Kot Mit Singh

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

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

'Collaboration key to addressing problems of disabled'

June 15, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Collaboration of health care professionals, academics and interest groups working for the disabled is necessary to sensitise the public to issues faced by disabled people, a health ministry official said Saturday.

All-party meet for 'no compromise on dealing with Naxal violence'

June 10, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (ANI): An all-party meet held at Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's official 7, Race Course Road (RCR) here on Monday emphasized that there can be no compromise on dealing with the Naxal violence.

Tamil actor dupes businessman of Rs.5 crore, arrested

June 10, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) A Tamil film actor-cum-director was arrested by Delhi Police for duping a Delhi-based businessman of Rs.5 crore on the pretext of facilitating a Rs.1,000 crore loan to his company, police said Monday.

DU vice chancellor defends four-year undergraduate programme

June 8, 2013 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Slamming his detractors, Delhi University Vice Chancellor Dinesh Singh Saturday said the four-year undergraduate programme was not an eccentric brainwave of one man, and that the university brass was not a "bunch of doofuses" wrecking the system.

Rajnath Singh promises happy ending to BJP meet

June 8, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Panaji, June 8 (IANS) Amid reports of rift within the BJP especially after L.K. Advani's decision to skip the national executive meeting, party president Rajnath Singh said the conclave would end on a positive note and every one will go back "happy".

Minor raped by neighbour in Delhi

June 1, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) A 10-year-old girl was raped by her neighbour here, police said Saturday. The accused has been arrested.

PM regrets bills stuck due to 'impatient' opposition

May 31, 2013 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said his great regret as prime minister was that many bills had not been passed due to the "obstructionist" and "impatient" attitude of the opposition.

PM's regret - bills stuck due to 'impatient' opposition

May 31, 2013 at 2:41 PM

On Board PM's Special Aircraft, May 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said his great regret as prime minister was that many bills had not been passed due to the "obstructionist" and "impatient" attitude of the opposition.

Cabinet expansion being considered: PM

May 31, 2013 at 12:33 PM

On Board PM's Special Aircraft, May 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Friday he was considering expanding the cabinet.

PM leaves Bangkok, heads home

May 31, 2013 at 8:25 AM

Bangkok, May 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left for India Friday, concluding his two-day visit to Thailand. He will reach New Delhi Friday afternoon.

PM arrives in Bangkok

May 30, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Bangkok, May 30 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived here on a two-day official visit Thursday.

PM leaves Tokyo, heads for Bangkok

May 30, 2013 at 6:52 AM

Tokyo, May 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday concluded his three-day visit to Japan. He will arrive in Bangkok later in the afternoon.

'India and Japan are natural and indispensable partners': Manmohan Singh

May 29, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Tokyo, May 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said India and Japan are natural and indispensable partners for advancing prosperity in each country, and for a peaceful, stable, cooperative and prosperous future for the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions.

Political, security cooperation between India and Japan has gained in salience: PM

May 28, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Tokyo, May 28 (ANI): Asserting that political and security cooperation between India and Japan has gained in salience, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said that Japan is the only partner with whom India have a two-plus-two dialogue at the foreign and defence ministry level.

PM expects GST to be implemented in 2014

May 28, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Tokyo, May 28 (ANI): Addressing Japnese business leaders in Tokyo, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that he is hoping for a full implementation of the goods and tax services (GST) after the 2014 general elections.

PM says committed to hard decisions in long-term interest of Indian economy

May 28, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Tokyo, May 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has assured foreign investors that his government is committed to taking hard and difficult decisions in the long-term interest of the Indian economy, and expressed confidence that the country would return to a growth path of eight per cent.

PM looks forward to closer ties with Japan in setting up skill development centres in India

May 28, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Tokyo, May 28 (ANI): Asserting that Japan's contribution to India's economic development has been enormous, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has said he was looking forward to a closer partnership with Japan in setting up skill development centres in India.

Manmohan Singh to meet Japanese leadership ahead of bilateral summit with PM Shinzo Abe

May 28, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Tokyo, May 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will be meeting the Japanese leadership on Tuesday ahead of his bilateral summit meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Fmr SP leader Shahid Siddique says Mulayam opportunistic

May 27, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Former Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Shahid Siddique on Monday said Mulayam Singh Yadav is an opportunistic person.

Looking to invigorate ties with Japan, says Manmohan Singh

May 27, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday said that he proposed to invigorate India's relations with Japan in the political, security and energy spheres.

Need to bring transparency in sports: Jitendra Singh

May 25, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Sports minister Jitendra Singh said Saturday that there is a need for good governance, cleansing of sports and bringing transparency in the working of sports federations.

Virbhadra submits memo for financial aid to Mukherjee

May 24, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Shimla, May 24 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Friday submitted a memorandum to visiting President Pranab Mukherjee, seeking additional central financial assistance to overcome a shortfall of Rs.10,725 crore.

India vows to curb corruption in sports

May 24, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The government has long-term plans to curb corruption in sports, Minister of State for Sports Minister Jitendra Singh said Friday.

Nine years of UPA saw average 8 percent growth: PM

May 22, 2013 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Detailing economic growth during the UPA regime, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday the slowdown last year was "temporary" and a longer term view would show that India has notched up an average "8 percent growth" in the past nine years.

Pressure by media leads to hasty judgement: PM

May 22, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) India has a very free press and an increasingly active civil society movement, but they do put pressure for early action and sometimes these leads to hasty judgement, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.

BJP hits out at UPA-II on its fourth anniversary, calls it a failure

May 22, 2013 at 2:38 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): As the Congress-led UPA ruling coalition completed its ninth anniversary and four years of its second stint in office today and is set to release its report card at its celebration dinner this evening, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has hit out at the government by calling it a complete failure.

India, China vow to resolve border row, boost ties (Intro Roundup)

May 20, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and China scripted a new chapter in their ties Monday as Premier Li Keqiang and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh candidly discussed their recent border row and decided to take steps for an early resolution of a dispute that triggered a war in 1962.

Boxers Nanao, Dilbagh settle for silver in Russia

May 20, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Khabarovsk (Russia), May 20 (IANS) The Indian boxers' campaign came to an end at the Khabarovsk International Competition here with two silver and three bronze medals.

Edutainment for kids with donuts!

May 20, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) KidZania, which offers education with entertainment, has partnered with Mad Over Donuts to provide a donut-making experience for children to kindle their creative skills.

India, China seek early end to border dispute: PM

May 20, 2013 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and China favour early resolution of their border dispute and want peace to be maintained on the frontier until then, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday.

Manmohan to visit China

May 20, 2013 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday that he hoped to visit China "at the earliest opportunity".

India-China consensus big stride forward: Li

May 20, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Monday described the consensus reached on various issues between China and India as "a big stride forward" and called for conducting dialogue in a "mature and sensible way".

India, China border experts will meet soon

May 20, 2013 at 1:26 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Special representatives of India and China will meet soon to discuss their disputed border where Chinese incursion sparked tensions recently, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday.

Himachal to launch crop diversification programme

May 19, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Shimla, May 19 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government would launch an integrated crop diversification programme to bring additional 3,000 hectares under cultivation of vegetables, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said Sunday.

BCCI suspends 'middleman' Amit Singh

May 17, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The Indian cricket board will meet Sunday in the wake of the spot-fixing scandal in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Friday said it had suspended Gujarat medium pacer Amit Singh who, during his stint with Rajasthan Royals, was allegedly used by the bookies to fix deals with cricketers.

PM for a mechanism to provide immediate funds to people affected by natural disasters

May 13, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday called for the setting up institutional mechanisms for providing immediate funds to people to help them recover from losses caused by natural disasters.

World's oldest marathon man Fauja Singh can't imagine life without running shoes

May 10, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): 80s is an age when most pensioners are winding down their lives but following the loss of his wife and one of his sons, Fauja Singh began a new one as a marathon runner.

Two Indians in Malaysian state's executive committee

May 9, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Singapore, May 9 (IANS) Two Indian-origin leaders have been appointed for the first time to the state executive committee of the Malaysian state of Penang.

Indian-origin lawyer in Australia struck off rolls

May 9, 2013 at 4:32 PM

Sydney, May 9 (IANS) An Indian-origin lawyer in Australia has been disbarred from practising after it was found that he was guilty in a case of trying to pervert the course of justice while earlier practising in Fiji.

2012 Delhi rape case: Ram Singh caused bite marks on victim's body

May 7, 2013 at 11:52 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): The bite marks found on the body of the December 16 gangrape victim were caused by Ram Singh and probably by Akshay Singh according to a witness.

Post Sarabjit, Ajnala resident Piari fears for son she lost at Indo-Pak border in 1984

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Bhindi Chhana Village (Ajnala), May 6 (ANI): Panic has gripped the family of Rattan Singh and Piari in the wake of the murder of Sarabjit Singh, a resident of Bhikhiwind village in a Pakistan prison , since their son, Nanak Singh, is also a case of mistaken identity in Pakistan.

For Pakistan, Sarabjit was always Manjit

May 3, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Bhikhiwind (Punjab), May 3 (IANS) Sarabjit Singh in India, Manjit Singh in Pakistan. For the man, who was given a state funeral here Thursday after having been brutally attacked in a Lahore jail where he was on death row, it was really all about a name.

Sarabjit Singh's death could worsen Pakistan's image internationally: Editorial

May 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Islamabad, May 3 (ANI): Reacting to the brutal attack and consequent death of Indian convict Sarabjit Singh, an editorial in a Pakistani daily has said that the incident could affect relations between India and Pakistan, making matters worse for the latter whose image has taken a blow internationally.

Sarabjit's death blot on India's reputation: Uddhav Thackeray

May 3, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) The death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh following a murderous assault in a Lahore jail was a "blot" on India's reputation, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said Friday.

Amnesty International calls on Pakistan to protect Indian prisoners in country's jails

May 3, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Islamabad, May 3 (ANI): Rights group Amnesty International has called on Pakistani authorities to ensure the safety of Indian prisoners in the country's jails, following the death of Indian convict Sarabjit Singh in Lahore.

India to give Rs.25 lakh for Sarabjit's family

May 2, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India Thursday announced Rs.25 lakh for Sarabjit Singh's family from the Prime Minister's Relief Fund.

Don't blame us for Sarabjit's death: Sibal

May 2, 2013 at 3:40 PM

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.

'Arrangements' in place to bring Sarabjit's mortal remains back

May 2, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The government has made "arrangements" with Pakistan to bring back the body of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh who died in a Lahore hospital following a brutal assault in prison, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Thursday.

Details of Sarabjit's death to be shared with parliament

May 2, 2013 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The government would share with parliament the details of the death of Sarabjit Singh in a Pakistani hospital early Thursday days after a brutal assault in a Lahore jail, a minister said.

Sarabjit's death was preventable: Kiran Bedi

May 2, 2013 at 10:20 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Indian prisoner Sarabjit's death in Pakistan was preventable, said former top police officer Kiran Bedi Thursday.

It's cold blooded murder: Sushma on Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 9:48 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) "It is a cold blooded murder," said BJP leader Sushma Swaraj Thursday following the death of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan.

Sarabjit should be declared a martyr: family

May 2, 2013 at 5:40 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Sarabjit Singh, the Indian death row prisoner who died in a Lahore hospital early Thursday, should be given the stature of a "shahid" or, martyr, his family has said.

Pakistan sets up medical team for Sarabjit's postmortem

May 2, 2013 at 3:40 AM

Lahore, May 2 (IANS) A medical team is being constituted to conduct the postmortem examination of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh who died in a Lahore hospital Thursday, a media report said.

Sarabjit Singh dies in Lahore hospital

May 2, 2013 at 3:00 AM

Islamabad, 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.

Sarabjit Singh is dead

May 2, 2013 at 2:52 AM

Islamabad, May 2 (IANS) Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who was admitted to a Lahore hospital after being viciously attacked in jail, is dead, a media report said Thursday.

Sarabjit's condition 'serious and critical': government

May 2, 2013 at 1:16 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The condition of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who is in an intensive care unit in a Pakistan hospital, remains "serious and critical", the Indian external affairs ministry said Wednesday night.

Release Sarabjit or send him to third country for treatment

May 1, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Expressing concern over death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh's deteriorating condition, India has asked Pakistan to release him on "humanitarian and sympathetic grounds" or to send him to a third country for "proper treatment".

Send Sarajbit to third country for treatment

May 1, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Expressing concern at death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh's deteriorating condition, India has proposed to Pakistan to send him to a third country for "proper treatment" and said "every endeavour" should be made to save his life.

Unhappy with Pakistan, Sarabjit's family returns to India

May 1, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Attari (Punjab), May 1 (IANS) The family of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, battling for life in Pakistan, returned to India Wednesday saying that they were dissatisfied with the way he was being treated and had been kept in the dark about his condition.

Sarabjit's family likely to return as his condition worsens

April 30, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Amritsar/Lahore, April 30 (IANS) The distraught family of Sarabjit Singh, the Indian prisoner on death row in Pakistan who was brutally assaulted last week, is likely to return home after doctors have reportedly indicated that he was "clinically dead".

Greg Norman slams 'disgraceful' lack of blood testing in golf's anti-doping policy

April 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, Apr 30 (ANI): Australian golf legend Greg Norman has criticised golf's anti-doping policies, saying that sport needed to clean up its act by overcoming the lack of blood testing.

China biggest enemy of India, Pakistan no threat: Mulayam

April 29, 2013 at 11:00 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Monday accused the UPA government of being "weak and cowardly" over the incursion of Chinese troops in Ladakh and warned that China "is the biggest enemy" of India but "Pakistan is no threat".

Put pressure on Pak to have Sarabjit treated in India: BJP tells Govt.

April 28, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Bangalore, April 28 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday urged the UPA-II Government to put pressure on Pakistan to have comatose Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh treated in India.

Four family members of Sarabjit get visas for Pakistan

April 27, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Four family members of Sarabjit Singh were Saturday granted visas to travel to Pakistan to see the critically injured Indian death row convict who was brutally attacked in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail.

Attack on Sarabjit Singh very sad: PM

April 27, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said the murderous attack on Indian death row prisoner in Pakistan Sarabjit Singh was "very sad".

Manmohan Singh condemns 'brutal attack on Sarabjit' in Pakistan jail

April 27, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 27 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condemned the brutal attack on Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner on death row in Pakistan which he said was ' a very sad incident'.

Sarabjit still critical, kin seek Pakistan visa

April 27, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Amritsar/Lahore, April 27 (IANS) The condition of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, admitted to a Lahore hospital after being brutally assaulted by fellow inmates, continued to be critical Saturday, even as his family demanded Pakistani visas to visit him.

Sarabjit Singh assaulted by prison inmates in Lahore

April 26, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Lahore, April 26 (IANS) Inmates attacked and seriously injured Sarabjit Singh, an Indian death row convict in a prison here Friday, officials said. He was rushed to a hospital.

Indian American's book on billionaire immigrants out

April 26, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New York, April 26 (IANS) A book titled 'How 12 Immigrants Made Billions: 12 Keys to Success' by Indian American author and entrepreneur Dr. Harsimran Singh detailing stories of immigrants to the US who became billionaires has hit the stands here.

Need to strengthen Panchayati Raj System: PM

April 24, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said that there is need to strengthen the Panchayati raj system in the country in order to bring sustainable development.

India, Pakistan discuss agenda for enhancement of trade opportunities

April 21, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Karachi, Apr. 21 (ANI): Business leaders from India and Pakistan under the umbrella of SAARC Chambers of Commerce and Industry (SAARC-CCI) met in New Delhi to further discuss agenda for enhancement of bilateral as well as regional economic cooperation.

American Sikhs fear backlash following Boston bombings suspect's identification

April 20, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Following the revelation that the suspect of the Boston Marathon bombings is a Muslim, an extra layer of fear that rides along with the news of a possible terror attack has been created among the country's Sikh community that they will be blamed for the attacks.

Ford India plans to make India export hub

April 19, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Hyderabad, April 19 (IANS) Auto major Ford India, which is gearing up to roll out its much-awaited compact Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) Ford Ecosport in a couple of months, plans to make India the export hub. It is targeting 25 percent exports of its total vehicle capacity in the country.

PM condoles the loss of lives in the earthquake in Pakistan

April 17, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives and destruction the earthquake caused in Pakistan.

Sports ministry assures unified front before IOC

April 17, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Sports Minister Jitendra Singh said the country will put up a unified front at the meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) May 7 in a bid to lift the suspension slapped on India.

NADA finds boxer Vijender's samples negative

April 16, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Olympic medallist Vijender Singh can heave a sigh of relief after the sports ministry announced Tuesday that the boxer's samples tested negative for drugs.

IOC invites sports ministry, IOA for talks

April 13, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has invited both Sports Minister Jitendra Singh and the suspended Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to discuss and agree on a roadmap that would lift the suspension on India.

PM calls on German President before wrapping up three-day visit to Berlin

April 12, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Berlin, Apr 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh called on German President Joachim Gauck here on Friday before leaving for New Delhi after completing a three-day state visit to Germany.

Manmohan Singh leaves Berlin after 'fruitful' visit

April 12, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Berlin, April 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left Berlin Friday after a three-day "successful" and "fruitful" visit that saw the signing of six agreements and a strong commitment to conclude an India-EU free trade pact.

Virbhadra's age makes him sharper (Himachal Pradesh Newsletter)

April 12, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Shimla, April 12 (IANS) Time cannot wither, nor can age affect his political acumen. This and much more became clear to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh's critics during the just-concluded budget session of the state assembly.

Iran has a right to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes: PM

April 11, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Berlin, Apr. 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today said that like all other countries which have nuclear power or access to nuclear power, Iran too has the right to use its nuclear potential for peaceful purposes.

Manmohan Singh says Germany largest economic partner of India

April 11, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Berlin, Apr. 11 (ANI): Asserting that economic ties have been a defining feature of the relationship between New Delhi and Berlin, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday said Germany is one of India's largest economic partners globally.

Manmohan Singh accorded ceremonial reception in Berlin

April 11, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Berlin, Apr. 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who is on a three-day state visit to Germany, was given a ceremonial reception at the federal chancellery here on Thursday.

Manmohan Singh to chair second IGC between India, Germany in Berlin today

April 11, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Berlin, April 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will chair the second Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC) between India and Germany here today.

Manmohan Singh arrives In Berlin on three-day visit

April 10, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Berlin, April 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh,arrived here Wednesday afternoon on a three-day official visit.

Pak petitioner moves court seeking to prove Bhagat Singh's innocence

April 10, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Lahore, Apr. 10 (ANI): A petition seeking to reopen the case of Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, who was hanged in 1930, has been filed in the Lahore High Court.

Manmohan Singh to seek German support for India-EU trade deal

April 10, 2013 at 8:05 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said he will seek German support for early conclusion of a balanced trade and investment with the European Union (EU).

Virbhadra withdraws legislators' pay hike bill

April 9, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Shimla, April 9 (IANS) In a surprise move, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Tuesday withdrew four bills that proposed to increase the salaries of legislators and ministers.

Won't topple but UPA may go anyway: Rajnath Singh

April 9, 2013 at 4:53 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The BJP was not in favour of toppling a stable (UPA) government but it could go due to its own internal contradictions, party president Rajnath Singh said Tuesday.

Margaret Thatcher was a transformative figure, PM

April 8, 2013 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Condoling the death of Britain's first woman prime minister Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said she was a "transformative figure" under whom Britain registered important progress on the national and international arena.

Batra to head hockey's high performance committee

April 8, 2013 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) secretary general Narinder Batra will be heading the 15-member high performance and development committee while high performance director Roelant Oltmans will be its vice-chairman.

PM condoles death of Margaret Thatcher

April 8, 2013 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday condoled the death of Britain's first woman prime minister Margaret Thatcher, saying that under her Britain registered important progress on the national and international arena.

Need more public golf courses: Jeev Milkha Singh

April 8, 2013 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India's top golfer Jeev Milkha Singh said Monday the government should play a bigger role and start making public golf courses for the sport to become popular among the masses.

Need to track funds, information about transfer beneficiaries: PM

April 5, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said he had been informed that the process of tracking and monitoring system in Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) was "unsatisfactory" and asserted that there was a need to track funds and information about the beneficiaries.

Manmohan Singh, Zuma interacted many times at BRICS

April 3, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and South African President Jacob Zuma "interacted on several occasions" during the BRICS summit in Durban though the two sides did not hold delegation-level talks, an official said here Wednesday.

Drugs haul: Boxer Ram Singh arrested

April 3, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Chandigarh, April 3 (IANS) Punjab Police Wednesday arrested boxer Ram Singh in connection with the international multi-million dollar drugs haul case, an official said here.

Days of snooping over: Virbhadra

April 3, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Shimla, April 3 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Wednesday virtually turned the tables on the opposition BJP on the issue of mass unauthorised surveillance of telephones of politicians and bureaucrats.

Lahiri, Singh walk down memory lane at Panasonic Open India

April 2, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Home favourites Anirban Lahiri and Digvijay Singh return to the scene of their famous victories, determined to follow up on their successes when the $300,000 Panasonic Open India gets underway at the Delhi Golf Club Thursday.

R.K.Singh flagged off SSB expedition team to scale Mount Everest

April 2, 2013 at 4:07 PM

To scale Mount Everest, the expedition team of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) got green signal for its mission. Union Home Secretary R.K Sin

R.K.Singh flagged off SSB expedition team to scale Mount Everest

April 2, 2013 at 4:07 PM

To scale Mount Everest, the expedition team of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) got green signal for its mission. Union Home Secretary R.K Sin