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Money was never given for political purpose: VK Singh

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Former Army Chief VK Singh on Tuesday stated that he stands by his earlier comments about funds being given to ministers in Jammu and Kashmir. Singh categorically said that the money was meant for social schemes and infrastructure and to create stability in the state.

Sep 24, 2013

Vendor says he didn't sell burqas to anyone: BJP on Digvijay Singh

Bhopal, Sep 24 (ANI): Even as a day before Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi addresses a rally in Bhopal, Congress Party general secretary Digvijay Singh on Tuesday alleged that 10,000 burqas were purchased here to feign the support of the Muslim minority towards the opposition party at the rally. He also said that the same number of topis could not be found here, but were ordered from Lucknow and he will put that bill before the public, BJP minister from Madhya Pradesh, Kailash Vijayvargiya said that vendor himself said he didn't sell burqas to any one and someone just asked him for an estimate so he provided it to him.

Sep 24, 2013

10,000 burqas bought to fake BJP's Muslim support: Digvijay

Indore, Sep 24 (ANI): A day before Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi addresses a rally in Bhopal; Congress Party general secretary Digvijay Singh on Tuesday alleged that 10,000 burqas were purchased here to feign the support of the Muslim minority towards the opposition party at the rally.

Sep 24, 2013

Aadhar cards not compulsory, rules SC; Sheila looks up to Centre

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Even as the Supreme Court ruled that Aadhar cards were not mandatory as various state governments insist on making it compulsory for a range of formalities, Delhi Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit said she looked forward to the Centre to come out with a solution for the same.

Sep 24, 2013

RPN Singh on V K Singh___s statement

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Affairs RPN Singh on Tuesday said that the former Army Chief VK Singh should show some restrain while speaking to media especially on issues like the security of the nation.

Sep 24, 2013

Punjab launches statewide drive against cancer

Chandigarh, Sep 24 (ANI): Punjab has launched a statewide awareness and screening campaign against Cancer and roped in cricketer Yuvraj Singh as brand ambassador. Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal along with Yuvraj Singh launched the statewide drive on Tuesday in Chandigarh at a press conference.

Sep 24, 2013

Kenya Defense Forces take control of mall two days after attack

Nairobi, Sep 24 (ANI): Kenya said its security forces had taken control of the Nairobi shopping mall where Islamist fighters killed at least 62 people, and that police were doing a final sweep of shops early Tuesday after the last of the hostages had been rescued. An overnight eerie silence outside the mall was broken at daybreak following a loud burst of gunfire coming from inside the Westgate mall, suggesting that the complex had not yet been secured. A lone military chopper circled above.

Sep 24, 2013

Delhi gang-rape: High Court adjourns hearing of convicts till Wednesday

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday adjourned hearing in a case aimed at confirming the death sentence given to four men by a trial court judge in the gruesome Delhi gang rape that stoked massive protests across India and forced government to strengthen women's safety laws. Defence lawyer of the two convicts in the Delhi gang rape case, A P Singh, said on Tuesday that the court would begin hearing the arguments from Wednesday.

Sep 24, 2013

If I disclose what VK Singh advised me, it will be more embarrassing for him-Tarun Gogoi

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Reacting to Former Army Chief, Gen (retd) V K Singh's revelations that paying ministers to bring people together in J and K was nothing new for the Army, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that what VK Singh advised him when he wasn't Army Chief if he discloses then it would be more embarrassing for Singh.

Sep 24, 2013

Army pays Ministers in JK: No chance CM will be knowing, says Ghulam Nabi

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Reacting to Former Army Chief, Gen (retd) V K Singh' s revelations that paying ministers to bring people together in J and K was nothing new for the Army, Union Health Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday said that there was no chance Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah will be knowing of the same.

Sep 24, 2013

Army pays Ministers in JK: Proper investigation should be done, says Congress

Lucknow, Sep 24 (ANI): Reacting to Former Army Chief, Gen (retd) V K Singh's revelations that paying ministers to bring people together in J&K was nothing new for the Army, Uttar Pradesh Congress President Rita Bahuguna Joshi said that proper investigation should be done by the Prime Minister and Home Minister in this regard.

Sep 24, 2013

Don't play politics with the armed forces: P.N. Hoon

Chandigarh, Sep 24 (AIN): Reacting to Former Army Chief, Gen (retd) V K Singh's revelations that paying ministers to bring people together in J and K was nothing new for the Army, Lt. General (Retired) P.N. Hoon said that if its true then Singh should come out with names of the people to whom he has given money.

Sep 24, 2013

Army pays Ministers in JK: CPI demands CBI enquiry

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Reacting to Former Army Chief, Gen (retd) V K Singh's revelations that paying ministers to bring people together in J and K was nothing new for the Army, CPI leader Atul Anjan said that V K Singh had always been surrounded by controversial that's why CBI enquiry should take place in the matter.

Sep 24, 2013

Six Maoists surrender in Odisha

Malkangiri, Sep 24 (ANI): Six Maoists have quit their camp and surrendered before the police in Malkangiri district of Odisha, the Odisha Police has informed. Giving details about the rebels, superintendent of police Akhileswar Singh, said that these Maoists were involved in several attacks. These six men were collecting information and providing logistic support to the Maoists in Chitrakonda region of the district. Reportedly, Maoists are operative in at least 15 districts of Odisha. Singh added that the surrendered Maoists would be provided with necessary assistance under the state rehabilitation policy. The rebels, also known as Naxals, have fought for decades in a wide swathe of central and eastern India, including many resource-rich regions where tensions run high between poor farmers and industrial developers.

Sep 24, 2013

Serena Williams retains top position in WTA rankings

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): American tennis player Serena Williams continued to lead the way in the latest WTA rankings with 12260 points for a big advantage over Victoria Azarenka. According to Sport24, Azarenka has 9505 points followed by Russian player Maria Sharapova's 7866. Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland has 6390 points to be at fourth position, while Chinese player Li Na has 5565 points to be at fifth. Serena has won both the French and US Open tournaments this year.

Sep 24, 2013