Everything you need to know about Seda Singh Wala: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Seda Singh Wala: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
London, May 21 (IANS) A Sikh bus driver in Finland is fighting for his right to wear a turban while at work.
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.
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".
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'.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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'
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.
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.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha were named the worst actor and actress at the fifth edition of Golden Kela Awards here Saturday, while Shirish Kunder's "Joker" was adjudged the worst film of the year.
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.
On Board Air India One, Mar 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has said that the UPA government at the Centre will complete its full term and the Lok Sabha elections will take place only in 2014 as scheduled.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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....................
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.
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'.
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.
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.
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) In dramatic developments on the eve of presidential nominations in the BJP, incumbent Nitin Gadkari announced late evening Tuesday that he will not seek a second term while former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Rajnath Singh emerged as his likely successor.
Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): Philippine police has reportedly rescued a kidnapped Indian businessman whose severed finger was delivered to his family.
Ludhiana, Dec 27 (IANS) A court here Thursday remanded three influential people to police custody till Dec 31 for allegedly assaulting a senior Punjab Police officer at a night club here Monday night.
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.
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IANS) Golfer Aditi Ashok set up an interesting duel with her arch-rival Gurbani Singh in the semi-final as she won her quarter-final easily in the Usha All India Ladies Matchplay Championships at the Tollygunge Club here Friday.
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.
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.
Amritsar, Dec 6 (ANI): Punjab Police on Thursday arrested a local Shiromani Akali Dal leader Ranjit Singh Rana in connection with the murder of a police officer, who had opposed his daughter's harassment by the politician and his associates.
Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar says playing sprinter Milkha Singh in "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" has been an exciting challenge.
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.
Chennai, Nov 1 (IANS) Powered by increased sales of its Innova and Fortuner models, carmaker Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd. registered a 14 percent sales growth last month as compared to the numbers sold during October 2011, a company statement said Thursday.
New Delhi, Oct 25 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Thursday condoled the passing away of satirist Jaspal Bhatti, and described him as a person who endeared himself to generations with his unique perspective on probity in public life.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The government of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is politically isolated and has no mandate to push through economic reforms, the CPI-M said Monday.
New Delhi, Oct.7 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Sunday reiterated that the crisis-ridden Kingfisher Airlines would have to satisfy aviation regulator DGCA on all aspects, including safety and issue of non-payment of salaries to its employees in reply to the show cause notice.
New Delhi, Oct. 4 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Thursday said the government needed concrete plans from Kingfisher Airlines on how the debt-ridden airline would maintain schedule of flights and ensure passenger safety.
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.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (ANI): The acute cacophony over unexpected bold series of reforms between Congress-led UPA-II Government and its mercurial key ally partner Trinamool Congress (TMC) that eventually resulted in the latter pulling out of the alliance, hit the media on Friday evening.
Hyogo (Japan), Sep 20 (IANS) Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh carded a 67 to finish 11th in the opening round of the Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open here Thursday.
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.
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.
New Delhi, Sep 16 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said if the Congress-led UPA Government is willing to take action against corrupt people, then the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, should be the first one to be sacked, as he is the main accused in the coal scam.
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.
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).
Chandigarh, Aug 24 (IANS) When the People's Party of Punjab (PPP) was floated in March last year, there were expectations that its leader and former Punjab finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal would provide the third alternative in the state's politics.
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.
Kolkata, July 29 (IANS) India's legendary soccer defender Jarnail Singh was Sunday conferred Mohun Bagan Ratna - the club's highest award - posthumously.
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.
Bangalore, July 17 (IANS) Smaller cities and towns across India, including in the northeast region would have air connectivity and new airports, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh will meet Air India's executive pilots, who are currently managing all of the airlines' international flights, for a solution to their complaints of stress and operating a tough schedule, informed sources said Sunday.
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Monday wrote to employees of the strike-hit Air India, urging them to be focused on the national carrier's survival and revival plans even as the airline mulled the option of sacking 300 more striking pilots.
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The national carrier Air India may sack 300 more striking aviators, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said Monday, as the airline advertised for hiring new pilots. The airline has already sacked 101 pilots.
New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): With Air India considering a further crackdown on pilots who are on strike, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Monday said it is for airline management to decide on how long to keep them on their payroll.
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) A Delhi court Wednesday reserved its order on Lt. Gen. (Retd) Tejinder Singh's plea seeking the issuance of summons to former army chief Gen. V.K. Singh in a defamation case.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Friday promised employees of the "erstwhile Air India and Indian Airlines" parity in payscales and working hours in the merged entity but did not unveil any fresh initiatives to end the 25-day strike that has crippled the national carrier.
New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Friday announced a new pay and career progression norms for employees of erstwhile Indian Airlines and Air India to ensure parity in the merged national carrier.
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Friday
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.
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."
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.
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) India's security will be in jeopardy unless the nation's political class, backed by a compliant bureaucracy, 'gets its act together and vigorously desists from sacrificing the merit system and the army rules at the altar of favouritism and nepotism', a new book on civil-military relations says.
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) India's security will be in jeopardy unless the nation's political class, backed by a compliant bureaucracy, 'gets its act together and vigorously desists from sacrificing the merit system and the army rules at the altar of favouritism and nepotism', a new book on civil-military relations says.
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.
New Delhi/Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Friday told Air India's striking pilots that the airline may begin hiring new pilots if the 18-day-old strike continued.
New Delhi/Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) In a bid to end the 18-day-old strike at national carrier Air India, some of the agitating pilots met Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh here Friday.
New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): With Air India pilots' strike entering its eighteenth day on Friday, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said sacked pilots could be reinstated on a case-by-case basis.
Mumbai/New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The agitating pilots of Air India Thursday sought a meeting with Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh to end the 17-day-old strike that has crippled the airline's international operations.
Mumbai/New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Passengers continue to be left in a lurch due to the strike by Air India pilots, which entered its seventeenth day on Thursday.
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.
New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has cancelled the visit of a delegation led by him to Seattle and Charleston in the United States to take delivery of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in view of the on-going Air India pilots' strike.
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.
Beijing, Feb 7 (ANI): The Tibetan regional government has warned its officials that failing to maintain stability ahead of the Tibetan new year could result in job loss or criminal prosecution.
Beijing, Feb 7 (ANI): The Tibetan regional government has warned its officials that failing to maintain stability ahead of the Tibetan new year could result in job loss or criminal prosecution.
Beijing, Feb 6 (ANI): Three Tibetans have reportedly set themselves on fire in protest against China's political and religious repression.
Beijing, Feb 6 (ANI): Three Tibetans have reportedly set themselves on fire in protest against China's political and religious repression.
London, Feb 4 (ANI): Chinese authorities have admitted to cutting off mobile phone and internet connections in areas where Tibetans were shot dead last month.
London, Feb 4 (ANI): Chinese authorities have admitted to cutting off mobile phone and internet connections in areas where Tibetans were shot dead last month.
London, Feb 4 (ANI): Chinese authorities have admitted to cutting off mobile phone and internet connections in areas where Tibetans were shot dead last month.
Beijing, Feb 1 (ANI): A top Chinese official has ordered police to step up security in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the wake of deadly protests in Sichuan province.
Beijing, Feb 1 (ANI): A top Chinese official has ordered police to step up security in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the wake of deadly protests in Sichuan province.
Beijing, Jan 25 (ANI): Two more Tibetans in China's southwestern Sichuan province were killed when security forces opened fired on thousands of demonstrators.
Beijing, Jan 17 (ANI): A number of Tibetans, including monks defiantly held up a portrait of he Dalai Lama in a community in southwestern China, days after other Tibetans set themselves n fire in protest against Chinese rule.
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.
Amritsar, Aug.17 (ANI): The Youth Akali Dal (YAD) on Wednesday announced a restructure of its organisation to include new office bearers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
