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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 240 MW Uri-II hydropower project in Kashmir

Baramulla, July 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 240 megawatt Uri-II hydropower project in the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, barely a mile from the Line of Control (LoC), the de facto border dividing Kashmir between India and Pakistan. Modi dedicated the 240 MW Uri-II hydropower project to the nation built by NHPC at a cost of Rs. 2290 crore in Jammu and Kashmir. This is the second power project on river Jhelum in Uri area in Baramulla district and is located downstream of the 480-MW Uri-I project, which is already operational. Earlier in the day, Modi flagged off the inaugural train on a new stretch of railway to the town of Katra to Vaishno Devi. Heavy security arrangements were made in the state in the wake of PM Modi_s visit.

Jul 5, 2014

MH370: Alleged Plane Wreckage in Bay of Bengal Still Remains Unexplored

An exploration company has hit out against the Australian Transport and Safety Bureau.

Jul 2, 2014

Air India: Non-operational Employees not Eligible for Lapsable PL

Amidst talks of privatization and large amount of losses, Air India has decided not to pay for lapsable Privilege Leaves to non-operational employees due to lack of funds.

Jun 30, 2014

ISRO Launches PSLV-C23 Today; Watch Online

India Space Research Organization (ISRO) launches its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C23 on Monday, 30 June, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) - SHAR, Sriharikota.

Jun 30, 2014

India proud developer of world's second largest telescope

Hyderabad, June 29 (ANI): World's second largest high-altitude telescope for detecting gamma ray emissions is ready to be transported from Hyderabad to Ladakh, where it will become operational by early 2016. Weighing 180 tonnes and mounted on six wheels, the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) telescope has been developed and manufactured for the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai by the Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) in Hyderabad. Addressing the audience at the flagging off event, Secretary of Department of Atomic Energy and Chairman of Atomic Commission, R K Sinha, said it gave great pride for India to own this telescope.

Jun 29, 2014

UNESCO Lists Gujarat's Unique Stepwell Rani-ki-Vav under World Heritage List

A unique stepwell called Rani-ki-Vav in Gujarat's Patan town has been approved by the UNESCO to be listed under World Heritage sites, the Union Ministry of Culture stated on Sunday.

Jun 22, 2014

People walk past the BSE building in Mumbai

Sensex and Nifty Open Higher, Tata Steel Gains after Investor's Approval on Raising Borrowing Limit

At 9:15 am on Wednesday, Sensex opened higher at 25,565.19 by 44 points and Nifty too recorded an increase of 10.15 points opening at 7641.85.

Jun 18, 2014

India Behind Pakistan, China in Arms Race

Till January 2014, India had a total of 90 to 110 warheads, a little lower than Pakistan's 100-120 warheads, according to data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Jun 17, 2014

Navy Chief lays emphasis on teamwork to strengthen the force

Kochi, June 12 (ANI): Navy Chief, Admiral Robin K. Dhowan, stressed on the importance of teamwork and coordination with an aim to strengthen the force during the investiture ceremony. Dhowan was in Kochi city of Kerala to present gallantry and distinguished service awards to Navy personnel at an investiture ceremony at the Naval Base on Thursday. He also awarded unit citations for best performing shore establishments and operational units -ships, submarines and air squadrons.

Jun 12, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming Information: Where to Watch Live Grandiose Celebration

Where to Watch Live Grandiose Celebration of FIFA World Cup 2014 Opening Ceremony - Get the Live Streaming Information

Jun 12, 2014

Three months after quitting as the Chief Minister of Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal has apologized for giving up his post and has sought for a fresh election.

Tumultuous AAP Sees Falling Donations, Party Members Agree Supporters Disappointed

It is not just the Aam Aadmi Party's luck that seems to be drying out, but its donations from supporters too.

Jun 11, 2014

Five-Year-Old Child Dubbed 'Lizard Boy' as his Skin Turns to Horrific Scales (Representation Pic/Wikimedia Commons/ZooFari)

New Tool Allows US Troops to Climb Walls like Spider-Man

The Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has developed a pair of paddles that could allow American troops to climb up the glass buildings with no support from equipments.

Jun 11, 2014

Eros Set to Acquire Chennai-Based VAS Firm Techzone

Eros International is set to sign an agreement to acquire Chennai-based value added services provider (VAS) Techzone for an undisclosed amount.

Jun 10, 2014

Need for more and faster procurement major challenge for Navy: Jaitley

Speaking on his visit to the Western Naval Command, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said that there is a need for more and faster procurement for Indian Navy. Jaitley had earlier visited Western Naval Command to review the operational preparedness.

Jun 7, 2014

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley visits Western Naval

Mumbai, June 07 (ANI): Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday visited Western Naval Command to review the operational preparedness. Jaitley may get to see the salvaged INS Sindhurakshak submarine during his visit, which had sunk on August 14 last year after an explosion. During his visit to the Western Command, Jaitley will also commission two fast-attack craft ICGS Achook and ICGS Agrim, of the Indian Coast Guard. This is Jaitley's maiden visit as Defence Minister. Jaitley will also visit INS Viraat in Mumbai harbour and then move to review the functioning and operational preparedness of the Western Naval Command.