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December 11, 2015 11:31 AM

US updates jet-engine technology transfer policy with India

In a sign of increasing trustworthiness, US has updated gas-turbine technology transfer policy with India. As a result, US will be able to expand cooperation with India in production and design of sensitive jet engine components.<br/><br/>Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar was info...

December 11, 2015 10:59 AM

Sonia Gandhi wishes President Mukherjee on his birthday

Congress President Sonia Gandhi has extended her good wishes to President Pranab Mukherjee on his birthday. <br/><br/>In a message to Mr Mukherjee, Mrs Gandhi hoped that his immense experience and knowledge will forever guide the country.She also prayed for his long and healthy life.

December 11, 2015 10:45 AM

India, US decide to deepen military-to-military ties

India and the US have decided to further deepen their military-to-military ties by participating in more bilateral exercises. The decision came during a meeting between Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and his US counterpart Ashton Carter yesterday. Parrikar informed Carter about India's decis...

December 11, 2015 8:27 AM

PM Modi greets President Pranab Mukherjee on his birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted President Pranab Mukherjee on his birthday today. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, President Mukherjee's long years in public life make him an invaluable asset to the nation. <br/><br/>He said, Mr Mukherjee's wisdom and intelligence have few pa...

December 11, 2015 8:02 AM

Bollywood welcomes Salman Khan's acquittal in hit-and-run case

Bollywood actor Salman Khan&apos;s acquittal in the 2002 hit-and-run case has evoked mixed reactions. While some have come forward in support of the verdict, some are calling it as unfortunate.<br/><br/>Bollywood Actor Salman Khan&apos;s acquittal is a relief for his family, but it is ev...

December 11, 2015 7:56 AM

Grand reception awaits PM Modi, Japanese PM in Varanasi

In Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi is all decked up to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe. ?The two dignitaries are scheduled to visit the city tomorrow where they are likely to stay for nearly five hours. <br/><br/>Varanasi ?flaunts giant hoardings with...

December 11, 2015 7:44 AM

IOC official arrested in Jaipur for ISIS links

In Rajasthan, a senior official of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) was arrested in Jaipur yesterday for his alleged links with terrorist organisation ISIS. <br/><br/>Additional Director General of Police (Anti Terrorism Squad and Special Operation Group), Alok Tripathi said that Mohd Sirazu...

December 11, 2015 7:43 AM

&apos;Mumbai court pardons David Headley, makes him approver in 26/11 case

A Mumbai Court has granted pardon to 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind David Coleman Headley on condition that he turns an approver. Headley, a Pakistani-American terrorist, will depose as a prosecution witness on the 8th of February next year.<br/><br/>Appearing before the court vi...

December 11, 2015 7:26 AM

No change in Indian policy in Middle East: Parrikar

India has ruled out any change in its policy in the Middle East on assisting the international efforts to combat the Islamic State. <br/><br/>Addressing a joint press news conference with US Defence Secretary in Washington, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said, India will participate o...

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