Everything you need to know about Jai Singh Pura: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Jai Singh Pura: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
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The Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh chaired the Ministerial Round Table on 'International Cooperation in support of post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction', today at the 3rd UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction being held in Sendai, Japan.
Washington, May 2 (IANS) Indian American security expert Vikram J. Singh has been appointed to the key post of deputy assistant secretary of defence for South and Southeast Asia at the Pentagon.
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New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Dentist Nupur Talwar, an accused in the murder of her teenaged daughter Aarushi and the family's domestic help Hemraj, Wednesday moved the Supreme Court against the rejection of her bail plea by a Ghaziabad court.
Sydney, May 1 (ANI): An Indian-origin family of four members, including two adults and two children, have reportedly been found dead at their home in Melbourne.
Mumbai, Apr 30 (ANI): Defending the letter written by him to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in which he warned that the country's security is at stake, Chief of Army Staff, General V.K. Singh, on Monday said giving details of the preparedness to the Defence Minister and all those concerned is an ongoing process.
Panaji, April 30 (IANS) Late night rave parties may again become the rage in Goa as the state government is trying to create special tourism zones where stringent sound pollution norms could be relaxed, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said here Monday.
London, Apr 29 (ANI): Frieda Pinto, who arrived at the premiere of her movie 'Trishna' in New York on Friday, showed exactly how to work business chic on the red carpet in a fitted Gucci suit.
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday granted a week's more time to the central government to respond to the plea of Lt. Gen. (retd) Tejinder Singh seeking directions to the army headquarters for withdrawing a March 5 press release containing serious allegations against him.
Pune, April 26 (IANS) Pune Warriors Thursday had a surprise visitor in their former captain Yuvraj Singh, who cheered for the team from the dugout during their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Deccan Chargers.
New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on a defamation case filed against Army Chief General V.K.Singh by Lt. General (retired) Tejinder Singh till May 5.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The cabinet Thursday okayed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill seeking to raise voting rights ceilings in private banks.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India said Thursday it has almost finalised the transit fee with Afghanistan and Pakistan for import of gas from Turkmenistan through a pipeline that will pass through these two countries.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday will deliver on May 5 its order on a plea by Lt. Gen. (retd) Tejinder Singh seeking summoning of army chief Gen. V.K. Singh and initiation of defamation proceedings against him for allegedly accusing him of bribery.
London, Apr 26(ANI): A British National Party supporter has been sentenced to a life imprisonment for slitting an Indian- origin man's throat during Christmas two years ago.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking a CBI probe into the role of Army chief General V.K. Singh into the alleged incident in which the Army was reported to be spying on Ministry of Defence (MoD) officials.
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Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Singer Mika Singh has sung a peppy wedding song "Kammo" for Amitabh Bachchan in "Department", and the megastar is mighty impressed. He feels Mika has a unique voice.
The Supreme Court (SC) today dismissed the plea filed by former defence officials and bureaucrat to restrain the appointment of Bikram Singh as the next Army Chief Lt. General Bikram Singh, who was nominated to succeed General V K Singh as the next Army Chief from May 31, 2012....................
The Supreme Court (SC) today dismissed the plea filed by former defence officials and bureaucrat to restrain the appointment of Bikram Singh as the next Army Chief Lt. General Bikram Singh, who was nominated to succeed General V K Singh as the next Army Chief from May 31, 2012....................
New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the plea against Army Chief designate Lieutenant General Bikram Singh.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Lt. Gen. Bikram Singh as the next chief of army staff.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday summoned the entire record relating to the appointment of Lt. Gen. Bikram Singh as the next chief of army staff.
Jaisalmer, Apr 22 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh on Sunday said the Central Government would never compromise with the violent ways of the Maoists, but was ready to have talks with them and resolve conflicts amicably.
Chandigarh/New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday criticized the remark made by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh t the cvil Service Day that the government would onot indulge in "witch hunt" against them in the name of fighting corruption.
London, April 20 (IANS) A Sikh stabbed his cousin in Britain during a heated row after being caught out while drinking by relatives in India over Skype, an inquest heard Friday.
Srinagar, April 20 (ANI): Suspected militants Friday killed a police officer here.
London, Apr 20 (ANI): A 101-year-old runner, who was born in India but moved to Britain in the 1960s, has revealed that this Sunday's London Marathon will be his final long distance race.
London, April 20 (ANI): A Sikh in the UK stabbed his cousin to death after he was caught drinking by his family during a conversation with them on Skype.
New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team met Army Chief General VK Singh on Friday to seek clarification over his claims that he was offered a bribe of Rs 14 crore by an equipment lobbyist to clear a defence deal.
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Actress Neha Dhupia says clean-shaven men are more attractive and caring than those who don't shave.
New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed on Wednesday condemned the dictatorship of Islamic radicals, who have penetrated deep into the system of his country's governance.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday said he was not aware of the situation on the ground in Afghanistan where a recent Taliban strike killed nearly 50 people but added that NATO had claimed that its strategy was working.
Actress Shazahn Padamsee has done very small role in "Housefull 2", but this doesn?t stop the actress from going gaga about the film. Shazahn says that she was lucky to be signed for a film of this scale -- with 11 other actors.
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Actress Shazahn Padamsee had little to do in "Housefull 2", but says she was lucky to be signed for a film of this scale -- with 11 other actors.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Describing the security situation in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region as a 'continuing cause of concern', Defence Minister A.K. Antony Monday called upon the top brass of the Indian Army to be vigilant and take steps keeping in view the latest terror attacks by the Taliban in Kabul.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Left-wing extremism, religious fundamentalism, ethnic violence and terrorism are major challenges facing the country, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Monday and urged states to fight these together with the central government.
New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday said the so called "protracted people's war" waged by left wing extremists against the state and society continues to target civilians and security forces.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Left-wing extremism, religious fundamentalism and ethnic violence are major challenges facing the country, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Monday and urged states to fight them together with the central government.
Karauli (Rajasthan), April 15 (IANS) Unable to pay for her treatment and with no assistance from the government, the family of a 65-year-old mentally ill woman in Rajasthan's Karauli district has kept her chained for more than seven years now.
Sydney, Apr 14(ANI): An investigation by a Brisbane based newspaper has exposed a number of counterfeit marriages brokered by an Indian origin immigration agent, Chetan Mashru.
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Essaying the role of an athlete is not easy. After undertaking a rigorous regime to get into the character of Milkha Singh, Farhan Akhtar will now have to work hard to look like the 17-year-old sprinter in the film "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag".
Islamabad, April 12 (IANS) Admitting to problems in its relations with the US, Pakistan said Thursday the future of the ties depends on parliament, which is currently reviewing the terms of engagement with America.
In the move to benefit around 7-million unorganised sector workers, the cabinet Thursday approved an additional funding support of Rs.2,065-crore to be injected up to 2016-17 in Swavalamban Scheme of the New Pension System (NPS)........
Astana (Kazakhstan), April 12 (IANS) Teenage boxers Shiva Thapa (56kg) and Sumit Sangwan (81kg) won gold in their respective categories at the Asian Olympic qualifying event here Thursday, a day after they made the cut for the London Games.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Aiming to benefit around 7 million workers in the unorganised sector, the cabinet Thursday provided additional funding support of Rs.2,065 crore to the Swavalamban Scheme of the New Pension System (NPS) upto 2016-17.
New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): Deputy Chairperson of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia has lauded Karnataka's stellar economic performance indicators.
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Mumbai Indians made 197 for six against Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League-5 match here Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) A public suit filed in the Supreme Court alleging communal overtones in the appointment of Lt. Gen. Bikram Singh as the next army chief should be withdrawn since the charge was "baseless and ridiculous", a retired captain who heads the Congress' ex-servicemen's wing said Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Forward Akashdeep Singh will be leading the 18-member Indian hockey squad for the 7th Junior Asia Cup at Malacca, Malaysia from May 3-13.
Astana (Kazakhstan), April 11 (IANS) Teenage boxer Shiva Thapa qualified for the 2012 Olympics by entering the final of the 56 kg category at the Asian Olympic qualifying event here Wednesday, becoming the youngest Indian to do so. Vijender Singh, who has also qualified for the London event, lost his semifinal bout in the 76 kg.
Gurgaon, April 11 (IANS) India's 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh said Wednesday that he was touched when batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar paid him a surpirse visit in London, where he was resting after undergoing treatment for a rare germ cell cancer in the US.
Gurgaon, April 11 (IANS) Star Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who has returned home Monday after undergoing three months of treatment in the US for a rare germ cell cancer, said Wednesday it won't be easy for him to make a quick return to the cricket field but remained hopeful about his future.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Defending his government in the wake of a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report pointing to lapses in awarding a coal exploration contract, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh said Wednesday the decision on pricing was taken by the Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation (CMDC).
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Wednesday is likely to register a First Information Report (FIR) against Lt.General (Retd.) Tejinder Singh and others for allegedly offering a bribe of Rs.14-Crore to General V K Singh for clearing...........
Abu Dhabi, April 10 (IANS/WAM) Improved relations and regular talks between India and Pakistan will benefit both countries and "will deliver a blow to elements which have kept this process hostage for a long time now", a UAE daily said Tuesday.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday received an official complaint from Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh alleging he was offered a bribe of Rs.14 crore by a retired defence officer in exchange for clearing a tranche of 600 sub-standard vehicles.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) India is well prepared to defend itself in the face of a war, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Tuesday, dismissing as 'rumours' reports about a shortage of ammunition for the armed forces.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh Tuesday Tuesday told a Delhi court, hearing his defamation case against army chief Gen. V.K. Singh, that the allegation that he had offered a bribe to Vectra, the company which makes the Tatra vehicles used by the army, was 'absolutely false'.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday expressed its anguish at mentally challenged and deaf-mute foreign nationals, mostly Pakistanis, who continued to languish in Indian jails long after completing their sentence and asked why the issue could "not be taken up at the highest level".
Pune, April 9 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab's medium pacer Harmeet Singh Bansal team received an official warning and reprimand for bowling waist-high full-tosses during the match against the Pune Warriors in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
New Delhi, Apr 8 (ANI): Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh on Monday said that they have asked Pakistan to give new dates for the Home Secretary-level talks between the two countries.
New Delhi, Apr 9 (ANI): With notoriety comes a celebrity status; a good example of this adage is the international celebrity status that Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, the head of the Pakistan based international terrorist organisation Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT), has attained after the US put a $10 Million bounty on his head. The bounty has greatly elevated his stature and placed him in the exalted league of Al Qaeda's Ayman al Zawahiri and Taliban's Mullah Omar.
New Delhi, Apr 9(ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has accepted an invitation to visit Pakistan on the condition that Pakistan has to show concrete progress in eliminating terrorism, a former Indian diplomat has said.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday offered Pakistan humanitarian assistance to help find survivors of a massive avalanche that hit a Pakistani army camp in the Siachen glacier in which 135 soldiers and civilians are feared dead.
Highlights of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh:
Jammu, April 8 (IANS) Terming the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari 'a good beginning', patron of Jammu and Kashmir's People's Democratic Party (PDP) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Saturday hoped that this 'positive development' would help in finding pragmatic solutions to a number of issues affecting the relationship between the two countries.
Astana, Apr 8(ANI): Vijender Singh has qualified for the London Olympic games after reaching the semifinals of the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Astana, Kazakhstan on Sunday. He has become the first Indian boxer to qualify for Olympics for three successive time.
Astana, Apr 8(ANI): Vijender Singh has qualified for the London Olympic games after reaching the semifinals of the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Astana, Kazakhstan on Sunday. He has become the first Indian boxer to qualify for Olympics for three successive time.
Astana, Apr 8(ANI): Vijender Singh has qualified for the London Olympic games after reaching the semifinals of the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Astana, Kazakhstan on Sunday. He has become the first Indian boxer to qualify for Olympics for three successive time.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh raised the issue of Hafeez Saeed, the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder who India feels masterminded the Mumbai attack, in his 40-minute talks with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari here Sunday and said it was imperative that perpetrators of the 26/11 terror strike be brought to justice.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday said he was "satisfied" with the outcome of his talks with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and had accepted his invite to visit Pakistan, which he would do at a "mutually convenient date".
Lahore, Apr 8(ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is likely to talk about Indo-Pak trade issues at his luncheon with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Astana (Kazakhstan), April 7 (IANS) Indian boxers suffered a major set-back after the vastly talented Suranjoy Singh (52kg) lost his pre-quarterfinal bout to old nemesis Nyambayar Tugstsogt of Mongolia in the Asian Olympic Qualifying event here Saturday.
New Delhi, Apr 6 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday lashed at the central government for deviating from the main issue of the letter written by Army Chief General Vijay Kumar Singh, mentioned that the arms possessed by the Indian military were obsolete.
After breaking his silence over the story of 'The Indian Express' on the suspicious movement of two key Army units towards Delhi in January 2012, which published on Wednesday, Army Chief General V K Singh today in Kathmandu, Nepal called it "absolutely stupid".......
New Delhi, Apr 4 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) With the US announcement of a $10 million bounty for 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said those unleashing terrorism against India should be punished.
New Delhi, Apr 3 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, may undertake a visit to Myanmar next month in an endeavor to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) After giving a thrilling performance in "Paan Singh Tomar", actor Irrfan is set to romance Aditi Rao Hydari in a new romantic comedy directed by Shivam Nair.
New Delhi, Apr 3 (ANI): National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon has said it is not appropriate to debate on defence preparedness and acquisition process in the public domain due to its sensitive repercussions.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Against the backdrop of the unfolding democratic transition in Myanmar, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is likely to visit the Southeast Asian country next month.
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar Monday handed over the captaincy of Mumbai Indians to Harbhajan Singh, who led the team to triumph in the Champions League Twenty20 last year.
Indian cricket stars who had added a moment of pride for Indian Cricket, today are celebrating the first anniversary of winning moment via expressing their feelings on Twitter.....
Patna, Apr. 2 (ANI): Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh on Monday said the Naxals want to undermine the democratic system in India and bring in Communist rule similar to that of China.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) India's boxing coach Gurbax Singh Sandhu has asked his wards to be aggressive in the Asian Olympic qualifiers to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from Wednesday.
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Arjun Rampal, who got international pop icon Lady Gaga to perform in India last year, is collaborating with Percept Ltd to create a music festival in major cities, sources say. The ambitious venture is called Lost.
Chennai, April 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh not to trust the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) on unwilling states.
New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday said that the Special Protection Group (SPG) should upgrade itself continuously, both in terms of technology and training, to handle the threat of terrorism more effectively.
Panaji, April 1 (IANS) Police in Goa have exposed a nexus between a caretaker of a state-run children's remand home and delinquents by cracking a burglary and theft racket. The caretaker has been arrested.
Bangalore, April 1 (IANS) An aggressive Sher-E-Punjab punished an errant Karnataka Lions 4-1 en route to the final of the inaugural Bridgestone World Series Hockey competition here Sunday.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) India have qualified for the World Track Cycling Championships for the first time.
New Delhi, Apr 1 (ANI): Ranveer Singh is reportedly quite keen on doing a superhero role and wants to play someone with supernatural powers in an end-of-the-world scenario.
New Delhi, Apr.1 (ANI): Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Virbhadra Singh on Sunday sent a legal notice to civil society activist Arvind Kejriwal, asking him to give an unconditional apology for naming him as one of the 14 Cabinet Ministers who were corrupt or had a criminal past.
Raipur, Apr.1 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh believes there is an international conspiracy behind Maoist activities in India, and adds that the motive is to destabilise and weaken the country economically.
Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav has called team Anna as a den of criminals as they are using derogatory and dunparliamentary remarks.
Gurgaon (Haryana), March 31 (IANS) After causing a storm in military and political circles at the beginning of the week with his revelations about receiving a bribe offer, Chief of Army Staff General V.K. Singh Saturday said he had already explained his experience and stand on various issues to the nation and he would keep working for the betterment of the army.
Contradicting the allegation of Army Chief Gen V K Singh, DRDO chief V K Saraswat today said Tatra trucks were "outstanding" and there is nothing wrong in those.......
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) It was the turn of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief Dr. V.K. Saraswat Saturday to defend the Tatra trucks that are at the centre of bribe-offer allegations from army chief Gen. V.K. Singh.
Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has dismissed any rift between Defence Minister A.K. Antony and army chiefe Genereal V.K. Singh.
