Everything you need to know about Rohaniya Laxman Singh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Rohaniya Laxman Singh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Expressing her grief over spot fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), singer-actress Sophie Choudry, a cricket fan, says it is "heartbreaking" to see such "criminal activity".
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Minister of State for Home Affairs R.P.N. Singh Friday said it would not be right to ban the Indian Premier League (IPL) in view of fresh revelations in the spot fixing scandal, and promised to act tough against guilty.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) India has a very free press and an increasingly active civil society movement, but they do put pressure for early action and sometimes these leads to hasty judgement, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The UPA is committed to transparency and allegations of impropriety in telecom spectrum and coal blocks allocations are being investigated and wrongdoers will be punished, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India is an "important neighbour", Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Monday while stressing that the main aim of his visit was to increase areas of mutual interest and intensify cooperation.
Gurgaon, May 18 (IANS) A police official who was caught red handed while accepting bribe in this Haryana city consumed poison in the lock-up early Saturday. His condition is stable, police said.
Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Hosts Karnataka made their second entry into the final of the Senior National Men's Hockey Championship for the Rangaswamy Cup with a 2-1 win over Punjab here Tuesday.
Seoni, May 14 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Assembly Deputy Speaker and senior Congress leader Harvansh Singh died of cardiac arrest here today. He was 63.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Indian cricket board Monday refuted charges of flexing its muscles in the International Cricket Council (ICC) to get Laxman Sivaramakrishnan elected in the cricket committee and ruled out pulling out of next month's Champions Trophy in England.
Bangalore, May 12 (IANS) Defending champions Mumbai got their campaign back on track with a 3-0 win over Uttar Pradesh in the preliminary league of the 64th senior National men's hockey championship for the Rangaswamy Cup here Sunday.
Bangalore, May 11 (IANS) Defending champions Mumbai turned back a 2-4 first-half deficit to beat a fighting Jharkhand 7-5 for their first win in three matches of the 64th Senior National Men's Hockey Championship for the Rangaswamy Cup, here Saturday.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the first session of the national platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) here May 13.
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.
Karachi, May 10 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has dismissed allegations of vote fixing following the Tim May affair, saying that 'confusion' over procedures was the reason for a re-vote in a troubled election for one of its committees.
Kolkata, May 9 (IANS) US auto giant General Motors (GM) is confident of securing a "healthy double-digit" market share of India's fast growing multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment with the launch of Enjoy, a top company executive said Thursday.
Sydney, May 9 (ANI): Ousted International Cricket Council (ICC) member Tim May has hit out at the game's governing body, saying that it is time that someone stood up to the 'cancer of stand-over tactics', which he added, are defining ICC.
Melbourne, May 7 (ANI): The Australian media has said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary N. Srinivasan may be the most destructive figure of the game.
Dubai/London, May 6 (ANI): The International Cricket Council today announced that the annual ICC Cricket Committee meeting will take place in London on May 28 and 29.
Dubai, May 6 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday announced that its annual Cricket Committee meeting will take place in London May 28-29.
Sydney, May 5 (ANI): Long-serving cricket advocate Tim May is facing the danger of losing a key post at the International Cricket Council (ICC) because of lobbying from India.
Singapore, May 4 (IANS) Sikhs in Malaysia are angry at members of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) for shaving their heads ahead of the country's May 5 general elections in protest against what they called money politics.
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.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Indian prisoner Sarabjit's death in Pakistan was preventable, said former top police officer Kiran Bedi Thursday.
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.
Pune, April 30 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings made 164 for three in 20 overs against Pune Warriors in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Tuesday.
April 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday ruled out the resignation of Law Minister Ashwani Kumar.
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Mumbai Indians posted a score of 183 for three against Pune Warriors India in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Wankhede Stadium here Saturday.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) BJP president Rajnath Singh Friday spoke to party MP Navjot Singh Sidhu following reports of his feeling "suffocated" in the system and assured that his grievances will be looked into.
In a major decision, the Supreme Court has dismissed a plea by 1993 Delhi bomb blast accused Devender Pal Singh Bhullar challenging the rejection of his mercy plea by the president.
Berlin, Apr. 11 (ANI): German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday pledged Berlin's support to pave the way for an India-EU Free Trade Agreement.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor V.V.S. Laxman Thursday said he is not really worried about his batsmen's unimpressive performance ahead of the clash with Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League here at the Ferozeshah Kotla Friday.
New Delhi, Apr 9 (ANI): Minister of State for Home R.P.N Singh today said the government is looking into the issue of migration of Hindus from Pakistan to India.
New Delhi, Apr 9 (ANI): Minister of State for Home R.P.N Singh today said the government is looking into the issue of migration of Hindus from Pakistan to India.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India will honour the assurance given to Italy that the two of its marines who had allegedly killed two fishermen off Kerala coast will not face death penalty, Home Secretary R.K. Singh indicated here Monday.
New Delhi, April 7 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is holding the first meeting of the newly-appointed office bearers today, and is expected to discuss strategies for the 2014 general elections.
London, Apr. 7 (ANI): A group of Sikhs in UK protested outside the Houses of Parliament as part of a campaign to end the death penalty in India.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 30 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Saturday said that given the diplomatic and trade relations with Saudi Arabia, people from the state in that country and their kin back home have little cause for worry.
Satara (Maharashtra), March 28 (IANS) Two more women have accused Marathi writer Laxman Mane of raping them, police said Thursday. Earlier, three women alleged he had sexually assaulted them.
Satara (Maharashtra), March 26 (IANS) A manhunt has been launched to trace leading Marathi writer Laxman Mane, who has been booked for raping three Dalit women working at a school he runs, police said here Tuesday. Mane's family meanwhile dismissed the charges.
For the next eight months Indian cricketers can relax and savour the best ever series victory in their 80-year Test history against an Australian team dubbed the worst in recent memory.
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) A 16-month-long wait finally came to an end for Mumbai batsman Ajinkya Rahane who was handed his India Test cap by Harbhajan Singh ahead of the team's fourth cricket Test against Australia here Friday.
Chandigarh, March 15 (IANS) A senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer in Punjab, on the run for a few months, was arrested by the vigilance bureau for his alleged involvement in a Rs.250 crore land scam in the state's Patiala district, police said Friday.
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The cabinet Thursday cleared the anti-rape bill by agreeing to replace the word "sexual assault" with "rape" and reducing the age of consent from 18 to 16 years, informed sources said.
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh warned Italy Wednesday of "consequences" if its two marines charged with killing two Indian fishermen don't return to face the Indian law.
London, Mar. 11 (ANI): David Beckham has been named the world's richest footballer with a whopping 175 million pound fortune.
New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Former Tihar Director General Kiran Bedi said on Monday that only an inquiry will tell under what special watch was Delhi gang rape accused Ram Singh was kept and how he evaded it to commit suicide.
Patiala/Chandigarh, Mar. 10 (ANI): Ram Singh, a super heavyweight boxer and friend of Olympic bronze-medalist Vijender Singh, has been expelled from the National Institute of Sports (NIS) in Patiala after he admitted to taking drugs.
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) The BJP Sunday cancelled a function where party chief Rajnath Singh and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi were to be felicitated, an party official said.
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.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Expressing confidence that growth will bounce back to 7-8 percent, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Friday that opposition should be more objective in assessing his government. Again taking on the opposition, an acerbic Manmohan Singh also said that "men of envy" disparage everything.
Sydney, Mar 8 (ANI): Former Test spinner Nathan Hauritz has warned dropped tweaker Nathan Lyon against making any technical changes in his bowling action, saying his own changes ruined him as an international bowler.
Gurgaon, March 7 (IANS) A private firm executive was arrested here for harassing a woman law student, police said Thursday.
Hyderabad, March 4 (IANS) India gained firm control of the second cricket Test against Australia despite crashing from 387 for one to 503 all out in reply to the visitors' first innings score of 237 for nine declared at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, here Monday.
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Asian cycling giants Iran and cyclists from Pakistan and Afghanistan are unlikely to compete in the Asian Championships starting here Thursday owing to visa issues.
Hyderabad, March 4 (IANS) India failed to capitalise on a 370-run second-wicket stand and suffered a batting collapse in the second session only to be bowled out for 503 in the first innings at tea on the third day of the second cricket Test against Australia at the Rajiv Gandhi International, Uppal, here Monday.
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) After lending his voice in movies like "Cocktail" and "Race 2", Bhangra-pop singer-rapper Honey Singh is now set to record a number for Ranbir Kapoor-starrer "Besharam".
Sydney, Mar 4 (ANI): Australian media alongside former players have left no stones unturned in blasting team's think tank's high-risk selections and ill-conceived strategies during their ongoing Test series against India.
Sydney, Mar 4 (ANI): Indian Test batting great Rahul Dravid has claimed Australia's decision to drop off spinner Nathan Lyon was a tactical blunder as the touring bowlers struggled against the hosts on the second day of the Hyderabad Test.
Hyderabad, March 3 (IANS) If it was a good turnout Saturday, it was almost a full-house Sunday here at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal.
Sydney, Mar 2 (ANI): Former Australian batsman Dean Jones has backed Mahendra Singh Dhoni to end his career among the top three all time great Indian batsmen, adding the World Cup winning captain is not given due respect by the fans.
Chennai, Feb 28 (IANS) Composer G.V. Prakash Kumar has been roped in to compose the anthem for Sunrisers Hyderabad for the next season of Indian Premiere League (IPL).
Raipur, Feb 25 (IANS) Chief Minister Raman Singh Monday said Chhattisgarh had become the first Indian state in country to have a legislation on right to food for its citizens while a similar bill was pending before the Congress-led UPA central government for a long time.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Serial bomb blasts rocked Hyderabad Thursday evening, killing at least 12 people and injuring around 57 others, Home Secretary R.K. Singh said.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Strongly condemning the twin blasts in Hyderabad, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday described it as a "dastardly attack" and said the guilty should not "go unpunished."
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A batsman who made a name for himself while playing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, V.V.S. Laxman will be now seen in a new role of a commentator for the upcoming India vs Australia series.
Chennai, Feb 21 (IANS) The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will get a new meaning Friday as India take on Australia here with many of the big names, who dominated the sport in the last decade, having retired in the last couple of years.
Chandigarh, Feb 21 (IANS) The Haryana government Thursday announced a compensation of Rs.10 lakh to the family of a Haryana Roadways driver and union leader, killed in a freak accident in Ambala city on Day One of the nationwide strike.
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Britain Tuesday assured India help in investigations into the AgustaWestland chopper deal kickbacks controversy.
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.
New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has offered talks and appealed to trade unions to withdraw their proposed two-day countrywide strike from February 20.
Sydney, Feb 17 (ANI): Former Australian fast bowler Geoff Lawson has claimed the Indian Test team is on the decline following retirement of legendary players like Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble and VVS Laxman, and this gives the visiting team a good chance of winning their four-match Test series.
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Fearing disruptions in parliament, the Congress Wednesday accused the BJP of politicising the allegations of graft in the VVIP chopper deal and 2G spectrum to raise them during the budget session from Feb 21.
Washington, February 13 (ANI): Conservatives and liberals not only differ in politics, but they may also make different purchases at the grocery store, according to a new research.
New Delhi, Feb. 8 (ANI): A team of 25 students from remote areas of Manipur, presently on a 'National Integration Tour' being conducted by Assam Riffles to promote harmony and awareness, called on Minister of State for Home R P N Singh here today.
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) There were "major concerns" relating to equity in education that need to be addressed even as access to primary education becomes "almost universal" with the Right to Education (RTE) Act, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.
New Delhi, Feb. 6 (ANI): Asserting that the UPA Government has laid emphasis on education ever since it came to power in 2004, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said India can emerge as a modern, progressive and prosperous country only when its citizens have access to good quality education.
New Delhi, Feb.5 (ANI): The Delhi gang-rape and murder case trial will formally begin in a fast track court on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Feb.3 (ANI): A fast track court has framed charges against the five accused in the December 16 bus gang-rape and murder case, and the trial will begin from February 5, media reports.
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has denied relief to a man challenging the life imprisonment awarded to him for stabbing to death his 12-year-old daughter.
Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) A Sikh group has urged communities of all faiths to observe Feb 5, marking six months of the Aug 5 shooting at a Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, with a call to lawmakers to pass gun control measures.
Amid the all speculation about the Prime Ministerial candidature from the pary, BJP president Rajnath Singh has mad it clear that only the parliamentary board of the party would decide on the prime ministerial candidate.
Shimla, Jan 29 (IANS) The previous BJP government's plan to install more anti-hail guns to protect fruit crops from hailstorms in Himachal Pradesh may be scrapped, Horticulture Minister Vidya Stokes said here Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh met here on Sunday and discussed preparations for and prospects of the 2014 general elections.
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Sunday met new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh and congratulated him on assuming the new party position.
New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi met BJP president Rajnath Singh here today and congratulate him for his new responsibility.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Batting great Rahul Dravid tried to be perfect in everything he did, both on and off the field. The 16 years he played international cricket, he played with dignity and humility; a gentleman cricketer to the core. On Friday, he was named among the awardees of the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, on the eve of Republic Day.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): India on Friday made it clear that it will stand by its demand for extradition of Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist David Headley, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case.
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The Indian cabinet Thursday gave its nod to a proposed extradition treaty with Bangladesh paving the way for deportation of key ULFA militants jailed there, government sources here said.
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 party president Wednesday.
Nitin Gadkari has congratulated newly party president Rajnath Singh however he has said that there was a political conspiracy behind his decision to opt against a second term.
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Greeting Rajnath Singh on his appointment as the new president of Bharatiya Janata Party, his predecessor Nitin Gadkari alleged a "political conspiracy" was behind his decision to opt against a second term.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Actress Smita Singh, who opted out of "Hitler Didi" over differences with the producers, is back on the show.
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) With the next monsoon six months away and large parts of Maharashtra already reeling under drought-like conditions, a minister Wednesday mooted compulsory rainwater harvesting to combat the crisis.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Bollywood actors Arjun Rampal and Chitrangada Singh were spotted promoting their upcoming film 'Inkaar'- based on the issue of sexual harassment at workplace- in Mumbai.
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Ram Singh Yadav, the defending champion and the course record holder among Indians, having clocked 2:16.59 in 2012, will lead the Indian field in the 10th edition of the Mumbai Marathon to be run Sunday.
New Delhi, Jan.12 (ANI): The Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, has said that India's industrial output unexpectedly shrank in November for statiscal reasons.
Kochi, Jan 8 (ANI): Asserting that as India continues to grow and its external engagement increases, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday assured that Pravasi Bharatiyas will continue to remain close to Indian hearts, as they are partners in the national effort, and serve as vital links to the outside world.
Bhopal, Jan.4 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Industries Minister and BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya has withdrawn his misogynistic "Laxman Rekha" warning to women.
New Delhi, Jan.4 (ANI): The Union Government on Friday recommended the immediate suspension of police officials who refuse to register complaints or first information reports (FIR), and has also advocated increasing the number of women police personnel throughout the country.
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The BJP Friday asked its leader and Madhya Pradesh Industry Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya to withdraw his remark that women who did not stay within their "limits" had to pay the price for it.
