J S Verma

Politics over Varun Gandhi's acquittal in hate speech cases

Reported by Rahul Shrivastava; edited by Mala Das | Thursday May 16, 2013

The recent acquittal of BJP leader Varun Gandhi in hate speech cases has now acquired a political colour. Union minister and senior Congress leader Beni Prasad Verma has alleged that Mr Gandhi was exonerated in the cases due to a tacit understanding ...

Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu retain rankings

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 9, 2013

Sourabh Verma and Anand Pawar both dropped a place each to 36th and 43rd, respectively, while K. Srikkanth jumped five places to enter the top-50 for the first time at 47.

Shuttler RMV Gurusaidutt advances to Round 2 of Malaysian Grand Prix Gold

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 30, 2013

The 11th-seeded Gurusaidutt prevailed over Chao Huang of Singapore 21-19 14-21 21-17 in a battle that lasted 47 minutes. He will take on Giap Chin Goh, in the second round.

Parupalli Kashyap moves up to sixth in Badminton World Federation rankings

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 25, 2013

Seventeen-year-old P V Sindhu also reached her career-best ranking of 15 in the women's rankings while Saina Nehwal retained the number two spot.

Uttar Pradesh minister's shocking remarks: 'No cop can even sit without my permission'

Edited by Surabhi Malik | Wednesday April 24, 2013

Shocking statements from two ministers in Akhilesh Yadav's cabinet have created furore and have invited more criticism for the young Chief Minister's government in Uttar Pradesh.

Justice Verma: An exceptional career

Edited by Mala Das | Tuesday April 23, 2013

Justice Jagdish Sharan Verma was the architect of a report that became instrumental in shaping a new, stronger anti-rape law in the country.

Justice JS Verma, who headed the anti-rape law panel, dies

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi (With inputs from agencies) | Tuesday April 23, 2013

Former Chief Justice of India Justice Jagdish Sharan Verma, who headed a three-member panel to examine laws on crimes against women, died today due to multiple organ failure. He was 80.

Monsoon Shootout, Bombay Talkies to be screened at Cannes

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday April 18, 2013

Two Indian films - Monsoon Shootout and Bombay Talkies - have been selected for screening at the forthcoming 66th Cannes International Film Festival, where India is the guest country.

BJP leader facing murder charges, on the run

Written by Ketki Angre | Tuesday April 16, 2013

Controversial BJP leader and former Member of Parliament Swami Sacchidanand Hari, better known as Sakshi Maharaj, is on the run, after the Etah Police filed a case against him for plotting the murder of a woman he was once close to.

BJP leader Sakshi Maharaj accused of killing woman

Anant Zanane | Tuesday April 16, 2013

A 47-year-old woman, a member of the district panchayat, was shot dead today outside the ashram of former BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj in Uttar Pradesh. Sakshi Maharaj is absconding and a manhunt has been launched for him, the police alleged.

2 States team to start shoot at Chetan Bhagat's college

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday April 15, 2013

Chetan Bhagat, who has written the screenplay for the upcoming movie 2 States, is excited as the film's next shooting destination is IIM-Ahmedabad, of which he is an alumnus.

23 IAS officers shifted in reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 13, 2013

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Rahul Gandhi bemuses with 'beehive' speech to India Inc

Thursday April 4, 2013

Addressing a gathering of Indian business tycoons in New Delhi, Gandhi did not touch on any of the issues bedevilling Asia's third-largest economy such as high inflation, decelerating investment, a ballooning current account deficit and red tape that...

SAIL signs deal to enter titanium business

Thursday April 4, 2013

Marking its foray into the titanium sector, state-owned steel major SAIL today signed an agreement with Kerala Metal and Minerals Ltd and Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation to set up a joint venture for producing titanium sponge and meta...

Jindal Stainless issues Rs 100 crore shares to promoter firm

Monday April 1, 2013

Jindal Stainless has allotted over 1.35 crore equity shares of itself to one of its promoters, Jindal Overseas Holdings, on preferential basis for a total consideration of Rs 100 crore, the company said on Monday.