Udhampur: Attack on police post may not be terrorist strike, says J-K govt
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday said the attack on Chanj police post near Basantgarh in Udhampur district might not be a militant strike, but a result of a tiff between SPOs and members of the local village development council (VDC). Two SPOs were injured in the gunbattle which started... read more »
Dual approval needed for Adani Carmichael mine: Lawyer
In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Sue Higginson, Principal Solicitor, EDO NSW, who represents the community group, says the mine anyway requires dual nods- from the commonwealth government’s and the state within which the mine is going to operate consent and that is Queensland. She further adds... read more »
‘Isro to Launch 9 Nano/ Micro Satellites for US in 2015-2016’
‘Isro to Launch 9 Nano/ Micro Satellites for US in 2015-2016’Press Trust of India, 5 August 2015 Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) will be launching nine nano/ micro satellites for United States during 2015-16 time-frame. This will be the first time that Isro will launch US... read more »
Nestle’s deemed safe by Goa in first ruling since recall
SA’s Maggi noodles comply with food safety standards, authorities in Goa said, in the first such ruling since the popular instant snack was pulled from stores after another state lab reported high lead content. Nestle was drawn into its worst crisis in India when food safety inspectors in... read more »
Dr Kotnis’ sister Manorama passes away in Mumbai
Manorama Kotnis, sister of Dr. Dwarkanath Kotnis, an Indian surgeon who laid down his life in China while treating Chinese troops fighting the Japanese Army, passed away in Mumbai on early... read more »
Himachal CM launches e-district portal to mark Digital India Week
Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Thursday said the Digital India programme envisages bringing all basic services directly to the public through the use of Information Technology... read more »
HC stays St Stephen prof’s arrest till Aug 17
The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed the arrest of St Stephen’s college professor Satish Kumar, who has been accused of molesting a PhD student, till August 17. Justice Indermeet... read more »
Nation ‘won’t tolerate negative politics’
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday backed former law minister Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj’s criticism of the Congress High Command and said that this has exposed the negative politics... read more »
Reliance Communications rallies after multiple block deals
Shares of Reliance Communications have moved higher by 8% to Rs 62.95, bouncing back 11% from intra-day low on the BSE after multiple block deals were executed in the counter. At 1208 hours, around... read more »
