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April 25, 2012 1:51 PM

New Delhi asks Islamabad to curb anti-India terror activities

New Delhi has asked Islamabad to curb anti-India terror activities originating from its soil to support and sustain the progress in bilateral relations. Making a statement in the Lok Sabha on the recent visit of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, External Affairs Minister S.M Krishna said, Prime M...

April 25, 2012 1:51 PM

RS adjourned for the day following death of sitting member, B B Tiwari

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day today following the death of a sitting member, B B Tiwari of Samajwadi Party. The veteran SP leader and five time Member of Parliament died due to cardiac arrest. Mr. Tiwari took oath as a member in the House yesterday. Making an obituary reference in the Ho...

April 25, 2012 1:41 PM

Govt assures to pursue allegation of bribery in defence deal

The Defence Minister A K Antony has assured that the government will pursue the allegation of bribery in a defence deal to acquire 12 helicopters for Very Very Important Persons, VVIPs. Talking to reporters outside Parliament, Mr Antony said, serious action will be taken if anything mischievous is f...

April 25, 2012 1:33 PM

New Delhi asks Islamabad to curb anti-India terror activities

New Delhi has asked Islamabad to curb anti-India terror activities originating from its soil to support and sustain the progress in bilateral relations. Making a statement in the Lok Sabha on the recent visit of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, External Affairs Minister S.M Krishna said, Prime M...

April 25, 2012 1:07 PM

ISRO proposess to undertake Mars Mission in October-November, 2013

The Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO, has proposed to undertake a Mars Orbiter Mission in October-November, 2013. It will be India's first step towards exploring the planet Mars. The proposal is currently under examination for government approval. Giving this information in the Lok Sabh...

April 25, 2012 1:07 PM

Govt takes measures to tackle corruption

The government has taken several measures to tackle the menace of corruption. These measures include reduction in pension up to 33 per cent of the government employee against whom major penalty of compulsory retirement has beem initiated, introduction of the Public Procurement Bill 2012 in the Parli...

April 25, 2012 1:05 PM

RS adjourned for the day following death of sitting member, B B Tiwari

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day today following the death of a sitting member, B B Tiwari of Samajwadi Party. The veteran SP leader and five time Member of Parliament died due to cardiac arrest. Mr. Tiwari took oath as a member in the House yesterday. Making an obituary reference in the Ho...

April 25, 2012 12:27 PM

12th Plan to focus on better connectivity in North-East: Montek

The Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia said, the thrust of the 12th Plan will be to ensure better surface and air connectivity in the eight North-Eastern states. He said, the works of road connectivity will continue despite geographical odds and natural impediments. Possi...

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