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India to convey views on 13th Amendment issue after considering implications: PM

June 18, 2013 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, today said India would convey its views on alleged attempts by political parties in Sri Lanka to repeal the 13th Amendment to its Constitution, after considering its implications.

BJP expresses concern over Maoist problem, security situation

June 9, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Panaji, June 9 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national executive which discussed economic, foreign and other issues including the Maoists problem here yesterday expressed serious concern over the existing security situation in the country.

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.

Pakistani Sikh takes oath as member of Punjab assembly

June 1, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Amritsar, June 1 (ANI): Ramesh Singh Arora the first Sikh who was nominated by the Pakistan Muslim League (N), took oath as a member of the Punjab Provincial Assembly on Saturday in Lahore.

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'.

Will try to get back Sarabjit's body soon: Shinde

May 2, 2013 at 10:20 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday met the family members of Sarabjit Singh, who died in a Pakistani hospital after being comatose for nearly a week, and assured them to make all efforts to bring back his body.

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'

Himachal to hire 100 doctors through walk-in interviews

April 4, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Shimla, April 4 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh will recruit 100 doctors through walk-in interviews to overcome the acute shortage of doctors in the state, Health Minister Kaul Singh said here Thursday.

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.

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.

PM rules out early elections, says Government is stable

March 29, 2013 at 10:42 AM

On Board Air India One, Mar 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has said that the UPA government at the Centre will complete its full term and the Lok Sabha elections will take place only in 2014 as scheduled.

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.

Centre holds tripartite dialogue with ULFA

March 8, 2013 at 10:54 AM

New Delhi, Mar 8 (ANI): A tripartite meeting of Assam government representatives and ULFA leaders under the chairmanship of Union Home Secretary R.K Singh was held in New Delhi.

End of the road for Amarinder Singh? (Punjab Newsletter)

March 2, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Chandigarh, Mar 2 (IANS) Punjab Congress president and former chief minister Amarinder Singh tried hard to turn the tables on the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal in last month's by-election to the Moga assembly seat, but with another defeat on his watch, the state party could be in for a leadership change.

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.

Mumbai Magicians hammer Wizards for maiden win in HIL

January 30, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Dabur Mumbai Magicians tasted their maiden win in the Hero Hockey India League thrashing Uttar Pradesh Wizards 4-0 at the Mahindra stadium here Wednesday.

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.

'If we are terrorists, ban BJP and RSS', Rajnath Singh dares government

January 27, 2013 at 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 27 (ANI): Lashing out at Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde over his 'Hindu terror' remarks, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh on Sunday dared the government to ban his party and Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS), if they are terrorist organisations.

Rajnath Singh attacked on Shinde for his remarks

January 24, 2013 at 12:56 PM

BJP president Rajnath Singh has attacked on the Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for his controversial remarks and said that he needs to understand that he is the Home Minister of the country.

Trouble in BJP: Gadkari out, Rajnath likely as president

January 23, 2013 at 12:08 AM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) In dramatic developments on the eve of presidential nominations in the BJP, incumbent Nitin Gadkari announced late evening Tuesday that he will not seek a second term while former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Rajnath Singh emerged as his likely successor.

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.

'PM one of most distinguished economist of the world': Punjab CM Badal

December 8, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Ludhiana, Dec 8 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, saying the latter is one of the most distinguished economist of the world.

Government wins FDI vote in Rajya Sabha

December 7, 2012 at 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The government Friday won the vote in the Rajya Sabha on foreign direct investment in retail, two days after it sailed through the Lok Sabha. This paves the way for foreign equity in multi-brand retail in the country, a move seen as a major step forward in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's economic reforms process.

Bring my father's murderer before me, I will shoot him: Amritsar victim

December 6, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Amritsar, Dec 6 (IANS) The daughter of a Punjab Police officer, who was shot dead by a ruling Shiromani Akali Dal leader in full public view Wednesday, said she would kill the accused if he is brought in front of her.

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.

Government has no mandate to push reforms: CPI-M

October 15, 2012 at 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The government of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is politically isolated and has no mandate to push through economic reforms, the CPI-M said Monday.

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.

Rs.2,300 crore annual pay, pension package for defence personnel

September 24, 2012 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The government Monday approved a Rs.2,300 crore per year (about $430 million) proposal to fix the anomalies in the pay and pension of 1.3-million strong defence personnel, 2 million ex-servicemen and another 400,000 military widows, in a bid to assuage their hurt over the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations implemented in 2008.

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.

BJP questions UPA Government's seriousness on tackling corruption

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said if the Congress-led UPA Government is willing to take action against corrupt people, then the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, should be the first one to be sacked, as he is the main accused in the coal scam.

Government has taken all precautions, assures Digvijay to Kudankulam protestors

September 10, 2012 at 12:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Monday assured the villagers protesting against the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu that the Central Government has taken all precautions so that any untoward incident does not take place.

Manpreet Badal ploughs a lonely furrow (Punjab Newsletter)

August 24, 2012 at 1:36 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 24 (IANS) When the People's Party of Punjab (PPP) was floated in March last year, there were expectations that its leader and former Punjab finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal would provide the third alternative in the state's politics.

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.

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.

Mulayam endorses Ramdev campaign on black money

June 12, 2012 at 12:39 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Tuesday said he backed yoga guru Ramdev's campaign to bring back black money stashed in foreign banks.

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."

PM to Thein Sein: India, Myanmar on new journey of cooperation

May 28, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Nay Pyi Taw, May 28 (IANS) India and Myanmar have "embarked on a new journey of bilateral cooperation", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said during his talks with President Thein Sein.

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.

Amarinder Singh criticizes Akali Dal over SGPC election row

September 5, 2011 at 11:39 AM

Amritsar, Sep 5 (ANI): Lashing out at the Akali Dal over the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) election row, former Punjab Chief Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh said non-baptised Sikhs should be allowed to cast their votes.

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.

Tamil Nadu 2011-12 plan finalized at over Rs.23 K crores

July 7, 2011 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (ANI): The Planning Commission has allocated a sum of Rs. 23, 535 crores to the state of Tamil Nadu for the year 2011-12.

UK exhibition to raise awareness of Turban's history, its significance for Sikhs

June 8, 2011 at 11:01 AM

London, June 8(ANI): An exhibition, 'Turbanology: Sikhs Unwrapped', will be held in Birmingham to raise awareness of the history of Turban and its significance for Sikhs.

Former hockey captain threatens to go on hunger strike over management issues

June 1, 2011 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): Former hockey captain Pargat Singh on Wednesday threatened to go on strike over management issues and discrepancy in the organisation heading the national hockey team.

Akali Dal seeks PM's intervention over Bhullar's execution

May 29, 2011 at 3:56 PM

Chandigarh, May 29 (ANI) The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has urged Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to intervene and prevent the death sentence of Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) militant Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, whose mercy petition was rejected by President Pratibha Patil.

ISPR rejects 'Kayani-Manmohan secret contacts' report as "totally baseless"

April 26, 2011 at 9:55 AM

Rawalpindi, April 26(ANI): Pakistan has denied a British newspaper report that Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had been communicating with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh through a secret envoy, terming the report as "unfounded and totally baseless".

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'.

PM to host dinner for Gilani in Mohali

March 29, 2011 at 9:19 PM

New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will host dinner for his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani in Mohali, where the two leaders will see their teams clash in the World Cup semifinal tomorrow.

Govt. will take all measures to ensure safety of nuclear plants: PM

March 29, 2011 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): Asserting that the government will take all the necessary measures to ensure the safety of nuclear plants, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday said the future reactors that will be built in India will have to be certified by the Indian regulatory authority and meet its safety standards.

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.

Gadkari insists on JPC probe in 2G scam

December 21, 2010 at 5:39 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday insisted that the Central Government must constitute a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to probe the 2G spectrum scam, and questioned Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on him being ready to appear before the Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

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.

Former Indian athletes launch signature campaign to clean CWG row

October 30, 2010 at 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (ANI): Miffed by corruption, security issues and chronic mismanagement by sports administration in the Commonwealth Games 2010, former Indian athletes on Friday launched 'Clean Sports India' signature campaign in New Delhi.

Shimla theatre artists promote peace, harmony through plays

August 23, 2010 at 2:15 PM

Shimla, Aug 23 (ANI): A four-day theatre festival organized here is spreading a message of peace and harmony, while also serving as a platform for artists to showcase their talent.

Shimla theatre artists promote peace, harmony through plays

August 23, 2010 at 2:15 PM

Shimla, Aug 23 (ANI): A four-day theatre festival organized here is spreading a message of peace and harmony, while also serving as a platform for artists to showcase their talent.

Malaysian Gurdwaras Council denies KLF's operation from its homeland

July 30, 2010 at 1:03 PM

Kuala Lumpur, July 30 (ANI): The Malaysian Gurdwaras Council has denied allegations made in a 'Bernama report' in India saying the Punjab police believes that a Sikh separatist group has set up its base outside Kuala Lum­pur, and urged the Punjab police to provide evidence to their counterparts in Malaysia, as the claim could tarnish the country's goodwill globally.

More efforts required to cross 200 million tonnes steel production: Virbhadra Singh

July 16, 2010 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (ANI): Minister for Steel Virbhadra Singh said on Friday that more concerted efforts are required to see that steel capacity goes beyond 200 million tonnes by 2020.