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May 14, 2012 1:24 PM

Antony denies weakening of the Navy's air combat capability

Defence Minister A.K. Antony has today denied any weakening of the Navy's air combat capability because its existing aircraft carrier is ageing and the replacement is getting delayed. In reply to a question he informed the Lok Sabha today that the combat capability of Sea Harriers has been enha...

May 14, 2012 1:21 PM

UTs to promote capacity addition in the power sector

The Centre is providing financial incentives to States and Union territories. UTs to promote capacity addition in the power sector. These include zero custom duty to import of equipments for the power projects, benefit to the domestic bidders for the projects and Income tax benefits.?This was inform...

May 14, 2012 1:20 PM

CBI files cases for unauthorised constructions in Secunderabad Cantt

The CBI has filed a case against the officials of the Secunderabad Cantonment Board who allegedly conspired with the builders to put up unauthorised constructions in the Cantonment area. Defence Minister A.K. Antony informed in the Lok Sabha today that there are about 1187 unauthorised constructions...

May 14, 2012 1:06 PM

ND Tiwari restrains from leaving India until DNA test

Veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari was today asked by the Delhi High Court to inform it within two days whether he wants to voluntarily give his blood sample for a DNA test in a paternity suit or police force be used for obtaining it.The court also restrained Tiwari from leaving the country till he ...

May 14, 2012 12:59 PM

Consultations held for comprehensive electoral reforms, says govt

The government has conducted regional consultations with various stakeholders to carry out comprehensive electoral reforms. These consultations were held at Bhopal, Kolkata , Mumbai, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Bengalore and Guwahati with stakeholders including leaders of different political parties, legis...

May 14, 2012 12:11 PM

Six CISF jawans killed in Dantewada naxal ambush

In Chattisgarh, six jawans of Central Industrial Security Force and their civilian driver were killed in a naxal attack in Dantewada district last evening. Police sources said, a team of the CISF jawans were traveling in a vehicle when naxalites opened fire at them near Kirandool mines area at aroun...

May 14, 2012 9:31 AM

Khullar named new TRAI chief with 3-year term

Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar has been appointed as the new chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India for a three-year term. He will take over as TRAI Chairman today. A 1975 batch IAS officer of Delhi cadre, Mr Khullar will succeed JS Sarma, whose tenure ended yesterday.As Commerce Se...

May 14, 2012 9:26 AM

Govt denies report on Army Chief's letter leakage issue

The government has denied a news agency report that a senior officer in the Cabinet Secretariat was responsible for the leakage of Army Chief Gen VK Singh's confidential letter to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on shortage of equipment and ammunition. An official release said in New Delhi las...

May 14, 2012 9:22 AM

Programme on immovable property to be aired today

The News Services Division of All India Radio in its weekly "PUBLIC SPEAK" programme today night will bring you a discussion on "BAN ON TRANSITION OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY THROUGH GPA." This can be heard on FM Gold Channel and additional frequencies at 9.30 p.m. Listeners can ask questions to the exper...

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