President Pranab Mukherjee congratulates ISRO team over PSLVC23 launch

President Pranab Mukherjee today congratulated space agency ISRO for the successful launch of rocket PSLV-C23, saying it is a significant milestone in the progress of the country's space capabilities. India launched five foreign satellites from four countries on board PSLV-C23 rocket which placed them in orbit.

Justice Sathasivam sworn in as chief justice of India

New Delhi : President Pranab Mukherjee Friday administered the oath of office to Justice P. Sathasivam as the chief justice of India (CJI).

Justice Sathasivam, 64, is the 40th CJI and the first from Tamil Nadu. He will remain in office till April 26, 2014. He succeeded CJI Altamas Kabir, whose last day in office was Thursday.