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December 9, 2010 12:17 PM

Parliament adjourned for consecutive 20th day over JPC probe in 2G scam

The opposition demand for a JPC probe into 2G spectrum scam continued to rock both houses of Parliament for the 20th working day in a row today. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned for an hour after the two houses assembled for the day following uproar over the issue. While the Rajya Sa...

December 9, 2010 9:58 AM

Agni-II plus missile maiden test flight likely to be tested today

The maiden flight test of Agni-II plus missile is likely to be conducted from Wheeler Island of Dhamra in Odisha Coast today. The new series Agni-II plus, a surface-to-surface missile, is capable of carrying nuclear warheads and can strike targets within a range of 2,500 to 3,000 km. The new missile...

December 9, 2010 9:48 AM

PM advocates relook at pension scheme for old artists

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh advocated a re-look at the pension scheme for old artistes and favoured creation of a national fund which should be flexible to accommodate their needs.Dr Singh, who met a group of eminent musicians in New Delhi and listened to their grievances and suggestions, also ask...

December 9, 2010 9:47 AM

Govt. forms core group to develop automotive sector

The Government has formed a core group to develop a curriculum for vocational training for automotive sector.Talking to reporters in New Delhi, the HRD Minister Kapil Sibal said that the core group will give its recommendations to the MHRD in three months regarding the course curriculum which is nee...

December 9, 2010 9:41 AM

India Telecom-2010 event kicks off today

India Telecom- 2010, kicks off in New Delhi today. The theme of the fifth edition of the event is Broadband for All. The three day event aims at promoting the opportunities in the Telecom sector for boosting country's economic growth and attracting further FDI.AIR correspondent reports, the event wi...

December 8, 2010 9:12 PM

India to resist any attempt to bring black carbon within UNFCCC: Ramesh

India will resist any attempt to bring black carbon within the ambit of the UN framework convention on climate change negotiations. Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said at Cancun, where the UN talks on Climate Change are on, that India is not a major carbon emitter. Agreeing that Black carbon is ...

December 8, 2010 9:08 PM

Varanasi blast failure of State Government's intelligence: Chidambaram

Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has said the Varanasi blast was the failure of the State Government's intelligence agencies. Talking to media persons at Varanasi after visiting the blast site and the injured this afternoon, he said the Centre has given a specific advisory two times to the St...

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