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Japan set rider for signing pact

Edit Deccan Herald 12 Nov 2016
A hesitant Tokyo agreed to clinch a nuclear deal with New Delhi, only after making India turn its voluntary freeze on atomic weapon tests into a pre-condition for cooperation with Japan in the field ... The NSG waiver and Indo-US deal had finally ended the 34-year-long isolation from global nuclear commerce that India had been pushed into in the aftermath of the Pokhran-I nuclear test in 1974 ... ....

Parrikar questions no first use N-policy, triggers row

Edit Deccan Herald 10 Nov 2016
Ministry spokesperson says it was his personal opinion ... “Why should I bind myself? I should say I am a responsible nuclear power and I will not use it irresponsibly. This is my (personal) thinking,” Parrikar said ... he no first use policy with the nukes was put in place by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government after five successful nuclear tests at Pokhran in May 1998 ... It has not changed in government. It is my concept ... ....

Parrikar's personal opinion: Why bind ourselves to 'no first use' nuclear policy?

Edit The Times of India 10 Nov 2016
NEW DELHI ... Shortly after, both the minister and his ministry were quick to clarify that what he had said was "his personal opinion and not the government's official position" ... This is my (personal) thinking." ... India had declared the NFU policy to assuage global concerns and position itself as "a responsible nuclear power" after conducting the Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998 when the Vajpayee-led NDA government was in office ... RELATED....

‘TMC fails to maintain a clean city, tax payers’ money goes down the drain’

Edit The Times of India 08 Nov 2016
Thane. A fortnight ago, the civic officials along with several locals were gung-ho about the massive cleanliness drive. They cleared every bit of garbage and litter all across the city. But, unfortunately, the enthusiasum lasted only for a few days ... Several boroughs in Vartak Nagar, Gladys Alwares road, Pokhran 1 and 2, Manpada to name a few has seen garbage not being lifted regularly ... Civic officials remained unavailable for comment....

Teen killed as cracker bursts in container

Edit The Times of India 01 Nov 2016
Jaisalmer. The happy mood that is associated with Diwali turned sombre at Meghwal ki Dhani near Tekra village here when a teen was killed ... According to Pokhran police, Jitendra was first taken to the government hospital in Pokhran from where he was referred to Jodhpur as his condition was serious....

Surya Kiran team set to dazzle Jodhpur skies

Edit The Times of India 24 Oct 2016
JODHPUR. `Concert in the Sky' shall see the resurrected Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team (SKAT) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) presenting a gripping precision aerial display on October 26 and 27 here in Jodhpur. This will be the second time that the team will hit the Rajasthan skies after making its debut in March 18 at Pokhran to mark Iron Fist 2016. The performance shall be a part of the Air Force Anniversary Celebrations ... RELATED....

Now, untouched places a hit among Thane holidayers

Edit The Times of India 23 Oct 2016
THANE. With popular holiday destinations like Matheran, Mahabaleshwar, Lonavala and Malvan getting crowded during the holiday season, many Thaneites are opting for quieter and offbeat places to spend their Diwali vacations ... In addition to trekking, we could also do paragliding, see some lovely caves and stay in a rustic mud house," said Avinash Shrivastav (29), Pokhran road area resident ... Click here to download it for your device....

‘Air-launched version of BrahMos missile to be tested in February’

Edit The Hindu 23 Oct 2016
. The air-launched version of BrahMos missile will be tested in February, said Raja Singh Thangadurai, Deputy Programme Director, BrahMos, Defence Research and Laboratory, (DRDL), Hyderabad ... Thangadurai said that dummy trial with instrumented drop from the SU-30 aircraft was carried out at Pokhran in Rajasthan a few weeks ago ... Thangadurai said ... ....

Developed Pakistan good for India: RSS leader

Edit The Times of India 20 Oct 2016
GUWAHATI ... "If Pakistan becomes a better country, it will be good for India," Iyer, who visited the city, said ... Iyer said two events had helped the country change its image from 'negative' to 'positive'. The first was the nuclear test in Pokhran in 1998 and the other was the September 29 surgical strikes, he explained ... After the Pokhran test, countries changed their opinion of India ... RELATED....

IAF chopper forcelands in Uttarakhand, passengers unhurt

Edit Newstrack India 19 Oct 2016
Earlier this month, the IAF's Jaguar fighter jet crashed in Rajasthan's Pokhran area, but the pilot managed to eject safely. --IANS. ao/nir/vt. ....

A developed Pakistan is in India's interest: RSS leader

Edit The Times of India 19 Oct 2016
GUWAHATI ... "If Pakistan becomes a better country it is good for India ... One was, Iyer said, India's nuclear test in Pokhran in 1998 when Atal Bihari Vajpaye was the prime minister ... Stay updated on the go with Times of India News App ... RELATED....

One caught for poaching chinkaras

Edit The Times of India 13 Oct 2016
JAISALMER. One person was caught while another managed to flee in a serious case of poaching chinkaras near Khara village of Phalodi tehsil near Pokhran on Tuesday ... He was later referred to be Mathura Das Mathur Hospital in Jodhpur ... tnn ... Click here to download it for your device. RELATED....

Chemical balloons may be dropped at IAF bases: Intel

Edit The Times of India 12 Oct 2016
JAISALMER. There is a possible threat that chemical balloons could be dropped at western border Indian Air Force stations, including Jaisalmer, Utterlai and Suratgarh. This was revealed by intelligence agencies after intercepting messages across the border ... Besides, falling of suspicious balloons are continuing. Yesterday in night, a suspicious balloon was fallen in Pokhran of Jaisalmer district from which panic created all around....
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