Sheela Bhatt And Onkar Singh In New Delhi

Stories by Sheela Bhatt And Onkar Singh In New Delhi

Chinese activity on Brahmaputra no cause for worry: PM

Chinese activity on Brahmaputra no cause for worry: PM

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2013

Chinese activities on the river don't impact the actual flow of water into India, says prime minister.

India wants to take China ties to new level

India wants to take China ties to new level

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2013

Sheela Bhatt who traveled with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the BRICS summit in Durban, reports on what transpired during Dr Singh's first meeting with China's new leader Xi Jinping.

'Birth of the bank biggest achievement of BRICS summit'

'Birth of the bank biggest achievement of BRICS summit'

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2013

Pravin Gordhan, the finance minister of South Africa, says that in spite of several crucial issues still under debate, the BRICS bank was born today.

Diary: Durban, Gandhi and the BRICS bank

Diary: Durban, Gandhi and the BRICS bank

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2013

Sheela Bhatt, who traveled with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the BRICS Summit in Durban, gauges the buzz ahead of the event that begins Tuesday.

'China-India maritime rivalry is NOT inevitable'

'China-India maritime rivalry is NOT inevitable'

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2013

A senior government source explains to Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt why India cannot pre-judge a rivalry with China.

PM takes off for Durban BRICS with China in mind

PM takes off for Durban BRICS with China in mind

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said that his trip to Durban for the fifth BRICS Summit will be an opportunity for him to not only greet the new Chinese President Xi Jinping personally, but also to discuss how New Delhi and Beijing can maintain the positive trajectory of their relationship.

'India NOT nervous in dealing with China'

'India NOT nervous in dealing with China'

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2013

India looks forward to the meet between Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Chinese premier Xi Jinping's in Durban on March 27 on the sidelines of the BRICS summit. The next week is important for Sino- India bilateral relations, says Sheela Bhatt.

How long will the PM have to wait to visit his birthplace?

How long will the PM have to wait to visit his birthplace?

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2013

A senior government official on Friday said that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's oft-talked about visit to Gah, his birthplace in Punjab province of Pakistan, should not be completely ruled out.

Inside story: How India and Italy sorted the marines' row

Inside story: How India and Italy sorted the marines' row

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2013

Italian marines Massimiliano Lattore and Salvatore Girone have got a deal similar to that of the gangster Abu Salem, which ensures that they won't get the death penalty. Sheela Bhatt reports on how a diplomatic stand-off was averted.

CBI raid on Stalin: Sabotage or political vendetta?

CBI raid on Stalin: Sabotage or political vendetta?

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2013

Who ordered the search against DMK leader Stalin or did the CBI really act of its own? Sheela Bhatt breaks down the events leading up to the raid and explains why claims by the government and CBI are unconvincing.

'Sanjay Dutt was very tense over the SC verdict'

'Sanjay Dutt was very tense over the SC verdict'

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2013

Actor Sanjay Dutt was very tense since Wednesday as he waited for the Supreme Court judgement on the 1993 Mumbai blasts case the next day.

In surprise move, Mamata to back govt on Lanka issue

In surprise move, Mamata to back govt on Lanka issue

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2013

The United Progressive Alliance's estranged ally Trinamool Congress on Wednesday sprang a surprise by promising to support the government on whatever stand it takes on Sri Lankan Tamils issue at the United Nations Human Rights Council.

India may bring strong amendment on Lanka at UNHRC

India may bring strong amendment on Lanka at UNHRC

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2013

India is likely to bring an amendment to the resolution sponsored by the United States on the alleged human rights violations by the Sri Lankan authorities during the end of the civil war -- at the ongoing session United Nations Human Rights Commission meet in Geneva, according to a source in the central government.

Why Congress doesn't want Raja to appear before 2G JPC

Why Congress doesn't want Raja to appear before 2G JPC

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2013

In an exclusive interview with Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt, BJP MP Harin Pathak, a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee probing the 2G scam, says without mincing words that panel chief P C Chacko cannot decide exclusively whether to summon prime accused former Union Telecom Minister A Raja or not.

We should have been more careful: Ex-IB boss on J-K attack

We should have been more careful: Ex-IB boss on J-K attack

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2013

Former Intelligence Bureau chief and two-time governor of Jammu and Kashmir Girish Saxena has said that the terror outfits are getting desperate to vitiate the atmosphere and hit the tourism industry.

Omar should quit if he feels so helpless: Mirwaiz

Omar should quit if he feels so helpless: Mirwaiz

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2013

All Parties Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has accused the Jammu and Kashmir government of outsourcing the handling of the state to security agencies and is treating it as law and order situation than a political one.

Mixed reaction of experts to Budget

Mixed reaction of experts to Budget

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2013

Budget has received mixed reaction from experts.

'A Budget woven without dreams'

'A Budget woven without dreams'

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2013

Sheela Bhatt spoke to various members of Parliament to elicit their opinion about Finance Minister P Chidambaram's last Budget before the general elections, and found them lukewarm in their reaction. 'Political nuksaan nahi, lekin faida bhi nahin. Bach nikle,' about sums it up

'A Budget woven without dreams'

'A Budget woven without dreams'

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2013

Exclusive: PC's son hails 'gender-sensitive' budget

Exclusive: PC's son hails 'gender-sensitive' budget

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2013

In an exclusive conversation with Rediff.com, Finance Minister P Chidambaram's son Karthik Chidambaram stated that the Union budget presented by his father in Parliament on Thursday was a "gender sensitive" one.