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Follow rules on financial expenditure, Minister tells Defence departments

New Delhi: Defence Minister AK Antony today asked the Finance Managers of his ministry to not bypass the ‘laid down rules and procedures’ on the ruse of speedier decision making. Speaking at a function organized to commemorate the Defence Accounts Department Day, Antony said “in a democracy like ours we owe an explanation to the [...]

Coastal security occupies prominent position in Indian national security matrix : Defence Minister

31st Indian Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference

New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister AK Antony on Thursday said that Coastal Security is vital to security of India. Opening the 31st Annual Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference at 0900 hrs on 20 Sep 12 at New Delhi, the defence minister said “…coastal security will continue to occupy a prominent position in our national security matrix. [...]

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 [...]