Everything you need to know about Rohaniya Laxman Singh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Rohaniya Laxman Singh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 2(ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday grilled Lt Gen (retired) Tejinder Singh on bribery charges raised against him by Army Chief General V K Singh.
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) former president Bangaru Laxman Monday resigned from the party's national executive, following a Delhi court last week sentencing him to four years of rigorous imprisonment for accepting a bribe of Rs.1 lakh.
New Delhi, Apr 30(ANI): Hours after Bangaru Laxman stepped down from the party's national executive committee, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday hit out at the ruling Congress party and charged it of indulging in tactics to save its allegedlycorrupt ministers.
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New Delhi, Apr 30 (ANI): Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Bangaru Laxman, who was sentenced to a four-year jail term on charges of corruption, resigned from the party's national executive committee on Monday.
Ralegan Siddhi, Apr 30 (AN): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare has said the four-year prison sentence given to former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Bangaru Laxman on charges of bribery is to feeble to strike fear in the hearts of all corrupt politicians.
Dharamsala, April 29 (IANS) Had the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) acted well in time, it would not have to face the embarrassment of one of its top leaders being convicted in a bribery case, senior party leader Shanta Kumar said here Sunday.
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) A Delhi court Saturday awarded four years' rigorous imprisonment to former Bharaitya Janata Party (BJP) president Bangaru Laxman for accepting a bribe from a fake arms dealer in an 11-year-old graft case. Laxman announced he would appeal his conviction.
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) A Delhi court Saturday awarded four years' rigorous imprisonment to the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) former president Bangaru Laxman for accepting a bribe from a fake arms dealer in 2001. The court also slapped him with a fine of Rs.1 lakh.
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The four-year jail term Saturday to Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) former president Bangaru Laxman for accepting bribes triggered a political slugfest with the Congress asking the BJP to "self-introspect" and the latter accusing it of not doing enough to book the guilty in the Commonwealth Games and 2G spectrum scams.
New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): Hours after former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Bangaru Laxman was sentenced on Saturday to four years in jail for taking a bribe of Rs. one lakh in a fictitious arms deal case 11 years ago, the ruling Congress Party on Saturday hit out at the main opposition, saying it is high time for them to rethink about their organization.
A special CBI court in Delhi on Saturday sentenced former BJP president Bangaru Laxman to four years jail term in the connection of fake arms deal case in which he was found guilty for accepting a bribe of Rs.1 lakh as being BJP president.....................
New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Bangaru Laxman was on Saturday sentenced to four years imprisonment and fined Rs. one lakh in connection with the fictitious arms deal case.
New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): A Delhi Court will on Saturday pronounce quantum of sentence for former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Bangaru Laxman in connection with a fake bribery case in 2000.
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) distanced itself from its former chief Bangaru Laxman, who was Friday convicted in a fake arms deal graft case, terming the verdict a "decision on his personal conduct", while the Congress said it had exposed the BJP's true face.
New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): Union Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to set its own house in order first, instead of taking fresh potshots at the Congress Party over the latest revelations connected to the Bofors Gun scam.
The following is a timeline of the case against Bangaru Laxman, who was booked Friday in the Tehelka sting operation.
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Friday lowered India's economic growth forecast to 6.9 percent for 2012 as compared to 7 percent projection announced in January.
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Coming 11 years after the sting operation, the conviction of former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Bangaru Laxman Friday by a Delhi court for accepting a bribe from a fake arms dealer is a vindication for Tehelka, its managing editor said.
Former BJP president Bangaru Laxman who was accused of taking bribe of Rs. 1 lakh, trapped unknowingly in a sting operation in 2011 has been convicted today...........
New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Bangaru Laxman was convicted on Friday under the Prevention of Corruption Act in connection with a 2001 Tehelka sting related to a fake arms deal.
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Bangaru Laxman was convicted by a Delhi court and taken into custody for accepting a bribe from a fake arms dealer in a 10-year-old graft case.
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The conviction of former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Bangaru Laxman in a fake arms deal is an indication for the party to introspect, Congress spokesman Manish Tiwari said here Friday.
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Bangaru Laxman was convicted by a Delhi court Friday for accepting a bribe from a fake arms dealer in a 10-year-old graft case.
Kuala Lumpur, Apr 27 (ANI): Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak recently expressed his liking towards the Tamil hit song 'Why This Kolaveri Di?' insisting that the number has a certain catchy feel to it.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A court here will Friday pronounce its verdict in a 10-year-old graft case against former Bharatiya Janata Party president Bangaru Laxman for allegedly accepting a bribe from a fake arms dealer.
Islamabad, April 23 (IANS) Admitting that the era of warfare has ended, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Monday that all issues with India, including Kashmir and Siachen, must be resolved through dialogue.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reiterated that his govt. is committed to fight against corruption and working for a better system
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Asking civil servants to take bold decisions, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said the government would not indulge in "witch hunting" against them in the name of fighting corruption and was committed to protecting the honest.
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kartina Kaif, whose look inspired a Barbie doll, has now donned the looks of Cinderella and Red Riding Hood for a new ad.
New Delhi/Shimla, April 16 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Monday took up his government's row with the Army over possession of Annadale ground in Shimla with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh even as Army chief Gen V.K. Singh said he would speak to the chief minister to resolve the issue.
Hyderabad, Apr 16 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists staged a protest here on Monday against the hike in electricity tariff.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Left-wing extremism, religious fundamentalism and ethnic violence are major challenges facing the country, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Monday and urged states to fight them together with the central government.
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Jaypee Cement has expanded its sponsorship support to three Indian hockey players - Sardara Singh, Sandeep Singh, and Shivendra Singh.
Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid who has played several superlative knocks at the Eden Gardens Friday expressed a desire of turning out again at the hallowed stadium.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Exactly a month after army chief Gen. V.K. Singh highlighted gaps in the country's defence preparedness in a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, India decided to fast track purchase of air defence guns for its forces and has called for information from global firms in this regard.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) With Indian Army chief Gen. V.K. Singh submitting a complaint against a retired officer for offering him a Rs.14 crore bribe, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Wednesday began a preliminary enquiry into the matter.
Colombo, Apr 11 (ANI): The Sri Lankan government has said that an Australian man who was recently found after an alleged abduction by 'secret police' has been extradited on the request of Canberra.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh denied in a court Tuesday offering any bribe to sell military trucks to the Indian Army.
Lucknow, April 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is likely to attend the chief ministers' conference on internal security in New Delhi April 16 in a marked departure from his predecessor Mayawati.
Highlights of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh:
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) In a potential game-changer in volatile bilateral ties, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday accepted an invitation to visit Pakistan, with India indicating that concrete actions against anti-India terrorists and a speedier resolution of less contentious issues like disputes over the Siachen glacier and Sir Creek marshland could form the showpiece of the much-awaited trip.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday said that he had 'very constructive and friendly exchange of views' on all bilateral issues with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has greeted the nation on the occasion of Easter to be celebrated Sunday and hoped the festivities would strengthen the bonds of unity and brotherhood among people.
New Delhi, Apr 5 (ANI): Slamming the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its inability to curb corruption, Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi has ridiculed the opposition party for the numerous instances of corruption during its rule, and said it should not be harping over what the UPA Government was doing or not doing.
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) A Delhi court hearing a case against former Bharatiya Janata Party president Bangaru Laxman for allegedly accepting a bribe from a fake arm dealer has reserved its order till April 27.
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) With the US announcement of a $10 million bounty for 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said those unleashing terrorism against India should be punished.
New Delhi, Apr 3 (ANI): Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh on Tuesday welcomed the decision of the United States to announced a reward of 10 million dollars for the capture or information leading to the arrest of 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed.
New Delhi, Apr.3 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General V.K. Singh has written to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), seeking more time to reply on the agency's query into bribery allegations related to the supply of Tatra trucks to the army.
New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condoled the passing away of former Union Minister N.K.P. Salve.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday condoled the death of former union minister N.K.P. Salve, saying India had lost "a distinguished leader".
New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday said that the Special Protection Group (SPG) should upgrade itself continuously, both in terms of technology and training, to handle the threat of terrorism more effectively.
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) The stage is set for a pulsating semifinal between leaders Chandigarh Comets and the redoubtable Pune Strykers in the Bridgestone World Series Hockey (WSH) to be played at the Mahindra Hockey Stadium here Sunday.
New Delhi, Mar.31 (ANI): Apparently unconvinced by the information provided by the Chief of Army Staff, General V.K.Singh, about his letter to the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on the issue of defence procurements, as also on his charge that an ex-lieutenant general had offered him a bribe in exchange for sanctioning approval for 600 sub-standard army trucks, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reportedly asked General Singh for further clarification.
Bangalore, Mar 31 (ANI): Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar has sought detailed discussion on porngate episode, saying the issue has dented the image of the state assembly.
The Supreme Court of India Friday dismissed the plea of a NGO seeking clemency for Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is on death sentence and his execution is scheduled on March 31, 2012.........
Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Smriti Mehra could afford to drop a lot of shots and still win by a big three-shot margin to wrap up the 15th and final leg of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour here Friday.
Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Smriti Mehra shot a bogey-free five-under 65 to open up a seven-shot lead at the end of the second round in a Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour event here Thursday.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The chorus for strong action against army chief V.K. Singh grew louder Thursday after reports that he had sought a CBI probe into a serving officer based on a letter written by a Trinamool Congress MP. While the BJP doubted the timing of the disclosure, the RJD said he was 'out of his mind'.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Describing the leaking of army chief V.K. Singh's letter to the prime minister as 'anti-national', Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Thursday that the government had ordered an Intelligence Bureau (IB) probe into the matter.
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Ahead of a meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Chinese President Hu Jintao, China Wednesday allayed India's apprehensions over the widening trade deficit and stressed that Beijing is encouraging Chinese companies to import more from India.
Mumbai, Mar.28 (ANI): Reflecting on his cricketing career, legendary batsman Rahul Dravid, who recently announced his retirement, has said that playing for India has humbled him.
Congress has called the whole episode as sensitive matter in which army chief V.K.Singh letter to PM was leaked.
New Delhi, Mar.28 (ANI): Leaders of the Samajwadi Party and the Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday said that army chief General V.K.Singh should be sacked for the media leak of his March 12 letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Calling it a 'sensitive' matter, the Congress Wednesday questioned the circumstances that led to the leak of army chief Gen V.K. Singh's letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh about shortages of weapons and ammunition.
On Board Air India One, March 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Tuesday met his Canadian and Turkish counterparts on the sidelines of a nuclear safety conference in Seoul and discussed ramping up ties in the economic sector, an official said.
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Former team mates Anil Kumble, Sourav Ganguly, V.V.S. Laxman and Mahendra Singh Dhoni paid rich tributes to Rahul Dravid for his immense contribution to Indian cricket.
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Former India captain Rahul Dravid Tuesday said during his 16-year-long career, the Indian team has emerged from being second class citizens on tours to becoming the big boys of world cricket.
Seoul, Mar 27 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yuusuf Raza Gilani and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh have expressed their desire to intensify the bilateral dialogue process for further engagements during their informal meeting on the sidelines of the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul, South Korea.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh, who has been named as the man who offered army chief V.K. Singh a bribe, Tuesday said if that had indeed happened then the matter should have been investigated at that time itself.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is likely to ask Army chief Gen. V.K. Singh for a formal complaint in connection with his allegation that he was offered a bribe of Rs.14 crore to clear a "sub-standard" defence deal.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Named as the man who offered army chief V.K. Singh a bribe, Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Khanna said Tuesday that if that had indeed happened then the matter should have been investigated at that time itself.
New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): Addressing the Parliament on the allegations made by Army Chief that he was offered a bribe of Rs. 14 crore, Defence Minister A.K Antony on Tuesday said that he will go to any extent to investigate General V.K Singh's allegations.
New Delhi, Mar.26 (ANI): Retired Lieutenant General Tejinder Singh, whose name is doing the rounds as the man responsible for offering a bribe to Army Chief General V.K. Singh denied the charge on Monday.
Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) West Bengal Tourism Minister Rachpal Singh's vehicle was attacked while he was going for a programme Sunday in Hooghly's Haripal, about 50 km from here. Singh was reportedly unhurt in the incident.
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Epilepsy is much more disabling than acknowledged - it impacts a child's learning years, a person's professional and marital life and also gives the patient a sense of insecurity - with the doubt "what if I have a seizure" always persistent, says an expert on the disease.
Bangalore, March 24 (IANS) Playing their third game in four days and their last home match, Karnataka Lions scrambled to a 3-1 win against Delhi Wizards in the World Series Hockey tournament here Saturday.
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Two festering diplomatic rows will feature in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's talks with his Italian and Norwegian counterparts on the sidelines of an international conference in Seoul but no meetings are planned with US President Barack Obama or Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, official sources said Saturday.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that India is aiming to have a cooperative relation with both China and US in present context.
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Large and dynamic countries like China cannot be contained, said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, making it clear that India aims to have "cooperative ties with both China and the US".
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The union cabinet Friday approved the establishment of the Credit Risk Guarantee Fund Trust (CRGFT) for low income housing to ensure affordable housing stock.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The government Friday sanctioned Rs.134 crore for the victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas leak tragedy, an official spokesperson said here.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called for maintaining the highest levels of nuclear security and safety to retain public support for harnessing the benefits of atomic energy.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) An all-party meeting convened by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here Friday to end the stalemate over the anti-graft Lokpal bill ended inconclusively but decided to work towards evolving a consensus on the controversial legislation.
New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): About 75 students from the eight states of the northeast, recently met the Union Home Secretary R K Singh in New Delhi after the conclusion of their country wide tour.
New Delhi, Mar 7 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Wednesday condemned the attack on mediapersons in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi city by Samajwadi Party workers, and said strong action should be taken against those responsible.
New Delhi, Mar 7 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Wednesday condemned the attack on mediapersons in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi city by Samajwadi Party workers, and said strong action should be taken against those responsible.
Sydney, Feb 26(ANI): Sachin Tendulkar has received an honorary Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) membership for his contribution to cricket at the venue.
London, Feb 25 (ANI): An Indian origin medical student in Britain has been found guilty of playing a role in a plot to kill her ex-boyfriend for revenge after he tried to rape her.
London, Feb 25 (ANI): An Indian origin medical student in Britain has been found guilty of playing a role in a plot to kill her ex-boyfriend for revenge after he tried to rape her.
Bangalore, Feb.24 (ANI): The second day of the Chintan Manthan program organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party's Karnataka unit has been cancelled after former chief minister B.S.Yeddyurappa and his supporters allegedly decided to boycott proceedings in the wake of the party's central leadership's reluctance to accept the latter's demand to reinstate him as chief minister by February 27.
Bangalore, Feb.24 (ANI): The second day of the Chintan Manthan program organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party's Karnataka unit has been cancelled after former chief minister B.S.Yeddyurappa and his supporters allegedly decided to boycott proceedings in the wake of the party's central leadership's reluctance to accept the latter's demand to reinstate him as chief minister by February 27.
London, Feb 21 (ANI): A Sikh temple volunteer in Britain, who used to receive 50 pounds a week from the donations of worshippers, has now won the right to be paid a minimum wage.
London, Feb 21 (ANI): A Sikh temple volunteer in Britain, who used to receive 50 pounds a week from the donations of worshippers, has now won the right to be paid a minimum wage.
London, Feb 21 (ANI): A Sikh temple volunteer in Britain, who used to receive 50 pounds a week from the donations of worshippers, has now won the right to be paid a minimum wage.
New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Asserting that the Central Government has adopted a multi-pronged strategy to improve returns to farming and step up investment in rural infrastructure, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday said the food production will exceed 250 million tonnes at the end of the 11th plan.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Laying emphasis on the government's commitment towards creating greater job opportunities Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said that youth employment is a high priority item for his government.
Bangalore, Feb 10 (ANI): Union Corporate Affairs Minister M Veerappa Moily on Friday said the ministers' porn issue was ill fated for any political party of the country.
New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Friday said that the success of Europe's political and economic integration is vital for global stability and prosperity.
New Delhi/Bangalore, Feb 8 (ANI): Congress Party on Wednesday ridiculed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after three of its ministers were caught watching pornographic video clips on their mobile phone during an assembly session in Karnataka.
Allahabad, Feb 8 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said his party will take strict actions against the three ministers caught watching pornographic video clips on their mobile phone during an assembly session in Karnataka.
