Mainthna Inder Singh

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

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

Increase production of oil and coal, restrict gold consumption, says Chidambaram

June 17, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Monday said the only way to contain Current Account Deficit (CAD) is to increase the domestic production of oil and coal and restrain the consumption of gold.

Alliances work on faith, says Rajnath Singh

June 16, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Snubbing the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) shortly after it snapped ties with the BJP, party president Rajnath Singh said Sunday alliances work on the basis of faith.

Sports ministry mulls over a refined draft of anti-fixing law

June 14, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Dehradun, June 14 (ANI): Sports Minister Jitendra Singh has said his ministry is taking help from international Olympic committee (IOC) to improve the draft version of the anti-fixing law.

Blame men for menopause in women

June 14, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): A study led by an Indian biologist has seemed to found out what causes menopause in women, and they have narrowed it down to men.

After scaling Everest, Haryana twins to try more peaks

June 13, 2013 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Twin sisters from Haryana, Tashi Malik and Naungshi Malik, who recently scaled the highest peak in the world, Mt. Everest, now aim to summit the highest peaks on each of the seven continents.

Modi welcomes Advani's decision to stay on

June 11, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Gujarat Chief minister Narendra Modi Tuesday welcomed veteran BJP leader L.K. Advani's decision to stay on at his party posts.

Don't blame RSS for Advani's resignation: Rajnath Singh

June 11, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Rajnath Singh Tuesday rejected reports that the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) is responsible for veteran leader L.K. Advani's resignation from his party posts.

BJP parliamentary board rejects Advani's resignation

June 10, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The BJP's parliamentary board has rejected the resignation of party veteran L.K. Advani, BJP chief Rajnath Singh said Monday.

Rajnath rejects Advani's resignation

June 10, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) BJP president Rajnath Singh Monday refused to accept party leader L.K. Advani's resignation from organisational posts.

Aam Aadmi Party issues second list of 44 shortlisted nominees

June 8, 2013 at 11:05 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party Saturday issued its second list of 44 shortlisted candidates for 10 more constituencies of Delhi assembly, for which elections are scheduled later this year.

BJP to focus on women, youth in poll campaign

June 8, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Panaji, June 8 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will focus on the youth and women in its campaign for the next general elections, party president Rajnath Singh said here Saturday.

Modi maybe a factor for BJP, but not for Congress: Digvijay Singh

June 8, 2013 at 1:04 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (ANI): Congress Party general secretary Digvijay Singh on Saturday said that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is not a factor important enough for his party, but could be for the BJP and the media.

India thrash Nepal in south Asian basketball meet

June 2, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) India thrashed Nepal 109-26 in the FIBA Asia Championship qualifiers at the Thyagraj Indoor Stadium here Sunday.

Honey Singh's online channel gets over 1 lakh hits

May 27, 2013 at 4:37 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Rapper-music producer Honey Singh, who faced the ire of people for using vulgar lyrics in some of his songs, has become first individual Indian artist to get over one lakh hits on his online video channel.

I hang my head in shame, says sports minister

May 23, 2013 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Union Sports Minister Jitendra Singh Thursday said he was ashamed with the spot fixing scandal which hit the Indian Premier League (IPL) last week.

China accepts there are 'some problems with India' , but wants to resolve all issues peacefully

May 20, 2013 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Chinese Premier, Li Keqiang, alluding to recent skirmishes on their Himalayan border, acknowledged on Monday, that there were some problems with good friend India but said that the two Asian giants should take a leaf out of their vast history to resolve all issues peacefully.

Rajesh Pratap Singh collaborates with Shingora textiles

May 20, 2013 at 1:58 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Ace designer Rajesh Pratap Singh has collaborated with textile brand Shingora to launch its fall-winter 2013 collection.

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.

Himachal gets six chief parliamentary secretaries

May 13, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Shimla, May 13 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Monday expanded his team by administering the oath of office and secrecy to six chief parliamentary secretaries at a function in Shimla.

Himachal to get five new chief parliamentary secretaries

May 12, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Shimla, May 12 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh will Monday expand his team with the induction of five chief parliamentary secretaries and one parliamentary secretary, officials said here.

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.

What did NDA do for Sarabjit's release, asks Congress

May 3, 2013 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Congress Friday questioned what the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government did to ensure the release of Sarabjit Singh when it was in power, adding that the focus should now be on other Indians in Pakistani jails.

Sikhs in Malaysian town support Chinese-origin MP

May 2, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Singapore, May 2 (IANS) Ahead of the general elections in Malaysia, Sikhs in a town in the country's state of Perak have come out in support of their sitting Chinese-origin member of parliament.

Sarabjit's killing: Manish Tewari cancels dinner for national film award winners

May 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): In view of the anguish felt by the entire nation on the tragic and painful death of Sarabjit Singh, Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari has decided to cancel the dinner scheduled to be held today for the national film award winners as a mark of respect to the departed soul.

Security beefed up outside Pakistan embassy in New Delhi

May 2, 2013 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Security has been beefed up outside Pakistan embassy in New Delhi, following the death of Indian prisoner, Sarabjit Singh.

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.

Punjab town mourns Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Bhikhiwind (Punjab), May 2 (IANS) Sarabjit Singh's hometown Bhikhiwind Thursday mourned his death in a hospital in Lahore.

Sarabjit to get state-level funeral: Punjab government

May 2, 2013 at 8:44 AM

Chandigarh, May 2 (IANS) The Punjab government Thursday announced that Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner who died in a Lahore hospital after a brutal attack on him, would be given a state-level funeral after his body is handed over and brought back to India.

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.

Pak medical panel says Sarabjit will continue to be treated in country

April 29, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Lahore, Apr. 29 (ANI): The four-member medical panel has said that Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh who was injured by fellow inmates, would continue to be treated in Pakistan.

Will do everything to bring back Sarabjit, says India

April 28, 2013 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) As Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh battled for his life in a Lahore hospital, the Indian government Sunday said it would do everything it can to let him come home on humanitarian grounds.

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. ~

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.

NDA appeals to JPC members to reject 2G report

April 20, 2013 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Signalling its intention to target Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the 2G spectrum allocation issue in the second half of budget session starting Monday, the NDA Saturday questioned the "leak" of the JPC's draft report and called on panel members to reject its report.

Climate change negotiations painfully slow: PM

April 17, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Expressing concern over the slow progress of climate change negotiations, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said the goal of stabilising global temperatures at acceptable levels is nowhere in sight.

SP slams Mayawati on comments about 'beating' party workers

April 15, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Lucknow, April 15 (IANS) The ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh Monday cautioned BSP leader Mayawati and told her to control her diatribe against SP workers.

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.

Time to make India Congress-free: Modi

April 9, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) Observing that there was "unprecedented hatred and disgust" among the people for the central government, BJP leader Narendra Modi Tuesday said it was time to uproot the Congress which leads the coalition government at the centre.

Govt. looking into migration of Hindus from Pak to India: R.P.N Singh

April 9, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Apr 9 (ANI): Minister of State for Home R.P.N Singh today said the government is looking into the issue of migration of Hindus from Pakistan to India.

Govt. looking into migration of Hindus from Pak to India: R.P.N Singh

April 9, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Apr 9 (ANI): Minister of State for Home R.P.N Singh today said the government is looking into the issue of migration of Hindus from Pakistan to India.

'Economic development should follow compulsion of sustainability ': Manmohan Singh

April 5, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Friday advocated optimum utilization of available natural resources in order to attain desirable and sustainable economic development...

'Economic development must be environmentally sustainable': Manmohan Singh

April 5, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Apr 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Friday advocated optimal use of scarce natural resources to achieve sustainable economic development.

Digvijay Singh takes on Narendra Modi over Gujarat development claims

April 3, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Nagpur, Apr 3 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh has criticised Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for taking credit for development of the state.

Groping for a 'solution' in Afghanistan

April 1, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi,April 1 (ANI): Nearly a decade ago I was listening to former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral addressing a think tank in the national capital on the international situation, particularly in our neighbourhood.

Himachal to cut 'wasteful expenditure' to fix loan liability

March 17, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Shimla, March 17 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's loan liability by the end of this fiscal (2012-13) is likely to be over Rs.28,513 crore, and the government plans to fix it by cutting "wasteful expenditure", Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has said.

Ram Singh died due to hanging: medical report

March 12, 2013 at 2:46 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Ram Singh, the alleged mastermind of the Delhi gang-rape, died due to hanging in Tihar Jail, a doctor who took part in the autopsy said Tuesday.

Vijender to be punished if found guilty: Sports minister

March 11, 2013 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Sports minister Jitendra Singh Monday said Olympic bronze medal-winning boxer Vijender Singh would be punished for his role in a drug scandal in Punjab, if found guilty.

Delhi cop accidentally shoots himself

March 8, 2013 at 10:51 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A 45-year-old Delhi Police constable was injured after accidentally shooting himself with his own service weapon, police said Friday.

Brand tie-ups not marketing gimmick: Rajesh Pratap Singh (With Image)

March 7, 2013 at 2:19 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Ace designer Rajesh Pratap Singh, the first brand ambassador for Woolmark in India, says he collaborates with brands only when it makes sense.

Mystery over Punjab police official's death

March 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Tarn Taran (Punjab), March 6 (IANS) The Punjab police Wednesday launched an investigation into the mysterious death of a junior police officer who was found dead near village Jiowala in this frontier district.

Parliament adjourned over policeman's killing, petrol prices (Third Lead)

March 5, 2013 at 3:23 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were disrupted and adjounred for the day Tuesday as members protested the petrol price hike and the killing of a police officer in Uttar Pradesh.

Petrol price hike rocks houses, Lok Sabha adjourned for the day

March 5, 2013 at 12:58 PM

The hike in petrol prices and killing of a police officer in U.P. rocked both the housed today. Amid the much protest and agitation by the members, Lok Sabha disrupted for the whole day whereas Rajya Sabha adjourned for 2.p.m.

As the house started today

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day, Rajya Sabha till 2 p.m.

March 5, 2013 at 12:35 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were disrupted Tuesday as members protested the petrol price hike and the killing of a police officer in Uttar Pradesh.

Modi hogs limelight at BJP meet, may be taken into parliamentary board (Second Intro Roundup)

March 2, 2013 at 10:43 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, favoured as a prime ministerial candidate by many in the BJP, hogged the limelight at the national council meeting here Saturday even as president Rajnath Singh asked the party ranks to be prepared for early Lok Sabha polls.

BJP meet heaps praise on Modi, asks cadre to work for polls

March 1, 2013 at 10:19 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) In an indication of his growing stature within the Bharatiya Janata Party, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi came in for special praise at its national executive meeting Friday as party chief Rajnath Singh termed the atmosphere favourable for the party in the next general elections.

Chidambaram to present India's 82nd budget, personal 8th

February 27, 2013 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Finance Minister P. Chidambaram was set to present India's 82nd national budget in the Lok Sabha Thursday that will be the eighth such personal exercise for him -- two short of the record of 10 set by former prime minister Morarji Desai.

Strike hits Punjab, Haryana; one killed

February 20, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 20 (IANS) The nationwide strike hit normalcy in Punjab and Haryana Wednesday as public transport kept off the roads and banks remained shut. A Haryana Roadways employee was killed in an accident as he and his colleagues were commencing their protest.

Roadways worker killed as strike begins in Haryana

February 20, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Ambala (Haryana), Feb 20 (IANS) The nationwide strike call given by various trade unions started on a tragic note after a Haryana Roadways employee was crushed under the wheels of a state roadways transport bus here early Wednesday.

Three Manipur rebel outfits sign peace accords

February 13, 2013 at 5:37 PM

Imphal, Feb 13 (IANS) In a first step towards ushering in peace in insurgency-ravaged Manipur, a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed Wednesday between the central and Manipur governments and three secessionist outfits.

BJP condemns Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad for his 'undignified' comment on Advani

February 4, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 3 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday condemned Congress general secretary Shakeel Ahmad's comment on L. K. Advani, saying he had gone beyond all standards of political propriety.

PM's wife flags-off cancer awareness walk

February 3, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur along with Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today flagged off the sixth annual "Walk for Life", aimed at raising cancer awareness and issues around palliative care.

Sikh community in US seeks gun-control measures

February 2, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) A Sikh group has urged communities of all faiths to observe Feb 5, marking six months of the Aug 5 shooting at a Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, with a call to lawmakers to pass gun control measures.

Will pursue Verma panel's suggestions promptly: PM

January 30, 2013 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday assured Justice J.S. Verma that the government would be prompt in pursuing the recommendations of the committee he headed on sexual assault cases against women.

'Beating the Retreat' brings the curtains down on 2013 Republic Day celebrations

January 29, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 29 (ANI): Lilting martial tunes and massed pipes and drum bands reverberated the air, while the majestic Raisina Hills was lit up as part of the 'Beating the Retreat' ceremony here on Tuesday, bringing the curtains down on the 2013 Republic Day celebrations.

Modi meets Rajnath Singh, discussed about the 'Mission 2014'

January 27, 2013 at 4:53 PM

Gujarat Chief Minister and the top contender in the BJP for the post of Prime Minister in the coming election today meet newly elected party president Rajnath Singh. However it has not been detailed about the meeting however it has been mentioned that the strategy for 2014 general election.

Narendra Modi calls on BJP president Rajnath Singh, congratulates him

January 27, 2013 at 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi met BJP president Rajnath Singh here today and congratulate him for his new responsibility.

Advani congratulates Rajnath Singh on his being elected BJP president

January 23, 2013 at 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Congratulating Rajnath Singh on his election as the next BJP president, senior party leader L.K. Advani said the former now held the responsibility of leading the BJP to victory in the 2014 general elections.

Narendra Modi congratulates Rajnath Singh

January 23, 2013 at 10:48 AM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Rajnath Singh, who is all set to return as the BJP national president.

'Wished my body to be covered by the BJP flag', says emotional Kalyan Singh on return

January 21, 2013 at 5:44 PM

Lucknow, Jan. 21 (ANI): Rejoicing about his dream to be with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) till his last breath, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh on Monday described himself as fortunate that the party has again shown faith in him.

Ranji Trophy: Services keep Mumbai at bay, Saurashtra in final

January 20, 2013 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Services kept Mumbai bowlers at bay to take the semi-final of the Ranji Trophy into the reserve sixth day here Sunday. In Rajkot, Saurashtra qualified for the final for the first time in 75 years after thrashing Punjab by 229 runs in the other semi-final.

Ranji Trophy: Harbhajan leads Punjab's comeback

January 19, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Rajkot, Jan 19 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh led Punjab's comeback against Saurashtra in the semifinal on the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.

Ranji Trophy: Punjab in trouble, trail by 183 runs

January 18, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Rajkot, Jan 18 (IANS) Saurashtra took a giant step towards qualifying for the final of the Ranji Trophy after they reduced Punjab to 294 for nine at stumps on day three of the semi-final here Friday.

PM greets nation on Lohri, Makar Sankranti

January 13, 2013 at 10:33 AM

New Delhi, Jan.13 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has greeted the nation on the occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal.

Woman kills paramour for eyeing her daughter

January 9, 2013 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) A woman and her brother were arrested for allegedly killing her paramour as he wanted to develop a relationship with her daughter, police said Wednesday.

Tata Chairman Cyrus Mistry calls on Manmohan Singh

January 9, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 9 (ANI): Chairman of Tata Sons Ltd., Cyrus Mistry, called on Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here on Wednesday.

Congress waiting for JMM proposal on possible Govt. formation in Jharkhand

January 8, 2013 at 5:43 PM

Ranchi, Jan. 8 (ANI): Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee (JPCC) chief Pradip Balmuchu on Tuesday said that his party would decide the future course of action only after Shibu Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), which has finally withdrawn support to the BJP-led Arjun Munda Government, comes forward with its proposal.

S.K. Sarkar new water resources secretary

January 8, 2013 at 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) S.K. Sarkar, additional secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training, has been appointed the new secretary of the Ministry of Water Resources.

Asian-origin teen jailed for attacking boy saving girlfriend

January 7, 2013 at 9:35 PM

London, Jan 7 (IANS) An Asian-origin teenager has been awarded a seven-year sentence for repeatedly stabbing a university student while trying to defend his girlfriend during a violent gang attack.

Philippine police rescues kidnapped Indian businessman

January 5, 2013 at 10:39 AM

Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): Philippine police has reportedly rescued a kidnapped Indian businessman whose severed finger was delivered to his family.

Infosys Prize awarded to scientists, scholars

January 3, 2013 at 11:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Infosys Science Foundation Thursday honoured seven winners of the Infosys Prize 2012 across six categories spanning science and humanities at a simple ceremony here.

Manish Paul turns computer hacker for 'Mickey Virus'

December 30, 2012 at 3:17 PM

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Popular television anchor Manish Paul is set to make his Bollywood debut with a comedy thriller "Mickey Virus", where he plays a computer hacker. The film hits the screens May 17.

(After 1) Yoga can tackle psychological disorders

December 30, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Haridwar, Dec 30 (IANS) Researchers at the Dev Sanskriti University here say that a holistic way involving yoga and herbal medicines can combat psychological disorders.

Legal structures on water inadequate: PM

December 28, 2012 at 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Noting that India already faces water scarcity, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said the legal structures dealing with water were inadequate and called for a national legal framework on general principles of water.

Lt. Gov. slams police for lapse, crackdown on protesters

December 24, 2012 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) After cutting short his visit to the US, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Tejendra Khanna slammed Delhi Police Monday for the "security lapse" and the crackdown on protesters after the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus in south Delhi.

Gang-rape: Two police officers suspended

December 24, 2012 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Two Delhi Police officers have been suspended for not stopping the bus with tinted windows in which a 23-year-old woman was raped, Lt. Governor Tejendra Khanna announced Monday.

Shimla court acquits Virbahdra, wife in corruption case

December 24, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Shimla, Dec 24 (IANS) A court here Monday acquitted Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister-designate Virbhadra Singh and his wife Pratibha Singh in a corruption case.

Virbhadra Singh may take oath Dec 25

December 23, 2012 at 9:25 AM

Shimla, Dec 23 (IANS) Congress veteran Virbhadra Singh is likely to take oath as the next Himachal Pradesh chief minister Dec 25, a senior party leader said here Sunday. This will be his sixth term in the post.

Delhi gang-rape: Three policemen suspended for negligence

December 22, 2012 at 11:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Six days after a 23-year old woman was brutally tortured and gang-raped, three policemen were suspended for dereliction of duty that night, police said Saturday.

Rehman Malik invites Manmohan Singh to Pakistan

December 16, 2012 at 7:02 AM

New Delhi. Dec. 15 (ANI): Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Saturday invited Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to Pakistan and said that the people of the neighbouring country would love to see him.

Namdhari sect chief dies in Punjab

December 13, 2012 at 11:08 PM

Ludhiana, Dec 13 (IANS) Namdhari sect chief, Satguru Sri Jagjit Singh Thursday died in a hospital here following prolonged illness, doctors said.

MPs want more money to states investing in green energy

December 12, 2012 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) A cross-party delegation of members of parliament, part of Climate Parliament group, Wednesday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to demand additional central assistance to states investing in renewable energy.

Namdhari, Tyagi sent to judicial custody till Dec 13

December 7, 2012 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday sent Sukhdev Singh Namdhari and his PSO Sachin Tyagi, booked for the murder of Hardeep Singh, brother of slain liquor baron Ponty Chadha, to judicial custody till Dec 13.

A gentle colossus passes away

December 6, 2012 at 11:24 AM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (ANI): The passing away of Inder Kumar Gujral is no small event in the long and turbulent history of young India that was born on August 15, 1947. He came from an area-Punjab-that had suffered and borne the brunt of that violent partition and painful birth of a nation, even as Jawaharlal Nehru dwelt on it philosophically by saying: "At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom". That was not so in North India - particularly in Punjab and North West Frontier Province.

Delhi cops to quiz Namdhari for two more days

December 5, 2012 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) A Delhi court Wednesday extended for two more days the police custody of Sukhdev Singh Namdhari, booked for the shooting of Hardeep Singh, brother of slain liquor baron Ponty Chadha.

UP Assembly remembers Gujral's simplicity

December 4, 2012 at 8:20 PM

Lucknow, Dec 4 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh assembly Tuesday paid glowing tributes to former prime minister Inder Kumar Gujral, recalling his simplicity and love for the common man as well as efforts to better relations with Pakistan.

Parliament adjourned after paying tribute to former PM Gujral

December 3, 2012 at 12:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (ANI): Parliament was today adjourned for the day after paying rich tributes to former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral, who passed away on November 30.

Parliament adjourned as tribute to Gujral

December 3, 2012 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were adjourned for the day Monday after paying tributes to former prime minister Inder Kumar Gujral, who died Nov 30.

Namdhari's police custody extended till Dec 5

December 2, 2012 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) A Delhi court Sunday extended for three more days the police custody of Sukhdev Singh Namdhari who was booked for the murder of Hardeep Singh, brother of slain liquor baron Ponty Chadha.

Parliament to be adjourned Monday as tribute to Gujral

December 2, 2012 at 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Both houses of parliament will be adjourned for the day Monday after paying tributes to former prime minister Inder Kumar Gujral, who died Nov 30.

Agro-Tech begins in Chandigarh; overseas farmers to visit

December 1, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 1 (IANS) Farmers from various states and other countries, agriculture experts, scientists and industrialists will be part of the 10th edition of the Agro-Tech fair which started at the Parade Ground here Saturday.