Shillong (Meghalaya), Jan. 3 : Following Pakistan's rejection to extradite any Pakistani national to India, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asked Pakistan to hand over "criminals" responsible for the Mumbai attacks so that they can face trial in India.

Singh hoped that "some sense" would prevail in the Pakistani leadership and that it would recognise that those behind the "horrible acts" in Mumbai should to be brought to justice.

Shillong (Meghalaya), Jan. 3 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has urged the scientific industry of the nation to invest more in research and development to encourage more young and talented scientists.

"The best science is done by young people. Our institutions must be receptive to the needs of the young people. They must promote younger talent and allow youth to lead," Dr. Singh said inaugurating the 96th Indian Science Congress at the North Eastern Hill University campus in Shillong on Saturday.

"Seniority and age may be relevant in the bureaucratic system, but intellectual leaders, irrespective of age, must lead scientific institutions" he said.

Shillong, Jan 3: Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the 96th Indian Science Congress in North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) here today.

The theme this year is "Science Education and Attraction of Talent for Excellence in Research".

Former President Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam will inaugurate the Children''s Science Congress on the January 5.

Dr. T. Ramasami, Secretary, Department of Science Technology is the president of Indian Science Congress 2009.

New Delhi, Jan. 2 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today sanctioned an ex-gratia amount of Rs. 200,000 to next of kin of those killed and Rs. 100,000 for the seriously injured in the Thursday's serial bomb blasts.

Dr. Singh has expressed grief over death of people in the three bomb blasts that took place at three places in Assam's capital.

New Delhi, Dec 31 : Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh have extended their greetings to fellow citizens on New Year.

In his greetings, Ansari said that the dawn of the New Year is always welcomed with renewed hope, which can only be fulfilled by working together with resolve and dedication.

The Vice President called upon the people to take a pledge on the eve of the New Year to strive towards building a strong, united, peaceful and prosperous India.

The Union Government may announce some fiscal measures in the form of a second economic stimulus package in a few days to propel the growth of economy.  It had earlier announced the first stimulus package on December 7 and taken various measures to mitigate the impact of global slowdown. Reserve bank is also likely to cut interest rates as part of the second proposed stimulus package.