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Everything you need to know about Jiroli Hira Singh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday hit out at the BJP for its comments on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said it was "not concerned" with what the opposition party was saying.
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Actor Ranbir Kapoor Tuesday said he was not aware of any plans for his father Rishi Kapoor and him to reprise his great-grandfather Prithviraj Kapoor and grandfather Raj Kapoor's roles in "Awara", saying one will have to get them and Nargis back to this world to make the film again.
Panaji, May 21 (IANS) The Goa government will complain to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh about some Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers indulging in "politics", said Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Tuesday while accusing a central officer of trying to intimidate state bureaucracy.
New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): India's Ambassador to China S. Jaishankar on Monday said New Delhi's relationship with Beijing is expanding substantively, and termed the three-day state visit of Premier Li Keqiang as significant.
New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): India and China on Monday signed eight pacts, including sharing of information on water flow in the River Brahmaputra.
Beijing, May 20 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said here Monday that his official visit to India is aimed at enhancing mutual trust and deepening bilateral cooperation, and is future-oriented.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday that India and China's relationship is essential for stability and prosperity in Asia and the world, while stressing the need "for an early resolution of the boundary dispute.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Ace designer Rajesh Pratap Singh has collaborated with textile brand Shingora to launch its fall-winter 2013 collection.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Stating that he looked forward to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit later this year, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang turned poet of sorts Monday to say that seeds sowed in spring sould be harvested in autumn.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived here Sunday on a three-day state visit during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on many issues, including the recent border row.
Beijing, May 19 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang departed here Sunday for official visits to four nations, with India being the first stop.
New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is slated to pay official visit to Japan from May 27 to 29 and to the Kingdom of Thailand on May 30 and 31.
New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Sports Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to pave the way to lift ban on the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Indian sportspersons will soon able to join the Olympics.
New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Jitendra Singh on Thursday emphasized that strict action should be taken against all those who are found guilty of IPL spot fixing.
Lausanne, May 15 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Wednesday asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to hold free and fair fresh elections if it wants its suspension to be revoked.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The finale of the 12th season of American singing reality show "American Idol" will be shown live in India.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh goes to Japan May 27-29 for the annual bilateral summit with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during which nuclear energy cooperation will be high on the agenda. He will then go to Thailand at the invitation of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The senior men's national hockey camp for the FIH World League Round 3 (Semi-Final) at Rotterdam, in the Netherlands, June 13-23, will be held at the Netaji Subhas Southern Centre (NSSC), Bangalore from Thursday. The camp will continue till June 4.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The image of the CBI has touched "rock bottom" and the Congress led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government has contributed to the process, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley said Tuesday.
New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will pay a three-day official visit to Japan beginning on May 27 at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe.
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who will be sharing the screen space with father Rishi Kapoor and mother Neetu Singh in Abhinav Kashyap's "Besharam", says it was a learning experience.
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who forayed into films after doing television, has no qualms about again working for the small screen again provided the work being offered is good.
Pune, May 10 (IANS) Having made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut against Kolkata Knight Riders, Pune Warriors all-rounder Parvez Rasool is already eyeing a berth in the Indian national squad.
Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) "Bittoo Boss" fame Pulkit Samrat says director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba has incoporated his real life experience in "Fukrey".
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) rout in Karnataka "is a clear result against (its) ideology", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Congress victory in Karnataka is a rejection of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) ideology, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) Maoist rebels early Tuesday blasted landmines and damaged a government building in Odisha, police said. No loss of life was reported.
New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony has said that the defence services have established Cyber Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) to prevent and react to cyber attacks.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Reliance Communications Monday raised mobile call rates by 20-30 percent across India, a company statement said.
New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday urged Asian economies to step up efforts to address common challenges by investing resources to help empower all sections of societies in the region.
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs Friday met President Pranab Mukherjee over Chinese incursion in Ladakh.
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Friday met Samajwadi Paty Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and briefed him on the government's stand and strategy on the Chinese incursion in Ladakh.
Islamabad, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan Friday condemned the attack on a Pakistani prisoner in an Indian jail and said it was "obvious retaliation" to the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Lahore.
Islamabad, May 3 (IANS) Pakistani dailies Friday demanded a thorough investigation into the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh who was savagely attacked by fellow prisoners, with one pointedly saying this happened because of Pakistani authorities' "abject failure".
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) British lawyer of Indian origin Jas Uppal Thursday put the blame on the successive Indian governments for Sarabjit Singh's fate in Pakistan, saying she has reported the death row prisoner's case to global human rights groups.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Expressing deep shock and sorrow at the death of Sarabjit Singh, both houses of parliament Thursday condemned the "inhuman treatment" meted out to him in a Pakistani jail.
Shimla, May 2 (IANS) Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister and BJP leader Prem Kumar Dhumal Thursday attributed the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan to "a planned conspiracy hatched in the jail".
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India did whatever it could to help Sarabjit Singh, but Pakistan "failed to ensure" his safety, Minister for Communications and Information Technology Kapil Sibal said Thursday.
Singapore, May 2 (IANS) Ahead of the general elections in Malaysia, Sikhs in a town in the country's state of Perak have come out in support of their sitting Chinese-origin member of parliament.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Expressing deep shock and sorrow at the demise of Sarabjit Singh, the Lok Sabha Thursday condemned the "inhuman treatment" meted out to him in a Pakistani jail.
New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Security has been beefed up outside Pakistan embassy in New Delhi, following the death of Indian prisoner, Sarabjit Singh.
New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday said that a special plane will be sent to Pakistan to bring Sarabjit Singh's body home.
New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Manish Tewari on Thursday strongly criticised Pakistan over the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, saying the latter had been murdered in cold blood in the custody of the Pakistan state, and added that Islamabad must be held accountable for the tragic incident.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said it was "particularly regrettable" that Pakistan "did not heed the pleas...to take a humanitarian view" of the case of Sarabjit Singh who died after being attacked in a Lahore jail.
Lahore, May 2 (IANS) Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who was admitted to a Lahore hospital after being savagely attacked in jail, died Thursday, a media report said.
Sydney, May 1 (ANI): The PGA Tour has decided to drop the case against Fijian golfer Vijay Singh for using deer antler spray, adding that he no longer faces any sanction.
New Delhi, Apr. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): India has issued a fresh appeal to Pakistan to release on "humanitarian grounds" convicted Indian spy Sarabjit Singh who is currently in a coma at a hospital in Pakistan following a deadly attack on him by his fellow inmates in a jail last week.
Islamabad, April 30 (IANS) Why was Sarabjit Singh not considered a prisoner at risk, a leading Pakistani daily asked Tuesday and demanded that the attackers of the Indian death row prisoner be brought to justice.
Islamabad, April 29 (IANS) The attack on Sarabjit Singh could have serious implications for Pakistan-India ties, said a Pakistani daily, adding that the fate of the Indian death row prisoner was caught in the problematic relationship between the two countries.
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The Chinese intrusion in Ladakh is a "matter of perception" and the stand-off would be resolved through diplomacy, Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh said here Sunday.
Lahore, Apr. 28 (ANI): Indian convict Sarabjit Singh, who was injured in an attack on Friday in Pakistan's Kot Lakhpat jail, is said to be in a serious condition. ~
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said the unauthorised collection of deposits for chit funds should be curbed in the wake of the Saradha Group defrauding thousands of depositors.
New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Saturday said that the assault on Sarabjit Singh was a planned move, and similar to the earlier attack on Chamel Singh, who was killed.
Lahore/New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): Amid building diplomatic uneasiness, counsel of Sarabjit Singh, who was attacked by inmates in a Pakistan jail on April 26, said on Saturday that the Indian prisoner's health was critical.
Amritsar, April 27 (IANS) With Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh in coma at a Lahore hospital after being fatally assaulted by fellow prisoners, his family members in Punjab said Saturday that they wanted to leave for Pakistan immediately to take care of him.
Lahore/New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Indian death row convict Sarabjit Singh was admitted to the ICU of Lahore's Jinnah Hospital following a murderous attack on him by fellow prisoners in the city's Kot Lakhpat jail Friday afternoon, his family in Indian Punjab said.
Tarn Taran/Lahore, April 26 (IANS) Indian death row convict Sarabjit Singh was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Lahore's Jinnah Hospital following a murderous attack on him by fellow prisons in the city's Kot Lakhpat jail Friday afternoon, his family in Indian Punjab said.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) "Kai Po Che!" actor Sushant Singh Rajput has been roped in as the brand ambassador for Pepsi Atom, a new drink by PepsiCo India.
Beverages giant PepsiCo India in order to expand its cola portfolio launched 'Pepsi Atom' Thursday with some stronger cola taste.
Bhubaneswar, April 25 (IANS) Maoists killed two people in Odisha a day after kidnapping them from a village, police said Thursday. The rebels also set afire a mobile phone tower in the same village.
New Delhi, Apr. 24 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday called for a further strengthening of 'Panchayati Raj' institutions across the country.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) There was need to strengthen the Panchayati Raj system to ensure inclusive development, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The government was ready to debate all issues, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday as he appealed to the opposition for smooth functioning of parliament.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday said "vast improvement" was needed to give women "security, safety and status" and asked people to work together to end "depravity" from society.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Actor Ranveer Singh, who is just two films old, recently left the crew of his upcoming film "Lootera" in shock.
New Delhi, Apr. 18 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami.
Jaipur, April 18 (IANS) A 50-year-old forest guard was beaten to death in Rajasthan's Bundi district early Thursday when he tried to stop illegal mining in a forest area. Two suspected atackers have been detained, police said.
New Delhi, April 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives and destruction in the earthquake in Iran.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday condoled the loss of lives and destruction in the massive earthquake that struck Iran and offered all possible assistance in relief efforts.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday said it never plays politics in dealing with terrorism and urged all parties not to politicise the issue after an explosion injured 16 people near the office of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bangalore.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) does not want any ally to leave the NDA, party president Rajnath Singh said Wednesday as speculation mounts over the future of its ties with the Janata Dal-United (JD-U).
Shimla, April 16 (IANS) Tremors were felt across Himachal Pradesh for several seconds Tuesday. However, there was no report of any loss of life or major damage to property.
New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday condemned the twin blasts in Boston and expressed solidarity with the United States in the struggle against terrorism.
New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has cautioned the media against sensationalising and trivialising serious issues that result in misinformation.
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said it is a "great honour" to be prime minister of this "vast" country, but was evasive on the issue of a third term in the post if his Congress party was re-elected in the 2014 general elections.
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Favouring a strong federal structure to safeguard the autonomy of the state, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that he would not support the central government to send forces into a state without its consent.
Lucknow, April 15 (IANS) The ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh Monday cautioned BSP leader Mayawati and told her to control her diatribe against SP workers.
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is the BJP's most popular leader, party president Rajnath Singh said Sunday, but refrained from naming Modi as its prime ministerial candidate.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) A new poster of upcoming Punjabi film "Rangeelay" was launched on the occasion of Baisakhi Saturday.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Bollywood beauties Lara Dutta, Chitrangada Singh and Yami Gautam added their spark and glamour at the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW). They walked the ramp here as showstoppers for different brands.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is believed to have called a meeting with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) headed by Vijay Kumar Malhotra next month in Lausanne.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met with the German President Joachim Gauck before leaving Berlin on Friday after competition of his three-days visit.
New Delhi, Apr. 12 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has greeted the nation on the eve of the joyous occasion of Vaisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Mesadi, Vaisakhadi and Bahag Bihu.
Juba, April 12 (IANS) The killers in the tragic ambush of UN peacekeepers in South Sudan that claimed the lives of five Indian Army personnel Tuesday not only outnumbered their target six times over but were also armed with sophisticated weapons, eyewitnesses said.
Berlin, Apr 12 (ANI): Asserting that the spirit of adventure, enterprise and innovation in India is thriving, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has said that his government's resolve to spur investments, attract foreign investors and boost economic growth remains unwavering, and added that intense debates back home on the policy issues have not stopped it from taking hard decisions.
Berlin, Apr. 11 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, today said Indian democracy provides effective checks on aberrations affecting civil rights, human rights, womens' safety or any other deficiencies.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs.20 lakh each to the families of two of the five Indian soldiers killed in South Sudan.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The bodies of five Indian UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan reached India early Thursday.
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and legislator Devendra G. Fadnavis was Thursday named the new president of the party's Maharashtra unit.
Lucknow, April 11 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Thursday announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs.20 lakh each to the families of two of the five Indian soldiers killed in South Sudan.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Five Indian UN peacekeepers, including a lieutenant colonel, were killed in a gun battle after a rebel group ambushed them in South Sudan while escorting a UN convoy.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday cancelled her meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, citing ill health, highly placed sources said here.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India will honour the assurance given to Italy that the two of its marines who had allegedly killed two fishermen off Kerala coast will not face death penalty, Home Secretary R.K. Singh indicated here Monday.
Thane, April 7 (IANS) All nine men arrested for the collapse of a seven-storey building in Thane that killed 74 people were sent to 14 days police custody Sunday even as 37 of the injured remained in hospitals.
Thane, April 7 (IANS) One more person was arrested Sunday for the collapse of a seven-storey building at Thane that left 74 people dead, and a court here has sent all the nine to 14 days police custody, police said.
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Six people have been arrested in connection with the collapse of a seven-storey building at Thane that left 74 people dead, Maharashtra Home Minister R.R. Patil said Sunday.
New Delhi, Apr 7 (ANI): Citing the December 16, 2012 Delhi gang-rape incident, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today said reforms have been made in laws pertaining to crimes against women, but acknowledged and agreed that more needs to be done.
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Swooping down on those responsible for the Thane building collapse which claimed 74 lives, the police have arrested six people who include officials whose acts resulted in the tragedy, Home Minister R.R. Patil said Sunday.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Mamohan Singh Sunday said reforms have been made in the laws pertaining to crimes against women but admitted that more needs to be done.
New Delhi, Apr. 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who chaired the meeting of National Committee on Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) on Friday, said that Aadhaar should be available on demand.
