Shinde

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

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

Patnaik seeks early nod for Odisha bill on chit funds

May 20, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 20 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday sought an early presidential nod to a bill which the state passed about a year and a half ago to protect the interest of small depositors.

India-US Homeland Security dialogue to begin today

May 20, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): The four-day India-US Homeland Security dialogue between Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde and his American counterpart Janet Napolitano will begin here today.

Sushil Kumar Shinde leaves for U.S. to participate in Indo-US Homeland Security dialogue

May 19, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Internal Affairs Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Sunday left for the United States to participate in the Indo-US Homeland Security dialogue.

Shinde to attend India-US security dialogue

May 19, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde will lead a high-level delegation to the US next week to attend the Indo-American Homeland Security Dialogue, a statement said Sunday.

Better facilities for BSF at border posts: Shinde

May 17, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Friday lauded Border Security Force (BSF) personnel for guarding areas prone to infiltration and said more facilities would be provided to the troopers deputed on the border-posts.

Shinde congratulates Delhi Police for IPL probe

May 17, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Friday congratulated Delhi Police for the Indian Premier League spot-fixing investigation following which three cricketers and 11 bookies have been arrested.

Shinde congratulates Delhi Police for busting IPL spot-fixing racket

May 17, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): A day after Indian pacer Sreesanth and his IPL teammates Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan were arrested in connection with the IPL spot-fixing case, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Friday congratulated Delhi Police for busting the racket.

Shinde rules out Army control over ITBP

May 16, 2013 at 11:50 AM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has turned down a proposal to allow the army to take over the command of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in the wake of a recent incursion by Chinese troops in the Ladakh region.

Congress, BJP trade barbs as CBI books Kataria

May 15, 2013 at 10:38 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The CBI case against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gulab Chand Kataria in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh shootout case Wednesday led to war of words between the BJP and the Congress with the former alleging it as a conspiracy by the ruling UPA and the latter questioning the opposition party's double standards.

Shinde for fast track courts for jailed Muslim youths

May 15, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The central government has sought from all states the number of Muslim youths involved in terror cases lodged in jails, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Wednesday while favouring fast track courts to deal with such cases.

Shinde rubbishes BJP's allegations that Centre is misusing CBI to defame its leaders

May 15, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Wednesday refuted the Bharatiya Janata Party's allegations that the UPA Government at the Centre is misusing CBI to defame its leaders.

India, Azerbaijan sign treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters

May 15, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): India and Azerbaijan have signed a treaty on mutual legal assistance in crminal matters.

Shinde to visit US to discuss security

May 15, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde will visit the US next week to discuss internal security and cooperation between the two countries on issues such as cyber security.

Centre committed to progressive reforms, says Shinde

May 14, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Latehar, May 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, who visited Jharkhand's Latehar District on Tuesday, assured the locals that the Central Government is determined to institute progressive reforms.

Shinde to review security situation in naxal-hit areas of Jharkhand

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Ranchi, May 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde will review progress in the security situation and development initiatives in the Naxal-affected districts of the Jharkhand today.

Long way to go for disaster mitigation, says PM

May 13, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) India has made progress in institutions for disaster prevention and mitigation but there is still a long way to go, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday and called for the involvement of communities in the effort.

Long way to go for proper disaster mitigation, says PM

May 13, 2013 at 2:38 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) India has made encouraging progress in recent years to put in place mechanisms for disaster prevention and mitigation, but there is still a long way to go and local communities must be involved in the effort, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday.

PM to inaugurate conference on disaster risk reduction

May 10, 2013 at 8:46 PM

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.

India will hand over Sanaullah's body: Shinde

May 9, 2013 at 12:48 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) India will send back the body of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah, who succumbed to his injuries sustained in an attack in Jammu's Kot Bhalwal jail, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Thursday.

Sanaullah's body to be handed over to Pakistan: Shinde

May 9, 2013 at 11:20 AM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday said the body of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who succumbed to injuries in a Chandigarh hospital on Thursday, will be handed over to Pakistan.

WB govt asks Centre to quickly pass state govt?s bill on ponzi scam

May 6, 2013 at 6:05 PM

In a bid to protect the interests of depositors in the aftermath of the multi-crore ponzi scam in West Bengal, state Finance Minister Amit Mitra Monday met to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and asked him to expedite process of passing state government's bill..................

Ponzi scam:West Bengal Govt. asks Centre to expedite President's assent to bill

May 6, 2013 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday and asked him to expedite President Pranab Mukherjee's assent on the new bill to protect the interests of depositors in the aftermath of the multi-crore ponzi scam in the state.

Tough to maintain zero figure in real life: Sridevi

May 4, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) She will turn 50 in a few months, but actress Sridevi can still give several younger Bollywood beauties a run for their money with her glowing looks and svelte figure. However, she says it is difficult to maintain a size zero figure in real life.

Inquiry on in attack on Pakistani prisoner: Shinde

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) An inquiry was on in the attack on a Pakistani prisoner in a jail in Jammu, union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said here Friday.

Inquiry on in attack on Pakistani prisoner: Shinde

May 3, 2013 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) An inquiry was on in the attack on a Pakistani prisoner in a jail in Jammu, union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said here Friday.

Tears and fury as Sarabjit dies in Pakistan

May 2, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Amritsar/Lahore, May 2 (IANS) Sarabjit Singh finally returned home Thursday - for a final adieu. Six days after a murderous attack by fellow prisoners, the Indian death row prisoner died in a Lahore hospital in the early hours of the morning, leaving thousands in India mourning his death and pushing the India-Pakistan equation to a new low.

India-Pakistan ties hit new low as Sarabjit dies; state-level cremation Friday (Roundup)

May 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi/Lahore, May 2 (IANS) Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh died in a Pakistani hospital early Thursday, succumbing to his injuries six days after being attacked by his fellow inmates in jail and pushing the fraught India-Pakistan equation to a new low. His body was being brought by a special Air India flight sent to Lahore by the Indian authorities.

Sarabjit's sister accuses Pakistan of back-stabbing India

May 2, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Dalbir Kaur, sister of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh who died in Lahore Thursday following a brutal assault in a jail, accused Pakistan of backstabbing India and called for all political parties to come together and strengthen the government's hands.

Shinde tells Chhattisgarh students not to join Naxal ranks

May 2, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday met students from Chhattisgarh's Narayanpura District and advised them to avoid overtures from Naxals.

Sarabjit's sister calls for political unity

May 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Dalbir Kaur, sister of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh who died Thursday following a brutal assault in a Lahore jail, has asked all political parties to come together and strengthen the government's hands.

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.

Pakistan must account for Sarabjit Singh's death: Manish Tewari

May 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Manish Tewari on Thursday strongly criticised Pakistan over the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, saying the latter had been murdered in cold blood in the custody of the Pakistan state, and added that Islamabad must be held accountable for the tragic incident.

Sarabjit Singh dead; India seeks answer from Pakistan

May 2, 2013 at 11:27 AM

Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who was fighting for life in a Lahore hospital after brutal attack by his fellow prisoners in jail died early morning on Thrusday. Sarabjit Singh died in Lahore's Jinnah Hospital, reported Geo News.

Truth about Sarabjit's death must come out, says Modi

May 2, 2013 at 10:44 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the death of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who died in a Pakistani hospital after being comatose for nearly a week following a brutal assault by other inmates of a high-security jail, and said the truth about his must come out.

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.

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.

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

May 2, 2013 at 9:00 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Thursday called on the family of Sarabjit Singh to offer condolences on the death of the Indian death row convict in a Lahore hospital and gave assurance that the government would try to get the body back "as soon as possible".

BJP pulls up UPA as Sarabjit Singh's condition deteriorates further

May 1, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Hours after the distraught family members of death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh said that they would be on a hunger strike till New Delhi took steps to get him out of Pakistan, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government for inaction on the issue.

Army chief briefs PM, CCS on Chinese troop incursion

May 1, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General Bikram Singh briefed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on the incursion by Chinese troops in Ladakh.

Army chief briefs CCS on Chinese incursion

May 1, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Indian Army chief, General Bikram Singh, Wednesday briefed the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on the Chinese incursion in Ladakh.

Census 2011 puts India's population at 1.21 billion

May 1, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): India's total population now stands at 1.21 billion, which is 17.7 per cent more than the last decade.

Primary Census Abstract-Data Highlights of Census 2011 released by Shinde

April 30, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Internal Affairs Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, released the Primary Census Abstract-Data Highlights of Census 2011 in a function organized by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India, here today.

Shinde expects Flag Officers meet to resolve Chinese incursion issue

April 27, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Daman, Apr. 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Saturday said that the incursion by the Chinese troops in the Ladakh region in Jammu and Kashmir would be decided during the Flag Officers meeting of both the armies.

Slapped girl's brother asks Shinde to sack errant cops

April 26, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The brother of Class 12 student Beenu Rawat whom a Delhi Police officer slapped while she was protesting the rape of a five-year-old girl, Friday submitted to the home minister's office here a letter demanding "dismissal of errant cops".

Second accused nabbed; parliament debates rising rapes, depravity (Roundup)

April 22, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Police slapped gang-rape charges on the two men, including a 19-year-old who was nabbed from Bihar Monday, in the barbaric rape of a five-year-old girl as parliament hotly debated rising rapes and "depravity" in society, with many demanding death for child rapists.

Parliament concerned over child's rape, members demand death for rapists (Roundup)

April 22, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The first day of parliament's resumed session Monday after a month-long recess opened on a note of discord Monday with concerns over the brutal rape of a five-year-old as well as alleged irregularities in coal block allocation and the draft JPC report on 2G spectrum leading to repeated adjournments in both houses.

Shinde pitches for NCTC post Bangalore blast

April 22, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Monday said there was a need to strengthen the intelligence set-up of states and quickly put in place the proposed anti-terror hub, NCTC, to prevent incidents like the April 17 Bangalore blast.

Action being taken, but rapes happen all over India: Shinde

April 22, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): Addressing Members of Parliament on Monday, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said an inquiry has been ordered into the lapses on part of police in connection with the rape of a five-year-old girl in Delhi's Gandhinagar area,but added that such incidents don't just happen in the national capital.

Shinde pushes for setting up NCTC to strengthen intelligence gathering

April 22, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Monday pushed for the setting up of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) to strengthen intelligence gathering.

Probe ordered into Delhi Police lapses: Shinde

April 22, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Monday said an inquiry has been ordered into Delhi Police lapses in investigating the disappearance of the five-year-old girl who was found brutally raped, and attempts to hush up the matter later.

Lok Sabha repeatedly disrupted on various issues

April 22, 2013 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was Monday adjourned repeatedly over various issues, including statehood for Telangana, demands for the resignation of union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and the unrest in West Bengal over Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee being heckled.

Willing to discuss death penalty for rapists, says Yechury

April 21, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Sitaram Yechury Sunday said his party is open to discussing the possibility of death penalty for rapists.

AAP proposes 'citizen security force' for women's safety

April 20, 2013 at 11:00 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) In wake of the rape of a five-year-old girl in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Saturday proposed the setting up of a special citizen force for women while demanding removal of union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and the Delhi Police commissioner.

Child rape: Protests across Delhi against police laxity (Third Lead)

April 20, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The brutal sexual assault on a five-year-old girl here again brought protestors out on the streets, with crowds assembling Saturday at various places, including Delhi Police headquarters, AIIMS and residences of Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.

Delhi rape case: Victim is stable and under observation, say doctors (Update)

April 20, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 20 (ANI): Doctors attending to the five-year-old rape victim at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Saturday said that the girl is stable and under observation.

Accused in Delhi minor rape case being grilled at DCP office

April 20, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 20 (ANI): A 25-year-old youth allegedly involved in the rape of the five-year-old girl has been brought to the national capital from Patna and is presently being interrogated at the office DCP (East) Prabhakar.

Five-year-old girl rape case: 'I am deeply shocked and aggrieved', says Tirath

April 20, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 20 (ANI): Minister of Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath has condemned the brutal rape of a five-year-old girl in Delhi, and assured to extend all possible help to the child and her family.

Child rape: Protests across the city against police laxity

April 20, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The brutal sexual assault on a five-year-old girl here has again brought protestors out on the streets, with crowds assembling at various places, including Police Headquarters, AIIMS and residences of Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.

Kiran Bedi calls for change in mindset of people

April 20, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 20 (ANI): Expressing shock over the rape of a five-year-old girl, former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and activist Kiran Bedi on Saturday called for a change in the mindset of the people, and asked the parents to inculcate the right values in their son.

Five-year-old girl rape case: 'It is time for action, not words', says Sonia

April 20, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 20 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi has condemned the brutal rape of a five-year-old girl in the national capital, and demanded strict action against the accused.

Shinde promises tough action against Delhi cops for dereliction of duty

April 20, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 20 (ANI): In the wake of massive protests in the national capital against the rape of a five-year-old girl and demand for action against policemen who allegedly tried to hush up the case by offering money to the victim's parents, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Saturday promised tough action against the cops who are found to be guilty.

Hang rapists, they need shock treatment: Sushma Swaraj

April 20, 2013 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Rapists of minor girls reflect a "mental sickness" which needs a "shock treatment" of hanging, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj said Saturday.

Home minister assures inquiry into minor's rape

April 20, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Saturday assured that proper action would be take in the rape case of the five-year-old girl here Saturday.

Jewellery my weakness: Sridevi

April 19, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Actress Sridevi, who recently shot for a Tamil ad for jewellery brand Tanishq, admits she goes berserk upon seeing ornaments.

Capture of biometrics for creation of NPR in progress, says Shinde

April 18, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 18 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday said the capture of biometrics, for creation of National Population Register (NPR) using Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) enrolment software, is in progress.

Shinde denies Bangalore blast will delay poll process in Karnataka

April 18, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, Apr. 18 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday rubbished the Karnataka Government's claim that the blast outside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office was an attempt to derail the assembly election scheduled to take place on May 5.

Special schemes being implemented in Left Wing Extremism affected states

April 18, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 18 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in its meeting held on April 2 approved the continuation of Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS) for LWE affected states for 12th Five Year Plan to fund upgradation of special forces of states.

Bhullar's clemency plea under consideration: Shinde

April 18, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The representation submitted by Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders seeking clemency for the 1993 Delhi bomb blast convict Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar is under consideration, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Thursday.

Owner of motorcycle used in Bangalore blast traced: Shinde

April 18, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Police have managed to trace the owner of the motorcycle used in the Bangalore blast, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Thursday. He ruled out any impact of the incident on the forthcoming Karnataka assembly elections.

Karnataka CM visits Bangalore blast victims in hospital

April 18, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Bangalore, Apr 18 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar today visited Bangalore's K C Hospital to meet injured survivors of Wednesday's bomb blast.

16 injured in Bangalore terror blast; probe ordered (Roundup)

April 17, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Bangalore/Kolkata/New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Sixteen people were injured Wednesday in a bomb blast near the ruling BJP's office in this tech hub, which Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister R. Ashoka dubbed an act of terror, while Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde ordered a probe to identify its perpetrators.

20th meeting of Eastern Zonal Council held in Kolkata

April 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 17 (ANI): The 20th meeting of Eastern Zonal Council, comprising of the states of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and Jharkhand, was held today at Kolkata.

Mamata apprises Shinde about West Bengal's problems

April 17, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday met Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and apprised him about the problems of the state.

Central government probing Mamata, minister's heckling

April 17, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) The central government is probing the alleged heckling of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Finance Minister Amit Mitra by student activists in New Delhi, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said here Wednesday.

'I will inquire into Bangalore blast': Shinde

April 17, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Kolkata/Bangalore, Apr. 17 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Wednesday said that he will order an inquiry into the blast that took place outside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Bangalore.

Probe will show if blast is terror strike: Shinde

April 17, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Wednesday said a probe would reveal whether the blast near the BJP office in Bangalore was a terror act.

Shinde orders probe into Bangalore blast

April 17, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) The central government has ordered an inquiry into the blast near the BJP's office in Bangalore, union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Wednesday.

Patnaik opposes centre's move on new crime laws

April 15, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday opposed the central government's move to introduce new laws to deal with federal crimes.

Many CMs skip, meet on police reforms low key (Roundup)

April 15, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) A meeting to evolve a consensus over police reforms and public order called by Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Monday proved to be a low-key affair with several chief ministers staying away.

Police need to be insulated from pressures: Shinde

April 15, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Police need to be provided a better working environment "insulated from pulls and pressures", union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Monday as he pitched for police reforms.

Police must be free from pulls and pressures: Shinde

April 15, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 15 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Monday called for enhancing transparency and accountability in police forces, and said that the men in uniform must be free from pulls and pressures.

Shinde pitches for police reforms

April 15, 2013 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Police need to be provided a better working environment that is "insulated from pulls and pressures", union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Monday as he pitched for police reforms.

Indo-Russian cooperation agreement signed in Moscow

April 11, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 11 (ANI): India and Russia have signed a regulation defining the structure, functions and procedure of the Joint Commission which has been established by an agreement signed on December 21, 2010 in New Delhi in the field of emergency management.

Security breach at home minister's house

April 10, 2013 at 11:32 PM

New Delhi, April 10, (IANS) Thirteen police officer were suspended after protestors barged into the residence of Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde here Wednesday evening, police said.

Security breach at home minister's house

April 10, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Protestors barged into the residence of Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde here Wednesday evening, police said.

Shinde to visit Russia

April 8, 2013 at 10:05 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde will pay a three-day visit to Russia from Wednesday to discuss security related issues, including transnational terrorism and combating drug trafficking.

Home Minister Shinde to visit Russia

April 8, 2013 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde is visiting Russia for three days beginning on April 10 during which he will hold delegation-level talks on various security issues of mutual interest, including the issues relating to the trans national terrorism, disaster management and combating of illicit drug-trafficking in the international context.

BJP's Tarun Vijay meets home, defence ministers over Google Mapathon

April 5, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) BJP leader Tarun Vijay Friday met the home and defence ministers to voice his concern over Google holding a Mapathon competition, saying the internet giant had shown "utmost disrespect for the Indian mapping laws" and wondered if Google was above Indian law.

India signs mutual legal assistance treaty with Azerbaijan

April 5, 2013 at 10:53 AM

New Delhi, Apr 5 (ANI): A treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters was signed between India and Azerbaijan.

India, Azerbaijan sign mutual legal assistance treaty

April 4, 2013 at 11:00 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) India and Azerbaijan Thursday signed a treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters which will help improve effectiveness in investigation of transnational crimes including terrorism.

Sridevi shoots for Tanishq ad with Gauri Shinde

April 4, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Actress Sridevi, the new face of jewellery brand Tanishq, has shot for an advertisment directed by Gauri Shinde.

President gives assent to Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2013

April 3, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 3 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has given his assent to the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2013 and it will now be called the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013.

Kareena happy to inspire designers like Namrata Joshipura

March 27, 2013 at 12:34 AM

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor looked her best as she walked the ramp for designer Namrata Joshipura Tuesday during the grand finale of the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013.

Police modernisation scheme extended by five years: Shinde

March 26, 2013 at 8:42 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The central government has extended the scheme for modernisation of state police forces by five years, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Tuesday.

Special courts for Muslims an 'eyewash', say Muslim organisations

March 25, 2013 at 6:10 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Muslims organizations have expressed skepticism over the home ministry's proposal to set up special courts for speedy trial of Muslim youth falsely implicated in terror-related cases, terming the move a "lollipop" for the community.

Shinde lauds BSF for guarding areas prone to infiltration

March 25, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Kutch, Mar 25 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has lauded Border Security Force (BSF) personnel for guarding areas prone to infiltration after undertaking a visit to the border region in Gujarat's Kutch District.

I'm a huge fan of Sridevi: Designer Swapnil

March 24, 2013 at 9:46 PM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Ace designer Swapnil Shinde, who showcased his collection here Sunday at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer Resort 2013, said he is a huge fan of Sridevi.

Parliament clears anti-rape law

March 21, 2013 at 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Mar.21 (ANI): Parliament on Thursday approved a bill that aims to strengthen the country's law on sexual assaults against women with stringent punishments for offences like rape, stalking, voyeurism and acid attacks.

Anti-rape bill passed in parliament after spirited debate (Roundup)

March 21, 2013 at 5:45 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The anti-rape bill, providing for enhanced punishment for rape, making stalking and voyeurism criminal offences and fixing age of consent for sex at 18, got parliamentary approval Thursday with the Rajya Sabha passing the bill with voice vote.

Anti-rape bill punishes acid attack, disrobing

March 21, 2013 at 4:33 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The anti-rape bill has provided for specific punishment for crimes such as acid attack, disrobing and voyeurism, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Thursday, adding that the legislation was not against men.