Against the backdrop of the killing of Al Qeada leader Osama bin Laden and the situation in Pakistan, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Monday took stock of the country's overall security scenario with the military top brass.
Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh said, "conversions of innocent Sikhs into Christianity fold is a direct attack on internal matters of the Sikh community and this is intolerable."
In an address at the Indian Council of World Affairs, he said Nepal wants to take the relations with India to the next level, but at the same time added: "We should be mindful equally that healthy relations require continuous nurturing, creative thinking, promptness and readiness to understand each other in changing dynamics."
The duo has been arrested on charges of abducting and killing Pawan Kumar, more than three weeks after the 14-year-old went missing from his house in Old Kondli locality, triggering a major search.
Producer Anand Pandit invited Bollywood's A-listers for a grand get-together, and they arrived in their glamorous avatars.
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The Lokpal Bill is set to be put on the fast-track with the Parliamentary panel on Law taking it for examination from Friday by hearing views of Aruna Roy and Jaiprakash Narayan who have presented their own drafts.
The song, he believes, that perfectly epitomises Lata Mangeshkar's spirit is Rahe Na Rahe Hum from the 1996 film, Mamta, that stars Dharmendra, Suchitra Sen and Ashok Kumar.
The new Chief Vigilance Commissioner Pradeep Kumar has spoken out in his first television interview since taking charge on July 14. In an exclusive interview with CNN-IBN, Kumar made it clear that there was no question of buckling under any kind of political pressure and that the battle against corruption will continue. The excerpts
P J Thomas, whose appointment as Chief Vigilance Commissioner was cancelled by President Pratibha Patil after the Supreme Court held it as illegal, has moved the Delhi high court seeking stay of the appointment of his successor who is being sworn in on Thursday.
After a gap of three years, defence secretaries of India and Pakistan on Monday met to discuss the long-pending Siachen issue.
Pakistan's Defence Secretary Lieutenant General (Retired) Syed Ather Ali arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for the 12th round of defence secretary-level talks on the long- pending Siachen issue, which is being resumed after a gap of three years. "Defence Secretary Pradeep Kumar will lead the Indian delegation during the two-day talks. India and Pakistan decided to resume the talks last year after both prime ministers met in Thimpu," defence ministry officials said.
'Rafi Saab was such a skilled singer he could create any mood through his voice.'
Admiral R Hari Kumar said while addressing those who completed their four month rigorous training here at INS Chilika, "I assure you (Agniveer), wherever you go, you will be fully prepared with confidence and motivation to face any challenge in the life."
Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday, October 1.
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More than ever before, women voters can make or mar a political party's electoral fortunes.
Taking strong exception to its orders not being implemented, the Delhi High Court slapped contempt notices against Defence Secretary and Indian Air Force for not granting permanent commission (PC) to serving women officers.
About 75 percent of sitting Jharkhand legislators lost the assembly elections, while just 25 percent retained their seats.
Speaking to rediff.com, Bedi's counsel S Pradeep Kumar said she could not be released on Tuesday evening as the completion of formalities for her release were delayed.
The dead included three police inspectors and three home guards, the official said.
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh unfurled the National Flag on the ramparts of the Red Fort on Sunday to celebrate the 64th Independence Day. After unfurling the tricolour, Dr Singh addressed the nation.
T-Series celebrated Ganpati Mahotsav at its office for the first time since the COVID-19.
The stunning defeat of Commonwealth champion and Asian silver medallist Jai Bhagwan (60kg) has kicked up a storm at the All India Police Boxing Tournament as the judges have been accused of 'cheating'.
Dharmendrasinh Jadeja took 7/32 as Saurashtra thrashed Rajasthan by 218 runs.
His friends and colleagues attended the funeral to pay their last respects to the fine actor and offer support to his family.
Defence Minister A K Antony has ordered re-investigation into the mysterious death of Captain Sumit Kohli in Jammu and Kashmir, heeding to the demands of his family that had maintained that it was a murder and not a suicide as claimed by the Army.
Union Defence Minister A K Antony on Friday asked the three services to remain alert and step up vigilance around the first anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
Reviewing security along the Line of Actual Control and the preparedness of the armed forces deployed there, A K Antony became the first Indian defence minister to land at the Advanced Landing Ground of the Indian Air Force at Nyoma, which is close to the border with China.
"Till September we have refinanced loans worth Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion). We will lend another Rs 3,500-4,000 crore (Rs 35-40 billion) to REC and PFC by the end of this fiscal," IIFCL Chief Executive Pradeep Kumar said.
"Would your Lordships give me time till Monday? I have almost got it done. We are working something out," senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for the UP government, told the bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana. "List on Monday," said the bench which, also comprised justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli, acceding to the request.
A private hospital in Prayagraj was sealed on Thursday for allegedly transfusing fruit juice instead of blood platelets to a dengue patient who later died, police said.
The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted on Tuesday.
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Drishyam 2 is one of the biggest hits of the year, and it was reason enough for the makers to throw a party!
Gujarat Titans pride themselves on consistency and will be expected to produce a solid show against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL match in Ahmedabad on Monday after a rare "flat" performance against Mumbai Indians.
Stars dazzled on the red carpet at the Filmfare OTT awards.
The three-day meeting between the two commissioners of PCIW completed discussions on all agenda items on Wednesday.
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