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Defamation case against army chief: Court to hold inquiry

Defamation case against army chief: Court to hold inquiry

Rediff.com18 May 2012

The court also directed the Defence Ministry to place before it the file relating to the publication of the Army's March 5 press release in which Tejinder Singh was accused of offering a bribe of Rs 14 crore to the army chief.

Union home secy to visit Bihar to review Maoist problem

Union home secy to visit Bihar to review Maoist problem

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Union home secretary R K Singh will visit Bihar on Friday to hold discussions on Maoist problem with top officials of the state government.

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.

Phone tapping: Army taking action against officers

Phone tapping: Army taking action against officers

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Amid controversy over alleged tapping of some sensitive phones in the capital by the Indian Army, its chief General V K Singh on Tuesday said "necessary action" is being taken against officers who are behind leaking "fictitious" stories to the media.

Former RAW chief Sanjeev Tripathi joins BJP

Former RAW chief Sanjeev Tripathi joins BJP

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Former Research and Analysis Wing chief Sanjeev Tripathi on Tuesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, following the footsteps of several retired bureaucrats and diplomats finding a career in politics.

Sunny Deol files nomination from Gurdaspur

Sunny Deol files nomination from Gurdaspur

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Deol reminded voters of the patriotic character he played in Gadar and referred to his 'dhai kilo ka haath' from another movie.

States' concerns over NCTC to be addressed: Govt

States' concerns over NCTC to be addressed: Govt

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Almost all states in principle agreed on the need to have an effective anti terrorism mechanism like National Counter Terrorism Center at the meeting of chief secretaries/director generals of police/inspector generals of states and UTs called by the Union home ministry, the government said on Monday.

Alwar lynching: MHA seeks report from Raj govt; police set up high-level enquiry

Alwar lynching: MHA seeks report from Raj govt; police set up high-level enquiry

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The Rajasthan Police has also set up a high-level committee to probe the allegations of delay against the Alwar police in taking Khan to a hospital.

CBI opposes A Raja's bail plea in 2G case

CBI opposes A Raja's bail plea in 2G case

Rediff.com11 May 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday opposed in a Delhi court the bail plea of former telecom minister A Raja, arrested for his alleged role in the 2G spectrum allocation case last year, saying the agency is probing an allegation that the DMK minister got Rs 200 crore in bribe. CBI prosecutor A K Singh opposed Raja's bail plea, saying there is a new allegation that he has received Rs 200 crore as bribe and this angle is being investigated.

Telephone tapping: Army chief terms it as 'fiction'

Telephone tapping: Army chief terms it as 'fiction'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Indian Army chief General V K Singh on Monday termed as "fiction" media reports of a complaint about telephone tapping to hear conversation in connection with his age row.

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.

Army Chief rules out resignation

Army Chief rules out resignation

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Army Chief Gen V K Singh, who lost his battle with the defence ministry on the age row, feels the Supreme Court has "not effectively" closed the issue but ruled out his resignation.

'Indian NGOs being probed but no scrutiny of foreign NGOs'

'Indian NGOs being probed but no scrutiny of foreign NGOs'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

In the wake of reports that several NGOs are under the scanner of the government, Home Secretary R K Singh today said funding of around 12-13 Indian voluntary organisations are being probed but made it clear that no such foreign entity was being investigated.

Disappointed by SC order, but won't quit: Army chief

Disappointed by SC order, but won't quit: Army chief

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Army Chief Gen V K Singh, who lost his battle with the Defence Ministry on the age row, feels the Supreme Court has "not effectively" closed the issue but ruled out his resignation.

Tatra case: Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh questioned by CBI

Tatra case: Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh questioned by CBI

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Carrying forward its probe on the bribery allegation made by Army Chief Gen V K Singh, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday questioned retired Lt Gen Tejinder Singh for the first time for his alleged role in the Tatra case.

EC to announce poll dates for UP, 4 other states today

EC to announce poll dates for UP, 4 other states today

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

The Election Commission will announce on Saturday the dates for assembly polls in the five states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur.

Defamation case: Order against army chief on May 5

Defamation case: Order against army chief on May 5

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

A Delhi court on Thursday sought clarification from former Lt Gen Tejinder Singh, who had filed a criminal defamation case against Army Chief Gen V K Singh and four others, as to what was the "independent roles" of the accused named by him in the entire case.

Defamation plea against Army chief: Court verdict on Thurs

Defamation plea against Army chief: Court verdict on Thurs

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

A Delhi court is likely to deliver its verdict on Thursday on summoning Army Chief Gen V K Singh and four others, named as accused in a criminal defamation case by former Lt Gen Tejinder Singh.

CBI sleuths to question Tejinder on army chief's complaint

CBI sleuths to question Tejinder on army chief's complaint

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to meet retired Lt Gen Tejinder Singh later this week in connection with Army Chief Gen V K Singh's complaint that he allegedly offered him a bribe of Rs 14 crore.

Army chief hints at one rank one pension

Army chief hints at one rank one pension

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

Chief of Army Staff General V K Singh Sunday hinted at implementation of one rank one pension and said all information regarding ex-army men would be collected and their problems would be sorted out.

'Premature to connect any country to diplomat attack'

'Premature to connect any country to diplomat attack'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

As investigators try hard to find clues, Union Home Secretary R K Singh on Tuesday said there was no evidence till now to suggest involvement of any country in the bomb attack on an Israeli diplomat.

Glad army chief's DOB controversy over, says Antony

Glad army chief's DOB controversy over, says Antony

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Defence Minister A K Antony said on Monday that the "unfortunate controversy" over Army Chief General V K Singh's age had come to an end with the Supreme Court judgement and asked his colleagues to close the chapter.

'Recording of 'bribe' offer to former army chief not clear'

'Recording of 'bribe' offer to former army chief not clear'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

The recording device handed over by the then Army Chief V K Singh, purported to carry a conversation relating to bribe offer made to him, is malfunctioning and nothing can be retrieved from it, says CBI.

In PHOTOS: President Pratibha Patil rides the T-90 tank

In PHOTOS: President Pratibha Patil rides the T-90 tank

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

After taking off in the frontline Sukhoi-30 MKI, President Pratibha Patil on Monday once again donned military fatigues to ride a T-90 main battle tank, becoming the first head of the State to do so.

Army to acquire new air defence system

Army to acquire new air defence system

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The army has initiated the process of acquiring new gun systems to take on enemy aircraft and missiles, a month after its chief General V K Singh raised the issue of obsolescence of air defence systems in a letter to the prime minister.

Pawar makes veiled criticism of army chief

Pawar makes veiled criticism of army chief

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Thursday appeared critical of Army chief V K Singh over his allegation that he was offered bribe to clear a defence deal.

ULFA leader detained in Myanmar alongwith Indian scribes

ULFA leader detained in Myanmar alongwith Indian scribes

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

A top United Liberation Front of Asom leader along with an Indian journalist and a photographer was detained in Myanmar but the two mediapersons were later released.

'Bribe offer': Gen Singh sends complaint to CBI

'Bribe offer': Gen Singh sends complaint to CBI

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Army Chief General V K Singh on Tuesday sent his complaint to the Central Bureau of Investigation regarding Rs 14 crore alleged bribery offer made to him by a retired officer to clear the supply of a tranche of 600 vehicles.

NIA to file chargesheet against Headley soon

NIA to file chargesheet against Headley soon

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

The National Investigation Agency will soon file a charge sheet against Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley, a mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

India-Pak home secretaries' talk after May 22

India-Pak home secretaries' talk after May 22

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

India has sought dates from Pakistan for a bilateral meeting between the home secretaries of the two countries after May 22 when the Budget session of Parliament comes to an end.

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.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Troop movement routine, no need to notify govt: Army chief

Troop movement routine, no need to notify govt: Army chief

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

Army Chief General V K Singh has dismissed reports of "unusual" movement of two elite units of army towards the capital in mid-January calling it "routine" for which there was no need to "notify" the government.

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.

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.

Army chief seeks more time for detailed bribery complaint

Army chief seeks more time for detailed bribery complaint

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Army chief Gen V K Singh has sought a few more days to file his detailed complaint in connection with the alleged bribe offer from a senior retired officer to clear a tranche of nearly 600 "sub-standard" trucks.

What govt must do when media crosses the Laxman rekha

What govt must do when media crosses the Laxman rekha

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The time has come for the government to institute a defence advisory notice system in India when media crosses the Laxman rekha, argues B Raman.

Army chief must be sent on forced leave: Brajesh Mishra

Army chief must be sent on forced leave: Brajesh Mishra

Rediff.com1 Apr 2012

Launching a sharp attack on Army Chief Gen V K Singh, former National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra on Sunday said that he should be sent on "forced leave" and not sacked.

Army chief names Tejinder Singh in bribery complaint to CBI

Army chief names Tejinder Singh in bribery complaint to CBI

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

Army chief Gen V K Singh has named retired Lt Gen Tejinder Singh in his complaint to the Central Bureau of Investigation on the alleged Rs 14 crore bribe offered to him to clear tranche of nearly 600 Tatra trucks. CBI sources said Singh has assured them of providing more material about the alleged bribe offer very soon.

Pranab downplays differences between army chief, govt

Pranab downplays differences between army chief, govt

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday sought to downplay the battle of attrition between Indian Army chief General V K Singh and the government.