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Countries to reaffirm their commitment for effective disaster risk reduction: Rajnath Singh

March 15, 2015 at 8:47 PM

The Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh chaired the Ministerial Round Table on 'International Cooperation in support of post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction', today at the 3rd UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction being held in Sendai, Japan.

Indian American gets key Pentagon job

May 2, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Washington, May 2 (IANS) Indian American security expert Vikram J. Singh has been appointed to the key post of deputy assistant secretary of defence for South and Southeast Asia at the Pentagon.

Nupur Talwar moves apex court, challenges bail rejection

May 2, 2012 at 5:46 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Dentist Nupur Talwar, an accused in the murder of her teenaged daughter Aarushi and the family's domestic help Hemraj, Wednesday moved the Supreme Court against the rejection of her bail plea by a Ghaziabad court.

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Indian-origin family of four found mysteriously dead in Melbourne home

May 1, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Sydney, May 1 (ANI): An Indian-origin family of four members, including two adults and two children, have reportedly been found dead at their home in Melbourne.

Army Chief defends letter written to PM

April 30, 2012 at 10:18 PM

Mumbai, Apr 30 (ANI): Defending the letter written by him to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in which he warned that the country's security is at stake, Chief of Army Staff, General V.K. Singh, on Monday said giving details of the preparedness to the Defence Minister and all those concerned is an ongoing process.

Rave parties back in Goa?

April 30, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Panaji, April 30 (IANS) Late night rave parties may again become the rage in Goa as the state government is trying to create special tourism zones where stringent sound pollution norms could be relaxed, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said here Monday.

Frieda Pinto makes bold style statement in red suit at film premiere

April 29, 2012 at 4:10 PM

London, Apr 29 (ANI): Frieda Pinto, who arrived at the premiere of her movie 'Trishna' in New York on Friday, showed exactly how to work business chic on the red carpet in a fitted Gucci suit.

Yuvraj cheers for Pune Warriors

April 26, 2012 at 11:54 PM

Pune, April 26 (IANS) Pune Warriors Thursday had a surprise visitor in their former captain Yuvraj Singh, who cheered for the team from the dugout during their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Deccan Chargers.

Supreme Court reserves order on defamation case against army chief till May 5

April 26, 2012 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on a defamation case filed against Army Chief General V.K.Singh by Lt. General (retired) Tejinder Singh till May 5.

Cabinet okays banking laws amendment bill

April 26, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The cabinet Thursday okayed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill seeking to raise voting rights ceilings in private banks.

Turkmenistan gas pipeline transit fee finalised: Minister

April 26, 2012 at 7:44 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India said Thursday it has almost finalised the transit fee with Afghanistan and Pakistan for import of gas from Turkmenistan through a pipeline that will pass through these two countries.

Court to rule on summoning of army chief May 5

April 26, 2012 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday will deliver on May 5 its order on a plea by Lt. Gen. (retd) Tejinder Singh seeking summoning of army chief Gen. V.K. Singh and initiation of defamation proceedings against him for allegedly accusing him of bribery.

Brit party supporter gets life term for slashing Indian's throat in 2010

April 26, 2012 at 1:39 PM

London, Apr 26(ANI): A British National Party supporter has been sentenced to a life imprisonment for slitting an Indian- origin man's throat during Christmas two years ago.

Tejinder moves apex court for CBI probe on Army chief

April 25, 2012 at 5:21 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking a CBI probe into the role of Army chief General V.K. Singh into the alleged incident in which the Army was reported to be spying on Ministry of Defence (MoD) officials.

Mika has unique voice: Big B

April 23, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Singer Mika Singh has sung a peppy wedding song "Kammo" for Amitabh Bachchan in "Department", and the megastar is mighty impressed. He feels Mika has a unique voice.

SC dismissed PIL filled against appointment of Bikram Singh as the next Army Chief

April 23, 2012 at 5:45 PM

The Supreme Court (SC) today dismissed the plea filed by former defence officials and bureaucrat to restrain the appointment of Bikram Singh as the next Army Chief Lt. General Bikram Singh, who was nominated to succeed General V K Singh as the next Army Chief from May 31, 2012....................

SC dismissed PIL filled against appointment of Bikram Singh as the next Army Chief

April 23, 2012 at 5:45 PM

The Supreme Court (SC) today dismissed the plea filed by former defence officials and bureaucrat to restrain the appointment of Bikram Singh as the next Army Chief Lt. General Bikram Singh, who was nominated to succeed General V K Singh as the next Army Chief from May 31, 2012....................

SC dismisses plea against Lt. Gen. Bikram Singh

April 23, 2012 at 3:00 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Lt. Gen. Bikram Singh as the next chief of army staff.

SC summons record on appointment of new army chief

April 23, 2012 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday summoned the entire record relating to the appointment of Lt. Gen. Bikram Singh as the next chief of army staff.

Collector abduction: No compromise with Maoists, says Jitendra Singh

April 22, 2012 at 9:50 PM

Jaisalmer, Apr 22 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh on Sunday said the Central Government would never compromise with the violent ways of the Maoists, but was ready to have talks with them and resolve conflicts amicably.

BJP calls PM's 'witch hunt' remark unfortunate

April 21, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Chandigarh/New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday criticized the remark made by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh t the cvil Service Day that the government would onot indulge in "witch hunt" against them in the name of fighting corruption.

Sikh caught drinking over Skype, kills cousin in Britain

April 20, 2012 at 5:33 PM

London, April 20 (IANS) A Sikh stabbed his cousin in Britain during a heated row after being caught out while drinking by relatives in India over Skype, an inquest heard Friday.

Suspected militants kill police officer in Kashmir

April 20, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Srinagar, April 20 (ANI): Suspected militants Friday killed a police officer here.

London to be last marathon for 101-year-old Indian origin runner

April 20, 2012 at 3:33 PM

London, Apr 20 (ANI): A 101-year-old runner, who was born in India but moved to Britain in the 1960s, has revealed that this Sunday's London Marathon will be his final long distance race.

Sikh stabs cousin to death following heated argument over drinking in UK

April 20, 2012 at 1:25 PM

London, April 20 (ANI): A Sikh in the UK stabbed his cousin to death after he was caught drinking by his family during a conversation with them on Skype.

Neha Dhupia prefers clean-shaven men

April 19, 2012 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Actress Neha Dhupia says clean-shaven men are more attractive and caring than those who don't shave.

Islamic radicals gaining strength in Maldives, says Ex-Maldivian President

April 18, 2012 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed on Wednesday condemned the dictatorship of Islamic radicals, who have penetrated deep into the system of his country's governance.

NATO claims its strategy working in Afghanistan: PM

April 17, 2012 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday said he was not aware of the situation on the ground in Afghanistan where a recent Taliban strike killed nearly 50 people but added that NATO had claimed that its strategy was working.

"Being signed for 'Housefull 2' was a great thing for me?: Shazahn Padamsee

April 17, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Actress Shazahn Padamsee has done very small role in "Housefull 2", but this doesn?t stop the actress from going gaga about the film. Shazahn says that she was lucky to be signed for a film of this scale -- with 11 other actors.

Shazahn can't stop raving about 'Housefull 2'

April 17, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Actress Shazahn Padamsee had little to do in "Housefull 2", but says she was lucky to be signed for a film of this scale -- with 11 other actors.

Terror in Kabul: Antony asks armed forces to be vigilant

April 16, 2012 at 3:55 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Describing the security situation in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region as a 'continuing cause of concern', Defence Minister A.K. Antony Monday called upon the top brass of the Indian Army to be vigilant and take steps keeping in view the latest terror attacks by the Taliban in Kabul.

So called "protracted people's war" waged by Maoists continues to target civilians:PM (Lead: PM)

April 16, 2012 at 12:19 PM

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday said the so called "protracted people's war" waged by left wing extremists against the state and society continues to target civilians and security forces.

Rajasthan family keeps mentally ill woman in chains

April 15, 2012 at 11:15 AM

Karauli (Rajasthan), April 15 (IANS) Unable to pay for her treatment and with no assistance from the government, the family of a 65-year-old mentally ill woman in Rajasthan's Karauli district has kept her chained for more than seven years now.

Indian born agent in Oz implicated in counterfeit marriages, visa fraud scam

April 14, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Sydney, Apr 14(ANI): An investigation by a Brisbane based newspaper has exposed a number of counterfeit marriages brokered by an Indian origin immigration agent, Chetan Mashru.

Pakistan admits to problems in ties with US

April 12, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Islamabad, April 12 (IANS) Admitting to problems in its relations with the US, Pakistan said Thursday the future of the ties depends on parliament, which is currently reviewing the terms of engagement with America.

Seven million unorganised sector workers to get pension under Swavalamban Scheme

April 12, 2012 at 7:00 PM

In the move to benefit around 7-million unorganised sector workers, the cabinet Thursday approved an additional funding support of Rs.2,065-crore to be injected up to 2016-17 in Swavalamban Scheme of the New Pension System (NPS)........

Boxers Shiva, Sangwan strike gold at Olympic qualifier

April 12, 2012 at 5:39 PM

Astana (Kazakhstan), April 12 (IANS) Teenage boxers Shiva Thapa (56kg) and Sumit Sangwan (81kg) won gold in their respective categories at the Asian Olympic qualifying event here Thursday, a day after they made the cut for the London Games.

7 mn unorganised sector workers to get pensions

April 12, 2012 at 5:39 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Aiming to benefit around 7 million workers in the unorganised sector, the cabinet Thursday provided additional funding support of Rs.2,065 crore to the Swavalamban Scheme of the New Pension System (NPS) upto 2016-17.

Ahluwalia lauds Karnataka's stellar economic performance

April 12, 2012 at 10:43 AM

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): Deputy Chairperson of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia has lauded Karnataka's stellar economic performance indicators.

Mumbai Indians pile up 197/6 against Royals

April 11, 2012 at 10:03 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Mumbai Indians made 197 for six against Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League-5 match here Wednesday.

'Withdraw public suit on appointment of next army chief'

April 11, 2012 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) A public suit filed in the Supreme Court alleging communal overtones in the appointment of Lt. Gen. Bikram Singh as the next army chief should be withdrawn since the charge was "baseless and ridiculous", a retired captain who heads the Congress' ex-servicemen's wing said Wednesday.

Akashdeep to lead India in Junior Asia Cup hockey

April 11, 2012 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Forward Akashdeep Singh will be leading the 18-member Indian hockey squad for the 7th Junior Asia Cup at Malacca, Malaysia from May 3-13.

Shiva youngest Indian boxer to qualify for Olympics

April 11, 2012 at 5:55 PM

Astana (Kazakhstan), April 11 (IANS) Teenage boxer Shiva Thapa qualified for the 2012 Olympics by entering the final of the 56 kg category at the Asian Olympic qualifying event here Wednesday, becoming the youngest Indian to do so. Vijender Singh, who has also qualified for the London event, lost his semifinal bout in the 76 kg.

Raman Singh defends government in wake of CAG report

April 11, 2012 at 2:43 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Defending his government in the wake of a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report pointing to lapses in awarding a coal exploration contract, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh said Wednesday the decision on pricing was taken by the Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation (CMDC).

Talks to benefit India, Pakistan: UAE daily

April 10, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Abu Dhabi, April 10 (IANS/WAM) Improved relations and regular talks between India and Pakistan will benefit both countries and "will deliver a blow to elements which have kept this process hostage for a long time now", a UAE daily said Tuesday.

CBI receives complaint from army chief on bribe offer

April 10, 2012 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday received an official complaint from Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh alleging he was offered a bribe of Rs.14 crore by a retired defence officer in exchange for clearing a tranche of 600 sub-standard vehicles.

India well prepared in case of war: Antony

April 10, 2012 at 5:39 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) India is well prepared to defend itself in the face of a war, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Tuesday, dismissing as 'rumours' reports about a shortage of ammunition for the armed forces.

Bribery allegation absolutely false, says Tejinder Singh

April 10, 2012 at 2:35 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh Tuesday Tuesday told a Delhi court, hearing his defamation case against army chief Gen. V.K. Singh, that the allegation that he had offered a bribe to Vectra, the company which makes the Tatra vehicles used by the army, was 'absolutely false'.

Why Pakistanis in jail if sentence over: SC

April 10, 2012 at 11:38 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday expressed its anguish at mentally challenged and deaf-mute foreign nationals, mostly Pakistanis, who continued to languish in Indian jails long after completing their sentence and asked why the issue could "not be taken up at the highest level".

Kings XI's Harmeet Singh warned for bowling beamers

April 9, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Pune, April 9 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab's medium pacer Harmeet Singh Bansal team received an official warning and reprimand for bowling waist-high full-tosses during the match against the Pune Warriors in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

India asks Pakistan to give new dates for Home Secretary-level talks

April 9, 2012 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Apr 8 (ANI): Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh on Monday said that they have asked Pakistan to give new dates for the Home Secretary-level talks between the two countries.

The danger of Pakistan sponsored terrorism will persist, despite Zardari's visit

April 9, 2012 at 2:27 PM

New Delhi, Apr 9 (ANI): With notoriety comes a celebrity status; a good example of this adage is the international celebrity status that Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, the head of the Pakistan based international terrorist organisation Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT), has attained after the US put a $10 Million bounty on his head. The bounty has greatly elevated his stature and placed him in the exalted league of Al Qaeda's Ayman al Zawahiri and Taliban's Mullah Omar.

'Singh's visit to Pak conditional on latter making progress in combating terrorism'

April 9, 2012 at 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Apr 9(ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has accepted an invitation to visit Pakistan on the condition that Pakistan has to show concrete progress in eliminating terrorism, a former Indian diplomat has said.

Siachen avalanche tragedy: Manmohan offers help to Pakistan

April 8, 2012 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday offered Pakistan humanitarian assistance to help find survivors of a massive avalanche that hit a Pakistani army camp in the Siachen glacier in which 135 soldiers and civilians are feared dead.

Vijender Singh qualifies for London Olympic games for third successive time

April 8, 2012 at 5:13 PM

Astana, Apr 8(ANI): Vijender Singh has qualified for the London Olympic games after reaching the semifinals of the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Astana, Kazakhstan on Sunday. He has become the first Indian boxer to qualify for Olympics for three successive time.

Vijender Singh qualifies for London Olympic games for third successive time

April 8, 2012 at 5:05 PM

Astana, Apr 8(ANI): Vijender Singh has qualified for the London Olympic games after reaching the semifinals of the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Astana, Kazakhstan on Sunday. He has become the first Indian boxer to qualify for Olympics for three successive time.

Vijender Singh qualifies for London Olympic games for third successive time

April 8, 2012 at 5:05 PM

Astana, Apr 8(ANI): Vijender Singh has qualified for the London Olympic games after reaching the semifinals of the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Astana, Kazakhstan on Sunday. He has become the first Indian boxer to qualify for Olympics for three successive time.

Bring 26/11 attackers to justice, Manmohan tells Zardari

April 8, 2012 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh raised the issue of Hafeez Saeed, the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder who India feels masterminded the Mumbai attack, in his 40-minute talks with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari here Sunday and said it was imperative that perpetrators of the 26/11 terror strike be brought to justice.

Will visit Pakistan at mutually convenient date : PM

April 8, 2012 at 1:53 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday said he was "satisfied" with the outcome of his talks with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and had accepted his invite to visit Pakistan, which he would do at a "mutually convenient date".

Use land reforms not gun to check Maoism: Experts

April 7, 2012 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Distribution of surplus land to landless tribals would be more effective than using the paramilitary forces to check Maoism, experts suggested to Saturday.

Thapa in quarters, Suranjoy out of Olympic qualifiers

April 7, 2012 at 9:37 PM

Astana (Kazakhstan), April 7 (IANS) Indian boxers suffered a major set-back after the vastly talented Suranjoy Singh (52kg) lost his pre-quarterfinal bout to old nemesis Nyambayar Tugstsogt of Mongolia in the Asian Olympic Qualifying event here Saturday.

Now, Army Chief calls 'suspicious army troops movement' report "Absolutely Stupid"

April 5, 2012 at 5:08 PM

After breaking his silence over the story of 'The Indian Express' on the suspicious movement of two key Army units towards Delhi in January 2012, which published on Wednesday, Army Chief General V K Singh today in Kathmandu, Nepal called it "absolutely stupid".......

PM greets nation on Mahavir Jayanti

April 4, 2012 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, Apr 4 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.

Shivshankar Menon says public debate on defence preparedness inappropriate

April 3, 2012 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, Apr 3 (ANI): National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon has said it is not appropriate to debate on defence preparedness and acquisition process in the public domain due to its sensitive repercussions.

Tendulkar hands over captaincy to Harbhajan

April 2, 2012 at 8:16 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar Monday handed over the captaincy of Mumbai Indians to Harbhajan Singh, who led the team to triumph in the Champions League Twenty20 last year.

Indian cricket star rejoice on twitter over the first anniversary of World Cup-2011

April 2, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Indian cricket stars who had added a moment of pride for Indian Cricket, today are celebrating the first anniversary of winning moment via expressing their feelings on Twitter.....

Naxals want to establish Communist rule in India, says Home Secretary

April 2, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Patna, Apr. 2 (ANI): Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh on Monday said the Naxals want to undermine the democratic system in India and bring in Communist rule similar to that of China.

Don't thrust NCTC on states: Jayalalithaa

April 2, 2012 at 1:36 PM

Chennai, April 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh not to trust the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) on unwilling states.

Children's home official held for burglary racket

April 1, 2012 at 11:01 PM

Panaji, April 1 (IANS) Police in Goa have exposed a nexus between a caretaker of a state-run children's remand home and delinquents by cracking a burglary and theft racket. The caretaker has been arrested.

India to make maiden appearance at World Cycling Championships

April 1, 2012 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) India have qualified for the World Track Cycling Championships for the first time.

Ranveer Singh 'extremely kicked' about playing superhero

April 1, 2012 at 5:17 PM

New Delhi, Apr 1 (ANI): Ranveer Singh is reportedly quite keen on doing a superhero role and wants to play someone with supernatural powers in an end-of-the-world scenario.

Union Minister Virbhadra Singh sends legal notice to Arvind Kejriwal

April 1, 2012 at 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Apr.1 (ANI): Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Virbhadra Singh on Sunday sent a legal notice to civil society activist Arvind Kejriwal, asking him to give an unconditional apology for naming him as one of the 14 Cabinet Ministers who were corrupt or had a criminal past.

International conspiracy behind Maoist activities in India: Chhattisgarh CM

April 1, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Raipur, Apr.1 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh believes there is an international conspiracy behind Maoist activities in India, and adds that the motive is to destabilise and weaken the country economically.

Now DRDO Chief speaks in favour of Tatra Trucks

March 31, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Contradicting the allegation of Army Chief Gen V K Singh, DRDO chief V K Saraswat today said Tatra trucks were "outstanding" and there is nothing wrong in those.......

Now, DRDO chief defends Tatra trucks

March 31, 2012 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) It was the turn of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief Dr. V.K. Saraswat Saturday to defend the Tatra trucks that are at the centre of bribe-offer allegations from army chief Gen. V.K. Singh.

All is well between army chief and govt.: Mukherjee

March 31, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has dismissed any rift between Defence Minister A.K. Antony and army chiefe Genereal V.K. Singh.

Pranab dismisses talk of rift between army chief and government

March 31, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Saturday dismissed speculation of a rift between Defence Minister A.K. Antony and army chief General V.K. Singh.

Army chief blames 'rogue elements' for creating wedge

March 30, 2012 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Sounding a conciliatory note over the controversies relating to him, Indian Army chief Gen. V.K. Singh Friday blamed 'rogue elements' for trying to create a wedge between him and the government.

Proplanet climbes Everest: A move to clean the ecology

March 30, 2012 at 7:10 PM

'Proplenet climbs Everest' has initiated an effort to clean the ecology and restore the atmosphere with the Lav Raj Singh Dharmshaktu.

India, Brazil agree to promote greater business interaction

March 30, 2012 at 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Friday said that India and Brazil have agreed to take measures to promote greater bilateral business interaction.

'Have already said all I wanted to', says General Singh

March 30, 2012 at 12:50 PM

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): Army Chief General V.K. Singh on Friday refused to speak on the controversies surrounding him, saying he has already said everything he wanted to. There's nothing left to speak on these matters. I have already said what I wanted to ," General Singh told media after he attended a defence related function at the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) here.

Reduce dependence on foreign firms, says army chief

March 30, 2012 at 12:49 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Stressing on closer coordination between industry and the armed forces, army chief Gen. V.K. Singh said Friday that dependence on foreign firms must be reduced.

SC slams Punjab government for 'drama' in Rajoana case

March 29, 2012 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday criticized the Punjab government for enacting a "drama" to frustrate the execution of death sentence awarded to Sikh terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana in the assassination of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh in 1995.

Clamour for action against V.K. Singh grows

March 29, 2012 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The chorus for strong action against army chief Gen. V.K. Singh grew louder Thursday following reports that he had sought a CBI probe on graft allegations against a serving officer based on a letter written by a Trinamool Congress MP.

Pune Warriors pick Tamim Iqbal to complete foreign quota

March 29, 2012 at 5:28 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Pune Warriors have signed Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal for the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), filling their quota of foreign players.

Court takes cognisance of Tejinder Singh's defamation case

March 29, 2012 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday took cognisance of a defamation case filed by Lt. Gen. (retd) Tejinder Singh against army chief Gen V.K. Singh, who has accused him of bribery.

Prateik opts out of 'Milan Talkies'

March 29, 2012 at 3:20 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Prateik and director Tigmanshu Dhulia have mutual admiration for each other and are sad that they couldn't work together in "Milan Talkies".

BRICS must together address global governance deficiencies: PM

March 29, 2012 at 1:21 PM

New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Thursday said that the BRICS countries which comprise the emerging economic powerhouses of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, must work together to address deficiencies in global governance.

Treat leak of letter as high treason: army chief

March 29, 2012 at 12:00 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Rejecting allegations that he had leaked his letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, an 'outraged' army chief General V.K. Singh Thursday said the leak should be treated as 'high treason'.

Army chief 'outraged' at letter to PM being leaked

March 29, 2012 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) An 'outraged' army chief General V.K. Singh Thursday rejected allegations of having leaked a letter written by him to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh about the shortage of arms and ammunition in the forces.

Sikhs urge government to repeal Beant Singh killer Rajoana's death sentence

March 28, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Amritsar, Mar.28 (ANI): Sikhs participated in a protest here on Wednesday and urged the government to repeal the death sentence awarded to Balwant Singh Rajoana, a co-accused in the assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh on August 31,1995.

Akal Takht chief opposes Rajoana's hanging

March 28, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Amritsar/Rupnagar, Mar.28 (ANI): Akal Takht chief Gurbachan Singh on Wednesday opposed the death sentence awarded to Balwant Singh Rajoana, a co-accused in the assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh on August 31, 1995.

Badal to meet president to seek clemency for Rajoana

March 28, 2012 at 7:04 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal is expected to meet President Pratibha Patil to demand clemency for Balwant Singh Rajoana, a Babbar Khalsa International terrorist facing death sentence for the assassination of then chief minister Beant Singh.

'Promising time for small films, but studios reluctant'

March 28, 2012 at 12:16 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The time is ripe for small budget movies, but, despite that, the money bags are not willing to loosen their purse strings, says Pradhuman Singh, who faked Osama bin Laden in the critically and commercially successful "Tere Bin Laden".

We're bridging gaps in armed forces capabilities: Pallam Raju

March 28, 2012 at 11:52 AM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) There are gaps in the capabilities of armed forces and efforts are on to bridge these quickly, Minister of State for Defence Pallam Raju said Wednesday following reports of army chief General V.K. Singh writing to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh about the shortage of weapons and ammunition.

Response to army chief's letter at appropriate time: Antony

March 28, 2012 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The government would respond 'at an appropriate time' to army chief Gen V.K. Singh's letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a security risk following shortage of arms and ammunition, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Wednesday.

Army chief should have lodged case when offered bribe, says Digvijay Singh

March 28, 2012 at 1:28 AM

Bhopal, Mar 27 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Tuesday said that Army chief General V K Singh should have registered a case immediately after he had allegedly been offered a bribe last year.

Army chief didn't want to pursue bribe offer case: Antony

March 27, 2012 at 8:09 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Tuesday admitted that army chief Gen. V.K. Singh informed him about Lt. Gen. (retd) Tejinder Singh offering a bribe of Rs.14 crore, but said there was no written complaint, as he did not want to pursue the matter.

Tejinder Singh files defamation case

March 27, 2012 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh Tuesday filed a criminal defamation case against army chief Gen V.K. Singh in a Delhi court following allegations of bribery over a defence deal against him.

Army chief bribery row: Ex-Lt.Gen. starts legal proceedings

March 27, 2012 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Mar.27 (ANI): Even as Defence Minister A.K. Antony named former Lt. Gen. Tejinder Singh as the army officer who had allegedly offered a bribe of Rs.14 crore to Chief of Army Staff General V.K. Singh, Lt. Gen. Singh's lawyer said that he had filed a defamation suit in court against all those accusing his client of wrong doing.

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