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January 20, 2016 4:58 PM

'ISRO successfully launches fifth navigation satellite IRNSS-1E

The Indian Space Research Organization ISRO has successfully launched the fifth satellite of its regional navigation system, the IRNSS 1E, this morning. The highly versatile launch vehicle PSLV-C31 lifted off from the second launch pad of the nation's spaceport at Sriharikotta, at 9-hours, 31 m...

January 20, 2016 4:54 PM

SC reserves order on UP Lokayukta row

The Supreme Court today reserved its verdict on petitions seeking recall of an earlier order by which Justice Virendra Singh, former judge of Allahabad High Court, was appointed the Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh.<br/><br/>The bench, comprising Justices Ranjan Gogoi and Prafulla C Pant, made...

January 20, 2016 2:32 PM

Delhi police arrests four suspected terrorists from Haridwar

Delhi police has arrested four suspected terrorists from Haridwar on an input from central intelligence agencies. Briefing reporters in New Delhi, Special Commissioner, Special Cell Arvind Deep said all the four suspects were produced before court today and have been sent to 15 days police custody. ...

January 20, 2016 2:09 PM

Militant killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Pulwama

In Jammu & Kashmir, one militant was killed in the ongoing anti militancy operation. The operation was launched by the security forces in south kashmir&apos;s Pulwama district last evening. The Army, Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police and CRPF in a joint operation cordoned off Naya...

January 20, 2016 1:58 PM

One hundred new AIR stations to be opened shortly: Col Rathore

Minister of state for Information & Broadcasting Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has said that one hundred new stations of All India Radio will be opened in the country shortly. Speaking after laying the foundation stone of a 10 KW FM transmitter along with its radio station? ?at Meerut today...

January 20, 2016 1:54 PM

Two militants killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Pulwama

In Jammu & Kashmir, two militants were killed in the ongoing anti militancy operation till now. The operation was launched by the security forces in south kashmir&apos;s Pulwama district last evening. The Army, Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police and CRPF in a joint operation cordon...

January 20, 2016 1:18 PM

India welcomes lifting of nuclear-related sanctions against Iran

India has welcomed the announcement of lifting of nuclear-related sanctions against Iran. In a statement Embassy of India in Tehran said, the milestone represents a significant success for patient diplomacy and signals a new chapter of peace and prosperity.<br/><br/> The statement said, ...

January 20, 2016 12:31 PM

Salman Khan hit & run case: Maha govt to challenge HC's verdict at SC

Maharashtra government will file a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court, challenging acquittal of Bollywood actor Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case by the Bombay High Court. According to the Law and Judiciary department sources, directions have been issued to state lawyers to file ...

January 20, 2016 11:31 AM

Man with suspected terror links detained in Uttarakhand

Delhi Police has detained one person suspected to be associated with a terror outfit from Roorkee in Uttarakhand. Special Cell of Delhi Police is also questioning three of his associates. The detained suspect, identified as Akhlaq, is likely to be brought to Delhi today and produced before a court. ...

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