Indian PM rewards allies with cabinet seats
With 59 new ministers sworn in to his week-old cabinet, Singh completes the task of forming a government.

Singh sworn in as PM amid rising challenges
Manmohan Singh, in his second term, faces issues including an economic downturn and fraught ties with Pakistan.

President, PM congratulate Indian election victors
Pakistan’s leaders congratulated the Congress party and reiterated their desire to advance the peace process.

India's Congress elects Singh as parliament leader
Manmohan Singh was immediately approved by thumping of desks by newly-elected party lawmakers in the parliament.

Kashmiri separatist trounced in polls
‘Fighting elections is a change of strategy and not ideology,’ said Sajjad Lone, a pro-independence politician.

Dealmakers take the reins in the Indian election race
India's main political parties go hunting for friends after the month-long elections suggest another stalemate.

Clashes, strike as sensitive Indian Kashmir segment votes
Despite heavy deployment protesters hit the streets in Srinagar prompting government troops to use teargas and batons.

Independents wear ‘spoiler’ tag with pride in Indian polls
‘There’s not a single party that I can relate to because my whole point is that I’m against corruption,’ Sarabhai said.

Congress reaches out to Left to form govt after polls
The olive branch came two days before the penultimate round of voting in the general elections.

Bollywood stars vote in Indian elections
People expect politicians to solve problems immediately. But it's not that easy, said Amir Khan