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Army chief defamation case: Court to take it up on Apr 10

Army chief defamation case: Court to take it up on Apr 10

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

A Delhi court on Thursday took cognisance of the criminal defamation case filed by Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh against Army Chief General V K Singh and four others.

Army chief age row: Show more patience, Antony tells media

Army chief age row: Show more patience, Antony tells media

Rediff.com4 Feb 2012

Defence Minister A K Antony on Saturday refused to comment either on the Supreme Court ruling on Army Chief Gen V K Singh's age row or his meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the issue.

Too much hype over surgical strikes not needed: Lt Gen Hooda

Too much hype over surgical strikes not needed: Lt Gen Hooda

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

"Now how much should it have been politicised, whether it is right or wrong is something that should be asked to politicians," he said.

Meet The Cutest Celeb Couples

Meet The Cutest Celeb Couples

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

From penning down heartfelt birthday wishes to posting loved-up pictures and indulging in adorable, and sometimes even flirty, Insta banter, these celebrity couples are hands-down the cutest on social media and have been dishing out some serious relationship goals for a while now.

New Army chief sends firm message to 1.3 million force

New Army chief sends firm message to 1.3 million force

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

"Let us continue to be a secular and apolitical force and do our job the way it should be done," 59-year-old Singh told media persons after inspecting a guard of honour, a day after taking charge of the force from Gen V K Singh whose tenure was mired in controversies.

One more arrested for attack on Lt Gen Brar

One more arrested for attack on Lt Gen Brar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

A 29-year-old man was arrested in London on Wednesday in connection with the attack on Lt Gen K S Brar, the Operation Blue Star hero, taking to three the total number of persons in custody in the case.

Ex-Army chief to share dais with Anna Hazare

Ex-Army chief to share dais with Anna Hazare

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Former Army chief Gen V K Singh will share dais with Anna Hazare and offer juice to the 74-year-old activist to break his six-day long fast.

Three Sikhs convicted of attacking Lt Gen Brar

Three Sikhs convicted of attacking Lt Gen Brar

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Three members of a Sikh gang, including a woman, were today convicted of slashing the throat of Lt Gen (retd) Kuldip Singh Brar, the hero of the 1984 Operation Blue Star, in London last year.

JK Assembly resolution asks Centre to probe VK Singh's charges

JK Assembly resolution asks Centre to probe VK Singh's charges

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a unanimous resolution asking the Centre to conduct a thorough and time-bound probe into the charges levelled by former Army Chief V K Singh about political payoffs to mainstream politicians of the state.

1st T20I PHOTOS: Zimbabwe shock India

1st T20I PHOTOS: Zimbabwe shock India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

IMAGES from the 1st T20I between Zimbabwe and India played in Harare on Saturday

Silly Point: Where's Team India's Gen Next?

Silly Point: Where's Team India's Gen Next?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande return with Silly Point, the Dhoni Edition and wonder if the juniors are ready to step into some big shoes.

Antony meets PM on army chief's case in SC

Antony meets PM on army chief's case in SC

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

With Army Chief Gen V K Singh dragging the government to Supreme Court over his age issue, Defence Minister A K Antony on Tuesday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to discuss the matter.

Govt files caveat in SC on Army chief's age row petition

Govt files caveat in SC on Army chief's age row petition

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Government on Tuesday filed a caveat in the Supreme Court against any ex-parte order on the petition of Army Chief Gen V K Singh challenging the decision over his date of birth.

No vendetta against Lt Gen Dalbir Suhag: Army chief

No vendetta against Lt Gen Dalbir Suhag: Army chief

Rediff.com26 May 2012

In an exclusive Interview with CNN-IBN, Army Chief General V K Singh clears his stand on the fresh controversy regarding the show cause notice to Lt Gen Dalbir Suhag and the related succession issue.

150-200 militants ready to cross LoC: Indian Army

150-200 militants ready to cross LoC: Indian Army

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Stating that militants attempt to enter into Jammu and Kashmir before the onset of winter, General Officer Commanding (GoC) of 16 Corps Lt Gen K H Singh on Saturday claimed that there are "150 to 200 militants" staged in various camps on the other side of the border in a bid to infiltrate into this side.

Defence minister, Army chief pay tribute to Manekshaw

Defence minister, Army chief pay tribute to Manekshaw

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Defence Minister A K Antony and Army Chief Gen V K Singh on Tuesday paid tributes and laid wreaths at the cemetery of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw on his 98th birth anniversary.

Making Prabhas And Diljit Dance

Making Prabhas And Diljit Dance

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'Diljit and Prabhas are so similar -- very humble, down-to-earth, extremely shy introverts and at the same time, extremely talented guys.'

Army chief visits Srinagar, assesses security scenario

Army chief visits Srinagar, assesses security scenario

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Army Chief Gen V K Singh assessed the prevailing security scenario in Kashmir and operational preparedness of the force on Line of Control during his two-day visit to the Valley which concluded on Wednesday.

LFW GenNext: Meet the new kids on the block

LFW GenNext: Meet the new kids on the block

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

These young guns will introduce fresh designs into Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017.

Army chief meets Pranab ahead of SC ruling on age row

Army chief meets Pranab ahead of SC ruling on age row

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

On the eve of the Supreme Court hearing of his petition on age, Army Chief Gen V K Singh on Thursday met Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee who has been informally acting as a trouble-shooter in the controversy.

Army chief visits epicentre of Kashmir unrest, asks forces to exercise restraint

Army chief visits epicentre of Kashmir unrest, asks forces to exercise restraint

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

On a visit to Kashmir amid unrest, Army Chief General Dalbir Singh on Tuesday asked the forces to exercise maximum possible restraint while dealing with mobs and uphold human rights.

If you don't like Agnipath scheme, don't join forces: VK Singh to protesters

If you don't like Agnipath scheme, don't join forces: VK Singh to protesters

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Singh said the Indian Army doesn't conscript soldiers and that aspirants can join of their own volition.

Bharat Shakti a message to adversaries about India's combat potential

Bharat Shakti a message to adversaries about India's combat potential

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The synergised demonstration of indigenous defence capabilities during 'Bharat Shakti' is a "testimony to its commitment towards modernisation through indigenisation," the sources said.

Annandale row to be resolved amicably: Army chief

Annandale row to be resolved amicably: Army chief

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Army chief Gen V K Singh has said that efforts would be made to arrive at a mutually agreeable solution to the contentious Annandale ground issue.

Sports Shorts: ATP apologises for Next Gen 'sexist' draw ceremony

Sports Shorts: ATP apologises for Next Gen 'sexist' draw ceremony

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

BEML chief dismisses army chief's remarks on Tatra trucks

BEML chief dismisses army chief's remarks on Tatra trucks

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Dismissing Army Chief Gen V K Singh's comments on Tatra trucks as "not true", state-owned BEML ON Friday said that it had never received any single complaint from the force in its over two decades association.

Rajnath meets Gen Rawat's daughter, briefs PM on chopper crash

Rajnath meets Gen Rawat's daughter, briefs PM on chopper crash

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Sources said Singh has briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the crash and the Indian Air Force chief has been asked to reach the site.

Age row: Army chief says matter of his honour

Age row: Army chief says matter of his honour

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Army Chief Gen V K Singh, who is at the centre of a row over his age, on Thursday said the issue related to his "integrity and honour" even as the government said the matter was being dealt with "fairly and justly" and hoped the controversy will end.

Age issue is that of integrity, honour for me: Army Chief

Age issue is that of integrity, honour for me: Army Chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Mired in a controversy over his age, Army Chief Gen V K Singh on Thursday said the issue was that of "integrity and honour" for him but decried the "spins" being given in the media to the matter.

Gen JJ Singh takes over as army chief

Gen JJ Singh takes over as army chief

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

General Joginder Jaswant Singh, a hero of anti-terrorist operations, on Monday became the first Sikh officer to don the mantle of the chief of the army staff.

Army chief pays tribute to Kargil martyrs on Vijay Diwas

Army chief pays tribute to Kargil martyrs on Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The army is celebrating the 17th Kargil Vijay Diwas to commemorate the victory in the war against Pakistan.

Akal Takht upset over jail term to Lt Gen Brar's attackers

Akal Takht upset over jail term to Lt Gen Brar's attackers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Three Sikh men and a woman, convicted of carrying out a revenge attack on Lt Gen Brar for his role as commander of Operation Blue Star in 1984 were on Tuesday sentenced by a British court to between 10 and 14 years in prison.

Lt Gen Suhag gets 10 more days to respond to notice

Lt Gen Suhag gets 10 more days to respond to notice

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Army Chief Gen V K Singh on Tuesday gave ten more days to 3 Corps Commander Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag, who could head the force in two years, for replying to a show cause notice, days after the defence ministry sought a detailed report on this issue.

Grp Capt Varun Singh had planned to celebrate Shaurya Chakra feat in MP

Grp Capt Varun Singh had planned to celebrate Shaurya Chakra feat in MP

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Group Captain Singh was conferred with the Shaurya Chakra, India's third highest peacetime gallantry award, in August this year for averting a possible mid-air accident after his Tejas light combat aircraft was hit by a major technical problem last year.

Gen Rawat's chopper crash: All possible angles being probed

Gen Rawat's chopper crash: All possible angles being probed

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The black box, comprising the flight data recorder (FDR) and the cockpit voice recorder (CVR), of the ill-fated Mi-17V5 helicopter of the Indian Air Force was recovered from the crash site on Thursday.

PM to take care if minister not good: SC on plea against V K Singh

PM to take care if minister not good: SC on plea against V K Singh

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The SC refused to entertain the plea that alleged that union minister V K Singh committed a breach of oath by giving statements with regard to India's official position on the LAC with China.

'UPA treating the Armed Forces with callousness'

'UPA treating the Armed Forces with callousness'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Former Army Chief and now Bharatiya Janata Party's Ghaziabad constituency candidate is never away from controversy, says R S Chauhan

PIX: Arijit Singh wows Mumbai

PIX: Arijit Singh wows Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

When the city was up for a treat.

Ordered CBI probe in bribe offer on my own: Antony

Ordered CBI probe in bribe offer on my own: Antony

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Under attack for delaying action for two years on the alleged bribe offer to Army Chief Gen V K Singh, Defence Minister A K Antony on Tuesday said he had ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe as soon as the matter came into public domain without anybody demanding it.

Lt Gen Bikram Singh to be the next army chief

Lt Gen Bikram Singh to be the next army chief

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

The Centre on Saturday announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Bikram Singh as the next army chief from May 31, to succeed General V K Singh. Lieutenant General Singh, the eastern army commander, will head the 13-lakh strong force and have tenure of just over two years, till August 2014. "Lieutenant General Singh has been designated as the next chief of army staff, in the rank of general, with effect from the afternoon of May 31, 2012," defence ministry said.