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

BJP expresses concern over Maoist problem, security situation

June 9, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Panaji, June 9 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national executive which discussed economic, foreign and other issues including the Maoists problem here yesterday expressed serious concern over the existing security situation in the country.

Yuvraj Singh has become saint, says father

June 7, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Yuvraj Singh, glamour boy of Indian cricket, has become a saint after his cancer battle, says his father Yograj Singh, who is proud of his son's new avatar.

95 pc of UK-based Sikhs 'proud of Britain'

June 6, 2013 at 2:33 PM

London, June 6 (ANI): Although three-quarters of Sikhs in Britain have experienced racism, 95 percent of the community is still proud of being born or living in Britain, a survey has revealed.

Sikh man in Finland fights for right to wear turban at work

May 21, 2013 at 1:42 PM

London, May 21 (IANS) A Sikh bus driver in Finland is fighting for his right to wear a turban while at work.

Punjab assembly mourns Sarabjit's death, terms him martyr

May 3, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Chandigarh, May 3 (IANS) A special session of the Punjab assembly Friday paid homage to Sarabjit Singh, the Indian prisoner who died after a murderous attack in a prison in Pakistan.

Don't politicise Sarabjit death: Preneet Kaur

May 2, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The government had been proactive and never missed an opportunity to take up Sarabjit Singh's case, Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur said Thursday while stressing that this was not the time to "politicise the issue".

Sarabjit Singh's death ignites anger in India

May 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Amritsar (Punjab), May 2 (ANI): Death of prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan has sparked anger in India as people denounced Islamabad of 'hatching a conspiracy to kill him'.

Truth about Sarabjit's death must come out, says Modi

May 2, 2013 at 10:44 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the death of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who died in a Pakistani hospital after being comatose for nearly a week following a brutal assault by other inmates of a high-security jail, and said the truth about his must come out.

Milkha Singh's wife praises Farhan Akhtar

May 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Athlete Milkha Singh's wife Nirmal Kaur is impressed by actor Farhan Akhtar, who plays the Flying Sikh in forthcoming film "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag".

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.

Raj Singh elected Asian Wrestling Council secretary general

April 16, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Raj Singh, secretary general of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) was elected as the secretary general of the Asian Associated Wrestling Council (AAWC) for the next four years in the AAWC general assembly held here Tuesday.

Bhullar Verdict: SGPC, Akal Takht react strongly to SC ruling

April 12, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Amritsar, April 12 (ANI): Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Presdent Avtar Singh makkar today reacted strongly against the rejection of the death commutation plea of Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, a death row convict, by the Supreme Court of India, terming it to be the 'murder of law'

Himachal to hire 100 doctors through walk-in interviews

April 4, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Shimla, April 4 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh will recruit 100 doctors through walk-in interviews to overcome the acute shortage of doctors in the state, Health Minister Kaul Singh said here Thursday.

Indian men should not support vulgarity: Vidyut

April 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jamwal, who is supposedly dating TV actress Mona Singh, got angry when a reporter asked him about the actress' morphed MMS that has been in the news lately. He said such things should not be promoted.

Policeman killed while on duty by truck driver in Punjab

March 30, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Patiala, Mar 30 (ANI): An on duty policeman died on Friday after he was thrashed by a truck driver near Sidhuwal village of Patiala, as he signalled a speeding truck to stop at a check point.

Mona's family stands by her in MMS crisis

March 30, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Actress Mona Singh, who was in the news for a morphed MMS in which she was seen performing sexual acts, said Saturday that her family and friends stood by her.

Sonam loves working with Ayushmann

March 10, 2013 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) It is not easy to impress Sonam Kapoor, but "gentleman" Ayushmann Khurrana has managed to wow her with his demeanour and "natural" emoting skills in front of the camera.

End of the road for Amarinder Singh? (Punjab Newsletter)

March 2, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Chandigarh, Mar 2 (IANS) Punjab Congress president and former chief minister Amarinder Singh tried hard to turn the tables on the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal in last month's by-election to the Moga assembly seat, but with another defeat on his watch, the state party could be in for a leadership change.

Entertainment should reflect society: Irrfan

February 26, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Entertainment is not just time pass; it should "reflect the society that we live in", says seasoned actor Irrfan who is working with the motto of challenging the definition of entertainment.

Government appeals to bank employees not to join nationwide strike

February 19, 2013 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): The government has expressed disappointed to note that a section of the bank employees has decided to join the countrywide two-day strike called by several trade unions on February 20 and 21.

Milkha Singh charged one rupee for biopic!

February 5, 2013 at 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Flying Sikh Milkha Singh took just one rupee from Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra to allow him to make a film on his life. What's special about the currency note is that it was printed in 1958, the year when the athlete won the first gold medal for independent India in the Commonwealth Games.

PM's Wife and Delhi CM set to flag off 6th annual 'Walk for Life'

February 1, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Targeting to raise cancer awareness and issues around palliative care, a 3-k.m. walk or run is going to be organized at national capital on Sunday, which is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. from Rajpath....................

PM's wife to flag-off CanSupport's annual 'Walk for Life' on Sunday

February 1, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur along with Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit will flag off the sixth annual 'Walk for Life', aimed at raising cancer awareness and issues around palliative care, at the Rajpath here on Sunday.

Rajnath Singh avoids commenting on Vaidya's blog on Gadkari's exit as BJP president

January 30, 2013 at 2:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Wednesday refused to comment on senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue M.G. Vaidya's blog where he has said that former BJP president Nitin Gadkari was ousted due to an 'internal political conspiracy'.

Court backs vehicle owner, slams finance company

January 29, 2013 at 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) In a warning to finance companies, India's apex consumer court has ruled it illegal to repossess a financed vehicle without serving a notice to the owner who has allegedly defaulted on loan repayment.

'If we are terrorists, ban BJP and RSS', Rajnath Singh dares government

January 27, 2013 at 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 27 (ANI): Lashing out at Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde over his 'Hindu terror' remarks, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh on Sunday dared the government to ban his party and Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS), if they are terrorist organisations.

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.

Gang-rape: BJP takes on UPA, says 'PM's message was disappointing'

December 24, 2012 at 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday lashed out at Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh over his televised address to the nation following violent protests demanding justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, saying the latter's speech was disappointing.

Sonam's friends go gaga over Farhan

December 13, 2012 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor might have a long list of fans for herself, but her friends are going gaga after her "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" co-star Farhan Akhtar.

Government wins FDI vote in Rajya Sabha

December 7, 2012 at 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The government Friday won the vote in the Rajya Sabha on foreign direct investment in retail, two days after it sailed through the Lok Sabha. This paves the way for foreign equity in multi-brand retail in the country, a move seen as a major step forward in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's economic reforms process.

Bring my father's murderer before me, I will shoot him: Amritsar victim

December 6, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Amritsar, Dec 6 (IANS) The daughter of a Punjab Police officer, who was shot dead by a ruling Shiromani Akali Dal leader in full public view Wednesday, said she would kill the accused if he is brought in front of her.

Exciting challenge to play Milkha Singh: Farhan Akhtar

December 3, 2012 at 11:48 AM

Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar says playing sprinter Milkha Singh in "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" has been an exciting challenge.

BJP should introspect over Gadkari: Congress

November 7, 2012 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) A day after BJP's clean chit to party chief Nitin Gadkari, who is facing opposition from within over alleged corruption, the Congress said the party should introspect on its past attacks on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Photographers are unsung heroes, says Amar Singh

October 10, 2012 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Former Samajwadi party leader Amar Singh, who was present at the final day of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) spring summer 2013 Wednesday, called photographers unsung heroes as he feels they are the people who make an actor "a star".

Rs.2,300 crore annual pay, pension package for defence personnel

September 24, 2012 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The government Monday approved a Rs.2,300 crore per year (about $430 million) proposal to fix the anomalies in the pay and pension of 1.3-million strong defence personnel, 2 million ex-servicemen and another 400,000 military widows, in a bid to assuage their hurt over the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations implemented in 2008.

Government extends pulses, oilseeds control order

September 24, 2012 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) In order to moderate the prices of pulses, edible oils and edible oilseeds and ensure their availability to consumers at fair prices, the government Monday extended a control order on the commodities from October 2012 to September 2013.

Reforms without risk (Update)

September 17, 2012 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, Sep.17 (ANI): After months of avoidable hesitation and procrastination the Manmohan Singh Government has decided to take the plunge and go in for crucial economic reforms which were waiting for nothing but a little courage and a decision.

Reforms without risk

September 17, 2012 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep.17 (ANI): After months of avoidable hesitation and procrastination the Manmohan Singh Government has decided to take the plunge and go in for crucial economic reforms which were waiting for nothing but a little courage and a decision.

Government has taken all precautions, assures Digvijay to Kudankulam protestors

September 10, 2012 at 12:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Monday assured the villagers protesting against the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu that the Central Government has taken all precautions so that any untoward incident does not take place.

Smriti fires 66 to win golf title

August 30, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Bangalore, Aug 30 (IANS) Smriti Mehra shot the week's best four-under 66 to total 207 to win the second leg of the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro Tour at Clover Greens here Thursday ahead of Sharmila Nicollet (209) and Nalini Singh Siwach (211).

Mourners gather to honour Sikhs killed in Wisconsin rampage

August 11, 2012 at 5:21 PM

Oak Creek (Wisconsin, US), Aug.11 (ANI): Thousands of mourners gathered at a gym at the Oak Creek High School on Friday to honour the six Sikh worshippers killed by a White Supremacist in a shooting rampage that took place at a temple in Wisconsin in the United States last Sunday.

Flash floods hit parts of Jammu region

August 4, 2012 at 9:53 PM

Jammu, Aug 4 (IANS) Flash floods marooned dozens of people following incessant rain in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir as the administration Saturday launched a massive rescue operation.

Olympics: Indian rowers Sandeep-Manjeet in repechage

July 29, 2012 at 4:42 PM

London, July 29 (IANS) Indian rowers Sandeep Kumar and Manjeet Singh finished fourth in the first heat of the men's lightweight double scull at the Eton Dorney but qualified for the repechage round in the Olympics here Sunday.

PM mourns Rajesh Khanna's death

July 18, 2012 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has mourned the death of Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna, who passed away Wednesday after a prolonged illness.

Save Maharaja Ranjit Singh's haveli in Pakistan, Badal urges PM

July 17, 2012 at 7:44 PM

Chandigarh, July 17 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Tuesday sought the personal intervention of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for conservation of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's ancestral house in Pakistan.

DGCA chief's removal not linked to Kingfisher troubles: Ajit Singh

July 16, 2012 at 11:28 PM

Bangalore, July 16 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh asserted Monday that removal of E. K. Bharat Bhushan as director general of civil aviation (DGCA) was a "simple administrative decision" and had nothing to with Kingfisher Airlines troubles.

1968 Olympics: India's slide in hockey begins (Sports Special)

July 14, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Behind the veneer of 'unity' and 'team spirit' that was projected to the public, Indian hockey was almost torn apart by petty politics, groupism and ego clashes in the months leading to the 1968 Mexico Olympics where Indian hockey's slide well and truly began.

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 Singh's family in Punjab delighted to hear of his release

June 27, 2012 at 9:52 PM

Ferozpur (Punjab), June 27 (ANI): Celebrations began at Indian prisoner Surjeet Singh's hometown here after Pakistani authorities announced that they were taking steps for his release from prison after a long gap of 30 years.

Sarabjit Singh's family shocked at confusion created by Pakistan

June 27, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Jalandhar, June 27 (ANI): Sarabjit Singh's family has expressed shock at the confusion created by the Pakistan Government after reports emerged that the authorities had decided to release him, but later clarified that they had taken steps to release another Indian prisoner named Surjeet Singh.

Mulayam endorses Ramdev campaign on black money

June 12, 2012 at 12:39 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Tuesday said he backed yoga guru Ramdev's campaign to bring back black money stashed in foreign banks.

Manmohan Singh story has not been told: Salman Khurshid

June 7, 2012 at 1:20 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The Indian media has missed the story about Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, says Union Law, Justice and Minorities Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, as the prime minister comes under attack from Team Anna for suspected irregularities in the allotment of coal mining blocks.

Cabinet to decide on Boeing 787 compensation offer

June 6, 2012 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is expected to take up American aircraft manufacturer Boeing's offer of compensation for the delay in supply of 787 Dreamliner to Air India at its meeting Thursday, a senior official said.

Cabinet to decide on Boeing 787 compensation offer

June 6, 2012 at 3:44 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Wednesday said the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) will decide on Boeing's offer of compensation for the delay in supplying the 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

'No cover-ups, army's secular character to be maintained'

June 1, 2012 at 7:35 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) There would be no cover-ups and the 'secular, apolitical' character of the force would be maintained, Indian Army chief Gen. Bikram Singh asserted Friday, a day after he assumed command. He also vowed to 'leave the past behind'.

Government announces Air India staff integration process

June 1, 2012 at 6:31 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The government Friday said a uniform employees pay and allowances structure and other working conditions for successful integration of the erstwhile Indian airlines with Air India would start in 45 days.

Concerned over murder charges against officers: Retiring army chief

May 31, 2012 at 4:57 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) In a parting shot on the day he hung up his boots as the Indian Army chief, Gen. V.K. Singh expressed 'concern' Thursday over murder allegations against officers of an army intelligence unit under the Dimapur-based 3 Corps in the northeast.

Silence is golden: PM on army chief's rows

May 29, 2012 at 11:03 PM

On Board Air India One, May 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday refrained from the rows over army chief Gen. V.K. Singh, saying: "Sometimes silence is golden."

PM to Thein Sein: India, Myanmar on new journey of cooperation

May 28, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Nay Pyi Taw, May 28 (IANS) India and Myanmar have "embarked on a new journey of bilateral cooperation", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said during his talks with President Thein Sein.

No vindictiveness in show cause notice: Army chief

May 25, 2012 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) There was no vindictiveness in issuing a show cause notice to an officer who is in line to succeed the Indian Army chief-designate, incumbent Gen. V.K. Singh asserted Friday, adding it was the 'moral duty' of the officer to answer the charge.

Army chief slaps show cause notice on lt. Gen.

May 23, 2012 at 10:49 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Ahead of his retirement May 31, Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh has slapped a show cause notice on a lieutenant general, who may be considered for the top post over two years from now, for alleged lapses in an operation carried out by an intelligence unit under him in Assam last year.

Striking pilots say Air India management guilty of Rs.4324 crore financial scam

May 23, 2012 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Striking representatives of the Indian Pilots Guild (IGP) on Wednesday accused the Air India management of being involved in a financial scam worth Rs.4, 324 crore.

To be blessed with a son, attend Amritsar annual Bhai Shaloji fair

October 30, 2011 at 3:16 PM

Amritsar, Oct 30 (ANI): Thousands of devotees thronged Pandori Waraich village to witness the annual two-day long 'Bhai Shaloji' fair, on Saturday, here.

Manmohan Singh, Gurusharan Kaur pledge to donate their eyes

September 8, 2011 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and his wife Gurusharan Kaur have pledged to donate their eyes. They signed the National Eye Donation Pledge form today on the occasion of National Eye Donation Day.

Amarinder Singh criticizes Akali Dal over SGPC election row

September 5, 2011 at 11:39 AM

Amritsar, Sep 5 (ANI): Lashing out at the Akali Dal over the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) election row, former Punjab Chief Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh said non-baptised Sikhs should be allowed to cast their votes.

Youth Akali Dal restructures body, to tap 65 percent of Punjab youth

August 17, 2011 at 6:53 PM

Amritsar, Aug.17 (ANI): The Youth Akali Dal (YAD) on Wednesday announced a restructure of its organisation to include new office bearers.

Tamil Nadu 2011-12 plan finalized at over Rs.23 K crores

July 7, 2011 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (ANI): The Planning Commission has allocated a sum of Rs. 23, 535 crores to the state of Tamil Nadu for the year 2011-12.

Three Pak soldiers killed in South Waziristan bomb attack

June 13, 2011 at 3:00 PM

Islamabad, June 13(ANI): At least three Pakistani soldiers have been killed in a roadside bomb explosion in the restive Waziristan tribal region bordering Afghanistan.

UK exhibition to raise awareness of Turban's history, its significance for Sikhs

June 8, 2011 at 11:01 AM

London, June 8(ANI): An exhibition, 'Turbanology: Sikhs Unwrapped', will be held in Birmingham to raise awareness of the history of Turban and its significance for Sikhs.

Former hockey captain threatens to go on hunger strike over management issues

June 1, 2011 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): Former hockey captain Pargat Singh on Wednesday threatened to go on strike over management issues and discrepancy in the organisation heading the national hockey team.

Akali Dal seeks PM's intervention over Bhullar's execution

May 29, 2011 at 3:56 PM

Chandigarh, May 29 (ANI) The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has urged Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to intervene and prevent the death sentence of Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) militant Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, whose mercy petition was rejected by President Pratibha Patil.

Two killed, six injured in landmine blast in northwest Pakistan

April 30, 2011 at 3:42 PM

Peshawar, April 30(ANI): At least two people were killed and six others wounded in an explosion in Pakistan's Kurram tribal region on Saturday.

Elderly Sikh man succumbs to gun injuries following 'hate attack' in N. California

April 16, 2011 at 4:02 PM

Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): A 78-year-old Sikh man has succumbed to injuries over a month after he was shot in the Sacramento suburb of Elk Grove, which investigating officials in Northern California are viewing as a 'hate crime'.

Indian-origin girlfriend charged with murder of Sikh TV chief in London

March 1, 2011 at 12:41 PM

London, Feb 29 (ANI): A teenage girl has been charged with the murder of her wealthy Indian-origin TV executive boyfriend in a suspected love triangle in London.

Pak Taliban releases 23 tribesmen it abducted for meeting army chief

January 1, 2011 at 12:37 PM

Peshawar, Jan 1(ANI): The Pakistan Taliban have released a group of 23 tribesmen, who were abducted following their meeting with army chief General Ashfaq Kayani during a recent trip to the lawless tribal belt.

Pak Taliban abduct, to punish 23 Mehsud tribesmen for meeting Gen Kayani

December 28, 2010 at 12:27 PM

Dera Ismail Khan, Dec 28 (ANI): Defying an ongoing military offensive, the Pakistan Taliban have abducted 23 tribesmen, who had met with army chief General Ashfaq Kayani during a recent trip to Pakistan's lawless tribal belt.

Gadkari insists on JPC probe in 2G scam

December 21, 2010 at 5:39 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday insisted that the Central Government must constitute a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to probe the 2G spectrum scam, and questioned Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on him being ready to appear before the Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

Government committed to strong public sector: Manmohan Singh

December 15, 2010 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday said that the Central Government is committed to a strong public sector in many areas of the economy.

Former Indian athletes launch signature campaign to clean CWG row

October 30, 2010 at 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (ANI): Miffed by corruption, security issues and chronic mismanagement by sports administration in the Commonwealth Games 2010, former Indian athletes on Friday launched 'Clean Sports India' signature campaign in New Delhi.

Malaysian Gurdwaras Council denies KLF's operation from its homeland

July 30, 2010 at 1:03 PM

Kuala Lumpur, July 30 (ANI): The Malaysian Gurdwaras Council has denied allegations made in a 'Bernama report' in India saying the Punjab police believes that a Sikh separatist group has set up its base outside Kuala Lum­pur, and urged the Punjab police to provide evidence to their counterparts in Malaysia, as the claim could tarnish the country's goodwill globally.

Pak Army rebukes Taliban's claims of returning to South Waziristan

June 25, 2010 at 3:55 PM

London, June 25 (ANI): The Pakistan Army has rejected claims of the Taliban that it has once again returned to its stronghold in South Waziristan, but admitted that the extremist group was expanding its power in the Punjab province and also recoiling in the Federally Administered Tribal Area's Orakzai Agency.

Punjab farmers take to banana cultivation

June 22, 2010 at 4:36 PM

Ludhiana, June 22 (ANI): Banana cultivation is gaining popularity among the farmers in Punjab, as it is considered a viable and alternate crop than the typical wheat and rice.

Sodhi wins gold at ISSF World Cup in Italy

June 14, 2010 at 12:40 PM

Ferozpur (Punjab), June 14 (ANI): Family members of ace Indian shooter Ronjan Singh Sodhi erupted in joy, after he won a gold medal in a double trap event at the ongoing ISSF World Cup in Italy.

Prime Minister expresses grief over loss of lives in China earthquake

April 15, 2010 at 8:49 PM

Brasilia, April 15 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Thursday conveyed India's grief over the death of people in the devastating earthquake that hit China on Wednesday.

Grieving scenes at Brit-Indian shopkeeper Gurmail Singh's funeral in Huddersfield

March 23, 2010 at 10:27 AM

Huddersfield (UK), Mar 23(ANI): Murdered Indian-origin shopkeeper Gurmail Singh's funeral was held in Huddersfield, UK, on Monday.

Indian boxers win six gold medals at Commonwealth championship

March 17, 2010 at 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Indian boxers won six gold medals on Wednesday at the Commonwealth Boxing Championship, scripting their names in history.

Pak police nabs Baitullah's close aide from Karachi

March 17, 2010 at 11:49 AM

Karachi, Mar.17 (ANI): An anti-extremist cell (AEC) of the Pakistan police has claimed nabbing a close aide of the killed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud from Karachi.

Pak police nabs Baitullah's close aide from Karachi

March 17, 2010 at 11:49 AM

Karachi, Mar.17 (ANI): An anti-extremist cell (AEC) of the Pakistan police has claimed nabbing a close aide of the killed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud from Karachi.

Sikh refugees demand Indian citizenship

February 24, 2010 at 1:45 PM

Amritsar, Feb 24 (ANI): Following the brutal beheading of two Sikhs by Taliban in Pakistan, refugee Sikhs, hailing from Peshawar in Pakistan living in Amritsar have demanded that they should be given citizenship so that they can live in India safely with their families.

India-U.S. relations 'not conducive', says Radio Pakistan

January 16, 2010 at 4:14 PM

Bathinda, Jan.16 (ANI): The Punjabi Durbar programme of Radio Pakistan finds it difficult to accept that the United States is having close relations with India in various fields. The fact that the United States also has close relations with Pakistan, which is helping that country in the operations in Afghanistan against terrorists does not militate against the US having close relations with India. !

Jaspreet's family hurt over claims of self incurred burn injuries

January 11, 2010 at 12:43 PM

Melbourne, Jan 11 (ANI): Family and friends of Indian origin man Jaspreet Singh, who was set ablaze outside his home in Australia, are hurt over Victoria Police's alleged line of investigation that Singh might have set himself aflame.

India's advice of media restraint over attacks on Indians very pleasing: Oz acting FM

January 10, 2010 at 1:19 PM

Melbourne, Jan 10(ANI): Australian Acting Foreign Minister Simon Crean has said that the advice issued by the Indian Government urging its media to show restraint when reporting alleged violence against the Indian community in Australia is very pleasing.

JD (U) stages protest against rising prices in Delhi

January 9, 2010 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9(ANI): Delhi Pradesh Janata Dal (United) staged a demonstration against the rising prices at Jantar Mantar.

Top Qaeda commander killed in drone attack was Abu Yahyaa-al-Libi, claims US

December 12, 2009 at 11:27 AM

Washington, Dec.12 (ANI): A top Al-Qaeda commander, Abu Yahyaa-al-Libi, was killed in a US drone attack in South Waziristan earlier this week, American officials have claimed.

US claims top Qaeda commander killed in drone attack in South Waziristan, Pak denies

December 11, 2009 at 11:03 AM

London, Dec. 11 (ANI): A top Al-Qaeda commander has reportedly been killed in a US drone attack in South Waziristan's Ladha region.

Orissa assembly adjourned following uproar over baton charge on teachers

November 24, 2009 at 9:07 PM

Bhubaneshwar, Nov 24(ANI): Legislative Assembly of Orissa was adjourned on Tuesday following an uproar between the opposition and ruling parties over yesterday's incident in which several teachers were baton charged by policemen in Bhubaneshwar.

SP detaches itself from Kalyan Singh, says he was never in the party

November 14, 2009 at 8:47 PM

Lucknow, Nov 14 (ANI): Having suffered a jolt in recent by election in Uttar Pradesh Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav said here on Saturday that, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh was neither with the party and nor he would be inducted into the party.

Hakimmullah warns Taliban fleeing from battlefield they will go to hell

November 6, 2009 at 12:59 PM

Islamabad, Nov.6 (ANI): The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Hakimullah Mehsud has warned his fighters from running away from the war against the security forces, saying those who turn their back from the duty would go to 'hell.'

Radio Pakistan's latest worry is adulteration of food in Punjab

October 29, 2009 at 6:06 PM

Abohar, Oct.29 (ANI): Radio Pakistan in its latest broadcast has expressed concern on adulteration of food in Punjab. The allegation is that all traders are Hindus and they are doing so to hurt the Sikh community.

South Waziristan locals doubt Pak Army's motives in 'mother of all battles'

October 23, 2009 at 6:11 PM

Washington, Oct.23 (ANI): The Pakistan Army may have pledged that it is going to root out the Taliban from its den in South Waziristan through the operation named 'Raah-e-Nijaat', but local residents are far from convinced that the government is really determined to wipe out the extremists, that it once nurtured.