Dharam Kheri

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

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

Karnataka election results: Siddaramaiah confident of becoming CM

May 8, 2013 at 9:12 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (ANI): With the Congress making a spectacular comeback in Karnataka, senior party leader K. Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said he is confident that the national leadership would back him to become the state's new chief minister.

Congress victory in Karnataka is impact of Rahul Gandhi's campaigning: Oscar Fernandes

May 8, 2013 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): Congress leader Oscar Fernandes on Wednesday said that the party's thumping victory in Karnataka victory in Karnataka is very much an impact of Rahul Gandhi's campaigning.

BJP accepts defeat in Karnataka, says 'loss due to the split in votes'

May 8, 2013 at 7:28 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, May 8 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday humbly accepted its defeat in Karnataka and attributed the loss to the spilt in votes.

Congress given mandate in Karnataka for good governance, says Narayanasamy

May 8, 2013 at 7:28 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, May 8 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's office (PMO), V. Narayanasamy, on Wednesday said that the people of Karnataka have chosen Congress for good governance.

Congress gains absolute majority in Karnataka

May 8, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (ANI): The Congress Party on Wednesday returned to power in Karnataka with an absolute majority.

B-Town biggies spotted at music launch of 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2'

May 8, 2013 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): The Deol clan organized the music launch of 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2' in Mumbai.

Live wire injures roof-top bus traveller

May 7, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Lucknow, May 7 (IANS) A pilgrim travelling on the roof of a bus and his 14 other co- passengers inside the vehicle were injured Tuesday when a live high-tension electricity wire fell on the vehicle in Uttar Pradesh, police said.

Delhi cop murders parents, held

April 21, 2013 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) A middle-aged couple was stabbed to death here by their police constable son, while his wife looked on, following an argument over the victims' interference in his marital affairs, police said Sunday. The accused was arrested.

Delhi cop murders parents, held

April 21, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) A middle-aged couple was Sunday brutally stabbed to death by their police constable son here following an argument over the victims' alleged interference in his marital affairs, police said. The accused has been arrested.

Couple murdered in Delhi

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) A middle-aged couple was found brutally murdered at their residence in south Delhi Sunday morning, Delhi Police said. Both the husband and wife were ion their late 40s, according to police.

Karnataka poll: Kharge's son in Congress second list

April 14, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Bangalore, April 14 (IANS) Sons of union Labour and Employment Mallikarjun Kharge, and former chief minister and now Lok Sahba member N. Dharam Singh figure in the Congress second list of candidates for the May 5 Karnataka assembly polls.

Sons of minister, ex-CM in Congress Karnataka poll list

April 14, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Priyank M. Kharge, son of Minister for Labour and Employment Mallikarjun Kharge, and Ajay Singh, son of former chief minister Dharam Singh figured in the second list of 40 candidates the Congress announced Sunday for the Karnataka assembly polls.

Dharmendra's 'thank you' call leaves Big B happy

April 10, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who says his contemporary Dharmendra is full of "greatness", says he was happy to receive a call from his "Sholay" co-star.

Deol trio reveal first look of 'Yamala Pagla Deewana 2'

March 29, 2013 at 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): Bollywood's Deol family has launched the theatrical first look of 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2' in the entertainment capital, Mumbai.

Deol trio reveal first look of 'Yamala Pagla Deewana 2'

March 29, 2013 at 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): Bollywood's Deol family has launched the theatrical first look of 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2' in the entertainment capital, Mumbai.

Congress sets up polls committees for Karnataka

March 23, 2013 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) As part of preparations for the forthcoming assembly polls in Karnataka, the Congress Saturday set up campaign committee and manifesto committees for the state.

Shraddha takes inspiration from JLo, Beyonce for 'Rey'

March 22, 2013 at 2:34 PM

Chennai, March 22 (IANS) In what is supposed to be the most challenging role of her career, actor Shraddha Das says international artists like Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce Knowles and Rihanna are her sources of inspiration for her part as a pop star in upcoming Telugu musical "Rey".

Bobby Deol turns 46

January 27, 2013 at 10:40 AM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Bollywood actor Bobby Deol is celebrating his 46th birthday today.

Petitions on disqualification of HJC legislators dismissed

January 13, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 13 (IANS) Under directions from the Supreme Court to decide the matter, Haryana assembly speaker Kuldeep Sharma Sunday dismissed all 14 petitions before him seeking the disqualification of five Haryana Janhit Congress (HJC) legislators who had defected to the Congress party in November 2009.

Make India liquor free, says VHP

December 31, 2012 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) India should be a made liquor free and moral education must be made compulsory in schools to end crimes against women, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) said Monday.

Kejriwal launches party in Maharashtra, seeks irrigation 'scam' probe

December 2, 2012 at 10:51 PM

Roha (Maharashtra), Dec 2 (IANS) Arvind Kejriwal launched his Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Maharashtra unit Sunday with a rally from Mumbai to Roha in Raigad district.

Living beyond religious identities

November 28, 2012 at 10:06 AM

Jammu, Nov. 25 (ANI): The partition of the country in 1947 is recalled with gory tales of violence, and memories of the bloodshed deeply etched in every heart that has undergone the tragedy. However, in between these unforgettable tales of partition, unknown stories of human love can be heard.

Elderly man dies after visit to police station

August 27, 2012 at 10:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) A 70-year-old man died of heart attack suffered at a police station here during a meeting to resolve an assault, police said Monday. A probe has been ordered.

Border areas to be developed more for better management

July 24, 2012 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Tuesday informed that border area management is possible only when economic and infrastructural development takes place in the border areas.

Wrestler-actor Dara Singh dead

July 12, 2012 at 9:20 AM

Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Former wrestling champion and actor Dara Singh died at his home here Thursday morning following a brief illness, doctors treating him said. He was 84.

Dara Singh still 'very critical'

July 10, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Wrestler-actor Dara Singh, who is on life support system and undergoing dialysis, continued to battle for life Tuesday with doctors attending on him saying he was "very critical".

Dara Singh still critical, undergoes dialysis

July 9, 2012 at 11:28 AM

Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Wrestler-actor Dara Singh continues to be very critical and is now undergoing dialysis, a doctor said here Monday.

Dara Singh remains critical

July 8, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Wrestling champion and veteran Bollywood actor Dara Singh remains critical, a doctor said Sunday.

'Coalition politics eroding PM's, chief ministers' authority'

June 18, 2012 at 10:55 PM

Bangalore, June 18 (IANS) Compulsions of coalition politics are eroding the authority of prime minister and chief ministers across the country and undermining parliamentary democracy," a former chief justice of India said Monday.

Imtiaz Ali was offered lead in 'Dekh India Circus' (Movie Snippets)

May 28, 2012 at 6:31 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who has agreed to present and promote director Mangesh Hadawale's film "Dekh Indian Circus", was initially approached to play the lead role in it.

Troubles galore as BJP enters final year of rule (Karnataka Newsletter)

May 26, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Bangalore, May 26 (IANS) Karnataka's scandals-scarred, dissidence-riven Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government completes four years of its maiden rule in the state next week, depending heavily on its troubled national leadership to stay in power in the final year of its five-year term.

Dikshit meets Thomas, discusses ways to stabilise food prices

May 23, 2012 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Sheila Dikshit called on Union Minister of State for Food and Civil Supplies, Professor K.V. Thomas on Wednesday to discuss measures to stabilize food prices in Delhi and ways to revive the sale of the popular and much sought Bhagidari Fortified Atta in the capital.

'Department' - lively, powerful soundtrack (IANS music review)

May 13, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Film: 'Department'; Music Directors: Dharam-Sandeep, Vikram Nagi, Bappa Lahiri; Lyricists: Vaayu, Shabbir Ahmed, Sandip Singh; Singers: Paroma, Ravi, Sandeep Patil, Ritu Pathak, Mika, Sudesh Bhosale, Sanjay Dutt, Farhad Bhiwandiwalla; Rating: ***

Item songs are artistic, not vulgar: Nathalia

May 8, 2012 at 12:30 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) She is making her foray in the Hindi film industry with an item song in "Department" and Brazilian model-turned-actress Nathalia Kaur feels that item numbers should not be labelled vulgar as they are another way to showcase talent.

Minor raped at BSP MP's house in Uttar Pradesh

April 30, 2012 at 5:14 PM

Lucknow, April 30 (IANS) A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped at gun point by the caretaker of a house owned by the Bahujan Samaj Party's member of parliament from Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh Police officials said Monday.

Actors shocked at Imagine TV shutting down

April 13, 2012 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Actors shooting for "Jamuna Paar" and other soaps on Imagine TV are shocked at the sudden decision of the Hindi entertainment channel to shut down.

Nathalia worth following to end of the world: RGV

April 12, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actress Nathalia Kaur, the Brazilian girl of Indian descent, has joined Twitter and filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who roped her in for his movie "Department", welcomed her on the social networking site. He posted a teaser of her item song and said that it is worth following her.

Mahindra NBA Challenge tournament starts in Delhi

March 28, 2012 at 7:35 PM

The third season of the Mahindra NBA Challenge entered into its 2nd days and audience observed interesting matches at the Modern School ground

Delhi police prepare for Anna's protest

March 24, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Keeping in view Anna Hazare?s protest, Delhi police plan to deploy more than 1,000 police personnel at Jantar Mantar, the site of Anna Hazare?s day-long protest on Sunday, a senior police officer said Saturday.

Rahul Gandhi slams Mayawati for misusing central funds

December 28, 2011 at 10:05 PM

Lakhimpur Kheri (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 28 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati of misusing the funds granted by the Central Government for development of the region.

Fans, family pay last respects to legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati

November 7, 2011 at 7:36 PM

Guwahati, Nov.7 (ANI): Fans and relatives of the Bard of Brahmaputra Bhupen Hazarika gathered here on Monday to pay their last respects to the legend before he is laid to rest in Guwahati.

PM condoles passing away of legendary singer, filmmaker and poet Bhupen Hazarika

November 5, 2011 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5(ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condoled the passing away of Assam's acclaimed singer, film director and poet Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, who died at Mumbai's Kokilaben Hospital today following multiple organ failure.

Assam's legendary singer, film maker and poet Bhupen Hazarika passes away

November 5, 2011 at 5:42 PM

Mumbai, Nov.5 (ANI): Assam's acclaimed singer, film director and poet Dr. Bhupen Hazarika died at Mumbai's Kokilaben Hospital on Saturday following multiple organ failure. He was 85.

Northern Nevada's 1st Hindu Temple breaks ground

October 17, 2011 at 2:03 PM

Nevada (US), Oct 17 (ANI): Northern Nevada's first Hindu temple had its ground-breaking ceremony on October 16 in Reno (USA) amidst chanting of mantras from ancient Hindu scriptures.

Majestic Hindu temple planned for northern Nevada

October 10, 2011 at 7:43 PM

Nevada (US), Oct 10 (ANI): Northern Nevada's first Hindu temple plans to have its own building in the near future as its ground-breaking (Bhoomi-Pooja) ceremony will be held on October 16 in Reno (USA).

BJP supports demand for separate Telangana state: Gadkari

July 18, 2011 at 4:59 PM

London, July 18 (ANI): Supporting the demand for creating of a separate state of Telangana, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari has assured the protagonists of the cause that his party will fulfill the long standing aspirations of the people of the region after coming back to power at the Centre.

Muscle cramp drug 'better than aspirin at preventing strokes'

September 11, 2010 at 11:54 AM

London, Sept 11 (ANI): A drug used to ease cramp is more effective at preventing strokes than aspirin, a new research has revealed.

10 ITBP officers awarded medals on Independence Day

August 14, 2010 at 10:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug.14 (ANI): On the occasion of 64th Independence Day, the Government conferred awards to one Indo-Tibet Border Police officer with President Police Medal for distinguish service and nine officers with Police Medal for Meritorious Service.

Sheep rearing business being revived in Kathua

August 2, 2010 at 5:26 PM

Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug 2 (ANI): People in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua District are returning to the sheep rearing business, as turmoil has subsided in the region.

Husband and wife of same clan declared siblings in Haryana village

January 31, 2010 at 9:22 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), Jan.31 (ANI): In a bizzre incident, a village council in Rohtak city of Haryana has nullified the marriage of a couple, who belonged to the same clan and declared the husband and wife to be brother and sister.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: 'I am not involved in CBI prosecution process', says Tytler

December 14, 2009 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Congress leader and former Union Minister Jagdish Tytler on Monday clarified that the case in which Central Bureau of Investigation has reportedly sought permission for prosecution or re-investigation in connection with the 1984 riots is not related to him.

CBI seeks permission to prosecute Tytler, Sajjan Kumar: Chidambaram

December 14, 2009 at 2:39 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Monday revealed that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sought permission to prosecute Congress leaders Jagdish Tytler and Sajjan Kumar, for their alleged role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Kashmir's Muslim artists prepare 'Dussehra' effigies

September 21, 2009 at 12:56 PM

Jammu, Sept 21 (ANI): Setting a perfect example of communal harmony, Muslim artists here prepared effigies of demon king Ravana, his brother Kumbhakaran and son Meghnath for 'Dussehra' celebrations.

HIV+ kid, his siblings denied admission to a school

August 28, 2009 at 1:47 PM

Allahabad (UP), Aug 28 (ANI): An eight-year-old child and his siblings carrying HIV positive virus were denied admission to a school in Belamundi, roughly 50 km from here.

Dharam Singh wins from Bidar

May 16, 2009 at 4:09 PM

Bangalore, May 16 (IANS) Former Karnataka chief minister N. Dharam Singh (Congress) won the Bidar seat defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Gurupadappa Nagmarpalli by 37,999 votes.

Delhi Police constable's son shot at in Ghaziabad

April 22, 2009 at 8:28 PM

Ghaziabad, April 22 (IANS) The son of a Delhi Police constable was shot at by four men here, police said Wednesday.

40 mn Karnataka voters, parties struggle to get new faces

April 16, 2009 at 11:21 AM

Bangalore, April 16 (IANS) Karnataka has a population of over 50 million, of which 40 million are eligible to vote. But political parties, mainly the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have struggled to get fresh candidates for the state's 28 Lok Sabha seats.

Sanjay Dutt's Bollywood friends offer campaign help

March 21, 2009 at 4:34 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Sanjay Dutt is yet to get the green signal from the Supreme Court to contest the Lok Sabha elections, but many of his friends in Bollywood have already volunteered to campaign for him.

BSP bags seven of 12 legislative council seats in Uttar Pradesh

January 22, 2009 at 9:43 PM

Lucknow, Jan 22 (IANS) The ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) bagged seven of the 12 vacant seats in the Uttar Pradesh legislative council to which biennial poll was held here Thursday.

India needs to redefine democratic pluralism

January 21, 2009 at 1:01 AM

India celebrates its 59th republic day on 26th January 2009. However, even after such a long time, India is unable to define a correct roadmap of nation building. Societal brakes are pulling down the rapid scientific advancement and

Dharamsala residents fear bird flu outbreak

January 13, 2009 at 6:35 PM

Dharamsala, Jan 13 (ANI) With hundreds of migratory birds flocking to the region, the residents of Dharamsala fear an outbreak of deadly H5N1 virus.

Haryana moves against oil strike with ESMA

January 9, 2009 at 3:54 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 9 (IANS) Haryana Friday imposed the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) to declare the strike by public sector oil company officials illegal, moving to control the scarcity of petrol, diesel and cooking gas caused by the three-day-old stir.

Karnataka's year of elections, defections and meltdown worries

December 31, 2008 at 12:05 PM

Bangalore, Dec 31 (IANS) After nearly four years of political instability, Karnataka voted for a near stable regime in early 2008 but defections, scandals, terror attack and the impact of global financial meltdown came as a dampener.

In election time, the Amby still rules

November 19, 2008 at 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) As they battle for power in Delhi's assembly elections, a Mercedes Benz, a Toyota Prado or a Scorpio SUV have become common sights. But for many candidates, the good old Ambassador still remains a favourite.

Haryana government launches schemes to empower women

November 17, 2008 at 6:02 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 17 (IANS) Haryana, which has one the worst sex ratio's in the country and where two teenage girls were recently lynched in a case of 'honour killing', is planning to implement various projects to strengthen the status of women in the state.

Yoga has changed my life: Govinda

November 9, 2008 at 7:51 AM

Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Having made a career out of comic roles, Govinda now wants to switch to action. He is really working hard on his physique and has got himself a martial arts and physical trainer.

Buddhist devotees from Thailand take-up monk-hood in Bodh Gaya

November 8, 2008 at 8:20 PM

Bodh Gaya, Nov 8 (ANI): Two Buddhist devotees from Thailand, on a visit to India, have taken -up monk-hood in Bodh Gaya on Saturday.

Antony asks HAL to keep pace with changing times

November 6, 2008 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (ANI): Defence Minister A. K. Antony has asked defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to be more competitive and modernize with the changing times.

All of us are Indians: apex court on petition against MNS

November 6, 2008 at 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) 'All of us are Indians and there is no difference between people coming from various regions', the Supreme Court observed Thursday while dealing with a petition against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray for allegedly running a hate campaign against north Indians.

Supreme Court to hear plea seeking judicial probe against Thackeray

November 5, 2008 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court will hear a petition seeking a judicial probe into the killing of two youngsters from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in Maharashtra last week amid a 'hate campaign' launched by Raj Thackeray's Maharashta Navnirman Sena (MNS).

Two young Swedish women marry in Agra

November 2, 2008 at 11:28 AM

Agra, Nov 2 (IANS) Two young Swedish women, who were living together in New Delhi for the past one year, married in traditional Hindu style at a temple here, a priest said.

Lalu announces Rs 3 lakh compensation for Dharam Dev Rai's widow

October 30, 2008 at 3:54 PM

Patna, Oct 30 (ANI): Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav today announced compensation of Rs three lakhs for the widow of Dharam Dev Rai, a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district who was beaten to death on a train in Badlapur in Maharashtra, after the miscreants identified him as a "North Indian".

Five arrested for lynching of a "North Indian" in Maharashtra

October 30, 2008 at 2:22 PM

Mumbai, Oct 30 (ANI): Five persons were arrested in connection with the murder of a migrant youth, belonging to Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district, by miscreants on a local train in Maharashtra on Tuesday.

Lalu threatens to suspend train movement after Maharashtra killings

October 29, 2008 at 9:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): In the wake of killing of a north Indian youth on a train in Mumbai, Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has threatened to suspend train movement in states where rail passengers and properties are repeatedly attacked.

Gold ornaments worth Rs.2.5 mn burgled from Delhi temple

October 27, 2008 at 12:13 AM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Two caretakers were detained Sunday after jewellery and ornaments worth Rs.2.5 million were found missing from a temple in northwest Delhi, the police said.

Sanjay Dutt lands Bollywod offers in Phuket too

October 24, 2008 at 4:14 PM

Mumbai, Oct 24 (IANS) While shooting for 'Blue' in Phuket, Sanjay Dutt got several film offers and finally he zeroed on three films - Anees Bazmi's action comedy, Milan Luthria's underworld drama and Ramesh Sippy's next.

Tilt to project Imran in 'Kidnap' wrong: Sanjay Gadhvi

October 6, 2008 at 8:52 PM

Mumbai, Oct 6 (IANS) New kid on the block Imran Khan has got more space than seasoned actor Sanjay Dutt in the publicity campaign of just-released 'Kidnap'. The film's director, Sanjay Gadhvi, has termed it a wrong move and an example of how the industry worships the 'rising sun'.

UP Govt to implement Sixth Pay Commission report from Dec

August 19, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Following the Central government's steps of implementing Sixth Pay Commission's (SPC) recommendation in September, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Miss

Gujarat pulls out anti-conversion bill

March 11, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Gujarat government pulls out the controversial Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill on Monday which made state interference necessary