Musharraf`s coup was pre-planned, says former Pak Army general

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 16:16

The 1999 coup in Pakistan that saw the ouster of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was pre-planned by the then army chief General Pervez Musharraf to pre-empt his own removal by the government, according to a new book by a former general.

Telephone exchange purchase case: BRO officials chargesheeted

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 19:39

CBI filed chargesheet against Brigadier J K Narang and Lt Col Chanchal Jhamb of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for procuring telephone exchanges at exorbitant prices from company in 2009.

Stage set for changes in top hierarchy of Pakistani military

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 19:10

In a precursor to the appointment of the next Pakistan Army chief, a proposal for appointing a new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee has been sent to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, media reports said today.

Set up a working group for welfare of senior citizens: Najeeb Jung

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 23:53

Delhi`s Lt Governor directed constitution of a working group comprising NGOs and government officials to devise a holistic action plan for the welfare of senior citizens.

Terror attack: Omar pulls up security set up for `lapses`

Last Updated: Friday, September 27, 2013, 20:25

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday pulled up the security establishment for "lapses" and "non-adherence" of Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) in containing the terror attack yesterday in which 10 people lost their lives.

Gen VK Singh should have been sacked on age issue: Gen Sinha

Last Updated: Friday, September 27, 2013, 20:17

In a scathing attack on VK Singh`s recent comments on Kashmir, former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Lt Gen (retd) SK Sinha on Friday expressed the opinion that the former Army Chief should have been sacked when he took Government to court over the age issue.

J&K terror attack: Pall of gloom descends on Army officer`s residence

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 23:08

A pall of gloom descended on the neighbourhood after the news of Lt Col Bikramjeet Singh`s death in a terrorist attack reached his residence.

J&K attacks: Lt Col Bikramjeet was shot at close range by militants

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 21:12

Lt Col Bikramjeet Singh, who died in today`s twin terror attack in the Jammu region, was shot in the stomach at a close range when terrorists attacked the 16 Cavalry unit in Samba.

Six more die as fighting drags on in Philippine city

Last Updated: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 15:15

Five rebels and a 71-year-old woman were killed today as fighting dragged on in a southern Philippine city between government troops and Muslim insurgents holding out with about 20 civilian hostages, officials said.

Puducherry Lt Governor, CM in war of words over law and order

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 23:06

Chief Minister N Rangasamy said the former should have held a joint meeting of officials with him before airing such views.

Study underway to improve DDA functioning: Lt Governor

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 16:08

A study is being conducted with a view to improving the functioning of the Delhi Development Authority that it may effectively face various challenges, including shortage of housing, in the city.