Wednesday, January 25, 2012

India observes 63rd Republic Day, to display military might

India observes 63rd Republic Day, to display military might

India observes 63rd Republic Day, to display military might

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 08:13 PM PST

India is celebrating its 63rd Republic Day amid tight security. More than 25000 policemen & paramilitary forces have been deployed in Delhi.

Vijay Nambiar appointed as UNSC's special adviser on Myanmar

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 07:12 PM PST

Veteran Indian diplomat Vijay Nambiar has been appointed as special adviser on Myanmar, UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon announced today.

Nirupama Rao meets Hillary Clinton, discusses range of bilateral issues

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 07:02 PM PST

A wide range of bilateral and regional issues, including the importance of civil nuclear cooperation, were discussed during the first meeting of Indian Ambassador to the US Nirupama Rao with the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton here.

Iron ladies meet, find common cause

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 05:03 PM PST

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee took poll-bound Manipur by storm on Wednesday during a two-and-ahalf hour trip, which she began with a visit to Irom Sharmila Chanu and a promise to lift the "draconian" Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) if voted to power.

R-Day buzz missing at KSGA, flag sales dip

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 05:03 PM PST

Sale of khadi flags on Republic Day and Independence Day always make records, but this year, sales at Kshetriya Shri Gandhi Ashram have come down due to internal frictions.

4 naval officers leak confidential info on social media, face action

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 03:36 PM PST

The four were being tracked by authorities for allegedly leaking location of warships, armaments being carried by them & their patrolling patterns, say sources.

Punjab polls: Dalit self-pride holds key in fertile Doaba

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 03:07 PM PST

Doaba, where Punjab's 29% Dalit community swells to 35%, is witnessing a social churning like never before, with the dalits asserting themselves socially, culturally and even politically.

Uttarakhand polls: Graft slur doesn’t faze Nishank on home turf

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 03:01 PM PST

Doiwala is the only constituency, where BJP is talking of Nishank's long contribution. Corruption is just not an issue here in former CM's home turf.

Can Mayawati win over Punjab’s dalit heartland?

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 02:51 PM PST

Maywati drew a blank in 2007 with BSP getting about 4% of vote share. Her best performance came in 1996 when she entered into an alliance with Akalis winning 3 out of 4 seats.

States with nuclear installations asked to prepare emergency planning zones

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 02:39 PM PST

The NDMA has asked all the six states having nuclear installations to prepare plans for development of emergency planning zone in 16-km radius around these plants.

Abu Salem extradition case: Govt to approach Portugal court soon

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 02:32 PM PST

The home ministry has cleared the CBI proposal following the agency's clarification that there was no violation of 'Rule of Speciality' regarding underworld don Salem's extradition.

Over 40% of global population prone to dengue

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 02:30 PM PST

According to the World Health Organization's estimates released on Wednesday, over 2.5 billion people – over 40% of the world's population – are now at risk from dengue.

EC flays parties for criticizing its orders

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 02:24 PM PST

Election Commission termed political parties' remarks criticizing its orders as "irresponsible". It said if political outfits feel heat of its directive, "it is their problem".

Feel free to have sex after heart attack, study says

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 02:21 PM PST

The American Heart Association's latest guidelines say if you are healthy enough to walk up a few steps exhaustion, you're fit enough to have sex.

Ex-ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair slams govt after Devas axe

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 01:54 PM PST

Nair hit out at the government for acting without explaining the charges against him, saying the action was a "complete act of cowardice".

Reunion with kids soon for Norway NRI couple

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 01:31 PM PST

Sagarika and Anurup Bhattacharya are looking forward to be with their two children eight months after Norwegian authorities put them in foster care, alleging parental neglect.

Anna’s 'slap' theory draws Cong, BJP fire

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 12:49 PM PST

This is not the first time that Anna has been ambiguous of public officials being slapped, having asked whether agriculture minister Sharad Pawar had been struck just once after the minister was assaulted at a function in Delhi.

Pakistan stoking anti-India sentiments to divert attention from heat at home?

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 12:37 PM PST

Resurgence of Hafiz Saeed & Jamaat-ud-Dawa in Pak's political firmament may be a sign of renewed efforts by its security establishment to stoke anti-India sentiments.

Rushdie is sub-standard writer: Katju

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 12:35 PM PST

Press Council chief Markandey Katju on Wednesday slammed writer Salman Rushdie as a poor and sub-standard writer who had been elevated to a hero.

Rushdie is sub-standard writer: Katju

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 12:35 PM PST

Press Council chief Markandey Katju on Wednesday slammed writer Salman Rushdie as a poor and sub-standard writer who had been elevated to a hero.

President urges nation to trust it’s institutions

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 12:12 PM PST

In an indirect reference to the Anna Hazare movement that had divided the political discourse sharply, President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday exhorted people to trust the nation's institutions.

Lieutenant awarded Ashok Chakra for LoC encounter

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 11:51 AM PST

Young Lieutenant Navdeep Singh, barely five months after being commissioned into the Army, killed four hard-core heavily armed terrorists while thwarting a major infiltration bid across the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector of J&K last August.

J&K Police, CRPF lead gallantry awards’ list

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 11:49 AM PST

Gallantry award medals' tally is dominated by J&K Police and Central Reserve Police Force with 22 and 18 of their personnel, respectively, getting selected for this honour.

After years, no specific terror threat on R-Day

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 11:43 AM PST

The Centre has issued generic security alert to states to keep their forces on maximum alert to ensure peaceful R-Day celebrations, including parades.

Padma awards announced, posthumous honour for Hazarika, Miranda

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 11:36 AM PST

Late legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika, late cartoonist Mario De Miranda and former Intelligence Bureau chief T V Rajeswar have been selected for this year's Padma Vibhushan.
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