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August 25, 2010 4:34 PM

Air force version of BrahMos missile to be tested in 2012

Dr. A Sivathanu Pillai, CEO and MD of BrahMos Aerospace and Chief Controller from Defence Research Lab DRDO says that the air force version of BrahMos cruise missile will be ready by 2012. Speaking to the media persons in Bangaluru on Wednesday, Pillai said tests are conducted to mount Brahmos super...

August 25, 2010 3:13 PM

Civil Nuclear Liability Bill tabled in LS

Government today introduced the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill, 2010 which will allow India after its passage to undertake civil nuclear commerce with 45 odd countries. Introducing the bill in the Lok Sabha, the Minister for State for Science and Technology, Prithviraj Chavan said that the ...

August 25, 2010 2:46 PM

Self reliance in defence equipment production on anvil: Govt

The government today informed the Rajya Sabha that self reliance in defence equipment production is on the anvil. Replying to questions in the House, Defence minister A K Antony said at present 70 per cent defence equipment is being imported from other countries. He said keeping in view the potentia...

August 25, 2010 2:22 PM

Bill to raise retirement age of HC Judges introduced in LS

A Constitutional Amendment Bill proposing to raise the retirement age of High Court Judges from 62 to 65 years was introduced in the Lok Sabha today. The bill, introduced by the Law and Justice Minister, Dr. M. Veerappa Moily, will help in clearing the pendency of cases in High Courts.

August 25, 2010 2:21 PM

Delegation of BJP, Akali Dal leaders meet President

A delegation of BJP and Akali Dal leaders today met the President Mr. Pratibha Devisingh Patil and submitted a memorandum following threats to Sikhs in Kashmir valley. Talking to reporters after the meeting Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal of Akali Dal said that they urged for a response to the situation wit...

August 25, 2010 2:21 PM

Arms Amendment Bill, 2010 introduced in LS

The government today introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha aimed at ensuring that Arms licences are issued to the bonafied persons after due verifications. The Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2010, introduced by the Home Minister, Mr. P Chidamabaram also provides for more specific procedure for the grant of lic...

August 25, 2010 2:20 PM

Govt takes initiatives for skill up gradation of youth

Government has taken several initiatives for skill up gradation of youth to enhance their employability. This includes launch of craftsman training scheme, apparent ship training ship and skill development initiatives. Replying a question in the Rajya Sabha the Labour and Employment Minister Mr. Mal...

August 25, 2010 2:20 PM

Measures being taken to protect interests of tobacco farmers: Anand Sharma

The government today said a series of measures are being taken to protect the interests of tobacco farmers. Replying questions, Commerce and Industry minister Anand Sharma said a fund has been instituted to help tobacco farmers. He said to increase the export potential of tobacco products, the Tobac...

August 25, 2010 2:02 PM

Civil Nuclear Liability Bill to be tabled in Parliament today

The Civil Nuclear Liability Bill will be the focus of attention in Parliament when it will meet today after a three day's break. Science and Technology Minister Prithvi Raj Chavan will introduce the bill in Lok Sabha for its consideration and passege. Several amendments will also be moved.In a ...

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