The government of India is planning to revive the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), a project conceived by the UPA government in 2012 but vehemently opposed by then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi. The idea was earlier shelved after state government’s raised an opposition. However, according to sources Union[Read More…]
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UPA era defence deal under US scanner
A $208 million UPA government era deal for Brazilian aircraft manager Embraer’s jets has come under the US authorities’ scanner for alleged kickbacks being paid to secure the contract. A deal was signed upon in 2008 between the Brazilian aircraft manager and DRDO for three aircrafts equipped with indigenous radars[Read More…]
People chant Arhar Modi, not har har Modi: Rahul Gandhi
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi attacked the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government on Thursday in the Lok Sabha saying it has forgotten its promises, none of which have been fulfilled in the last two years. On the issue of rising prices of pulses, potatoes and tomatoes, he challenged the government to[Read More…]