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

Special aircraft leaves for Pakistan to bring Sarabjit's body

May 2, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) A special aircraft has left for Pakistan to bring back the body of India prisoner Sarabjit Singh who died in a Lahore hospital Thursday, an official said.

Unhappy with Pakistan, Sarabjit's family returns to India

May 1, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Attari (Punjab), May 1 (IANS) The family of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, battling for life in Pakistan, returned to India Wednesday saying that they were dissatisfied with the way he was being treated and had been kept in the dark about his condition.

Ford India plans to make India export hub

April 19, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Hyderabad, April 19 (IANS) Auto major Ford India, which is gearing up to roll out its much-awaited compact Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) Ford Ecosport in a couple of months, plans to make India the export hub. It is targeting 25 percent exports of its total vehicle capacity in the country.

Sports ministry assures unified front before IOC

April 17, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Sports Minister Jitendra Singh said the country will put up a unified front at the meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) May 7 in a bid to lift the suspension slapped on India.

IOC invites sports ministry, IOA for talks

April 13, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has invited both Sports Minister Jitendra Singh and the suspended Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to discuss and agree on a roadmap that would lift the suspension on India.

IOC calls meeting with IOA next month

April 12, 2013 at 11:40 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is believed to have called a meeting with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) headed by Vijay Kumar Malhotra next month in Lausanne.

Manmohan Singh, Zuma interacted many times at BRICS

April 3, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and South African President Jacob Zuma "interacted on several occasions" during the BRICS summit in Durban though the two sides did not hold delegation-level talks, an official said here Wednesday.

Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo appointed Odisha BJP president

March 10, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 10 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has been appointed as the president of the party's Odisha unit, the party announced here Sunday.

Srilankan Bandara clinches 8th NCR Cup trophy

March 1, 2013 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Sri Lankan Vijitha Bandara won the 8th NCR Cup golf at the Delhi Golf Club here Saturday.

Hollywood Week takes toll on 'American Idol' judges

February 16, 2013 at 12:25 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 16 (IANS) Hollywood Week on TV show "American Idol" is not only taking a toll on the contestants, but also on the judges as they will have to decide which contestants get to pursue their dream in future.

No retirement for next 30 years: Anupam Kher (Movie Snippets)

February 13, 2013 at 11:21 AM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Actor Anupam Kher isn't thinking of retirement anytime soon and promises to keep reinventing himself.

PM greets nation ahead of Milad-un-Nabi

January 24, 2013 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan.24 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has greeted the nation ahead of Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad.

Devotees take holy dip at Golden Temple to mark festival of Makar Sankranti

January 13, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Amritsar, Jan. 13 (ANI): Hundreds of Sikh devotees visited at Golden Temple here took holy dip and offer prayer on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Sunday.

Sikhs hold pageant in Amritsar to restore turban pride

December 17, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Amritsar, Dec 17 (ANI): Sikh males participated in the 'Mr. Singh International 2012' pageant here over the weekend with the objective of restoring turban pride.

List of players sold at HIL auction

December 16, 2012 at 11:58 PM

The following is the list of players who were sold during Sunday players auction at the Hockey Indian League (HIL).

Indian government must push ahead with reforms: UAE daily

December 8, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Abu Dhabi, Dec 8 (IANS/WAM) The Indian economy, which is "stuttering", needs to be shored up, and development is the prudent way forward even as the government of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh "has lived to fight another day", a leading UAE daily has said.

After the count, IABF ready for fresh election

December 7, 2012 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The Indian Boxing Federation (IABF) Friday said its chairman and president were willing to quit their posts to pave the way for a fresh election if it would satisfy the international federation and the sports ministry in lifting the suspension they imposed on the national body.

IOA president Chautala gets down to business

December 6, 2012 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Abhay Chautala, newly-elected president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), got down to business Thursday by appointing an athletes commission and planning ways to get the International Olympic Commission (IOC) suspension lifted at the earliest.

Abhay Chautala blames Randhir Singh for IOA election mess

November 30, 2012 at 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Abhay Singh Chautala, the lone presidential candidate of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), said Friday that he was hopeful of an early solution to the problem confronting the Dec 5 scheduled IOA election and accused secretary general Randhir Singh of misleading International Olympic Committee ((IOC) on the polls.

India enter final Sultan of Johar Cup

November 15, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Johor Bahru (Malaysia), Nov 15 (IANS) Indian hockey's junior men's team entered the final of second Sultan of Johar Cup here as they hammered New Zealand 3?1 in their fourth league match played at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium Thursday.

Recording of evidence begins in Virbhadra graft case

November 6, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Shimla, Nov 6 (IANS) A trial court here Tuesday began recording of evidence against former union minister Virbhadra Singh in a corruption case pending against him since 2009.

Ajay Devgn to delete offensive content from 'Son of Sardar'

October 4, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Bowing before the sentiments of the Sikh community, actor-filmmaker Ajay Devgn has agreed to delete certain offensive dialogues and scenes from his forthcoming venture 'Son of Sardar', an official said here Thursday.

Virbhadra graft case: Recording of evidence in November

September 21, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Shimla, Sep 21 (IANS) Former union minister Virbhadra Singh may not succeed in coming out clean in the corruption case pending against him since 2009 before the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections with the court fixing six days in November for recording of evidence.

India holds first practice session in Sri Lanka

September 13, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Colombo, Sep.13 (ANI): The Indian cricket team held its first practice session in Colombo after reaching Sri Lanka ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 on Thursday.

PM's assets around Rs.10.73 crore

September 9, 2012 at 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assets worth around Rs.10.73 crore (around $2 million), nearly double from last year. Many of his cabinet colleagues, like Sharad Pawar and Praful Patel, are far richer than him, shows an updated list of assets of ministers posted on the PMO website.

Punjab government orders ban on gutka, pan masala

August 27, 2012 at 6:35 PM

Punjab government on Monday imposed a complete ban on the sale, storage, manufacture and distribution of tobacco-based products, gutka (tobacco-laced areca nut pieces) and pan masala in the state, said a Punjab government official.

Shaan turns actor, finds dancing tough

August 27, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Singer Shaan is turning actor with "Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya", but admits he has two left feet when it comes to dancing.

Defeating cancer, Yuvraj makes entry into Twenty20 world cup team

August 10, 2012 at 4:22 PM

After getting cured from cancer, Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has found a place in India's 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup to be played in Sri Lanka next month.

Yuvraj makes memorable comeback

August 10, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Yuvraj Singh was Friday included in India's 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka next month, marking a memorable return to cricket after overcoming cancer.

"Badi Dadhi Kudi Hai": Ajay Maken for Marykom

August 6, 2012 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (ANI): Congratulations began to pour in for M.C.Marykom minutes after she secured a semi final berth, and an Olympic medal, here on Monday.

American Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee calls Sukhbir's Casino proposal awful

August 4, 2012 at 1:45 PM

Amritsar, Aug 4 (ANI): American Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee (AGPC) today reacted strongly against the proposal of Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal to open Casinos in Punjab.

Paraglider killed in Himachal

July 9, 2012 at 11:28 PM

Shimla, July 9 (IANS) A tourist from Punjab was killed Monday while paragliding in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district, police said.

Kin, locals take out candlelight vigil for release of Pak-held Indian prisoner Sarabjit

July 1, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Amritsar, July 1 (ANI): Residents of Amritsar and relatives of Indian prisoner Sarabjit took out a candlelight vigilhere on Saturday night to urge the Pakistan Government to release him soon.

Surjeet freed, to come home via Wagah (Lead, Changing dateline)

June 28, 2012 at 9:48 AM

Attari (Punjab), June 28 (IANS) Indian prisoner Surjeet Singh was released from Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail after over three decades in captivity Thursday and reached the Wagah border on the Pakistan side on his way back home, officials said.

Intense heat wave in Amritsar leads to water and power crisis

June 27, 2012 at 9:59 PM

Amritsar, June 27 (ANI): Residents of Amritsar are facing an acute shortage of water and electricity due to the heat wave.

'Bol Bachchan' music fails to hold interest (IANS Music Review)

June 23, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Film: 'Bol Bachchan'; Music Director: Himesh Reshammiya, Ajay-Atul; Lyricist: Farhad-Sajid, Shabbir Ahmed, Swanand Kirkire, Sameer Anjaan; Singers: Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Himesh Reshammiya, Mamta Sharma, Vineet Singh, Sukhwinder Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Mohit Chauhan; Rating- **1/2

Arrival of bodies of Indians killed in Nigerian crash delayed

June 8, 2012 at 6:16 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (ANI): With the family of Mahendra Singh Rathore, the co-pilot of the Boeing that went down in Lagos, Nigeria, awaiting for his body for the past four days, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that the arrival of the dead body is likely to take time because the remains are not in a condition where they can easily be identifiable.

Delhi becoming crime capital of India: V.K Malhotra

June 2, 2012 at 3:52 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (ANI): Condemning attack on Najafgarh's Independent MLA Bharat Singh, who was shot by unidentified men here, Leader of Opposition in Assembly V. K. Malhotra on Saturday alleged that Delhi is becoming a crime capital of India.

Virbhadra voice CD in a graft case played in court

May 31, 2012 at 5:13 PM

Shimla, May 31 (IANS) An audio cassette purportedly containing Union minister and former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh's voice while referring to some monetary transactions from industrialists was played as part of evidence in a trial court here Thursday.

India will raise Hafiz Saeed issue with Pak: R.K.Singh

May 17, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Poonch, May 17(ANI): Union Home Secretary R.K.Singh on Thursday said that India will raise the issue of 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed at the secretary-level talks to be held later this month in Islamabad.

Cabinet meets to clear all amendments in Lokpal bill today

May 17, 2012 at 4:22 PM

A cabinet meeting will be held today evening to clear all amendments in Lokpal bill. After approval of cabinet, the bill is set to go to joint parliamentary committee for further clearance.................

Imperative to ensure foolproof security of nuclear plants: Manmohan Singh

May 16, 2012 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Stressing on the need to have nuclear power plants, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday said that it was imperative to ensure safety of such vital installations.

General V.K. Singh says he has not finalised post retirement plan

May 15, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Shimla, May 15 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff, General V.K. Singh, on Tuesday said that he has not decided on doing anything after retirement.

Ajit Singh comes under attack over his remark to privatize Air India

May 15, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Tuesday come under attack for his alleged 'violating the norms of Parliament' and making statement into public regarding to privatize state-run carrier Air India when Parliament is in operation..........

Pitroda has drawn up projects to change face of Kerala: Chief Minister

May 15, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 15 (IANS) Noted innovator, tech evangelist and policymaker Sam Pitroda has drawn up some 10 major projects for Kerala's resurgence that promise to change the face of the state, says Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.

GSK Healthcare aims at double-digit market share in oral care

May 14, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (GSKCH), which re-entered the Indian toothpaste market last year launching Sensodyne, hopes to increase its share to double-digits from the current 2 percent, a top company official said Monday.

Cricketer Harbhajan Singh bats to save tigers

May 14, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Bangaluru, May 14(ANI): Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has initiated a save the tiger campaign here to spread awareness about its declining numbers.

India not a perfect democracy, but a functioning democracy: PM

May 13, 2012 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Describing India as a "functioning democracy" and not a "perfect democracy", the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Sunday said: "Our democracy has passed through many testing times."

Indian men win bronze at junior Asia Cup hockey

May 13, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Malacca (Malaysia), May 13 (IANS) India beat South Korea 2-1 courtesy a golden goal to win a bronze medal in the seventh Junior Men's Asia Cup Hockey at MBM Stadium here Sunday.

People disillusioned by MPs' behaviour: PM

May 13, 2012 at 5:46 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday urged MPs to do some introspection because their conduct was creating a sense of "frustration and disillusionment" among the people.

Aviation crisis worsen as 20 AI flights cancelled on 6th Day

May 13, 2012 at 4:19 PM

The aviation crisis in India continues as a group of pilot of Air India airlines enters into 6th day, which leads to airline to cancel 20 international flights, causing huge inconvenience to the hundred of passengers.

Zardari ranked lowest in Gallup survey

May 13, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has been placed at the lowest rank in a Washington-based Gallup poll, renowned for predicting U.S. election results and conducting the U.S. presidents' approval ratings.

World losing battle against TB, cautions WHO

May 13, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): One third of the world's population is suffering from tuberculosis, and the disease could become incurable if governments fail to act, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned.

Waheed meets Manmohan, commits to early polls in Maldives

May 12, 2012 at 9:54 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Mohamed Waheed, the new president of the Maldives, Saturday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here in his first-ever visit to India and is said to have committed to presidential polls in his country at the earliest.

Waheed, Manmohan discuss Maldivian polls, economic ties

May 12, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Mohamed Waheed, the new president of the Maldives, Saturday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here in his first-ever visit to India and discussed possible polls in the Indian Ocean island nation and bilateral economic ties.

India clears $660 mn deal for artillery guns

May 11, 2012 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Indian Army got a shot in the arm Friday with the defence ministry clearing its long-pending $660 million (Rs.3,000 crore) proposal to buy 145 ultra-light howitzer guns to add teeth to its ageing inventory.

Ajit Singh meets Manmohan Singh over Air India crisis

May 11, 2012 at 1:58 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): Union Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Friday met Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and apprised him about the latest developments on the Air India pilots' strike.

CRPF reaches out to tribals to combat Maoists

May 10, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Gajapati (Odisha), May 10(ANI): The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has launched a 'Civic Action Programme' to effectively combat Maoist threat and bridge the gap between the villagers and security personnel.

Tejinder Singh withdraws petition against Army Chief

May 10, 2012 at 1:43 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Retired Lt. Gen. Tejinder Singh on Thursday withdrew his petition from the Supreme Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the alleged misconduct of Army Chief General V.K. Singh.

Pilots urge Ajit Singh to start negotiations

May 10, 2012 at 10:54 AM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Under pressure from various quarters, the derecognised Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) Thursday appealed to Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh to open channels of negotiation and accused the Air India management of backtracking on its commitments.

Obama cites Dalip Singh Saund to laud Asian contribution

May 9, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Washington, May 9 (IANS) Citing the example of Dalip Singh Saund, the first Indian American elected to the US Congress, President Barack Obama has lauded the contribution of the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in building up America.

Air India sacks ten agitating pilots

May 8, 2012 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): Air India today sacked ten agitating pilots, de-recognised their union and sealed its offices, as around 160 of them failed to join duty.

Date of birth controversy could have been avoided, says Army chief

May 8, 2012 at 8:06 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 8 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff, General V.K. Singh, on Tuesday said the controversy over his date of birth could have been avoided.

Age row could have been avoided: Gen Singh

May 8, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 8 (IANS) Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh Tuesday said he wished the controversy over his age could have been avoided.

Ajit Singh terms Air India pilots' strike illegal

May 8, 2012 at 11:42 AM

New Delhi/Amritsar, May 8 (ANI): As schedules of national carrier Air India were disrupted with over 100 pilots reporting sick since midnight, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Tuesday reacted strongly, saying the pilot-strike is illegal, especially at time when the national carrier is making big losses despite a huge infusion of public money.

Army chief prays at Padmanabhaswamy temple

May 8, 2012 at 9:34 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 8 (IANS) Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh Tuesday prayed at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple and a nearby Ganapathy temple here.

Congress leaders meet PM, complain against 'vendetta politics' in Punjab

May 7, 2012 at 9:18 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Accusing the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Government in Punjab of practicing 'vendetta politics', Congress leaders from the state met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here on Monday, and asked him to look into the matter with some seriousness.

'2.7 bn consumers in developing countries dairy industry's next big opportunity'

May 7, 2012 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) With 50 percent of them living in India and China, 2.7 billion low-income consumers in developing countries are the dairy industry's next big growth opportunity due to an expected rise in prosperity, purchasing power and desire for packaged liquid dairy products (LDP), a new study says.

Government: Press release issued by army

May 7, 2012 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The central government Monday told the Delhi High Court that a March 5 press release, hurling allegations against retired Lt. Gen. Tejinder Singh, was issued by the army and it had no role in it.

Anushka 'infuriated' over link-ups rumors

May 7, 2012 at 3:58 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (ANI): Anushka Shrama has finally decided to do the talking about her alleged link-ups and how irritating such rumors are.

President's Cup: Boxer Devendro loses final to settle for silver

May 7, 2012 at 3:10 PM

Almaty (Kazakhstan), May 7 (IANS) India's Olympic-bound boxer L Devendro Singh (49kg) lost the title clash to Cuban boxer Yosvany Veitia and settled for the silver medal in the President's Cup.

Indian boxer Devendro in finals of President's Cup

May 6, 2012 at 4:22 PM

Almaty (Kazakhstan), May 6 (IANS) India's L. Devendro Singh entered the finals of 49 kg at the President's Cup boxing event here Sunday.

President, PM greet the nation on Buddha Purnima

May 5, 2012 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.

Pranab accepts S and P downgrade, cites coalition politics for policy paralysis

May 5, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Manila, May 5(ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday acknowledged the downgrading of country's outlook from stable to negative by international rating agency, Standard and Poor (S and P) and blamed the concerns of the coalition politics for delay in the implementation of policy measures.

PMO dismisses report about Gen Bikram Singh links to PM

May 4, 2012 at 11:34 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The Prime Minister's Office Friday dismissed as "scurrilous, irresponsible and mischievous", a media report about Army Chief-designate Lt Gen Bikram Singh or his wife being related to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh or his family.

India thrash Sri Lanka 11-0 in Junior Asia Cup

May 4, 2012 at 9:26 PM

Malacca (Malaysia), May 4 (IANS) India thrashed Sri Lanka 11-0 in their opening match of the 7th Junior Men's Asia Cup Hockey Tournament here Friday.

Salwa Judum never existed: Raman Singh

May 4, 2012 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, who arrived here Friday after the release of abducted district collector Alex Paul Menon a day earlier, said there was nothing like Salwa Judum against the Maoists in the state.

Raman Singh denies any secret deal with Maoists

May 4, 2012 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh Friday denied any secret agreement with Maoists in exchange for Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon and said that a panel has been constituted to look into the demands of the guerrillas.

Mumbai Indians beat Pune Warriors by one run

May 4, 2012 at 12:38 AM

Pune, May 3 (IANS) Mumbai Indians clinched a one-run victory over Pune Warriors in an Indian Premier League match at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Thursday.

Apex court mocks slow pace of probes against jailed Pakistanis

May 3, 2012 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Mocking the investigating agencies probing cases involving foreign nationals, particularly Pakistanis, for years together, the Supreme Court Thursday said criminal justice system in India may not be swift but has certainly not collapsed.

Indian American gets key Pentagon job

May 2, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Washington, May 2 (IANS) Indian American security expert Vikram J. Singh has been appointed to the key post of deputy assistant secretary of defence for South and Southeast Asia at the Pentagon.

Nupur Talwar moves apex court, challenges bail rejection

May 2, 2012 at 5:46 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Dentist Nupur Talwar, an accused in the murder of her teenaged daughter Aarushi and the family's domestic help Hemraj, Wednesday moved the Supreme Court against the rejection of her bail plea by a Ghaziabad court.

Indian-origin family of four found mysteriously dead in Melbourne home

May 1, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Sydney, May 1 (ANI): An Indian-origin family of four members, including two adults and two children, have reportedly been found dead at their home in Melbourne.

Army Chief defends letter written to PM

April 30, 2012 at 10:18 PM

Mumbai, Apr 30 (ANI): Defending the letter written by him to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in which he warned that the country's security is at stake, Chief of Army Staff, General V.K. Singh, on Monday said giving details of the preparedness to the Defence Minister and all those concerned is an ongoing process.

Rave parties back in Goa?

April 30, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Panaji, April 30 (IANS) Late night rave parties may again become the rage in Goa as the state government is trying to create special tourism zones where stringent sound pollution norms could be relaxed, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said here Monday.

Frieda Pinto makes bold style statement in red suit at film premiere

April 29, 2012 at 4:10 PM

London, Apr 29 (ANI): Frieda Pinto, who arrived at the premiere of her movie 'Trishna' in New York on Friday, showed exactly how to work business chic on the red carpet in a fitted Gucci suit.

Government given more time to respond to Tejinder's plea

April 27, 2012 at 10:34 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday granted a week's more time to the central government to respond to the plea of Lt. Gen. (retd) Tejinder Singh seeking directions to the army headquarters for withdrawing a March 5 press release containing serious allegations against him.

Yuvraj cheers for Pune Warriors

April 26, 2012 at 11:54 PM

Pune, April 26 (IANS) Pune Warriors Thursday had a surprise visitor in their former captain Yuvraj Singh, who cheered for the team from the dugout during their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Deccan Chargers.

Supreme Court reserves order on defamation case against army chief till May 5

April 26, 2012 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on a defamation case filed against Army Chief General V.K.Singh by Lt. General (retired) Tejinder Singh till May 5.

Cabinet okays banking laws amendment bill

April 26, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The cabinet Thursday okayed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill seeking to raise voting rights ceilings in private banks.

Can't interfere in AERA decisions: Ajit Singh

April 26, 2012 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Thursday justified the hikedcharges at the Delhi airport, saying they are needed as these had not been raised for the past many years.

Turkmenistan gas pipeline transit fee finalised: Minister

April 26, 2012 at 7:44 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India said Thursday it has almost finalised the transit fee with Afghanistan and Pakistan for import of gas from Turkmenistan through a pipeline that will pass through these two countries.

Court to rule on summoning of army chief May 5

April 26, 2012 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday will deliver on May 5 its order on a plea by Lt. Gen. (retd) Tejinder Singh seeking summoning of army chief Gen. V.K. Singh and initiation of defamation proceedings against him for allegedly accusing him of bribery.

Akhilesh against bringing chief minister's post under Lokayukta

April 26, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Lucknow, April 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Thursday ruled out bringing the chief minister's office within the ambit of the Lokayukta.

Brit party supporter gets life term for slashing Indian's throat in 2010

April 26, 2012 at 1:39 PM

London, Apr 26(ANI): A British National Party supporter has been sentenced to a life imprisonment for slitting an Indian- origin man's throat during Christmas two years ago.

Tejinder moves apex court for CBI probe on Army chief

April 25, 2012 at 5:21 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking a CBI probe into the role of Army chief General V.K. Singh into the alleged incident in which the Army was reported to be spying on Ministry of Defence (MoD) officials.

Story of an unsung hero from Uttarakhand (IANS Book Review)

April 25, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Book: 'Johaar Kinkar: Babu Ram Singh'; Author: Gajendra Singh Pangti; Publisher: Dolka Innovations, New Delhi; Pages: 128; Price: Rs.150

Mika has unique voice: Big B

April 23, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Singer Mika Singh has sung a peppy wedding song "Kammo" for Amitabh Bachchan in "Department", and the megastar is mighty impressed. He feels Mika has a unique voice.

SC dismissed PIL filled against appointment of Bikram Singh as the next Army Chief

April 23, 2012 at 5:45 PM

The Supreme Court (SC) today dismissed the plea filed by former defence officials and bureaucrat to restrain the appointment of Bikram Singh as the next Army Chief Lt. General Bikram Singh, who was nominated to succeed General V K Singh as the next Army Chief from May 31, 2012....................

SC dismissed PIL filled against appointment of Bikram Singh as the next Army Chief

April 23, 2012 at 5:45 PM

The Supreme Court (SC) today dismissed the plea filed by former defence officials and bureaucrat to restrain the appointment of Bikram Singh as the next Army Chief Lt. General Bikram Singh, who was nominated to succeed General V K Singh as the next Army Chief from May 31, 2012....................