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Features and Specification of Sonim XP3300 Force

May 10, 2015 at 6:09 AM

Sonim XP3300 Force is the mobile device from Sonim with 2.0 inches screen and the resolution of the screen is 240 x 320 pixels pixels.

Assam ferry tragedy: More bodies recovered

May 3, 2012 at 2:22 PM

Guwahati, May 3 (IANS) Eight more bodies, including of a woman and four children, were fished out from the Brahmaputra river Thursday, taking the number of bodies recovered in Monday's ferry disaster to 71. Over 250 people are believed to have died in the tragedy in Assam's Dhubri district.

New defence procurement policy likely soon, says defence ministry's finance official

May 3, 2012 at 12:07 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): The government is planning to come up with a new Defence Procurement Policy (DPP), as the previous one, which is just about a year old, is not working as expected.

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New defence procurement policy likely soon, says defence ministry's finance official

May 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): The government is planning to come up with a new Defence Procurement Policy (DPP), as the previous one, which is just about a year old, is not working as expected.

IED blast kills 2 NATO soldiers in Afghanistan

May 2, 2012 at 10:06 PM

Kabul, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): Two soldiers with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) lost their lives as an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off in the eastern part of militancy-plagued Afghanistan on Wednesday, a statement released by the alliance here said.

Twitter storm over Obama's visit to Afghanistan

May 2, 2012 at 10:06 PM

Kabul, May 2 (ANI): Secrecy around U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to Afghanistan was broken after continual chatter on Twitter about his visit.

'US gives security to Indian workers in Afghanistan'

May 2, 2012 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Indians working at American military bases in Afghanistan are being looked after by the US authorities, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vyalar Ravi told the Lok Sabha Wednesday.

Indian defence forces record 83 fratricides in 12 years

May 2, 2012 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India's army, navy and air force have lost a total of 1,362 personnel in suicides and another 83 soldiers to fratricides since the year 2000, Parliament was informed Wednesday.

India lost over half of its 872 MiG jets in 40 years

May 2, 2012 at 5:30 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Over the last 40 years, India lost more than half of its MiG combat fleet of 872 aircraft and 171 pilots, the Rajya Sabha was informed Wednesday.

Alonso fastest on day one of mid-season test

May 2, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Mugello (Italy), May 2 (IANS) Fernando Alonso brought joy to the Ferrari fans gathered at the Mugello Circuit here by setting the fastest time on a rain-affected opening day of the Formula One mid-season testing. Force India's reserve driver Jules Bianchi was eighth fastest.

Assam asks Dhaka to help locate ferry victims

May 2, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Guwahati, May 2 (IANS) Assam has sought help from Bangladesh to trace bodies of a ferry disaster which might have been washed away downstream, an official said Wednesday.

General VK Singh reviews synergy of Army, IAF during Exercise Shoorveer

May 2, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Hanumangarh (Rajasthan), May 2 (ANI): The Chief of Army Staff, General VK Singh, reviewed the conduct of exercise 'Shoorveer' today.

Search resumes for Assam ferry tragedy victims

May 2, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Guwahati, May 2 (IANS) While the district administration Wednesday resumed the search operation with the help of Border Security Force (BSF) and National Disaster Rescue Force (NDRF) personnel for the victims of Monday's ferry tragedy, the state government has sought help from the Bangladesh government for recovery of the dead bodies, an official said.

Indian Air Force participates in Exercise 'Shoorveer' in Rajasthan

May 1, 2012 at 9:09 PM

Somewhere in Rajasthan Desert, May 1 (ANI): The South Western Command, Army is conducting Exercise 'Shoorveer' in the desert sector of Rajasthan.

Indian Air Force participates in Exercise 'Shoorveer' in Rajasthan

May 1, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Somewhere in Rajasthan Desert, May 1 (ANI): The South Western Command, Army is conducting Exercise 'Shoorveer' in the desert sector of Rajasthan.

Rescue workers continue search for survivors of Assam ferry capsize

May 1, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Dhubri (Assam), May 1 (ANI): Rescue workers continued to search for survivors of the Assam boat capsize tragedy on Tuesday.

Iran says US stealth fighter deployment to UAE 'will damage regional security'

May 1, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Iran's Defense Minister has said that the deployment of US' most sophisticated stealth jet fighters to the United Arab Emirates will damage regional security.

Sachin says honoured by RS seat, but no politics

May 1, 2012 at 2:51 PM

Pune, May 1 (IANS) Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar Tuesday broke his silence over his Rajya Sabha nomination, saying he was honoured by the Indian government's offer but that he would always remain a sportsman and not a politician.

150 missing, toll could rise in Assam boat accident

May 1, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Guwahati, May 1 (IANS) Rescue operations continued in the Brahmaputra in Assam Tuesday, a day after a ferry capsized in the river killing nearly 70 people, but with at least 150 still missing the death toll was expected to rise, officials said.

68 die, over 150 still missing in Assam boat tragedy

April 30, 2012 at 11:06 PM

Guwahati, April 30 (IANS) At least 68 people died and over 150 were still missing after a ferry, with over 250 people on board, capsized in heavy storm in Brahmaputra river in Assam's Dhubri district Monday evening, officials said.

British grandad to undergo sex swap at 80!

April 30, 2012 at 11:14 AM

London, April 30 (IANS) A nearly 80-year-old man in Britain is all set to undergo a sex change with a 13,500 pounds (about $21,960) National Health Service operation.

18 killed in Nigerian university attack

April 30, 2012 at 9:14 AM

Abuja, April 30 (IANS) At least 18 people, including two university professors, were killed at a university in Nigeria's northern city of Kano during a church service, said witnesses and health workers.

William, Kate celebrate first wedding anniversary

April 29, 2012 at 8:10 PM

London, April 29 (IANS) Prince William and his wife Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, Sunday celebrated their first wedding anniversary.

From Hillary Clinton to Romney's dog, Obama pokes fun at all

April 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Washington, April 29 (IANS) President Barack Obama turned comic for a night to poke fun at everything, from the Secret Service scandal to his top diplomat Hillary Clinton, to his likely Republican rival Mitt Romney's dog.

Talibanisation in Pakistan is a serious security threat to India: IAF chief

April 29, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Bangalore (Karnataka), April 29 (ANI): The Talibanisation of certain elements in Pakistan is a serious concern for Indian security as far as threats posed by its neighbours is concerned, said Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne.

NATO soldier dies in Afghanistan

April 29, 2012 at 5:38 AM

Kabul, April 29 (IANS) A soldier with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) died Saturday in Afghanistan, a statement said.

IAF targets 42 aircraft squadrons in next five-year plan

April 28, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Bangalore, Apr 28 (ANI): The Indian Air Force has expressed to achieve the target of 42 aircraft squadron over the next five-year plan as against the current inventory of 34.

Taliban threat from AfPak real: Air chief

April 28, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Bangalore, April 28 (IANS) Increasing Talibanisation of Pakistan and shifting of terror focus from AfPak region would pose a serious security threat to India in the next two years, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne said here Saturday.

Two local Haqqani leaders captured in E. Afghanistan: ISAF

April 28, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Kabul, Apr 28 (Xinhua-ANI): Two local Haqqani leaders were detained Saturday in eastern Afghan province of Khost, the NATO- led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) forces said.

Most advanced US stealth fighters deployed at base less than 200 miles from Iran: Report

April 28, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): The United States' most sophisticated stealth jet fighters have been deployed on an allied base less than 200 miles from Iran, according to a report.

NATO soldier killed in Taliban attack

April 28, 2012 at 3:06 AM

Kabul, April 28 (IANS) A NATO soldier was killed Friday in a Taliban attack in southern Afghanistan.

Afghan situation cause for alarm, concern: UN chief

April 27, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) In the backdrop of recent terror attacks in Afghanistan, United National Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday described the situation there as a source of "a strong sense of alarm and concern" and called for the international security force there to strengthen the Afghan forces to take charge in 2014 when they withdraw.

Medvedev sacks Russian Air Force commander

April 27, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Moscow, April 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has sacked Air Force Commander Colonel-General Alexander Zelin and dismissed him from military service, the Kremlin said Friday.

Afghan soldier kills US serviceman

April 27, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Kabul, April 27 (IANS) An Afghan soldier opened fire at NATO forces in Afghanistan's Kandahar province, killing a US serviceman and an Afghan interpreter, a media report said Friday.

India returns Bangladeshi Air Force cadet to Dhaka

April 26, 2012 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A Bangladeshi Air Force cadet, who force-landed his trainer plane on the Indian side of the border in West Bengal due to bad weather, was Thursday returned to Dhaka, an official said here.

Di Resta's superb result in Bahrain can spur Force India

April 26, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, Apr 26 (ANI): Force India's ace driver Paul di Resta's superb result in Bahrain will prove a catalyst for further success this season, according to deputy team principal Bob Fernley.

Foreign plane forced to land in Pakistan

April 25, 2012 at 11:09 PM

Islamabad, April 25 (IANS) The Pakistan Air Force Wednesday forced a Russian-made cargo plane belonging to a foreign military to land at the Karachi airport after it violated Pakistani airspace, media reports said.

Foreign plane forced to land in Pakistan

April 25, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Islamabad, April 25 (IANS) The Pakistan Air Force Wednesday forced a Russia-made cargo plane belonging to a foreign military to land at the Karachi airport after it violated Pakistani airspace, a media report said.

UK 'should not rush for Afghan exit,' warns British commander

April 25, 2012 at 5:26 PM

London, Apr 25 (ANI): The UK should not 'rush for the exits' in Afghanistan, a commander of a British army brigade in the war-torn nation has warned.

Antony asks for fresh report on VVIP chopper deal

April 25, 2012 at 2:41 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony today directed his ministry officials to get a fresh report from the Indian Embassy in Rome following a media report alleging malpractices in the procurement of 12 helicopters for the VVIP Communication Squadrons of the Indian Air Force from Ms. Agusta Westland.

India, Sri Lanka, Maldives hold maritime exercise

April 25, 2012 at 1:26 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) India, Sri Lanka and Maldives have embarked on a five-day maritime exercise off the Maldivian coast to strengthen the capabilities of their coast guards to prevent criminal activities, poaching and piracy in their waters and beyond.

Tough start for Indian karters

April 25, 2012 at 1:25 AM

London, April 24 (IANS) Teenaged Indian karters Arjun Maini, Jehan Daruvala and Tarun Reddy had their baptism by rain as they finished outside of the top 10 in the first round of the British Super One championship at the PF International circuit in Lincolnshire.

MIC rubbishes claims 300,000 Indians in Malaysia without identity cards

April 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Kuala Lumpur, April 24 (ANI): Two Malay Indian Congress (MIC) leaders have asked PKR vice-president to show proof about his claims that about 300,000 Indians were without birth certificates and identity cards.

MIC rubbishes claims 300,000 Indians in Malaysia without identity cards

April 24, 2012 at 1:08 PM

Kuala Lumpur, April 24 (ANI): Two Malay Indian Congress (MIC) leaders have asked PKR vice-president to show proof about his claims that about 300,000 Indians were without birth certificates and identity cards.

US Navy operations chief in India

April 23, 2012 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) US Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jonathan Greenert began a five-day visit to India Monday to explore possibilities of bilateral cooperation between the two navies in the region.

Two NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan

April 23, 2012 at 8:04 AM

Kabul, April 23 (IANS) Two NATO soldiers died in a blast in eastern Afghanistan, the military alliance said Monday.

Bahrain GP a massive result for Force India: Di Resta

April 23, 2012 at 12:04 AM

Manama, April 22 (IANS) Force India driver Paul Di Resta feels that his sixth place finish here in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix was a massive result for the Silverstone-based team.

Vettel wins Bahrain GP, Force India's Di Resta finishes sixth

April 22, 2012 at 10:36 PM

Manama, April 22 (IANS) Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel leapt back into the limelight - and the lead of the world championship - with victory in Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix while Force India's Paul Di Resta made a strong sixth-place finish here Sunday.

'Shockwaves generated by high speed caused 13,000-mph test flight to roll abruptly'

April 22, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Washington, Apr 22(ANI): The Pentagon report of a 13,000-mph test flight over Pacific as said high speed caused portions of the aircraft's skin to peel from the aerostructure and the resultant gaps created strong shock waves, causing the vehicle to roll over abruptly.

Israel military chief says "ready for action" on Iran's nuke facilities

April 22, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Jerusalem, April 22 (Xinhua-ANI): Israel's military chief Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz has said the army is prepared to launch an attack on Iran' s nuclear facilities once a government decision to that end is made.

Police, paramilitary athletes fall into dope trap

April 22, 2012 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Six athletes from paramilitary and police forces have tested positive ahead of the 2012 London Olympics and face a ban for one to two years. Caught before the sporting extravaganza could unfold, it has saved the country from a major embarrassment.

'Rattled and worried' crew forces Force India to almost pull out of Bahrain Grand Prix

April 22, 2012 at 11:57 AM

Manama, Apr 22 (ANI): As thousands of protesters thronged the Bahrain Grand Prix, the Force India team came close to withdrawing itself from the mega event scheduled for today.

Ecclestone in yet another controversy after Force India cry TV snub 'vendetta'

April 22, 2012 at 10:37 AM

Manama, Apr 22 (ANI): The Force India team was left baffled after no images of their cars were shown in the hour-long TV coverage of the qualifying session for Bahrain Grand Prix.

Vettel takes pole, di Resta 10th in Bahrain

April 21, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Manama (Bahrain), April 21 (IANS) Two-time defending champion Sebastian Vettel will take his first pole position of the Formula One season here at the Bahrain Grand Prix Sunday while Sahara Force India drivers come in at 10th and 13th.

Pranab expressed concern over slowdown in IMF quota reforms

April 21, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Expressing his concern at the pace of reform on quota and governance issues in the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Finance Minister of India on Friday said that a dynamic reform process was necessary to ensure IMF's legitimacy and effectiveness..............

Australian women soldiers serving at frontline live under fear of torture and rape

April 21, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Canberra, April 21 (ANI): Australian service women serving at the borders live under constant fear of being raped or tortured if captured, according to a study.

Pak Taliban conducted Bannu jailbreak operation to free Musharaf's murder attempt suspect

April 21, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Islamabad, April 21(ANI): The Pakistan Taliban has said that they conducted the Bannu jailbreak operation to free Adnan Rasheed, the alleged mastermind of the assassination attempt on former president General Pervez Musharraf.

Bahrain protests instigate Force India team to give second practice session a miss

April 21, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Manama, Apr 21 (ANI): With the on-going violent protests near the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), Force India team decided to pull out of the second practice run, and head to their hotel before dark.

'Defiant' Ecclestone says 'earthquake' needed to quell hype over Bahrain Grand Prix

April 21, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Manama, Apr 21 (ANI): Formula 1 supremo, Bernie Ecclestone, has once again steered clear of the on-going protests against the Bahrain Grand Prix and insisted that the Sunday event will take place.

Army documents reveal 'Afghan military recruits dealing drugs to US soldiers'

April 21, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Washington, Apr 21 (ANI): Some Afghan forces that are being trained by the US military to take over the mission by 2014 have been found dealing drugs to American soldiers, according to a report.

India cautions against slowdown in IMF quota reforms

April 21, 2012 at 11:01 AM

Washington, April 21 (IANS) Expressing its disappointment at the pace of reform on quota and governance issues in the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India has said that a dynamic reform process is necessary to ensure IMF's legitimacy and effectiveness.

Rosberg sets pace in second practice at Bahrain GP

April 20, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Manama (Bahrain), April 20 (IANS) Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg, who won the Chinese Grand Prix, set the pace in the second practice at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) amidst security concerns that prompted Force India to pull out of the second session here Friday.

Force India finish 5th and 6th, skip second practice

April 20, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Manama, April 20 (IANS) Sahara Force India drivers Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg finished third and sixth in the first practice session at the Bahrain Grand Prix Friday, while they decided to give the second a miss amidst security concerns.

Gangs threaten to vandalize Bahrain Grand Prix

April 20, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Manama, Apr 20 (ANI): Formula One authorities have come under pressure to cancel the Bahrain Grand Prix after gangs threatened to ramp-up their protests ahead of the weekend race.

Russia to test first combat drone in 2014

April 20, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Moscow, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will test its first domestically-produced strike unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in 2014, First Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Sukhorukov said Friday.

Force India to participate in Bahrain GP despite petrol bomb incident

April 20, 2012 at 2:45 PM

Manama, Apr 20(ANI): Force India has confirmed they would participate in the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend despite four of its team members being trapped up in a petrol bomb incident on Wednesday night.

Bahrain claims security tightened after attack on Force India team

April 20, 2012 at 1:57 PM

Manama, April 20 (ANI): Authorities in Bahrain have claimed that security has been tightened for the Formula One race to be held here after petrol bombs were allegedly thrown near a car taking Force India staff back to their hotel from the Grand Prix circuit.

Russia concerned over US plans to keep Afghan bases

April 20, 2012 at 7:17 AM

Brussels, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has expressed concern over US plans to keep its military contingent in Afghanistan after the pullout of international troops in 2014.

Uneasiness in Force India as two members leave Bahrain

April 19, 2012 at 10:45 PM

Manama, April 19 (IANS) Force India driver Paul Driver raised concerns over the security here for the Bahrain GP after one of the vehicle of the Silverstone-based team escaped a fire bomb Wednesday night, prompting two team members to leave Bahrain.

Force India team vehicle survives fire bomb in Manama

April 19, 2012 at 10:21 PM

Manama (Bahrain), April 19 (IANS) The Bahrain Grand Prix slated for the weekend got off to a worst possible start as a Force India team vehicle survived a fire bomb here Wednesday night before making its way into the circuit.

Force India members involved in 'firebomb' incident in Manama ahead of Bahrain GP

April 19, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Manama, Apr 19(ANI): In the latest untoward incident in Manama, four team members of Force India were caught up in clashes between police and protesters, while they were on their way back from the Bahrain International Circuit late on Wednesday night, forcing a fellow member of the team to return home.

Sukhoi skids at Pune airport, flights hit

April 19, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Pune, April 19 (IANS) A Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force skidded and shot off the runway at the Pune airport here Thursday, hitting civilian air traffic, officials said.

NDMA organizes national workshop of secretaries of disaster management

April 18, 2012 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) organized the national workshop of secretaries of disaster management here on Wednesday.

Pakistani daily seeks impartial probe in drug scam

April 18, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Islamabad, April 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Musa Gilani may have "curried favour" and been involved in wrongdoing but "only an impartial investigation can unearth the facts" in the Rs.7 billion pharma scam, said a leading Pakistani daily.

Armaan finishes 12th in Indy Lights

April 17, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Long Beach (California), April 17 (IANS) India's Armaan Ebrahim survived a difficult weekend to finish 12th after starting 13th in the third round of the Firestone Indy Lights championship, here.

Australia spells out Afghanistan exit plan

April 17, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Sydney, April 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced an early withdrawal of Australian troops from Afghanistan Tuesday, a day after the 18-hour terror siege of Kabul ended.

Afghan attacks show NATO's failure: Karzai

April 16, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Kabul, April 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The coordinated attacks on Afghan capital Kabul and three provinces Sunday were a failure on the part of NATO and domestic intelligence forces, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Monday.

Modi accuses Centre for creating an atmosphere of distrust

April 16, 2012 at 6:28 PM

The Centre government is creating an atmosphere of distrust between the Centre and states by providing police power to Central paramilitary forces and investigating agencies, as according to proposed provisions, the central investigating agencies including National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) can directly raid, arrest or take any kind of action without informing to states government........

Modi blames UPA's 'unilaterism' for distrust with states

April 16, 2012 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Monday accused the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government of "creating an atmosphere of distrust" with the states through its move to give police powers to central paramilitary forces and investigating agencies.

Central government creating distrust, says Modi

April 16, 2012 at 2:59 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Monday alleged that the central government's move to give police powers to the proposed National Counter Terrorism Centre, the Railway Protection Force and the Border Security Force were creating an atmosphere of distrust with the state.

Subramanian Swamy calls for military offensive against Taliban in Afghanistan

April 16, 2012 at 12:19 PM

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): Expressing concern over the disturbing rise of militancy in Afghanistan, Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy has urged India to ink a military pact with Kabul, and deploy its military and air force to thwart the Taliban from capturing power in the strife-ridden region.

Russian embassy escaped Taliban attack in Afghanistan

April 16, 2012 at 7:39 AM

Moscow, April 16 (IANS) As Taliban launched a coordinated wave of assaults Sunday in Afghanistan by targetting embassies of the US and Germany, Russia clarified that its embassy had not been attacked.

Rosberg wins maiden F1 race in China, Force India draw blank

April 15, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Shanghai, April 15 (IANS) Nico Rosberg won his maiden Formula One race after coming out victorious in the Chinese Grand Prix here Sunday, giving his Mercedes team its first win since 1955. Sahara Force India's Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg finished 12th and 15th.

Chinese GP: Rosberg takes maiden F1 pole, Force India out of top-10

April 14, 2012 at 3:15 PM

Shanghai, April 14 (IANS) Mercedes' Nico Rosberg took his maiden pole position in Formula One racing by topping the times sheets in the Chinese Grand Prix qualifying here Saturday. Force India failed to make the top-10.

Pentagon places order for two new Presidential Air Force Ones equipped with more power

April 14, 2012 at 12:51 PM

Washington, Apr 14 (ANI): The Pentagon has requested for two new Air Force Ones, the official aircraft for the US President, that will come equipped with more power and gear.

Titanic still connects its descendants: British writer

April 13, 2012 at 10:51 AM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Disaster brings people together with the spectre of shared horror and memories. The sinking of the Titanic April 15, 1912 still connects the descendants of victims and survivors 100 years on, says British journalist, researcher and writer Andrew Wilson.

IAF poised for strategic transformation, says Air chief Browne

April 10, 2012 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, said here today that the Indian Air Force (IAF) was poised for a strategic transformation and asked the Air Force Commanders to focus on maintaining high operational readiness.

Air Force being steadily modernised, says Antony

April 10, 2012 at 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Tuesday assured that the government will provide all assistance to the Indian Air Force (IAF) to meet its rapid modernisation plans, but cautioned that this cannot be accelerated "in fits and starts" as it is a continuous and time-consuming process.

Pak SC issues notice to Gilani's younger son in illegal chemical sale case

April 10, 2012 at 8:12 PM

Islamabad, Apr 10(ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has issued notices to Prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's younger son Ali Musa Gilani and Principal Secretary Khushnood Lashari in a case involving an illegal sale of an imported chemical.

India well prepared in case of war: Antony

April 10, 2012 at 5:39 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) India is well prepared to defend itself in the face of a war, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Tuesday, dismissing as 'rumours' reports about a shortage of ammunition for the armed forces.

No shortage of ammunition: Antony

April 10, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Ruling out the rumours spreading in media, Defence Minister A K Antony today said that though, there will always be short-comings but India is well prepared to defend itself in the face of a war and present condition of ammunition is far better than earlier......

India 'well prepared' in case of war: Antony

April 10, 2012 at 11:54 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) India is well prepared to defend itself in the face of a war, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Tuesday, dismissing as 'rumours' reports about shortage of ammunition for the armed forces.

Maoists kill civilian on spying charge

April 9, 2012 at 8:25 PM

Raipur, April 9 (IANS) Maoist militants shot dead a tribal youth Monday in Chhattisgarh's restive Bastar region on suspicion he was spying for the police, police said.

Intel agencies unmask 'secret Iranian network of assassins' targeting Jews, Israelis

April 9, 2012 at 10:43 AM

London, Mar 31 (ANI): Intelligence agencies have reportedly unmasked a secret Iranian group sending assassins to Turkey to attack Jews, Israelis and Western targets.

Pilot killed as Bangladesh Air Force trainer crashes

April 8, 2012 at 11:37 PM

Dhaka, April 8 (IANS) A pilot was killed and his colleague suffered minor injuries after a training aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force crashed in the country's Tangail district Sunday afternoon.

Russian inspectors begin surveillance flight over US

April 8, 2012 at 6:10 PM

Moscow, April 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A group of Russian military observers begin Sunday a nine-day inspection mission in the skies of the US under the Open Skies Treaty.

Pak safe for hosting international cricket games: British universities Charity XI captain

April 8, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Karachi, Apr 8(ANI): British universities Charity XI captain Kemal Alam has described Pakistan a safe country for hosting international tournaments and expressed hope that his team's tour to Pakistan will go a long way in reviving international cricket in the country.

Pilot hurt as Bangladesh Air Force trainer crashes

April 8, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Dhaka, April 8 (IANS) A trainer aircraft of Bangladesh Air Force crashed Sunday in the country's central Tangail district, injuring one of the two pilots on board.

Russian military satellite to fall Saturday

April 6, 2012 at 9:29 PM

Moscow, April 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A defunct Russian military communication satellite is expected to fall Saturday morning in the Pacific Ocean, Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel Alexei Zolotukhin said.

Britain to buy laser-guided bombs

April 3, 2012 at 11:04 PM

London, April 3 (IANS) Britain has signed a contract to buy laser-guided bombs worth 60 million pounds ($95.8 million), the defence ministry said Tuesday.

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