Armed forces rescue hundreds in flood-hit statesOctober 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Undertaking one of the biggest relief and rescue operations in the flood-ravaged states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, the armed forces have rescued hundreds of marooned people so far. "1,336 people have been rescued so far by the armed forces in the flood-ravaged states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Navy chief to talk to police chiefs about coastal securitySeptember 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - With the Indian Navy being made the nodal agency for coastal security, navy chief Admiral Nirmal Verma will Tuesday address the state police chiefs on the issue. The three-day state police chiefs conference started here Monday.
Armed Services chairman says US has lost initiative in AfghanistanSeptember 11th, 2009 Levin warns US has lost initiative in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — Senate Armed Services Chairman Carl Levin says the U.S. has "lost the initiative" in the war against insurgents in Afghanistan.
Despite nearby wildfire, UCLA to go ahead with season opener at Rose BowlSeptember 3rd, 2009 Despite wildfire, UCLA to play opener at Rose BowlLOS ANGELES — UCLA will go ahead with its season-opening game against San Diego State at the Rose Bowl on Saturday despite the wildfire in the nearby San Gabriel Mountains. Athletic director Dan Guerrero said Thursday the decision to play was made after consulting with Pasadena officials and discussing projected air quality conditions at the venerable stadium.
Boeing rolls out new Navy patrol and reconnaissance jet based on 737July 30th, 2009 Boeing unveils new Navy patrol jetRENTON, Wash. — Boeing Co.
Pakistan Navy receives first Chinese F-22P frigateJuly 30th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The first of four Chinese F-22P frigates constructed for the Pakistan Navy was formally handed over Thursday at a ceremony at the Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai. The delivery ceremony was followed by the commissioning of the ship, during which the Pakistani flag was hoisted on the ship with a band playing the Pakistani national anthem, APP news agency reported.
Armed forces short of 14,299 officers: AntonyJuly 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The armed forces are short of a staggering 14,299 officers, parliament was informed Wednesday. Of this, the Indian Army is short of 11,387 officers, the Indian Air Force of 1,512 officers and the Indian Navy of 1,400 officers, Defence Minister A.K.
Northrop Grumman receives contract modification from NavyJune 23rd, 2009 Northrop Grumman receives contract modificationNEW YORK — Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Inc., a unit of Northrop Grumman Corp. is being awarded a $213.8 million modification to a previously awarded Navy contract, the U.S.
Pakistani Navy to induct two Chinese-built frigatesJune 4th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The Pakistani Navy's combat capabilities will be greatly enhanced with the induction later this year of two Chinese-built state-of-the art frigates later this year. The construction of the first two ships has already been completed and they will be delivered to Pakistan Navy in August and December this year after successful completion of ongoing trials, a navy statement Thursday said.
GMAC Bowl replaces Humanitarian Bowl in ACC's 9-game postseason lineupMay 9th, 2009 ACC adds GMAC Bowl to its postseason lineupGREENSBORO, N.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference has added a bowl to its lineup of nine postseason games.
Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt still haunted by Super BowlMay 2nd, 2009 Whisenhunt haunted by Super BowlTEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt still hasn't watched a tape of the Cardinals' loss to Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl.
La. House speaker: State shouldn't rush on Saints deal even if it means losing Super BowlApril 23rd, 2009 House speaker: La. shouldn't rush on Saints dealBATON ROUGE, La.
EagleBank Bowl gets post-Christmas slot for 2009, will pit Army vs No. 8 team from ACCApril 23rd, 2009 EagleBank Bowl goes post-Christmas for 2009WASHINGTON — The second edition of the EagleBank Bowl will get a better time slot than the first. Bowl organizers announced Thursday that the only bowl game played in the nation's capital will take place on Dec.
Cards' schedule violates Fiesta contract, parties try to resolve issueApril 22nd, 2009 Cards' schedule violates Fiesta contractGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals violated terms of their University of Phoenix contract by scheduling their final home game in the upcoming season one day before the Fiesta Bowl.
Reluctant Katich now happy to bowl in short spellsMarch 14th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is happy to bowl part time bowler Simon Katich in occasional short spells as he did on the final day of the second Test when his team needed to end the resistance from South Africa's lower order. Reluctant Katich is happy to bowl.