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March 28, 2012 2:07 PM

NIC announces creation of 8 Cluster Innovation Centres

National Innovation Council today announced creation of 8 Cluster Innovation Centres, CICs in the country. These clusters which will act as networking hubs for innovation ecosystems are being set up in six industries and two universities. Announcing this at a function in New Delhi, the Chairman of N...

March 28, 2012 1:59 PM

India test fires BRAHMOS supersonic missile successfully

Surface to surface cruise missile BRAHMOS was successfully test fired from the Interim Test Range, Chandipur from Balesore district of Odisha today. Built on Indo-Russian joint venture technology the missile was tested from the LC-3 of ITR. Carrying two hundred to three hundred kilograms of conventi...

March 28, 2012 1:44 PM

BJP expresses concern over shortage of ammunitions in Army

The BJP today expressed concern over the leaking of letter written to the Prime Minister by the Chief of Army Staff about shortage of ammunitions in the Army.Talking to reporters outside Parliament the senior party leader Venkiah Naidu sought explanation from the government about the actions taken i...

March 28, 2012 1:35 PM

Suspected IM terrorist held

Delhi police have arrested a suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorist from north-east Delhi with one kilogram explosives and a detonator. Delhi police spokesperson said, Assadullah Rehman alias Dilkash was apprehended from Karawal Nagar locality. He is an alleged aide of the outfit's elusive chief...

March 28, 2012 12:57 PM

Govt negotiators ready for talks with Maoists, says Patnaik

The Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has said, the state government negotiators are ready for talks with the Maoists groups who have abducted MLA Jhina Hikaka 24th of this month. The state chief minister urged the Maoists groups of Odisha - Andhra divisions to announce the names of their negotia...

March 28, 2012 12:52 PM

Defence preparedness strong, says Antony

Defence Minister A K Antony today assured that the country's defence preparedness has always been strong. Mr Antony said the defence system is safe and the Government is taking necessary steps to ensure national security.Making a statement in the Rajya Sabha over Army Chief General V K Singh le...

March 28, 2012 12:46 PM

Gadchiroli naxal attack: Joint combing, search operation continues

In Maharashtra, the police and other security agencies are continuing the joint combing and search operations in Gadchiroli district following the naxal attack in which twelve CRPF jawans were killed and thirty one injured. The minibus carrying the police personnel was devastated in the landmine bla...

March 28, 2012 12:25 PM

CBI receives audio tapes, seeks complaint from Gen. Singh

The Central Bureau of Investigation is reported to have received an audio tape carrying a conversation purportedly between Army chief General V.K. Singh and another person, in connection with the alleged bribery case referred to it by the Defence Ministry. However, CBI spokesperson has denied having...

March 28, 2012 11:20 AM

RS condoles death of 12 CRPF jawans

The Rajya Sabha today condoled the death of 12 CRPF jawans who died in a maoist landmine blast in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra on Tuesday. Making a reference in the House, Chairman Mohammed Hamid Ansari said the attack is deplorable and the loss of precious lives is tragic and unfortunate. The...

March 28, 2012 11:16 AM

LS adjourned till noon over Telangana issue

The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till noon. As soon as the House met for the day, TRS and some Congress members trooped into the well of the House shouting slogans demanding a separate Telangana state. Speaker Meira Kumar adjourned the House for an hour.

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