New Delhi, Nov 5: The Army today denied arrest of Lieutenant Colonel Srikant Purohit by Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in connection with the September 29 Malegaon blasts.
The army officer, who came under the scanner for his alleged role in the blasts, was stationed at the Army Education Corps Training College and Centre at Pachmarhi in Madhya Pradesh. He was doing a course in Arabic at the Army Education Corps College.
“The officer is not under arrest. He has been accordingly detained by the ATS for the questioning. The Army Headquarters will take a further view on the matter based on progress of investigation by the ATS an availability of additional evidence, if any,” said Veerendra Singh, APRO Army.
London, Nov 5 : Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger has declared her love for her F1 lover Lewis Hamilton in a special video on the Internet.
The lead singer congratulated the 23-year-old world champion race car driver during a special video message posted on her girl group''s official website.
“I’m so excited I feel like I’m on top of the world right now,” the Sun quoted her, as saying in the video.
“Why? Because I want to congratulate my boyfriend Lewis Hamilton for being the official Formula One world champion!
“Congratulations baby - I love you, I love you, I love you,” she added.
The singer also took the opportunity to get racing fans into the Pussycat Dolls.
Thimphu (Bhutan), Nov 05: President Pratibha Patil, who is on a four-day visit to Bhutan to attend the coronation ceremony of Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk, was accorded guard of honour and given a colourful reception at the Paro Airport on her arrival today.
Present King Jigme Singye Wangchuk and Bhutanese Prime Minister Jigmi Thinley received President Patil at the airport.
The new king, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk, will meet President Patil at hotel Taj Tashi in Thimphu.
New Delhi, Nov 5: Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today congratulated Senator Barack Obama on his election as the new President of the United States.
In his message Dr. Singh said, "I have great pleasure in conveying my heartiest congratulations on your election as the President of the United States. Your extraordinary journey to the White House will inspire people not only in your country but also around the world.
London, Nov 5: Soccer ace David Beckham and wife have gifted each other “magic” necklaces featuring an angel to watch over them and keep them safe.
Swapping the necklaces was an expression of love as the couple face separation following David’s departure to Italian AC Milan.
The hand-carved gold and silver Japanese talisman pendants represent Archangel Raphael, who was mentioned in a little-known section of the Old Testament called the Book of Tobit.
Many Catholics and Greek Orthodox Church members consider him to be the most powerful and loving angel in Heaven.
Ramallah/Gaza City - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas congratulated US president-elect Barack Obama Wednesday, and urged him to get involved in the Middle East peace process "immediately."
"President Abbas looks forward to working with the new US administration to speed up the work and push the peace process forward," his spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh told the official Palestinian Wafa news agency from Budapest, where Abbas is visiting.
Abbas urged Obama to do it "immediately so as to bring security and stability to the Middle East region," he said.
Thimphu (Bhutan), Nov 05: President Pratibha Patil, who is on a four-day visit to Bhutan to attend the coronation ceremony of Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk, was accorded guard of honour and given a colourful reception at the Paro Airport on her arrival today.
New Delhi, Nov 5: Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today congratulated Senator Barack Obama on his election as the new President of the United States. 
