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

Yuvraj Singh has become saint, says father

June 7, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Yuvraj Singh, glamour boy of Indian cricket, has become a saint after his cancer battle, says his father Yograj Singh, who is proud of his son's new avatar.

95 pc of UK-based Sikhs 'proud of Britain'

June 6, 2013 at 2:33 PM

London, June 6 (ANI): Although three-quarters of Sikhs in Britain have experienced racism, 95 percent of the community is still proud of being born or living in Britain, a survey has revealed.

Sikh man in Finland fights for right to wear turban at work

May 21, 2013 at 1:42 PM

London, May 21 (IANS) A Sikh bus driver in Finland is fighting for his right to wear a turban while at work.

Punjab assembly mourns Sarabjit's death, terms him martyr

May 3, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Chandigarh, May 3 (IANS) A special session of the Punjab assembly Friday paid homage to Sarabjit Singh, the Indian prisoner who died after a murderous attack in a prison in Pakistan.

Don't politicise Sarabjit death: Preneet Kaur

May 2, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The government had been proactive and never missed an opportunity to take up Sarabjit Singh's case, Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur said Thursday while stressing that this was not the time to "politicise the issue".

Sarabjit Singh's death ignites anger in India

May 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Amritsar (Punjab), May 2 (ANI): Death of prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan has sparked anger in India as people denounced Islamabad of 'hatching a conspiracy to kill him'.

Milkha Singh's wife praises Farhan Akhtar

May 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Athlete Milkha Singh's wife Nirmal Kaur is impressed by actor Farhan Akhtar, who plays the Flying Sikh in forthcoming film "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag".

Will do everything to bring back Sarabjit, says India

April 28, 2013 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) As Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh battled for his life in a Lahore hospital, the Indian government Sunday said it would do everything it can to let him come home on humanitarian grounds.

Raj Singh elected Asian Wrestling Council secretary general

April 16, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Raj Singh, secretary general of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) was elected as the secretary general of the Asian Associated Wrestling Council (AAWC) for the next four years in the AAWC general assembly held here Tuesday.

Bhullar Verdict: SGPC, Akal Takht react strongly to SC ruling

April 12, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Amritsar, April 12 (ANI): Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Presdent Avtar Singh makkar today reacted strongly against the rejection of the death commutation plea of Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, a death row convict, by the Supreme Court of India, terming it to be the 'murder of law'

Indian men should not support vulgarity: Vidyut

April 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jamwal, who is supposedly dating TV actress Mona Singh, got angry when a reporter asked him about the actress' morphed MMS that has been in the news lately. He said such things should not be promoted.

Ajay, Sonakshi win Golden Kela Awards

March 30, 2013 at 6:50 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha were named the worst actor and actress at the fifth edition of Golden Kela Awards here Saturday, while Shirish Kunder's "Joker" was adjudged the worst film of the year.

Mona's family stands by her in MMS crisis

March 30, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Actress Mona Singh, who was in the news for a morphed MMS in which she was seen performing sexual acts, said Saturday that her family and friends stood by her.

Tihar Jail registers first suicide in 2013

March 11, 2013 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Delhi's Tihar Jail, which houses over 12,000 prisoners, counted the first suicide in 2013 when Ram Singh, the prime accused in the Dec 16, 2012 gang-rape case allegedly hanged himself Monday morning, an official said.

Sonam loves working with Ayushmann

March 10, 2013 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) It is not easy to impress Sonam Kapoor, but "gentleman" Ayushmann Khurrana has managed to wow her with his demeanour and "natural" emoting skills in front of the camera.

Government appeals to bank employees not to join nationwide strike

February 19, 2013 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): The government has expressed disappointed to note that a section of the bank employees has decided to join the countrywide two-day strike called by several trade unions on February 20 and 21.

Milkha Singh charged one rupee for biopic!

February 5, 2013 at 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Flying Sikh Milkha Singh took just one rupee from Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra to allow him to make a film on his life. What's special about the currency note is that it was printed in 1958, the year when the athlete won the first gold medal for independent India in the Commonwealth Games.

PM's Wife and Delhi CM set to flag off 6th annual 'Walk for Life'

February 1, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Targeting to raise cancer awareness and issues around palliative care, a 3-k.m. walk or run is going to be organized at national capital on Sunday, which is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. from Rajpath....................

PM's wife to flag-off CanSupport's annual 'Walk for Life' on Sunday

February 1, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur along with Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit will flag off the sixth annual 'Walk for Life', aimed at raising cancer awareness and issues around palliative care, at the Rajpath here on Sunday.

Rajnath Singh avoids commenting on Vaidya's blog on Gadkari's exit as BJP president

January 30, 2013 at 2:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Wednesday refused to comment on senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue M.G. Vaidya's blog where he has said that former BJP president Nitin Gadkari was ousted due to an 'internal political conspiracy'.

Court backs vehicle owner, slams finance company

January 29, 2013 at 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) In a warning to finance companies, India's apex consumer court has ruled it illegal to repossess a financed vehicle without serving a notice to the owner who has allegedly defaulted on loan repayment.

Philippine police rescues kidnapped Indian businessman

January 5, 2013 at 10:39 AM

Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): Philippine police has reportedly rescued a kidnapped Indian businessman whose severed finger was delivered to his family.

Gang-rape: BJP takes on UPA, says 'PM's message was disappointing'

December 24, 2012 at 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday lashed out at Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh over his televised address to the nation following violent protests demanding justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, saying the latter's speech was disappointing.

Sonam's friends go gaga over Farhan

December 13, 2012 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor might have a long list of fans for herself, but her friends are going gaga after her "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" co-star Farhan Akhtar.

Farhan's sporty look gets a thumbs up

December 5, 2012 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Actor Farhan Akhtar's hard work seems to be paying off as he is getting a lot of compliments for his athletic body in the upcoming movie "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag".

Exciting challenge to play Milkha Singh: Farhan Akhtar

December 3, 2012 at 11:48 AM

Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar says playing sprinter Milkha Singh in "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" has been an exciting challenge.

BJP should introspect over Gadkari: Congress

November 7, 2012 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) A day after BJP's clean chit to party chief Nitin Gadkari, who is facing opposition from within over alleged corruption, the Congress said the party should introspect on its past attacks on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Kingfisher Airlines needs to satisfy DGCA in reply to show cause notice: Ajit Singh

October 7, 2012 at 7:09 PM

New Delhi, Oct.7 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Sunday reiterated that the crisis-ridden Kingfisher Airlines would have to satisfy aviation regulator DGCA on all aspects, including safety and issue of non-payment of salaries to its employees in reply to the show cause notice.

Looking for concrete plans from Kingfisher: Ajit Singh

October 4, 2012 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 4 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Thursday said the government needed concrete plans from Kingfisher Airlines on how the debt-ridden airline would maintain schedule of flights and ensure passenger safety.

Government extends pulses, oilseeds control order

September 24, 2012 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) In order to moderate the prices of pulses, edible oils and edible oilseeds and ensure their availability to consumers at fair prices, the government Monday extended a control order on the commodities from October 2012 to September 2013.

Reforms without risk (Update)

September 17, 2012 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, Sep.17 (ANI): After months of avoidable hesitation and procrastination the Manmohan Singh Government has decided to take the plunge and go in for crucial economic reforms which were waiting for nothing but a little courage and a decision.

Reforms without risk

September 17, 2012 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep.17 (ANI): After months of avoidable hesitation and procrastination the Manmohan Singh Government has decided to take the plunge and go in for crucial economic reforms which were waiting for nothing but a little courage and a decision.

Smriti fires 66 to win golf title

August 30, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Bangalore, Aug 30 (IANS) Smriti Mehra shot the week's best four-under 66 to total 207 to win the second leg of the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro Tour at Clover Greens here Thursday ahead of Sharmila Nicollet (209) and Nalini Singh Siwach (211).

Mourners gather to honour Sikhs killed in Wisconsin rampage

August 11, 2012 at 5:21 PM

Oak Creek (Wisconsin, US), Aug.11 (ANI): Thousands of mourners gathered at a gym at the Oak Creek High School on Friday to honour the six Sikh worshippers killed by a White Supremacist in a shooting rampage that took place at a temple in Wisconsin in the United States last Sunday.

Legendary Jarnail Singh conferred Mohun Bagan Ratna posthumously

July 29, 2012 at 10:34 PM

Kolkata, July 29 (IANS) India's legendary soccer defender Jarnail Singh was Sunday conferred Mohun Bagan Ratna - the club's highest award - posthumously.

Air links for smaller cities, towns on anvil: Ajit Singh

July 17, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Bangalore, July 17 (IANS) Smaller cities and towns across India, including in the northeast region would have air connectivity and new airports, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said Tuesday.

DGCA chief's removal not linked to Kingfisher troubles: Ajit Singh

July 16, 2012 at 11:28 PM

Bangalore, July 16 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh asserted Monday that removal of E. K. Bharat Bhushan as director general of civil aviation (DGCA) was a "simple administrative decision" and had nothing to with Kingfisher Airlines troubles.

1968 Olympics: India's slide in hockey begins (Sports Special)

July 14, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Behind the veneer of 'unity' and 'team spirit' that was projected to the public, Indian hockey was almost torn apart by petty politics, groupism and ego clashes in the months leading to the 1968 Mexico Olympics where Indian hockey's slide well and truly began.

Kin, locals take out candlelight vigil for release of Pak-held Indian prisoner Sarabjit

July 1, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Amritsar, July 1 (ANI): Residents of Amritsar and relatives of Indian prisoner Sarabjit took out a candlelight vigilhere on Saturday night to urge the Pakistan Government to release him soon.

Surjeet Singh's family in Punjab delighted to hear of his release

June 27, 2012 at 9:52 PM

Ferozpur (Punjab), June 27 (ANI): Celebrations began at Indian prisoner Surjeet Singh's hometown here after Pakistani authorities announced that they were taking steps for his release from prison after a long gap of 30 years.

Ajit Singh to meet Air India's executive pilots

June 17, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh will meet Air India's executive pilots, who are currently managing all of the airlines' international flights, for a solution to their complaints of stress and operating a tough schedule, informed sources said Sunday.

Air India senior pilots complain of stress, tough flying schedules

June 15, 2012 at 10:15 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) In a letter to Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh, Air India's executive pilots who are currently managing most of the airlines' international flights, have said that the current truncated international operations are unmaintainable and that they are stressed-out.

Air India may sack 300 more pilots, Ajit Singh writes to staff (Third Lead)

June 11, 2012 at 10:23 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Monday wrote to employees of the strike-hit Air India, urging them to be focused on the national carrier's survival and revival plans even as the airline mulled the option of sacking 300 more striking pilots.

Air India may sack 300 more striking pilots

June 11, 2012 at 4:07 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The national carrier Air India may sack 300 more striking aviators, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said Monday, as the airline advertised for hiring new pilots. The airline has already sacked 101 pilots.

Air India management has to decide how long to keep striking pilots: Ajit Singh

June 11, 2012 at 11:43 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): With Air India considering a further crackdown on pilots who are on strike, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Monday said it is for airline management to decide on how long to keep them on their payroll.

Cabinet to decide on Boeing 787 compensation offer

June 6, 2012 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is expected to take up American aircraft manufacturer Boeing's offer of compensation for the delay in supply of 787 Dreamliner to Air India at its meeting Thursday, a senior official said.

Cabinet to decide on Boeing 787 compensation offer

June 6, 2012 at 3:44 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Wednesday said the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) will decide on Boeing's offer of compensation for the delay in supplying the 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

'No cover-ups, army's secular character to be maintained'

June 1, 2012 at 7:35 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) There would be no cover-ups and the 'secular, apolitical' character of the force would be maintained, Indian Army chief Gen. Bikram Singh asserted Friday, a day after he assumed command. He also vowed to 'leave the past behind'.

Government announces Air India staff integration process

June 1, 2012 at 6:31 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The government Friday said a uniform employees pay and allowances structure and other working conditions for successful integration of the erstwhile Indian airlines with Air India would start in 45 days.

Ajit Singh promises parity in merged Air India

June 1, 2012 at 3:51 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Friday promised employees of the "erstwhile Air India and Indian Airlines" parity in payscales and working hours in the merged entity but did not unveil any fresh initiatives to end the 25-day strike that has crippled the national carrier.

Ajit Singh promises uniform pay scale for Air India and Indian Airlines pilots

June 1, 2012 at 2:00 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Friday announced a new pay and career progression norms for employees of erstwhile Indian Airlines and Air India to ensure parity in the merged national carrier.

Air India imbroglio: Ajit Singh promises uniform pay, working hours

June 1, 2012 at 1:59 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Friday

Concerned over murder charges against officers: Retiring army chief

May 31, 2012 at 4:57 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) In a parting shot on the day he hung up his boots as the Indian Army chief, Gen. V.K. Singh expressed 'concern' Thursday over murder allegations against officers of an army intelligence unit under the Dimapur-based 3 Corps in the northeast.

Silence is golden: PM on army chief's rows

May 29, 2012 at 11:03 PM

On Board Air India One, May 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday refrained from the rows over army chief Gen. V.K. Singh, saying: "Sometimes silence is golden."

India's security in jeopardy if army ignores merit: Book

May 26, 2012 at 1:54 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) India's security will be in jeopardy unless the nation's political class, backed by a compliant bureaucracy, 'gets its act together and vigorously desists from sacrificing the merit system and the army rules at the altar of favouritism and nepotism', a new book on civil-military relations says.

'India's security in jeopardy if army promotions ignore merit'

May 26, 2012 at 1:22 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) India's security will be in jeopardy unless the nation's political class, backed by a compliant bureaucracy, 'gets its act together and vigorously desists from sacrificing the merit system and the army rules at the altar of favouritism and nepotism', a new book on civil-military relations says.

No vindictiveness in show cause notice: Army chief

May 25, 2012 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) There was no vindictiveness in issuing a show cause notice to an officer who is in line to succeed the Indian Army chief-designate, incumbent Gen. V.K. Singh asserted Friday, adding it was the 'moral duty' of the officer to answer the charge.

Can hire new pilots, says Ajit Singh

May 25, 2012 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Friday told Air India's striking pilots that the airline may begin hiring new pilots if the 18-day-old strike continued.

Striking Air India pilots meet civil aviation minister

May 25, 2012 at 3:00 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) In a bid to end the 18-day-old strike at national carrier Air India, some of the agitating pilots met Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh here Friday.

Air India crisis: Ready to reinstate sacked pilots on case-by-case basis: Ajit Singh

May 25, 2012 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): With Air India pilots' strike entering its eighteenth day on Friday, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said sacked pilots could be reinstated on a case-by-case basis.

Pilots want to meet minister for dialogue

May 24, 2012 at 8:20 PM

Mumbai/New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The agitating pilots of Air India Thursday sought a meeting with Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh to end the 17-day-old strike that has crippled the airline's international operations.

Air India pilots' strike enters Day 17, passengers left in a lurch

May 24, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Mumbai/New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Passengers continue to be left in a lurch due to the strike by Air India pilots, which entered its seventeenth day on Thursday.

Army chief slaps show cause notice on lt. Gen.

May 23, 2012 at 10:49 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Ahead of his retirement May 31, Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh has slapped a show cause notice on a lieutenant general, who may be considered for the top post over two years from now, for alleged lapses in an operation carried out by an intelligence unit under him in Assam last year.

Ajit Singh cancels US visit to deal with Air India pilots' strike

May 23, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has cancelled the visit of a delegation led by him to Seattle and Charleston in the United States to take delivery of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in view of the on-going Air India pilots' strike.

Striking pilots say Air India management guilty of Rs.4324 crore financial scam

May 23, 2012 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Striking representatives of the Indian Pilots Guild (IGP) on Wednesday accused the Air India management of being involved in a financial scam worth Rs.4, 324 crore.

Air India pilots' strike enters Day 15

May 22, 2012 at 11:29 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): The crisis in Air India continued as pilots' strike entered its fifteenth day on Tuesday.

Manmohan Singh, Gurusharan Kaur pledge to donate their eyes

September 8, 2011 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and his wife Gurusharan Kaur have pledged to donate their eyes. They signed the National Eye Donation Pledge form today on the occasion of National Eye Donation Day.

Youth Akali Dal restructures body, to tap 65 percent of Punjab youth

August 17, 2011 at 6:53 PM

Amritsar, Aug.17 (ANI): The Youth Akali Dal (YAD) on Wednesday announced a restructure of its organisation to include new office bearers.

Elderly Sikh man succumbs to gun injuries following 'hate attack' in N. California

April 16, 2011 at 4:02 PM

Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): A 78-year-old Sikh man has succumbed to injuries over a month after he was shot in the Sacramento suburb of Elk Grove, which investigating officials in Northern California are viewing as a 'hate crime'.

Indian-origin girlfriend charged with murder of Sikh TV chief in London

March 1, 2011 at 12:41 PM

London, Feb 29 (ANI): A teenage girl has been charged with the murder of her wealthy Indian-origin TV executive boyfriend in a suspected love triangle in London.

Government committed to strong public sector: Manmohan Singh

December 15, 2010 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday said that the Central Government is committed to a strong public sector in many areas of the economy.

Prime Minister expresses grief over loss of lives in China earthquake

April 15, 2010 at 8:49 PM

Brasilia, April 15 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Thursday conveyed India's grief over the death of people in the devastating earthquake that hit China on Wednesday.

Grieving scenes at Brit-Indian shopkeeper Gurmail Singh's funeral in Huddersfield

March 23, 2010 at 10:27 AM

Huddersfield (UK), Mar 23(ANI): Murdered Indian-origin shopkeeper Gurmail Singh's funeral was held in Huddersfield, UK, on Monday.

India-U.S. relations 'not conducive', says Radio Pakistan

January 16, 2010 at 4:14 PM

Bathinda, Jan.16 (ANI): The Punjabi Durbar programme of Radio Pakistan finds it difficult to accept that the United States is having close relations with India in various fields. The fact that the United States also has close relations with Pakistan, which is helping that country in the operations in Afghanistan against terrorists does not militate against the US having close relations with India. !

Jaspreet's family hurt over claims of self incurred burn injuries

January 11, 2010 at 12:43 PM

Melbourne, Jan 11 (ANI): Family and friends of Indian origin man Jaspreet Singh, who was set ablaze outside his home in Australia, are hurt over Victoria Police's alleged line of investigation that Singh might have set himself aflame.

India's advice of media restraint over attacks on Indians very pleasing: Oz acting FM

January 10, 2010 at 1:19 PM

Melbourne, Jan 10(ANI): Australian Acting Foreign Minister Simon Crean has said that the advice issued by the Indian Government urging its media to show restraint when reporting alleged violence against the Indian community in Australia is very pleasing.

JD (U) stages protest against rising prices in Delhi

January 9, 2010 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9(ANI): Delhi Pradesh Janata Dal (United) staged a demonstration against the rising prices at Jantar Mantar.

Top Qaeda commander among 17 killed as US drone strikes rain down in Waziristan

December 18, 2009 at 11:21 AM

Islamabad, Dec. 18 (ANI) : At least 17 suspected militants, including a key Al-Qaeda commander were killed in two separate drone attacks in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan.

Orissa assembly adjourned following uproar over baton charge on teachers

November 24, 2009 at 9:07 PM

Bhubaneshwar, Nov 24(ANI): Legislative Assembly of Orissa was adjourned on Tuesday following an uproar between the opposition and ruling parties over yesterday's incident in which several teachers were baton charged by policemen in Bhubaneshwar.

Leopard rescued from a village in Uttar Pradesh

November 7, 2009 at 2:59 PM

Bijnore (UP), Nov 7 (ANI): Wildlife authorities rescued a leopard, which fell into a well, with the help of villagers in Bijnore district of Uttar Pradesh son Friday.

Manmohan Singh woos farmers in poll-bound Haryana

October 7, 2009 at 8:39 PM

Ambala, Oct 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today wooed Haryana farmers to cast their votes in the October 13 polls to the legislative assembly.

AI suspends pilots, purser over mid-air scuffle

October 6, 2009 at 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): Air India has suspended a pilot and a crewmember over the mid-air scuffle episode on Tuesday evening.

Police swoop on sellers of Jaswant Singh's pirated book in Pak

September 18, 2009 at 12:20 PM

Lahore, Sep.18 (ANI): Expelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jaswant Singh's book on Mohammad Ali Jinnah has sent the Pakistani book piracy nexus working overtime, but it has also landed people in police custody.

Vijender enters semifinal of World Boxing Championship

September 10, 2009 at 12:20 PM

Milan (Italy), Sep10 (ANI): Indian boxing star Vijender Singh achieved yet another historic feat by entering in to the semifinal of middleweight category of the World Boxing Championship, here on Thursday.

Jaswant Singh likely to visit Pak in Oct to launch his book

September 6, 2009 at 12:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep.6 (ANI): Expelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jaswant Singh is likely to visit Pakistan ext month to launch his controversial yet popular book 'Jinnah: India, Partition, Independence.'

Sukhbir Badal demands Centre to declare Punjab Special Agro Zone

August 31, 2009 at 12:10 PM

Jalalabad, Aug 31 (ANI): Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal has demanded the Central Government to declare Punjab as Special Agricultural Zone (SAZ) on the lines of Special Economic Zones (SEZ).

BJP announces list for assembly by elections

August 22, 2009 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday announced the list of candidates to the by elections to be held at four states of Bihar, Delhi, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.

RSS disapproves of Jaswant Singh's views on Jinnah

August 17, 2009 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (ANI): The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Monday expressed disapproval of the views of former External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh on Pakistan's founder, Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

Pakistan delayed in banning militant outfits: Rajnath Singh

August 7, 2009 at 12:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh has said that Pakistan's ban on Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) along with 25 religious and other groups should have happened a long time back.

Indian team returns with 14 junior Asian Wrestling Championship medals

July 14, 2009 at 1:17 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): The Indian team returned home on Tuesday after winning 14 medals at the three-day junior Asian Wrestling Championship in Manila.he team arrived at the international airport here this morning.

Akali Dal youth wing demands Govt's help for Sarbjit Singh

June 25, 2009 at 9:58 PM

Amritsar June 25 (ANI): Hundreds of activists of Youth Akali Dal assembled at Amritsar's Hall gate on Thursday to express their support to Sarabjit Singh's early release from Pakistan jail.

Rejection of Sarabjeet's mercy plea in Pakistan saddens family at home

June 24, 2009 at 7:35 PM

Amritsar, June 24 (ANI): A pall of gloom descended over the family of Sarabjeet Singh, the Indian national facing gallows in Pakistani jails for 18 years, on Wednesday after learning that the Pakistan's apex court has rejected his mercy plea.

Government plans disinvestments

June 9, 2009 at 1:31 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (ANI): Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia has said the Government can raise funds through selling upto 49 per cent of state-run firms, adding the economic outlook had improved over the past three months.

Parminder Nagra becomes a mother

May 28, 2009 at 11:42 AM

Los Angeles, May 28 (IANS) Actress Parminder Nagra, who is married to photographer James Stenson, gave birth to son Kai David Singh Stenson.

PM appeals for peace in Punjab

May 25, 2009 at 4:29 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday appealed to the people of Punjab to maintain peace and harmony after violence broke out in the state following the death of a Sikh religious leader in a clash in Vienna.

Manmohan Singh appeals for peace in Punjab

May 25, 2009 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has expressed deep concern over incidents of violence in Punjab.

SC rejects Amarinder Singh's petition against Prakash Singh Badal

May 14, 2009 at 2:47 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed Congress leader Captain (retired) Amarinder Singh's petition, which requested a shift of the trial of corruption cases against Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal and his family members outside the State.

Can't guarantee Manmohan as PM again, says Amar Singh

May 4, 2009 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Targeting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his statements on Bofors payoff suspect Ottavio Quattrocchi, Samajwadi Party (SP) general secretary Amar Singh Monday said the party would not 'guarantee' Manmohan Singh occupying the top post again after the polls.

Agitated Sikhs burn effigy of Taliban in Amritsar

May 1, 2009 at 7:41 PM

Amritsar, May 1 (ANI): Activists of various Sikh organizations burnt an effigy of the Taliban here on Friday to express their anguish and protest against the barbarism being meted out to Sikhs in Pakistan's North West Front Povince (NWFP).

Shoe throwing reflected views of community, say Sikh youth

April 7, 2009 at 3:43 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Many of them were not even born during the 1984 riots but the hurt still ran deep with many Sikh youth introspecting on events of 25 years ago and empathising with journalist Jarnail Singh for throwing a shoe at Home Minister P. Chidambaram.