Quicktakes

Armyman dies in explosion
INDORE: An Army personnel was killed and four others hurt when a hand grenade exploded during training at the Hema range of the Mhow cantonment area on Tuesday. Subedar Dayachand of Rajputana Rifles was killed on the spot when the grenade exploded in his hand, the police said.

Kargil grant
NEW DELHI: The Air Force has launched a special housing grant for the next of kin of Kargil martyrs as part of the Air Force Naval Housing Scheme. The grant of up to Rs 5 lakh forms part of the combined no profit-no loss scheme launched by the Navy and the Air Force to provide housing facilities to retired personnel.