Bangalore, Aug. 14 : In a glittering ceremony held here, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)-built first Hawk Mk132 trainer jet was handed over to Indian Air Force, marking a new era in the Indian defence aviation sector.

The Hawk Mk 132 was handed over to Air Chief Marshal Fali Homi Major, by HAL Chairman Ashok K Baweja.

Talking to mediapersons after the ceremony, Major said that the Hawk Mk 132 aircraft would tremendously help in the training of Indian fighter pilots.

Bangalore, Aug. 5: The New Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) released its report on mining, people and environment here on Monday.

The CSE's sixth State of India's Environment Report, which deals with mining in India, says that Karnataka gains very little from mining. The report highlights the environmental footprints of mining in Indian states, including Karnataka and also suggests policies for the future.

Talking to ANI after releasing the report, CSE Director Sunitha Narain disputed the contention that mining is essential for 'growth or employment'.

The highlights of the report are as follows:

Bangalore, Aug. 5: Nokia, the cellular company responsible for the growth of mobile technology in India, on Monday introduced the Nokia 6210 Navigator.

It is the company’s first GPS-enabled mobile with an integrated in-map compass for vehicle and pedestrian guidance.

Nokia India’s Marketing Director Devinder Kishore launched the new device, which has both two-dimensional and three dimensional maps with night view facility, here. It also has other features.

The device has preloaded maps of 200 countries and eight cities in India.

Bangalore-headquartered Wipro Infotech, a division of the US$4.93 billion Wipro Limited, has secured a five-year multi-million-dollar order from Spencer's Retail Ltd.