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Treason trial: Court asks Musharraf to appear on Dec 24

Treason trial: Court asks Musharraf to appear on Dec 24

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Setting the ball rolling for the trial of Pervez Musharraf on a charge of high treason, a special court on Friday summoned the former Pakistani military ruler to appear before it on December 24.

Defence ministry rejects Gen V K Singh's plea on secret unit

Defence ministry rejects Gen V K Singh's plea on secret unit

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

The Union defence ministry has rejected former Army Chief Gen VK Singh's plea to get a copy of an army report on the activities of the controversial Technical Support Division, set up during his tenure.

Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death in high treason case

Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death in high treason case

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The ex-army chief left for Dubai for medical treatment in March 2016 and has not returned since, citing security and health reasons.

PML-N govt to try Musharraf for treason: Sharif's aide

PML-N govt to try Musharraf for treason: Sharif's aide

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The incoming PML-N government is ready to hold the trial of former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf over charges of treason, a party leader said on Tuesday.

Hazare calls for stringent punishment in rape cases

Hazare calls for stringent punishment in rape cases

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Tuesday reiterated his demand for stringent punishment to those accused in rape cases.

Within right to appoint ex-CBI chief as guv: Govt

Within right to appoint ex-CBI chief as guv: Govt

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Under Bharatiya Janata Party's attack over appointing former Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ashwani Kumar as Governor of Nagaland, the government on Monday said it was within its right to do so for which there have been precedents.

BOO: V K Singh's 'clerical error' remark on martyr's funeral expenses

BOO: V K Singh's 'clerical error' remark on martyr's funeral expenses

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

When asked for a clarification, he snapped, "What can I do? You run a campaign and rectify it."

Rajnath slams govt's 'deliberate attack' on V K Singh

Rajnath slams govt's 'deliberate attack' on V K Singh

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh on Sunday came out in support of former Army chief Gen V K Singh, who is under attack over the activities of a secret spy unit set up by him, saying the government was deliberately troubling all personalities who want to join the saffron party.

Milkha Singh, ex-army officer, MLA booked for brawl

Milkha Singh, ex-army officer, MLA booked for brawl

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Legendary athlete Milkha Singh, a Punjab Congress MLA and a former army officer have been booked by the police in Chandigarh in connection with a brawl between two groups at the Chandigarh Golf Club.

Mend your ways or bail will be cancelled: Court to V K Singh

Mend your ways or bail will be cancelled: Court to V K Singh

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

A Delhi court on Thursday warned former Army Chief General V K Singh for making defamatory remarks against ex-Lt Governor of Delhi Tejinder Singh, who had filed a criminal defamation case against him and four others, saying it would lead to cancellation of his bail granted earlier.

Current army chief behind his woes, suspects Gen V K Singh

Current army chief behind his woes, suspects Gen V K Singh

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

In this conversation with Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt, former Army Chief V K Singh refutes the allegations made in the Indian Army's Secret Board of Officers Inquiry report, which accuses him of misusing of his position

Pak SC grants 6-month conditional extension to Bajwa

Pak SC grants 6-month conditional extension to Bajwa

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The verdict was announced after the government submitted a 'new summary' to extend the service of 59-year-old Gen Bajwa.

Musharraf lied; he crossed LoC in March 1999

Musharraf lied; he crossed LoC in March 1999

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Ashfaq Hussain in his book Witness to Blunder said the Kargil misadventure was masterminded by Major General Javed Hassan, General Mehmood and General Aziz. They made Musharraf agree to the plans which later led to a limited conflict between India and Pakistan.

Gen V K Singh wants govt to appeal Rath verdict

Gen V K Singh wants govt to appeal Rath verdict

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Former army commander P K Rath, who was given a clean chit by Armed Forces Tribunal in the Sukna land scam, on Saturday said that the verdict had vindicated his stand while ex-army chief V K Singh demanded that the government should go for appeal against the military panel's judgement.

V K Singh to attend INLD's Rewari rally tomorrow

V K Singh to attend INLD's Rewari rally tomorrow

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Former Army chief V K Singh will attend the rally organised by Haryana's main opposition party Indian National Lok Dal in Rewari on Thursday, the party's President Om Prakash Chautala has said.

Why is Imran delaying ISI chief's appointment?

Why is Imran delaying ISI chief's appointment?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

If Imran Khan delays his assent to General Bajwa's recommendations any further, it could imply he is taking stock of possible serious dissent within Pakistan's top army echelons, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

How these contenders will fare in Phase 1 of LS poll

How these contenders will fare in Phase 1 of LS poll

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The April 11 polling will decide the fate of several political bigwigs.

Rohingyas a security threat, deport them: RSS

Rohingyas a security threat, deport them: RSS

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The RSS criticised the previous UPA government at the centre and National Conference-Congress coalition government in the state for allowing Rohingyas to settle down in Jammu,

Pak SC heat on two ex-generals for rigging 1990 poll

Pak SC heat on two ex-generals for rigging 1990 poll

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Friday ordered the government to take legal action against former army chief Gen Mirza Aslam Beg and former Inter Services Intelligence chief Asad Durrani for distributing millions of rupees among politicians to rig the 1990 general election

Ex-servicemen to join hands with Dalits, farmers for August 9 Bharat bandh

Ex-servicemen to join hands with Dalits, farmers for August 9 Bharat bandh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

'Whatever Modi had promised us on OROP has not been delivered. He lied to us'

2 deals during Gen V K Singh's tenure under scanner

2 deals during Gen V K Singh's tenure under scanner

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Two defence procurement processes initiated during the tenure of former Army Chief Gen V K Singh are under the scanner following allegations of irregularities.

V K Singh keeps away from ex-Army chiefs' meet

V K Singh keeps away from ex-Army chiefs' meet

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

The Army on Thursday briefed its former chiefs on the current security and operational scenario faced by the 1.3 million-strong force but V K Singh could not attend the meet due to 'previous commitments'.

MHA conducting 'audit' of phone-tapping equipment

MHA conducting 'audit' of phone-tapping equipment

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

The Union home ministry is conducting an audit of controversial phone-tapping equipment, which was allegedly used during former Army Chief Gen V K Singh's tenure for snooping on senior defence ministry officials at the peak of the row over his age.

Ex-army chief V K Singh threatens to 'gherao' Parliament

Ex-army chief V K Singh threatens to 'gherao' Parliament

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Former army chief V K Singh on Friday backed a farmers body's demand for rejection of the Rangarajan Committee report on freeing the sugar sector and threatened to 'gherao' the Parliament next month if it is not met.

Ex-armyman's plea to probe corruption in RAW dismissed

Ex-armyman's plea to probe corruption in RAW dismissed

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

A former army officer's plea for the Central Bureau of Investigation probe into alleged corruption in procurement of some electronic equipment for the Research and Analysis Wing and the Special Protection Group has been dismissed by a Delhi court.

Pak PM pledges transparent probe into 1990 poll rigging

Pak PM pledges transparent probe into 1990 poll rigging

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Friday pledged a transparent and impartial probe into the rigging of the 1990 general election by some politicians and military officers, in line with a Supreme Court order and to punish the guilty according to the law.

Hazare to expand core team

Hazare to expand core team

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

In a bid to rejuvenate his movement, Anna Hazare on Friday decided to expand his core team by inviting prominent citizens like former Army chief Gen V K Singh besides considering formation of anti-corruption centres at district level.

Should I count mosquitoes when I kill them? V K Singh

Should I count mosquitoes when I kill them? V K Singh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

In a sweeping Facebook post, he attacked government critics, including opposition members, students leaders, activists and media, and called for a 'surgical strike' within India.

Pak polls rigging: Army rejects probe on former generals

Pak polls rigging: Army rejects probe on former generals

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

The Pakistan army's legal branch has concluded that there is no scope for the military to try former army chief Gen Mirza Aslam Beg and former Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lt Gen Asad Durrani for paying millions of rupees to politicians to rig the 1990 general election, a media report said.

We NEED a revolution to change the system: Hazare

We NEED a revolution to change the system: Hazare

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday stated that his movement had not been disrupted because of the split with India Against Corruption chief Arvind Kejriwal.

Did V K Singh's army unit rope in JK minister to topple govt?

Did V K Singh's army unit rope in JK minister to topple govt?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The ruling National Conference on Friday demanded a CBI enquiry or a high-level probe into the functioning of a top secret intelligence unit set up by the former Army chief, General V K Singh. The unit is alleged 'to have used secret service funds to destabilise the Omar Abdullah government in Jammu and Kashmir.'

V K Singh's remarks on Parliament spark major debate

V K Singh's remarks on Parliament spark major debate

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Former Army chief V K Singh's call for dissolution of Parliament and its gherao has raked up a debate whether a man who has commanded the 1.3 million-strong force should be making such demands involving the highest institutions of democracy.

V K Singh demands probe into bugging of his home

V K Singh demands probe into bugging of his home

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Former Army Chief Gen V K Singh on Monday demanded a probe into the alleged bugging attempt at his residence in Delhi last week, and wanted the identity of the person who had instructed the officer to enter his home to be made public.

Gen V K Singh's family alleges bugging attempt at house

Gen V K Singh's family alleges bugging attempt at house

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

High drama was witnessed at the residence of former army chief Gen V K Singh in New Delhi on Saturday after a major went there purportedly to remove the army's telephone exchange but his family alleged that it was an attempt to plant snooping bugs.

Lt Gen Tejinder Singh in new controversy

Lt Gen Tejinder Singh in new controversy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

The alleged incident took place last week when Tejinder Singh was apparently seen with a reporter of an English daily inside the Technical Support Division unit in Naraina in South Delhi, sources said on Friday.

Anna Hazare gets new General in war against graft

Anna Hazare gets new General in war against graft

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

A joint media briefing by Anna Hazare and former Army chief Gen V K Singh in Mumbai on October 29 indicated the latter has replaced Arvind Kejriwal in the social activist's scheme of things.

Army chief bribery case: CBI questions Tejinder Singh

Army chief bribery case: CBI questions Tejinder Singh

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

The Central Bureau of investigation on Wednesday questioned Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh in connection with allegations levelled by former Army chief V K Singh that he was offered Rs 14 crore by him to clear a tranche of 'sub-standard' vehicles.

Ramdev, ex-army chief lead protest at Jantar Mantar

Ramdev, ex-army chief lead protest at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Protesters led by yoga guru Ramdev and former army chief V K Singh clashed with police at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday afternoon when they were prevented from marching towards India Gate, the epicentre of protests against gang-rape of a 23-year-old.

Govt to provide security to Operation Blue Star veterans

Govt to provide security to Operation Blue Star veterans

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The government has decided to provide security to Brigadier (retd) Israr Rahim Khan, who led the first army troops that entered the Golden Temple in Amritsar during Operation Blue Star.

'Please end fast Team Anna; this govt has no will'

'Please end fast Team Anna; this govt has no will'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

22 eminent persons, including former Army Chief V K Singh, on Thursday appealed to Team Anna to call off their indefinite fast as the activists are said to be considering announcing a "political alternative" before ending their stir.