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INS Arihant

According to navy sources, submarine INS Arihant suffered major damage because of possible human error and has not sailed for months. A high profile launch, to be attended by the prime minister, was put off.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 8th Jan 2018

Defence Minister approves projects worth Rs.2,420 crore

Ministry of Defence has approved the procurement of P-8I Training Solution and Low Intensity Conflict Electronic Warfare System (LICEWS), at a total cost of Rs 2,419.32 crore.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 5th Jan 2018

Aadhaar validity

The Supreme Court decided to constitute a five-judge Constitution Bench to hear petitions from November against the validity of the Aadhaar scheme.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 31st Oct 2017

Centre gets SC to freeze hearing on Article 35A

Choosing dialogue over court battle, the Centre convinced the Supreme Court to defer hearing on petitions challenging the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 31st Oct 2017

Law panel moots life term for torture

Recommending life in jail for public servants convicted of torture, the Law Commission said the government should ratify a United Nations convention to tide over difficulties in getting extradited criminals from foreign countries due to the absence of a law preventing harsh treatment by authorities.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 31st Oct 2017