Govt keeping eye on Chinese works in border areas
Government on Wednesday said that special attention is being paid to Chinese infrastructure development in border regions and necessary steps have been taken to address national security concerns through development of rail, roads and air fields in such areas.
Govt bows to Oppn pressure, puts FDI in retail on hold
Bowing to intense pressure from within and outside, government on Wednesday announced suspension of its decision to allow FDI in retail, bringing Parliament back to business after nine days of logjam.
Pakistan’s ISI continues to support LeT, Jaish, Hijbul: Govt
The government on Tuesday said Pakistan's spy agency ISI continues to support various terrorist outfits to spread violence in India.
Govt roping in ex-Army men to tackle Maoists
Government is roping in all kinds of expertise, including that from the Army, to train and enhance the capabilities of paramilitary forces like CRPF and BSF, a top officer said on Tuesday.
Ilyas Kashmiri plotting to target India: Govt
The Centre on Wednesday said intelligence inputs have suggested that Al Qaeda and one of its dreaded terrorists Ilyas Kashmiri were planning to target India.
Lokpal Bill to be introduced by August 3: Government
The much talked about Lokpal Bill will be introduced in the Lok Sabha by August 3 and it will be government’s endeavour to ensure its early passage, if possible in the month-long Monsoon Session itself.
Government to decide on JPC: DMK
The DMK on Tuesday left it to the government to decide whether or not to constitute a Joint Parliamentary Committee to probe the 2G spectrum allocation, saying it would abide by the decision.
Oppo. misleading people on JPC issue: Govt
As its efforts to broker peace with opposition parties came a cropper, the government on Monday claimed that their demand for JPC probe into 2G spectrum scam was "politically motivated" and accused th
Telecom firms told to pay up
New Delhi, Nov. 19: Coming down on the new telecom companies which got spectrum cheaply in 2008, the government is now likely to ask them to shell more money. However, the government is unlikely to ca
Govt misusing CBI to implicate RSS leaders: Advani
Senior BJP leader L.K.