Demilitarised zone in Kargil yet to materialise
With both the armies locked in an eyeball to eyeball confrontation in certain sectors of the LoC in Kargil, the proposed confidence-building measure (CBM) of a one-km demilitarised zone has made little headway.

Two types of missiles nearing production stage, says Kalam
In a major boost to India's indigenisation programme in defence, two types of missiles, electronic warfare systems and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) will reach production stage this year.

HC stays CAT order on pay parity to assistants
The Delhi High Court has stayed an order of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) recommending equal pay scales to assistants working in ministries and subordinate offices of the Central Government.

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