ISRO launches 2G navigation satellite into intended orbit

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday successfully launched a second generation navigation satellite, using a GSLV rocket with a cryogenic upper stage to do the job.  IMAGE:......

Vizhinjam Port: Between Protest, Promise And Reality

Big-ticket investments taking off is crucial for Kerala given the years it lost to labour militancy courtesy the same political forces currently in power, explains Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: Women......

Modi holds talks with counterparts from Nordic countries

In the second leg of his visit to three European nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his counterparts from Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland. Modi would also attend the 2nd India-Nordic......

Sri Lanka asked to exercise caution while handling Indian fishing boats

India has asked Sri Lanka to 'exercise caution' so as to prevent any casualties in the course of crackdowns on Indian fishing boats and requested the island nation to tackle the fisheries issue......

Budget: Govt hikes farm credit target to Rs 15 lakh cr

The government also proposed promoting 'one product one district' for better marketing and export of horticulture crops. It also called on states for early implementation of three key central model......

COLUMN: Will BP's punishment teach any lesson?

The billion dollar penalty of the kind imposed on BP will not deter risky operations but it will hopefully create an incentive for stricter safety measures writes Rajni Bakshi. British Petroleum......

Farmer's body slams signing of FTA with ASEAN

The All India Kisan Sabha has expressed its displeasure on the signing of a Free Trade Agreement with the ASEAN nations. Ina statement issued by the farmer's body they have criticised thecentre for......

25% cess on big diesel cars likely

Government may impose a 25 per cent cess on big diesel cars and charge bulk users other than railways and state transport corporations Rs 22 a litre more for diesel as part of a dual fuel pricing......