New Delhi, Sep 11 : The Union Cabinet today approved a Rs. 500 crore special scheme which will be launched by the government during the 11th Plan in the Naxal-affected states.
The Centrally sponsored scheme was approved today at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, an official spokesperson said.
For the current financial year, Rs. 100 crore has been earmarked for the scheme.
Washington - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is to visit US President George W Bush September 25, the White House said Thursday.
The announcement came as the Bush administration prepared to submit the nuclear cooperation deal with India for congressional approval.
In a statement announcing Singh's visit, Bush said he was "pleased" to give formal approval to the US-India Agreement for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation and "looked forward" to working with Congress to ensure passage.
Washington, Sep 11 : US President George W Bush has invited Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Washington on September 25.
Sources have revealed that Bush hopes to get the nuclear deal through Congress by the time Manmohan Singh visits America and will then go on to sign the deal.
New Delhi, Sept. 11 : President Pratibha Patil and Vice President Hamid Ansari today greeted the nation on the occasion of Onam, which is being celebrated tomorrow.
In her m message, Patil said on the auspicious occasion of Onam, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens.
"May this unique festival, coinciding with the harvest season, bring happiness and prosperity to their lives and reaffirm our pride in the composite culture of India," she added.
New Delhi, Sep 11 : The Union Cabinet today approved a Rs. 500 crore special scheme which will be launched by the government during the 11th Plan in the Naxal-affected states.
Washington - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is to visit US President George W Bush September 25, the White House said Thursday.
New Delhi, Sep 11 : Inflation fell for the th
Washington, Sep 11 : US President George W Bush has invited Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Washington on September 25.
New Delhi, Sept 11 : The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for the signing and ratification of the Extradition Treaty between India and Iran.
New Delhi, Sept. 11 : President Pratibha Patil and Vice President Hamid Ansari today greeted the nation on the occasion of Onam, which is being celebrated tomorrow.
