Parrikar explains DRDO chief’s removal, says ‘no controversy...
Parrikar said he was of the view that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief’s post should be held by a young person and not by someone on contract. “His (Chander’s) tenure ended in November. After that, he was on contract,” Parrikar said, adding... read more »
No Ulterior Motive in DRDO Chief’s Removal, Say Sources in Prime Mini...
Sources in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office today denied any “ulterior motive” in the removal of top missile scientist Avinash Chander as the chief of the Defence Research and Development Organisation or DRDO. (DRDO Chief and Architect of Agni Missiles Avinash Chander... read more »
Nearly 50 dead bodies found in river Ganga in Uttar Pradesh; probe ordered
Nearly 50 bodies were found in the revered River Ganga in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district after which the administration has ordered probe. Dogs, crows and vultures dug into bodies as they had reached the bank due to low water level, posing major environment challenges in the areas under Unnao... read more »
SC sets aside order staying Salman Khan’s conviction in black buck po...
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s fate seem to be on a roller coaster ride, in a setback for the actor, the Supreme Court has set aside Rajasthan High Court order keeping in suspension conviction of the actor in black buck case. Reports suggest that Apex Court has asked High Court to... read more »
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