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Antony hosts farewell dinner for Army Chief who makes no speech

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 24, 2012

Defence Minister A K Antony's dinner for outgoing Army Chief Gen V K Singh last night was marked by bonhomie but there were no farewell speeches.

Months of acrimony for army chief and the government

India News | NDTV Correspondent | Wednesday March 28, 2012

The furore over Army chief General VK Singh's letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that has been leaked, is just one among a series of incidents that have severely strained ties between the General and the government this year.

Army chief explains why he didn't file case after offer of 14-crore bribe

India News | Reported by Nitin A Gokhale | Monday March 26, 2012

The Army Chief has accepted that when a bribe was offered to him for 14 crores, he should have done more than just informing the Defence Minister. General V K Singh has said that he was offered the kickback in 2010 by a retired defence officer if he cleared a sub-standard consignment of trucks.

Yes, was under pressure to resign after Supreme Court verdict, says Army Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 2, 2012

Army Chief General 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.

Army chief General VK Singh denied permission to travel to Israel

India News | Sudhi Ranjan Sen | Tuesday February 28, 2012

The Ministry of Defence has reportedly denied General VK Singh permission to travel to Israel. The ministry has cited "critical situation prevailing in the Middle-East" as the reason for the denial.

Age row: 'Unfortunate chapter' over, says Defence Minister AK Antony

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 13, 2012

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

Age row: 'Graceful' end to dispute with the government, says Army Chief

India News | Nitin Gokhale, A Vaidyanathan and Sidharth Pandey | Friday February 10, 2012

The Army chief's decision to take the government to court over his age turns out to have been a huge miscalculation. The Supreme Court today sided with the government, forcing General VK Singh to withdraw his petition by lunch time. His lawyer said the dispute ended "gracefully" and restored "the honour and integrity" of the chief. Many dismiss tha...

It's business as usual for General Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 10, 2012

Notwithstanding the developments in Supreme Court on his age issue, it was business as usual for Army Chief General V K Singh as he arrived in Jaipur for an official visit to the South-Western Command. The army chief is scheduled to return to the capital on Saturday evening after which he will depart for an official tour to Britain from February 13...

Army chief General VK Singh drops case against Govt, reports he may quit

India News | Nitin Gokhale, A Vaidyanathan and Sidharth Pandey | Friday February 10, 2012

The Army chief's decision to take the government to court over his age turns out to have been a huge miscalculation. The Supreme Court today sided with the government, forcing General VK Singh to withdraw his petition by lunch time. His lawyer said the dispute ended "gracefully" and restored "the honour and integrity" of the chief. Many dismiss tha...

Army chief withdraws case against govt: 10 latest developments

India News | Nitin Gokhale, A Vaidyanathan and Sidharth Pandey | Friday February 10, 2012

The army chief has withdrawn his case against the government in the Supreme Court. General VK Singh wanted the government to accept his date of birth in May 1951 and not May 10, 1950. Records in the army reflect both years. The government had said it is not possible at this stage to update old records that list 1950. It also argued that the ...

Army chief age row: In Supreme Court, Defence Ministry withdraws order rejecting General VK Singh's complaint

India News | NDTV Correspondent | Friday February 10, 2012

The Supreme Court is today hearing the Army chief's case against the government - General VK Singh wants his date of birth to be accepted as 1951, and not 1950 as some records state.

Army chief vs Govt: Supreme Court judges dictating order, verdict soon

India News | NDTV Correspondent | Friday February 10, 2012

The Supreme Court has disposed the the Army chief's case against the government. Saying that it has "no scope to interfere", the court had given General VK Singh's counsel the option to "withdraw the petition till 2pm. The court's order is now being dictated.

Army Chief to visit South Western command today

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 10, 2012

Army Chief Gen V K Singh will visit the South-Western command based here today.

Supreme Court hearing on Army chief age row

India News | Thursday February 9, 2012

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Age row: No compromise with Army chief, say government sources

India News | Nitin Gokhale | Monday February 13, 2012

The Supreme Court will on Friday hear the Army chief's case against the government. Sources in the Ministry of Defense tell NDTV that the government has ruled out any compromise with General VK Singh. Sources say the government has been advised by Defence Minister AK Antony and others that its legal case is strong.