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

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

Uttarakhand Flood crisis: CM Bahuguna heckled by protesters

June 20, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Joshimath/Dehradun/New Delhi, June 20 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna was reportedly heckled by protesters in Joshimath on Thursday, a day after meeting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to seek more flood-related aid from the Central Government.

Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha promote 'Lootera' on 'Emotional Atyachaar 4' sets

June 19, 2013 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha were spotted promoting their upcoming movie 'Lootera' on the sets of reality show, 'Emotional Atyachaar 4', in Mumbai.

Dad Shatrughan eager to watch Sonakshi's 'Lootera'

June 19, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Sonakshi Sinha says her father, veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha is very happy with the promotional trailer of her forthcoming film "Lootera", and that he is eager to watch the movie.

My biggest achievement is not getting typecast: Sonam Kapoor

June 19, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) If she played a high-on-fashion girl in "Aisha", she even essayed a simple girl in "Delhi-6" and "Mausam". Actress Sonam Kapoor, who will now be seen in her forthcoming film "Raanjhanaa", says she considers it a big achievement that she has escaped being typecast in the film industry.

Bengal election panel working half-heartedly: BJP

June 18, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Kolkata, June 18 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday accused the West Bengal State Election Commission of playing its role "half-heartedly" in the upcoming panchayat elections, and demanded that the commission call for an all-party meeting within two days to announce the roadmap for the polls.

'Wah Taj!' completes shooting schedule

June 18, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The shooting of Shreyas Talpade and Manjari Phadnis-starrer "Wah Taj!" has been wrapped up and the makers are happy that the director canned the film within schedule.

NIT Agartala to confer D.Sc on CERN chief

June 17, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Agartala, June 17 (IANS) National Institute of Technology (NIT) Agartala will confer an honorary Doctor of Science degree on CERN Director General Rolf-Dieter Heuer and eminent scientist Bikash Sinha later this week, an official said Monday.

Mamata's federal front call a diversionary ploy: BJP

June 13, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Kolkata, June 13 (IANS) Asserting that its alliance with Janata Dal United (JD-U) will only get stronger, the BJP Thursday termed West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee's efforts for a federal front a diversionary ploy to mask her failures.

'Indian students should pursue dark matter research'

June 12, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Kolkata, June 12 (IANS) Eminent scientist Bikash Sinha feels Indian students must come forward for dark matter research, the "big thing right now" following the discovery of the elusive Higg's boson last July.

'Country indifferent to science, philosophy'

June 11, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Kolkata, June 11 (IANS) Physicist Bikash Sinha said here Tuesday that the central government was indifferent to science and technology.

Kolkata to get hub on Tagore

June 11, 2013 at 8:04 PM

K0olkata, June 11 (IANS) To integrate science, philosophy and culture, a hub dedicated to spread Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's interpretations of philosophy of science will open June 19 here at Bose Institute, physicist Bikash Sinha said here Tuesday.

'Embarrassing if Pakistan beats India to CERN membership'

June 11, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Kolkata, June 11 (IANS) Eminent Indian physicist Bikash Sinha Tuesday said it would be "very embarrassing" if Pakistan steers ahead of India and becomes an associate member at CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research), the world's largest particle physics laboratory.

'Modi indulges in politics of destruction and not of construction': Congress

June 11, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): With senior BJP leaders failing to bring an end to the crisis caused by Lal Krishna Advani's resignation, Congress Party on Tuesday launched a frontal attack on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, saying the latter indulges in politics of destruction and not of construction.

Shatrughan Sinha supports L.K. Advani after boycotting Goa conclave

June 11, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, one of the best known Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders from Bihar, has reportedly thrown his weight behind BJP patriarch L.K. Advani, who relinquished all party posts after Narendra Modi was named the lead campaigner for the 2014 general elections.

Who will be Salman's leading lady in Rajshri's next?

June 10, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya has finalised Salman Khan for his next family drama, but he is yet to choose a leading lady for the movie.

I am not anti-Modi, says Yashwant Sinha

June 9, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) BJP leader Yashwant Sinha Sunday slammed reports that he was "anti-Modi" and said that he was the first in the party to speak for the Gujarat chief minister.

Yashwant Sinha criticises media for 'creating' Advani-Modi rift

June 9, 2013 at 4:42 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha who was absent from the Goa BJP conclave, on Sunday, criticised media for forcing the BJP into a "quicksand of an imagined clash of personalities".

Shiv Sena says Modi campaign chief of BJP not NDA

June 9, 2013 at 4:17 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (ANI): Shiv Sena congratulates the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party poll campaign chief Narendra Modi, but stated clearly that he is not NDA's campaign chief.

Modi's appointment has nothing to do with us, says JD(U)

June 9, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Mumbai/ Panaji, June 9 (ANI): Nitish Kumar's JD(U) has refused to comment on the naming of Narendra Modi as Bharatiya Janata Party campaign chief, saying that it had nothing to do with the party.

Narendra Modi appointed BJP's campaign committee chief for 2014 elections

June 9, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Panaji, June 9 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who is being touted as the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) possible prime ministerial candidate, was on Sunday appointed as the chairman of party's campaigning committee for 2014 election.

Modi elevation looks certain: 'Can't ignore expectations of party workers', says BJP

June 9, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Panaji, June 9 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain on Sunday hinted at the possible elevation in the role for Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the party cannot ignore expectations of BJP workers.

BJP is only antidote to 'poison' of Congress: Shahnawaz Hussain

June 9, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Panaji, June 9 (ANI): Asserting that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was the only antidote to the 'poison' of the Congress, party spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the United Progressive Alliance-II (UPA) government, calling its four years of governance as four dark years.

BJP likely to announce Modi as poll panel chief today

June 9, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Panaji, June 9 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to make a big announcement on making Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as its poll panel chief for the upcoming Assembly elections and the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Divided BJP to decide Modi's fate Sunday (Intro Roundup)

June 8, 2013 at 9:06 PM

Panaji, June 8 (IANS) A clearly divided BJP will wait until Sunday to take a call on appointing Narendra Modi as the head of a crucial 2014 general election campaign committee, even as his potential ascent has created a sharp rift within the party.

'Ill' Advani gives Modi a headache at BJP meet (Roundup)

June 8, 2013 at 7:30 PM

Panaji, June 8 (IANS) An "ill" L.K. Advani Saturday skipped the BJP national executive meet, a first time in his entire political career, casting a long shadow on Narendra Modi's prime ministerial aspirations.

Rajnath Singh clarifies after Advani skips Goa conclave

June 8, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Panaji, June 8 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Saturday once again clarified that party veteran Lal Krishna Advani is not attending the national executive meet in Goa due to ill-health.

Music of 'Lootera' launched in Mumbai

June 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, June 8(ANI): The music of upcoming romantic drama 'Lootera' was launched in the entertainment capital Mumbai on Friday.

Yashwant Sinha takes on media, says 'I am not suffering from 'NaMonia'

June 8, 2013 at 1:26 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Saturday rubbished media reports that he was not attending the Goa conclave because he is sick, and said that he is not suffering from 'NaMonia', as has been headlined in many dailies.

Modi maybe a factor for BJP, but not for Congress: Digvijay Singh

June 8, 2013 at 1:04 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (ANI): Congress Party general secretary Digvijay Singh on Saturday said that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is not a factor important enough for his party, but could be for the BJP and the media.

BJP National Executive meetings inaugurates in Goa, Advani missing

June 8, 2013 at 1:01 PM

Amid the absence of BJP veteran LK Advani, the BJP national executive meeting entered its second day. The meet begins at 11 a.m. amid the absence of many leaders, which has been speculated, that are not well.

Samajwadi Party targets BJP, says 'Modi on same route as Hitler'

June 8, 2013 at 11:21 AM

New Delhi, June 8 (ANI): With signs of a rift within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) quite evident following L.K. Advani's decision not to attend the ongoing national executive meet in Goa, the Samajwadi Party (SP) on Saturday criticised Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, saying he is on the same route as former German dictator Adolf Hitler and would not allow any other person to flourish or develop ahead of him.

BJP Goa conclave for Modi elevation, Advani and others to skip

June 8, 2013 at 11:08 AM

BJP is all set to begin is much-awaited key three-day conclaves here which is going to play a crucial role for the party expectation of its performance in the coming general elections. However things are not on the right place before the beginning of conclave as Party senior leader

I'm far from perfect: Sonakshi Sinha

June 7, 2013 at 10:49 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha has said that she feels that she is far from the perfect. The actress feels that being perfect is boring and wants to continue to grow with every film.

I had to work on my character in 'Lootera': Ranveer Singh

June 7, 2013 at 10:49 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh said that ait was not easy for him to slip into the role in the film "Lootera".

Vikrant Massey struggles with hairstyle

June 7, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Actor Vikrant Massey has successfully replaced Rishabh Sinha as Ayaan in "Qubool Hai", but there is one thing that he is struggling with -- a suitable hairstyle to go with the character.

Advani to skip BJP office bearers' meet

June 7, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Panaji, June 7 (IANS) BJP veteran L.K. Advani and many senior leaders will be missing from the meeting of the office bearers of the party here Friday ahead of the two-day national executive meeting over the weekend.

BJP meet unlikely to make Modi 2014 campaign chief: Sinha

June 6, 2013 at 3:45 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to be appointed in charge of BJP's 2014 poll campaign at its upcoming national executive meeting in Goa as it would not discuss leadership issues, party leader Yashwant Sinha said Thursday.

Aditi in lead with Malik in Usha golf

June 5, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Bangalore, June 5 (IANS) Teenaged Aditi Ashok rode on a flawless back-nine which also included two birdies to take a share of the lead with Tvesa Malik on the first day of the Usha Karnataka Ladies and Junior girls golf here Wednesday.

Ranveer shunned TV, cell phone for 'Lootera'

June 5, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Actor Ranveer Singh stopped watching television and using his cell-phone while preparing for his forthcoming release "Lootera", a period romance drama.

I'm not pregnant: Esha Deol (Movie Snippets)

June 5, 2013 at 3:29 PM

She took to micro-blogging site Twitter to set the record straight about her pregnancy.

'Gulaab Gang' team celebrates women's triumphs

June 5, 2013 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The team of forthcoming movie "Gulaab Gang", which is based on the real life story of women's grit and determination, has launched BELIEVE, a campaign that celebrates the triumphs of women's heroism.

Advance monsoon session to debate bills: BJP

June 3, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Hyderabad, June 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wants the monsoon session of parliament to be advanced in order to debate and pass the food security and land acquisition bills with some amendments.

Avoid using mobile phones in theatres, urges Akshay (With Image)

June 3, 2013 at 2:17 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is dissuading viewers from using mobile phones inside theatres.

Ulfa, AGP two sides of same coin: Assam minister

June 1, 2013 at 8:10 PM

Guwahati, June 1 (IANS) A day after Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi called the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) a "cousin brother" of Ulfa, state power minister Pradyut Bordoloi said Saturday that the AGP and Ulfa are two sides of the same coin.

Whoever does wrong will be punished: Akshay on spot fixing

May 31, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Akshay Kumar, whose co-star Vindoo Dara Singh has been arrested in an alleged spot fixing case, says whoever is wrong will be punished.

Sling it up in style (With Image)

May 30, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi May 30 (IANS) Looking for bags? Go for sling bags, most sought after among young girls. From large to small, casual to fancy - they are available in various shapes, sizes and vibrant colours.

First look of 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Again' unveiled

May 30, 2013 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (ANI): The first trailer of Balaji Motion Picture's awaited movie, 'One Upon A Time In Mumbaai Again', was released in dingy by-lanes of a Mumbai chawl.

Story key for Imran Khan to select a film

May 29, 2013 at 11:24 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Imran Khan who has been seen in different roles in films like "Delhi Belly", "I hate luv stories" and "Matru ki bijlee ka Mandola" says that he only thinks about a film's story and does not bother about setting an image through his films. The actor is all set with his next movie "Once Upon a time in Mumbaai Again".

Eid big enough for two films: Akshay Kumar

May 29, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar said the festival of Eid was big enough to accommodate two films, SRK's "Chennai Express" and his "Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Again".

Balmer Lawrie eyes tourism firm

May 29, 2013 at 10:44 PM

Kolkata, May 29 (IANS) Public sector Balmer Lawrie is in "active discussion" with an Indian tour operating firm, having tourism business in the Far East countries and South Africa, in order to acquire it, a company official said Wednesday.

Balmer Lawrie to set up logistics park in West Bengal

May 29, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Kolkata, May 29 (IANS) Diversified public sector company Balmer Lawrie Wednesday said it has identified a 55-acre land on the city outskirts to set up a Rs.150 crore integrated logistic park.

Amit Trivedi uses orchestra to compose for 'Lootera'

May 29, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) In the times when music has gone digital and technology plays an important role, composer Amit Trivedi has resorted to an older technique and used the orchestra to create the background score for "Lootera".

Consider blind students' plea, SC tells Delhi University

May 29, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the Delhi University to examine the grievances of blind students on the introduction of mathematics and science in the four-year undergraduate courses to be started from the current academic year.

Song 'Lazy lad' goes to Hollywood (Movie Snippets)

May 29, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan's song "Lazy lad" from her forthcoming movie "Ghanchakkar" is being processed in Hollywood.

'BCCI has become century's biggest joke': Kirti Azad

May 29, 2013 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (ANI): With India's top politicians associated with the BCCI appearing to be divided over the fate of N. Srinivasan in wake of the spot-fixing scandal, former cricketer and BJP MP Kirti Azad on Wednesday said the Indian cricket board has become the biggest joke of the century, and added that the latest episode is one of the darkest phases of Indian cricket since its inception.

BJP expels Jethmalani for six years

May 28, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday said it had expelled senior lawyer and MP Ram Jethmalani from its primary membership for criticising then party president Nitin Gadkari and other issues.

BJP expels Jethmalani for six years

May 28, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled senior lawyer and MP Ram Jethmalani from the primary membership of the party for six years over "breach of discipline".

Sports Minister lauds amputee Everest climber Arunima Sinha

May 24, 2013 at 11:58 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Jitendra Singh has congratulated Arunima Sinha for becoming the first amputee to scale Mount Everest.

Sports minister lauds amputee Everest climber Arunima

May 23, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Union Sports Minister Jitendra Singh Thursday congratulated Arunima Sinha for climbing the world's highest peak, Mount Everest.

IPL is den of gambling: Yashwant Sinha

May 23, 2013 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a den of gambling, BJP leader Yashwant Sinha said Thursday and pressed for a detailed inquiry into the spot fixing in the tournament.

Arunima Sinha's deeds will inspire millions of others, hopes PM

May 23, 2013 at 12:30 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Congratulating Arunima Sinha for creating history by becoming the first Indian amputee to conquer Mount Everest, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh hoped her deeds will inspire millions of others.

Flatulence? Eat smart, exercise and you'll be okay

May 22, 2013 at 12:46 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Salman Khan was cute when he did it in "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" and Omi Vaidya's "Silencer" got all the laughs when he let it off in "3 Idiots". But flatulence, as the many millions who suffer from it will tell you, is not funny, just embarrassing.

Sonakshi Sinha to endorse hair oil brand

May 22, 2013 at 11:42 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) "Dabangg" fame actress Sonakshi Sinha is the new face of Vatika Enriched Coconut Hair Oil. She says oiling her hair with the product helps her battle the styling aids and chemicals she has to use on her tresses as part of her profession.

One legged Arunima out to conquer Mt.Everest

May 21, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Arunima Sinha, who lost one of her leg's after she was thrown out of a moving train. two years ago, is preparing to conquer Mount Everest - the world's highest peak at 8,848 metres above sea level.

Four ISI linkmen arrested from Darjeeling

May 19, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Siliguri (West Bengal), May 19 (IANS) Four suspected linkmen of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency were arrested in West Bengal's Darjeeling district Sunday, police said. One of the nabbed was a retired Indian defence employee.

Yashwant Sinha wants India to talk to Chinese Premier from 'a position of strength'

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Saturday said that the UPA-II government should hold talks with the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang "from a position of strength".

India should ask China to stay away from Arunachal border: Takam Sanjoy

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Member of Parliament Takam Sanjoy on Saturday urged the Indian Government to be assertive in asking China to stay away from his state.

CBI to move Supreme Court next week to seek removal of 'tainted' officer (Lead:CBI)

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has said that it will approach the Supreme Court on Monday with a petition to remove from service its own Superintendent of Police, who was arrested here for allegedly taking a bribe to settle a land dispute.

Police seizes 1,500 explosives in Jharkhand's Koderma region

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Koderma (Jharkhand), May 18 (ANI): Acting on a tip off, Jharkhand Police have confirmed the seizure of a huge cache of explosives from a house in the state's Koderma District.

Suspected ISI spy held in Jaipur for leaking army secrets

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Jaipur, May 18 (ANI): Police in Jaipur, Rajasthan, have confirmed the arrest of an army staffer for allegedly passing on classified information to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

One arrested for spying for Pakistan

May 17, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Jaipur, May 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Police Friday arrested a clerk posted in the Indian Army's south-west command here on charges of spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency, an officer said.

BJP slams CBI chief's remarks on ex-railway minister

May 17, 2013 at 10:06 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The BJP Friday took exception to CBI director Ranjit Sinha's remarks that former minister Pawan Kumar Bansal has a strong defence in the case of alleged bribery involving his nephew.

More volunteers joining NGOs

May 15, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) NGOs working on social issues are now finding more volunteers, especially youths, who want to be engaged in different projects of the organisations.

Chidambaram visits UK, France, Qatar to woo investors

May 15, 2013 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday left on a three-nation visit to UK, France and Qatar, in a bid to sell the India-growth story and woo overseas investors.

BJP not to contest Howrah by-poll

May 14, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) In a volte face days after announcing its candidate for the Howrah Lok Sabha by-polls, the BJP Tuesday said it would not field a candidate as it wanted to concentrate on the upcoming panchayat polls.

Bengal opposition wants central forces for panchayat polls

May 14, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) With the Calcutta High Court observing that deployment of central paramilitary forces was not mandatory for the upcoming panchayat polls in West Bengal, the opposition Tuesday expressed apprehension over the fairness of the elections.

Busy Imran brings trainer on sets (With Image)

May 13, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Actor Imran Khan is making sure he does not miss out on his fitness regime because of his busy work schedule. He called up his trainer on the sets of "Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai 2".

It was difficult shooting 'Lootera': Vikramaditya Motwane

May 13, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Vikramaditya Motwane, who is set for the release of his second directorial venture "Lootera", says he had a hard time shooting for the film.

SC's caged parrot remark is correct: CBI chief

May 9, 2013 at 7:51 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief Ranjit Sinha Thursday accepted the Supreme Court's observation that the country's premier investigating agency was a "caged parrot" that "speaks in its master's voice".

SC remarks on coal scam, CBI functioning correct: Director Ranjit Sinha

May 9, 2013 at 12:48 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ranjit Sinha on Thursday accepted the Supreme Court's observations on the coal block allocation scam, saying that whatever the court has said is correct.

SC's caged parrot remark is correct: CBI chief

May 9, 2013 at 12:08 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) CBI chief Ranjit Sinha Thursday accepted the Supreme Court's observation that the country's premier investigating agency was a "caged parrot" that "speaks in its master's voice".

SC bars CBI from sharing probe details

May 8, 2013 at 9:44 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the CBI not to share details of its investigations and its status report either with the political executive or officialdom including its own officers and its law officers.

Key observations of the SC on CBI's second affidavit

May 8, 2013 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday termed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) a "caged parrot" that "speaks in its master's voice".

CBI a caged parrot speaking in master's voice: SC

May 8, 2013 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday termed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) a "caged parrot" that "speaks in its master's voice".

CBI a caged parrot speaking in master's voice: SC

May 8, 2013 at 5:21 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday termed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) a "caged parrot" that "speaks in its master's voice".

Food Security Bill should be passed only after proper debate: Sitaram Yechury

May 7, 2013 at 7:52 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) politburo member Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday said the Food Security Bill should be passed only after proper debate.

Congress says BJP stalling passage of Food Security, Land Acquisition Bills in Parliament

May 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other opposition parties of stalling the passage of key bills in Parliament, Congress Party spokesman Sandeep Dikshit on Tuesday warned that any further delay could affect the socio-economic welfare of the people of the country.

Manish Tewari hopes Food Security Bill will be passed by Parliament

May 7, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday expressed confidence that the Food Security Bill will be passed by the Parliament.

Law minister, PMO made changes in coal report, CBI tells SC (Fourth Lead)

May 6, 2013 at 10:09 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The CBI told the Supreme Court Monday that four changes were made at the instance of Law and Justice Minister Ashwani Kumar and PMO officials in its draft report on the probe into coal blocks allocation but no evidence against any suspect was removed.

Law minister , PMO made changes in coal report, CBI tells SC (Third Lead)

May 6, 2013 at 8:24 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The CBI told the Supreme Court Monday that at the instance of Law and Justice Minister Ashwani Kumar four changes were made in its draft report on the probe into coal blocks allocation but no evidence against any suspect was removed.

CBI says law minister made changes; opposition asks government to go (Roundup)

May 6, 2013 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) A CBI affidavit Monday admitted "certain changes" were made at Law Minister Ashwani Kumar's instance in its status report on the allocation of coal blocks, leaving the opposition fuming and demanding the government's resignation, while the Congress-led UPA retorted "don't lecture us".

No proof dropped in minister-backed changes in coal report: CBI

May 6, 2013 at 7:52 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The CBI told the Supreme Court Monday that at the instance of Law and Justice Minister Ashwani Kumar four changes were made in its draft report on the probe into coal blocks allocation but no evidence against any suspect was removed.

Govt. plays safe on CBI affidavit in Supreme Court on coal scam

May 6, 2013 at 2:09 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Monday avoided commenting on the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) affidavit filed in the Supreme Court on the coal scam, saying if at all the UPA Government has anything to say, it would articulate its position through its law officers in the appropriate court.

CBI files affidavit in SC on coal allocations

May 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) told the Supreme Court Monday that changes were made at the instance of Law Minister Ashwani Kumar in its draft report on the allocation of coal blocks.

CBI files fresh affidavit in Supreme Court on coal scam

May 6, 2013 at 12:57 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ranjit Sinha on Monday filed a nine-page affidavit in the Supreme Court on the coal scam.

Should Riteish Deshmukh join politics?

May 5, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Reacting to reports that actor Riteish Deshmukh, son of former Maharashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, is likely to go his late father's way and join politics, actor-politician Raj Babbar said it is a well thought-out decision. Hema Malini too supports the idea saying he will do a good job.

Indian Navy to mark 60 years of naval aviation

May 5, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Indian Navy is celebrating the diamond jubilee of its aviation wing May 11 with the commissioning of its first shipboard Mig-29K combat jet squadron in Goa. The aircraft will be deployed on the carrier INS Vikramaditya, currrently undergoing sea trials in Russia and which is expected to be inducted later this year.

Task of cleansing system has fallen on judiciary (Comment)

May 4, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Ever since the Manmohan Singh government became embroiled in scams, it has been mainly the Supreme Court that has pushed for accountability.

Speaker rejects demand to remove 2G JPC chief

May 2, 2013 at 10:44 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Thursday rejected the opposition demand for removal of P.C. Chacko as the head of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) looking into 2G spectrum allocation, a parliament source said.

Soumendu Roy remembers Satyajit Ray as meticulous, troubleshooter (Interview)

May 1, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) Summing up his four-decade-long association with Satyajit Ray, who took Indian cinema to international audiences, as "fruitful" and "friendly", veteran cinematographer Soumendu Roy describes the legendary filmmaker as "meticulous" and "troubleshooter".