Everything you need to know about Pragati Maidan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Pragati Maidan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Islamabad, June 13 (IANS) A Pakistani Army officer was killed when he stepped on an explosive device during a search operation in the country's Tirah valley in the Khyber Agency.
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Amid talks of a third front in the 2014 polls, nearly 30,000 people from Odisha led by BJD president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik gathered at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi Wednesday to protest the centre's apathy towards the state's demand for a special category status.
New Delhi, June 12 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik, who has brought his state's fight for special status to the national capital with a 'Swabhiman rally', today said that over one crore signatures collected by the party in support of this campaign will be submitted to President Pranab Mukherjee with a memorandum.
New Delhi, June 12 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik will hold a mega rally in Delhi today over a demand for granting central special status for his state.
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Nearly 30,000 people from Odisha led by BJD president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik gathered at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi Wednesday to protest against the centre's apathy towards the state's demand for the special category status.
Islamabad, June 9 (IANS) At least 35 Taliban militants were killed and 15 others injured in a military operation Sunday in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, the army said.
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Yoga guru Swami Ramdev Tuesday praised BJP leader and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, saying that he would be the perfect prime ministerial candidate in the 2014 general elections.
Bhubaneswar, June 2 (IANS) Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Sunday said it would hold a rally in New Delhi June 12 to protest the central government's apathy in not according special category status to the state.
Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) In a surprise move, Mumbai police has refused to allow a 300-km long Muslim reservation march from entering Azad Maidan Monday, the organisers said here Saturday.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Thirteen-year-old Amandeep Singh learnt to paint during the last summer vacation. This year, he has set his mind on kick-boxing, for which he is actively encouraged by his middle-class parents. His sister Simran, who is two years his senior, told her working parents that she wants to take up pottery - and wants to take it up as a career later in life.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) A trade show that is exclusively dedicated to footwear and leatherwear is coming back for the third time to India.
Thrissur (Kerala), April 21 (IANS) Thousands of people, including foreign tourists, gathered here Sunday to witness cultural programmes associated with Thrissur Pooram, billed as the "mother of all festivals" in Kerala.
Pune, April 14 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar went on a day-long fast at the Yashwantrao Chavan Samadhi sthal in Karad on Sunday in an act of self-introspection over his objectionable 'urine' remark on the state's drought situation.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Delhi government Tuesday decided to merge electricity company Pragati Power Corporation Ltd. (PPCL) with Indraprastha Power Generation Co. Ltd. (IPGCL) for streamlining power generation.
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Hours after making certain remarks on people in drought-hit areas of Maharashtra, which several parties termed as "shameful and objectionable", Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar tendered an apology here Sunday evening.
Pune, Apr 7 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar on Sunday mocked at the two-month-long protest by a farmer saying 'should we urinate' to fill the dams in the state.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Over 500 Aam Admi Party (AAP) volunteers were stopped by police here Monday as they headed to Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's house to deliver lakhs of letters protesting "inflated water and power bills".
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Aam Admi Party (AAP) volunteers were stopped by police here Monday as they headed to Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's house to deliver lakhs of letters protesting "inflated water and power bills".
Kabul, March 24 (IANS) Afghan police backed by army and NATO-led forces have killed 46 Taliban militants in operations across the country, the interior ministry said.
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The CPI-M Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the government, accusing it of following policies that favour the rich and were also leading to high inflation.
Kabul, Mar. 18 (Xinhua-ANI): Units of Afghan national police during series of operations across the country over the past 24 hours have killed 12 Taliban militants, Interior Ministry said in a statement released here on Monday.
New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dr. M. Veerappa Moily has said that initiatives and support by private players like DLF Foundation will surely give an impetus to skill-development among unemployed and job-seeking youth.
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Preity Zinta walked the ramp for designer Surily Goel on the first day of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) here. She looked gorgeous in dazzling black evening gown.
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Masaba Gupta, who opened the autumn-winter edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) Wednesday with her debut collection for Satya Paul, says she has given a makeover to the signature styles of the brand by creating ensembles for youngsters.
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Preity Zinta will walk the ramp for designer Surily Goel at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW).
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Actress Gul Panag will be the celebrity showstopper for designer Urvashi Kaur at the upcoming Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW). She will walk the ramp Thursday.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Masaba Gupta's first creations for Satya Paul will kickstart the 21st edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) here Wednesday. The event will see 128 designers showcasing plethora of works and colours on the ramp and wooing buyers from destinations like Japan and Australia.
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The films releasing this Friday -- "Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns" and "Saare Jahaan Se Mehnga" -- will bring different flavours at the box office. If "Saheb Biwi..." is a thriller-drama, "Saare Jahaan..." is a satirical take on inflation.
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Three men have been arrested in connection with the killing of minor siblings in the national capital, police said Sunday. Among those arrested is the maternal uncle of the children.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Two siblings, who went missing three days ago, were found dead near a railway track in central Delhi, police said Saturday. Three people were detained after the victims' father raised suspicion about a neighbour's involvement.
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) Two siblings, who went missing three days ago, have been found dead near a railway track in central Delhi, police said Saturday. The family is suspecting the involvement of a neighbour in the abduction-cum-murder.
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) Two siblings, who had been missing for the past three days, were found dead near a railway track in central Delhi, police said Saturday. The bodies were in a decomposed state.
Kolkata, Feb 27 (IANS) Nearly six months after being taken into custody by the United States Child Protection Services for alleged neglect by parents, one-and-a-half-year-old Indrashish, son on an Indian couple in the US, returned to the city Wednesday.
Kolkata, Feb 27 (IANS) Nearly six months after being taken into custody by the US Child Protection Services for alleged neglect by parents, one-and-a-half-year-old Indrashish, son on an Indian couple in the US, returned to the city Wednesday.
Nagpur, Feb 25 (IANS) The Maharashtra government's two-day 'Advantage Vidarbha-2013' conclave notched proposals worth Rs.18,800 crore on the first day here Monday.
Nagpur, Feb 25 (IANS) In an overwhelming response, Maharashtra government's two-day 'Advantage Vidarbha-2013' conclave notched proposals worth Rs.18,500 crore on the first day here Monday.
Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Two trainers at a gym here were stabbed by a co-worker Tuesday, police said.
London, February 19 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron was bowled out middle stump by a local boy in India during a friendly match in Mumbai.
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Over two lakh workers from all over Maharashtra are expected to join a protest march led by the Shiv Sena Monday ahead of the proposed two-day all India strike called by various trade unions later this week.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Gursharan Kaur, wife of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Saturday praised families of Delhi Police personnel for supporting them while they perform duty at odd hours.
New Delhi, Feb.14 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the 20th edition of the International Engineering and Technology Fair (IETF) here on Friday.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Rahul Mishra and Payal Pratap Singh have been announced as Fiama Di Wills designers for autumn-winter 2013 edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) starting March 13.
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Gursharan Kaur, wife of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate a new family welfare centre of Delhi Police on the 66th Raising Day of the force Feb 16, an official said Wednesday.
The World Book Fair 2013 ended here on Sunday with the promise of returning as a bigger fair in the next year...................
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The World Book Fair 2013 ended here Sunday on an optimistic note that publishing industry's fortunes in India were on a roll despite the global economic uncertainty.
Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) In what could be a litmus test for his leadership, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray will lead a workers' procession Feb 18 and the party will join the two-day countrywide shutdown Feb 20-21, an official here said Friday.
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Nearly 40 volunteers of Anna Hazare's recently launched non-political outfit Jantantra Morcha met here Wednesday at Jantar Mantar to fight corruption, a volunteer said.
New Delhi, Feb. 5 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday said the unveiling of a new logo of 'Employment News' with the motto "opportunities for all" was a manifestation of the commitment to reach out to job seekers thereby seeking to fulfill their aspirations and harness their skills and capabilities.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Young designer Masaba Gupta's debut collection for fashion brand Satya Paul will open the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) autumn-winter 2013 starting March 2013.
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The World Book Fair here became an annual event Monday after 41 years of inception as a bi-annual book carnival, with its inauguration by Minister Shashi Tharoor.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) More than 1,100 exhibitors from 23 countries will flock to the Pragati Maidan in the capital for the New Delhi World Book Fair 2013 during Feb 4-10.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Activist Anna Hazare slammed the government Friday for "betraying the people" on Jan Lokpal, saying Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had failed to keep his word.
With the announcement of formation of Anna Hazare's Jantantra Morcha all eyes are set on objectives of proposed Morcha.
Patna, Jan 30 (IANS) Activist Anna Hazare Wednesday announced that he would form a 'Jantantra Morcha' to fight for and assert people's rights.
Patna, Jan 30 (IANS) Activist Anna Hazare Wednesday announced he was forming a 'Jantantra Morcha' to fight for people's rights.
Kicking on the second phase of anti-corruption national campaign, veteran social activist and anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare Wednesday at Gandhi Maidan, Patna announced to make a new anti-corruption front 'Janmorcha' to fight against existing corruption in the system apolitically............................
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The World Book Fair 2013 beginning Feb 4 will celebrate indigenous literature with its theme, "Indigenous Voices - Mapping India's Folk and Tribal Literature", and commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda with a special pavilion exhibiting photographs and books from the spiritualist's life.
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) As many as 120 exhibitors from across 30 countries will participate in the 13th edition of Amusement Expo, starting Jan 29 at Pragati Maidan, and the event is expected to boost the country's Rs.2,750 crore amusement industry.
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) A 35-year-old Iranian businessman lost Rs.22,000 when his pocket was picked in a bus here, police said Thursday.
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IANS) Assailing the UPA government for setting in motion the "decontrol process" of diesel prices, the CPI-M Thursday said the step would have a cascading effect on the prices of essentials thereby increasing the burden on the common man.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (ANI): Hundreds of people marched here today to demand better rights and greater security for women.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who has condemned all incidents of violence and sexual assault against women and emphasized on a dire need to ensure their safety and security, will participate in a 'Women Dignity March' here on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): Delhi Police on Sunday detained five agitators for breaking barricades at the Jantar Mantar here on Sunday during the ongoing protests demanding tougher laws to protect women in India.
New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): Five out of the ten Metro stations in Central Delhi that were closed down for an indefinite period in the wake of the massive protests over the death of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, were opened for the commuters this afternoon.
New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): Ten Metro stations in Central Delhi have been closed down on Sunday as well to prevent the agitators from reaching India Gate and Raisina Hill, the epicentre of the protests against the brutal gang-rape.
Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Mumbai peacefully mourned for the Delhi gang-rape victim who died in a Singapore hospital early Saturday where she had been airlifted for treatment.
New Delhi, Dec.29 (ANI): Public protests over the death of a 23-year-old woman who was gang raped on the night of December 16 on a running bus, have gone viral nation-wide, according television reports.
Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi Saturday urges people to respect the dignity of women and follow the laws of the land. He also expressed his grief over the death of a 23-year old paramedical student, who had been brutally raped and sexually assaulted with iron rod, today morning died in Singapore, where she had been shifted for multi organ surgeries on Wednesday from Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital..................
New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): Condoling the death of the Delhi gang-rape victim, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi today urged people to respect the dignity of women and follow the laws of the land.
New Delhi, Dec. 29 (ANI): Scores of people, mostly youth and students, are staging a peaceful protest and are taking part in a silent march starting from Munirka towards Jantar Mantar to mourn the death of the 23-year-old gang rape victim, who died early this morning at Singapore's Mount Elizabeth Hospital after battling for life since December 16.
Ludhiana, Dec 29 (ANI): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Manish Tewari today appealed for calm across the country following death of the Delhi gang-rape victim in a Singapore Hospital.
New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): As the December 16 Delhi gang-rape victim continues to battle for her life at Singapore's Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who has locked horns with the Union Home Ministry and the Delhi Police following the rise in crimes against women in the national capital, on Friday said the society should have the unity to fight against the heinous crime.
New Delhi, Dec.27 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit took part in Thursday's National Development Council (NDC) meeting and stressed upon the need to include the welfare of the poor in the national inclusive development process.
5 of the 9 Delhi Metro stations, which had been shut down to curb the flow of protesters to India Gate were opened on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Delhi Police blocked roads in central Delhi for the third day as hundreds of protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar demanding justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim who is battling for life. Five of the nine Delhi Metro stations that were closed Sunday were opened Tuesday evening.
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The ripple effect of closure of key roads and nine metro stations continued to cause traffic snarls across Delhi till late Monday evening as fog and repair work on Kalindi Kunj flyover added to woes of the commuters.
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Unaware that nine Metro stations would stay shut Monday, hundreds of commuters got a rude shock in the morning, unable to emerge from or enter several metro stations in central Delhi. The decision to shut these stations was taken after protests in the heart of the capital turned violent Sunday.
Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Around 700,000 employees and officers of the public sector, private sector and foreign banks will strike work all over India Thursday, a bank official said here Monday.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) Saturday announced that the five-day autumn-winter edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW)will start Mar 13, 2013 at Pragati Maidan.
Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) One of the organisers of the Aug 11 protest march at Azad Maidan, which later turned violent, has been arrested, police said Monday.
Kabul, Dec 2 (IANS) More than 50 people, most of them militants, have been killed in Afghanistan since Saturday morning, Xinhua reported Sunday.
New Delhi, Nov. 27 (ANI): Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is making herculean efforts in making Rajasthan, affected by adverse geographical conditions, the biggest state of the country in terms of area, the leading state.
New Delhi, Nov. 27 (ANI): The National Institute of Disaster Management (NDMA) Stall at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2012 has been awarded special commendation medal for excellence in display by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Dr. D. Purandeswari at the Pragati Maidan here today.
Bangalore/Thane, Nov.26 (ANI): On the fourth anniversary of the 2008 militant attacks on Mumbai, a statue of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who lost his life while leading a commando operation, was unveiled in Bangalore on Monday.
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Harvest dances, rock songs and hymns in Khasi, Garo, Pnar and English ? all these were performed as part of 'Meghalaya Day' at the 32nd India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan in the capital Saturday.
Kabul, Nov. 23 (Xinhua-ANI): A suicide car bomb rocked Maidan Shahr, the capital of Wardak province 35 km west of Kabul, killing three people including the bomber and injuring 40 people mostly civilians on Friday, provincial police chief Baqizoi said.
Maidan Shahr (Afghanistan), Nov 23 (IANS) A suicide car bomb Friday rocked Maidan Shahr, the capital of Wardak province, killing the bomber and two other people and injuring 40, most of them civilians, reported Xinhua.
Mumbai, Nov 22 (IANS) Former employees of Mumbai's Leopold Cafe, which was targeted by Pakistani gunmen during the 2008 terror attack in the city, Thursday began a five?day agitation against their employers for sacking them without reason.
New Delhi, Nov. 21 (ANI): The Rajasthan Pavilion was immensely popular among the visitors at the 32nd edition of India International Trade Fair this year, which witnessed the participation of almost every state of the country showcasing their diverse art, culture and industrial development.
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Delhi Industry Minister Harun Yusuf inaugurated Delhi Day celebrations at the India International Trade Fair here.
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The Delhi government would make efforts to make the capital "a hub of clean and high technology with skilled economic activities" by 2021, a minister said here Monday.
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Pakistani women's apparel are drawing huge crowds at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) here even before its opening for the public Monday.
Kabul, Nov 17 (IANS) A total of 11 Taliban militants have been killed and 12 others arrested in Afghanistan during a series of security operations launched since Friday, Xinhua reported Saturday.
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Bhangra sensation Daler Mehndi is set to add some Punjabi flavour at the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF).
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) will hold live demonstrations on earthquake and chemical disaster management techniques at the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Pragati Maidan in the capital, officials said Friday.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday inaugurated the Delhi state pavilion at the two-week-long annual India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan in the capital.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday inaugurated the 32nd edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF), which is expected to attract 1.5 million visitors over the next two weeks.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 32nd edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) here at Pragati Maidan today.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday inaugurated the 32nd edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF), which is expected to attract 1.5 million visitors over the next two weeks.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the 32nd India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi today.
