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MBDA to launch SIMBAD-RC air defence system at Singapore air show

The international launch of SIMBAD-RC, the latest addition to MBDA’s range of naval air defence systems, will take place at the Singapore Air Show (2nd– 7th February 2010). SIMBAD-RC is a remote-controlled, short-range anti-air self defence system providing a highly effective capability against a comprehensive range of threats from combat aircraft and anti-ship missiles to [...]

RBS 70 ground based air defence system for Finnish Army, order worth 26 million EUR

Saab has signed a contract on deliveries of the RBS 70 ground based air defence system to the Finnish Army. The order is worth 26 million EUR. The contract covers further deliveries of the RBS 70 ground based air defence system. First deliveries of materiel are scheduled for 2011. “This is very positive and it [...]

Oloitiptip, Cherono win TCS World 10K, Suresh Patel, Sudha Singh Indian champs

Bangalore: Kenyans Alex Oloitiptip and Gladys Cherono ran brave races in contrasting weather conditions to win the overall men’s and women’s titles of the Tata Consultancy World 10K Bangalore 2013, the World’s Premier 10K Run, which concluded at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, here, on Sunday. The 23-year-old Oloitiptip, not among the pre-race favourites, but with [...]

Nirbhaya effect : Chhattisgarh women to learn self defence from Bollywood trainer

Raipur: The horrific Delhi Gang Rape case has not been forgotten as various states and organisations are gearing up for women empowerment. Spearheaded by Bollywood martial arts trainer Chitah Yajnesh Shetty, women in 12 districts of Chhattisgarh will begin learning self defence programs from May and it will continue through-out June 2013. Yajnesh’s outfit Chitah [...]

Boris Becker launches Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in India

New Delhi: Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday unveiled its new GL-Class in India. Launched by legendary tennis star Boris Becker, the GL-Class sets new standards in comfort, dynamics, safety, elegance and efficiency. In addition to space, comfort, design, and off road capabilities, the new GL-Class features a full 360 degree surround camera. Eberhard Kern, MD and [...]

Second suspect in the rape of a 5-year old Delhi girl arrested in Bihar

Delhi: A second suspect has been arrested in connection of brutal rape and attempted strangulation of a 5 year old girl in the city (read Rapist of Delhi 5 yr old arrested, 3 cops suspended). Pradeep Kumar was arrested from Lakhi Sarai district of Bihar state, in a coordinated effort with Bihar Police. Delhi Police [...]