India launches nuclear submarine

Launching its first nuclear-powered submarine, India became the 6th country in the world to do so. Named Arihant, the 6,000 tonne submarine was launched by Dr. Manmohan Singh. It was entirely built in India with Russian assistance.

Dr. Singh said this is not mean to be any indication of aggression on any country. However, the sea is becoming an integral part of India's strategy. India till now had only capabilities to launch missiles from land or air; this will change once the INS Arihant becomes fully operational in about two years time.

China has recently expanded its position in the sea by helping the Sri Lankan government fight the LTTE. In return, they have got a strategic location in the island country, which is bound to play an important role in the Indian Ocean. This new Indian foray will not only add a new aspect to Indian defence, but also act as a warning to the increasing Chinese naval presence.

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LH wins with KR second

Finally we got a result from yore!

A McLaren in first place and a Ferrai in Second. MW however takes third place with a brilliant NR in fourth.

So the final classification is:

1. LH
2. KR
3. MW
4. NR
5. HK
6. TG
7. JB
8. JT
9. KN
10. RB
11. NH
12. NP
13. RK
14. GF
15. JA
16. SB

SV, FA and AS did not finish the race.

It is the first time that a KERS car has won a GP. Not only that, the second place car was also a KERS powered Ferrari. A good race for Ferrari after the horrific crash of FM yesterday in qualifying.

A great race!

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Pit Lane Poker!

MW loses out due to a bad pitstop.

LH still in the lead comfortably.

JB just pit in from 2nd place.

KR now in 3rd place with JT still to pit in 2nd place.

And will somebody tell me what happened to the Hungaroring? There are more overtaking maneuvers here than ever before! And this is just lap 25!

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LH takes the race lead, FA has a disastrous pit stop

FA pit in lap 12 as expected, but unexpectedly had a disastrous pit stop as he lost his right front wheel half way around the track. It seems the wheel was not fixed properly in the pits resulting in him crawling back to the pits. This is effectively race over for FA as he comes out a lap down on the race leaders.

Hero to Zero in 12 laps!

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Formation set to change as FA light on fuel

Not only is FA light on fuel, due to which he got the Pole position, he also seems to have some issue with his fuel pump and his right rear tyre. LH is closing in on him in 2nd place and as a result pulling away MW and KR in 3rd and 4th.

Meanwhile AS has retired from the race.

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