Pangra Shinde

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

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

77 more stranded tourists airlifted in Himachal

June 19, 2013 at 6:05 PM

Shimla, June 19 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government Wednesday continued its operations to airlift tourists stranded for the past four days in Kinnaur district, which has been entirely cut off following landslides, an official said here.

62,000 still stranded; PM, Sonia to visit Kedarnath

June 19, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Over 62,000 pilgrims and tourists are still stranded in calamity-hit Uttarakhand while 11,000 have been rescued. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi are to undertake an aerial survey of the extensive damage.

PM, Sonia to conduct aerial survey of flood-hit Uttarakhand (update-PM)

June 19, 2013 at 1:41 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Wednesday informed that Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi will conduct an aerial survey of flood and landslide affected areas of Uttarakhand this afternoon.

PM, Sonia to visit Kedarnath to assess damage

June 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi are to fly to Uttarakhand Wednesday to assess the damage caused by the torrential rains and flash floods in the temple town of Kedarnath.

Deposit Rs.10,000 to meet dying mother, court orders terror accused

June 17, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) A special court here ordered an accused in the July 2006 Mumbai serial train blasts case to deposit Rs.10,000 if he wanted to visit his ailing mother with an escort, his lawyer said Monday.

Trinamool opposing central forces to slaughter democracy: Congress

June 14, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Kolkata, June 14 (IANS) The Congress Friday accused the Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal government of seeking to prevent the deployment of central paramilitary forces for the upcoming panchayat elections as it will hinder its intention of "slaughtering democracy".

Congress core committee to discuss food bill, cabinet reshuffle

June 14, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The Congress core committee is likely to meet Friday to discuss the current political situation, including the passage of the food security bill and a likely cabinet reshuffle, a party source said.

Shinde says operations are on against Naxals in Bihar, two killed, one injured

June 13, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday informed that two persons, including a Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel, and one person has been injured in a Naxal attack on the Dhanbad-Patna Intercity Express in Bihar.

'PM deferred proposal on food bill ordinance'

June 13, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Keeping in mind the reservations of the Samajwadi Party, the Left parties and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday deferred a proposal to consider the ordinance route to give effect the food security bill, informed sources said here.

Omar happy over Shinde's remarks on AFSPA revocation

June 12, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Srinagar, June 12 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday expressed happiness over what he called the central government's acknowledgement that the "controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has to be lifted from Jammu and Kashmir".

Consensus needed on terrorism centre, says Shinde

June 11, 2013 at 11:00 PM

NEW DELHI, June 11 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Tuesday said there was need for a consensus on setting up a National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) but his ministry did not have plans to move the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on the issue.

Shinde condoles Shukla's demise, says NIA investigating Chhattisgarh Naxal attack

June 11, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde condoled the demise of Congress veteran Vidya Charan Shukla, who died today in a Gurgaon hospital after battling injuries sustained in the Naxal attack on a convoy of party leaders a fortnight ago in Chhattisgarh.

UAV for anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh, says Shinde

June 11, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Tuesday said the government was making arrangements to deploy an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in areas close to Chhattisgarh to gather intelligence on Maoists.

NCP lawmakers, Independent join Maharashtra cabinet

June 11, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Five days after the Nationalist Congress Party ordered all its ministers to quit the Maharashtra cabinet, the party effected a reshuffle of its representatives here Tuesday.

All-party meet for 'no compromise on dealing with Naxal violence'

June 10, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (ANI): An all-party meet held at Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's official 7, Race Course Road (RCR) here on Monday emphasized that there can be no compromise on dealing with the Naxal violence.

Assam legislators discuss Maoist menace with Shinde in Delhi

June 7, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (ANI): Twelve legislators from Assam met Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde here on Friday, and appraised him about the growing Maoist problem in the state.

Sikh group objects to Shinde's statement

June 7, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Chandigarh, June 7 (IANS) Sikh group Dal Khalsa Friday slammed union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for saying that Sikh militants based in Pakistan were under pressure from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to revive terrorism in Punjab.

Plea filed to make PM, Sonia witnesses against Shinde

June 6, 2013 at 9:13 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) A Delhi court was petitioned Thursday for its nod to summon Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi as witnesses in a case filed against Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for his alleged "Hindu terror" remarks made at Jaipur.

Shinde's charges about ISI unwarranted, says Pakistan

June 6, 2013 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Pakistan Thursday termed as "baseless and unwarranted" the remarks of Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde about ISI fanning Sikh militancy, and said that all issues between the two countries should be sorted out by constructive dialogue.

Pakistan's ISI reviving Punjab militancy: Shinde at CM's meet

June 5, 2013 at 2:25 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Wednesday said Pakistan is trying to revive militancy in Punjab.

Sikh militancy being fanned by ISI, says Shinde

June 5, 2013 at 1:21 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Wednesday voiced concern over Sikh militancy being fanned by the ISI in Pakistan as well as the high quality of counterfeit Indian currency being pushed inside India from across the border.

Acts of terror and violence will be dealt with firmly: Shinde

June 5, 2013 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (ANI): Condemning the May 25 Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh that claimed the lives of 28 people, including three prominent Congress leaders, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Wednesday said any acts of terror and violence will be dealt with firmly by the government.

Need of cooperation between Centre, State to combat Naxalism: PM

June 5, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that there is a need for cooperation betwwn Centre and state governments to work must together to combat Naxalism.

PM to inaugurate chief ministers conference

June 4, 2013 at 8:09 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will Wednesday inaugurate a conference of chief ministers on internal security to discuss the strategy to deal with Maoist violence.

Sheila Dikshit meets Shinde over Karbala violence

June 3, 2013 at 11:05 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit met Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde over the possibility of withdrawing the FIR against those booked for allegedly resorting to a violent protest at Karbala burial ground in January 2012.

Congress wants to take advantage of Chhattisgarh Maoist attack, alleges BJP

June 3, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Raipur/New Delhi, June 3 (ANI): Taking a jibe at the Congress Party over the May 25 Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh's Bastar District, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday alleged that it wants to take advantage of the incident.

Chhattisgarh Maoist assault a terror attack: Shinde

May 31, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Raipur, May 31 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Friday termed the May 25 Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh in which 30 people were killed, including some senior Congress party leaders, as a terror attack but declined to point it to intelligence failure, saying two probes are being held into the audacious attack.

Shinde holds high-level meet, says Centre, states will launch joint action against Naxals

May 31, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Raipur, May 31 (ANI): Days after the brutal attack by Maoists on Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Friday said that the Centre and states would undertake joint operations to eliminate the Naxal threat.

Can't label Maoist attack intelligence failure: Shinde

May 31, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Raipur, May 31 (IANS) Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Friday declined to label as an intelligence failure last week's Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh in which 28 people, including senior Congress party leaders, were killed, saying two probes are being conducted into the audacious assault.

Shinde to hold high-level meet in Raipur on strategy to deal with Naxal menace

May 31, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Raipur, May 31 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde arrived here today to review the security situation in Chhattisgarh in the wake of last Saturday's audacious attack by the Maoists on Congress leaders in Bastar district.

Shinde to visit Chhattisgarh: Reports

May 31, 2013 at 11:13 AM

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde is expected to visit Chhattisgarh on Friday, days after Maoists wiped out most of the top state Congress leadership in Bastar District in an ambush.

Stayed back in US to consult eye doctor: Shinde

May 30, 2013 at 10:33 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) With his own party having expressed reservations over his extended stay in the US following the Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Thursday said he was consulting an eye doctor.

Stayed back in US to consult eye doctor: Shinde

May 30, 2013 at 10:17 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) With his own party having expressed reservations over his extended stay in the US following the Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Thursday said he was consulting an eye doctor.

Shinde condemns Chhattisgarh Maoist attack

May 30, 2013 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde today condemned last Saturday's Maoist attack on the Congress leaders, and said that this was brutal, barbaric and inhuman in nature.

Congress blames Chhattisgarh Maoist attack on security lapse

May 28, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi/Bhubaneshwar, May 28 (ANI): Congress Party on Tuesday cited lapse in security as the main cause for the audacious attack by the Maoists on its leaders in Chhattisgarh.

'Anti-naxal operations will be intensified': R.K. Singh

May 28, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Raipur, May 28 (ANI): Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh today said anti-Naxal operations will be intensified with more security forces and modern weapons being provided by the Central Government to the affected regions.

NIA begins probe in Chhattisgarh Maoist attack

May 27, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Raipur, May 27 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today began its probe into the brutal attack by the Maoists on Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh.

Naxal attack: Rajnath Singh, Jaitley to meet slain leaders' families tomorrow

May 27, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitley, will visit Chhattisgarh on Tuesday to meet the family members of the slain Congress leaders.

Centre asks Maoists-hit states to refurbish security of political workers

May 27, 2013 at 7:01 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): In wake of the brutal attack by the Maoists on Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, the Central Government has asked all Maoists-hit states to revamp security of political workers and ensure that political activities are not affected by any violence.

'No proposal for army joining anti-naxal operations': Antony

May 27, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Thanjavur, May 27 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Monday said there is no proposal for the army to join the anti-naxal operations in Chhattisgarh.

Shinde says, NIA to probe the Chhattisgarh Naxal attack

May 27, 2013 at 12:19 PM

In a bid to give a stern message to the attackers on the Congress convoy in Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has said the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe the Maoist attack. Shinde, who is right now on the tour of US, has said about the decision to handed over the case to NIA.

NIA to probe Chhattisgarh Naxal attack: Shinde

May 27, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has said the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe the Maoist attack on Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh.

US to find way to decide Indian request on Headley

May 24, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) India and the US will find an "appropriate" way to decide on New Delhi's request for access to Mumbai attack plotter David Headley, US Undersecretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman said Friday.

Shinde reviews cooperation with U.S

May 24, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Washington, May 24 (ANI) Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, currently visiting the United States of America (USA), met senior Government functionaries including Secretary for Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, Attorney General Eric Holder and FBI Director Robert Muller.

Home Minister Shinde in Washington, India seeks access to Rana, Headley

May 22, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): India has sought access from the US to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack convict David Headley and his accomplice Tahawwur Rana, both of undergoing sentence awarded by a Chicago court after being found guilty of terrorism charges.

India seeks access to Headley, Rana

May 22, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Washington, May 22 (IANS) India has sought from the US access to Pakistani-American 26/11 Mumbai terror attack convict David Headley and his accomplice Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Hussain Rana, both found guilty of supporting Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

U.S. to collaborate with India on developing global approach to combat terrorism

May 22, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): The United States has pledged to collaborate with India on developing a global approach to combat increasing terror threats.

India, US to cooperate on law enforcement issues

May 22, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Washington, May 22 (IANS) India and the US have agreed to work together institutionally to ensure the best possible outcomes within the laws of the two countries on issues relating to law enforcement, counter terrorism and judicial processes.

India, US seek elimination of terror havens

May 22, 2013 at 9:18 AM

Washington, May 22 (IANS) India and the US have called upon all nations - without naming any country - to take effective steps to work toward eliminating sanctuaries and infrastructure that supports terrorism and to increase efforts to counter violent extremism.

US lawmakers seek more internal-security cooperation with India

May 21, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) Ahead of the second US-India Homeland Security dialogue here Tuesday, the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans has sought expanded cooperation between the two countries on internal security issues.

Patnaik seeks early nod for Odisha bill on chit funds

May 20, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 20 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday sought an early presidential nod to a bill which the state passed about a year and a half ago to protect the interest of small depositors.

India-US Homeland Security dialogue to begin today

May 20, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): The four-day India-US Homeland Security dialogue between Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde and his American counterpart Janet Napolitano will begin here today.

Sushil Kumar Shinde leaves for U.S. to participate in Indo-US Homeland Security dialogue

May 19, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Internal Affairs Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Sunday left for the United States to participate in the Indo-US Homeland Security dialogue.

Shinde to attend India-US security dialogue

May 19, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde will lead a high-level delegation to the US next week to attend the Indo-American Homeland Security Dialogue, a statement said Sunday.

Better facilities for BSF at border posts: Shinde

May 17, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Friday lauded Border Security Force (BSF) personnel for guarding areas prone to infiltration and said more facilities would be provided to the troopers deputed on the border-posts.

Shinde congratulates Delhi Police for IPL probe

May 17, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Friday congratulated Delhi Police for the Indian Premier League spot-fixing investigation following which three cricketers and 11 bookies have been arrested.

Shinde congratulates Delhi Police for busting IPL spot-fixing racket

May 17, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): A day after Indian pacer Sreesanth and his IPL teammates Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan were arrested in connection with the IPL spot-fixing case, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Friday congratulated Delhi Police for busting the racket.

Shinde rules out Army control over ITBP

May 16, 2013 at 11:50 AM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has turned down a proposal to allow the army to take over the command of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in the wake of a recent incursion by Chinese troops in the Ladakh region.

Congress, BJP trade barbs as CBI books Kataria

May 15, 2013 at 10:38 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The CBI case against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gulab Chand Kataria in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh shootout case Wednesday led to war of words between the BJP and the Congress with the former alleging it as a conspiracy by the ruling UPA and the latter questioning the opposition party's double standards.

Shinde for fast track courts for jailed Muslim youths

May 15, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The central government has sought from all states the number of Muslim youths involved in terror cases lodged in jails, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Wednesday while favouring fast track courts to deal with such cases.

Shinde rubbishes BJP's allegations that Centre is misusing CBI to defame its leaders

May 15, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Wednesday refuted the Bharatiya Janata Party's allegations that the UPA Government at the Centre is misusing CBI to defame its leaders.

India, Azerbaijan sign treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters

May 15, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): India and Azerbaijan have signed a treaty on mutual legal assistance in crminal matters.

Shinde to visit US to discuss security

May 15, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde will visit the US next week to discuss internal security and cooperation between the two countries on issues such as cyber security.

Centre committed to progressive reforms, says Shinde

May 14, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Latehar, May 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, who visited Jharkhand's Latehar District on Tuesday, assured the locals that the Central Government is determined to institute progressive reforms.

Shinde to review security situation in naxal-hit areas of Jharkhand

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Ranchi, May 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde will review progress in the security situation and development initiatives in the Naxal-affected districts of the Jharkhand today.

Long way to go for disaster mitigation, says PM

May 13, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) India has made progress in institutions for disaster prevention and mitigation but there is still a long way to go, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday and called for the involvement of communities in the effort.

Long way to go for proper disaster mitigation, says PM

May 13, 2013 at 2:38 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) India has made encouraging progress in recent years to put in place mechanisms for disaster prevention and mitigation, but there is still a long way to go and local communities must be involved in the effort, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday.

PM to inaugurate conference on disaster risk reduction

May 10, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the first session of the national platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) here May 13.

India will hand over Sanaullah's body: Shinde

May 9, 2013 at 12:48 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) India will send back the body of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah, who succumbed to his injuries sustained in an attack in Jammu's Kot Bhalwal jail, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Thursday.

Sanaullah's body to be handed over to Pakistan: Shinde

May 9, 2013 at 11:20 AM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday said the body of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who succumbed to injuries in a Chandigarh hospital on Thursday, will be handed over to Pakistan.

WB govt asks Centre to quickly pass state govt?s bill on ponzi scam

May 6, 2013 at 6:05 PM

In a bid to protect the interests of depositors in the aftermath of the multi-crore ponzi scam in West Bengal, state Finance Minister Amit Mitra Monday met to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and asked him to expedite process of passing state government's bill..................

Ponzi scam:West Bengal Govt. asks Centre to expedite President's assent to bill

May 6, 2013 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday and asked him to expedite President Pranab Mukherjee's assent on the new bill to protect the interests of depositors in the aftermath of the multi-crore ponzi scam in the state.

Inquiry on in attack on Pakistani prisoner: Shinde

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) An inquiry was on in the attack on a Pakistani prisoner in a jail in Jammu, union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said here Friday.

Inquiry on in attack on Pakistani prisoner: Shinde

May 3, 2013 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) An inquiry was on in the attack on a Pakistani prisoner in a jail in Jammu, union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said here Friday.

Tears and fury as Sarabjit dies in Pakistan

May 2, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Amritsar/Lahore, May 2 (IANS) Sarabjit Singh finally returned home Thursday - for a final adieu. Six days after a murderous attack by fellow prisoners, the Indian death row prisoner died in a Lahore hospital in the early hours of the morning, leaving thousands in India mourning his death and pushing the India-Pakistan equation to a new low.

India-Pakistan ties hit new low as Sarabjit dies; state-level cremation Friday (Roundup)

May 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi/Lahore, May 2 (IANS) Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh died in a Pakistani hospital early Thursday, succumbing to his injuries six days after being attacked by his fellow inmates in jail and pushing the fraught India-Pakistan equation to a new low. His body was being brought by a special Air India flight sent to Lahore by the Indian authorities.

Sarabjit's sister accuses Pakistan of back-stabbing India

May 2, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Dalbir Kaur, sister of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh who died in Lahore Thursday following a brutal assault in a jail, accused Pakistan of backstabbing India and called for all political parties to come together and strengthen the government's hands.

Shinde tells Chhattisgarh students not to join Naxal ranks

May 2, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday met students from Chhattisgarh's Narayanpura District and advised them to avoid overtures from Naxals.

Sarabjit's sister calls for political unity

May 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Dalbir Kaur, sister of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh who died Thursday following a brutal assault in a Lahore jail, has asked all political parties to come together and strengthen the government's hands.

India to send special plane to bring back Sarabjit's body: Shinde

May 2, 2013 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday said that a special plane will be sent to Pakistan to bring Sarabjit Singh's body home.

Pakistan must account for Sarabjit Singh's death: Manish Tewari

May 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Manish Tewari on Thursday strongly criticised Pakistan over the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, saying the latter had been murdered in cold blood in the custody of the Pakistan state, and added that Islamabad must be held accountable for the tragic incident.

Sarabjit Singh dead; India seeks answer from Pakistan

May 2, 2013 at 11:27 AM

Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who was fighting for life in a Lahore hospital after brutal attack by his fellow prisoners in jail died early morning on Thrusday. Sarabjit Singh died in Lahore's Jinnah Hospital, reported Geo News.

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.

Will try to get back Sarabjit's body soon: Shinde

May 2, 2013 at 10:20 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday met the family members of Sarabjit Singh, who died in a Pakistani hospital after being comatose for nearly a week, and assured them to make all efforts to bring back his body.

Special aircraft to bring back Sarabjit's body

May 2, 2013 at 9:24 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Thursday told the family of Sarabjit Singh who died in a Lahore hospital that his body would be flown back to India in a special aircraft.

Will try to get back Sarabjit's body soon: Shinde to family

May 2, 2013 at 9:00 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Thursday called on the family of Sarabjit Singh to offer condolences on the death of the Indian death row convict in a Lahore hospital and gave assurance that the government would try to get the body back "as soon as possible".

BJP pulls up UPA as Sarabjit Singh's condition deteriorates further

May 1, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Hours after the distraught family members of death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh said that they would be on a hunger strike till New Delhi took steps to get him out of Pakistan, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government for inaction on the issue.

Army chief briefs PM, CCS on Chinese troop incursion

May 1, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General Bikram Singh briefed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on the incursion by Chinese troops in Ladakh.

Army chief briefs CCS on Chinese incursion

May 1, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Indian Army chief, General Bikram Singh, Wednesday briefed the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on the Chinese incursion in Ladakh.

Census 2011 puts India's population at 1.21 billion

May 1, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): India's total population now stands at 1.21 billion, which is 17.7 per cent more than the last decade.

Primary Census Abstract-Data Highlights of Census 2011 released by Shinde

April 30, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Internal Affairs Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, released the Primary Census Abstract-Data Highlights of Census 2011 in a function organized by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India, here today.

Shinde expects Flag Officers meet to resolve Chinese incursion issue

April 27, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Daman, Apr. 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Saturday said that the incursion by the Chinese troops in the Ladakh region in Jammu and Kashmir would be decided during the Flag Officers meeting of both the armies.

Slapped girl's brother asks Shinde to sack errant cops

April 26, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The brother of Class 12 student Beenu Rawat whom a Delhi Police officer slapped while she was protesting the rape of a five-year-old girl, Friday submitted to the home minister's office here a letter demanding "dismissal of errant cops".

Second accused nabbed; parliament debates rising rapes, depravity (Roundup)

April 22, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Police slapped gang-rape charges on the two men, including a 19-year-old who was nabbed from Bihar Monday, in the barbaric rape of a five-year-old girl as parliament hotly debated rising rapes and "depravity" in society, with many demanding death for child rapists.

Parliament concerned over child's rape, members demand death for rapists (Roundup)

April 22, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The first day of parliament's resumed session Monday after a month-long recess opened on a note of discord Monday with concerns over the brutal rape of a five-year-old as well as alleged irregularities in coal block allocation and the draft JPC report on 2G spectrum leading to repeated adjournments in both houses.

Shinde pitches for NCTC post Bangalore blast

April 22, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Monday said there was a need to strengthen the intelligence set-up of states and quickly put in place the proposed anti-terror hub, NCTC, to prevent incidents like the April 17 Bangalore blast.

Action being taken, but rapes happen all over India: Shinde

April 22, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): Addressing Members of Parliament on Monday, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said an inquiry has been ordered into the lapses on part of police in connection with the rape of a five-year-old girl in Delhi's Gandhinagar area,but added that such incidents don't just happen in the national capital.

Shinde pushes for setting up NCTC to strengthen intelligence gathering

April 22, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Monday pushed for the setting up of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) to strengthen intelligence gathering.

Probe ordered into Delhi Police lapses: Shinde

April 22, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Monday said an inquiry has been ordered into Delhi Police lapses in investigating the disappearance of the five-year-old girl who was found brutally raped, and attempts to hush up the matter later.

Lok Sabha repeatedly disrupted on various issues

April 22, 2013 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was Monday adjourned repeatedly over various issues, including statehood for Telangana, demands for the resignation of union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and the unrest in West Bengal over Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee being heckled.