IAF carries out second test of Brahmos fired from Su-30

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian Air Force on Wednesday carried out the second test of an air-launch version of supersonic cruise missile which was fired from a Sukhoi30 MKI fighter jet.

The IAF said in a statement that the missile followed…

FAW outbreak: Rs 20 cr maize crop damaged in Mizoram

Aizawl (IANS) The fall armyworm (FAW), an insect indigenous to the Americas, has caused an estimated loss of Rs 20 crore to maize cultivation in over 130 villages in Mizoram, officials said on Wednesday.

The Mizoram government…

India puts into orbit radar imaging satellite RISAT-2B

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) (IANS) India on Wednesday successfully placed into orbit a radar imaging earth observation satellite RISAT-2B in a textbook style.

India's new earth observation satellite up in the sky will send good…

Coast Guard seizes Pakistani boat with heroin worth Rs 6 bn

Mumbai (IANS) In a major operation on the high seas, the Indian Coast Guard on early Tuesday seized a Pakistani fishing vessel carrying 200 kg heroin, valued at a whopping Rs 600 crore in the international market, an official said.

Following…

MLA, 6 others killed in attack by Naga militants in Arunachal

Shillong (IANS) At least seven persons, including the MLA of Khonsa West constituency Triong Aboh, were killed on Tuesday after suspected Naga militants fired at the vehicle they were travelling in.

Police said the incident…

Row over alleged EVM 'maninpulation', EC dismisses speculation over EVMs

New Delhi (IANS) A major controversy erupted on Tuesday after allegations that EVMs were being changed in the Election Commissions strong rooms in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar but the poll body asserted that the charges were "baseless" and "frivolous".

IAF officer to face culpable homicide charge for accidentally shooting down Mi-17 chopper

New Delhi (IANS) The officer held responsible for the accidental shooting down of a military helicopter at the height of India-Pakistan tension in February will be charged by the Indian Air Force (IAF) for culpable homicide not amounting to murder…

Saradha case: SC rejects Rajeev Kumar's plea

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned down former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar's plea seeking setting up of a special bench to hear an extension of his interim protection from arrest in the Saradha scam.

Re-poll in one Bengal polling station: EC

Kolkata (IANS) The Election Commission has announced re-polling in one polling station under Kolkata North parliamentary constituency on Wednesday, according to a notification.

The parliamentary constituency voted in the seventh phase on May…

21 Opposition parties to meet in Delhi on Tuesday

New Delhi (IANS) Two days ahead of the counting of votes for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, 21 Opposition parties will meet on Tuesday here to discuss the possibilities of a non-NDA alliance.

The meeting of the 21 opposition parties will…