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Castrol has strengthened its position in football by signing a prestigious six-year deal as a FIFA World Cup Sponsor until 2014.
The agreement awards the global lubricants company worldwide rights for the 2010 FIFA World CupT in South Africa, the 2014 FIFA World CupT in Brazil and the two FIFA Confederations Cups which fall within the 2007-2014 period.
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Samtel Display Systems manufacturer of avionic equipments and systems, today announced that the indigenous Multi Functional Displays (MFD), jointly developed with Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE) (DRDO) and manufactured by them have got clearance for flight testing from RCMA (Regional Centre for Military Airworthiness), and was subsequently followed by flight trials.
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The National Security Advisor (NSA) is presently examining all pros and cons of joint recommendations made by Defence, Communication & IT Ministries before release of Spectrum so that the issue of national security is not at all compromised.
Disclosing this at ASSOCHAM organized Conference on `WiMAX : Driver for Broadband in India’ here today, the Minister of State for Defence, Mr. M.M. Pallam Raju said that after the Ministry receives NSA’s observations, a decision on spectrum allocations would be taken accordingly.
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The unprecedented increase in non-aeronautical service charges and manifold hike in ATF (Aviation Turbine Fuel) have seriously threatened the survival of the domestic civil aviation industry and, therefore, ASSOCHAM has emphasized the need for a “survival package” including setting up of an Aviation Economic Regulator”.
Interacting with the media, the ASSOCHAM Civil Aviation Committee Chairman, Mr. Jagdish Gupta along with representatives from the Industry lamented that there has been huge increase in cost particularly in hangar, checking & ticketing counters and backup office spaces. Therefore, there is an urgent need for the third regulator, the “Aviation Economic Regulator” along with the DGCA (safety) and BCAS (security) regulators.
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There are no reports of any damage and loss of life in the earthquake, which hit the Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands at 1710 hrs. today. However, Dy. Commissioners in A&N Islands have been asked to closely watch the situation until tomorrow evening. No tsunami is likely due to earthquake. The Secretary (Border Management) in the Ministry of Home Affairs, spoke to the Lt. Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands about the situation.
A earthquake of 6.7 magnitude had its epicenter 113 km west of Port Blair.
The Third Indian Youth delegation led by Shri S.K.Arora, Secretary (Youth Affairs) will visit arch rival China from 29th June to 8th July, 2008 under Indo- China Youth Exchange Programme. During their stay in China, the 100 members delegation will visit Beijing -Guiyang – Fuzhou and Shanghai.
This year delegation comprises of youth representatives from nearly all the States and Union Territories of the country. It also includes a rich cultural troupe and Bhangra folk artists of Punjab who will bring joy and vibrancy not only amongst the youth delegates but also in the hearts of our Chinese host. The Youth delegation returns to the country on 10th July, 2008.
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From 30 June, international graduates who have studied in the UK will be free to seek employment for up to two years under Tier 1 of the Points Based System (PBS). This is twice the length of stay permitted under the old International Graduate Scheme (IGS) rules and allows the most able international graduates to find work in the UK without the need for a sponsor or work permit. The government is committed to facilitating the entry of skilled migrants and encouraging inward investment, both of which will benefit the UK economy. With effect from 30 June, Tier 1 of the PBS is also being extended to include Entrepreneurs and Investors.
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Grid connected renewable power has been a major focus area in the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy. By the end of the tenth plan period, the installed capacity of renewable power was about 12400 MW. This constitutes about 8.8% of the installed capacity. Wind Power has made significant contribution to this achievement by installed capacity to the tune of 8760 MW. These activities have mainly shown results in the states of Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Rajasthan. Wind Electric Generators of unit sizes between 225 KW to 1.65 MW has been deployed across the country. India now ranks 4th in Wind Power Generation in the world after Germany, Spain and USA.
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Sourav Ganguly capped a memorable comeback by becoming the first recipient of the Castrol Asian Cricketer of the Year Award at a function held in Karachi today.
Ganguly has had a series of successful innings since his return to the Indian cricket team during the South African tour of 2006-07. The Prince of Kolkata put together some outstanding batting performances during 2007 - his best innings being the 239 against Pakistan at Bangalore in December 2007. For his outstanding batting performance during the year, Sourav also received the overall Castrol Asian Batsman of the Year Award. The overall Castrol Asian Bowler of the Year Award was won by Muthiah Muralitharan who also entered the record book in 2007, becoming the highest wicket taker in test matches. The Castrol Asian Wicket Keeper / Fielder of the Year awards was won by Kamran Akmal.
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