturday held a protest here demanding suspension of talks with China.

BAI president elected to BWF Executive Council

May 18, 2013 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Badminton Association of India (BAI) president Akhilesh Das Gupta was Saturday elected to the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Executive Council by a record number of votes in the quadrennial elections at Kuala Lumpur.

Chinese Premier Li arrives Sunday, to discuss border and more (Curtain Raiser)

May 18, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) All issues, including the boundary question, would be on the table when Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meet here Sunday evening for talks.

Chinese Premier Li arrives Sunday; to discuss border and more

May 18, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) All issues would be on the table, including the India-China boundary question, when Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here Sunday evening.

'Saddened' Gilchrist demands life bans for 'IPL spot-fixers' if found guilty

May 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Sydney, May 18 (ANI): Australian legend Adam Gilchrist has expressed his disappointment at the spot-fixing scandal of the Indian Premier League and has demanded life bans for the cricketers involved in the crime if they are found guilty.

LinkedIn bans prostitutes from networking

May 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Sydney, May 17 (ANI): Professional networking site LinkedIn's user agreement has outlawed sex workers from using the platform for promoting escort services or prostitution.

Doting dad Becks retirement decision down to spending time with kids

May 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): It was only a few months ago that David Beckham had decided to join Paris Saint-Germain, and now he has already decided to retire.

One-third of sea-level rise comes from melting mountain glaciers

May 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): An international group of researchers has confirmed that melting of glaciers caused about one third of the observed sea-level rise, while the ice sheets and thermal expansion of sea water account for one third each.

'Hi-de-Hi!' comic star Paul Shane dies at 72

May 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM

London, May 17 (ANI): British actor Paul Shane, best known for his stint with 1980s comedy show 'Hi-de-Hi!,' died after a short illness on Thursday in South Yorkshire. He was 72.

Greed drives cricketers to spot-fix: Former Delhi Police chief

May 16, 2013 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Uncertainty of getting picked in the team for the next match and getting a lesser number of overs to bowl are the reasons behind IPL players indulging in spot-fixing to earn a quick buck, said former Delhi Police chief K.K. Paul, who in 2000 busted the first match fixing racket in India involving late South African captain Hansie Cronje and others. Paul was then the joint commissioner (Crime).

'Date mania' for Katie Holmes on film set

May 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

New York, May 16 (ANI): Katie Holmes apparently has quite a few male admirers.

Slain Pak minister Shahbaz Bhatti's brother to speak at Vatican gathering

May 16, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Islamabad, May 16 (ANI): The brother of slain Pakistani minister Shahbaz Bhatti will speak in front of Pope Francis and some 120,000 members of new Catholic religious movements on Saturday, the Vatican has said.

Many film versions of 'The Great Gatsby'

May 15, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Los Angeles, May 15 (IANS) Australian director Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gasby" is only the latest in a series of screen adaptations of F. Scott Fitzgerald's book. From a silent version to, of course, the famous film starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow, the novel has had several cinematic renditions.

Lisa Ray launches sari collection, says it tells a story

May 15, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Indo-Canadian actress Lisa Ray has teamed up with Satya Paul, the label known for its signature print saris, to launch a limited edition of 10 saris. The actress, who battled cancer, wants to share the message of "victory and love" through her collection and part of the sales will go to a cancer centre.

Unlike India, China not helping Nigeria stop fake drugs'

May 15, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Accra, May 15 (IANS) Unlike India, China is not assisting in the fight against counterfeit medicines even though the influx has been mainly from that country, Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says.

Giggs set to be offered coaching role by Moyes at Man U

May 15, 2013 at 10:14 AM

London, May 15 (ANI): Manchester United icon Ryan Giggs is reportedly set to be offered a coaching role at the club by new boss David Moyes so that he can use the popularity and experience of Giggs at Old Trafford for a smooth transition at the club.

Apple's chief Tim Cook's 'time' bid for 6,05,000 dollars at charity auction

May 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

London, May 14(ANI): An anonymous bidder has paid 6,05,000 dollars, the highest amount ever, for a half an hour meeting with Apple's chief Tim in a charity auction for celebrities' time.

Everton fans call upon Paul McCartney to fund club

May 13, 2013 at 5:26 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Everton fans have pleaded with Beatles star Paul McCartney to take over the club, as it is in a poor financial state.

John Lennon was planning to return to UK before being killed

May 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): John Lennon's childhood pal Joe Flannery has revealed that the late singer was looking forward to returning to Britain before he was murdered in December 1980.

Motorsports: Di Resta brings home 6 points

May 12, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Catalunya (Spain), May 12 (IANS) Force India driver Paul di Resta continued with his impressive season as he came home in seventh position to bag six points at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix held here at the Circuit de Catalunya Sunday.

Ex-chairman reveals how a 'measly' 60,000 Fergie deal turned 'underachieving' Man U into 2 bln poun

May 12, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Former Manchester United chairman Martin Edwards has revealed that he had shelled out a measly 60,000 pounds to secure the services of Sir Alex Ferguson in 1986 for United, which is now a whopping two billion-pound dynasty.

Oz media tells 'weak' cricket boards to 'blame themselves' instead of Indian might

May 12, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Sydney, May 12 (ANI): The Australian media echoed former International Cricket Council's (ICC) CEO Haroon Lorgat's words that instead of fearing the might of India, the ICC and its other members should focus on their own weaknesses, adding that good governance is about everybody being able to stand on their own feet.

'Veteran' Scholes to follow Fergie on retirement road after Man U vs. Swansea game

May 12, 2013 at 9:50 AM

Sydney, May 12 (ANI): Veteran Manchester United player Paul Scholes has announced for a second time that he would be retiring, days after long-time manager Sir Alex Ferguson said that he would be standing down at the end of the season.

Force India's Di Resta qualifies 10th

May 11, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Montmelo (Spain), May 11 (IANS) Force India's Paul di Resta qualified 10th for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya here.

Vidal named Juventus Player of the Year

May 11, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Rome, May 11 (IANS) Arturo Vidal has been named Juventus' Player of the Year, the Italian football club announced.

Force India's Di Resta vows Grand Prix win before season end

May 11, 2013 at 1:02 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Force India driver Paul di Resta has vowed to secure his first grand prix victory before the end of this season ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.

British Olympic champion killed in training accident

May 10, 2013 at 1:42 PM

London, May 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Britain's 2008 Olympic sailing champion Andrew Simpson was killed when his yacht capsized during a training session in the United States, his team said Friday.

Brit Olympic sailor dies after boat capsizes in American tournament training session

May 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

London, May 10 (ANI): A British Olympic sailor has died after a catamaran, in which he was present, capsized during a training session for an American sailing tournament in the San Francisco Bay.

Force India's Di Resta challenges 'big name' Hamilton for F1 spoils

May 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

London, May 10 (ANI): Force India driver Paul di Resta has said that his side can stun the likes of Mercedes ace Lewis Hamilton this year with by clinching the Formula One title.

When grasshoppers joined Sir Paul McCartney on stage

May 10, 2013 at 12:22 AM

The 70-year-old singer was performing to a crowd of 47,000 when the creatures crawled on him, reports mirror.co.uk.

Snowstorms on Mars may be predicted weeks in advance

May 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Researchers say snowstorms lashing down at the northern hemisphere of Mars during the icy cold winters may be predicted several weeks in advance.

Dietary flexibility helped bears and wolves survive after ice age

May 9, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): A new study led by researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, suggests that dietary flexibility may have been an important factor giving wolves and bears an edge over saber-toothed cats and cave lions.

'Ousted' Tim May slams BCCI-fueled ICC's ' cancerous stand-over tactics'

May 9, 2013 at 11:20 AM

Sydney, May 9 (ANI): Ousted International Cricket Council (ICC) member Tim May has hit out at the game's governing body, saying that it is time that someone stood up to the 'cancer of stand-over tactics', which he added, are defining ICC.

New theory shows humans descended from aquatic apes

May 9, 2013 at 10:49 AM

London, May 9 (ANI): Scientists, academics and medics gathered this week in a London hotel to discuss a topic that has been virtually unmentionable in academic circles for decades - did humans descend from "aquatic apes" that spent more time swimming than dragging their knuckles on the ground?

Ex-Reds shocked at The Boss's retirement

May 8, 2013 at 8:24 PM

Manchester, May 8 (IANS) Former Manchester United stars David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, whose careers were shaped by Alex Ferguson, were shocked at the decision of 'The Boss' to leave Old Trafford after 26 glittering years and 38 trophies.

Fast-food restaurant menus still lack nutritional quality

May 8, 2013 at 2:40 PM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): Results from a 14-year long study has indicated that fast food restaurant menus have only modestly increased nutritious offerings, and much improvement is still needed.

How aerobic exercise helps lower breast cancer risk

May 8, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): Aerobic exercise influences the way our bodies break down estrogens to produce more of the 'good' metabolites that lower breast cancer risk, according to a new research.

With arm around Sushma's shoulder, Sonia reaches out

May 7, 2013 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) In a rare gesture, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi Tuesday reached out to BJP leader Sushma Swaraj by placing her arm around her shoulder and walking a few steps with her in the parliament corridor.

Indian-origin Ivan Menezes named Diageo CEO

May 7, 2013 at 3:28 PM

London, May 7 (IANS) British liquor giant Diageo has appointed Indian-origin Ivan Menezes as its next chief executive officer.

I should have flirted with Robert Redford and Paul Newman, says Martha Stewart

May 7, 2013 at 3:13 PM

New York, May 7 (ANI): Martha Stewart has admitted that she didn't flirt with Hollywood heartthrobs Robert Redford and Paul Newman as a young woman.

BJP says won't let Parliament function till Bansal, Ashwani quit

May 7, 2013 at 12:49 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): The BJP Parliamentary Board on Tuesday decided not to allow any bill to be passed in the Parliament till Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal and Law Minister Ashwani Kumar are sacked from their posts.

Juventus' Pogba banned for three games

May 7, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Rome, May 7 (IANS) Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba's season is over as he has been banned for three games following his dismissal against Palermo in a Italian Serie A football match.

Bill Clinton tried to reunite legendary rock group Led Zeppelin

May 7, 2013 at 10:08 AM

Melbourne, May 7 (ANI): Bill Clinton asked the British rock group Led Zeppelin to get back together last year for the Superstorm Sandy benefit concert in New York City but they said no.

'Let Ministers resign, Parliament will function': BJP tells Govt.

May 6, 2013 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj on Monday asked the Congress-led UPA Government to sack its two corrupt ministers or else the opposition won't allow the Parliament to function.

Won't allow bills to be passed amidst din: BJP

May 6, 2013 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) As the government tried to debate the Food Bill in the Lok Sabha Monday, opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said they would not allow any important bill to be passed amidst the din.

Sir Paul McCartney kick-starts Brazil tour with unperformed 'Beatles' tracks

May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

London, May 6 (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney has for the first time ever given his live performance of a selection of classic Beatles tracks at the opening night of his world tour in Brazil.

Kenyans dominate Vancouver Marathon

May 6, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Vancouver, May 6 (IANS) Kenyan runners made a clean sweep of the Vancouver Marathon as Thomas Omwenga won the men's title for the fourth time while Lucy Njeri took the women's race.

Scared of losing job, workers not taking sick leave

May 5, 2013 at 7:56 PM

London, May 5 (IANS) Despite a severe cold or flu, British workers are too afraid to take sick leave, fearing they would lose their job, a study has found.

Participating countries feel Commonwealth TT ill-timed

May 5, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Participating countries at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships, being held here May 5-10, feel the event needs to be scheduled better to make it attractive for players.

Manish Paul bags best anchor trophy at Telly Awards

May 5, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Having anchored several shows on the small screen, Manish Paul not only proved his skills, but also won the the best anchor trophy at the Indian Telly Awards.

BCCI slammed for strong-arm tactics to oust Tim May from 'key' ICC post

May 5, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Sydney, May 5 (ANI): Long-serving cricket advocate Tim May is facing the danger of losing a key post at the International Cricket Council (ICC) because of lobbying from India.

Gene that becomes more active after sleep deprivation identified

May 4, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): A researcher at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has tried to identify a human gene that is more active after sleep deprivation by studying fruit flies.

'Veteran' Scholes eyeing 500 league games 'milestone' before retirement

May 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM

London, May 4 (ANI): Veteran Manchester United player Paul Scholes will reportedly get a chance to reach a milestone of 500 league games before his retirement.

'Frankenstein' best script: Daniel Radcliffe

May 3, 2013 at 7:48 PM

London, May 3 (IANS) "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe has described "Frankenstein" as one of the best scripts that he has ever read.

Tech writer survives without internet for 1 year

May 3, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): A 26-year-old writer at The Verge, a technology site, just did the seemingly impossible - he survived a year without the Internet.

BJP bid to corner government over Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Seeking to corner the government over the death of Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan, the BJP Thursday slammed what it called the weak foreign policy and described Prime Minister Manmohan Singh the "weakest prime minister ever".

Political leaders express sorrow over Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Political leaders cutting across party lines Thursday said they were deeply saddened by the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, asserting that it was the responsibility of Pakistan to ensure his safety.

It's cold blooded murder: Sushma on Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 9:48 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) "It is a cold blooded murder," said BJP leader Sushma Swaraj Thursday following the death of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan.

BJP to hold nation-wide protests against UPA

May 1, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) After stalling parliament, the main opposition BJP has decided to hold nationwide protests May 4 and 5 to "expose" the scams of the UPA government.

Chidambaram dismisses Sushma's charges against Sonia

May 1, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday termed the Bharatiya Janata Party's decision not to attend any meeting convened by Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar or Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath for the rest of the session as another sad development in the Indian democracy.

Sushma's attack on Sonia unjustified, says Congress

May 1, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday hit back at Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj for accusing UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi of instigating her party members to disrupt the opposition leader's speech in the Lok Sabha.

Naranayasamy condemns Sushma Swaraj's 'Act' in Parliament

May 1, 2013 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office V. Narayanasamy on Wednesday condemned Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj's "act" in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday describing it as 'unfortunate' and 'not expected'.

BJP to boycott meetings called by speaker, Kamal Nath

April 30, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Accusing Congress president Sonia Gandhi of inciting MPs for disrupting her speech, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj Tuesday said that her party would not be attending any meetings called by Speaker Meira Kumar or Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath.

Congress condemns BJP comments against Sonia

April 30, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari Tuesday condemned as "objectionable" the comments by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj accusing Congress president Sonia Gandhi of inciting Congress members and creating a ruckus in the lower house.

India has not been firm with Pakistan: Sushma Swaraj

April 30, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) As the family of Indian death row prisoner in Pakistan Sarabjit Singh said he was "clinically dead", opposition leader Sushma Swaraj Tuesday slammed the government for not dealing with Islamabad "firmly".

BJP wont move no-confidence motion against UPA: Sushma Swaraj

April 30, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said that her party would not move a no-confidence motion against the UPA Government.

Government gets it - from SC and opposition on coal mess (Roundup)

April 30, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) From the Supreme Court and the opposition, it was an embarrassing cleft-stick of censure for the Manmohan Singh government Tuesday. While the apex court rapped it in the sternest terms for interfering in the CBI probe into coal block allocations, the BJP said in a no-holds-barred attack that the countdown to the end had begun.

BJP to boycott meetings called by speaker, Kamal Nath

April 30, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Signifying a "total breakdown", the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday announced it would not be attending any meetings called by Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar or Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath.

UPA most corrupt since Independence, says Opposition

April 30, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The UPA government was the most corrupt since Independence, the opposition parties, including the BJP, said Tuesday while contending that they were not responsible for parliament failing to transact any business.

BJP to boycott meetings called by speaker, Kamal Nath

April 30, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Signifying a "total breakdown", the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday announced it would not be attending any meetings called by Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar or the Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath.

Parliament adjourned till May 2

April 30, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were Tuesday disrupted over the allocation of coal blocks, and were adjourned till May 2 after the Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill for the 2013-14 fiscal.

This government most corrupt since independence: BJP

April 30, 2013 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was the most corrupt since independence, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said Tuesday while stressing that the opposition was not responsible for parliament not transacting any business.

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m.

April 30, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. Tuesday amidst demands by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over the coal blocks allocation.

Parliament again disrupted over coal blocks allocation

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were Tuesday adjourned till noon over the issue of allocation of coal blocks.

Advani's plane makes unscheduled landing in Hyderabad

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Hyderabad, April 29 (IANS) An aircraft carrying senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L. K. Advani made an unscheduled landing at the old airport at Begumpet here Monday, after developing a technical snag.

Congress concerned over fate of food, land bills

April 29, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Fearing that the truce it struck with the opposition to pass the financial bills Tuesday would collapse, the Congress Monday was concerned over the fate of the key food security bill and the land takeover bill.

BJP to let Finance Bill be passed Tuesday

April 29, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party Monday said they will allow the Finance Bill 2013-14 to be passed in the Lok Sabha Tuesday, as they did not want a "constitutional crisis" to arise.

BJP to let Finance Bill be passed Tuesday

April 29, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party Monday said they will allow the Finance Bill 2013-14 to be passed in the Lok Sabha Tuesday, as they did not want a "constitutional crisis" to arise.

Torino striker denies racist abuse on Pogba

April 29, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Rome, April 29 (IANS) Torino striker Riccardo Meggiorini has insisted he did not racially abuse Juventus footballer Paul Pogba during the Turin Derby.