Friday, May 25, 2012

With General VK Singh's exit, it'll be end of 71 era

With General VK Singh's exit, it'll be end of 71 era

With General VK Singh's exit, it'll be end of 71 era

Posted: 25 May 2012 08:28 PM PDT

For the Indian Army, May 31 will be more than a day when its chief will retire. It will mark a generational shift in the 1.3-million-strong force. There will be no serving personnel in the Indian Army now, who has fought in 1971.

Dalits' protest: Security tightened in Hisar as BSP leaders join stir

Posted: 25 May 2012 07:12 PM PDT

The area in and around mini-secreteriat and Bhagana village was converted into a makeshift cantonment on account of heavy deployment of police to deal with the law and order situation as workers of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) from across districts falling under Hisar division joined dalit families from Bhagana during late evening hours on Friday.

Stubble burning: Two farmers arrested

Posted: 25 May 2012 07:11 PM PDT

Though farmers set their land on fire during daytime, it continued for many hours.It was doused by the plant authorities when it reached near the main outer wall of the plant.

Army chief to build house in Dharamshala

Posted: 25 May 2012 07:10 PM PDT

Gen Singh had purchased 750 square yard land in 2008 and had put up a boundary wall.The plot of land is nestled in the foothills of the Dhauladhar range, with a breathtaking view of the snowline.

Parties face rebellion in MC polls

Posted: 25 May 2012 07:09 PM PDT

It's time for elections and for rebellion.All major political parties are facing rebellions ahead of MC elections in the state.

NGO distributes holy books on Guru's martyrdom day

Posted: 25 May 2012 07:08 PM PDT

In a novel way to mark the martyrdom day of fifth Sikh Guru Arjan Dev, which is observed by organizing chhabeels (free distribution of cold sweetened milk to commuters on roads), an NGO launched the concept of e-Chhabeel - offering books on scriptures, particularly written by the Guru.

ATS was under tremendous pressure to crack 13/7 bombings case: Rakesh Maria

Posted: 25 May 2012 06:03 PM PDT

The state Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Rakesh Maria admitted on Friday that his department was under "tremendous pressure" to crack the 13/7 bombings.

Advani, Sushma give Mumbai BJP rally a miss

Posted: 25 May 2012 05:05 PM PDT

Despite a patch-up between Modi and Gadkari, rifts in BJP seem to be far from over with senior leaders LK Advani and Sushma Swaraj skipped a rally in Mumbai.

Siachen card? Pak puts off visa agreement

Posted: 25 May 2012 03:28 PM PDT

In a surprise move, Pakistan on Friday backed away from signing a new visa agreement with India, one that was widely expected to ease travel between the two countries and serve as a big confidence-building measure.

Army chief slams effort to save ‘flawed officer’

Posted: 25 May 2012 03:19 PM PDT

Just a week before he hangs up his boots, Army chief General V K Singh came out all guns blazing on Friday to accuse "vested interests and coteries" operating within the government and the Army for leaking confidential letters, pushing corrupt deals and manufacturing lines of succession in his force, among other things.

Uttar Pradesh government moves to withdraw charges against MLA Abhay Singh

Posted: 25 May 2012 03:16 PM PDT

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday took first step to withdraw the Gangster Act slapped on mafia-turned-politician and Samajwadi Party MLA Abhay Singh.

PM’s economic advisory council chief C Rangarajan hints at diesel, LPG price hike

Posted: 25 May 2012 03:15 PM PDT

Chairman of the PM's economic advisory council said action on diesel, LPG prices would have temporary effect on inflation but help in bridging the fiscal gap.

Rangarajan hints at diesel, LPG price hike

Posted: 25 May 2012 03:15 PM PDT

C Rangarajan, chairman of the PM's economic advisory council, on Friday hinted at price corrections in both diesel and cooking gas over the next few months to send a strong signal to foreign investors and to ensure adequate capital flows.

No immediate rollback, asserts Jaipal

Posted: 25 May 2012 03:12 PM PDT

Oil minister S Jaipal Reddy on Thursday ruled out an immediate rollback of the increase in petrol price and said the government would watch international oil prices and the rupee's movements against the dollar for "a few days" before taking any decision to moderate the hike.

Samajwadi Party yet to decide on Dimple Yadav's name for Kannauj bypolls

Posted: 25 May 2012 03:08 PM PDT

Sources said that Mulayam also wanted to have the board's view over the winning ability of the party candidate from Kannauj.

UP bandh on May 31; TMC, DMK to hit the streets

Posted: 25 May 2012 03:05 PM PDT

Key UPA allies Trinamool Congress and DMK on Friday announced protests across their states against the petrol price hike by the Union government, with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee saying she will hit the streets on Saturday demanding a rollback.

Fuel subsidies perverse, says Jairam

Posted: 25 May 2012 03:02 PM PDT

Rural development minister Jairam Ramesh on Friday called fuel subsidies perverse and wanted them phased out, wading into the battle over the petrol price on the side of reformists as the Centre struggled to douse the anger over the hike.

Anna blames corruption for petrol price hike

Posted: 25 May 2012 02:46 PM PDT

Attacking the central government, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare blamed corruption to be the cause of steep hike in fuel prices.

Gen shares dais with R K Anand

Posted: 25 May 2012 02:43 PM PDT

Army chief General V K Singh on Friday raised hackles all around by being the chief guest at the book release function of criminal lawyer R K Anand, who was earlier debarred for four months and stripped of his designation as 'senior advocate'.

Charges framed against Ruias, Khaitans

Posted: 25 May 2012 02:40 PM PDT

Paving the way for their trial, a special CBI court on Friday framed charges against Essar group promoters Ravi Ruia and Anshuman Ruia, Loop Telecom's I P Khaitan and Kiran Khaitan and Essar group director (strategy and planning) Vikash Saraf in connection with a case arising out of the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

Central Bureau of Investigation: Frustrated Zahida got Shehla Masood murdered

Posted: 25 May 2012 02:34 PM PDT

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed its chargesheet in the Shehla Masood murder case on Friday before the Special CBI Magistrate Court judge Shubhra Singh here.

Seniors’ criticism of lower court judges denting judiciary: SC

Posted: 25 May 2012 02:24 PM PDT

The Supreme Court has admitted that a growing tendency in superior courts to berate lower court judges for apparent mistakes in orders and judgments was denting the judiciary's credibility.

CBI questions Jagan Mohan Reddy for 8 hrs

Posted: 25 May 2012 02:18 PM PDT

YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy was questioned by CBI sleuths for nearly eight hours on Friday, with agency sources saying his quizzing will continue on Saturday. A tired looking Jagan emerged from the CBI office around 6:45pm and told waiting reporters, "I was asked for clarifications. I gave them clarifications. I've been asked to come tomorrow."

In US, consent needed for drug tests

Posted: 25 May 2012 02:15 PM PDT

When George Michael was caught for possession of a small amount of cocaine in London in September 2008, he walked away with a word of caution from the police. A British officer said at the time that the former Wham! frontman might have benefited from the "circumstances and context" of the case.

Leaked letters haunt Team Anna

Posted: 25 May 2012 02:11 PM PDT

Differences appear to have hit Team Anna with at least two letters criticizing the "core group" and its functioning finding their way in to the public space.
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