"Enough is enough": President Kalam

President A P J Abdul Kalam today said he decided against running for a second term as he did not want to be "party" to a political process and damage the name of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

"In five years time in Rashtrapati Bhavan we have all worked for transforming it into a people's bhavan. Rashtrapati Bhavan has become a people's bhavan today. I believe it should be an example for the nation. It should not get degenerated. That is why I said enough is enough," he said in an interaction with PTI journalists at its headquarters here.

(Source: PTI News)

Conditional warrant against Dera chief

A court in Bhatinda has issued a conditional arrest warrant against Dera Sacha Sauda leader Gurmeet Singh Ram Rahim for allegedly offending Sikh religious sentiments.

This means the Dera chief can be arrested, but only if the punjab government gives permission.

'We will act according to the procedures. All the procedures of arrest will be duly followed,' said Major Sardar Singh, lawyer, prosecution.

Meanwhile, the Dera sect has reportedly sent a fresh apology letter to the Akal Takht Sahib or the Sikh religious leadership.

Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal on Tuesday had welcomed Sikh Sangat leaders who marched from Fatehgarh to Chandigarh to highlight their demand.

Meanwhile, security at the Dera headquaters at Sirsa is reportedly being increased.

BCCI announces gradation list

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced new gradation list of players for retainership on Saturday.

Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan have been demoted to Grade B from Grade A whereas Mahendra S Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh promoted to Grade A from Grade B.