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- Nda Briefed On Nuclear Agreement (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2007)
As part of its efforts to evolve a political consensus on the civilian nuclear agreement with the United States, the Manmohan Singh Government on Thursday briefed senior National Democratic Alliance leaders.
- ‘Bjp’S Apprehensions Not Allayed Fully’ (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2007)
Despite Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s assurance to his predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee that the proposed Indo-US nuclear cooperation agreement would have no impact on the country's strategic programmes, former external affairs minister . . . .
- Bjp Echoes Left On N-Text (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2007)
The government pulled out its star team to brief the BJP on the nuclear deal it has just “frozen” with the US but the BJP has decided to reserve comment until it sees the text of the agreement.
- Indo-Us Nuclear Deal: Pm’S Assurance Has Least Effect On Opposition (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2007)
The BJP leaders on Thursday said that their apprehensions about the Indo-US nuclear deal have not been completely allayed despite the assurances given by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
- Bjp Reserves Its Comment On N-Deal But Praises Upa Negotiators For ‘Superb Job’ (Indian Express, Shishir Gupta, Jul 27, 2007)
For the record, the BJP, very much like the Left, reserved its comments on the successfully concluded 123 Indo-US agreement on the nuclear deal but Jaswant Singh, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, signalled a thaw on the issue complimenting . . . .
- Pratibha Patil Sworn In As President (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2007)
Pratibha Patil has become the country's first woman President. She was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan at a function in the Central Hall of Parliament House on Wednesday.
- Pratibha Calls For Inclusive Growth (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2007)
Breaking a male preserve and enjoying the unique distinction of being the country's first woman President, Pratibha Devisingh Patil as the Republic's "first citizen" stressed it should be "our combined endeavour to sustain the historically . . . .. . .
- Advani Takes Backseat; Mayawati, Mk In Front (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2007)
Advani, who led a vitriolic campaign against Pratibha Patil, sat in the fourth row along with Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and his party colleague Jaswant Singh.
- Pratibha Sworn In President (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2007)
Pratibha Patil was on Wednesday sworn in as the country's first woman President with a booming 21-gun salute welcoming her ascendancy as the 12th President of India.
- Cabinet Panels Okay 123 Text (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2007)
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) and the Cabinet Committee of Political Affairs (CCPA) held a joint meeting today and approved the text of the Indo-US civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, paving the way for simultaneous announcement of . . . .
- Kalam Heads For Date With His Teacher, Teaching (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2007)
room behind an old chapel on the premises of the 164-year-old St Joseph’s College, Tiruchy, holds a piece of history.
- Cabinet Panels Approve Text Of Nuclear Deal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2007)
A joint meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) and the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Wednesday approved the text of the ‘123’ civilian nuclear cooperation agreement arrived at between Indian and American negotiators . . . .
- Protocol Goes For A Toss As Pratibha Takes Oath (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2007)
Conventional protocol went for a six in Parliament during President Pratibha Patil's oath-taking ceremony. The most glaring of it was the sight of Leader of Opposition LK Advani sitting in the fourth row behind officials and Chief Ministers.
- New Prez Calls Self 'First Servant' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2007)
Sworn in as the country's first woman President with traditional pomp and grandeur, Pratibha Patil on Wednesday called for ending divisive tendencies like communalism and fighting terrorism.
- Pratibha Patil Sworn In President (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2007)
Pratibha Devisingh Patil became the first woman President of the country when she was administered the oath of office by the Chief Justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan in the Central Hall of Parliament at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday.
- Pratibha Patil Takes Oath (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2007)
Ms Pratibha Patil was sworn in on Wednesday as the country’s first woman President at a glittering function held in the historic Central Hall of Parliament.
- Panels Clear N-Deal, Left Wants To See Text (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2007)
The Indo-US nuclear deal received the first formal — and easy — seal of approval within the country today with the cabinet committees on political affairs and security clearing it after the Prime Minister briefed them.
- Heavens Open Up To Greet Patil (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2007)
The heavens opened up to welcome the nation’s first woman president, Mrs Pratibha Patil. A sharp shower swept the Capital’s streets and cooled Parliament House shortly before she went to the historic Central Hall to be sworn in as India’s 12th President.
- I’Ll Always Be With You, Says Kalam (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 25, 2007)
Bidding adieu to his “beautiful and eventful” five years in Rashtrapati Bhavan, outgoing President APJ Abdul Kalam on Tuesday urged Indians to build a developed society where poverty did not exist, neither did illiteracy nor crimes against women . . . .
- ‘123 Agreement Preserves India’S Right To Reprocess Spent Fuel... Should Set At Rest Concerns Of Political & Scientific Communities’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 25, 2007)
The finalisation of the 123 Agreement between India and the United States marks the culmination of a two year intense effort to structurally transform the relationship between the two countries.
- The Right's Wrongs (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Jul 25, 2007)
PUBLISHED on May 15 this year, this book makes a timely appearance.
- Manmohans Image - Less Bright Than Before (Deccan Herald, Amulya Ganguli, Jul 25, 2007)
Manmohan Singh became Prime Minister with a fund of goodwill based on his reputation for integrity.
- Shaken Bjp Suspends 5 Anti-Modi Mlas (Tribune, Satish Misra, Jul 24, 2007)
A crisis-ridden Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today sought to arrest growing dissidence in the party by suspending five known anti-Narendra Modi MLAs in Gujarat.
- Mps Give Kalam Warm Send-Off (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2007)
Recognising his strong commitment to the country's defence programme and his vision of making India a developed nation by 2020, members of Parliament on Monday gave President A P J Abdul Kalam a warm send-off at the end of his five-year term.
- Kalam An Icon Of Younger Generation: Somnath (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2007)
Sharing A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2020, members of Parliament on Monday lauded and recognised the outgoing President’s unique efforts at engaging the people “in a dialogue on development and a . . . .
- Government Begins Selling Nuclear Deal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2007)
CCPA to examine details on July 25
Prime Minister speaks to Sonia Gandhi, Yechury
Government ready for a debate on the deal in Parliament
- Friend In Need (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Jul 24, 2007)
The state visit of Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to India coincided with the celebrations of the 35th anniversary of the commencement of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
- 'Dalit' Twist To Textbook Row (Pioneer, Sandhya Jain, Jul 24, 2007)
India's internal affairs are increasingly witnessing an interventionist American nexus.
- Can’T Find A Nominee? Dial Najma (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2007)
Until Saturday, the BJP had no candidate for Vice-President in sight.
- In Disarray (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 24, 2007)
As usual, the media are to blame. It seems now that Najma Heptullah is proud to be the Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidate for vice-president, and she never did refuse to take part in a “token” contest. It was only the distortion of a television channel.
- Ansari, Najma File Nominations (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2007)
United Progressive Alliance-Left candidate Mohammad Hamid Ansari and National Democratic Alliance nominee Najma Heptulla on Monday filed their nomination papers for the August 10 Vice-Presidential election.
- Words Should Stand The Test Of Time (Hindu, Anita Joshua, Jul 23, 2007)
Starting as a lecturer at the Department of History in the University of Calcutta, Rudrangshu Mukherjee moved into journalism 12 years later.
- Nda Pits Najma Against Ansari, Masood (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2007)
The Opposition National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday decided to field former Rajya Sabha deputy chairperson Najma Heptullah as its vice-presidential candidate.
- Coalition Presidency (Tribune, Devi Cherian, Jul 23, 2007)
Never before in the history of India has the public seen so much lobbying or throwing of dirt in a presidential election.
- Let A Million Schools And Colleges Bloom! (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, Jul 23, 2007)
This government has eighteen months left in office and it isn’t looking good. Measured by almost any parameter it gets less than five out of ten. Examine its primary duty of national security and the landscape fills up with jihadis and Naxalites . . .
- India Insisted On Refuel For Reactors’ Lifetime (Hindu, T.S. Subramanian, Jul 23, 2007)
New Delhi made it clear to Washington that linking fuel supplies to a nuclear test was not acceptable
U.S. insistence on a ban on nuclear test was more of a sentimental issue for India
There was the question of what India would do if China or Pakista
- Nda Nominee Is Najma Heptulla (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Jul 23, 2007)
The National Democratic Alliance on Sunday announced that the former Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, Najma Heptulla, will be its Vice-Presidential candidate.
- Nda Fields Najma Heptullah For V-P Poll (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2007)
Setting the stage for a triangular contest in the vice-presidential elections scheduled for August 10, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) today named former Rajya Sabha deputy chairperson Najma Heptullah as its candidate for the august office.
- A Toast To The Victor (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jul 23, 2007)
It is arrogance, or sheer stupidity. Or worse still, a combination of both, laced with complete indifference to public opinion.
- A Toast To The Victor (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jul 21, 2007)
It is arrogance, or sheer stupidity. Or worse still, a combination of both, laced with complete indifference to public opinion.
- Sc, St Mps Push For Nda's Charanjit Singh Atwal (Pioneer, Yogesh Vajpeyi, Jul 21, 2007)
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and NDA convener George Fernandes on Friday stepped up their search for a suitable candidate of the Opposition alliance even as the ruling UPA announced that it would field National Minorities Commission . . . .
- Nda Plans To Field Its Candidate For V-P Post (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 20, 2007)
Persisting that the results of Thursday's presidential election could be "surprising", the NDA leaders have decided to field their candidate for the election to the post of the Vice-President.
- ‘Blair’S Bedroom Was Bugged During 2001 Delhi Visit’ (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 20, 2007)
Bugs were detected in the hotel suite of the then British Prime Minister Tony Blair in 2001 during his official visit to New Delhi, a trip that was added to his schedule only at the insistence of the then Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee.
- Go For Consensus (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 20, 2007)
The most bitter presidential election campaign ever witnessed in India, forced on the nation by a recalcitrant Congress, whose 'high command' placed its false prestige over that of the highest constitutional office, and the politically bankrupt . . . .
- Jayalalitha Breaks Ranks With Unpa (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 20, 2007)
The last-minute turnaround was attributed in political circles to appeal by the BJP to the AIADMK to support its candidate and Vice-President B S Shekhawat.
- Nda Rules Out Consensus (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 20, 2007)
A consensus is now not possible on the Vice-Presidential post, according to BJP Vice-President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.
- Jaya Does U-Turn To Save Face At Home (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 20, 2007)
In a bizarre twist to the presidential poll, AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa on Thursday claimed her party’s MLAs and MPs had decided to vote on their own and that she was not aware of their sudden decision.
- An English Spinner (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 20, 2007)
Alastair Campbell, “prince of spin”, knew a thing or two about surveillance.
- Advani: Congress Had Come For Consensus On Shekhawat (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 19, 2007)
BJP leader L K Advani today claimed the Congress had first come with a proposal to field Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat as a consensus candidate in the presidential election to deny a second term to incumbent A P J Abdul Kalam.
- Senas Decision Was A Jolt: Advani (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 19, 2007)
Senior BJP leader L K Advani on Wednesday admitted that ally Shiv Sena’s decision to support UPA-Left presidential candidate Pratibha Patil and the Third Front’s move to abstain in today’s election were a “jolt” to his party.
- Jd(s) Not To Vote In Presidential Poll (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 19, 2007)
The Janata Dal (Secular) on Wednesday ended speculation on its stand on the presidential election as it declared it would support neither the UPA nor the NDA.
- Double Blow To Bjp On Poll-Eve (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 19, 2007)
Rebel BJP MLA Dhiru Gajera’s appeal to other dissidents to vote for Pratibha Patil in the presidential poll has unsettled the party, in Ahmedabad and Delhi.
- Time To Define Secularism (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 19, 2007)
Nepotism, corruption and patriotism (or lack of it) are issues that have been emphasised in the debates and campaigns surrounding the two aspirants – Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and former Rajasthan governor Pratibha Patil . . . .
- Bjp’S Dilemma: To Contest Or Not (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Jul 19, 2007)
With defeat almost certain in the Presidential poll, a significant section of the Bharatiya Janata Party leadership has expressed its view that the party should keep out of the election for Vice-President.
- Shiv Sena's Decision Was A Jolt: Advani (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 19, 2007)
Senior BJP leader L K Advani on Wednesday admitted that ally Shiv Sena's decision to support UPA-Left presidential candidate Pratibha Patil and the Third Front's move to abstain in Thursday's election were a "jolt" to his party.
- Fading Saffron (Tribune, Amulya Ganguli, Jul 18, 2007)
A defeat invariably undermines the position of the party chief. Nor is it unusual for inner-party groups opposed to him to take advantage of his discomfiture to run him down.
- Sushma Urges Unpa To Reconsider Decision (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2007)
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday welcomed the Election Commission’s ruling on BJP leader L.K. Advani’s petition in relation to the United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) decision to abstain from voting in the July 19 . .. .
- A Presidential Poll In The Coalition Age (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Jul 18, 2007)
The urge of political parties to extract victories from electoral defeats has prevented them from thinking about how to protect high constitutional offices from allegations that rob them of their prestige.
- Isi Could Monitor Vajpayee’S Movements, Says Book (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2007)
The elite Special Protection Group (SPG) guarding Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee when he was prime minister had erroneously bought an American communication device that could be read by Pakistan’s ISI spy agency, a book by a former Indian sleuth has claimed.
- A Borderline Solution (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 17, 2007)
As far as stumbling blocks go, the real estate dispute involving the state of Jammu and Kashmir has long become part and parcel of India-Pakistan relations.
- Swadeshi Is Not Against Imports, Investments (Asian Age, YASHWANT SINHA, Jul 17, 2007)
My understanding of swadeshi goes far beyond narrow considerations. To me, swadeshi means making India economically self-reliant and strong, making India economically secure.
- Unpa Moots Name Of Rasheed Masood For Vice-President (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2007)
Taking a lead over the other political formations, Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh on Monday announced the name of Rasheed Masood as the United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) candidate for the post of Vice-President of India.
- Despatches From Pakistan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2007)
Reflections on the author’s eventful three-year journalistic stint in Pakistan
- A View From North Block (Hindu, Harish Khare , Jul 17, 2007)
Memoir relating the inside story of the reforms and the opposition that tried to derail the process.
- Book Hits Raw Delhi Nerve (Asian Age, Rashme Sehgal, Jul 17, 2007)
The Special Protection Group committed a major security breach during Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee’s tenure as Prime Minister by opting to buy a communications system whose encryption device was developed by an American company.
- Shekhawat Declares Assets, Cong Red-Faced (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2007)
NDA-backed presidential nominee Bhairon Singh Shekhawat’s declaration of his assets on Friday has put the Congress in a spot. UPA presidential nominee Pratibha Patil’s campaign managers have been left fumbling for explanations
- Vajpayee Seeks Votes For Shekhawat (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2007)
In sharp contrast to his party colleague L K Advani's letter to voters in presidential elections, former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee today sought support from all MPs and MLAs for NDA-backed candidate . . . .
- Shekhawat, Wife Declare Assets (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI and SUNNY SEBASTIAN , Jul 14, 2007)
In an attempt to gain the moral high ground, NDA’s Presidential nominee Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on Friday declared his assets and liabilities that showed his wife Suraj Kanwar as better off than him.
- Widow Moves Hc Against Pratibha (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2007)
The widow of a slain Jalgaon Congress leader has approached the Bombay High Court seeking interrogation of Pratibha Patil and her brother G N Patil in the murder case.
- Flying Boxes (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 14, 2007)
A Sense of traditional ceremony about elections to a largely ceremonial post may not seem amiss.
- This Presidential Poll Important For Future Of Democracy: Vajpayee, Fernandes (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2007)
Giving impetus to Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat's campaign, former Prime Atal Bihari Vajpayee and NDA convener George Fernandes on Monday said UPA's unprincipled opposition to a . . . .
- Atal, George Canvass For Shekhawat (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2007)
In a joint letter, minus the critical undertones of Mr L K Advani’s earlier letter, Mr Atal Bihari Vajapyee and Mr Georger Fernandes today appealed to Electoral College members to vote for Mr Bhairon Singh Shekhawat reminding them about the likely . . .
- In An Imperfect World (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Jul 13, 2007)
There are many law-abiding Britons who want nothing more than to be left alone to get on with their lives.
- Confessions Of The Real Yashwant (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Jul 13, 2007)
Yashwant Sinha cannot be faulted if he has not heard of Lord Mancroft. He would, however, find a study of Lord Jowitt very instructive.
- Karunanidhi Scoffs At Bjp Bid To Garner Jaya’S Support (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 13, 2007)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi has described the BJP’s move to seek AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa’s support for NDA-backed presidential candidate Bhairon Singh Shekhawat as “laughable”.
- Cong Builds Where Bjp Failed To Shine (Telegraph, DHIRENDRA K. JHA, Jul 13, 2007)
The BJP had showcased the sensex and flyovers; the Congress will talk of village roads, water and jobs. And where India Shining had failed, the Manmohan Singh government hopes Building India would succeed.
- Appeal For Conscience Vote (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 13, 2007)
Former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and NDA convenor George Fernandes would make a "joint appeal" to MPs and MLAs across the country for a "conscience vote" (in favour of vice-president and independent presidential candidate Bhairon . . . .
- Lessons Of Lal Masjid (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jul 11, 2007)
As the Lal Masjid saga moved to its endgame on Monday, the clergy represented by Wifaqul Madaris of the Deobandi school of thought decided to split from the Musharraf government.
- Jaitley Launches Website Against Pratibha Patil (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2007)
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday intensified its campaign against Pratibha Patil, launching a website and releasing a booklet on its allegations on the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Presidential candidate.
- Dignitaries Bid Adieu To Chandra Shekhar (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2007)
The mortal remains of the former Prime Minister were consigned to the flames with full state honours
Chandra Shekhar had been fighting a prolonged battle with cancer
He breathed his last in New Delhi on Sunday
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