Lack of clarity in the call made to her led to the assumption that it pertained to a fresh complaint and Ms. Josephone’s consequent response, the statement said. The intention was to enquire from the caller if the issue had been brought to the notice of vigilance committees functioning under the commission in every ward of local self-government institutions or that of people’s representatives, including the local MLA. … [Read more...] about Phone call lacked clarity, says Josephine
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When a call from Tejashwi Yadav left Patna DM stumped
It was a rare display of assertiveness in public by Yadav, who happens to be the unchallenged leader of the opposition in the state where the recent assembly elections saw him coming out of his father Lalu Prasad's shadow and steer his party to an impressive performance. … [Read more...] about When a call from Tejashwi Yadav left Patna DM stumped
Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program
By Helen CosterA veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's SpaceX aerospace company launched 143 spacecraft into space on Sunday, a new record for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission, according to the company.The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 10 a.m. EST from the Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. It flew south along the eastern coast of Florida on its way to space, the company said.The reusable rocket ferried 133 commercial and government spacecraft and 10 Starlink satellites to space - part of the company's SmallSat Rideshare Program, which provides access to space for small satellite operators seeking a reliable, affordable ride to orbit, according to the company.SpaceX delayed the launch one day because of unfavorable weather. On Jan. 22 Musk, also chief executive of Tesla Inc ., wrote on Twitter: "Launching many small satellites for a wide range of customers tomorrow. Excited about offering low-cost access to orbit … [Read more...] about Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program
Mumbai: 13-year-old boy from Malad kidnapped, rescued within three hours
The accused have been identified as Shekhar Vishwakarma (35) and Divyanshu Vishwakarma (21). Soon after receiving a call for ransom, the boy's father approached the police. The cops tracked the kidnappers to Valnai Colony in Malad (west) and arrested them. A case was registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) including 363 (Punishment for kidnapping), the official said. What's the Whatsapp Hungama? Mumbaikars share their views on the ongoing controversy about data privacy of the app … [Read more...] about Mumbai: 13-year-old boy from Malad kidnapped, rescued within three hours
Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties
While the security establishment led by the generals and military chiefs -- General David H Petraeus, General Stanley McChrystal and Admiral Mike Mullen, and Obama's defence secretary, Robert Gates -- argued for a surge and a commitment to keep the deployment to Afghanistan for as long as it took to contain Taliban, facing them down was Biden who wanted the US to minimise its involvement and get out as soon as possible and invoked the lessons of the Vietnam war. … [Read more...] about Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties