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December 24, 2010 2:05 PM

Countdown for launch of GSLV-FO6 begins

The -30 hour countdown for the launch of Geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle GSLV-FO6 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Srihartikota began at 10.04 Friday morning. The launch is scheduled at 4.04 Saturday evening. ISRO Spokesman Mr. Satish told AIR Chennai correspondent that all the pre lau...

December 24, 2010 12:41 PM

Onion price starts softening in retail markets

The prices of onion have started softening in retail markets after a slew of measures initiated by the government to check the rising prices of the commodity. The retail prices of onion came down by 10 rupees per kg in metros. Prices in wholesale markets in Lasalgaon and Pimpalgaon in Nashik distric...

December 24, 2010 12:41 PM

Mumbai on alert, as LeT terrorists sneak into the city

Four terrorists belonging to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, LeT have sneaked into Mumbai recently to carry out attacks during Christmas and New Year festivities. Police have released the photograph of one of them and issued an advisory to the people to remain alert.Addressing a Press Conference las...

December 24, 2010 12:05 PM

Sonia, Chidambaram pay homage to Karunakaran

A steady stream of mourners led by Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Friday paid homage to veteran Congress leader K Karunakaran at his residence in Thiruvananthapuram where his mortal remains are kept. The UPA Chairperson, accompanied by Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, placed a wreath and paid ...

December 24, 2010 12:05 PM

Countdown for launch of GSLV-FO6 begins

The -30 hour countdown for the launch of Geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle GSLV-FO6 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Srihartikota began at 10.04 Friday morning. The launch is scheduled at 4.04 Saturday evening. ISRO Spokesman Mr. Satish told AIR Chennai correspondent that all the pre lau...

December 24, 2010 12:00 PM

2G Scam: Raja appears before CBI for questioning

The CBI is questioning former Telecom Minister A Raja in New Delhi in connection with the 2G spectrum allocation scam. Earlier it also questioned the Corporate lobbyist Niira Radia and former TRAI chief Pradip Baijal in this connection. The agency sleuths raided over 30 places in Delhi and Tamil Nad...

December 24, 2010 11:59 AM

Countdown for launch of GSLV-FO6 begins

The -30 hour countdown for the launch of Geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle GSLV-FO6 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Srihartikota began at 10.01 Friday morning. The launch is scheduled at 4.01 Saturday evening. ISRO Spokesman Mr. Satish told AIR Chennai correspondent that all the pre lau...

December 24, 2010 10:22 AM

Competition Commission of India orders probe into fare hike by airlines

Taking suo moto action, the Competition Commission of India, CCI has asked its investigation wing to inquire into the possible cartel-like behaviour in fare hike by airlines. The CCI's Director General-Investigation has been given 60 days time to complete the probe. The CCI sources said, the Ci...

December 24, 2010 10:21 AM

President’s southern sojourn begins

President Prathibha Devisigh Patil will arrive in Hyderabad on Friday. She will be staying at Rastrapathi Nilayam, at Bollaram on the out skirts of Hyderabad. The President will be on her southern sojourn till 31st of this month. It has been a customary practice for the President to have southern so...

December 24, 2010 10:20 AM

Raja to appear before CBI officials today

Former Telecom Minister A Raja is likely to appear before CBI officials on Friday for questioning in connection with alleged irregularities in the allocation of 2G spectrum . Earlier, CBI officials have sent a notice to Raja to appear before it for questioning.Mr Raja, who flew to Delhi on Wednesday...

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