Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh spoke at the tenth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Jaipur on Sunday. Following is the text of the prime minister's address:
The Union ministry of housing & urban poverty alleviation has refused to dilute the penalties to be imposed on non-compliant promoters in the final version of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, despite industry opposition to the concept of sending the offender to jail.
Manchester United have surpassed local rivals Manchester City in the Premier League table in terms of salary paid to their players.
Naresh V S was the surprise package in the first round of the Gulf Dirt Track National Championship, at the Fisheries College ground in Mangalore.
The head of Board of Control for Cricket in India's Committee of Administrators (COA), Vinod Rai, on Wednesday termed his discussion with Indian captain Virat Kohli a 'fruitful one' and promised to address their concerns regarding central contracts.
Former India batsman Virender Sehwag on Tuesday said he would encourage Kings XI Punjab players to play aggressive cricket during the upcoming tenth season of the Indian Premier League.
Scientists claim to have created a new optical device small enough to fit millions on a computer chip which could lead to faster, more powerful information processing and supercomputers.
Defending champion Viswanathan Anand was stretched to the tie-breaker of the World Chess Championship by Israeli challenger Boris Gelfand following a draw in the 12th and final game, in Moscow, on Monday.
Defending champion Viswanathan Anand could not break the ice and settled for an easy draw as white against challenger Boris Gelfand in the tenth game of the World Chess Championship in Moscow on Thursday.
After a blistering 63 in the opening round, Gaganjeet Bhullar added a more modest three-under 68 to move to 11-under 131 after the second round of the US $750,000 Venetian Macau Open on Friday. He held a three-shot lead over Thai newcomer Thitiphun Chuayprakong.
The ongoing agitation by income-tax officials has affected search and seizure operations of the department.
The tenth anniversary of the Gujarat 2002 riots comes at politically importune moment unfortunately for the process of justice inside the courts and for the process of reconciliation outside the courts, feels Shashi Shekhar.
Clearly, Rahul Gandhi has shown himself unable to pick the right people, and unable to pick the right issues, opines Mihir S Sharma
On the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terror strike, the Afghan Taliban have requested the international community to urge the United States against the "illegal occupation" of Afghanistan for the War on Terror.
A state-level gold medallist boxer, Rishu Mittal, is being forced to work as a domestic help.
The recent surgical strikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are expected to grab limelight during the month-long session. Some parties have alleged that the government is trying to politicise it.
Maruti's Alto retained the top position in June with 14,856 units, as against 15,750 units in June last year.
Statistical highlights of the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders in Bangalore on Tuesday.
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Friday began his 23rd 'Sadhbhavana' fast in Godhra, nearly a month ahead of the tenth anniversary of the Godhra carnage.
In his tenth address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on a range of issues -- from the heroes of Kargil war to road safety.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
Australia's Sally Pearson laid down a marker ahead of the London Olympics by winning the 100m hurdles at the Melbourne Track Classic in a scorching 12.49 seconds in drizzly rain on Saturday.
Indian authorities may claim that they have completed their probe in this case successfully, but the main accused has evaded arrest so far, points out Vicky Nanjappa
However, the company has claimed its vehicles are 'compliant' with the country's emission norms and that it will 'challenge' the tribunal's order.
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has released a list of top Indian universities across categories.
Heard of Onam Sadhya? The traditional harvest festival of Kerala is incomplete without feasting on Sambhar, Avail, Oalan, Kootu and Paysam.
Heard of Onam Sadhya? The traditional harvest festival of Kerala is incomplete without feasting on Sambhar, Avail, Oalan, Kootu and Paysam.
The city police moved an application in the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court on Tuesday seeking custody of suspected Chhota Rajan aide Paulson Joseph, lodged in a jail for his role in the J Dey murder, as they doubt he may have met the woman journalist arrested recently before the sensational killing.
Everton's Theo Walcott struck just after halftime to secure a 1-0 home win over Newcastle United, on Monday, that took the Merseysiders up to eighth in the Premier League, their highest position this season.
Hurun Report and GROHE India named Lodha Developers' M P Lodha and family as India's richest real estate entrepreneur with a wealth of Rs 31,960 crore, followed by DLF's vice chairman Rajiv Singh and Embassy group founder Jitendra Virwani in the second and third position respectively. Total wealth of top 100 Indians in the real estate sector stood at Rs 2,77,080 crore -- up 17 per cent against 2018. While Mumbai accounted for six of the top 10 and 37 of the 100 names, Delhi and Bengaluru had 19 residents each who featured on the list. Smita V Crishna of Godrej Properties featured as the richest woman.
As Anna Hazare's fast entered tenth day today, thousands of his supporters organised mass prayers for the well being of the Gandhian leader. A large number of Anna supporters stayed at the Ramlila ground whole night singing patriotic songs and chanting anti government slogans.
Woman Grandmaster Mary Ann Gomes of AAI inched closer to her maiden National Premier Chess Championship title as she drew with International Master Eesha Karavade of Maharashtra in the tenth and penultimate round of the 38th edition of the event in Chennai on Tuesday.
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen pulled out of this year's Indian Premier League after withdrawing his name from the player's auction scheduled later this month.
Banks are increasingly offering a range of tailor-made financial products; however, there are some downsides.
The most glamorous swimsuit calendar is all set to be launched and here's what you can expect from it.
India's report card on the tenth day of the 2016 Olympics.
Each year, the festival of nine nights or Navratri concludes with Dussehra. Here are four (of the many) reasons we celebrate this festival.
Air India scored a stunning 2-0 victory over Dempo Sports Club to hand the favourites and former champions their third successive defeat in a tenth round I-League clash at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, in Goa.
Churchill Brothers surged to the top of the I-League ladder for the first time after securing a comfortable 6-0 victory over Shillong Lajong FC in their tenth round I-League encounter at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, on Saturday.
The company is offering a million tickets at 25% discount, valid for travel between June 15-October 15
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