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

Manmohan Singh to visit U.S. later this year

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has accepted an invitation from President Barack Obama to visit the United States later this year.

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.

BJP wants PM also to go, to launch 'jail bharo' agitation

May 11, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should also go following the resignation of two cabinet ministers, BJP president Rajnath Singh said Saturday and announced a "jail bharo (filling the jails)" agitation May 27-June 2 against the "all-round failure" of UPA government.

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.

SC raps J&K over lack of foresight in Sanaullah attack

May 8, 2013 at 11:53 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday frowned on the failure of the Jammu and Kashmir government to anticipate the possibility of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah being attacked in jail in the wake of the death of Sarabjit Singh after being assaulted in a Lahore jail.

SC raps J&K over lack of foresight in Sanaullah attack

May 8, 2013 at 1:37 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday frowned on the failure of the Jammu and Kashmir government to anticipate the possibility of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah being attacked in jail in the wake of the death of Sarabjit Singh after being assaulted in a Lahore jail.

Sarabjit's kin to move to an International Court

May 5, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Bhikiwind, Mar 5 (ANI): Family of slain Sarabjit Singh on Sunday said that they would move an International Court of Justice over the death of the Indian prisoner in Pakistan following a brutal attack by jail inmates.

MEA briefs Mulayam Singh on Govt's stand on Chinese incursion in Ladakh

May 3, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Responding to Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav over his attack on United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government over the issue of Chinese troops incursion in Ladakh, Minister for External Affairs (MEA) Salman Khurshid Friday briefed him on the government's stand and strategy on tackling this issue..............

Khurshid briefs Mulayam on China strategy

May 3, 2013 at 5:48 PM

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 tackling the Chinese incursion in Ladakh.

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'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.

Manmohan Singh weakest PM, Advani says again

May 2, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Del May 2 (IANS) BJP leader L.K. Advani Thursday launched a diatribe against Manmohan Singh, again calling him the weakest prime minister who is running the most corrupt government.

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".

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".

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.

Legendary playback singer Shamshad Begum dies in Mumbai at 94

April 24, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (ANI): Veteran playback singer Shamshad Begum, one of the first in the Hindi film industry has died at her Mumbai residence. She was 94.

Don't believe government interfered in CBI report: SP

April 23, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Tuesday said his party did not believe that the Congress-led central government has interfered with the CBI report on the coal block allocation scam.

Rajya Sabha debates women's safety, BJP demands death penalty for rapists(Update: Rajasabha)

April 22, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): The second half of the Budget Session of Parliament resumed on Monday afternoon with the opposition confronting the government on various issues, including the brutal rape of a five-year-old girl in Delhi.

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.

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.

Attack on Pak political candidate's convoy kills 3 family members

April 16, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 16 (ANI): The convoy of PML-N Balochistan chapter president Sardar Sanaullah Zehri was attacked in his area of Zehri as he was returning from an election campaign.

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.

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.

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.

Sports Ministry asks NADA to test Vijender

April 1, 2013 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Monday asked the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) to carry out a test on Beijing Olympics bronze medallist boxer Vijender Singh for the reported use of the recreational drug heroin.

PM greets nation on Easter

March 31, 2013 at 12:26 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday greeted the people on Easter Sunday, saying the festival celebrates compassion and brotherhood and the renewal of hope in a better tomorrow.

Manmohan Singh greets nation on Easter

March 31, 2013 at 10:18 AM

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has greeted the people on the occasion of Easter.

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.

Manmohan Singh says he had fruitful exchanges with Chinese President for solutions on pending issues

March 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM

On Board Air India One, Mar 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has termed his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Durban, South Africa, as 'fruitful' and as a step in quest of practical pragmatic solutions to the pending issues between the two neighbouring countries.

BJP walks out of Himachal assembly on colleges issue

March 28, 2013 at 8:50 PM

Shimla, March 28 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's opposition BJP Thursday walked out of the state assembly against the refusal of Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh to reopen eight colleges.

Protests over atrocities against prisoner Chamel Singh

March 28, 2013 at 6:58 PM

Srinagar, Mar 28 (ANI): Protests erupted in Kashmir on Thursday over the torture and subsequent death in Pakistan of Indian prisoner Chamel Singh in jail.

BRICS must meet challenges of persisting weaknesses in global economy: PM

March 28, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Durban, Mar 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said the foremost challenge before BRICS, which groups Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, was to respond to the persisting weaknesses in the global economy, the financial crisis overhang and the inevitable long term structural changes in the post-2008 world.

On Sino-India ties, Xi wants to start from where Hu, Wen left

March 28, 2013 at 5:30 AM

Durban, March 28 (IANS) The new Chinese leadership under President Xi Jinping has told Prime Minister Manmohan Singh it will continue to pursue the positive groundwork laid down by its predecessors to improve ties between the two Asian neighbours, notwithstanding the long-pending border dispute.

Manmohan Singh greets nation on Holi

March 26, 2013 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 26 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has greeted the people of the country on the joyous occasion of Holi.

Rehman Malik Pakistan's top electricity bill defaulter

March 26, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 26 (ANI): Former Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik tops the list of politicians who have yet to pay their power bills, according to the Islamabad Electric Supply Company.

Manmohan Singh to push growth at Durban BRICS Summit

March 25, 2013 at 10:02 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said he looked forward to the 5th BRICS Summit in Durban in finding ways to revive growth, sustain macroeconomic stability and push investments.

Venkys-owned Rovers eyeing Benitez as next manager

March 20, 2013 at 2:33 PM

London, Mar 20 (ANI): Championship club Blackburn Rovers, which is owned by Indian poultry firm Venkys, is looking to hire Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez as club's next manager after unceremoniously sacking incumbent Michael Appleton.

India, Egypt emphasises on forging stronger regional, international cooperation

March 19, 2013 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday said that he and the visiting Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi underscored the importance of forging stronger regional and international cooperation between our two countries to address common challenges like climate change, food and energy security and terrorism.

Lootera Trailer Released: Sonakshi and Ranveer's Love Story

March 16, 2013 at 3:28 PM

Trailer of Lootera starring Sonakshi Sinha and Ranveer Singh in the lead role is released. With the looks of it, the film is based in 80's era, set in Kolkata and Dalhousie.

I wish I could direct Vikramaditya's films: Anurag Kashyap

March 16, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who has co-produced Vikramaditya Motwane's directorial "Lootera", admits he gets jealous of Vikramaditya whenever the latter directs a film.

Manmohan Singh greets new Chinese Premier

March 15, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 15 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Friday congratulated Li Keqiang on his appointment as China's new Premier, and expressed a desire to work together with him to realize the full potential of the relationship between New Delhi and Beijing.

Gang-rape case: Proceedings against Ram Singh abated

March 13, 2013 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) A fast-track Delhi court hearing the Dec 16, 2012 gang-rape case Wednesday abated proceedings against prime accused Ram Singh as he is dead.

Economy will bounce back to normal growth: Manmohan Singh

March 13, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 13 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday said the country will witness a robust economy in the next two to three years.

Terrorists who attacked CRPF 'probably from Pakistan'

March 13, 2013 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The two terrorists who Wednesday attacked a CRPF camp in Srinagar killing five CRPF troopers were "probably from Pakistan", Home Secretary R.K. Singh said.

Modi popular, but party undecided on PM candidate: Rajnath Singh

March 11, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Kolkata, March 11 (IANS) BJP president Rajnath Singh Monday said that though Narendra Modi's popularity could not be denied, the party would decide if the Gujarat chief minister would be its prime ministerial candidate.

Boxer Ram Singh admits Vijender and I took drugs for adventure

March 11, 2013 at 1:09 PM

Boxer Ram Singh, who has confessed before the Punjab Police about taking drugs and is a present under detention in the multi-million dollar drug racket has said that he and Olympics bronze medallist boxer Vijender Singh had tried drugs, but just for the sake of adventure.

BJP to raise Ram Singh's suicide in parliament

March 11, 2013 at 11:23 AM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday said it will raise in parliament the suicide in Tihar jail Monday of Ram Singh, main accused in the Dec 16 gang-rape of a 23-year-old.

Phone tapping rings alarm bells for Dhumal (Himachal Newsletter)

March 9, 2013 at 12:27 PM

Shimla, March 9 (IANS) After an audio cassette was recovered that projected Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh in bad light, the mass phone tapping in Himachal Pradesh has sent alarm bells ringing for his predecessor, Prem Kumar Dhumal.

Aggressive Manmohan Singh says UPA did better than NDA

March 6, 2013 at 10:35 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) An unusually aggressive Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday took on the BJP saying the Congress-led UPA performed better than the BJP-led NDA and hoped the ruling alliance would be voted back to power in 2014.

Aggressive Manmohan Singh says UPA did better than NDA

March 6, 2013 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) An unusually aggressive Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday took on the BJP saying the Congress-led UPA performed better than the BJP-led NDA.

Chavez helped forge closer ties between developing nations: PM

March 6, 2013 at 1:55 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday condoled the death of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, saying he made a tremendous contribution to the development of closer relations among the developing world.

Rajnath Singh says BJP has Advani to guide it

March 2, 2013 at 1:15 PM

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) BJP president Rajnath Singh Saturday said the party was looking up to L.K. Advani to guide it through the challenges being faced by the country.

PM confident of returning to eight percent growth within three years

February 28, 2013 at 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): A confident Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday said India could return to eight percent growth within three years provided all the ministers work together to convert the challenges identified by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram into opportunities.

Budget contains deficit, addresses growth imperatives: PM

February 28, 2013 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday commended Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on his annual budget, saying there were no "winners or losers" and stressing that all Indians, especially the youth, would benefit if the country succeeds in achieving eight percent growth.

It's difficult to break norms: Vikramaditya Motwane

February 24, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, whose debut film "Udaan" won him all-round critical accolades, feels it is a struggle to break general norms in the showbiz industry.

'Diya aur Baati Hum' completes 400 episodes

February 23, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Popular TV show "Diya aur Baati Hum" has completed a successful run of 400 episodes. Its lead actress Deepika Singh says she is glad that the viewers have supported the show's concept.