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

A Mughlai treat for the Chinese premier in Delhi

May 20, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A delectable ensemble of Mughlai dishes was on the lunch menu for visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the Hyderabad House here Monday.

Border issue on agenda as Chinese premier arrives

May 19, 2013 at 5:18 PM

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.

Karnataka CM meets Manmohan Singh

May 16, 2013 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister K. Siddaramaiah, who is on a visit to New Delhi, met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today.

Status quo for IOA, until free and fair elections are held

May 15, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Lausanne, May 15 (IANS) It's status quo for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Wednesday refused to lift its suspension until free and fair elections are held.

'NH10' shoot pushed back: Rajkumar Yadav

May 11, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actor Rajkumar Yadav, who will soon be seen in Navdeep Singh's "NH10", says the film has been pushed back for now.

Prateik to woo 16-year-old in 'Isaaq' (With Image)

May 10, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Actor Prateik, who has gone underground to get a makeover for the upcoming film "Isaaq", will be romancing 16-year-old Amyra Dastur in the movie.

No more queues: Metro launches online recharge

May 9, 2013 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Commuters travelling in Delhi Metro will no longer have to stand in queues to recharge travel smart cards. They can recharge these online and get an update in add value machines (AVM) installed at Metro stations, an official said Thursday.

Malhotra names delegates for IOC meeting

May 3, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) A day after the suspended Indian Olympic Association (IOA), headed by Abhay Singh Chautala, announced its panel for the meeting with the International Olympic Committee to present its case for lifting the ban, the IOC-recognised IOA boss Vijay Kumar Malhotra named his delegation.

Sarabjit's death: Pakistani dailies demand thorough probe

May 3, 2013 at 11:32 AM

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".

Sarabjit's death result of petty-mindedness: B'wood celebs

May 2, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) "Petty-minded" politics took away the life of Sarabjit Singh, Bollywood filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar and veteran writer Javed Akhtar said, as Hindi film celebrities reacted strongly to the death of the Indian death row prisoner in Pakistan.

Sarabjit was India's brave son, says 'deeply saddened' PM

May 2, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) A "deeply saddened" Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday condoled the passing way of Sarabjit Singh and termed him a brave son of India.

Investment of over USD 12 billion planned for airports: Ajit Singh

May 1, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Dubai, May 1 (ANI): Union Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Wednesday said recent initiatives and measures taken by the government, would give a boost to civil aviation in India.

Indian in US given jail for selling drugs

May 1, 2013 at 1:00 PM

New York, May 1 (IANS) An Indian in the American state of Indianapolis has been sentenced to three years in jail for selling drugs and is facing deportation to India after serving his sentence.

India requests Pakistan to release Sarabjit Singh

April 29, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 29 (ANI): India on Monday requested Pakistan to take a sympathetic and humanitarian view of Sarabjit Singh's case and release him.

India to Pakistan: Release Sarabjit

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Appealing for Sarabjit Singh's release, India Monday asked Pakistan to take a "sympathetic and humanitarian" view on the Indian death row prisoner who is battling for life after being beaten in jail in Lahore.

UAE jewellers optimistic ahead of Akshaya Tritiya

April 29, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Dubai, April 29 (IANS) Jewellers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are looking forward to the Hindu festival of Akshaya Tritiya May 13 hoping that it will bring stability to gold prices.

Pakistan panel to decide whether Sarabjit will go abroad

April 29, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Islamabad, April 29 (IANS) A panel of experts will decide whether Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who suffered grievous injuries in an attack in Kot Lakhpat jail, should be sent abroad or a foreign neurosurgeon called here, a media report said Monday.

Sushant Singh Rajput endorses Pepsi Atom

April 25, 2013 at 5:32 PM

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.

One sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can up diabetes risk by 22 pc

April 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Washington, April 25 (ANI): A new study has suggested that drinking one (or one extra) 12oz serving size of sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can be enough to increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 22 percent.

Manmohan Singh condoles passing away of Shamshad Begum (Update/Shamshad Begum)

April 24, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 24 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday expressed sadness over the demise of legendary singer Shamshad Begum.

Indian economy to grow at 6.4 percent in 2013-14

April 23, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) India's economic growth will accelerate to 6.4 percent in the current financial year as compared to an estimated 5 percent expansion registered in the last fiscal, economic advisory panel to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Tuesday.

Manmohan Singh returns from 'fruitful' visit to Germany

April 12, 2013 at 11:24 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived here at 10.30 p.m. from a three-day "successful" and "fruitful" visit to Germany that saw the signing of six agreements and a strong commitment to conclude an India-EU free trade agreement.

PM arrives home after wrapping up three-day visit to Germany

April 12, 2013 at 10:52 PM

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, arrived here on Friday after completing his three-day state visit to Germany.

Honey Singh faces fan frenzy in Dubai

April 9, 2013 at 6:29 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Rapper-stage performer Honey Singh took to the stage in front of a crowd of over 20,000 fans in Dubai at a Holi concert last week. Apparently, a section of the fans couldn't control their excitement and jumped on to the stage to create a ruckus.

Manmohan Singh to pay bilateral visit to Germany

April 8, 2013 at 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will be paying a bilateral visit to Berlin beginning on April 10 to participate in the second round of Inter Governmental Consultations with Germany.

Emotional outburst must not drown logic: PM

April 7, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday said sanity and logic should not be lost to emotional outbursts and shrill rhetoric.

'Rise Of The Zombies' was cakewalk for Kirti Kulhari

April 5, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Actress Kirti Kulhari, who plays Vinny, the zombie's girlfriend in "Rise Of The Zombies", says the role was a "cakewalk" as compared to her part in "Shaitan".

Government of India awaits anti-doping agency report on pugilist Vijender

April 4, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Apr 4 (ANI): Sports ministry is awaiting for the results after Olympic bronze medallist, Vijender Singh, accused of consuming heroin, submitted samples to the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).

The current economic downturn is disappointing but temporary: PM tells India Inc

April 3, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday appealed the leaders of Indian industry to correct the investment environment in the country and justify their social responsibility voluntarily. It is really disappointing that the growth rate of the country had slowed down to five percent but the current economic downturn is temporary and the government was taking corrective measures to get back to eight percent growth, he added

Manmohan Singh confident of achieving 8 percent growth

April 3, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, Apr 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said that he is confident of achieving eight percent economic growth despite a disappointing performance over the last couple of years.

India can get back to eight percent growth: PM

April 3, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) It was disappointing that growth had slowed to five percent but this was temporary and the government was taking corrective measures to get back to eight percent growth, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.

Government needs to correct investment environment: PM tells India Inc

April 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM

New Delhi, Apr 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday urged captains of Indian industry to correct the investment environment and reflect more carefully on their social responsibilities.

97 pc UK docs prescribe 'impure' placebos to patients at least once

March 21, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Washington, March 21 (ANI): A team of researchers at the Universities of Oxford and Southampton has discovered that 97 per cent of UK doctors have used 'impure' placebo treatments to patients at least once in their career, while 12pc have used 'pure' placebos.

Getting 'Caned': Indian alcohol's new high

March 19, 2013 at 2:26 PM

Panaji, March 19 (IANS) No longer fancy your molasses-based rum and whisky? Now get your high on pure sugar cane.

Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha launch first look of 'Lootera'

March 16, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (ANI): Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha, along with the cast and crew, unveiled the 'first look' of their upcoming movie 'Lootera' at a star-studded event in Mumbai.

India steadfast in its support to Nepal: PM

March 14, 2013 at 11:02 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said India remains steadfast in its support to the people of Nepal in their effort to build a stable, democratic and prosperous country.

Ponty killing: Seven suspects sent to judicial custody

March 14, 2013 at 9:58 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday sent to judicial custody till March 28 seven accused, who earlier surrendered before the judge, in the murder of liquor baron Ponty Chadha and his brother Hardeep in November 2012.

I have no links with drug dealers: Vijender

March 8, 2013 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) India's top boxer Vijender Singh Friday sought to distance himself from the massive drug haul during a raid at Zirakpur in Mohali and said he had no links with the drug dealer who was nabbed by the Punjab police.

Ponty killing: 7 accused surrender, sent to police custody

March 7, 2013 at 7:15 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Seven accused in the killing of liquor baron Ponty Chadha and his brother Hardeep in November 2012 surrendered Thursday before a Delhi court which sent them to seven days' police custody.

Today's audience rejects anything mediocre: Kirti Kulhari

February 24, 2013 at 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Actress Kirti Kulhari, who will soon be seen in "Rise Of The Zombie", feels introducing a new genre to modern-day audiences is challenging as they are bound to reject anything they find mediocre.

'Youth must aid nation building'

February 22, 2013 at 10:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) NGO workers and others gathered at a seminar Friday called on young people to aid national building and join the fight against corruption.

Pieces of human flesh, blood on Hyderabad blast sites

February 22, 2013 at 2:34 AM

Hyderabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Pieces of human flesh, blood, mangled remains of two-wheelers, damaged shops and eatables were found strewn at the sites of two powerful bomb blasts that rocked Dilsukhnagar area in Hyderabad Thursday evening.

Terrorists strike Dilsukhnagar for second time in 10 years

February 21, 2013 at 11:06 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 21 (IANS) The serial blasts that rocked Hyderabad Thursday killing 12 people and injuring 80 others is one of the worst terror attacks in the city in recent years.

Stop atrocities against Scheduled Castes and tribes, says Minister Selja

February 20, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 20 (ANI): Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Kumari Selja on Wednesday said the government has always attached a very high priority to the effective implementation of the Prevention of Atrocities (PoA) against Schedule Castes (SCs) and Schedule Tribes (STs) Act to check atrocities against them.

'Idharkagathane...' to go on floors in March

February 20, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathy-starrer full-length comedy caper will go on floors in March. It will mostly be shot in Chennai.

Hero boost for Indian cycling

February 20, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Hero Cycles, a unit of Hero Group, has decided to support Indian cyclists for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

'We will respond to any request for information': Cameron on chopper deal probe

February 19, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday assured his Indian counterpart Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh that his nation will respond to any request for information sought by New Delhi regarding alleged corruption in Agusta Westland deal for 12 VVIP choppers with Italian company Finmeccanica.

India, UK agree to further intensify cooperation in combating terrorism

February 19, 2013 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday said India and the United Kingdom have agreed to further intensify the cooperation in combating terrorism.

UK to help India in chopper scam investigation: PM

February 19, 2013 at 2:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Britain will help India in investigations into the alleged AgustaWestland chopper deal controversy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Tuesday.

BJP urges government to intervene over exclusion of wrestling from Olympic

February 16, 2013 at 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 16 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh on Saturday urged the government to intervene over the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommendation to drop wrestling from the 2020 Olympic Games.

Ponty Chadha case: Police told to file charge sheet Saturday

February 15, 2013 at 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) A court Friday expressed displeasure at the Delhi Police for not filing the charge sheet in the liquor baron Ponty Chadha and his brother Hardeep's shootout death case and told it to do so by Saturday.

Unite under one brand, Pawar tells Maharashtra milk producers

February 15, 2013 at 8:17 PM

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar Friday urged Maharashtra milk producers to unite under a single brand to improve promotion and marketing akin to Amul in neighbouring Gujarat.

Budweiser's six-a-side soccer meet from May 9

February 15, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The 2013 Budweiser Cup, a six-a-side football tournament, will be held in London May 9-12.

Express your love with platinum this Valentine's Day (With Image)

February 13, 2013 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Do you want to pick a stylish gift with heirloom-quality for you partner? Go for platinum jewellery. From heart-shaped pendants, customised rings to bracelets -- the options are many.

Delhi gangrape case: Defence lawyer raises doubt on identification process

February 12, 2013 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 12 (ANI): Defence counsel for two of the five accused in the Delhi gangrape case, A. P. Singh said that the identification process of his clients was conducted without the presence of an advocate and it cannot be considered in the case.

Aeroflot asked to refund ticket holder after court rap

February 10, 2013 at 3:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Russia's Aeroflot Airlines has been asked by a consumer court to pay Rs.1.3 lakh (approx $2,400) to a passenger who was forced to call off his travel from India to the US in 2007 but was "arbitrarily and whimsically" denied a refund of his tickets.

Tonshanbor Singh Nongbet, an opera singer from Meghalaya

February 10, 2013 at 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): The northeast, which has over the years produced many talents, has added another feather to its cap through Tonshanbor Singh Nongbet, an opera singer from Meghalaya.

NYC woman sues yoga class after employee pleasures himself next to her

February 5, 2013 at 11:58 AM

New York, Feb. 5 (ANI): A woman from Upper West Side, has filed a lawsuit claiming that she was meditating after her regular yoga class when she opened her eyes and discovered a maintenance man at the studio pleasuring himself two feet away from her.

Kim to launch sixth fragrance

February 4, 2013 at 12:14 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 4 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian, who is expecting her first child with boyfriend Kanye West, is working on her sixth perfume called Pure Honey.

Moily asks PM to appoint expert panel to examine fuel pricing

February 3, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb.3 (ANI): Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister M Veerappa Moily has reportedly asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to constitute an expert committee to examine the issue of fuel pricing over fears that oil refineries will be hit hard by the finance ministry's move to change the way petrol and diesel are priced.

Colin Farrell flaunts abs in yoga class

February 1, 2013 at 4:06 PM

New York, Feb 1 (ANI): Colin Farrell was recently spotted showing off his toned abs in public while exercising.

Jet-Etihad deal ok if regulatory clearance done: Ajit Singh

January 31, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) There was no problem in a stake sale deal between Jet Airways and the Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways if the two airlines get regulatory clearance, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said Thursday.

Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan in trouble over land scam

January 30, 2013 at 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): The Bachchans have been accused by former IPS officer YP Singh for putting their money into a project, that has violated many BMC norms.

BJP leaders, activists celebrate Republic Day with patriotic fervour

January 26, 2013 at 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): Leaders and activists of the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated India's 64th Republic Day on Saturday with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm.

BJP all set for nationwide protest against 'Hindu terror' remark

January 23, 2013 at 3:46 PM

It seems that BJP is all set to cash the current issue related to the remarks of home minister Sushilkumar Shinde. In the latest move BJP will hold countrywide protests from Thursday against Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's "Hindu terror" remarks.

BJP to hold countrywide protest against Shinde's remarks

January 23, 2013 at 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The BJP will hold countrywide protests from Thursday against Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's "Hindu terror" remarks, Rajnath Singh said after being elected as the party president Wednesday.

BJP will gain from Rajnath: Modi

January 23, 2013 at 11:12 AM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday congratulated BJP leader Rajnath Singh who is likely to become party president, and said the party would "gain from this" move.

Rajnath Singh all set to return as BJP president

January 23, 2013 at 9:52 AM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Former BJP president Rajnath Singh is all set return as the party national president after incumbent Nitin Gadkari announced that he will not seek an second term.

Now, anti-ageing collagen drink for men after being a hit with women

January 19, 2013 at 10:33 AM

London, Jan 19 (ANI): Makers of a best-selling anti-ageing drink for women, which promises to banish wrinkles in just four weeks, were unprepared for the effect the supplement was to have on their customers' other halves.

No business as usual with Pakistan: PM

January 15, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) "There can be no business as usual" with Pakistan following the brutal killings of two Indian soldiers by the Pakistani Army, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Tuesday.

Sarkar new water resources secretary

January 8, 2013 at 8:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The government has decided to appoint S.K. Sarkar, additional secretary in the department of personnel and training, as the new secretary in the water resources ministry.

Zero tolerance for any kind of crime needed: RPN Singh

January 4, 2013 at 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (ANI): Asserting that zero tolerance level is needed to reduce any crime in the country, Minister of State for Home Affairs R.P.N.Singh on Friday said that the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and System (CCTNS) will create a nation-wide environment for real-time sharing of crime and criminal information.

'Diaspora can play key role to boost science in India'

January 3, 2013 at 1:27 PM

Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) Even as the Indian Science Congress began in Kolkata, a leading Indian-American scientist raised several questions about the direction of Indian scientific research, saying the diaspora can play an important role in promotion of science and technology in the country.

Namdhari's judicial custody extended till Jan 10

December 27, 2012 at 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday extended till Jan 10, 2013 the judicial custody of Sukhdev Singh Namdhari and his security officer Sachin Tyagi in the murder of Hardeep Singh, brother of slain liquor baron Ponty Chadha.

Former Army chief Gen. V.K. Singh's security cover not extended

December 26, 2012 at 9:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The government has decided against continuing the security cover provided to the former Indian Army chief, Gen. V.K. Singh as he is not perceived to be under any threat, an official said Wednesday.

Virbhadra, wife acquitted in graft case

December 24, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Shimla, Dec 24 (IANS) Less than 24 hours before taking oath as chief minister of Himachal Pradesh for the sixth time, Congress leader Virbhadra Singh was Monday acquitted in a corruption case.

General V. K. Singh feels 'only fear of law and punishment can stop crime'

December 22, 2012 at 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 22 (ANI): Former Army Chief General (Retired) V K Singh on Saturday lashed out at the government and said that only systems change, fear of law and stringent punishment can stop the miscreants from committing crime.

India's Shilpa Singh loses Miss Universe title

December 20, 2012 at 7:57 AM

Las Vegas, Dec 20 (IANS) India's 12-year-long dry run at the Miss Universe continued with Shilpa Singh losing out in the finals of the 2012 beauty pageant here Wednesday.

Money is not everything, says Sandeep Singh

December 16, 2012 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) A visibly dejected Sandeep Singh, India's top drag-flicker, said he was not disappointed at being sold for the base price to Mumbai Magicians as a marquee player in the Hockey India League (HIL) auction held here Sunday.

Court rejects Namdhari's plea for separate vehicle

December 14, 2012 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday dismissed the plea of Sukhdev Singh Namdhari, booked for the murder of Hardeep Singh, brother of slain liquor baron Ponty Chadha, for a separate vehicle to ferry him between the jail and the court.

PM condoles passing away of Satguru Jagjit Singh

December 14, 2012 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Friday condoled the passing away of Satguru Jagjit Singh, the head of the Namdhari sect of Sikhs.

Minimum seven year jail for sexual assault

December 11, 2012 at 8:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The law is to be amended to provide for a minimum of seven years in jail for sexual assault, which may extend to life imprisonment, the government said Tuesday.

Gujarat's 'development' touches select few: PM

December 9, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Vansada (Gujarat), Dec 9 (IANS) Faulting the BJP government in Gujarat for failing to sustain balanced growth, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sunday that the state's development had only benefited only a few.

Manmohan Singh condoles I.K. Gujral's death

November 30, 2012 at 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 30 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condoled the passing away of former Prime Minister I.K. Gujral.

Ashutosh Rana does not like repetition

November 29, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Mumbai, Nov 29 (IANS) Actor Ashutosh Rana, who is rarely seen on screen these days, says his only criterion for choosing a film is to see how different it is from his previous roles.

Joshi under attack on 2G report from ex?CAG official, Congress (Roundup)

November 23, 2012 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) A former CAG official, who dealt with the 2G audit, Friday rubbished the Rs.1.76 lakh crore ($35 billion) presumptive loss findings and claimed that BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi influenced the final audit report, giving enough ammunition to the Congress to take a dig at the opposition party.

'Jism 3' still being discussed: Dino Morea

November 20, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) Actor Dino Morea, who turned producer with "Jism 2", says the third instalment of the franchise is still in the stage of being discussed.

Musharraf says action against perpetrators of Mumbai attacks 'time consuming'

November 17, 2012 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 17 (ANI): Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf on Saturday said that action against militant group and alleged conspirators of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), would be time consuming and difficult as they enjoy tremendous public support.

Keeping with tradition, Bhils rob offerings at Nathdwara's Shrinathji Temple

November 15, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Nathdwara (Rajasthan), Nov.15 (ANI): The tribal Bhil community has been once again accused of robbing offerings from the Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, on the occasion of Govardhan Puja, which is celebrated a day after Diwali.

Centre to soon bring fresh taxation measures to encourage investment: PM

November 11, 2012 at 10:51 AM

Mumbai, Nov 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has said that the Central Government will soon announce steps to stave off investors' fears ensuing from taxations measures like anti-tax avoidance rule and retrospective tax amendments.

Useful tips to remember when buying gold

November 9, 2012 at 11:17 AM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Shopping for gold? Here's a ready reckoner for buying the precious metal on Dhanteras, which falls on Sunday.

Egypt bans access to online pornography

November 8, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Cairo, Nov 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Egyptian authorities have decided to enforce a ban on websites with pornographic content, a spokesman for the Prosecutor General's office said.

India congratulates Obama on re-election

November 7, 2012 at 12:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) India Wednesday congratulated US President Barack Obama on his re-election and said it looked forward to deepening multi-faceted engagement between the two countries in the years ahead.

India, Canada have agreed to institute strategic dialogue at foreign ministers level: PM

November 6, 2012 at 10:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov.6 (ANI): Describing Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's six-day visit to India as yet another milestone in Indo-Canadian relations, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said he was confident that this second visit by Harper to India in the last three years would be marked by increasingly beneficial cooperation in the years ahead.

Manmohan Singh promoted tainted ministers, alleges BJP

October 29, 2012 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 29 (ANI): The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of promoting tainted ministers during Sunday's cabinet reshuffle.

Jitender Singh gets double portfolio, not Jitin Prasada

October 28, 2012 at 10:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Jitender Singh, who was Sunday elevated from minister of state for home to minister of state (independent charge) for youth affairs and sports, has also been allocated the portfolio of minister of state for defence, a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said.

No offence, but Sidhuji should follow rules: Sayantani

October 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) TV actress Sayantani Ghosh says she has a lot of respect for her Bigg Boss inmate Navjot Singh Sidhu, but feels the former cricketer has to understand the rule of the game and follow them for the sake of other participants.

Virbhadra Singh apologises for losing his cool against media (Update: Virbhadra)

October 24, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Shimla, Oct. 24 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Virbhadra Singh on Wednesday expressed regret for his tirade against the media, and his threat to break their cameras if they continued to question him about allegations of tax fraud and land scams.

BJP targeting me as it is losing grounds in Himachal polls: Virbhadra Singh

October 24, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Shimla/New Delhi, Oct.24 (ANI): Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister and senior Congress leader Virbhadra Singh on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of targeting him as it is losing ground in the poll-bound state.

Congress apologises for Virbhadra's threat to media(Update:Virbhadra)

October 24, 2012 at 2:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct.24 (ANI): The Congress Party Wednesday apologised for senior party leader Virbhadra Singh's threat to mediapersons that their cameras would be broken on being questioned about allegations of corruption against him.