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

Now, Imran Khan's PTI nominates Sikh to provincial assembly in Pakistan

May 14, 2013 at 9:50 PM

Amritsar, May 14 (ANI): Swarn Singh is being nominated by Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) to the provincial assembly.

GM confident of double-digit share in MPV segment

May 9, 2013 at 5:44 PM

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.

My government is working honestly: Chhattisgarh CM

May 7, 2013 at 10:00 PM

Sukma (Chhattisgarh), May 7 (IANS) Chief Minister Raman Singh Tuesday said his government was working honestly for the welfare of the people.

Ajay, Sonakshi win Golden Kela Awards

March 30, 2013 at 6:50 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha were named the worst actor and actress at the fifth edition of Golden Kela Awards here Saturday, while Shirish Kunder's "Joker" was adjudged the worst film of the year.

CAG alleges serious lapses in loan waiver scheme, BJP demands CBI enquiry

March 5, 2013 at 5:39 PM

he beleaguered UPA government for various scams, today faced another one as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has said there were serious lapses and malpractices in implementing the government's Rs.52,000 crore

Serious lapses in farm loan waiver scheme: CAG

March 5, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has said there were serious lapses and malpractices in implementing the government's Rs.52,000 crore ($9.5 billion) farm loan waiver scheme in 2008.

SP, BSP call union budget anti-poor

February 28, 2013 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Thursday slammed the 2013-14 annual budget as being "anti-poor", and said the government's promises appeared to be misleading.

General Bikram Singh attends chairs 5th Biennial Mechanised Forces Conference at Ahmadnagar

February 26, 2013 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 26 (ANI): Chief of the Army Staff General Bikram Singh on Tuesday chaired the proceedings of the Fifth Biennial Mechanised Forces Conference, being hosted by the Armoured Corps Centre and School here from January 25 to 27.

PETA seeks ban on cosmetics test on animals

February 26, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Tuesday said the Drug Controller General of India has assured it that animal testing will be suspended till alternative methods are included in safety standards to test cosmetics.

Does CAG intend to become PM, asks Digvijay Singh

February 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 8 (ANI): Taking potshots at Vinod Rai over his comment that placing reports in Parliament can't be the Comptroller and Auditor General's only role, Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Friday asked whether the former intended to become the country's prime minister, if not an accountant.

'I blame those who directed army major to remove phone connection lines,' says V.K. Singh

January 8, 2013 at 11:51 AM

Jaipur, Jan.8 (ANI): Former Chief of Army Staff General (retired) V. K. Singh appears to have absolved Army Major R.Vikram who entered his residence without official permission purportedly to remove military telephone connection lines, saying that the blame should be laid at the doorstep of those people who ordered him to do so.

Let states formulate own development plan: Raman Singh

December 27, 2012 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh Thursday sought a greater role for the states in formulating and implementing development schemes.

Rakabganj Gurudwara clash: Manish Tewari asks Badal to maintain patience

November 17, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Ludhiana, Nov. 17 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Saturday described as extremely unfortunate the clash that took place inside the premises of Rakabganj Gurudwara in Delhi, and asked Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal to have some patience and allow the probe into the matter to reach its logical conclusion.

Virbhadra graft case: Prime witness brings doubt

November 16, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Shimla, Nov 16 (IANS) In a major shift, one of the prime witnesses in the corruption case against former chief minister and Congress leader Virbhadra Singh Friday brought an element of doubt in a trial court here.

'Rakhi Sawant is welcome to slap defamation notice': Digvijay Singh

November 13, 2012 at 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 13 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Tuesday said Bollywood item girl Rakhi Sawant is welcome to slap a defamation notice on him seeking Rs. 50 crore as damages.

Army chief visits ARTRAC in Shimla

November 7, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Shimla, Nov 7 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh visited the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) here and reviewed its training programmes, a statement said Wednesday.

V.K. Singh backs Parliament gherao for farmers' benefit

November 2, 2012 at 4:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 2 (ANI): Taking on the Congress-led UPA Government, former Chief of Army Staff, General (Retd.) V.K. Singh, on Friday backed a farmers' body demand for rejection of the Rangarajan Committee Report on freeing the sugar sector, and declared that he would support a gherao of the Parliament next month.

Ex-Army Chief V.K.Singh demands dissolution of Parliament

October 29, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Mumbai, Oct.29 (ANI): Former chief of army staff, General (retired) V.K. Singh on Monday called for a dissolution of parliament, which he described as an edifice of corruption.

I respect the media: Virbhadra Singh (Roundup)

October 24, 2012 at 7:27 PM

Shimla/New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Less than 24 hours after his purported threat to the media over charges of income tax evasion and money laundering, Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Virbhadra Singh Wednesday took a U-turn and said he respected the media.

I respect the media: Virbhadra Singh

October 24, 2012 at 5:59 PM

Shimla/New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Less than 24 hours after his purported threat to the media, Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Virbhadra Singh Wednesday took a U-turn and said he respected the media.

Virbhadra Singh threatens media

October 24, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Shimla, Oct 24 (IANS) Irked over allegations of income tax evasion and money laundering, Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Virbhadra Singh lost his cool and threatened the media.

General (retired) V.K. Singh diagnoses causes of Naxalism in the country

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Panaji, Oct 17 (ANI): Former Chief of Army Staff, General (Retd.) V.K. Singh, has blamed prevailing socio-economic disparities and misgovernance for the increase in Maoist activities in the country.

'I am with everyone who wants to work for the nation': V.K. Singh

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Panaji, Oct 17 (ANI): Former Chief of Army Staff General (Retd.) V.K. Singh on Wednesday emphasized that the general public of the country has to unitedly raise a movement, and said that he was with everyone working in the national interest.

Army Chief calls for effective monitoring of acquisitions at Army Commanders' conference

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct.17 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General Bikram Singh on Wednesday called on the force and its personnel to monitor acquisitions effectively, ensure a prudent expenditure of the budget and focus their commitment on infrastructure development.

UPA anti-people, but will support it for now: Mayawati

October 10, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Lucknow, Oct 10 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Wednesday once again rapped the Manmohan Singh-led UPA 2 but stopped short of spelling out whether she is snapping her relations with the union government.

India lose to Iran in Asia Cup basketball

September 14, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Tokyo, Sep 14 (IANS) India went down to Iran 71-83 on the first day of fourth edition of the Asia Cup basketball here Friday.

Sheru Classic to be held Oct 6

September 13, 2012 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) The second edition of the Sheru Classic Professional Bodybuilding Championship is to be held here Oct 6 at the IGI Stadium.

Sarabjit will be released soon, says his lawyer

September 7, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Lahore, Sep 7 (ANI): Awais Sheikh, the lawyer representing Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner on death row in Pakistan, has said that as per his information, the Pakistan Government has decided to release him.

SP, BSP MPs scuffle over promotion quota bill

September 5, 2012 at 8:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was marred for the 11th day Wednesday over the 'coalgate' saga, but it was an ugly clash between a BSP and a Samajwadi Party MP that generated the most heat.

SP, BSP MPs scuffle over promotion quota bill

September 5, 2012 at 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was marred for the 11th day Wednesday over the 'coalgate' saga, but it was an ugly clash between a BSP and a Samajwadi Party MP that generated the most heat.

'PM's statement on Coalgate 'totally unconvincing,' says Advani in blog

September 2, 2012 at 2:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani has termed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement on the coal block controversy as a 'totally unconvincing explanation.'

Sonia rallies in Himachal in September

August 29, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Shimla, Aug 29 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi will address public rallies in Himachal Pradesh next month in the run-up to the assembly polls, a party leader said Wednesday.

Army to disband V K Singh's snoops

August 23, 2012 at 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug.23 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General Bikram Singh has issued instructions to set up a board of officers that will be tasked with the responsibility of disbanding the clandestine military intelligence unit established by his predecessor General V.K. Singh.

It's a BJP strategy to avoid discussion: Bansal

August 23, 2012 at 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Parliamentary Affairs Minister P.K. Bansal said Thursday the opposition is deliberately stalling parliament as part of its strategy to avoid a discussion on the allocation of coal blocks.

V.K Singh ready to venture into politics if it benefits nation

August 14, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Jaipur, Aug 14 (ANI): Former Army Chief General V. K. Singh on Tuesday said that he was ready to venture into politics if it is in the interest of the nation, and added that this did not mean that he had already made his foray into politics.

PM expresses shock over US gurudwara killing

August 6, 2012 at 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday expressed deep shock and sadness over the shooting at a US gurudwara in which six people were killed. He hoped the US authorities would probe the attack and ensure that such "ghastly events" do not take place in future.

Anna roars, people be ready for the final struggle

August 3, 2012 at 6:46 PM

Social activists Anna Hazare has said that government has challenged our team several occasions to form party and fight election for change in the country and if we have decided to do so on the demand

'All sections of society have opportunity to excel in India': PM

July 3, 2012 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has said that all sections of society have the opportunity to excel in India.

'Keep nation above all': General V.K. Singh

June 9, 2012 at 2:16 PM

Gurgaon, June 9 (ANI): Former Army Chief General V.K. Singh on Saturday urged the citizens to keep the country above all and take India ahead through their remarkable contributions.

Advani needs change in selection process of ECs and CAG

June 3, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Veteran BJP leader Lalkrishna Advani has demanded to introduce a new broad based collegium system for the appointment of Chief Election Commission (CEC) and Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).

No rift between Army, Defence Ministry: General V.K.Singh

May 30, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Khadakwasla (Maharashtra), May 30 (ANI): On the penultimate day of his distinguished military career of 42 years, Chief of Army Staff General V.K. Singh, on Wednesday said there was no rift between the Army and the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Ex-general denies attempt to bribe Army Chief

May 27, 2012 at 11:14 AM

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Lt. Gen. (retired) Tejinder Singh, who has been accused of attempting to bribe Army Chief General V. K. Singh, has rubbished the allegations leveled against him.

Govt. will take decision on army chief's age: Antony

April 25, 2011 at 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Monday said the government will seek to end the confusion over the age of Army Chief General VK Singh after analyzing all aspects.

Indian Army to observe 2011 as 'Year of the Disabled Soldier'

January 15, 2011 at 8:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): The Indian Army has decided to observe 2011 as the 'Year of the Disabled Soldier'.

PM, President laud army for dealing with challenges

January 15, 2011 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, and President Pratibha Devisingh Patil have lauded the efforts of the army in dealing with the challenges posed to the safety and security of the nation.

Avtar Singh Makkar re-elected SGPC chief

November 16, 2010 at 9:21 PM

Amritsar, Nov 16 (ANI): The Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC), the apex governing body of Sikh shrines across India on Tuesday re-elected Avtar Singh Makkar as its President.

Shooting range for Commonwealth Games unveiled

September 15, 2010 at 12:17 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (ANI): The Commonwealth Games Organising Committee on Tuesday showcased the almost-ready Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range.

Indian Army Chief's remarks on Kashmir admittance of 'total failure': Pak media

July 14, 2010 at 6:45 PM

Islamabad, July 14 (ANI): Pakistani media has described Indian Army Chief General V K Singh's recent statement over Kashmir violence as an 'admission of the India's state's total failure'.

Qatar's Deputy Premier meets Manmohan Singh

March 23, 2010 at 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Qatar's Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Industry, Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here on Monday.

Kiwi-Indian liquor store owner's murderer had a sex violence plagued upbringing

March 6, 2010 at 11:44 AM

Auckland, Mar. 6 (ANI): The murderer of Indian-origin south Auckland liquor store owner Navtej Singh was raised in a horrific home environment, as his parents were jailed for the sexual and physical abuse of their 13-year-old niece.

Argentina, India condemn 26/11, all forms of terrorism

October 14, 2009 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct.14 (ANI): Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner on Wednesday expressed deep shock and anguish over the terrorist attacks in Mumbai and reiterated the need for intensifying global cooperation in combating international terrorism.

Punjab's basmati rice is safe for consumption through out the world

September 29, 2009 at 8:46 PM

Amritsar, Sep 29 (ANI): The rice exporters from Punjab on Tuesday claimed that the 1121 basmati rice produced in the state is safe for consumption throughout the world, having no contents of lead, cadmium or arsenic.

Sukhbir Badal demands Centre to declare Punjab Special Agro Zone

August 31, 2009 at 12:10 PM

Jalalabad, Aug 31 (ANI): Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal has demanded the Central Government to declare Punjab as Special Agricultural Zone (SAZ) on the lines of Special Economic Zones (SEZ).

BJP announces list for assembly by elections

August 22, 2009 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday announced the list of candidates to the by elections to be held at four states of Bihar, Delhi, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.

Manmohan Singh calls for synergising responsibilities of judiciary and executive

August 16, 2009 at 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called upon the judiciary and executive to work together to make the Indian judicial system an arrear free institution.

US denies playing any role in Singh, Gilani meeting

July 16, 2009 at 5:33 PM

Lahore, July 16 (ANI): The United States has denied playing any role in facilitating the proposed meeting between Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani on the margins of the XVth Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit in Sharm-el-Sheikh.

Callous Kasab asked to stop laughing or face Dara Singh

June 22, 2009 at 11:13 AM

Mumbai, June 22 (ANI): The lone surviving gunman behind the Mumbai terror attacks, Ajmal Amir Kasab, has been reprimanded by lawyers for laughing during the court proceedings, and recently a lawyer asked him to be serious or else he would call Dara Singh.

Oldest couple votes in Himachal

May 14, 2009 at 10:19 AM

Shimla, May 13 (IANS) Piyara Singh, 105, a World War II veteran, and his paralytic spouse Hansa Devi, 103, believed to be the oldest couple in Himachal Pradesh, exercised their franchise Wednesday.

Manmohan Singh promises to tackle recession and terrorism

April 29, 2009 at 12:41 PM

Jodhpur, Apr 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that only the Congress Party was equipped to tackle recession and terrorism.

Manmohan Singh promises to tackle recession and terrorism

April 29, 2009 at 12:40 PM

Jodhpur, Apr 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that only the Congress Party was equipped to tackle recession and terrorism.

400-strong Sikh jatha to visit Pakistan for Baisakhi

April 10, 2009 at 9:29 PM

Amritsar, April 10 (IANS) Over 400 Sikhs and other pilgrims will cross over to Pakistan Saturday from the Attari-Wagah border check-post between India and Pakistan to participate in Baisakhi celebrations (April 13) there.

A different take on UPA

April 8, 2009 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The UPA stands for United Progressive Alliance. But with several allies abandoning the coalition, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has a different take on the abbreviation.

Lok Sabha ticket, job offer for shoe throwing scribe

April 7, 2009 at 7:48 PM

Chandigarh, April 7 (IANS) Iraqi journalist Montadher al-Zaidi, who is biding time in a prison after his shoe-throwing action on then US President George W. Bush last year, is not going to like it.

Pesky Indian reporter floored by gentle Obama magic

April 3, 2009 at 9:58 AM

London, April 3 (IANS) A young Indian reporter was 'walking on air' after being treated to a bit of the old Obama magic at the end of the G20 summit here Thursday.

Resume dialogue process, Pakistan urges India

April 2, 2009 at 9:05 PM

Islamabad, April 2 (IANS) Pakistan Thursday urged India to resume the sub-continental composite dialogue process that has been frozen in the wake of the 26/11 Mumbai carnage, a suggestion New Delhi has repeatedly and flatly rejected.

No sleazy item numbers for Mona 'Jassi' Singh

December 29, 2008 at 4:47 PM

After setting the stage on fire and bagging two awards from dance reality shows, TV actress Mona Singh is yet to be seen shaking a leg on celluloid. The reason, she says, is the offers that come her way are way too sleazy for her.

Secretary General of Arab League meets Manmohan Singh

December 2, 2008 at 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (ANI): Arab League General Secretary General Amre Moussa met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today.

India woos Qatar for investment in infrastructure

November 10, 2008 at 1:23 PM

Doha, Nov 10 (IANS) India is looking at investment opportunities in Qatar's financial centres and special economic zones (SEZs) even as it opens up its infrastructure sector for investment from this gas-rich Gulf nation.

Manmohan Singh arrives in Muscat

November 8, 2008 at 9:36 PM

Muscat, Nov 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour at the Royal Terminal of Oman international Airport.

PM to leave for Oman, Qatar on three-day visit today

November 8, 2008 at 10:10 AM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is leaving for a three-day visit to Oman and Qatar on Saturday afternoon.

Paralyzed Sikh refugee in Canada to return to India over imprisonment fears

October 24, 2008 at 1:36 PM

Ottawa, Oct 24 (ANI): After 15 months in sanctuary, paralysed would-be refugee claimant Laibar Singh has decided to leave an Abbotsford Sikh temple and return to India to be with his family.

India asks UN to help push forward non-discriminatory nuclear disarmament

October 18, 2008 at 3:44 PM

United Nations, Oct 18 (ANI): India has asked the UN General Assembly to help forge consensus on moving towards non-discriminatory universal nuclear disarmament at a time when the concept is gaining momentum.

Rajnath Singh to touch up Chhattisgarh BJP manifesto

October 10, 2008 at 8:49 PM

Raipur, Oct 10 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh has a jam-packed schedule in Chhattisgarh Saturday to give final touches to party's manifesto for the state polls expected by year-end.

India's concerns on terror, infiltrations conveyed to Zardari

October 6, 2008 at 8:23 PM

Paris, Sep 30 (IANS) Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has been conveyed India's concerns about the 'origin' of the July 7 attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul, on cross-border infiltration and the spike in cease-fire violations, Prime Minister Manmohan SIngh has said.

India's concerns on terror, infiltrations conveyed to Zardari

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Paris, Sep 30 (IANS) Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has been conveyed India's concerns about the 'origin' of the July 7 attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul, on cross-border infiltration and the spike in cease-fire violations, Prime Minister Manmohan SIngh has said.

Meeting with Indian PM, other world leaders give Palin exposure in world diplomacy

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New York, Sept 25 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met the republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin in New York on Wednesday on the sidelines of the United Nations general assembly session.

Manmohan Singh celebrates Raksha Bandhan

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur joined the Raksha Bandhan celebrations here today with school children from the Capital, who tied rakhis on his wrist at his official residence.

Jathedar Vedanti challenges his removal

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Amritsar, August 14, (ANI) Former Jathedar of the Akal Takht, Jathedar Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti, has challenged his removal from the post.

WTO Chief to meet Manmohan Singh today

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (ANI): WTO Director General Pascal Lamy will meet Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today to find ways for picking up the threads from last month's failed trade talks in Geneva.

Raid at Manas publications & former RAW official

September 22, 2007 at 12:00 AM

A case of violation of the Official Secrets has been filed by the cabinet secretariat with the CBI against the former RAW official Major General V K Singh under section 5 (wrongful Communication of information) of the Official Secrets Act as