2 alleged Pak terrorists shot dead in Noida encounter

Noida: The Uttar Pradesh Police on Sunday gunned down two alleged militants in an encounter at Noida, in Gautam Buddha Nagar district in the wee hours.

According to police sources the encounter which took place near Sector 97 they recovered two AK 47 rifles, two hand grenades and one bag from them.

Senior Superintendent of Police Navin Arora said that they had information that some persons were on their way from Ghaziabad near Lal Kuan in Maruti Van carrying arms and ammunitions on way to Delhi.

With the help of the Noida Police of Sector 39 and Sector 49, the ATS began chasing these persons and caught them near Amity Square.

In this encounter the alleged militants got injured and were taken to district hospital where they were declared dead.

One of the ATS sepoy Vinod Kumar was also injured. Police sources said that the two terrorists were from Pakistan and had plans to create tensions on the eve of Republic Day.

Gearing up for Republic Day

Miles to go: Akash missiles are displayed at the Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi on Friday. India celebrates its Republic day on 26 January.

Miles to go: Akash missiles are displayed at the Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi on Friday. India celebrates its Republic day on 26 January. (AP)

In sync with generation: Indian Army soldiers of the Parachute Regiment march during the full dress final Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi.


High in the air: Kites fly in the backdrop of a formation of Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter aircrafts at the final Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi.

Miles to go: Akash missiles are displayed at the Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi on Friday. India celebrates its Republic day on 26 January. (AP)

In sync with generation: Indian Army soldiers of the Parachute Regiment march during the full dress final Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi. (AP)

High in the air: Kites fly in the backdrop of a formation of Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter aircrafts at the final Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi. (AP)

On a voyage: A vehicle mounted Brahmos missiles is displayed at the Republic Day parade rehearsal in the backdrop of the India Gate war memorial in New Delhi.


Pageant of culture: A tableaux of Madhya Pradesh on display during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Friday.

Miles to go: Akash missiles are displayed at the Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi on Friday. India celebrates its Republic day on 26 January. (AP)

In sync with generation: Indian Army soldiers of the Parachute Regiment march during the full dress final Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi. (AP)

High in the air: Kites fly in the backdrop of a formation of Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter aircrafts at the final Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi. (AP)

On a voyage: A vehicle mounted Brahmos missiles is displayed at the Republic Day parade rehearsal in the backdrop of the India Gate war memorial in New Delhi. (AP)

Pageant of culture: A tableaux of Madhya Pradesh on display during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Friday. (PTI)

Display of power: Indian Army soldiers followed by Bhishma tank, the locally assembled version of the T-90 S tank, and vehicle mounted Brahmos missiles participate in the Republic Day parade rehearsal in the backdrop of the Presidential Palace in New Delhi.


Unity for all: Indian Air Force soldiers march during the full dress final Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi on Friday


Stand with pride: Border Security Force personnel march during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.

Miles to go: Akash missiles are displayed at the Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi on Friday. India celebrates its Republic day on 26 January. (AP)

In sync with generation: Indian Army soldiers of the Parachute Regiment march during the full dress final Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi. (AP)

High in the air: Kites fly in the backdrop of a formation of Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter aircrafts at the final Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi. (AP)

On a voyage: A vehicle mounted Brahmos missiles is displayed at the Republic Day parade rehearsal in the backdrop of the India Gate war memorial in New Delhi. (AP)

Pageant of culture: A tableaux of Madhya Pradesh on display during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Friday. (PTI)

Display of power: Indian Army soldiers followed by Bhishma tank, the locally assembled version of the T-90 S tank, and vehicle mounted Brahmos missiles participate in the Republic Day parade rehearsal in the backdrop of the Presidential Palace in New Delhi. (AP)

Unity for all: Indian Air Force soldiers march during the full dress final Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi on Friday. (AP)

Stand with pride: Border Security Force personnel march during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. (PTI)

The Tricolour: Schoolchildren, dressed in colours of the national flag, prepare for a function for Republic Day at the Shri Ram Ashram School in Amritsar.

Miles to go: Akash missiles are displayed at the Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi on Friday. India celebrates its Republic day on 26 January. (AP)

In sync with generation: Indian Army soldiers of the Parachute Regiment march during the full dress final Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi. (AP)

High in the air: Kites fly in the backdrop of a formation of Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter aircrafts at the final Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi. (AP)

On a voyage: A vehicle mounted Brahmos missiles is displayed at the Republic Day parade rehearsal in the backdrop of the India Gate war memorial in New Delhi. (AP)

Pageant of culture: A tableaux of Madhya Pradesh on display during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Friday. (PTI)

Display of power: Indian Army soldiers followed by Bhishma tank, the locally assembled version of the T-90 S tank, and vehicle mounted Brahmos missiles participate in the Republic Day parade rehearsal in the backdrop of the Presidential Palace in New Delhi. (AP)

Unity for all: Indian Air Force soldiers march during the full dress final Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi on Friday. (AP)

Stand with pride: Border Security Force personnel march during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. (PTI)

The Tricolour: Schoolchildren, dressed in colours of the national flag, prepare for a function for Republic Day at the Shri Ram Ashram School in Amritsar. (AFP)

Salute to the nation: Indian army soldiers march during the Republic Day parade rehearsal in Jammu.

Danny Boyle ‘stunned’ by Slumdog Millionaire’s 10 Oscar

Danny Boyle ‘stunned’ by Slumdog Millionaire’s 10 Oscar nods

Washington, Jan 23: Slumdog Millionaire’s director Danny Boyle jumped out of his seat after learning that his film secured 10 Academy Award nominations.

The acclaimed flick featuring Dev Patel in the lead is based on tale of a former street child who wins the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.

The flick has nominated for best motion picture category, and Boyle has been nominated in the best director category.

"The response has been extraordinary - of people saying they want to see it, or have seen it... You`ve got to just live with the moment really - it`s just extraordinary,” Contactmusic quoted Boyle, as telling American TV show Today.

"So we can go to our premiere now here, and say that Hollywood has bestowed this kind of honour. It`s absolutely extraordinary, so thank you to the Academy. What a wonderful honour,” Boyle added.

The flick has also been nominated for Cinematography, Achievement in Film Editing, Achievement in Music (Original Score), Achievement in Music (Original Song) (Two Nominations), Achievement in Sound Editing, Achievement in Sound Mixing and Adapted Screenplay.