NEW DELHI: The much-hyped stealth 'Nirbhay' cruise missile, in the making for at least seven years now, failed in its maiden test on Tuesday. The over 1,000-km range missile, which can carry nuclear warheads, in fact, had to be destroyed in mid-air after it deviated from its flight path along the coast in Bay of Bengal.
NEW DELHI: The much-hyped stealth 'Nirbhay' cruise missile, in the making for at least seven years now, failed in its maiden test on Tuesday. The over 1,000-km range missile, which can carry nuclear warheads, in fact, had to be destroyed in mid-air after it deviated from its flight path along the coast in Bay of Bengal.
CHANDIGARH: The touring Australian team management stunned the cricketing world on Monday by axing four key players - vice-captain Shane Watson, bowling spearhead James Pattinson, pacer Mitchell Johnson and batsman Usman Khawaja - from the team the upcoming third Test against India for failing to make a presentation on how to improve their personal as well as team's performance.
CHANDIGARH: The touring Australian team management stunned the cricketing world on Monday by axing four key players - vice-captain Shane Watson, bowling spearhead James Pattinson, pacer Mitchell Johnson and batsman Usman Khawaja - from the team the upcoming third Test against India for failing to make a presentation on how to improve their personal as well as team's performance.
FATEHGARH SAHIB/CHANDIGARH: Beijing Olympic bronze medalist Vijender Singh was questioned for five hours by the police at Panchkula Police Lines on Monday in connection with the recovery of 26 kg of heroin worth Rs 130 crore last week. Asked by a team comprising both Punjab and Haryana police for his hair and blood samples, Vijender refused saying he would find it humiliating.
FATEHGARH SAHIB/CHANDIGARH: Beijing Olympic bronze medalist Vijender Singh was questioned for five hours by the police at Panchkula Police Lines on Monday in connection with the recovery of 26 kg of heroin worth Rs 130 crore last week. Asked by a team comprising both Punjab and Haryana police for his hair and blood samples, Vijender refused saying he would find it humiliating.
HYDERABAD: Saina Nehwal experienced the 'so-near-yet-so-far' feeling after her disheartening loss in the semifinals of the All-England Championships last week.
The Indian, who was favourite to annex the prestigious title after ousting the last Chinese star and former champion Shixian Wang in the quarterfinals, suffered a stunning reversal in the hands of Thailand's teen shuttler Ratchanok Intanon in the semifinal.
HYDERABAD: Saina Nehwal experienced the 'so-near-yet-so-far' feeling after her disheartening loss in the semifinals of the All-England Championships last week.
The Indian, who was favourite to annex the prestigious title after ousting the last Chinese star and former champion Shixian Wang in the quarterfinals, suffered a stunning reversal in the hands of Thailand's teen shuttler Ratchanok Intanon in the semifinal.
NEW YORK: A New York judge blocked mayor Michael Bloomberg's planned ban on giant sodas on Monday, dealing a setback to his public health agenda just hours before curbs on selling such drinks were due to begin.
Judge Milton Tingling ruled that measures to restrict soda servings to a maximum of 16 ounces (470 milliliters) in restaurants and other venues, were "arbitrary and capricious," and he was barring the plan "permanently."
NEW YORK: A New York judge blocked mayor Michael Bloomberg's planned ban on giant sodas on Monday, dealing a setback to his public health agenda just hours before curbs on selling such drinks were due to begin.
Judge Milton Tingling ruled that measures to restrict soda servings to a maximum of 16 ounces (470 milliliters) in restaurants and other venues, were "arbitrary and capricious," and he was barring the plan "permanently."
SLAMABAD: Despite strong opposition from the US, Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinijad on Monday inaugurated construction work of a long-delayed $7.5 billion gas pipeline from Iran to Pakistan.
The inauguration ceremony of gas pipeline which will pass through Pakistan's restive Baluchistan province was held in the Iranian border city of Chabahar. Presidents of both states came with delegations of ministers and top officials as well as representatives of several Arab states.
SLAMABAD: Despite strong opposition from the US, Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinijad on Monday inaugurated construction work of a long-delayed $7.5 billion gas pipeline from Iran to Pakistan.
The inauguration ceremony of gas pipeline which will pass through Pakistan's restive Baluchistan province was held in the Iranian border city of Chabahar. Presidents of both states came with delegations of ministers and top officials as well as representatives of several Arab states.
NEW DELHI: The anti-rape Bill has been deferred again — second time in six days.
The Union Cabinet failed to arrive at a consensus over the provisions of the Bill and has referred it for consideration of an empowered group of ministers.
NEW DELHI: The anti-rape Bill has been deferred again — second time in six days.
The Union Cabinet failed to arrive at a consensus over the provisions of the Bill and has referred it for consideration of an empowered group of ministers.
NEW DELHI: Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the party should draw a bottomline beyond which it should not compromise despite coalition compulsions as it distorts the "ideology" and "vision" of the party.
Rahul said Congress was committed to an ideology and vision of governance that came under pressure when it was dependent on other outfits. He said while alliance issues were understandable, the party should draw a clear line beyond which it would not compromise.
NEW DELHI: Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the party should draw a bottomline beyond which it should not compromise despite coalition compulsions as it distorts the "ideology" and "vision" of the party.
Rahul said Congress was committed to an ideology and vision of governance that came under pressure when it was dependent on other outfits. He said while alliance issues were understandable, the party should draw a clear line beyond which it would not compromise.
CHANDIGARH: The first practice session, after a two-day lay off was intense for the Aussies. The hiding that the team received in the first two Test matches was rankling skipper Michael Clarke, but a greenish tinge on the pitch definitely pleased the Australian captain.
The assurance from the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) that the track will retain its traditional flavour, came as a pleasant surprise for the Aussies.
CHANDIGARH: The first practice session, after a two-day lay off was intense for the Aussies. The hiding that the team received in the first two Test matches was rankling skipper Michael Clarke, but a greenish tinge on the pitch definitely pleased the Australian captain.
The assurance from the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) that the track will retain its traditional flavour, came as a pleasant surprise for the Aussies.
