Most Important National events
India made public the agreement for civil nuclear cooperation with the United States which does not hinder its military nuclear programme and provides for uninterrupted supplies of fuel
Parliament adopted the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2007, with the Rajya Sabha approving it by a voice vote.
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Madhava Menon committee appointed by the Union Home Ministry on reforming the criminal justice system has suggested major changes, including multiple criminal codes based on the gravity of offence and setting up a separate national authority to deal with crimes impacting the country’s security
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Most inerportant National events
The British army presence in Northern Ireland named named “Operation Banner” for about 40 years ended. They faced accusations of pro-Protestant bias from the Catholic Irish Republican Army (IRA). British troops and the IRA often fought pitched battles, with both sides suffering heavy casualties.
Pakistan test fired Hatf-8, also named Ra’ad, developed a new air-launched cruise missile.
The majority of Maldivians have voted for the presidential system of Government in the referendum held .The outcome of the referendum is a victory for the Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom who advocated the presidential system.
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Source : thehindu.com
