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Everything you need to know about Naval Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Three men acquitted of rape charges after victim recants

May 20, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A Delhi court acquitted three men facing charges of abducting and gang-raping a woman after the victim denied that the accused raped her.

Man gets eight years jail for repeatedly raping daughter

May 17, 2013 at 9:18 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday sentenced a man to jail for eight years for repeatedly raping his 17-year-old daughter and threatening her not to disclose the incident to anyone.

First Indian Naval P-8I LRMRASW aircraft arrives at INS Rajali on east coast

May 15, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Indian Naval Aviation received a major fillip with the arrival of the first of eight Boeing P-8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti Submarine Warfare (LRMRASW) aircraft at Naval Air Station Rajali (Arakkonam) today.

Antony reviews coastal security measures

May 15, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony today reviewed the progress on various steps and actions taken to enhance coastal security.

Indian Navy receives first P-8I reconnaissance aircraft (With Image)

May 15, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Indian Navy Wednesday received the first of eight Boeing P-8I long range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare (LRMRASW) aircraft at the INS Rajali naval air Station in Tamil Nadu, giving a major fillip to its capabilities.

Need to construct additional bases in Andamans, Laskshadweep: Antony

May 14, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Tuesday called upon the top brass of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard to ensure timely implementation of measures envisaged under Phase-II of Coastal Security Plan and said construction of additional bases was necessary in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Laskshadweep to extend the country's operational reach.

Antony keen on implementing in time second phase of Coastal Security Plan

May 14, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony today called upon the top brass of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard to ensure timely implementation of measures envisaged under Phase - II of Coastal Security Plan.

Antony commissions Indian Navy's first MiG-29K fighter squadron

May 11, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Dabolim (Goa), May 11 (IANS) Defence Minister A. K. Antony Saturday commissioned Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 303, the navy's first MiG 29K fighter squadron, at INS Hansa here, saying India has to maintain an edge over its adversaries in defence preparedness.

MiG-29 K Black Panther commissioned into Navy by Defence Minister A K Antony

May 11, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Panaji, May 11 (ANI): Defence Minister A K Antony commissioned fighter aircraft MiG-29 K Black Panther squadron into the Indian Navy here in Panaji.

Arjun Kapoor to promote 'Aurangzeb' in double role

May 11, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actor Arjun Kapoor, who plays double role in Yash Raj's upcoming crime thriller "Aurangzeb", wil also promote the film in double role.

US Navy's Ion Tiger drone shatters own endurance record

May 11, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Researchers at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory were able to fly their fuel cell powered Ion Tiger unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for 48 hours and 1 minute on April 16-18 by using liquid hydrogen fuel in a new cryogenic fuel storage tank and delivery system.

Puerto Rico acquires site of former US Navy base

May 8, 2013 at 11:12 AM

San Juan, May 8 (IANS/EFE) Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla said that the island's government has acquired the property of a former US Navy base in the eastern coastal city of Ceiba.

IB alert over possible terror attack on US Consulates in Mumbai, Kolkata

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (ANI): The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has reportedly alerted the police in Mumbai and Kolkata about possible terror strikes being launched on the American consulates in these two cities.

Indian Navy to mark 60 years of naval aviation

May 5, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Indian Navy is celebrating the diamond jubilee of its aviation wing May 11 with the commissioning of its first shipboard Mig-29K combat jet squadron in Goa. The aircraft will be deployed on the carrier INS Vikramaditya, currrently undergoing sea trials in Russia and which is expected to be inducted later this year.

Indian Navy aiming for technological self-reliance: Admiral Soni

May 3, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Kochi, May 3 (IANS) The Indian Navy is committed to promoting self-reliance in military technology to help sustain the country's economic growth, a top naval commander said here Friday.

AgustaWestland not debarred from participating in procurement process

April 29, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 29 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Monday said AgustaWestland has participated in bids to procure choppers for Indian Navy and Coast Guard as no decision has been taken by the Central Government to debar it from the procurement process.

Sri Lankan navy arrests Tamils bound for Australia

April 21, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Beijing, Apr. 21 (Xinhua-ANI): The Sri Lankan navy on Sunday arrested 80 people off the northern town of Jaffna as they were heading to Australia by boat, navy spokesman Kosala Warnakulasuriya said.

Minor's rape accused was earlier booked for trespassing

April 19, 2013 at 10:04 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The accused in the brutal rape of a five-year-old girl in Delhi is also involved in a property trespass case in an east Delhi locality, police said Friday.

Three Indian Naval ships on goodwill visit to Sri Lanka

April 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 18 (ANI): As part of an endeavor to boost mutual cooperation between the navies of the two Asian neighbours, three Indian Naval ships, 'INS Sujata, INS Tarangini and the coast guard ship ICGS Varuna', berthed at the Colombo port yesterday.

First U.S. littoral combat ship arrives in Singapore on deployment

April 18, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Singapore, April 18 (Xinhua-ANI): USS Freedom, the first littoral combat ship (LCS) of the United States Navy, arrived in Singapore on Thursday on its eight-month maiden deployment.

Top Russian official held in $13 mn fraud case

April 14, 2013 at 6:28 AM

Moscow, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The director of the Central Naval Museum in Russia's St. Petersburg city has been arrested as part of an investigation into a $13 million fraud, the Investigative Committee said.

Uttar Pradesh axes police chief over law and order

April 12, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Lucknow, April 12 (IANS) With the rising crime graph and communal flare-ups affecting its image, the Samajwadi Party government of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Friday axed Director General of Police (DGP) A.C. Sharma and replaced him with Dev Raj Nagar.

Marital discord behind officer's wife's allegations: Navy

April 10, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Kochi, April 10 (IANS) The Southern Naval Command has said that a marital discord between a serving lieutenant and his wife led to the officer's wife registering a police complaint gainst some navy officials by .

US Navy to deploy laser weapon on ship in Persian Gulf to destroy drones, speedboats

April 9, 2013 at 1:17 PM

Washington, Apr. 9 (ANI): The US Navy is planning to place a laser weapon aboard a ship in the Persian Gulf to help fend off approaching unmanned aerial vehicles or speedboats, early next year.

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport stripped of Guinness 'World's Fastest Car' title

April 8, 2013 at 2:53 PM

Sydney, Apr. 8 (ANI): The Guinness World Records has stripped the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport that "set" the fastest speed for a production car in 2010, of that title.

Indebted man, three family members found dead

April 6, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) A man, suspected to be depressed due to a Rs.40 lakh debt, and his three family members were Saturday found dead here in their house where a blaze was reported by neighbours, police said. A suicide note was also recovered.

Indian Navy chief decorates officers, sailors with gallantry awards

April 5, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Indian Navy chief Admiral D.K. Joshi gave away gallantry awards to officers and sailors at the annual investiture ceremony here Friday.

Classic 'Chashme Buddoor' takes viewers back to era of innocence (IANS Movie Review)

April 5, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Film: "Chashme Buddoor"; Cast: Farooque Sheikh, Deepti Naval, Ravi Baswani and Rakesh Bedi; Director: Sai Paranjpye; Rating: ****

Old, new 'Chashme Buddoor' together will create curiosity: Dhawan

April 5, 2013 at 1:49 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) David Dhawan's "Chashme Buddoor" remake released Friday alongside the digitally restored version of the original, but the filmmaker is unfazed by the competition. He believes the simultaneous release would create curiosity among the audiences.

Low profile premiere for restored 'Chashme Buddoor'

April 4, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) The premiere of digitally restored version of Sai Paranjpye's classic "Chashme Buddoor" turned out to be a low-key event, which saw the presence of star cast of the film and some TV actors.

'Chashme Baddoor' - Dum hai, Boss! (IANS Movie Review)

April 4, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Film: "Chashme Baddoor"; Cast: Rishi Kapoor, Lilette Dubey, Ali Zafar, Siddharth, Divyendu Sharma, Taapsee Pannu and Anupam Kher; Director: David Dhawan; Rating: ***1/2

U.S. Seventh Fleet commander visits Southern Naval Command

April 2, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Kochi, April 2 (ANI): Vice Admiral Scott H Swift, Commander of the Seventh Fleet of the United States Navy, arrived here today on a two day visit.

Police memo on Girls Islamic Organisation irks Muslims

April 2, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Irked by the police's alleged attempt to malign the Muslim community through an internal circular, a social organisation will lodge a complaint with Mumbai Police later Tuesday before taking legal action, an official said.

Buddy film vs Zombie drama at box office this Friday (IANS Preview)

April 2, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) "Chashme Baddoor", a remake of 1981 film, about three friends will release alongside "Rise Of The Zombie", touted as the country's first Zombie horror thriller this Friday.

Shooting for 'Chashme Baddoor' was like picnic: Taapsee

April 2, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Taapsee Pannu, who makes her Bollywood debut with "Chashme Buddoor" remake, says shooting for David Dhawan directed film was so much fun that she and her co-star felt they were on a picnic.

'Chashme Baddoor' - First time restored, remake released together

April 1, 2013 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In 100 years of Indian cinema, this seems to be a first - a digitally restored version of the original 1981 film "Chashme Buddoor" will hit the screens Friday, along with its remake, David Dhawan-directed "Chashme Baddoor".

Western UP becoming illegal cattle slaughtering hub: Police

March 31, 2013 at 11:06 PM

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh), March 31 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh's western region is turning into a hub for illegal cow slaughtering hub - purchased from distraught farmers in Rajasthan - with the active connivance of low-ranking police officials, a police official said Sunday.

Deepti Naval to take to TV to counter tabloid

March 31, 2013 at 9:38 AM

Almost a week after the tabloids splashed sensational headlines about Deepti Naval's verbal altercation with her housing society members over television interviews being conducted in the privacy of her flat, the traumatized actress is contemplating the legal route.

Old 'Chashme Buddoor' never died down: Deepti Naval

March 29, 2013 at 8:26 PM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Veteran actress Deepti Naval, who is all set to release the digitally restored version of the original "Chashme Buddoor", has never felt that the film faded away from the viewers' mind.

Large robotic jellyfish that could patrol oceans unveiled

March 29, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Washington, March 29 (ANI): Researchers at the Virginia Tech College of Engineering led by an Indian origin have unveiled a life-like, autonomous robotic jellyfish the size and weight of a grown man, 5 foot 7 inches in length and weighing 170 pounds.

Pakistan Navy beefs up security at Gwadar Port, western coast

March 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Karachi, Mar. 29 (ANI): To strengthen the defence of Gwadar Port and to enhance the security of vital assets and installations along the western coast, the Pakistan Navy has commissioned the 3rd Pak Marines Battalion.

Deepti Naval upset with media, slams it on Facebook, Twitter

March 28, 2013 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Bollywood actress Deepti Naval is upset with media for publishing a wrong information about an incident at her place. She took to Twitter and Facebook to criticise it and urge people to support her.

David Dhawan proud of son Varun

March 27, 2013 at 12:18 PM

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Filmmaker David Dhawan, who has come a long way in showbiz, says he is extremely proud of his son Varun Dhawan and its now payback time with his entry into Bollywood.

Technologies, if not translated into products have no meaning: Saraswat

March 26, 2013 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 26 (ANI): The 37th DRDO Directors' conference concluded here on Monday evening after three days of deliberations on the theme "Technology consolidation leading to fast-track induction" and related topics.

Third Anti Submarine warfare corvette for Indian Navy launched in Kolkata

March 26, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Kolkata, Mar. 26 (ANI): The third Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette for the Indian Navy (IN) designed under Project-28 (P-28) by the Navy's Directorate of Naval Design, being built by one of India's leading shipbuilders, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), was launched here on Tuesday.

Man jumps before Metro train, dies

March 23, 2013 at 4:34 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) A 49-year-old man committed suicide by jumping before a Metro train here Saturday morning, police said.

BJP objects to Google Maps listing key facilities

March 19, 2013 at 9:45 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tarun Vijay Tuesday sought strict action against Google for identifying high security installations like Parliament House on their map.

Arjun Kapoor's twin look in 'Aurangzeb' revealed (With Image)

March 18, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Actor Arjun Kapoor's two looks for his double role in Atul Sabharwal's "Aurangzeb", are different yet have a certain similarity in them.

Taapsee confessed her crush on Ranbir to daddy Rishi (With Image)

March 13, 2013 at 4:38 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Southern actress Taapsee Pannu, who is working with veteran actor Rishi Kapoor in forthcoming film "Chashme Baddoor", confessed to him about her crush on his actor son Ranbir.

India, Mauritius to further enhance bilateral relations

March 12, 2013 at 9:18 PM

Port Luis, March 12 (IANS) India and Mauritius have established a roadmap for consolidating and enhancing their "mutually beneficial" bilateral relations and taking them to "greater heights", Indian President Pranab Mukherjee said Tuesday.

Mauritius has been steadfast in its condemnation of international terrorism: Mukherjee

March 12, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Port Louis, Mar 12 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said Mauritius has been steadfast in its condemnation of international terrorism.

Govt. aware of Chinese participation in development projects in Indian Ocean Region: Antony

March 11, 2013 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 11 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Monday informed that the government is aware of Chinese participation in development projects in the Indian Ocean Region and keeps a constant watch on all developments concerning the national security.

Narayanasamy condemns attack on Indian fishermen by Lankan Navy

March 9, 2013 at 6:35 PM

Chennai, Mar. 9 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) V. Narayanasamy, who visited the injured fishermen at a hospital here on Saturday, condemned the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly attacking them in Indian waters.

Lankan Navy rubbishes reports of firing on Indian fishermen

March 8, 2013 at 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 8 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Navy has rubbished media reports that said its personnel allegedly attacked allegedly fired at Indian fishermen off the Kodiakarai coast.

Opening scene of original 'Chashme Buddoor' my favourite: Divyendu

March 6, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Divyendu Sharma, who plays one of the friends in "Chashme Baddoor" remake, says the first scene of the original film is his favourite one.

Navy chopper crashes off Vizag coast, two missing

March 5, 2013 at 11:15 PM

Hyderabad, March 5 (IANS) Two Navy personnel were injured and two others missing Tuesday after a helicopter of Indian Navy crashed off the coast of Visakhapatnam, officials said.

Navy chopper crashes off Vizag coast, two missing

March 5, 2013 at 7:39 PM

Hyderabad, March 5 (IANS) Two Navy personnel were injured and two others missing Tuesday after a helicopter of Indian Navy crashed off the coast of Visakhapatnam, officials said.

Ukraine seeks foreign clients for pilot training site

March 5, 2013 at 8:57 AM

Kiev, March 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ukraine is considering leasing out a carrier-deck pilot training site in the Crimea to other countries, and India and China are the "obvious potential candidates".

Quack sets wife on fire, held

March 3, 2013 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) A quack set his wife on fire here after an argument while their minor girl looked on in horror, police said Sunday. The victim is battling for her life and the accused has been arrested and sent to judicial custody.

Origin of Russian meteor tracked down

February 27, 2013 at 11:23 AM

London, February 27 (ANI): A team of astronomers from Colombia has traced the origin of the meteor that struck central Russia earlier this month injuring about 1,000 people.

Dr Who Jon waged 007 war against Hitler

February 25, 2013 at 3:47 PM

London, February 25 (ANI): 'Doctor Who' legend Jon Pertwee waged a secret war against Hitler during the WWII.

Elderly realtor murdered in Delhi

February 23, 2013 at 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) An elderly property consultant was Saturday smothered to death at his rented house here, police said. A missing domestic help is among the suspects.

Indian Naval Ship 'Kalpeni' in Maldives on five-day joint exercise visit

February 13, 2013 at 12:09 PM

New Delhi/Male, Feb.13 (ANI): Indian Naval Ship 'Kalpeni' is in the Maldives on a five-day joint exercise with the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Coast Guard.

Cop beaten up while helping harassed woman

February 12, 2013 at 11:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) A constable was beaten up here by four drunk men when he tried to prevent them from molesting a woman was travelling in a car with her brother here in the city, police said Tuesday. One accused was arrested.

Drunk woman cries rape, retracts when sober

February 11, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) A woman, who was found drunk by PCR van personnel early Monday, alleged that she was raped by a man. She retracted her statement on regaining sobriety later, police said.

Billion-dollar insurance taken out for Russian museum

February 5, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Moscow, Feb 5 (IANS) The contents of the Russia Central Naval Museum have been insured for $2 billion in case of transport damage, chief curator of the museum Natalya Shishkova said Monday.

'Listen... Amaya' - shows how love knows no age (IANS Movie Review)

February 2, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Film: "Listen...Amaya"; Actors: Deepti Naval, Farooque Shaikh, Swara Bhaskar; Director: Avinash Kumar Singh; Rating: ***

Revised defence procurement procedure from April: Antony

January 31, 2013 at 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Thursday said the revised defence procurement procedure (DPP) would come into force from April and urged private and public sector companies to shed "miserly attitude" towards spending on research and development of defence equipment.

Pakistan to get US surveillance plane this year

January 28, 2013 at 12:40 PM

Islamabad, Jan 28 (IANS) Pakistan is expected to receive maritime surveillance P3C Orion aircraft from the US this year, state media quoted the country's ambassador in Washington as saying.

Pakistan might receive P3C Orion surveillance aircraft from US this year

January 28, 2013 at 11:12 AM

Islamabad, Jan. 28 (ANI): Pakistan is expected to receive maritime surveillance P3C Orion aircraft from the United States this year.

Patrol vessel INS Saryu commissioned into navy

January 21, 2013 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) INS Saryu, the lead ship of the Indian Navy's indigenous Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel project (NOPV), was Monday commissioned into service in Goa by tri-service Andaman and Nicobar Command chief Air Marshal P.K. Roy, an official release said.

We wrote 'Listen Amaya' for Farooque, Deepti: Director

January 21, 2013 at 7:28 PM

Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Avinash Kumar Singh, director of the upcoming film "Listen Amaya", says he and his wife wrote the film for Farooque Sheikh and Deepti Naval.

Joe Biden sworn in as US vice president

January 20, 2013 at 9:36 PM

Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) US Vice President Joe Biden was sworn in Sunday for a second term in office.

US refuses to drop conspiracy charge against 9/11 plotters

January 20, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, Jan. 20 (ANI): The Pentagon appointee overseeing the Guantanamo war crimes court has refused to drop conspiracy charges against five accused plotters of the 9/11 attacks despite the chief prosecutor's concerns that the charge might not withstand appeals.

New TV series to expose James Bond creator Ian Fleming as serial womanizer

January 19, 2013 at 11:53 AM

London, Jan 19 (ANI): James Bond creator Ian Fleming's image is set to be shaken and stirred by a 4-million-pound TV drama, which will expose the dark side of the bestselling author's glamorous lifestyle.

India, Canada likely to ink trade pact by yearend

January 17, 2013 at 9:29 AM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) India and Canada are likely to sign a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) by the end of this year that could raise bilateral trade to $15 billion in two years and substantially boost two-way investments.

'Good script will help Dhawan remake 'Chashme Buddoor'

January 16, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Remaking old classics is a risky business, but comedy king David Dhawan is going ahead in any case.

Robbers shoot shopkeeper in Delhi

January 13, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) A 45-year-old man was shot dead when he tried to stop two people from robbing his flour shop here Saturday night, police said Sunday.

Pakistani, Saudi forces hold naval exercises

January 13, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Islamabad, Jan 13 (IANS) Naval forces of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have begun a joint exercise in the Arabian Sea that will focus on operations against piracy, terrorism and trafficking of narcotics, arms and humans.

Interruption while doing a task may double errors

January 8, 2013 at 3:43 PM

Washington, January 8 (ANI): Short interruptions can significantly cripple one's ability to accurately complete a task, US researchers say.

'Brief interruptions nix completion of tasks'

January 8, 2013 at 3:43 PM

Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) Even momentary interruptions of a few seconds can practically nix one's ability to complete a task, according to US researchers.

US drone recovered in Philippines

January 7, 2013 at 4:07 PM

Manila, Jan 7 (IANS) The Philippine Navy Monday said an unmanned aerial vehicle made in the US was recovered off the waters of the central province of Masbate, Xinhua reported.

PM on two-day visit to Kerala from today

January 7, 2013 at 10:55 AM

Kochi, Jan. 7 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will arrive here on Monday on a two-day visit to Kerala.

Naval probe into sailor's suicide

January 6, 2013 at 8:15 PM

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) The Indian Navy has ordered an inquiry into the suicide of a young sailor aboard a ship allegedly due to harassment by his seniors, an official said here Sunday.

US Navy video warns about dangers of synthetic drug

January 4, 2013 at 9:59 PM

Washington, Jan 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US Navy has released a graphic video depicting a military service member suffering from demonic hallucinations and violently attacking his girlfriend after snorting a synthetic drug called "bath salts", in an effort to discourage sailors from using the designer drug.

Kayani says Pak pitched against amorphous enemy as security threats grow

December 30, 2012 at 1:57 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 30 (ANI): Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani has said that the country is pitched against an amorphous enemy, while the conventional threat has also grown manifold.

Ratan Tata retires, Cyrus Mistry takes over Saturday

December 28, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) There was no event to mark the occasion, no speeches and the icon himself was not even there at Bombay House to see the transition, as Ratan Naval Tata Friday retired as chairman of the $100-billion Tata Group, which he had joined 50 years ago.

'Listen Amaya' selected for London Asian film fest

December 27, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Mumbai, Dec 27 (IANS) Farooque Shaikh and Deepti Naval-starrer "Listen Amaya" will be screened at the 15th London Asian Film Festival, to be held in March next year.

NDA and NA (I) 2013: Apply online

December 27, 2012 at 10:26 AM

National Defence Academy and Naval Academy NDA and NA (I) 2013 notification has been released. The last date of application is 21st January 2013. The examination will be held on 14th April 2013.

US military probes apparent 'suicide' of Navy SEAL officer in Afghanistan

December 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

London, Dec 24 (ANI): The US Navy is reportedly probing the death of a top SEAL officer in Afghanistan as an apparent suicide.

Sexual assaults at US military academies 'steadily escalating' since 2009: Report

December 21, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Washington, Dec. 21 (ANI): A new report has led insight into the rising number of sexual assaults in the United States, which claims that such incidents have been steadily rising in American military academies since 2009.

Whales sing during foraging season, not just while breeding

December 20, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Washington, December 20 (ANI): Humpback whales may multi-task as they eat, singing mating or breeding songs as they forage in their Antarctic feeding grounds, researchers say.

Physiotherapists don ribbon of protest against gang-rape

December 19, 2012 at 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) More than 35,000 members of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP) across the country wore a black ribbon Wednesday in solidarity with the 23-year-old physiotherapy student who was gang-raped in Delhi.

Taliban attack on Peshawar airport shows fundamental change in militants' tactics

December 17, 2012 at 12:46 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 17 (ANI): The latest Taliban attack on the Peshawar airport highlights the terror outfit's recent focus on higher-profile and official targets.

Armed Forces modernization planning session to be held in Secunderabad

December 12, 2012 at 2:16 PM

Hyderabad,Dec.12 ( ANI ): The College of Defence Management(CDM) and the Indian School of Business(ISB) are planning to jointly conduct Swavalamban III, a two-day annual seminar on 'Indigenisation Through Innovation In Defence Sector', on December 14 and 15 at CDM, Secunderabad.

US Navy eases restriction on late-night drinking for personnel in Japan

December 12, 2012 at 2:16 PM

Tokyo, Dec. 12 (ANI): The U.S. 7th Fleet has partially lifted its late-night drinking ban imposed on sailors to reduce instances of misconduct by its military personnel in Japan, U.S. Navy sources have said.

Deepti Naval to play typical Bengali woman

December 11, 2012 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Acclaimed actress Deepti Naval will sport the look of a typical Bengali woman, and has trained to pick up the Bengali accent for her role in the movie "Yaariyaan".

British marine who inspired James Bond character dies

December 11, 2012 at 3:12 PM

London, Dec 11 (IANS/EFE) Bill Day, one of the last survivors of a British World War II military assault unit that inspired Ian Fleming to create the character of James Bond, has died, the Daily Telegraph reported. He was 95.

Sword-pistol brandished by Lord Nelson up for auction

December 7, 2012 at 4:36 PM

London, Dec. 7 (ANI): A sword-pistol thought to have been brandished by Lord Nelson in the Battle of Trafalgar is set to fetch up to 15,000 pounds when it goes up for auction in Staffordshire.

South Africa postpones unveiling of Mandela statue

December 5, 2012 at 9:40 AM

Johanessberg, Dec 5 (ANI): The unveiling of a statue of former South African president Nelson Mandela has been postponed again, according to a report.