Raymond Ronamai

Articles by Raymond Ronamai

Raymond has worked across several beats, including geopolitics, entertainment, sports, business and technology during his career in media spanning over a decade. Technology is his latest fascination, as its ever-changing nature keeps him on his toes.

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A surface-to-surface Agni V missile is launched from the Wheeler Island off the eastern Indian state of Orissa.

India Relying too Much on Other Countries for Critical Weapons? China Thinks So

India is still in celebration mood following the successful launch of Agni-V, its first Inter-continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) on Thursday (April 18) but China thinks India will be helpless without the support of other countries. Global Times, owned by the Communist Party of China, said that India rely too much on other countries for its weapons. Apr 23, 2012

Chhattisgarh: CM to Form Sub-committee to Free Abducted DC

To secure the release of Sukma District Collector (DC) Alex Paul Menon, who was abducted by Maoists on Saturday, Chhattisgarh government has decided to form a sub-committee with Chief Minister Raman Singh as the chairman. Apr 23, 2012
A surface-to-surface Agni V missile is launched from the Wheeler Island off the eastern Indian state of Orissa.

India vs China in Missile Technology: China Ahead of India

Comparisons of the missile technology of the two Asia's superpowers is bound to happen every time one of them comes up with new or improvised nuclear programme, but statistics shows that China is superior to India in defence technology. India test fired Agni-V on Thursday. Apr 21, 2012

Retired Army Officer gets Life Imprisonment for Killing a Boy

A fast-track court awarded life sentence to a retired Army officer on Friday after he was found guilty of killing a 13-year-old boy, who strayed into an Army residential compound in Chennai to pick almonds. Dilshan, a boy from a slum colony in Chennai, was shot dead by retired Lieutenant Colonel Kandasamy Ramraj, 58, on July 3, 2011. Apr 20, 2012
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India's economy Expected to Recover; More Repo Rate Cut Possible

Just on the heels of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cutting interest rates for the first time in three years by 50 basis points to boost economic growth, a poll conducted by Reuters expected India's economy to pick up this year. There is also possibility of RBI resorting to more cut in repo rate. Apr 19, 2012
A surface-to-surface Agni V missile is launched from the Wheeler Island off the eastern Indian state of Orissa.

China Doesn't See India's Agni-V as Arms Race

India is holding her head high with the successful test fire of Inter-continental Ballistic Missile Agni-V which is capable of reaching deep into Asia and Europe. Many see it as a strategic move by India to strengthen its military keeping in mind China. But surprisingly, China doesn't see India's nuclear test as arms race. Apr 19, 2012
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CBI Raids Army Officials' Homes; Crucial Documents Seized

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided the homes of two retired Army officials and an official of Vectra Group on Wednesday morning in connection to the procurement scam. It is reported that the CBI seized some crucial documents related to the case from the raids. Apr 18, 2012
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India to Test Fire Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Agni-V Today

India is all set to test fire Agni-V, a solid fueled Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), Wednesday. It is reported that test fire will take place in Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha. The nuclear warhead-enabled Agni-V, with a range of more than 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles), can reach deep into Asia and Europe. Apr 18, 2012
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UN Monitoring Team Lands In Syrian Capital, Begins Work

The United Nations' first group of six unarmed monitors has arrived in Damascus, Syria. The United Nations Security Council on Saturday unanimously voted in favor of a resolution to send a U.N. advance team to monitor the ceasefire between the Syrian government and armed insurgents. Apr 17, 2012
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Is Mamata Banerjee too Sensitive?

From her looks, anyone will have the impression that Trinamool Congress Chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is a tough person, who is not scared of taking tough decisions. Yes, she has taken some bold decisions in the recent past but she seems to be too sensitive on matters related to her image. Apr 17, 2012
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Who is the Other Shah Rukh Khan? Indian Mujahideen Founder Puts SRK in Trouble

There was huge outcry over the detention of popular Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan at New York's White Plain airport by the American immigration authorities last week. Now, sources said that the incident happened because of the other Shah Rukh Khan from Ranchi, who is wanted by Interpol. And the person is Riyaz Bhatkal, founder of the terror group Indian Mujahideen (IM). Apr 17, 2012