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

Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha promote 'Lootera' on 'Emotional Atyachaar 4' sets

June 19, 2013 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha were spotted promoting their upcoming movie 'Lootera' on the sets of reality show, 'Emotional Atyachaar 4', in Mumbai.

BJP asks state units to help in Uttarakhand relief

June 19, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh Wednesday asked state units to postpone their organisational work and provide assistance and relief to people affected by heavy rains and floods in Uttarakhand.

PM conveys dismay over Sri Lanka move on 13th Amendment

June 19, 2013 at 10:29 AM

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has expressed dismay over the reports suggesting dilution of certain key provisions of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution by the Sri Lankan government ahead of elections to the Northern Provincial Council.

India working for all communities to find place in Sri Lanka: PM

June 17, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Chennai, June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that India was working towards finding the rightful place for all communities in Sri Lanka.

Eight new faces inducted in UPA council of ministers

June 17, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Eight new faces were inducted into Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's council of ministers Monday -- possibly the last reshuffle before the 2014 general elections.

Goa awaits 'political entertainment' in Digvijay Singh

June 17, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Panaji, June 17 (IANS) The appointment of the controversy-prone Congressman Digvijay Singh as general secretary of three states, including Goa, has already sparked off banter in the virtual and political circles here.

Pre-monsoon rains in Shimla

June 16, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), June 16 (ANI): Pre-monsoon showers lashed Shimla,since yesterday bringing cheer to the residents and tourists, who were reeling under soaring temperature.

BJP president congratulates Iran's president elect

June 16, 2013 at 11:40 AM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh Sunday congratulated Iran's president-elect Hassan Rouhani, expressing hope that moderate voices would now be strengthened in Iran.

Aakanksha Singh's off screen camaraderie with Siddharth

June 15, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Mumbai, June 15 (IANS) TV actress Aakanksha Singh, who plays mother-in-law to actor Siddharth Arora's character Beera in "Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha 2", says off-screen too they behave as a typical 'saas' (mother-in-law) and 'damaad' (son-in-law).

Monsoon hits Himachal, 10 days in advance

June 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Shimla, June 15 (IANS) The southwest monsoon reached Himachal Pradesh Saturday, with most of the the hill state experiencing moderate to heavy rainfall, the meteorological office here said.

Dhoni lauds Jadeja and Rohit Sharma, says 'enjoyment key to success'

June 14, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Birmingham (UK), June 14 (ANI): Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Friday lauded his teammates Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma, saying they are quick learners of the game and performing consistently.

Mystery in drop of leprosy during middle ages solved

June 14, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): To answer why was there a sudden drop in the incidence of leprosy at the end of the Middle Ages, biologists and archeologists reconstructed the genomes of medieval strains of the pathogen responsible for the disease, which they exhumed from centuries old human graves.

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

June 14, 2013 at 1:08 PM

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

Now, you can bank your stem cells for future use

June 13, 2013 at 4:13 PM

Washington, June 13 (ANI): Some companies in the United States are offering people a chance to bank their stem cells for future use.

Parties condemn Maoist violence in one voice

June 10, 2013 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The May 25 Maoist strike on Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh was an attack on democracy and India will not accept the pernicious doctrine, said an all-party resolution Monday, condemning the incident.

BJP National Executive meeting will end positively: Rajnath Singh

June 8, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Panaji (Goa), June 8 (ANI): In his inaugural address to the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) national executive meeting here, party president Rajnath Singh said Saturday that everyone will go home "happy, energised and enthusiastic."

FBI to track 'hate crime' against Sikhs, AGPC praises American Sikh Caucus for its first success

June 6, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Amritsar, June 6 (ANI): The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has decided to track hate crimes against Sikhs in its uniform crime reporting program.

Israel, Norway draw in UEFA U-21 championship opener

June 6, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Jerusalem, June 6 (IANS) Hosts Israel and Norway drew 2-2 in the opening match of the 2014 UEFA U-21 championship tournament here.

PM to CMs: Be firm with communal forces of all types

June 5, 2013 at 1:53 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday urged all chief ministers to firmly deal with communal forces as communal harmony was critical for the growth and prosperity of the country.

I would have handled UP's law and order better: Mulayam

June 4, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Lucknow, June 4 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav said Tuesday that the law and order in Uttar Pradesh would be brought under control within a fortnight if he had been the chief minister.

BJP asks UPA to table Telangana bill in parliament

June 3, 2013 at 11:05 PM

Hyderabad, June 3 (IANS) BJP president Rajnath Singh has asked the UPA government to table a bill in parliament to carve out a separate Telangana state out of Andhra Pradesh, saying his party would extend unconditional support.

Advance monsoon session to debate bills: BJP

June 3, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Hyderabad, June 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wants the monsoon session of parliament to be advanced in order to debate and pass the food security and land acquisition bills with some amendments.

Face legal action if 'Balaatkari' is credited to me: Honey Singh

June 1, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) Accusations of misogyny in his songs are no more acceptable to Honey Singh, who has dissociated himself from the controversial song "Main hoon balaatkari". If anyone associates the song with him, he is ready to take legal action.

Planning Commission allocates Rs.4,151 crore to Meghalaya for fiscal 2013-14

June 1, 2013 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): Following a meeting between Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Meghalaya's annual plan for 2013-14 has been finalized at Rs 4,151 crores, marking a sharp hike of 17.4 percent.

India, Thailand will together work to promote regional economic integration and connectivity: PM

May 30, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Bangkok, May 30 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Thursday said India and Thailand will together work to promote regional economic integration and connectivity, and the evolution of an open, balanced and rule-based regional architecture, anchored in ASEAN centrality.

India, Thailand sign extradition treaty

May 30, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Bangkok, May 30 (IANS) The much awaited extradition treaty between India and Thailand was signed Thursday, paving the way for extradition of those involved in terrorism and other crimes in both countries.

Amit Trivedi uses orchestra to compose for 'Lootera'

May 29, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) In the times when music has gone digital and technology plays an important role, composer Amit Trivedi has resorted to an older technique and used the orchestra to create the background score for "Lootera".

Japan to invite 1200 Indian youth to promote bilateral tourism, people to people exchanges

May 29, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Tokyo, May 29 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Shinto Abe on Wednesday expressed his country's intention to invite approximately 1,200 youth from India to visit Japan through JENESYS 2.0 in order to promote interest towards Japan among the youth of India and to promote tourism between the two countries.

BJP, Maoists work together in Chhattisgarh: Congress

May 29, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday accused the BJP and the Maoists of being hand in glove in Chhattisgarh and asked Chief Minister Raman Singh to resign in the wake of the attack on a Congress convoy in the state which left 28 people dead.

Japan raises the bar for Manmohan! (Tokyo Diary)

May 29, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Tokyo, May 29 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is getting special treatment in Tokyo during his three-day visit to Japan. For instance, the lunch hosted by the emperor and the empress for Manmohan Singh and his wife, Gursharan Kaur, at the Imperial Palace was "very much extraordinary".

India, Japan agree to accelerate nuclear deal negotiations

May 29, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Tokyo, May 29 (ANI): India and Japan on Wednesday agreed to "accelerate" negotiations for early conclusion of the much anticipated bilateral civil nuclear deal.

Stronger Japan, India in each other's interest: Shinzo Abe

May 29, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Tokyo, May 29 (IANS) Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Wednesday said a stronger Japan and India were in each other's interest and to ensure peace and prosperity in Asia.

Ankita Lokhande resumes shooting for 'Pavitra Rishta'

May 29, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Rumour had it that the character of Archana was getting a new face on "Pavitra Rishta", but it is now confirmed that actress Ankita Lokhande, original face of the character, has resumed shooting for the show.

Manmohan Singh meets Emperor and Empress of Japan

May 29, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Tokyo, May 29 (ANI): The visiting Indian Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, and his wife Gursharan Kaur called on the Emperor and the Empress of Japan.

SIT must probe Chhattisgarh attack: Rajnath Singh

May 27, 2013 at 10:52 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) A court-monitored Special Investigation Team (SIT) should investigate the killing of Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, BJP president Rajnath Singh said Monday.

Manmohan Singh arrives in Tokyo, says 'enough scope for strengthening ties'

May 27, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Tokyo, May 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who arrived here on Monday evening on a three-day visit to Japan, said there is enough scope for further strengthening the ties between New Delhi and Tokyo.

Manmohan Singh a weak PM and hence India: Mulayam

May 27, 2013 at 5:03 PM

Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav has targeted prime minister Manmohan Singh saying that although he is a nice man but with not any

A weak Manmohan Singh, means a weak India: Mulayam Singh

May 27, 2013 at 3:49 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday dubbed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh a nice man with no independence to run his government the way he wanted to.

Government will remove investment bottlenecks: PM

May 26, 2013 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Low investments, particularly in infrastructure sector, have been a "big bottleneck" to the Indian economy and holding up the growth, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said, adding the government is trying to address the problem.

Bradley Cooper not a good kisser

May 26, 2013 at 12:22 AM

Los Angeles, May 26 (IANS) After locking lips with Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper, his "Silver Linings Playbook" co-star Jennifer Lawrence told him he is a "wet kisser". Cooper didn't take it as a compliment.

PM the laughing stock, social media is proof: BJP leader

May 25, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Panaji, May 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has become a laughing stock for the country and comments on the active social media world are proof of it, a BJP leader said here Friday.

PM to undertake five-day visit to Japan, Thailand from Monday

May 25, 2013 at 9:18 AM

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will undertake a five-day official visit to Japan and Thailand from Monday.

IPL Scoreboard: Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals

May 25, 2013 at 1:02 AM

Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens here Friday.

PM asks SEBI to stop insider trading

May 24, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday asked the capital market regulator SEBI to root out the "pernicious disease" of insider trading, saying the future effectiveness of the institution would depend on this.

IOC sets deadlines for suspended IOA

May 24, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Friday asked the suspended Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to amends its constitution by July 15 and hold fresh elections no later than Sep 1 for getting back to the Olympic fold.

Spot fixing heartbreaking: Sophie Choudry

May 24, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Expressing her grief over spot fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), singer-actress Sophie Choudry, a cricket fan, says it is "heartbreaking" to see such "criminal activity".

No need to ban IPL, guilty will be punished: R.P.N. Singh

May 24, 2013 at 12:46 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Minister of State for Home Affairs R.P.N. Singh Friday said it would not be right to ban the Indian Premier League (IPL) in view of fresh revelations in the spot fixing scandal, and promised to act tough against guilty.

My fans are my report card: Ranbir Kapoor

May 23, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) For Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor, appreciation by his fans is like a barometer of his success.

PM calls for reorientation of strategic thinking

May 23, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Gurgaon, May 23 (IANS) India faces a spectrum of security challenges and there is need for reorientation of the country's strategic thinking as well as reappraisal of its higher defence organisations, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Thursday.

UPA-II report card promises growth over 6%, investigation of Coalgate

May 22, 2013 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Listing the achievements of the UPA-II government, Prime Minsiter Manmohan Singh said that in the coming year they will report directly to the people to seek a renewed mandate.

Manmohan Singh presents UPA-II fourth anniversary report, says long way to go

May 22, 2013 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Listing the achievements of the UPA-II government, Prime Minsiter Manmohan Singh said that next year they will report directly to the people to seek a renewed mandate.

Wrongdoers in coal blocks, 2G allocations to be punished: PM

May 22, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The UPA is committed to transparency and allegations of impropriety in telecom spectrum and coal blocks allocations are being investigated and wrongdoers will be punished, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.

UPA-II regime invites wrath of opposition over corruption

May 22, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Jammu/New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Opposition parties in India trained guns at the ruling Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) on Wednesday over rampant corruption, even as the latter completed the fourth year of its second term in power.

Manmohan to visit Thailand

May 22, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Bangkok, May 22 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will pay an official visit to Thailand from May 30 to 31, the Thai foreign ministry announced here Wednesday.

Manmohan Singh to present UPA II report card today

May 22, 2013 at 12:30 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will present the report card of UPA-II today in which he is expected to list the schemes such as Direct Benefit Transfer and FDI in retail.

Get Raj, Prithviraj back to make 'Awara' again: Ranbir Kapoor

May 21, 2013 at 11:26 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Actor Ranbir Kapoor Tuesday said he was not aware of any plans for his father Rishi Kapoor and him to reprise his great-grandfather Prithviraj Kapoor and grandfather Raj Kapoor's roles in "Awara", saying one will have to get them and Nargis back to this world to make the film again.

'Zaalim Dilli' brings Honey Singh on the big screen

May 21, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) For the first time, Indian rapper-music producer Honey Singh will be seen singing on the big screen in a song in "Zaalim Dilli".

India's relationship with China expanding substantively: S. Jaishankar(Lead:Jaishankar)

May 20, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): India's Ambassador to China S. Jaishankar on Monday said New Delhi's relationship with Beijing is expanding substantively, and termed the three-day state visit of Premier Li Keqiang as significant.

A Mughlai treat for the Chinese premier in Delhi

May 20, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A delectable ensemble of Mughlai dishes was on the lunch menu for visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the Hyderabad House here Monday.

India, China sign eight pacts

May 20, 2013 at 3:10 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): India and China on Monday signed eight pacts, including sharing of information on water flow in the River Brahmaputra.

Chinese premier says India visit aims to enhance trust, deepen cooperation

May 20, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Beijing, May 20 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said here Monday that his official visit to India is aimed at enhancing mutual trust and deepening bilateral cooperation, and is future-oriented.

India, China ties essential for Asia, world: Manmohan Singh

May 20, 2013 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday that India and China's relationship is essential for stability and prosperity in Asia and the world, while stressing the need "for an early resolution of the boundary dispute.

Seeds sowed today should be harvested in autumn: Li

May 20, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Stating that he looked forward to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit later this year, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang turned poet of sorts Monday to say that seeds sowed in spring sould be harvested in autumn.

Border issue on agenda as Chinese premier arrives

May 19, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived here Sunday on a three-day state visit during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on many issues, including the recent border row.

Manmohan Singh to visit Japan and Thailand

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is slated to pay official visit to Japan from May 27 to 29 and to the Kingdom of Thailand on May 30 and 31.

Woodland to re-position 'Woods' footwear sub-brand

May 17, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) Footwear major Woodland, owned by the Aero Group, is looking to re-position its sub-brand 'Woods' in the luxury footwear segment, focusing primarily on women's footwear, a top company official said Friday.

Karnataka CM meets Manmohan Singh

May 16, 2013 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister K. Siddaramaiah, who is on a visit to New Delhi, met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today.

India to be back in Olympic fold soon, says sports minister Jitendra Singh

May 16, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Sports Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to pave the way to lift ban on the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Indian sportspersons will soon able to join the Olympics.

Hold fresh elections to get suspension lifted: IOC tells IOA

May 15, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Lausanne, May 15 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Wednesday asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to hold free and fair fresh elections if it wants its suspension to be revoked.

Live telecast of 'American Idol 12' finale in India

May 15, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The finale of the 12th season of American singing reality show "American Idol" will be shown live in India.

Manmohan Singh to go to Japan, Thailand May-end

May 14, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh goes to Japan May 27-29 for the annual bilateral summit with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during which nuclear energy cooperation will be high on the agenda. He will then go to Thailand at the invitation of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

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.

Working with parents, a learning experience: Ranbir Kapoor

May 13, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who will be sharing the screen space with father Rishi Kapoor and mother Neetu Singh in Abhinav Kashyap's "Besharam", says it was a learning experience.

It was difficult shooting 'Lootera': Vikramaditya Motwane

May 13, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Vikramaditya Motwane, who is set for the release of his second directorial venture "Lootera", says he had a hard time shooting for the film.

Sushant still open to working on small screen

May 11, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who forayed into films after doing television, has no qualms about again working for the small screen again provided the work being offered is good.

'NH10' shoot pushed back: Rajkumar Yadav

May 11, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actor Rajkumar Yadav, who will soon be seen in Navdeep Singh's "NH10", says the film has been pushed back for now.

PM congratulates Siddaramaiah

May 11, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday congratulated Karnataka's incoming Chief Minister K. Siddaramaiah who will head a new Congress government in the state.

Prateik to woo 16-year-old in 'Isaaq' (With Image)

May 10, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Actor Prateik, who has gone underground to get a makeover for the upcoming film "Isaaq", will be romancing 16-year-old Amyra Dastur in the movie.

'I want to educate people about honour killings'

May 10, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Toronto, May 10 (IANS) An Indo-Canadian man serving a life sentence in a jail in Canada for murdering three people, including his sister, says he will educate people about honour killings if he is released from prison.

No more queues: Metro launches online recharge

May 9, 2013 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Commuters travelling in Delhi Metro will no longer have to stand in queues to recharge travel smart cards. They can recharge these online and get an update in add value machines (AVM) installed at Metro stations, an official said Thursday.

Karnataka rejects BJP ideology: PM

May 8, 2013 at 2:16 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) rout in Karnataka "is a clear result against (its) ideology", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.

Karnataka result rejection of BJP ideology: PM

May 8, 2013 at 2:08 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Congress victory in Karnataka is a rejection of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) ideology, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.

Maoists bomb Odisha village building

May 7, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) Maoist rebels early Tuesday blasted landmines and damaged a government building in Odisha, police said. No loss of life was reported.

Rajya Sabha stalled again over coal allocation

May 7, 2013 at 11:12 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was Tuesday adjourned till noon as the BJP continued with its demand for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks and other issues.

Reliance Communications hikes mobile call rates by at least 20 percent

May 6, 2013 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Reliance Communications Monday raised mobile call rates by 20-30 percent across India, a company statement said.

Up to government whether parliament will function: Jaitley

May 4, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley Saturday said it was up to the government to decide whether parliament will function or not, and his party was firm on its demands for resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the 2G and coal blocks scams.

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.

PM asks Asian economies to step-up efforts to address common challenges

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday urged Asian economies to step up efforts to address common challenges by investing resources to help empower all sections of societies in the region.

Malhotra names delegates for IOC meeting

May 3, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) A day after the suspended Indian Olympic Association (IOA), headed by Abhay Singh Chautala, announced its panel for the meeting with the International Olympic Committee to present its case for lifting the ban, the IOC-recognised IOA boss Vijay Kumar Malhotra named his delegation.

Khurhsid briefs Mulayam on China strategy

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

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

Pakistan condemns attack on prisoner in Indian jail

May 3, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Islamabad, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan Friday condemned the attack on a Pakistani prisoner in an Indian jail and said it was "obvious retaliation" to the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Lahore.

Sarabjit's death: Pakistani dailies demand thorough probe

May 3, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Islamabad, May 3 (IANS) Pakistani dailies Friday demanded a thorough investigation into the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh who was savagely attacked by fellow prisoners, with one pointedly saying this happened because of Pakistani authorities' "abject failure".

British lawyer blames India for Sarabjit's fate

May 2, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) British lawyer of Indian origin Jas Uppal Thursday put the blame on the successive Indian governments for Sarabjit Singh's fate in Pakistan, saying she has reported the death row prisoner's case to global human rights groups.

'UPA has blurred India's image internationally': Rajnath Singh on Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Thursday lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government for failing to take concrete step to secure the release of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who died in Pakistan.

Parliament expresses shock, sorrow over Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Expressing deep shock and sorrow at the death of Sarabjit Singh, both houses of parliament Thursday condemned the "inhuman treatment" meted out to him in a Pakistani jail.

Sarabjit's death result of petty-mindedness: B'wood celebs

May 2, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) "Petty-minded" politics took away the life of Sarabjit Singh, Bollywood filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar and veteran writer Javed Akhtar said, as Hindi film celebrities reacted strongly to the death of the Indian death row prisoner in Pakistan.

Sarabjit was India's brave son, says 'deeply saddened' PM

May 2, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) A "deeply saddened" Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday condoled the passing way of Sarabjit Singh and termed him a brave son of India.

Goa assembly mourns Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Panaji, May 2 (IANS) The Goa legislative assembly condoled the death of Sarabjit Singh, death row prisoner in a Pakistani jail, who died Thursday of wounds sustained in a brutal attack in a Lahore jail.

Lok Sabha condoles Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Expressing deep shock and sorrow at the demise of Sarabjit Singh, the Lok Sabha Thursday condemned the "inhuman treatment" meted out to him in a Pakistani jail.

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.