Antony to keel first aircraft carrier

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• Defence Minister A.K. Antony will lay the keel for country’’s first indigenous aircraft carrier or air defence ship (ADS) at the Cochin Shipyard’’s construction dock in Kerala today, marking the launch of the first phase of building the 40,000 tonne aircraft carrier. [..]

More judges soon: Defence Minister A.K. Antony

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• The Union government will take steps for the recruitment of more judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts considering the pendency of cases in various courts, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said. [..]

Congress accepts resignation of Margaret Alva

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• Taking a strong stance towards the public display of resentment by senior party leaders, the Congress on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Margaret Alva from the post of general secretary. Moreover, to send the message loud and clear regarding unruliness, Alva was also dropped from the Congress Working Committee and Central Election Committee. [..]

Govt. may mull new pay hike of Army

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• In the wake of wide spread discontent over the new pay hike cleared to the army personals this year. Union Defence Minister AK Antony said the Government is ready to consider a revise in the new hike. [..]