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Lucknow [India], Oct. 25 : Breaking his silence on the massive family feud plaguing the Samajwadi Party, party chief Mulayam Yadav on Tuesday strongly defended his aide Amar Singh from the onslaught by expelled leader Ram Gopal Yadav and said that there was a conspiracy to frame him.

Addressing the media in a much awaited press conference with his brother and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's bete noire Shivpal Yadav at his side, Mulayam started off with the firm assertion that there is not rift within the Yadav family, adding all Samajwadi Party leaders stand united.

Islamabad [Pakistan], Oct.25 : Indian Deputy High Commissioner J P Singh was summoned by the Pakistan Foreign Office on Tuesday and informed of Islamabad's strong objections to the repeated violati

New Delhi [India], Oct.25 : The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has commenced issuing the second round of certificates of appreciation to tax payers who have contributed to nation-building.

The CBDT has started issuing the second round of Certificates to 10.15 lakh tax payers.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley personally handed over certificates to a few individuals at North Block to commence the program of taxpayer appreciation on 19th September, 2016.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has sent out such certificates of appreciation to 8.43 Lakh individual tax payers by e-mail in the following categories on the basis of the taxes paid by them for the Assessment Year 2016-17:

i. Platinum : Tax contributed Rs. 1 Crore and above

Johannesburg [South Africa], Oct.25 : Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum has slammed compatriot Ross Taylor for his `uninspiring leadership` before revealing how the tension and mistrust between the two during the latter's captaincy left the team on the verge of imploding.

McCullum, in his recently published autobiography ' Declared', shed light on Taylor's failure to lead New Zealand and the circumstances that led to the souring of their relationship.

The 35-year-old succeeded Taylor in 2012 when Mike Hesson was appointed as the coach.

While the team went on to achieve great success under the duo, the move was seen as a nasty 'coup' by fans and the media.

New Delhi [India], Oct 25 : Diwali brings a bundle of celebration, gifting and indulgence each year. This is the time when we come together to share and exchange lots of love, amazing gifts and beautiful memories.

To sum up the true spirit of festivity this season, Casio India has introduced an exclusive festive range of sophisticated watches for men and women.

A perfect gifting option, the new collection combines style and design that adds a style quotient to your festive celebration.

Casio's EDIFICE for men is a boldly articulated series that brings out the exquisiteness of metal, offering an elegantly-stylish and sophisticated look.

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct. 25 : Lady Gaga, who will appear on tonight's 'The Late Late Show' with James Cordon, gave a little sneak peak from the probably legendary segment.