Difficult to block porn sites, SC told
New Delhi: Government on Friday told the Supreme Court that it is difficult to block international porn sites in the country and sought more time to consult various ministries to find a solution. Its plea for holding wider consultations came after the apex court pulled up the Government for taking such a long time in dealing with a “serious” issue.
Vietnam pitches for India’s greater role
New Delhi: Notwithstanding China’s sensitivities, Vietnam on Friday pitched for India’s greater presence in South East Asia politically and economically. Welcoming India’s commitment and engagement with ASEAN, Vietnam’s Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said “we all want to see more of India’s presence in Southeast Asia, not only politically, but also economically.”
Afghan Parliament to be ready by December
New Delhi: Afghan Parliament, the landmark Rs 700-crore project undertaken by the CPWD, will be ready by December this year as major works are nearing completion. The core area and functional area of the Afghan Parliament are expected to be operational by December 2013, said CPWD Director General VK Gupta here on Friday.
Science min for 8-fold hike in plan investment
New Delhi: Union Science and Technology Minister on Friday said while the size of the 12th Plan for S&T sector has been estimated with a public investment of Rs 1,20,430 crore an approximately eight-fold increase from the current investment would become necessary in the engagement of the private sector into R&D.
Focus on sustainable development: Vyas
New Delhi: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Girija Vyas on Friday called upon the CPWD to focus on sustainable development and conserve natural resources like water with efficient usage while constructing the buildings.
SC dismisses IPS officer Pandey’s plea
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the plea of senior Gujarat IPS officer PP Pandey, an absconder in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan alleged fake encounter case, challenging CBI probe in the case.
PM justify NlC disinvestment
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday wrote a letter to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa justifying the proposed 5 per cent disinvestment of the Neyveli lignite Corporation and said that if the State Government wants to buy the equity it should nominate a senior officer to coordinate with the Department of Disinvestment and SEBI in this regard.