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Everything you need to know about Chowk Arya Samaj Ferozepur: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Chowk Arya Samaj Ferozepur: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

SDMC: Arya blames govt. for creating hurdle in the way of development

May 21, 2013 at 6:23 PM

Leader of House. Subhash Arya alleged that Delhi Government is creating hurdle in the Developmental Projects of Corporation. He said that we are regularly demanding to DDA for allocating land so to provide better civic amenities to the citizens. But DDA has not taken any step in this direction

Cash van guard hurts himself in accidental firing

May 20, 2013 at 11:18 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A cash van guard suffered a bullet injury in an accidental fire from his single barrel gun here Monday evening, police said.

After comedy, John-Abhishek team up for action movie

May 16, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Hit "Dostana" "jodi" of John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan, who entertained viewers with their antics in the comedy, team up again for the Hindi remake of Tamil film "Vettai" and this time they will be seen doing action and stunts.

Rohtak administration gets disputed ashram vacated

May 15, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 15 (IANS) Scores of followers of controversial godman Rampal were Wednesday moved out of the Satlok Ashram at Karontha village near this Haryana town by the district administration to maintain law and order in the area.

Tension escalates in Rohtak as Ashram to be evacuated

May 14, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Rohtak, May 14 (ANI): The situation in Haryana's Rohtak District continued to be tense on Tuesday with local law enforcement authorities imposing prohibitory orders under Section 144 in an attempt to get the disputed Satlok Ashram in Karontha village vacated.

Indian National Lok Dal blames Haryana Government for Rohtak violence

May 13, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) on Monday hit out at the Congress Government in Haryana over the recent clashes in which three persons were killed in Rohtak.

Punjab Police raid Gurgaon builder's office

May 13, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Gurgaon, May 13 (IANS) The office of a realtor was Monday raided in Gurgaon by Punjab Police in connection with a complaint of a Rs.210 crore fraud in Ferozepur in Punjab, Haryana Police said.

Haryana CM Hooda orders magisterial inquiry on Rohtak clashes (Lead:Rohtak)

May 13, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 13 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has ordered magisterial inquiry into the violent clashes in Karontha in Haryana's Rohtak District in the wake of three people losing their lives and over 100 others being injured following attempts to evict a local god man from the area.

Three dead, over 100 injured in Rohtak clashes

May 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 13 (ANI): At least three people have died and over 100 others have been injured in clashes between the public and the local police in Rohtak, Haryana, following attempts to evict a local god man from the area.

Tension continues in Rohtak, death toll reaches three

May 13, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 13 (IANS) Tension continued in Karontha village near this Haryana town Monday and security personnel trawled the streets after clashes between police and Arya Samaj supporters protesting the reopening of an ashram of a controversial godman.

Two men held with 30 kg gold in Jaipur

May 12, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Jaipur, May 12 (IANS) Two men were arrested here with gold biscuits weighing 30 kg Sunday, police said. They were later released on bail by a court.

Two killed in Haryana clash, buses torched

May 12, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 12 (IANS) Two people, including a woman, were killed and 114 others injured in clashes between Arya Samaj protestors and police near this Haryana town Sunday, police said. The protestors torched buses while opposing the re-opening of an ashram (sect premises) of a controversial godman near here.

Violence in Rohtak: One killed, several others injured

May 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 12 (ANI): A youth was dead and around 25 others injured in a violent clash between the Arya Samaj activists and the police near Karontha village in Rohtak here on Sunday.

Akhilesh Yadav woos Brahmins in UP ahead of 2014 polls with promise to withdraw false cases

May 12, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Lucknow, May 12 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday sought to woo members of the Brahmin community with a promise that his government would withdraw all false cases registered against the latter lodged under the SC/ST Act (Prevention of Atrocities Act) under the rule of the previous Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) headed by Mayawati.

Clash in Haryana town, buses torched

May 12, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 12 (IANS) Angry mobs clashed with the police and set two buses on fire during a violent protest against the opening of an ashram of a controversial godman near here Sunday, an official said.

UPA using central agencies against my party, government: Mamata

May 10, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Kolkata, May 10 (IANS) Accusing the United Progressive Alliance government of using central agencies to launch a number of probes against her government and party, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday said a conspiracy has been hatched to finish the state economically.

Subhash Arya opposed the decision of DDA for its new parameter

May 10, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Leader of House. Subhash Arya has opposed the decision taken by High Powered Committee of DDA under the chairmanship of Urban Development Minister to declare farm houses in villages of low density

President advises MPs to fulfil their responsibilities

May 8, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday advised young parliamentarians to fulfil their responsibilities in terms of the people's expectations of them, saying pointedly that "it takes years to build institutions but they can be destroyed easily".

Akhilesh hints at arrests of BSP ministers involved in corruption

May 7, 2013 at 7:04 PM

Lucknow, May 7 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday hinted of impending trouble in form of arrests of former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) ministers in the state by categorically asserting that law would be allowed to take its own free course in graft matters.

Finnish foreign minister releases his book in India

May 7, 2013 at 1:36 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Finland's Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja, on a visit to India, set aside time Monday evening to launch his own book with an "intriguing Indian connection".

Pak bomb blast victims' families protest against India conferring 'hero' title to Sarabjit

May 6, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Islamabad, May 6 (ANI): Family members and relatives of the victims of the bomb blast, said to have been carried out allegedly by Sarabjit Singh, have strongly condemned the act of the Indian government through which it honoured and called the murdered death-row convict a "hero".

Tripura art festival to enhance bilateral ties with Odhisa

May 2, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Agartala, May 2 (ANI): Glimpses of Odisha were shown in Tripura, when a 15-day long "Odisha festival" was organized in Agartala to strengthen relations between the two eastern states.

Working birthday for Ajith Kumar

May 1, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Tamil actor Ajith Kumar was busy shooting for his upcoming untitled action-drama in Jaisalmer on his 42nd birthday Wednesday.

IED defused on Srinagar road used by Omar

April 30, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Srinagar, April 30 (IANS) A major tragedy was averted Tuesday after an improvised explosive device (IED) was detected and defused on the Srinagar-Muzzafarabad highway on which Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had passed twice during the day, police said.

BAI fixes age and tenure for its office bearers

April 28, 2013 at 12:04 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Falling in line with the government's Sports Code, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) has amended its constitution by fixing the term and the age limit of its office bearers.

Mayawati accuses election panel of caste bias following frisking incident in Gulbarga

April 28, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Gulbarga (Karnataka), April 28 (ANI): Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and founder chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Mayawati, has charged the Election Commission with perpetrating a culture of caste bias after she was recently frisked in poll-bound Karnataka.

Confident that JPC members will give right judgement: Kamal Nath

April 25, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath Thursday said he is confident that members of the Joint Parliament Committee on the 2G spectrum allocation will display correct judgement irrespective of their party affiliation.

In Punjab, heroin smuggling on a new high!

April 22, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Chandigarh, April 22 (IANS) Heroin smuggling along the international border in Punjab has hit a new high. Border Security Force (BSF) troopers have recovered nearly 145 kg of the contraband from the state's border belt adjoining Pakistan in less than four months of this year. The drug consignment is worth over $130 million (Rs 725 crore in Indian currency) in the international market.

PM urges opposition to allow Parliament to function

April 22, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday urged all Members of Parliament to allow the House to function during the second half of the Budget Session, even as the opposition sought to disrupt proceedings over issues such as the coal allocation and 2G spectrum allocation scams, besides rising crimes against women.

Karnataka poll: Over 3,600 candidates in fray for 224 seats

April 20, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Bangalore, April 20 (IANS) Over 3,600 candidates are in the fray for the May 5 Karnataka assembly elections, the state election panel chief said Saturday, the last day for withdrawal of nominations.

Body of newborn found in Gurgaon

April 19, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Gurgaon, April 19 (IANS) The body of girl born two or three days ago was found near the busy Rajiv Chowk here, police said Friday. Dogs had chewed up parts of the body.

Mayawati meets UP governor, seeks President's rule

April 19, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Lucknow, April 19 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati Friday took her battle of words with arch rival Samajwadi Party (SP) to Raj Bhavan, meeting Uttar Pradesh Governor B.L. Joshi to demand imposition of President's rule in the state.

Modi factor will not help BJP in 2014 polls: Mayawati

April 18, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Lucknow, April 18 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday said that the Modi factor would not work for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2014 general elections.

MCD: Delegation of deliberative wing meets L.K.Advani

April 18, 2013 at 7:12 PM

A delegation of Deliberative Wings of all three Corporations of Delhi met with the Hon?ble Lt. Governor. The delegation includes Mayors of South, East and North Delhi,

BSP ready for Lok Sabha polls: Mayawati

April 17, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Lucknow, April 17 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati Wednesday said that her party was prepared for the Lok Sabha elections whenever they are held.

BSP will thrash SP goons if and when it comes back to power, warns Mayawati(Update-Mayawati)

April 14, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Lucknow, April 14 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday warned the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh that "her government will thrash the Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders and goons black and blue after being voted back to power".

Ambedkar hoardings: Mayawati accuses UP government of indulging in political vendetta

April 14, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Lucknow, April 14 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati on Sunday accused the incumbent Samajwadi Party government in the state of political vendetta for removing hoardings installed near the Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sthal in the city to mark his 122th birth anniversary.

Maya woos former BSP leader

April 11, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Lucknow, April 11 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati received a shot in the arm Thursday when an old associate and Dalit leader R.K. Chowdhary joined the party after a gap of 12 years.

Son Nitesh arrested for Deepak Bhardwaj's murder

April 9, 2013 at 3:01 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Realtor Nitesh Bhardwaj has been arrested for the murder of his billionaire father Deepak Bhardwaj last month, police said Tuesday.

Telugu star Navdeep pledges to donate organs

April 9, 2013 at 12:29 PM

Chennai, April 9 (IANS) A recent visit to an organ donating organisation made Telugu actor Navdeep Pallapollu to realise the importance of organ donation. The visit ended up convincing him to pledge to donate his organs as well.

Navdeep gets busy with six Telugu films

April 7, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Chennai, April 7 (IANS) Telugu actor Navdeep Pallapollu, known for films like "Chandamama", "Arinthum Ariyamulam" and "Arya 2" is happy that filmmakers are keeping him busy with as many as six Telugu projects.

'Settai' - misses soul of original (Tamil Movie Review)

April 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Film: "Settai"; Cast: Arya, Premgi Amaren, Santhanam, Hansika Motwani, Anjali, Nassar, Ali, Neetu Chandra and Mano Bala; Director: R. Kannan; Rating: **1/2

Jaitley targets PM over decision-making in UPA

April 4, 2013 at 10:04 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Targeting UPA over its decision-making, BJP leader Arun Jaitley Thursday expressed apprehension about Prime Minister Manmohan Singh being able to implement his formulations on economic problems and stressed the government's elected head must have the last word.

Comparisons could be harmful for remakes: Kannan

April 4, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Chennai, April 4 (IANS) If films are watched for entertainment, it is important to enjoy them as they are, even if it's a remake, says Tamil director R. Kannan, known for remaking Hindi films "Jab We Met" and "Delhi Belly" in Tamil.

SDMC achieved all its revenue targets, claims Subhash Arya

April 4, 2013 at 11:33 AM

Subhash Arya, Leader of House said that the South Delhi Municipal Corporation has achieved all its revenue targets. The Property Tax Department has target of Rs.604/- against the fixed target of Rs.581/- crores. In addition to this, the RP Cell also achieved the target.

CBI official commits suicide

April 2, 2013 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) A 43-year-old CBI officer committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan in his official residence here Tuesday evening, police said.

Delhi Police arrests alleged killers of Deepak Bharadwaj

April 1, 2013 at 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 1 (ANI): Delhi Police has arrested two men, who allegedly shot dead business tycoon and former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bharadwaj.

BSP leader's murder: Raids on for shooters

March 29, 2013 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Delhi Police Friday raided more than 15 places in the national capital and adjoining areas to track down the men who gunned down BSP leader and business tycoon Deepak Bhardwaj.

BSP leader's killers identified

March 29, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Delhi Police Friday said they have identified the two men involved in the murder of realtor and former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bharadwaj.

Uncertainties exist but we'll last full term: PM

March 28, 2013 at 10:50 PM

On Board Air India One, March 28 (IANS) The exit of a key ally has spelled uncertainties, but the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government will last its full term and carry on with reforms, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Thursday, but declined comment if he will agree to a third term in office.

BJP condemns BSP leader's killing

March 26, 2013 at 4:26 PM

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

Two persons shot near Karkardooma metro station in Delhi

March 26, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 26 (ANI): Two persons were shot on Tuesday afternoon while they were on an escalator close to the entrance of the Karkardooma metro station in East Delhi.

BSP leader gunned down in Delhi farmhouse

March 26, 2013 at 12:34 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bhardwaj was shot dead in a south Delhi farmhouse Tuesday morning by "two to three" unidentified people, police said, suspecting that contract killers did the job.

Ex-BSP leader Deepak Bharadwaj shot dead at his farmhouse in Delhi

March 26, 2013 at 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bharadwaj was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his farmhouse in Rajokri area of South Delhi this morning.

BSP leader shot dead in Delhi farmhouse

March 26, 2013 at 11:46 AM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bhardwaj was shot dead in a south Delhi farmhouse Tuesday morning by "two to three" unidentified people, police said.

Technical snag hits Delhi Metro commuters

March 25, 2013 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Hundreds of passengers had a difficult time here Monday as trains on Delhi Metro's Blueline going towards Dwarka Sector 21 slowed down due to a technical snag at Dwarka metro station.

Casting biggest challenge in 'Settai': R. Kannan

March 24, 2013 at 4:50 PM

Chennai, March 24 (IANS) What does Tamil director R. Kannan find most challenging in remakes? It's casting, he says as he anxiously awaits the release of his upcoming Tamil comedy "Settai" -- a remake of Hindi adult comedy "Delhi Belly".

Ajith Kumar to undergo surgery in October

March 23, 2013 at 9:06 PM

Chennai, March 23 (IANS) Owing to few injuries sustained during the shoot of upcoming untitled Tamil thriller, Tamil actor Ajith Kumar announced Saturday that he would undergo a long-pending surgery in October.

BJP questions PM's reaction to CBI raids

March 22, 2013 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday questioned Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's clarification over CBI raids at DMK leader M.K. Stalin's house.

BSP attacks Akhilesh government for 'non-delivery'

March 21, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Lucknow, March 21 (IANS) The BSP hit out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, terming him "Mr Laptop" and "Mr Clean", and asking him to take care of the law and order before it gets too late.

'Nobody can point finger at my party': Mayawati

March 20, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 20 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati, while commenting on the issue of taking or giving commission to support the UPA, on Wednesday exuded confidence in her party and said that it has a clean image.

UP CM Akhilesh expresses doubt over stability of UPA

March 20, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Lucknow/Jammu/New Delhi, Mar. 20 (ANI): Expressing doubt over the stability of the UPA coalition after its key ally, the DMK, withdrew support over the Sri Lankan Tamils issue, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav would take a final decision on whether to support the government or not.

DMK pull out: Govt. is safe and will continue to work, says Shinde

March 20, 2013 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 20 (ANI): Despite the DMK, the second largest constituent of the ruling coalition, officially withdrawing its support, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Wednesday said the Congress-led UPA Government is safe and will continue to work.

DMK exit makes it tough for UPA

March 19, 2013 at 2:41 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The DMK's decision to quit the government has shrunk the comfort zone of the Congress-led UPA in the Lok Sabha though it still has support beyond the half-way mark.

It was India shining at WIFW autum-winter 2013 (Review)

March 18, 2013 at 3:29 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Themes, colours, drapes, fabrics and even collection titles - the just-concluded edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) here, was all about India and its rich, colourful tradition and heritage. Not surprisingly, the ratio of national and international buyers was uneven.

Mayawati pays tributes to Kanshiram on birth anniversary

March 15, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Lucknow, March 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh's former chief minister and BSP chief Mayawati Friday paid tributes to her mentor and party founder Kanshiram on his 79th birth anniversary here.

'My party will support anti-rape bill', says Mayawati

March 15, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Friday made it clear that her party will support the new anti-rape bill and not oppose it.

Lokayukta recommends CBI probe against BSP's UP chief

March 15, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Lucknow, March 15 (IANS) The recommendation of Lokayukta Jutsice N.K. Mehrotra seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into allegations of corruption against state president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Ram Achal Rajbhar, is set to foment more trouble for the party.

Pakistani election official shot dead

March 12, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Islamabad, March 12 (IANS) An election official in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province was Tuesday shot dead by unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen in Quetta city, a media report said.

UPA is making efforts for progress: NCP

March 7, 2013 at 4:03 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) As the opposition accused the UPA regime of suffering from a "credibility crisis", alliance partner NCP Thursday strongly defended the government, saying it is making efforts to ensure the country's progress.

Haven't signed any actor for next film: Magizh Thirumeni

March 7, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Chennai, March 7 (IANS) Tamil director Magizh Thirumeni has quashed rumours that he has signed Arya for his next film. He says he is busy scripting his next project and hasn't signed any actor yet.

Not doing kissing scenes, says Hansika

March 5, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Chennai, March 5 (IANS) Hansika Motwani clarifies that she is not doing any kissing scenes in her forthcoming films, including "Settai", and urges fans not to spread rumours.

Petrol price hike rocks houses, Lok Sabha adjourned for the day

March 5, 2013 at 12:58 PM

The hike in petrol prices and killing of a police officer in U.P. rocked both the housed today. Amid the much protest and agitation by the members, Lok Sabha disrupted for the whole day whereas Rajya Sabha adjourned for 2.p.m.

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Lok Sabha adjourned till noon

March 5, 2013 at 11:39 AM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was Tuesday adjourned till noon after members from various parties disrupted its proceedings.

Parliament disrupted over petrol price hike

March 4, 2013 at 12:03 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were adjourned till noon Monday as the opposition disrupted proceedings, demanding a rollback of the hike in petrol prices.

Who said what on budget 2013

February 28, 2013 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Union Finance minister P. Chidambaram Thursday announced the budget for 2013-14 in parliament.

Opposition, allies slam Chidambaram's budget

February 28, 2013 at 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Opposition parties and the allies of the Congress-led UPA Thursday slammed the budget for 2013-14 presented by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram.

SP, BSP slam government over 'anti-poor, anti-farmer' Union Budget

February 28, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 28 (ANI): The two ally partners of the UPA Government, providing crucial support from outside, the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Thursday expressed their disappointment over the Union Budget and dubbed it as 'anti-poor, anti-labour and anti-farmer' budget.

SP, BSP call union budget anti-poor

February 28, 2013 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Thursday slammed the 2013-14 annual budget as being "anti-poor", and said the government's promises appeared to be misleading.

Two killed in Gurgaon

February 27, 2013 at 6:35 PM

Gurgaon, Feb 27 (IANS) Two people were killed and another was injured in a drunken brawl here, police said Wednesday.

Strike leads to chaos in Delhi Metro

February 20, 2013 at 11:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Delhi Metro saw a huge rush of commuters during office hours Wednesday due to the nationwide strike, leading to delays and chaos.

Akhilesh presents Rs.2.21 lakh crore UP budget

February 19, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Lucknow, Feb 19 (IANS) Amid a walkout by the main opposition Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday presented a Rs.2.21 lakh crore budget, the biggest in the history of the state.

Mayawati criticizes Congress and BJP for 'pro-corporate' policies

February 17, 2013 at 6:07 PM

Nagpur Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has criticized both Congress and BJP for its pro corporate policies. She termed both the parties as anti people.

Mayawati lashes out at Congress, BJP

February 17, 2013 at 5:41 PM

Nagpur, Feb 17 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Sunday lashed out at the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for their "pro-corporate" policies and described both parties as "anti-people".

Woman goes missing from Metro station, found

February 11, 2013 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) A 24-year-old newly married woman who had gone missing Sunday evening from the highly congested Chandni Chowk Metro Station here was recovered Monday evening, police said, adding that she was unhappy in her marriage.

Mayawati keen to expand BSP base in South India

February 10, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Bangalore, Feb. 10 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Sunday addressed a rally at Palace Ground here and appealed to party workers and supporters to expand its mass base in southern states.

Manish Tewari avoids commenting on Mulayam's early polls remark

February 5, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 5 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday downplayed Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's remark that the Congress-led UPA might declare the Lok Sabha elections after the Budget Session of Parliament, saying it is everybody's responsibility to ensure that an elected government is allowed to complete its full term.

Court frames charges against Kalmadi, 9 others

February 4, 2013 at 11:58 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday framed charges against former Commonwealth Games (CWG) Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi and nine others for forgery, cheating and conspiracy in a corruption case related to the 2010 Delhi Games.

BSP councillor accuses Delhi CM of misbehaving with her

February 2, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 2 (ANI): A Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) councillor from Delhi's Kondli ward on Saturday accused Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit of slapping and manhandling with her at a public function.

SDMC: Subhash Arya presents Budget estimates in house

February 1, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Leader of the House in South Delhi Municipal Corporation, Subhsh Arya presented the budget estimates for the financial year 2013-14 Among the other announcements in the budget proposal,

SC agrees to hear Ashis Nandy's plea

January 31, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The Supreme Court will Friday hear a petition by sociologist Ashis Nandy seeking the quashing of a police case filed against him by the Rajasthan government for alleged remarks linking Dalits to corruption.

Translated real life friendship for 'Settai': Director

January 31, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) Southern director R. Kannan says he translated the real life friendship of his lead actors to make the upcoming comedy "Settai", a Tamil remake of Bollywood film "Delhi Belly".

Beating Retreat ceremony to be held in New Delhi today

January 29, 2013 at 2:39 PM

The Beating Retreat ceremony - a military ceremony held on marking the end of Republic Day celebrations - will be held today at Vijay Chowk, New Delhi amid tight security..........................

Beating Retreat ceremony to be held in New Delhi today

January 29, 2013 at 11:10 AM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been made for the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi today, marking the end of Republic Day celebrations.

Nandy should be sent to jail, says Mayawati

January 26, 2013 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) BSP chief Mayawati Saturday asked the Rajasthan government to book social scientist Ashis Nandy and send him to jail for his comments linking OBC, STs and SCs to corruption while speaking at the Jaipur Literature Festival. She also demanded an apology from Nandy.

FIR registered against Ashis Nandy under SC/ST Act

January 26, 2013 at 8:08 PM

Jaipur, Jan. 26 (ANI): A case has been registered against eminent political critic and sociologist Ashis Nandy, over his controversial 'caste remark', under SC/ST Atrocity Act in Jaipur on Saturday.

Rajasthan must act against Nandy for casteist comments: Mayawati

January 26, 2013 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) BSP leader Mayawati Saturday demanded that the Rajasthan government take strong action against social scientist Ashis Nandy for his comments linking OBCs, the SCs and the STs to corruption and that he be told to leave the Jaipur Literature Festival.

Mayawati also slams Shinde's 'Hindu terrorism' remarks

January 24, 2013 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Thursday slammed Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for his "Hindu terrorism" remarks, saying it had agitated the majority community and facts should have been placed before courts.

'Hindu terror' row: Shinde should have not hurt Hindu sentiments, says Mayawati

January 24, 2013 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 24 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Thursday said Union Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde should not have made any statement that would hurt Hindu sentiments.

Srinagar mourns 1990 killings

January 21, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Srinagar, Jan 21 (IANS) Shops and businesses remained closed in city centre Lal Chowk and adjacent areas Monday to remember the 1990 killings of 40 protesters in Gaw Kadal area of the city in firing by security forces.