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

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.

Manmohan Singh to visit Japan and Thailand

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is slated to pay official visit to Japan from May 27 to 29 and to the Kingdom of Thailand on May 30 and 31.

Woodland to re-position 'Woods' footwear sub-brand

May 17, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) Footwear major Woodland, owned by the Aero Group, is looking to re-position its sub-brand 'Woods' in the luxury footwear segment, focusing primarily on women's footwear, a top company official said Friday.

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.

India to be back in Olympic fold soon, says sports minister Jitendra Singh

May 16, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Sports Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to pave the way to lift ban on the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Indian sportspersons will soon able to join the Olympics.

Hold fresh elections to get suspension lifted: IOC tells IOA

May 15, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Lausanne, May 15 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Wednesday asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to hold free and fair fresh elections if it wants its suspension to be revoked.

Live telecast of 'American Idol 12' finale in India

May 15, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The finale of the 12th season of American singing reality show "American Idol" will be shown live in India.

Manmohan Singh to go to Japan, Thailand May-end

May 14, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh goes to Japan May 27-29 for the annual bilateral summit with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during which nuclear energy cooperation will be high on the agenda. He will then go to Thailand at the invitation of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Manmohan Singh to pay official visits to Japan and Thailand

May 14, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will pay a three-day official visit to Japan beginning on May 27 at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe.

Working with parents, a learning experience: Ranbir Kapoor

May 13, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who will be sharing the screen space with father Rishi Kapoor and mother Neetu Singh in Abhinav Kashyap's "Besharam", says it was a learning experience.

It was difficult shooting 'Lootera': Vikramaditya Motwane

May 13, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Vikramaditya Motwane, who is set for the release of his second directorial venture "Lootera", says he had a hard time shooting for the film.

Sushant still open to working on small screen

May 11, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who forayed into films after doing television, has no qualms about again working for the small screen again provided the work being offered is good.

'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.

PM congratulates Siddaramaiah

May 11, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday congratulated Karnataka's incoming Chief Minister K. Siddaramaiah who will head a new Congress government in the state.

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.

'I want to educate people about honour killings'

May 10, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Toronto, May 10 (IANS) An Indo-Canadian man serving a life sentence in a jail in Canada for murdering three people, including his sister, says he will educate people about honour killings if he is released from prison.

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.

Karnataka rejects BJP ideology: PM

May 8, 2013 at 2:16 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) rout in Karnataka "is a clear result against (its) ideology", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.

Karnataka result rejection of BJP ideology: PM

May 8, 2013 at 2:08 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Congress victory in Karnataka is a rejection of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) ideology, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.

Maoists bomb Odisha village building

May 7, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) Maoist rebels early Tuesday blasted landmines and damaged a government building in Odisha, police said. No loss of life was reported.

Rajya Sabha stalled again over coal allocation

May 7, 2013 at 11:12 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was Tuesday adjourned till noon as the BJP continued with its demand for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks and other issues.

Reliance Communications hikes mobile call rates by at least 20 percent

May 6, 2013 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Reliance Communications Monday raised mobile call rates by 20-30 percent across India, a company statement said.

Up to government whether parliament will function: Jaitley

May 4, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley Saturday said it was up to the government to decide whether parliament will function or not, and his party was firm on its demands for resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the 2G and coal blocks scams.

Sikhs in Malaysia angry at tonsuring act

May 4, 2013 at 5:08 PM

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.

PM asks Asian economies to step-up efforts to address common challenges

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday urged Asian economies to step up efforts to address common challenges by investing resources to help empower all sections of societies in the region.

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.

Khurhsid briefs Mulayam on China strategy

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 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 the Chinese incursion in Ladakh.

Pakistan condemns attack on prisoner in Indian jail

May 3, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Islamabad, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan Friday condemned the attack on a Pakistani prisoner in an Indian jail and said it was "obvious retaliation" to the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Lahore.

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".

British lawyer blames India for Sarabjit's fate

May 2, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) British lawyer of Indian origin Jas Uppal Thursday put the blame on the successive Indian governments for Sarabjit Singh's fate in Pakistan, saying she has reported the death row prisoner's case to global human rights groups.

'UPA has blurred India's image internationally': Rajnath Singh on Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Thursday lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government for failing to take concrete step to secure the release of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who died in Pakistan.

Parliament expresses shock, sorrow over Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Expressing deep shock and sorrow at the death of Sarabjit Singh, both houses of parliament Thursday condemned the "inhuman treatment" meted out to him in a Pakistani jail.

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.

Goa assembly mourns Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Panaji, May 2 (IANS) The Goa legislative assembly condoled the death of Sarabjit Singh, death row prisoner in a Pakistani jail, who died Thursday of wounds sustained in a brutal attack in a Lahore jail.

Lok Sabha condoles Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Expressing deep shock and sorrow at the demise of Sarabjit Singh, the Lok Sabha Thursday condemned the "inhuman treatment" meted out to him in a Pakistani jail.

India to send special plane to bring back Sarabjit's body: Shinde

May 2, 2013 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday said that a special plane will be sent to Pakistan to bring Sarabjit Singh's body home.

Extremely anguished by Sarabjit's death: Salman Khurshid

May 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Thursday said he was "extremely anguished" by the death of Sarabjit Singh, who died in a Lahore hospital following a brutal attack on him in a high-security jail.

India reacts with anger, dismay over Sarabjit's death in Pakistan (Update/Sarabjit Singh/Death)

May 2, 2013 at 9:32 AM

New Delhi/Amritsar, May 2 (ANI): India on Thursday reacted with anger and dismay on hearing the news of death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Lahore's government-run Jinnah Hospital this morning.

Special aircraft to bring back Sarabjit's body

May 2, 2013 at 9:24 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Thursday told the family of Sarabjit Singh who died in a Lahore hospital that his body would be flown back to India in a special aircraft.

Pakistan didn't heed India's pleas: PM on Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 8:36 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said it was "particularly regrettable" that Pakistan "did not heed the pleas...to take a humanitarian view" of the case of Sarabjit Singh who died after being attacked in a Lahore jail.

Sarabjit Singh dies in Lahore hospital (Second Lead, Changing dateline)

May 2, 2013 at 4:04 AM

Lahore, 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.

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.

Super Kings set 165-run target for Pune Warriors

April 30, 2013 at 9:56 PM

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.

India appeals to Pakistan to release Sarabjit Singh

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): India has issued a fresh appeal to Pakistan to release on "humanitarian grounds" convicted Indian spy Sarabjit Singh who is currently in a coma at a hospital in Pakistan following a deadly attack on him by his fellow inmates in a jail last week.

Why wasn't Sarabjit considered prisoner at risk, asks daily

April 30, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Islamabad, April 30 (IANS) Why was Sarabjit Singh not considered a prisoner at risk, a leading Pakistani daily asked Tuesday and demanded that the attackers of the Indian death row prisoner be brought to justice.

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.

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.

Attack on Sarabjit may hit Pakistan-India ties: Daily

April 29, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Islamabad, April 29 (IANS) The attack on Sarabjit Singh could have serious implications for Pakistan-India ties, said a Pakistani daily, adding that the fate of the Indian death row prisoner was caught in the problematic relationship between the two countries.

Chinese incursion a matter of perception: Minister

April 28, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The Chinese intrusion in Ladakh is a "matter of perception" and the stand-off would be resolved through diplomacy, Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh said here Sunday.

Pak doctors give Sarabjit minimal chances of survival

April 28, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Lahore, Apr. 28 (ANI): Indian convict Sarabjit Singh, who was injured in an attack on Friday in Pakistan's Kot Lakhpat jail, is said to be in a serious condition. ~

Security of Pakistani inmates in Tihar beefed up

April 27, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The vigil has been stepped up in Tihar Jail to pre-empt any attack on Pakistani inmates in the wake of the brutal assault on Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh in a Pakistani jail.

Gurkeerat learning a lot from his IPL seniors

April 27, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab batsman Gurkeerat Singh says he has learned a great deal from the seniors in the team.

Law minister will not resign: PM

April 27, 2013 at 1:48 PM

April 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday ruled out the resignation of Law Minister Ashwani Kumar.

BJP alleges assault on Sarabjit 'a planned move'

April 27, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Saturday said that the assault on Sarabjit Singh was a planned move, and similar to the earlier attack on Chamel Singh, who was killed.

Sarabjit's sister takes ill in Amritsar

April 27, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Amritsar, April 27 (IANS) Dalbir Kaur, sister of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, was Saturday advised rest by a doctor here after she complained of uneasiness and chest pain.

Sarabjit's health critical after attack: Pak lawyer

April 27, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Lahore/New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): Amid building diplomatic uneasiness, counsel of Sarabjit Singh, who was attacked by inmates in a Pakistan jail on April 26, said on Saturday that the Indian prisoner's health was critical.

Sarabjit attacked in Lahore prison, sister alleges conspiracy

April 26, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Lahore/New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Indian death row convict Sarabjit Singh was admitted to the ICU of Lahore's Jinnah Hospital following a murderous attack on him by fellow prisoners in the city's Kot Lakhpat jail Friday afternoon, his family in Indian Punjab said.

Sarabjit attacked in Lahore prison, sister terms it a conspiracy

April 26, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Tarn Taran/Lahore, April 26 (IANS) Indian death row convict Sarabjit Singh was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Lahore's Jinnah Hospital following a murderous attack on him by fellow prisons in the city's Kot Lakhpat jail Friday afternoon, his family in Indian Punjab said.

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.

Maoists kill two villagers in Odisha

April 25, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Bhubaneswar, April 25 (IANS) Maoists killed two people in Odisha a day after kidnapping them from a village, police said Thursday. The rebels also set afire a mobile phone tower in the same village.

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.

Manmohan Singh for strengthening 'Panchayati Raj' institutions

April 24, 2013 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 24 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday called for a further strengthening of 'Panchayati Raj' institutions across the country.

Need to strengthen panchayats: PM

April 24, 2013 at 11:24 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) There was need to strengthen the Panchayati Raj system to ensure inclusive development, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Wednesday.

President, PM, vice president greet nation on Mahavir Jayanti

April 23, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Vice President Hamid Ansari Tuesday greeted the nation on the eve of Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the last tirthankara (saint) of the Jains, which will be celebrated Wednesday.

Dhoni 'Most Desirable Man' in IPL 6: survey

April 23, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is voted as the most "Most Desirable Man" by a survey conducted by online matrimonial site Shaadi.com.

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.

Defence procurement policy will boost local industry: FICCI

April 22, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The defence procurement policy unveiled by the government last week is "a major step forward" and will help boost local industry, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has said.

PM appeals for smooth functioning of parliament

April 22, 2013 at 11:16 AM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The government was ready to debate all issues, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday as he appealed to the opposition for smooth functioning of parliament.

PM calls for women's safety

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday said "vast improvement" was needed to give women "security, safety and status" and asked people to work together to end "depravity" from society.

Big B wishes he could use Sidhu's quotes on KBC

April 19, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who unveiled former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu's website, sherryontop.com, minces no words in praising the quick-witted "young man" and said he would have loved to use his quotes on "Kaun Banega Crorepati" (KBC).

Manmohan Singh greets nation on Ram Navami

April 18, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 18 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami.

Bradley relies on mother to overcome dad's death

April 18, 2013 at 6:28 AM

Los Angeles, April 18 (IANS) Bradley Cooper's father died in 2011, but staying with his mother helps the actor to deal with his grief.

PM condoles the loss of lives in Iran earthquake

April 17, 2013 at 9:16 PM

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

PM condoles deaths, destruction in Iran quake

April 17, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday condoled the loss of lives and destruction in the massive earthquake that struck Iran and offered all possible assistance in relief efforts.

Bhullar is innocent, says Sikh writer to NHRC

April 17, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) An eminent Sikh writer has appealed to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to intervene and pardon 1993 Delhi bombing convict Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar.

Manmohan Singh condemns Boston Marathon bomb incident

April 16, 2013 at 12:04 PM

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday condemned the twin blasts in Boston and expressed solidarity with the United States in the struggle against terrorism.

PM cautions media against sensationalising serious issues that result in misinformation

April 16, 2013 at 11:40 AM

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has cautioned the media against sensationalising and trivialising serious issues that result in misinformation.

PM evasive on third term issue

April 15, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said it is a "great honour" to be prime minister of this "vast" country, but was evasive on the issue of a third term in the post if his Congress party was re-elected in the 2014 general elections.

No compromise on state's autonomy: Hooda

April 15, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Favouring a strong federal structure to safeguard the autonomy of the state, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that he would not support the central government to send forces into a state without its consent.

Mumbai Indians post 184-run target for Pune

April 13, 2013 at 5:48 PM

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.

'Rangeelay' celebrates Baisakhi with new poster (With Image)

April 13, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) A new poster of upcoming Punjabi film "Rangeelay" was launched on the occasion of Baisakhi Saturday.

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.

Rajnath speaks to miffed Sidhu

April 12, 2013 at 5:24 PM

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.

PM greets nation on Vaisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Vaisakhadi and Bahag Bihu

April 12, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 12 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has greeted the nation on the eve of the joyous occasion of Vaisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Mesadi, Vaisakhadi and Bahag Bihu.

SC rejected Devender Pal Singh Bhullar's mercy plea

April 12, 2013 at 12:28 PM

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.

UPA Government's resolve to spur India's growth is unwavering: PM

April 12, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Berlin, Apr 12 (ANI): Asserting that the spirit of adventure, enterprise and innovation in India is thriving, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has said that his government's resolve to spur investments, attract foreign investors and boost economic growth remains unwavering, and added that intense debates back home on the policy issues have not stopped it from taking hard decisions.

Finch fires Pune Warriors to first win in IPL-6 (Roundup)

April 11, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Pune, April 11 (IANS) Aaron Finch made his IPL-6 debut in style and powered Pune Warriors to a much needed victory against Rajasthan Royals at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Thursday.

Merkel vows support for India-EU FTA

April 11, 2013 at 9:56 PM

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.

India has introduced legal framework to prevent societal aberrations: PM

April 11, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Berlin, Apr. 11 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, today said Indian democracy provides effective checks on aberrations affecting civil rights, human rights, womens' safety or any other deficiencies.

India, Germany likely to ink several pacts to boost bilateral cooperation

April 10, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Berlin, April 10 (ANI): India and Germany are likely to sign a host of agreements in the field of education, infrastructure , science and technology and energy on Thursday when delegations of both countries hold the second round of inter-governmental consultations.

Virat took away the game from us, says Perera

April 9, 2013 at 10:21 PM

Bangalore, April 9 (IANS) A hurricane knock of 93 runs in 47 balls by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League match took away the game from Sunrises Hyderabad at the Chinnaswamy stadium here late Tuesday.

Himachal's loan liability is Rs.12,211.59 crore

April 9, 2013 at 7:17 PM

Shimla, April 9 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's loan liability till February stood at Rs.12,211.59 crore, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said Tuesday.

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.

India to honour assurance given to Italy on marines: Home secretary

April 8, 2013 at 8:37 PM

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.

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.

Gurgaon man found stabbed over a dozen times

April 7, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Gurgaon, April 7 (IANS) An unidentified man was murdered and his body with over a dozen stab wounds dumped near railway tracks in Gurgaon, police said Sunday.