Manmohan Singh inaugurates international meet on peaceful uses of atomic energySeptember 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today inaugurated the three-day international conference on 'Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy.'
Organised by the Department of Atomic Energy in association with the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Indian Nuclear Society, the conference will discuss various options to contribute towards a road map for the growth of nuclear energy and its peaceful uses.
PM to chair all-CM meet on internal security todayAugust 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will preside a conference of all Chief Ministers here today to discuss issues like Naxal violence, activities of Pakistan-based terror outfits and situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast. Dr. Singh is likely to discuss in detail security situation in the country and measures to be adopted to maintain law and order with the CMs of all the States of the country.
PM to chair all-CM meet on internal security tomorrowAugust 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will preside a conference of all Chief Ministers here tomorrow to discuss issues like Naxal violence, activities of Pakistan-based terror outfits and situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast. Dr. Singh is likely to discuss in detail security situation in the country and measures to be adopted to maintain law and order with the CMs of all the States of the country.
PM to chair all-CM meet on internal securityAugust 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will preside a conference of all Chief Ministers in the national capital on August 17 to discuss issues like Naxal violence, activities of Pakistan-based terror outfits and situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast. Dr. Singh is likely to discuss in detail security situation in the country and measures to be adopted to maintain law and order with the CMs of all the States of the country.
India to discuss AF-Pak with US, says Taliban remains a threat to world peaceJune 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Defence Minister A K Anthony on Thursday said that the Taliban remains a threat to world peace and he will discuss the overall security scenario in Afghanistan-Pakistan with US National Security Adviser General James Jones, who is scheduled to visit India today. The Defence Minister further said that that the situation in Pakistan is bad and there is a lot of turmoil, which is of great concern.
A K Antony assures armed forces of adequate funds for modernizationJune 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI J - Defence Minister A K Antony has assured the top brass that funds will never be a constraint for the modernisation of the Armed Forces and their welfare. Antony, however, asked them to improve efficacy and efficiency of delivery mechanisms at all levels and sought the cooperation of all senior officials to eradicate corruption and urged them to ensure 'impeccable honesty, integrity and transparency in all transactions'.
Pakistani Taliban a threat to India: AntonyJune 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Taliban operating in Pakistan pose a "real threat" to India, the region and the world, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Thursday.
Antony warns of threat from Pakistani TalibanJune 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Holding that the Taliban in Pakistan posed a "real threat" to India, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Thursday that since terrorists were still operating from the other side, India could not afford to lower its guard along the western border, especially in Jammu and Kashmir.
A K Antony assures armed forces of adequate fund for modernizationJune 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI J - Defence Minister A K Antony assured the top brass that funds will never be a constraint for the modernisation of the Armed Forces and their welfare. Antony however asked them on improving efficacy and efficiency of our delivery mechanisms at all levels and sought the cooperation of all senior officials to eradicate corruption and urged them to ensure 'impeccable honesty, integrity and transparency in all transactions'.
Top commanders to discuss India's war fighting capabilitiesJune 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Better coordination and strengthening the war fighting capabilities of the army, the navy and the air force will be high on the agenda as the Indian military's top brass begins a two-day conference here Thursday that Defence Minister A.K. Antony will inaugurate.
Peace process on hold till Pakistan acts against terror: AntonyApril 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India will not take the sub-continental peace process forward until Pakistan acts against the terrorists operating from its territory, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Monday.
Navy commanders meet to review coastal security in Visakhapatnam todayApril 13th, 2009 VISAKHAPATNAM - Naval commanders will meet in the port city of Visakhapatnam today to review the coastal security situation. The commanders are likely to talk about the special security measures laid down by the government.
Navy to hold meeting to review coastal security on MondayApril 12th, 2009 VISAKHAPATNAM - Naval commanders will meet in the port city of Visakhapatnam on Monday to review the coastal security situation. The commanders are likely to talk about the special security measures laid down by the government.
India needs National Milk Vision 2020: KalamFebruary 6th, 2009 PANAJI - India needs to actively pursue a National Milk Vision 2020 in an integrated manner if it is to hold its position as a global milk production giant, former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam said here Saturday.
Gujarat diamond units form new state-level forumJanuary 18th, 2009 AHMEDABAD - Owners of diamond cutting and processing units across Gujarat Monday floated a new organisation to represent them in a more unified manner and put greater pressure on the central government to heed them. So far, the Surat Diamond Association was the representative group of diamond cutters, traders and polishers, taking up issues such as mass employment and closure of units.