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October 6, 2011 11:02 AM

Strategic partnership with India not directed against any country: Karzai

Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai has said that signing of the strategic partnership agreement with India is not directed against any country. Winding up his two-day visit to India, he said, the strategic partnership agreement between the two countries had only put in words what they have be...

October 6, 2011 10:44 AM

India pitches for early adoption of CCIT

India has strongly pitched for early adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism, CCIT. It has called upon the global community to focus on further strengthening the anti-terror legal framework and implement the Global Counter Terrorism Strategy in an integrated manner. Rajya...

October 6, 2011 10:25 AM

7 lakh additional Pre-Metric scholarships for minority communities

7 lakh additional fresh Pre-Metric scholarships for minority communities' students have been announced for the current fiscal. The target has been revised to 34 lakh. According to an official release, government has allocated 225 crore rupees more for the purpose taking the total amount to 600 crore...

October 6, 2011 10:20 AM

Foreign Secretary to visit Sri Lanka from tomorrow

Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai is leaving on a two day visit to Sri Lanka tomorrow. A host of global, regional and bilateral issues are expected to be discussed during the visit. He will hold discussions on bilateral relations, regional and global issues with his Sri Lankan counterpart Karunatillak...

October 6, 2011 10:18 AM

India proposed Indo-Japan science centre

India today proposed to Japan to set up a Indo-Japan science centre. Minister of State for Science and Technology Ashwani Kumar made the suggestion during his discussions with Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba. He also apprised Gemba of steps taken by India to strengthen safety measures at al...

October 6, 2011 10:17 AM

India developing doctrine for use of force in maritime security

India is developing a doctrine for use of force in maritime security beyond its shores. National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon said that New Delhi is in a position to make greater contribution in areas like maritime security. Delivering 16th Field Marshal K M Cariappa memorial lecture in on Wed...

October 6, 2011 10:10 AM

Dussehra celebrated across India

Dussehra festival marking the triumph of good over evil is being celebrated all over the country today. The President, Vice President and Prime Minister have greeted the people on the occasion. Mrs Pratibha Devisingh Patil said the festival should motivate the people to work whole-heartedly for the ...

October 6, 2011 9:42 AM

India developing doctrine for use of force in maritime security

India is developing a doctrine for use of force in maritime security beyond its shores. National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon said in New Delhi that New Delhi is in a position to make greater contribution in areas like maritime security. Delivering 16th Field Marshal K M Cariappa memorial lect...

October 6, 2011 8:53 AM

'Akash' cheapest tablet PC launched

The world's cheapest tablet Personal Computer, Askash costing 2,276 rupees was launched in New Delhi on Wednesday. It will be available at around half this price to students as part of government's programme to expand education through information technology. Unveiling the 7-inch touchscre...

October 5, 2011 10:11 PM

India pitches for early adoption of CCIT

India has strongly pitched for early adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism, CCIT. It has called upon the global community to focus on further strengthening the anti-terror legal framework and implement the Global Counter Terrorism Strategy in an integrated manner.Rajya ...

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