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Politicos react as Manmohan Singh questioned by CBI in coal block scam case

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Wednesday said that there is no need to politicize former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's examination by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) over his role in the coal block allocation case relating to Hindalco, as it is purely a legal process. Earlier today, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed that the CBI was under pressure for not investigating former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his role in the coal block allocation during UPA tenure. The CBI has reportedly examined and questioned the former Prime Minister on his role in the coal block allocation case relating to Hindalco. The CBI is yet to give an official confirmation in this regard, even as Dr Singh's office has denied receiving any such summons. The CBI has to file a status report in connection with the case before a special court by January 27.

Jan 21, 2015

AAP-BJP will surely merge, says Congress' Ajay Maken

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Congress leader Ajay Maken on Wednesday said the merger of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is surely going to happen in the coming days as most of the AAP members have joined the BJP. The elections for the 70-member Delhi Assembly will be held in a single phase on February 7, with the counting of votes set to take place on February 10.

Jan 21, 2015

#SOTU: Obama Hammers Republican Hecklers, Goes Off-Script to Crack Joke; Twitter Erupts with Memes

Obama smartly turned Republican heckling around and, with a lopsided smile, added an off-the-script line back at his critics.

Jan 21, 2015

Kejriwal should file nomination from Krishna Nagar, that will be best debate with Bedi: Manoj Tiwari

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Wednesday challenged AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal to file his nomination papers from Krishna Nagar constituency instead of New Delhi constituency. Referring to Kejriwal's invitation to Kiran Bedi for a public debate, Tiwari said that the AAP Chief should change his decision and file nomination from Krishna Nagar against Bedi. He said that this will be the best debate with Bedi, if Kejriwal so desires.

Jan 21, 2015

BJP's CM candidate Kiran Bedi to file nomination today

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): BJP's chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi is holding a roadshow ahead of filing her nomination papers for the Delhi assembly election. Earlier in the day, she paid tribute to Lala Lajpat Rai and also cleaned his statue in Krishna Nagar constituency. She also met tea and newspaper sellers in Krishna Nagar and enquired about the kind of issues they were facing. Bedi is scheduled to file her nomination from Krishna Nagar today. The scrutiny of nominations will take place tomorrow, while the last date for withdrawal of nominations is January 24. Polling will take place on February 7 and the counting of votes will be taken up on February 10. Apart from Bedi, several senior leaders will be filing their nomination papers today, including Aam Aadmi Party Convener Arvind Kejriwal and Congress campaign chief Ajay Maken.

Jan 21, 2015

Have complaint to EC over Kejriwal's repeated 'bribe remarks': KC Mittal

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Congress party filed yet another complaint with the Election Commission against AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal for repeated use of 'bribe remarks'. Congress Legal Department Secretary KC Mittal said that despite being issued notice by the EC, Kejriwal repeated the controversial remarks about taking bribes. Mittal said that norms and rules should be taken care of by all the political parties and leaders. He said that the EC has power to derecognize the party if it so desires and if Kejriwal does not stop making such remarks. Earlier at a rally in Krishnanagar, Kejriwal said he stood by his remarks in which he had asked the voters to accept money from the BJP and the Congress but vote only for AAP.

Jan 21, 2015

Kejriwal leaves to file his nomination, appeals people to pray for AAP victory

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday left from his home to file nomination papers for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Polls. Kejriwal said that he is happy about the response he got from people during his road show yesterday and further appealed them to pray for AAP victory during Delhi polls. Commenting on Kiran Bedi's paying tribute to Lala Lajpat Rai's statue with BJP's muffler, Kejriwal said that Bedi should not politicize freedom fighters as they do not belong to any specific party but to the entire nation.

Jan 21, 2015

BJP's Jagdish Mukhi offers prayers before filing his nomination papers from Janakpuri constituency

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): BJP leader Jagdish Mukhi on Wednesday offered prayers before filing his nomination papers from Janakpuri constituency of Delhi. Mukhi expressed confidence over his party winning 60 seats in Delhi polls and said that people will surely vote for BJP. He also thanked people for his and party's success. Today is the last day for filing nomination for the Delhi Assembly polls. Scrutiny of nominations papers would be done on January 22 while the last date for withdrawal of candidatures is January 24.

Jan 21, 2015

Coal Scam: CBI Examines Manmohan Singh in Hindalco Coal Block Allocation

The CBI questioned former PM Manmohan Singh on 18 January at his residence.

Jan 21, 2015

ISIS Threat to Kill Japanese Hostages: PM Abe Seeks Help from Middle East as Japan Weighs Ransom Payment

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has sought help from his Middle Eastern allies to help save two Japanese hostages that the ISIS militants threatened to kill.

Jan 21, 2015

Female Teenage Patient Alleges Sexual Misconduct by Doctor at AIIMS-Patna

A girl in her late teens was sexually harassed by a senior doctor in AIIMS-Patna during the course of physical examination.

Jan 21, 2015

Nine Israelis Stabbed in Tel Aviv Bus 'Terror Attack'

The Palestinian attacker was shot at by the police as he tried to escape.

Jan 21, 2015

Yemen Crisis LIVE: Government Falls as President Resigns; Houthis Beseige Parliament

Yemen plunges deeper into chaos as Houthi rebels take over the presidential palace.

Jan 21, 2015

Obama's State of the Union Speech: Best Reactions; Top 6 Quotes on Economy, ISIS, Russia, Cyber Threats, Ebola and More

Here are top quotes from, and reactions to US President Barack Obama's State of the Union Speech, where he told Americans it is time to "turn the page".

Jan 21, 2015

AAP explains ticket cancellation of its two candidates

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Wednesday explained the party's decision to cancel the ticket of two of its candidates prior to polls in Delhi. Sisodia said that the party had unanimously taken the decision of cancelling tickets of its candidates from Mehrauli and Mundka after some hidden information was revealed. Sisodia also appealed to the people that they should not believe any person who claims to be selling tickets on bribe.

Jan 21, 2015