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VK Singh should name ministers paid by army: Shinde

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Reacting to former Army chief (retired) Gen VK Singh___s claim that certain ministers in Jammu and Kashmir are given money by the Army for stability, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Tuesday said that Singh must reveal the names of the ministers to whom money was given. Earlier, VK Singh admitted that the money from the secret fund was used in Kashmir but only towards social schemes. Singh said that the money that had been given was a part of the 'Sadbhavna' that is carried out by the Army. He said that it was given to only to stabilize the areas affected by terror as well as the areas across the border. Sep 24, 2013
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Subramanian Swamy defends V K Singh

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday defended former Army Chief Gen (Retd) V K Singh and said that he was being targeted. Earlier, VK Singh admitted that the money from the secret fund was used in Kashmir but only towards social schemes. Singh said that the money that had been given was a part of the 'Sadbhavna' that is carried out by the Army. He said that it was given to only to stabilize the areas affected by terror as well as the areas across the border. Sep 24, 2013
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Congress dares VK Singh to name J &K ministers who were paid money

Srinagar, Sept 24 (ANI): Congress leader and Jammmu and Kashmir Sports minister Taj Mohiuddin on Tuesday dared former Army chief General VK Singh to name the ministers who were given funds. Speaking to mediapersons in Srinagar, Mohiuddin termed the matter as unfortunate and said that investigation should be done. He also said that Singh is either diluting the reports or has some motivation to malign the name of some ministers. Earlier, VK Singh admitted that the money from the secret fund was used in Kashmir but only towards social schemes. Singh said that the money that had been given was a part of the 'Sadbhavna' that is carried out by the Army. He said that it was given to only to stabilize the areas affected by terror as well as the areas across the border. Sep 24, 2013
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Drinking coffee may cut womb cancer risk

New Delhi, Sep 15 (ANI): A new study has suggested that the risk of developing womb cancer can be reduced by drinking coffee. According to the World Cancer Research Fund report, coffee contains antioxidants which may boost health. However, experts said that there is not yet enough evidence to recommend drinking coffee to protect against the disease. Researchers at Imperial College, London also said that women can reduce their risk of developing the disease with at least 38 minutes of daily exercise and keeping a healthy weight. Sep 15, 2013
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India to fund 144 million dollars power transmission project in Liberia

New Delhi, Sept 12 (ANI): India's decision to extend 144 million US dollars credit to Liberia will further enhance engagements between the two nations. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stated this in New Delhi after signing an agreement with the visiting Liberian President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf flew to India on September 09 at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee. India has extended this credit to Liberia for development of power transmission and distribution projects to reduce the gap of power shortage in Liberia. Further he said the two sides have decided to enhance cooperation in a number of areas, including agricultural research, healthcare, small and medium enterprises, science and technology, education and skill development. On her part, Sirleaf thanked Singh and the people of India for their support in maintaining peace in Liberia. Sep 12, 2013
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Liberian President discusses bilateral issues with Khurshid

New Delhi, Sep 11 (ANI): President of the Republic of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, held discussions with External Affairs Minister, Salman Khurshid on Wednesday (September 11) over bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest during her five-day visit to the country. Sirleaf flew to India on Monday (September 09) at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee. Sirleaf is being accompanied by a high-level delegation including the Liberian Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Finance, Agriculture, Commerce and Industry, Information, Culture and Tourism, Lands, Mines and Energy and Gender development, besides senior Government officials and representatives of Apex trade bodies. Sep 11, 2013
Raghuram Rajan, governor of Reserve Bank of India. (Reuters)

In-Depth: Top Achievements of RBI Chief Raghuram Rajan

Raghuram Rajan, who recently took over the reins of Reserve Bank of India, shored up investor confidence in his first speech. But his real task lies in uplifting the nation's poor economic conditions and on reviving the sliding rupee value. Sep 6, 2013