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

Manmohan Singh to visit U.S. later this year

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has accepted an invitation from President Barack Obama to visit the United States later this year.

Friendship results in great work with Rahman: Bharatbala (With Image)

May 16, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Tamil director Bharatbala says that friendship is the pillar of the relationship he shares with Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman, with whom he has teamed up again in forthcoming Tamil romantic-drama "Mariyaan".

India to attend Fiji sugar meet

May 15, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Suva, May 15 (IANS) India will take part in a five-day meet in Fiji where local and international sugar researchers will share information on "erianthus", a sugar hybrid, the government said Wednesday.

Big banners don't entail compromises: Atul Sabharwal

May 14, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) It's a misconception that a director has to compromise with his or her ideas while working with a big banner, says "Aurangzeb" director Atul Sabharwal and admits that under the umbrella of a big name "you are protected".

SC raps J&K over lack of foresight in Sanaullah attack

May 8, 2013 at 11:53 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday frowned on the failure of the Jammu and Kashmir government to anticipate the possibility of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah being attacked in jail in the wake of the death of Sarabjit Singh after being assaulted in a Lahore jail.

SC raps J&K over lack of foresight in Sanaullah attack

May 8, 2013 at 1:37 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday frowned on the failure of the Jammu and Kashmir government to anticipate the possibility of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah being attacked in jail in the wake of the death of Sarabjit Singh after being assaulted in a Lahore jail.

Venkaiah Naidu welcomes unveiling of NTR's statue in Parliament(Update)

May 7, 2013 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader M. Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday expressed his delight after the unveiling of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N T Rama Rao's statue in Parliament, saying it is the happiest day for the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the people of the state.

Sarabjit's kin to move to an International Court

May 5, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Bhikiwind, Mar 5 (ANI): Family of slain Sarabjit Singh on Sunday said that they would move an International Court of Justice over the death of the Indian prisoner in Pakistan following a brutal attack by jail inmates.

Khurshid briefs Mulayam on China strategy

May 3, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Friday met Samajwadi Paty chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and briefed him on the government's stand and strategy on tackling the Chinese incursion in Ladakh.

For Pakistan, Sarabjit was always Manjit

May 3, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Bhikhiwind (Punjab), May 3 (IANS) Sarabjit Singh in India, Manjit Singh in Pakistan. For the man, who was given a state funeral here Thursday after having been brutally attacked in a Lahore jail where he was on death row, it was really all about a name.

Manmohan Singh weakest PM, Advani says again

May 2, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Del May 2 (IANS) BJP leader L.K. Advani Thursday launched a diatribe against Manmohan Singh, again calling him the weakest prime minister who is running the most corrupt government.

India to give Rs.25 lakh for Sarabjit's family

May 2, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India Thursday announced Rs.25 lakh for Sarabjit Singh's family from the Prime Minister's Relief Fund.

Sarabjit Singh dies in Lahore hospital

May 2, 2013 at 3:00 AM

Islamabad, May 2 (IANS) Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who was admitted to a Lahore hospital after being savagely attacked in jail, died Thursday, a media report said.

Sarabjit Singh is dead

May 2, 2013 at 2:52 AM

Islamabad, May 2 (IANS) Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who was admitted to a Lahore hospital after being viciously attacked in jail, is dead, a media report said Thursday.

Sarabjit's condition 'serious and critical': government

May 2, 2013 at 1:16 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The condition of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who is in an intensive care unit in a Pakistan hospital, remains "serious and critical", the Indian external affairs ministry said Wednesday night.

Send Sarajbit to third country for treatment

May 1, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Expressing concern at death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh's deteriorating condition, India has proposed to Pakistan to send him to a third country for "proper treatment" and said "every endeavour" should be made to save his life.

Sri Lanka posing a challenge to Kerala ayurveda

April 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Guruvayoor (Kerala), April 28 (IANS) Its decades long ethnic conflict over, Sri Lanka is steadily emerging as a major competitor to Kerala's ayurvedic system of medicine, a leading industry expert says.

Attack on Sarabjit Singh very sad: PM

April 27, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said the murderous attack on Indian death row prisoner in Pakistan Sarabjit Singh was "very sad".

Sarabjit still critical, kin seek Pakistan visa

April 27, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Amritsar/Lahore, April 27 (IANS) The condition of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, admitted to a Lahore hospital after being brutally assaulted by fellow inmates, continued to be critical Saturday, even as his family demanded Pakistani visas to visit him.

Sarabjit Singh assaulted by prison inmates in Lahore

April 26, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Lahore, April 26 (IANS) Inmates attacked and seriously injured Sarabjit Singh, an Indian death row convict in a prison here Friday, officials said. He was rushed to a hospital.

French live show 'Mana' comes to India

April 25, 2013 at 3:48 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) French live show "Mana", which has been staged in the US, Japan, Thailand and Turkey, will open to Indian audiences at Kingdom of Dreams in Gurgaon, starting May 14.

Legendary playback singer Shamshad Begum dies in Mumbai at 94

April 24, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (ANI): Veteran playback singer Shamshad Begum, one of the first in the Hindi film industry has died at her Mumbai residence. She was 94.

Don't believe government interfered in CBI report: SP

April 23, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Tuesday said his party did not believe that the Congress-led central government has interfered with the CBI report on the coal block allocation scam.

Rajya Sabha debates women's safety, BJP demands death penalty for rapists(Update: Rajasabha)

April 22, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): The second half of the Budget Session of Parliament resumed on Monday afternoon with the opposition confronting the government on various issues, including the brutal rape of a five-year-old girl in Delhi.

Janet Jackson's Muslim husband had love affair with ex-playboy star

April 21, 2013 at 3:08 PM

London, April 21 (ANI): Pop Star Janet Jackson's new billionaire husband, Wissam Al Mana, had a steamy love affair with a former playboy stripper.

Andhra to supply nine food items for Rs.185 to poor

April 11, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Hyderabad, April 11 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government Thursday launched a new scheme to supply a basket of nine essential commodities to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in the state.

Tamil film industry more open to fresh stories: Bharatbala (Interview)

April 11, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Chennai, April 11 (IANS) As much as Tamil audiences root for commercial films, they are open to fresh stories too, says Tamil filmmaker Bharatbala, who has made his upcoming film "Mariyaan" for this reason.

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.

Draco Rosa launches new disc

March 20, 2013 at 11:37 AM

San Juan, March 20 (IANS/EFE) After a two-year battle against cancer, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Draco Rosa launched Tuesday his new album "Vida" (Life) on which he teams up with 16 artists including Ricky Martin, Shakira and Alejandro Sanz.

Italy's decision not to send its two marines to India is unacceptable: PM

March 12, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 12 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday said Italy's decision not to send two marines charged with the killing of two Indian fishermen off the coast of Kerala last year back is unacceptable.

Stringent action, in case of irregularities: PM

March 6, 2013 at 12:51 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said stringent action would be taken, if any irregularities are found in the Rs.52,000-crore farm loan waiver scheme of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.

Impose taxes on corruption: Suniel Shetty

March 1, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Mumbai, Mar 1 (IANS) Reacting to the imposition of 10 percent surcharge by the government on those who earn more than Rs.1 crore a year, actor Suniel Shetty says the government should start imposing tax on corruption.

Janet Jackson got married last year

February 26, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 26 (IANS) Singer Janet Jackson has revealed that she has already married businessman Wissam Al Mana.

Army will never carry out a coup: Gen. V.K. Singh

February 16, 2013 at 11:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Former Indian Army chief General (retd.) V.K. Singh Saturday said the army will never carry out a coup; it will only defend the nation.

Ponty Chadha case: Court issues production warrants against accused

February 16, 2013 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) A Delhi court, taking cognizance of the charge sheet filed by the police in the murder case of liquor baron Ponty Chadha and his brother, Saturday issued production warrants against Uttarakhand minorities commission's sacked chairman S.S. Namdhari and other accused.

Legal luminaries require comprehensive understanding of complexities of global economy: PM

February 16, 2013 at 12:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 16 (ANI): Asserting that there are newer challenges that the legal fraternity faces as the Indian economy expands and integrates with the global economy, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday said our legal luminaries today require a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of an interdependent and global economy.

Goa BJP shuns delegation to PM on mining ban

February 15, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Panaji, Feb 15 (IANS) The Goa BJP refused to be part of a Sharad Pawar-led delegation to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's office to resolve the state's mining crisis, the BJP state president said Friday.

Tamil Nadu-Karnataka consensus on Cauvery is PM's task: BJP

February 7, 2013 at 9:47 PM

Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh Thursday faulted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for not working out a consensus between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka on the Cauvery river water dispute by calling the heads of these two states for a meeting.

Beyonce to perform at Rock in Rio 2013

February 5, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 5 (IANS/EFE) Beyonce, one of the world's top pop queens, will be the main opening-night attraction at Rock in Rio 2013, to be held between Sep 13-22, the organizers said Monday.

Tattoos may increase risk of skin cancer: Doctors

February 4, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Tattooing, so popular among the young, can increase the risk of skin cancer, say doctors.

India to meet domestic mitigation goal of reducing emissions by 2020: PM

January 31, 2013 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday said India is committed to meeting its domestic mitigation goal of reducing the emissions intensity of our GDP by 20-25 percent by 2020.

Case against eatery for martyrs' names on napkins

January 30, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Lucknow, Jan 30 (IANS) A case was filed against an eatery here Wednesday for allegedly demeaning the Kakori martyrs and the Indian national anthem, police said.

Pakistan's Sikh community growing insecure following kidnapping incidents

January 28, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Peshawar, Jan. 28 (ANI): There is a growing feeling of insecurity amongst the Sikh community in Pakistan following the kidnapping of two Sikhs from Peshawar and Khyber Agency during the last several weeks.

Chicago choir enthralls audience with 'Jana Gana Mana'

January 27, 2013 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Emmy Award winning choir Chicago Children enthralled audiences by singing the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' at the India Islamic Cultural Centre here.

Digvijay Singh launches counter-offensive against BJP protests

January 24, 2013 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 24 (ANI): Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Thursday launched a counter-offensive against BJP protests against Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's 'Saffron Terror' remark.

Rajnath Singh faces electoral, party challenges as BJP chief (Roundup)

January 23, 2013 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Rajnath Singh began his new innings as the BJP president Wednesday amid mounting organisational and electoral challenges for the party ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Delhi gang-rape case: Hearing to begin in fast-track court today

January 21, 2013 at 10:56 AM

New Delhi, Jan. 21 (ANI): The hearing of the December 16, 2012 gangrape-cum-murder case of a 23-year-old medical student will be held in a fast track court from today.

Another star wife focuses on interiors

January 14, 2013 at 6:01 PM

M0umbai, Jan 14 (IANS) What's with film actors' wives and the business of interior design and products?

Janet Jackson 'engaged' to Qatari beau

December 27, 2012 at 11:49 AM

New York, Dec. 27 (ANI): Janet Jackson has reportedly gotten engaged to her Qatari billionaire boyfriend Wissam Al Mana.

Manmohan, Putin meeting reschedules over Delhi Gang rape outrage

December 24, 2012 at 1:03 PM

The pre-decided meeting between Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is at present in New Delhi as a guest, has been rescheduled due to ongoing protests in the national capital seeking justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, who had been raped and assaulted in a moving bus by a group of six vagabonds on 17th Dec 2012......................

Manmohan-Putin meet rescheduled due to Delhi gang-rape protests

December 24, 2012 at 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): Concerned over the ongoing protests in the national capital seeking justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, the government on Monday rescheduled the meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Virbhadra named next Himachal chief minister

December 22, 2012 at 10:45 PM

Shimla, Dec 22 (IANS) Virbhadra Singh will be the next chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, a senior Congress leader announced here Saturday. This will be his sixth term in the post.

BJP targets Digvijay Singh for vowing to take revenge against Gadkari

December 21, 2012 at 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): Taking potshots at Digvijay Singh over his remark that he would do more research about Nitin Gadkari's businesses, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday said the Congress General Secretary must do his homework well before making all these kinds of insinuations in the public domain.

Digvijay Singh granted bail in defamation case filed by Gadkari

December 21, 2012 at 11:49 AM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): A Delhi Court on Friday granted bail to Congress leader Digvijay Singh in connection with the defamation case filed by BJP President Nitin Gadkari.

ASEAN-India Summit: PM says FTA in services, investments a valuable milestone achieved

December 20, 2012 at 8:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday said the conclusion of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in services and investment represents a valuable milestone in the ASEAN-India relationship.

IOC tells Randhir Singh to stop 'illegal activities' in IOA

December 20, 2012 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has asked its Indian member, Randhir Singh, to ensure that "illegitimate individuals" don't function as office-bearers of the suspended Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

No relief for Mulayam, Akhilesh in disproportionate assets case

December 13, 2012 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) In a setback to Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mulayam Singh Yadav and his sons, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and Prateek Yadav, the Supreme Court Thursday declined to revisit its earlier order directing a CBI probe into allegations of corruption against them.

No relief for Mulayam, Akhilesh in disproportionate assets case

December 13, 2012 at 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) In a setback to Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mulayam Singh Yadav and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, the Supreme Court Thursday declined to recall its earlier order of directing a CBI probe into the allegation of their possessing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income.

Bala carries a hypnotizing aura: Vedhika (Interview)

December 6, 2012 at 1:08 PM

Chennai, Dec 6 (IANS) Southern actress Vedhika C. Kumar will soon be seen in Tamil period-drama "Paradesi", directed by Bala Pazhanisaamy, and she feels that the hypnotizing aura of the filmmaker brings out exactly what he wants from his actors.

IOA blames Randhir for suspension, goes ahead with elections

December 5, 2012 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Wednesday blamed its outgoing secretary general Randhir Singh for the mess it is in and decided to go ahead with its elections despite being suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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.

PM unveils direct cash transfer scheme, pitches for inclusion

November 26, 2012 at 11:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) In an ambitious policy initiative that could prove to be a game?changer for UPA?II, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday announced direct cash payout of subsidies to beneficiaries from Jan 1, 2013.

Ex?CAG official questions 2G loss figure

November 23, 2012 at 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Questioning the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) figure of 2G allocation losses of Rs.1.76 lakh crore, former CAG official R.P. Singh Friday said he was merely asked to sign the report and that the "presumed losses" were recoverable.

Manmohan Singh says, 'Government is ready to discuss all issues in Parliament' (Update: Manmohan)

November 22, 2012 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 22 (ANI): Amid the beginning of the Winter Session of Parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday appealed for cooperation from all the political parties and said that the government is ready to discuss all the issues on floor of both the houses.

Indian Peeping Tom 1st man banned from all UK McDonald's outlets

November 20, 2012 at 12:42 PM

London, Nov. 20 (ANI): An Indian man has been become the first Peeping Tom to be barred from every McDonald's in England and Wales, after he was caught spying on two ladies in the restaurant's toilets.

Asian?origin Peeping Tom banned from McDonald's

November 19, 2012 at 9:47 PM

London, Nov 19 (IANS) An Asian?origin Briton has been banned from every McDonald's in England and Wales after being caught spying on two women in the restaurant's toilets.

President, PM greet nation on Diwali

November 12, 2012 at 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President M. Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh greeted the nation on Diwali Monday. President Mukherjee urged the countrymen to "try and celebrate a pollution-free Diwali".

Court order on Gadkari's plea Nov 17

November 2, 2012 at 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday fixed Nov 17 to pronounce its order on a plea filed by BJP chief Nitin Gadkari seeking initiation of proceedings against Congress leader Digvijay Singh for alleged defamation.

PM asks team to remove hurdles to infrastructure funding (Roundup)

November 1, 2012 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Infrastructure is key to India's development and any hurdle that slows investments into this area must be removed, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told his 77-member ministerial team Thursday in their first meeting since last week's reshuffle.

Government withdraws RTI Act amendments

November 1, 2012 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Under pressure from UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, the Manmohan Singh government Thursday withdrew the controversial amendments aimed at diluting the Right To Information (RTI) Act.

Focus on infrastructure, PM tells ministers

November 1, 2012 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday told his 77-member council of ministers at its first meeting since Sunday's reshuffle that infrastructure development and overcoming hurdles that slow down investment should be areas of focus.

Two lakh to sing national anthem at INLD rally

October 31, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 31 (IANS) Over 200,000 people will sing the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' at a rally in Haryana, opposition Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) announced here Wednesday.

I respect the media: Virbhadra Singh (Third Lead)

October 24, 2012 at 6:15 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.

Kejriwal is like 'unguided expired missile': Naqvi

October 20, 2012 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20: Bharatiya Janata Party senior leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today referred to anti-graft crusader Arvind Kejriwal as an "unguided expired missile", saying that people who make sweeping statements on the basis of incomplete information never succeed.

Ignore Kejriwal, he will get tired and shut up: Mulayam

October 18, 2012 at 5:18 PM

Lucknow, Oct 18 (IANS) The best way to handle India Against Corruption (IAC) leader Arvind Kejriwal is to ignore him till he gets tired of repeating his charges and becomes silent, said Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Thursday.

Singer Draco Rosa is cancer-free

October 18, 2012 at 12:06 PM

San Juan, Oct 18 (IANS/EFE) Puerto Rican singer Draco Rosa is cancer-free after more than 18 months of treatment, his representative, Angelo Medina, announced Wednesday.

'Food security is a key challenge for the world': Manmohan Singh

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 16 (ANI): Asserting that food security is a key challenge for the world, particularly in an increasingly climate vulnerable world, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said there is a need to build a movement to conserve traditional varieties of crops.

Shekhar Kapur to make film on Armenian genocide? (Movie Snippets)

October 15, 2012 at 3:24 PM

Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur says he might be tempted to make a movie on the 1915 Armenian genocide.

Digvijay defends Salman Khurshid

October 15, 2012 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Activist turned politician Arvind Kejriwal was left with no issues to take up against Law Minister Salman Khurshid, Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh said Monday.

Reformist Manmohan Singh presents a new face

October 5, 2012 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Ministers and secretaries in attendance at cabinet meetings in the last few weeks are seeing an entirely new and unfamiliar face of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh -- a man driven by an idea and a determination to carry it through, brooking no dissent.

Gadkari files defamation case against Digvijay Singh (Third Lead)

October 1, 2012 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Nitin Gadkari Monday filed a defamation case against Congress leader Digvijay Singh for dragging his name into alleged irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks.

Janet, Mana plan a grand wedding?

September 29, 2012 at 8:42 AM

Los Angeles, Sep 29 (IANS) Singer Janet Jackson and fiance Wissam al Mana are reportedly planning to tie the knot next year and plan to make it a grand event.

Easter Island statues 'have bodies too'

September 22, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Melbourne, September 22 (ANI): A dig at Rano Raraku, the mine where Easter Island's statues were hewn out of rock, is casting new light on a remarkable discovery forgotten for decades.

1962 can't be repeated: Indian Army chief

September 19, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) There can be no repeat of 1962, when China defeated India in war, army chief General Bikram Singh said Wednesday.

Court rejects plea to cancel ex-army chief's bail

September 19, 2012 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) A Delhi court Wednesday rejected the plea of Lt. Gen. (retd) Tejinder Singh for cancellation of bail of former army chief Gen. V.K. Singh in a defamation case.

Poverty rising in Bihar: BJP MP's survey

September 15, 2012 at 1:08 PM

Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) If one were to go by a sample survey done by a BJP MP in Bihar, the number of poor in the state has gone up by five million since Nitish Kumar became chief minister in 2005 with some of the flagship welfare schemes failing to make an impact.

Court order on plea against V.K. Singh's bail Sep 19

September 10, 2012 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday reserved its order till Sep 19 on the plea of Lt. Gen. (retd) Tejinder Singh seeking the cancellation of bail of former army chief V.K. Singh in a defamation case.

PM blames BJP for parliament disruption, says it's a 'negation of democracy'

September 7, 2012 at 4:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Friday blamed the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for disrupting the Monsoon Session of Parliament over the coal blocks allocation issue, and described the inactivity as "a negation of democracy".

Manmohan ineffectual, presides over corrupt government: US daily

September 5, 2012 at 12:25 PM

Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has been described as "a dithering, ineffectual bureaucrat presiding over a deeply corrupt government" by a leading US daily that said his reputation was damaged by the "accusation that he looked the other way and remained silent as his cabinet colleagues filled their own pockets".

Parliament impasse continues over coalgate, both houses adjourned till noon

September 4, 2012 at 11:29 AM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (ANI): The deadlock in Parliament over the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) report on coal blocks allocation continued yet again on Tuesday with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led opposition sticking to its demand for Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's resignation.

PM has no right to silence: BJP

September 3, 2012 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Keeping up its attack on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the alleged faulty allocation of coal blocks, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday said maintaining silence is a privilege not available to the head of government.

Coalgate: 'Govt. followed due procedure of law', says Bansal

September 3, 2012 at 12:17 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (ANI): Asserting that the government followed due procedure of law in allocation of coal blocks, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Monday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is stubborn in its approach to disrupt parliamentary proceedings for its basic concern is to seek Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's resignation.

PM's defence of coal blocks allocation unconvincing: Advani

September 2, 2012 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) BJP leader L.K. Advani Sunday described Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's defence of the coal blocks allocation as "totally unconvincing".

India was undecided about national anthem at Independence

September 1, 2012 at 6:25 PM

Mumbai, Sep 1 (IANS) Even though India attained independence Aug 15, 1947, the country was undecided on its official national anthem on the auspicious day, an archived letter made public here Saturday has indicated.

PM welcomes any move to stop logjam in Parliament

August 31, 2012 at 4:49 PM

Onboard Air India One, Aug.31 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, said on Friday that he would welcome any move to end the logjam in Parliament, but added that he was not tuned in or well informed on reports of Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav considering plans to form a Third Front of non Congress and non-BJP parties in the run-up to the 2014 general elections.

CAG sensationalising coal block issue: Digvijay Singh

August 31, 2012 at 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) was exaggerating and sensationalising the issue of coal block allocation, Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh said here Friday.

Marc Anthony collects more than $100,000 for orphanage

August 28, 2012 at 10:10 AM

Chicago, Aug 28 (IANS/EFE) Singer Marc Anthony collected more than $100,000 in Chicago for a Dominican Republic orphanage, the first Latin American organization to benefit from his Maestro Cares foundation.

Gen. V.K. Singh urges youth and media to participate in anti-graft campaign

August 27, 2012 at 9:46 PM

Patna, Aug 27 (ANI): Former Chief of Army Staff, General V. K. Singh on Monday urged the youth of the country and media to actively participate in the anti-graft movement and help to root out corruption from the country.

Manmohan Singh to attend XVIth NAM Summit

August 26, 2012 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Aug.26 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will be visiting Tehran, Iran, to participate in the Sixteenth Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit to be held on August 30 and 31.

Congress mulling naming Virbhadra Himachal unit chief

August 23, 2012 at 11:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Congress' central leadership is contemplating appointing former chief minister Virbhadra Singh as new president of party's unit Himachal Pradesh to boost party's preparations for the forthcoming assembly polls, party sources said.