Friday, January 27, 2012

Second successful test-flight of Lakshya-II

Second successful test-flight of Lakshya-II

Second successful test-flight of Lakshya-II

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Two days after a successful trial, the advanced version of pilotless target aircraft (PTA) Lakshya-II was again successfully flight- tested at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) near here today.

CVC penalises 81 govt officials

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81 government officials, were penalised by the Central Vigilance Commission for their alleged involvement in illegal practices.

PM condoles Kerala Guv Farook`s death

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday condoled the death of Kerala Governor MOH Farook, saying he will be remembered for his administrative abilities.

Delhi: Battered baby critical, govt assures help

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A team of doctors at the AIIMS Trauma Centre is fighting against the odds to save the two-year-old abandoned baby girl who was brought to the hospital in a comatose condition with severe head injuries and human bite marks.

Vilasrao, Rajiv Shukla`s RS terms to end in April

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Political parties in Maharashtra will have to gear up for the biennial Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council polls soon after next month`s local bodies elections in the state.

Cabinet to decide on future of UID project

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The Cabinet Committee led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet on Friday to take a decision on the continuation of the UIDAI project led by Nandan Nilekani.

PM condoles Duggal`s death

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Condoling the death of noted writer Kartar Singh Duggal, Manmohan Singh said the world has lost one of its "most versatile and distinguished personalities".

Farook an astute politician

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74-year-old Farook, was Chief Minister of Puducherry and Jharkhand Governor before he took over the gubernatorial post in Kerala.

21st century will be shaped by India: Hague

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The 21st century will be shaped by India more than anybody else therefore the country should occupy the top table in the global decision making.

India dismisses criticism by Labour MP on ties

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India has dismissed the criticism by a top Labour lawmaker that New Delhi was downgrading its trade ties with the UK.

Lakshya-II test-flight successful

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The advanced version of pilotless target aircarft (PTA) Lakshya -II was successfully flight tested at the Integrated Test Range.

Anna for Uttarakhand-type Lokayukta bill

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According to a statement issued by Team Anna, the activist has not been able to travel to the five poll-bound states due to ill health.

Cop who probed Jarawa case gets Prez Police medal

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SBS Tyagi, who led the team probing the episode of dancing of Jarawa tribal women before tourists, has been awarded the President`s Police Medal.

Anti-Naxal ops: CRPF DG wants his men to be `junglee`

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More than 70 CRPF battalions are deployed in various states, difficult terrains and dense forests to undertake anti-Maoist offensives.

Age row: SC to hear Army chief`s petition on Feb 3

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General VK Singh will have to retire from service if his date of birth is finally determined as 10.5.1950.

Why are you silent on Raj Thackeray, supporter asks Anna

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At a seminar on `Rebuilding the Republic` organised by Team Anna, the man named Liladhar Bhat demanded to be heard on stage.

Religion being misused: Vikram Seth on Rushdie row

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Novelist Vikram Seth on Thursday said the Vikram seth affair was whipped up because of "power", "politics" and "misuse of religion".

Haldiram`s to conduct campus drive at Tihar

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Next time you order `bhalla papdi chaat` at a Haldiram`s joint, your crispy dish may be prepared by a former Tihar prisoner.

No Guinness recognition for new mass anthem record

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Over 35,000 people on Thursday sang the national anthem in unison, breaking the world record created on Wednesday.

A Raja doesn`t attend R-Day celebrations

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The 63rd Republic Day was celebrated in all the 10 jails of the Tihar Prisons.

Blackmoney: India signs multilateral agreement

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Taking another step towards combating blackmoney, India has signed a multi-lateral agreement with economic powers like France and Germany.

Antrix-Devas: Nair steps up attack on Radhakrishnan

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Former ISRO Chairman G Madhavan Nair maintained that estimation of huge loss to the exchequer is "totally erroneous".

Minorities` Commission seeks powers like NHRC

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The Commission has now dropped its demand for constitutional status in lieu of strengthening weaknesses in the existing NCM Act.

Prez’ last `At Home`; Thai PM says Namaste India

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Yingluck Shinawatra is the first woman head of government to be invited as guest of honour at India`s Republic Day parade in the last five decades.

3.1 km tricolour in Andhra the longest in world?

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According to college secretary K. Abraham, six tailors and 16 students worked for 20 days to stitch the longest flag together.

Navy officers in dock for leaking info

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Navy had in the past issued guidelines to its officers against discussing any official info or identify their warships` location in public domain.

Anna wants Gram Sabha to be above Parliament

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Anna Hazare on Thursday made a curious suggestion to bring a law to empower gram sabhas that will be above Parliament.

‘Citizen`s cooperation must in anti-terror fight`

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Due to the Governor`s ill health his speech for the occasion was read out by Maharashtra Minister of State for Housing and Industries, Sachin Ahir.

ISRO Chairman unfazed by Nair`s outbursts

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Radhakrishnan has so far chosen not to react to Nair`s pungent attack on him.

`Jan Sansad` against corruption in Delhi: Patkar

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A `Jan Sansad` would be organised in New Delhi between March 19 and March 23 to discuss the issue of corruption, social activist Medha Patkar said.

Senior ISRO scientists distraught over events

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Reflecting a sense of disquiet, senior ISRO scientists said it was a sad episode and the space agency`s image has certainly taken a severe beating.

Anti-Naxal ops: CRPF gets `Shaurya Chakra` again

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Anti-Maoist operations in Naxal hotbeds have emerged as the most enduring and tough assignment for the country`s largest paramilitary CRPF.

I am with Anna, Baba Ramdev: Medha Patkar

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Social activist Medha Patkar on Thursday claimed that Gandhian Anna Hazare, Yoga Guru Ramdev and she were together in the fight against corruption.

R-Day: In a first, woman leads IAF contingent

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Flight Lieutenant Shekhawat was assisted by three other women Flying Officers Heena Pore.

Local fishermen rescue stranded Lankan fishermen

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The Lankan fishermen told the police they had been stranded in mid-sea for 12 days due to engine problem.

Baby girl with ‘human bites’ fights for life

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A two-year-old baby girl, Bitten and battered with severe head injuries was admitted to a hospital in Delhi on Jan 18.

India displays military prowess on 63rd Republic Day

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The 63rd Republic Day unfolded on Thursday with a grand pageant showcasing a resurgent India`s military power and culture kaleidoscope.
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