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

India, China vow to resolve border row, boost ties (Intro Roundup)

May 20, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and China scripted a new chapter in their ties Monday as Premier Li Keqiang and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh candidly discussed their recent border row and decided to take steps for an early resolution of a dispute that triggered a war in 1962.

Boxers Nanao, Dilbagh settle for silver in Russia

May 20, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Khabarovsk (Russia), May 20 (IANS) The Indian boxers' campaign came to an end at the Khabarovsk International Competition here with two silver and three bronze medals.

India, China vow to resolve border row, boost ties (Roundup)

May 20, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and China scripted a new chapter in their ties Monday as Premier Li Keqiang and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh candidly discussed their recent border row and decided to take steps for an early resolution of a dispute that triggered a war in 1962.

Edutainment for kids with donuts!

May 20, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) KidZania, which offers education with entertainment, has partnered with Mad Over Donuts to provide a donut-making experience for children to kindle their creative skills.

India, China seek early end to border dispute: PM

May 20, 2013 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and China favour early resolution of their border dispute and want peace to be maintained on the frontier until then, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday.

Manmohan to visit China

May 20, 2013 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday that he hoped to visit China "at the earliest opportunity".

India-China consensus big stride forward: Li

May 20, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Monday described the consensus reached on various issues between China and India as "a big stride forward" and called for conducting dialogue in a "mature and sensible way".

India, China border experts will meet soon

May 20, 2013 at 1:26 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Special representatives of India and China will meet soon to discuss their disputed border where Chinese incursion sparked tensions recently, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday.

Himachal to launch crop diversification programme

May 19, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Shimla, May 19 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government would launch an integrated crop diversification programme to bring additional 3,000 hectares under cultivation of vegetables, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said Sunday.

Manmohan Singh to visit U.S. later this year

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has accepted an invitation from President Barack Obama to visit the United States later this year.

BCCI suspends 'middleman' Amit Singh

May 17, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The Indian cricket board will meet Sunday in the wake of the spot-fixing scandal in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Friday said it had suspended Gujarat medium pacer Amit Singh who, during his stint with Rajasthan Royals, was allegedly used by the bookies to fix deals with cricketers.

PM for a mechanism to provide immediate funds to people affected by natural disasters

May 13, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday called for the setting up institutional mechanisms for providing immediate funds to people to help them recover from losses caused by natural disasters.

BJP wants PM also to go, to launch 'jail bharo' agitation

May 11, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should also go following the resignation of two cabinet ministers, BJP president Rajnath Singh said Saturday and announced a "jail bharo (filling the jails)" agitation May 27-June 2 against the "all-round failure" of UPA government.

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.

World's oldest marathon man Fauja Singh can't imagine life without running shoes

May 10, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): 80s is an age when most pensioners are winding down their lives but following the loss of his wife and one of his sons, Fauja Singh began a new one as a marathon runner.

Two Indians in Malaysian state's executive committee

May 9, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Singapore, May 9 (IANS) Two Indian-origin leaders have been appointed for the first time to the state executive committee of the Malaysian state of Penang.

Indian-origin lawyer in Australia struck off rolls

May 9, 2013 at 4:32 PM

Sydney, May 9 (IANS) An Indian-origin lawyer in Australia has been disbarred from practising after it was found that he was guilty in a case of trying to pervert the course of justice while earlier practising in Fiji.

SC raps J&K over lack of foresight in Sanaullah attack

May 8, 2013 at 11:53 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday frowned on the failure of the Jammu and Kashmir government to anticipate the possibility of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah being attacked in jail in the wake of the death of Sarabjit Singh after being assaulted in a Lahore jail.

SC raps J&K over lack of foresight in Sanaullah attack

May 8, 2013 at 1:37 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday frowned on the failure of the Jammu and Kashmir government to anticipate the possibility of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah being attacked in jail in the wake of the death of Sarabjit Singh after being assaulted in a Lahore jail.

2012 Delhi rape case: Ram Singh caused bite marks on victim's body

May 7, 2013 at 11:52 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): The bite marks found on the body of the December 16 gangrape victim were caused by Ram Singh and probably by Akshay Singh according to a witness.

Sarabjit's kin to move to an International Court

May 5, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Bhikiwind, Mar 5 (ANI): Family of slain Sarabjit Singh on Sunday said that they would move an International Court of Justice over the death of the Indian prisoner in Pakistan following a brutal attack by jail inmates.

MEA briefs Mulayam Singh on Govt's stand on Chinese incursion in Ladakh

May 3, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Responding to Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav over his attack on United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government over the issue of Chinese troops incursion in Ladakh, Minister for External Affairs (MEA) Salman Khurshid Friday briefed him on the government's stand and strategy on tackling this issue..............

Khurshid briefs Mulayam on China strategy

May 3, 2013 at 5:48 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 tackling the Chinese incursion in Ladakh.

For Pakistan, Sarabjit was always Manjit

May 3, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Bhikhiwind (Punjab), May 3 (IANS) Sarabjit Singh in India, Manjit Singh in Pakistan. For the man, who was given a state funeral here Thursday after having been brutally attacked in a Lahore jail where he was on death row, it was really all about a name.

Sarabjit Singh's death could worsen Pakistan's image internationally: Editorial

May 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Islamabad, May 3 (ANI): Reacting to the brutal attack and consequent death of Indian convict Sarabjit Singh, an editorial in a Pakistani daily has said that the incident could affect relations between India and Pakistan, making matters worse for the latter whose image has taken a blow internationally.

Sarabjit's death blot on India's reputation: Uddhav Thackeray

May 3, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) The death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh following a murderous assault in a Lahore jail was a "blot" on India's reputation, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said Friday.

Amnesty International calls on Pakistan to protect Indian prisoners in country's jails

May 3, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Islamabad, May 3 (ANI): Rights group Amnesty International has called on Pakistani authorities to ensure the safety of Indian prisoners in the country's jails, following the death of Indian convict Sarabjit Singh in Lahore.

Manmohan Singh weakest PM, Advani says again

May 2, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Del May 2 (IANS) BJP leader L.K. Advani Thursday launched a diatribe against Manmohan Singh, again calling him the weakest prime minister who is running the most corrupt government.

Sarabjit a national martyr, says Badal

May 2, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Chandigarh, May 2 (IANS) Expressing deep anguish over the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Thursday termed him as a "national martyr who suffered unspeakable repression and torture with dignity".

India to give Rs.25 lakh for Sarabjit's family

May 2, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India Thursday announced Rs.25 lakh for Sarabjit Singh's family from the Prime Minister's Relief Fund.

Don't blame us for Sarabjit's death: Sibal

May 2, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India did whatever it could to help Sarabjit Singh, but Pakistan "failed to ensure" his safety, Minister for Communications and Information Technology Kapil Sibal said Thursday.

'Arrangements' in place to bring Sarabjit's mortal remains back

May 2, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The government has made "arrangements" with Pakistan to bring back the body of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh who died in a Lahore hospital following a brutal assault in prison, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Thursday.

Details of Sarabjit's death to be shared with parliament

May 2, 2013 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The government would share with parliament the details of the death of Sarabjit Singh in a Pakistani hospital early Thursday days after a brutal assault in a Lahore jail, a minister said.

Sarabjit's death was preventable: Kiran Bedi

May 2, 2013 at 10:20 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Indian prisoner Sarabjit's death in Pakistan was preventable, said former top police officer Kiran Bedi Thursday.

It's cold blooded murder: Sushma on Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 9:48 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) "It is a cold blooded murder," said BJP leader Sushma Swaraj Thursday following the death of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan.

Sarabjit should be declared a martyr: family

May 2, 2013 at 5:40 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Sarabjit Singh, the Indian death row prisoner who died in a Lahore hospital early Thursday, should be given the stature of a "shahid" or, martyr, his family has said.

Pakistan sets up medical team for Sarabjit's postmortem

May 2, 2013 at 3:40 AM

Lahore, May 2 (IANS) A medical team is being constituted to conduct the postmortem examination of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh who died in a Lahore hospital Thursday, a media report said.

Sarabjit Singh dies in Lahore hospital

May 2, 2013 at 3:00 AM

Islamabad, May 2 (IANS) Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who was admitted to a Lahore hospital after being savagely attacked in jail, died Thursday, a media report said.

Sarabjit Singh is dead

May 2, 2013 at 2:52 AM

Islamabad, May 2 (IANS) Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who was admitted to a Lahore hospital after being viciously attacked in jail, is dead, a media report said Thursday.

Sarabjit's condition 'serious and critical': government

May 2, 2013 at 1:16 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The condition of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who is in an intensive care unit in a Pakistan hospital, remains "serious and critical", the Indian external affairs ministry said Wednesday night.

Release Sarabjit or send him to third country for treatment

May 1, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Expressing concern over death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh's deteriorating condition, India has asked Pakistan to release him on "humanitarian and sympathetic grounds" or to send him to a third country for "proper treatment".

Send Sarajbit to third country for treatment

May 1, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Expressing concern at death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh's deteriorating condition, India has proposed to Pakistan to send him to a third country for "proper treatment" and said "every endeavour" should be made to save his life.

Unhappy with Pakistan, Sarabjit's family returns to India

May 1, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Attari (Punjab), May 1 (IANS) The family of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, battling for life in Pakistan, returned to India Wednesday saying that they were dissatisfied with the way he was being treated and had been kept in the dark about his condition.

Greg Norman slams 'disgraceful' lack of blood testing in golf's anti-doping policy

April 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, Apr 30 (ANI): Australian golf legend Greg Norman has criticised golf's anti-doping policies, saying that sport needed to clean up its act by overcoming the lack of blood testing.

China biggest enemy of India, Pakistan no threat: Mulayam

April 29, 2013 at 11:00 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Monday accused the UPA government of being "weak and cowardly" over the incursion of Chinese troops in Ladakh and warned that China "is the biggest enemy" of India but "Pakistan is no threat".

Put pressure on Pak to have Sarabjit treated in India: BJP tells Govt.

April 28, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Bangalore, April 28 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday urged the UPA-II Government to put pressure on Pakistan to have comatose Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh treated in India.

Four family members of Sarabjit get visas for Pakistan

April 27, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Four family members of Sarabjit Singh were Saturday granted visas to travel to Pakistan to see the critically injured Indian death row convict who was brutally attacked in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail.

Attack on Sarabjit Singh very sad: PM

April 27, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said the murderous attack on Indian death row prisoner in Pakistan Sarabjit Singh was "very sad".

Gracy Singh plays classical singer in comeback film

April 27, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Actress Gracy Singh will play a classical singer in "Blue Mountains", touted to be her comeback film. She says she even learnt a bit of singing for the movie.

Sarabjit still critical, kin seek Pakistan visa

April 27, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Amritsar/Lahore, April 27 (IANS) The condition of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, admitted to a Lahore hospital after being brutally assaulted by fellow inmates, continued to be critical Saturday, even as his family demanded Pakistani visas to visit him.

Sarabjit Singh assaulted by prison inmates in Lahore

April 26, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Lahore, April 26 (IANS) Inmates attacked and seriously injured Sarabjit Singh, an Indian death row convict in a prison here Friday, officials said. He was rushed to a hospital.

Indian American's book on billionaire immigrants out

April 26, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New York, April 26 (IANS) A book titled 'How 12 Immigrants Made Billions: 12 Keys to Success' by Indian American author and entrepreneur Dr. Harsimran Singh detailing stories of immigrants to the US who became billionaires has hit the stands here.

Need to strengthen Panchayati Raj System: PM

April 24, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said that there is need to strengthen the Panchayati raj system in the country in order to bring sustainable development.

Don't believe government interfered in CBI report: SP

April 23, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Tuesday said his party did not believe that the Congress-led central government has interfered with the CBI report on the coal block allocation scam.

Rajya Sabha debates women's safety, BJP demands death penalty for rapists(Update: Rajasabha)

April 22, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): The second half of the Budget Session of Parliament resumed on Monday afternoon with the opposition confronting the government on various issues, including the brutal rape of a five-year-old girl in Delhi.

India, Pakistan discuss agenda for enhancement of trade opportunities

April 21, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Karachi, Apr. 21 (ANI): Business leaders from India and Pakistan under the umbrella of SAARC Chambers of Commerce and Industry (SAARC-CCI) met in New Delhi to further discuss agenda for enhancement of bilateral as well as regional economic cooperation.

American Sikhs fear backlash following Boston bombings suspect's identification

April 20, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Following the revelation that the suspect of the Boston Marathon bombings is a Muslim, an extra layer of fear that rides along with the news of a possible terror attack has been created among the country's Sikh community that they will be blamed for the attacks.

Ford India plans to make India export hub

April 19, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Hyderabad, April 19 (IANS) Auto major Ford India, which is gearing up to roll out its much-awaited compact Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) Ford Ecosport in a couple of months, plans to make India the export hub. It is targeting 25 percent exports of its total vehicle capacity in the country.

PM condoles the loss of lives in the earthquake in Pakistan

April 17, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives and destruction the earthquake caused in Pakistan.

Sports ministry assures unified front before IOC

April 17, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Sports Minister Jitendra Singh said the country will put up a unified front at the meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) May 7 in a bid to lift the suspension slapped on India.

Modi will campaign across India: Rajnath Singh

April 16, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will campaign across the country during elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Rajnath Singh said Tuesday.

NADA finds boxer Vijender's samples negative

April 16, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Olympic medallist Vijender Singh can heave a sigh of relief after the sports ministry announced Tuesday that the boxer's samples tested negative for drugs.

IOC invites sports ministry, IOA for talks

April 13, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has invited both Sports Minister Jitendra Singh and the suspended Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to discuss and agree on a roadmap that would lift the suspension on India.

PM calls on German President before wrapping up three-day visit to Berlin

April 12, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Berlin, Apr 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh called on German President Joachim Gauck here on Friday before leaving for New Delhi after completing a three-day state visit to Germany.

Manmohan Singh leaves Berlin after 'fruitful' visit

April 12, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Berlin, April 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left Berlin Friday after a three-day "successful" and "fruitful" visit that saw the signing of six agreements and a strong commitment to conclude an India-EU free trade pact.

Iran has a right to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes: PM

April 11, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Berlin, Apr. 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today said that like all other countries which have nuclear power or access to nuclear power, Iran too has the right to use its nuclear potential for peaceful purposes.

Manmohan Singh says Germany largest economic partner of India

April 11, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Berlin, Apr. 11 (ANI): Asserting that economic ties have been a defining feature of the relationship between New Delhi and Berlin, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday said Germany is one of India's largest economic partners globally.

Manmohan Singh accorded ceremonial reception in Berlin

April 11, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Berlin, Apr. 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who is on a three-day state visit to Germany, was given a ceremonial reception at the federal chancellery here on Thursday.

Manmohan Singh to chair second IGC between India, Germany in Berlin today

April 11, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Berlin, April 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will chair the second Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC) between India and Germany here today.

Manmohan Singh arrives In Berlin on three-day visit

April 10, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Berlin, April 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh,arrived here Wednesday afternoon on a three-day official visit.

Manmohan Singh to seek German support for India-EU trade deal

April 10, 2013 at 8:05 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said he will seek German support for early conclusion of a balanced trade and investment with the European Union (EU).

Virbhadra withdraws legislators' pay hike bill

April 9, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Shimla, April 9 (IANS) In a surprise move, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Tuesday withdrew four bills that proposed to increase the salaries of legislators and ministers.

Won't topple but UPA may go anyway: Rajnath Singh

April 9, 2013 at 4:53 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The BJP was not in favour of toppling a stable (UPA) government but it could go due to its own internal contradictions, party president Rajnath Singh said Tuesday.

Margaret Thatcher was a transformative figure, PM

April 8, 2013 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Condoling the death of Britain's first woman prime minister Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said she was a "transformative figure" under whom Britain registered important progress on the national and international arena.

Batra to head hockey's high performance committee

April 8, 2013 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) secretary general Narinder Batra will be heading the 15-member high performance and development committee while high performance director Roelant Oltmans will be its vice-chairman.

PM condoles death of Margaret Thatcher

April 8, 2013 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday condoled the death of Britain's first woman prime minister Margaret Thatcher, saying that under her Britain registered important progress on the national and international arena.

Need more public golf courses: Jeev Milkha Singh

April 8, 2013 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India's top golfer Jeev Milkha Singh said Monday the government should play a bigger role and start making public golf courses for the sport to become popular among the masses.

Need to track funds, information about transfer beneficiaries: PM

April 5, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said he had been informed that the process of tracking and monitoring system in Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) was "unsatisfactory" and asserted that there was a need to track funds and information about the beneficiaries.

India decontrols $15.5 billion sugar industry

April 4, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The Indian government Thursday decided to decontrol Rs.80,000 crore (around $15.5 billion) sugar industry in line with the suggestions of a panel headed by C. Rangarajan, the chairman of the prime minister's economic advisory council.

Manmohan Singh, Zuma interacted many times at BRICS

April 3, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and South African President Jacob Zuma "interacted on several occasions" during the BRICS summit in Durban though the two sides did not hold delegation-level talks, an official said here Wednesday.

Drugs haul: Boxer Ram Singh arrested

April 3, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Chandigarh, April 3 (IANS) Punjab Police Wednesday arrested boxer Ram Singh in connection with the international multi-million dollar drugs haul case, an official said here.

Days of snooping over: Virbhadra

April 3, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Shimla, April 3 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Wednesday virtually turned the tables on the opposition BJP on the issue of mass unauthorised surveillance of telephones of politicians and bureaucrats.

Lahiri, Singh walk down memory lane at Panasonic Open India

April 2, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Home favourites Anirban Lahiri and Digvijay Singh return to the scene of their famous victories, determined to follow up on their successes when the $300,000 Panasonic Open India gets underway at the Delhi Golf Club Thursday.

R.K.Singh flagged off SSB expedition team to scale Mount Everest

April 2, 2013 at 4:07 PM

To scale Mount Everest, the expedition team of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) got green signal for its mission. Union Home Secretary R.K Sin

R.K.Singh flagged off SSB expedition team to scale Mount Everest

April 2, 2013 at 4:07 PM

To scale Mount Everest, the expedition team of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) got green signal for its mission. Union Home Secretary R.K Sin

R.K Singh flags off SSB expedition to Mt. Everest

April 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 2 (ANI): Union Home Secretary R.K Singh flagged off the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) expedition to Mount Everest at a function here on Tuesday.

R.K Singh flags off SSB expedition to Mt. Everest

April 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 2 (ANI): Union Home Secretary R.K Singh flagged off the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) expedition to Mount Everest at a function here on Tuesday.

Sports Ministry asks NADA to test Vijender

April 1, 2013 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Monday asked the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) to carry out a test on Beijing Olympics bronze medallist boxer Vijender Singh for the reported use of the recreational drug heroin.

PM greets nation on Easter

March 31, 2013 at 12:26 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday greeted the people on Easter Sunday, saying the festival celebrates compassion and brotherhood and the renewal of hope in a better tomorrow.

Manmohan Singh greets nation on Easter

March 31, 2013 at 10:18 AM

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has greeted the people on the occasion of Easter.

SP to keep UPA afloat, heat on Congress is on (Roundup)

March 29, 2013 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The Congress heaved a sigh of relief after Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mulayam Singh Yadav said Friday that he won't withdraw support to the Congress-led UPA government for now.

Early polls are inevitable, says BJP

March 29, 2013 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Early polls are inevitable, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said Friday, dismissing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's assertion that the government would complete its five-year tenure.

Manmohan Singh says he had fruitful exchanges with Chinese President for solutions on pending issues

March 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM

On Board Air India One, Mar 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has termed his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Durban, South Africa, as 'fruitful' and as a step in quest of practical pragmatic solutions to the pending issues between the two neighbouring countries.

Manmohan Singh returns home from BRICS Summit

March 28, 2013 at 10:34 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday returned here from South Africa after attending the two-day BRICS summit, where he also interacted with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

BJP walks out of Himachal assembly on colleges issue

March 28, 2013 at 8:50 PM

Shimla, March 28 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's opposition BJP Thursday walked out of the state assembly against the refusal of Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh to reopen eight colleges.

Protests over atrocities against prisoner Chamel Singh

March 28, 2013 at 6:58 PM

Srinagar, Mar 28 (ANI): Protests erupted in Kashmir on Thursday over the torture and subsequent death in Pakistan of Indian prisoner Chamel Singh in jail.

Rohan says 'Nautanki Saala' his lowest budget film

March 28, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Rohan Sippy has directed four films and and says his forthcoming "Nautanki Saala" is his lowest budget film so far.

Manmohan leaves Durban after BRICS summit

March 28, 2013 at 1:38 PM

Durban, March 28 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday flew out of Durban after attending the two-day BRICS summit, where he also interacted with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

BRICS must meet challenges of persisting weaknesses in global economy: PM

March 28, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Durban, Mar 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said the foremost challenge before BRICS, which groups Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, was to respond to the persisting weaknesses in the global economy, the financial crisis overhang and the inevitable long term structural changes in the post-2008 world.

On Sino-India ties, Xi wants to start from where Hu, Wen left

March 28, 2013 at 5:30 AM

Durban, March 28 (IANS) The new Chinese leadership under President Xi Jinping has told Prime Minister Manmohan Singh it will continue to pursue the positive groundwork laid down by its predecessors to improve ties between the two Asian neighbours, notwithstanding the long-pending border dispute.