Marui Sahai Singh

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

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

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.

Sarabjit Singh's kidnapped lawyer found

May 16, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Lahore, May 16 (ANI): Slain Indian convict Sarabjit Singh's lawyer Awais Sheikh and his son, who were kidnapped on Thursday morning in Lahore, have been found.

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.

Baby giraffe dead, hours after birth at Lucknow zoo

May 6, 2013 at 9:00 AM

Lucknow, May 6 (IANS) For 14 months, anxious animal lovers waited for a pregnant giraffe at the Lucknow zoo to give birth. All the hope turned to gloom, when the baby giraffe died, soon after birth, officials said.

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.

Special flight carrying Sarabjit's body to take off from Lahore

May 2, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): The special aircraft carrying Sarabjit Singh's body is now all set to take off from Lahore.

Sarabjit to be cremated in Bhikhiwind Friday; anger in town

May 2, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Bhikhiwind (Punjab), May 2 (IANS) Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who died in Pakistan early Thursday, will be cremated in his hometown Bhikhiwind in Punjab's border district of Tarn Taran, amid great anger in the town.

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.

Sarabjit's death: Pakistan orders judicial probe

May 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Lahore, May 2 (IANS) Pakistan Thursday ordered a judicial inquiry into the 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.

Sarabjit gets death in Pakistan - but not from the noose

May 2, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Amritsar, May 2 (IANS) Sarabjit Singh - the impoverished family man from a Punjab village, the death row prisoner who languished for 23 years in Pakistan, the man who in death became the latest bone of contention in India-Pakistan ties - who died Thursday after being brutally assaulted by fellow prisoners in Pakistan, was of all these.

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.

India demands immediate release of Sarabjit Singh on humanitarian grounds

May 1, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): India on Wednesday demanded that Pakistan immediately release comatose prisoner Sarabjit Singh on humanitarian and sympathetic grounds, so that he could benefit from the best available treatment in 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.

Pak Government failed to protect Sarabjit: Masood

April 27, 2013 at 12:04 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): Senior leader of Congress party Rashid Masood on Saturday criticised the Pakistan Government over Sarabjit Singh's assault inside a Pakistani prison and said that their government should have been more careful, knowing the gravity of this issue.

Family says attack on Sarabjit a conspiracy to eliminate him

April 27, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Chandigarh, April 27 (ANI): Worried family members of Sarabjit Singh, the Indian prisoner on death row in Lahore's KotLakhpat Jail, have said that Friday afternoon's attack on him was a conspiracy to eliminate and kill him.

U.S. Congress launches American Sikh Congressional Caucus

April 24, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): The U.S. Congress today launched the American Sikh Congressional Caucus during 113th Congress to garner more support from Congress members to resolve issues confronting the Sikh community.

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.

Badals meet PM, seek life term for Bhullar

April 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Monday sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's immediate intervention in commuting the death sentence of 1993 Delhi bomb blast convict Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar to life imprisonment.

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.

Badals meet PM, seek life term for Bhullar

April 15, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Chandigarh, April 15 (IANS) Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal Monday sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's immediate intervention in commuting the death sentence of 1993 Delhi bomb blast convict Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar to life imprisonment.

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.

No evidence against me in anti-Sikh riots case: Tytler

April 11, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, facing re-investigation in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, said Thursday there was nothing against him as yet to prove that he was present at the scene and that a witness was put under pressure to give a statement against him.

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.

Natwar Singh remembers Thatcher, says 'she was very tough person to debate with'

April 8, 2013 at 8:05 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Former External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh on Monday described former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as one of the very prominent international figures of the second half of the 20th century.

Can Rahul reform his party - and system? (Comment)

April 6, 2013 at 1:00 PM

The recent reaffirmation by the Congress of its governing model of dual centres of power, notwithstanding party general secretary Digvijaya Singh's caveat, was further substantiated by Manmohan Singh's and Rahul Gandhi's addresses to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

'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.

Mulayam Singh Yadav questions sycophantic culture in UP Government

March 23, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Lucknow, Mar. 23 (ANI): Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav on Saturday urged his son and incumbent Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav to put an immediate stop to the culture of sycophancy in the state administration, as it was tarnishing the image of the Samajwadi Party.

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.

Mumbai BJP cancels felicitation of Rajnath Singh, Modi

March 10, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) The BJP Sunday cancelled a function where party chief Rajnath Singh and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi were to be felicitated, an party official said.

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.

Gurgaon's daily quota: 80,000 beer cans, 1.25 lakh liquor bottles

March 6, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Gurgaon, March 6 (IANS) The millennium city, on an average, consumes more than 1.25 lakh bottles of Indian made foreign liquor (IMFL) and country liquor (CL) and nearly 85,000 beer cans daily, an official said here Wednesday, announcing a hike in liquor prices from April 1.

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.

J-K Police condemns killing of two constables

March 2, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Handwara, Mar. 2 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday condemned the killing of two young constables by militants in Handwara town of Kupwara district.

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.

Chautala's ouster sought from Haryana assembly

February 25, 2013 at 7:23 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 25 (IANS) An adjournment motion seeking the ouster of former chief minister Om Prakash Chautala from the Haryana assembly has been admitted, following his conviction by a CBI court for graft in teachers' recruitment scam.

Ponty Chadha case: Namdhari charged with murder of brothers

February 16, 2013 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Delhi Police Saturday charged Uttarakhand minorities commission's sacked chairman S.S. Namdhari and other accused with murder, conspiracy, kidnapping and destruction of evidence in the murder case of liquor baron Ponty Chadha and his brother Hardeep.

Opposition boycotts Odisha governor's address

February 14, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 14 (IANS) The BJP and the Congress Thursday boycotted Odisha Governor Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare's address on the first day of the state assembly's budget session.

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.

Mixed reaction to Vinod Rai's comment on CAG's role

February 8, 2013 at 12:35 PM

New Delhi/ Cambridge (Massachusetts, US), Feb.8 (ANI): A cross section of political leaders and a former CAG official on Friday gave a mixed reaction to Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Vinod Rai's demanding comment that the role of the CAG cannot be confined to just submitting financial propriety reports to Parliament.

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.

Uttar Pradesh contractual teachers demand hike in salary

January 28, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Lucknow, Jan. 28 (ANI): Hundreds of teachers and school employees, recruited on contractual basis, launched a massive agitation outside the state assembly here on Monday, demanding higher payment and regularization of their jobs.

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.

Delhi seeks time to frame guidelines for discoms

January 25, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The city government Friday informed the Delhi High Court that the process of framing the guidelines to determine electricity tariff by bidding process was underway and sought two weeks' time for that.

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.

140 evacuated from avalanche-prone area in Kashmir

January 19, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Srinagar, Jan 19 (IANS) A total of 140 civilians were evacuated from avalanche-prone areas in Kulgam district of south Kashmir, police said Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

Don't use me as an excuse: Honey Singh

January 2, 2013 at 1:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Punjabi rapper Honey Singh, who is under fire for the obscene lyrics of some of his songs, has spoken out against the uproar, saying his name has been unnecessary dragged into the controversy.

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.

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.

Fresh PIL against Bharti Infratel on radiation norms

December 28, 2012 at 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking inspection of the SEBI records permitting Bharti Infratel Ltd. to invite public offering for cell phone towers, allegedly without considering radiation norms.

Two Lashkar militants killed in J-K

December 25, 2012 at 1:57 PM

Kulgam/Jammu, Dec 25 (ANI): Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday confirmed the killing of two Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants during a gun battle.

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.

Sudhir Mishra happy with 'Inkaar' dream cast

December 22, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra says ever since he conceived the idea of his new movie "Inkaar", he had only two names in mind for the lead actors - Chitrangada Singh and Arjun Rampal. Luckily, he got his dream cast for the movie.

Gang-rape victim fights on, rage spreads

December 21, 2012 at 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The rage spread, rapidly and steadily, through India's national capital Friday as students, activists and just concerned citizens gathered at various places in the city to protest the torture and gang-rape of a young woman, now battling to stay alive in a Delhi hospital.

Delhi gang-rape: Not convinced with police status report, says court

December 21, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday said it is not "convinced" with the status report filed by the Delhi Police which did not mention the details of police officials patrolling the area where a 23-year-old woman was gang-raped and tortured in a moving bus.

Delhi gang-rape: Not convinced with police status report, says court

December 21, 2012 at 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday said it is not "convinced" with the status report filed by the Delhi Police which did not mention the details of the police officials patrolling the area where a 23-year-old woman was gang-raped in a moving bus.

Five fast track courts approved for Delhi rape cases

December 19, 2012 at 9:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday gave its approval to the setting up of five fast-track courts to deal with cases of sexual assault on women.

Delhi HC dismisses plea challenging Tendulkar's nomination to RS

December 19, 2012 at 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (ANI): The Delhi High Court today dismissed a plea challenging cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's nomination to the Rajya Sabha.

Delhi High Court seeks status report on gang-rape probe

December 19, 2012 at 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday took suo moto cognizance of the gang-rape of the 23-year-old woman in a moving bus, and directed the city police commissioner to file by Dec 21 a status report on investigations so far.

High Court dismisses plea challenging Tendulkar's RS nomination

December 19, 2012 at 11:25 AM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday dismissed a plea challenging the nomination of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar to the Rajya Sabha.

High court asks AIFF to follow sports code in polls

December 18, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday directed the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to follow the sports code of the government of India for its next elections, scheduled for Dec 20 this year.

Four LeT guerrillas killed in Kashmir gunfight

December 18, 2012 at 5:57 PM

Srinagar, Dec 18 (IANS) Four Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) guerrillas were killed Tuesday in a gunfight with the security forces near Sopore town in Baramulla district of north Kashmir, police said.

Court notice to government on Olympic body's functioning

December 17, 2012 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday issued notice to the government on a plea seeking constitution of an "ad-hoc interim body" to run the suspended Indian Olympic Association, which has sought the quashing of the national sports code.

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.

Israel wants to take India ties to next level

December 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Jerusalem, Dec 10 (IANS) The biggest dream of Israeli President Shimon Peres is to go to India, if he gets an invitation, said one diplomat. Shimon Peres would very much enjoy his visit to India, said another.

Raman Singh invites Tata Motors to Chhattisgarh

December 8, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Kolkata, Dec 8 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Saturday invited automobile major Tata Motors to explore investment possibilities in the state.

'Shift night shelters near needy's work places'

December 7, 2012 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday asked the city government to shift temporary night shelters for the homeless and the poor closer to their work places.

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.

Akali Dal distances itself from Ranjit Singh Rana

December 6, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Amritsar, Dec. 6 (ANI): The Shiromani Akali Dal on Thursday expelled Ranjit Singh Rana, the man accused of shooting at and killing a police official.

Night shelters in horrible condition: NGO tells highcourt

December 5, 2012 at 10:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) An NGO Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that the city government had failed to provide even basic amenities for the poor living in night shelters and they are in a "horrible" condition.

With help from rivals SP, BSP, UPA-II wins FDI vote (Intro Roundup)

December 5, 2012 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) In a boost for economic reforms, the Manmohan Singh-led government Wednesday sailed through a determiend opposition onslaught to win the vote in the Lok Sabha on foreign investment in multi-brand retail - with more than a helping hand from the BSP and the SP, the two sworn enemies who bailed out the UPA-II for their own political compulsions.

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.

No case over funding of Hazare supporters' NGOs, court told

December 5, 2012 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The union government Wednesday told the Delhi High Court it had found lapses in foreign funding to three NGOs linked to Anna Hazare supporters but there is no need for a criminal case.

With help from rivals SP, BSP, UPA-II wins FDI vote (Roundup)

December 5, 2012 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) In a boost for economic reforms, the Manmohan Singh-led government Wednesday sailed through a determiend opposition onslaught to win the vote in the Lok Sabha on foreign investment in multi-brand retail - with more than a helping hand from the BSP and the SP, the two sworn enemies who bailed out the UPA-II for their own political compulsions.

Court notice to Delhi government on power bills

December 5, 2012 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the city government on a plea seeking direction to it and a private power distribution company to pay compensation for wrong bills issued to consumers.

Notice to government, Google on anti-Islam film

December 5, 2012 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notices to the central government and Google India on a plea that videos of the controversial anti-Islam film "Innocence of Muslims" be removed from various sites, including YouTube.

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.