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April 27, 2016 5:25 PM

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 21 Indian fishermen

Sri Lanka Navy today arrested 21 Indian fishermen near the coast of Thalaimannar this afternoon on charges of trespassing into Sri Lankan waters and poaching.<br/><br/>According to Sri Lankan Navy Spokesman, Captain Akram Alavi, the arrested fishermen and their three boats were taken to ...

April 27, 2016 5:24 PM

Skill certificates given to Air force personnel going on retirement

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today handed over skill certificates and job offers to 50 Air force personnel who are going on retirement in near future.<br/><br/>Speaking on the occasion, Skill development Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy said more than 50 thousand defence personnel retire ...

April 27, 2016 5:08 PM

SC asks Sahara to file its assets details by May 11

The Supreme Court today asked Sahara company to file its detailed assets in a sealed cover by May 11th. During an hearing before a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice TS Thakur, market regulator SEBI through its lawyer informed the court that it had engaged two agencies to start the sale of Sa...

April 27, 2016 3:31 PM

Drought situation, heatwave and water crisis echo in Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha, in its post-lunch session, has taken up discussion on the situation arising out of prevailing drought and heat wave conditions and water crisis in the country. <br/><br/>Participating in the discussion former Agriculture Minister and NCP MP, Sharad Pawar described the si...

April 27, 2016 2:14 PM

Defence Minister to make statement on Agusta Westland scam in Parliament

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will make a statement on the Agusta Westland scam in the Parliament. <br/><br/>Speaking to media on the sidelines of a function in New Delhi today, Mr. Parrikar said, he will speak about the issue explaining all apprehensions. <br/><br/>The M...

April 27, 2016 2:14 PM

SC upholds HC order to shift IPL matches out of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court has upheld the Bombay High Court order directing shifting of IPL matches outside drought-hit Maharashtra. Now, there will be no IPL matches in the State in May. <br/><br/>However, the match scheduled on 1st May in Pune stands. The apex court today rejected plea of Mumba...

April 27, 2016 2:11 PM

Centre to raise BSF strength by adding 29 additional battalions

The Centre has decided to raise the strength of the Border Security Force, BSF, by adding 29 additional battalions. The process of raising these battalions has been completed. The Central Reserve Police Force, CRPF, will also have 38 additional battalions in a phased manner. <br/><br/>Mi...

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