Fire Academy yet to take off
It has taken more than two decades for the Union Home Ministry to agree ``in principle'' for building a compound wall around the sprawling 43.35-acre land it has acquired here for the ambitious National Fire Academy project.

Vikrant virtually sunk as govt loses interest
After 2 years of flip-flops, the Vikrant is now headed for the scrapyard, with the state govt virtually deciding to back out of the Rs 80 crore project to convert it into a maritime museum. The Indian Navy over the payment of Rs 5 crore for immediately refurbishing the ship.

India can give missile technology to friendly nations -- Abdul Kalam
India can offer missile technology to friendly nations subject to govt approval, scientific advisor to the defence minister. "Some unique solutions in guidance and rocket propulsion systems and system engineering" could be given to friendly nations with govt approval.

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