Police not letting me go, says Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said police were not letting him leave the Lady Hardinge Hospital which conducted the autopsy of an ex-soldier who committed suicide.
Nov 02, 2016, 18:46 PM IST
OROP row: I don't know what his mental state was, VK Singh on Army veteran's suicide
Union minister VK Singh said the condition of ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal's mental health needs to be investigated.
Nov 02, 2016, 17:27 PM IST
Delhi Police beat dead ex-serviceman's son
The son of a retired soldier who committed suicide said on Wednesday that he and his family members were beaten by police before being taken to a police station.
Nov 02, 2016, 16:28 PM IST
Politics over OROP suicide: High-drama in Delhi as Rahul, Kejriwal stopped from meeting family of ex-serviceman
A hospital is not a place for any demonstration, Rahul Gandhi detained for trying to enter hospital despite being advised otherwise, said police.
Nov 02, 2016, 16:12 PM IST
Manohar Parrikar seeks details of suicide by ex-serviceman
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday sought details of the suicide of retired Subedar Ram Kishan Grewal.
Nov 02, 2016, 15:28 PM IST
OROP suicide: Rahul Gandhi stopped at RML Hospital gate, denied meeting with family of ex-jawan
“What sort of country is being created (by Modi government)? For the first time in the history of India, we are not being allowed to meet the families of our soldiers.”
Nov 02, 2016, 14:16 PM IST
Ex-Army jawan commits suicide over One Rank One Pension in Delhi
An ex-serviceman has allegedly committed suicide over the delay in the implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme by the Modi government.
Nov 02, 2016, 09:50 AM IST
Rs 5,500 cr paid as first OROP installment: PM
The first installment of nearly Rs 5,500 crore has been paid for implementing the OROP scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said while asserting that he has "fulfilled the promise" he made to ex-servicemen on the issue that has been hanging fire for the last 40 years.
Oct 30, 2016, 17:12 PM IST
Know how Rahul Gandhi's heart bleeds for soldiers of Indian Army; urges PM to redress grievances
Even though, a few days ago the Congress accused the ruling NDA of trying to encash the valour of the Indian Army to get votes, it itself has also joined the bandwagon with the opponents in trying to project its party as one whose heart bleeds for the soldiers of Indian Army.
Oct 29, 2016, 12:32 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal attacks Centre, calls it ''anti-army''
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday attacked Narendra Modi-led central government, calling it "anti-army".
Oct 26, 2016, 15:19 PM IST
SC seeks govt's response on ex-servicemen's plea on OROP
Supreme Court on Monday sought the government's response on a plea of an ex-servicemen's body seeking implementation of One Rank-One Pension (OROP) as recommended by the Koshyari Committee with an automatic annual revision, instead of the current policy of periodic review once in five years.
Jul 11, 2016, 19:43 PM IST
More delay in OROP as government gives six-month extension to panel
The tenure of the committee formed on implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme has been extended by six months upto the middle of December this year.
Jun 20, 2016, 20:03 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: Calculate your expected salary using this calculator!
If you want to find out your expected pay increase post the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission here is a calculator that will help you.
Jun 05, 2016, 08:34 AM IST
Ex-servicemen suspend OROP protest, threaten to intensify agitation if demands not met
Protesting ex-servicemen demanding complete implementation of 'One Rank One Pension' on Friday suspended their agitation, according to report.
Apr 29, 2016, 23:36 PM IST
'Pay panel award may keep railway cost optimisation under stress'
Cost optimisation efforts of the Indian Railways will be under pressure this financial year due to implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations
Apr 14, 2016, 09:56 AM IST
All ex-servicemen will get their dues by Holi under OROP scheme, says Parrikar
The minister also expressed his gratitude to banks and defence department which have worked overtime to disburse some 2,293 crores by March 17.
Mar 21, 2016, 20:44 PM IST
OROP: Revised benefits released to over 2 lakh pensioners
The government will credit the new benefits by the end of this month, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
Mar 14, 2016, 18:34 PM IST
OROP: SBI disburses Rs 1,465 crore as 1st instalment of arrears
The government had in November last year formally notified the OROP scheme for the more than 24 lakh defence ex-servicemen and 6 lakh war widows in the country.
Mar 14, 2016, 17:25 PM IST
OROP agitators claim 'vendetta action' against retd officer
Questioning the recent arrest of a 75-year-old veteran by Gurgaon Police in a cheating case, a group of protesting ex-servicemen on Sunday vowed to continue their campaign on 'One Rank one Pension' scheme and said they will not be cowed down by the "vendetta action".
Mar 13, 2016, 19:21 PM IST
AAP comes out in support of OROP activist retired IAF Wing Commander CK Sharma arrested for alleged financial irregularities
AAP on Saturday came out in support of retired IAF Wing Commander C K Sharma, who was arrested on the charge of financial bungling, saying on one hand the Narendra Modi government hails the armed forces and on the other it watches a veteran being "treated like a goon".
Mar 13, 2016, 00:03 AM IST
