Milky Way’s fastest stars circle each other at 500 kms/sec

Last Updated: Saturday, March 13, 2010, 16:24

Astronomers have confirmed that two extremely dense stars in an intimate dance are spinning around each other in just 5.4 minutes at about 500 kilometres a second, making them the fastest known stellar partners in the galaxy.

HM convenes CM`s meet to fine tune anti-Naxal operation

Last Updated: Thursday, January 28, 2010, 19:50

The Centre on Thursday said anti-Naxal operations will continue till the extremists agree to talks, adding it has convened a meeting of Chief Ministers of four Naxal affected states in Kolkata next month.

Delhi Court frames charges against two HM militants

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 22:00

A Delhi court on Tuesday framed charges against two suspected Hizbul Mujahideen militants for possessing firearms including AK-47, following their arrest from the capital ahead of Independence day last year.

Div Commander among 3 HM ultras killed in JK encounter

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 21:27

Security forces on Wednesday gunned down a self-styled Divisional Commander of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen and two other militants of the outfit and recovered 13 kgs of RDX from them in Reasi district`s Mahore belt.

10,500 freedom fighters granted pension: HM

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 15:51

The government on Tuesday said 10,500 freedom fighters have been granted pension as per the recommendations of the two committees set up by the Home Ministry.

Honour killings make country hang head in shame: HM

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 15:39

Expressing strong indignation over violence against women, government on Tuesday said "we should hang our heads in shame" in incidents like honour killings taking place in the country in the 21st century.