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Articles 7721 through 7820 of 16899:
- Kerala Kerfuffle (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 25, 2006)
The crisis that grips one of the flagship states of the Communist movement is getting increasingly intractable.
- The Inner Voice (Statesman, RAVINDRA KUMAR, Mar 25, 2006)
Do not be surprised if Sonia Gandhi soon acquires an honorific that may not make much sense to her Italian relatives.
- All's Well That Ends Well (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 25, 2006)
Following the decision of the Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) to let the Leader of the Opposition in Kerala, V.S. Achuthanandan, contest the Assembly election, the Left Democratic Front will have an undisputed, if not . . .
- N.D. Tiwari Tables Bill To Amend Disqualification Act (Hindu, C.K. Chandramohan , Mar 25, 2006)
Opposition accuses Congress of not consulting them on the Bill
- Congress Workers Stage Demonstrations Against Bjp (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2006)
TNCC lauds Sonia for upholding moral and democratic values
- Chief Minister Locks Horns With L-G (Hindu, Sujay Mehdudia, Mar 25, 2006)
B.L. Joshi takes strong note of complaints over criteria of selecting MLAs for `foreign junkets'
- Vmc Passes Rs 452-Crore Budget (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2006)
Proposal to enhance property tax dropped
- Telangana Congress Mlas Meet, Discuss Go 610 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2006)
No objection to creation of supernumerary posts, says APCC chief
- Sonia Outwits The Bjp (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 24, 2006)
Takes advantage of a very bad situation
- Sonia Gandhi Quits Lok Sabha (Tribune, T R Ramachandran, Mar 24, 2006)
Also resigns as NAC chief
To contest again from Rae Bareli
- Maharaja's Heirs Offer To Give Up Part Of Palace Land (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
`Government should allow us to build a memorial and a commercial complex'
Jayachamaraja Wadiyar had five daughters of whom Gayatri Devi, the eldest, is no more
His only son, Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, has been fighting the Government . . .
- For Example (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 24, 2006)
Sonia Gandhi’s resignation from Parliament is an example of how political events sometimes get caught up in the law of unintended consequences.
- Us Lobbies For Nuclear Trade With India (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
The United States lobbied on Thursday for allowing nuclear trade with India but failed to get a key international group to take up the matter, diplomats said.
- Sonia Gandhi Steps Down As Mp, Nac Chairperson (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Taking the wind out of Opposition sails, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday announced her resignation from Lok Sabha.
- Profit And Loss Account (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
If there is one lesson for the Congress today, it is that loyalty, or too much of it, is not necessarily a good thing.
- Moral Profit (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 24, 2006)
Questions continue to remain on the office of profit row
- Rich And Poor In India, China (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Mar 24, 2006)
Opposite approaches of two countries
- Bush Admn Briefs Nsg (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Mar 24, 2006)
Even as two Bush Administration officials today briefed members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) in Vienna on the details of the US-India civilian nuclear agreement, a senior US official admitted that many members of the group will wait to see . . .
- Chawla Not To Distance Himself From Ec (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Election Commissioner Naveen Chawla today rejected the idea of disassociating himself from major decisions of the commission in view of the BJP’s allegations on his integrity.
- Cpm In A Mess In Kerala (Tribune, V. KRISHNA ANANTH , Mar 24, 2006)
CPM General Secretary Prakash Karat has talked about an international conspiracy against his party and its poll prospects in West Bengal and Kerala.
- See-Saw Battle Over N-Deal With India On (Times of India, Chidanand Rajghatta, Mar 24, 2006)
Henry Kissinger says yes. George McGovern says no. Sam Nunn says maybe.
- Orissa Minister Quits Over Criminal Links (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Orissa's water resources minister Rabi Narayan Nanda on Thursday resigned following allegations of his links with the liquor mafia in neighbouring Chhattisgarh state.
- New American Moves In Asia (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Mar 24, 2006)
The partners in the Trilateral Strategic Dialogue — the U.S., Australia, and Japan — seek to checkmate China and also woo India at the same time.
- Common Ground Against Gyanendra (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 24, 2006)
The "second understanding" between the democratic political parties of Nepal and the Maoists is certain to inject fresh energy in the agitation against King Gyanendra.
- Turning Outrage Into Applause (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 24, 2006)
The extraordinary series of events that culminated in the resignation of Congress president Sonia Gandhi from both Lok Sabha membership and the chairpersonship of the National Advisory Council (NAC) marks the second time she has turned apprehension . . .
- Common Ground Against Gyanendra (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 24, 2006)
The "second understanding" between the democratic political parties of Nepal and the Maoists is certain to inject fresh energy in the agitation against King Gyanendra.
- Now, Karan Singh Quits Rajya Sabha (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Congress' Rajya Sabha MP Karan Singh on Thursday resigned from membership of the House, party sources said.
- Sonia Gandhi Quits Parliament, To Contest Again (Reuters, Palash Kumar, Mar 24, 2006)
The chief Congress party, Sonia Gandhi, quit on Thursday as member of parliament and a key advisory body, after charges she had violated the constitution by holding both posts.
- Hundred Years Of Kala Pani (Daily Excelsior, Arvinder Kaur, Mar 24, 2006)
Once infamous as Kala Pani , this historical monument at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, marked its centenary on 10th March this year.
- Office Of Profit ? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Mar 24, 2006)
Jaya Bachchan is out of Parliament and, if their political opponents are proved right, a host of MPs, including Sonia Gandhi, could also be shown the door.
- 'Amend Atomic Energy Act To Formalise Indo-Us Nuke Deal' (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
A Republican Congressman has mooted a proposal to amend the US Atomic Energy Act, 1954 so that it could formalise the civilian nuclear deal reached between India and the United States early this month.
- Gandhi Resigns From Indian Parliament (International Herald Tribune, Amelia Gentleman, Mar 24, 2006)
Sonia Gandhi, the leader of India's governing Congress Party, resigned as a member of Parliament on Thursday in an attempt to defuse a political dispute over claims that she had breached parliamentary rules.
- Sonia Does It Again! (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Mar 24, 2006)
With her dramatic resignation from the membership of the Lok Sabha and as Chairperson of the National Advisory Council (NAC), Ms Sonia Gandhi has once again demonstrated that she is adept at turning the tables on her critics and opponents.
- Dmk Concludes Seat Allotment (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Taking the first lead over its opponent, the DMK today concluded the seat allotment exercise for parties in the Democratic Progressive Alliance (DPA) for the 8 May Assembly election.
- Cynical 'Sacrifice' (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 24, 2006)
Crowns the ham-handedness
- Us Chamber Of Commerce Supports Indo-Us Nuke Deal (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Mar 24, 2006)
Ahead of a crucial meet on Indo-US nuclear deal in the US Congress next week, the Chamber of Commerce has asked the American lawmakers to support the agreement as it would foster strategic ties that will yield significant commercial opportunities . . .
- Sonia Takes The Battle To The Opposition (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Taking the battle into the Opposition camp, Sonia Gandhi today resigned from Lok Sabha and as Chairperson of the National Advisory Council, a post she probably feared could unseat her from Parliament.
- Karunanidhi Commends Sonia's Action (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Thursday came out in defence of the Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who resigned her parliamentary seat and chairpersonship of the National Advisory Council over the office of profit controversy.
- Government Taken To Task For Affidavit In Supreme Court (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Affidavit says Idgah Maidan in Hubli will be converted into a park, maintains Sindhia
Sindhia's statement takes everyone by surprise
Accuses Government of not taking Opposition into confidence
Shettar says statement will be made on Friday
- Unruly Scenes In Karnataka Legislative Assembly (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Entire Opposition condemns the incidents and blames the Chief Minister
- Mock Assembly Should Have Gone `Live': Naidu (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Dismisses call for action against legislators involved
- Members Turn Unruly In State Assembly (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
The Legislative Assembly witnessed unruly scenes on Thursday afternoon with AIPJD leader Siddaramaiah and JD(S) member G T Deve Gowda almost coming to blows after abusing each other.
- Sonia Had No Option: Naidu (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
"Unfortunate that Sonia Gandhi's compulsion is made out to be a sacrifice"
Election laws have to be uniform for all parties
People will see through the game
President urged not to approve the ordinance
- U.S. Urges Suppliers To Back India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Francois Murphy, Mar 24, 2006)
Washington on Thursday lobbied the world's top suppliers of nuclear technology to back a U.S.-India civilian nuclear energy deal that critics say threatens the global arms control regime, diplomats said.
- High Drama On Akbar Road (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
A "sea of white" outside party office as leaders, workers gather to show support
- Dpa Completes Identification Of Constituencies (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Pattali Makkal Katchi signs agreement with the DMK
- Dic(k) Clinches Deal With Congress, Gets 18 Seats (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Not to contest on `hand' symbol of the Congress
High drama at Karunakaran's residence; Murali walks out
Formula will now be a written agreement
- Sonia Punctures Oppn Campaign (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Taking the battle into the Opposition camp, Sonia Gandhi today resigned from Lok Sabha and as Chairperson of the National Advisory Council, a post she probably feared could unseat her from Parliament.
- Second Thoughts (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Mar 24, 2006)
The Congress party has made a habit of doing the right thing after taking a first mis-step.
- Many Delhi Legislators Feel The Heat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
"Holding offices of profit"
- Profit And Loss: Sonia Goes (Deccan Herald, K Subrahmanya, Mar 24, 2006)
In a stunning move to take the wind out of the BJP-led Opposition’s legal campaign for the termination of her Lok Sabha membership over the raging “office of profit” dispute, Sonia Gandhi on Thursday quit her parliament membership and resigned . . .
- ‘India Will Not Accept Any Amendments To Nuclear Deal’ (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Mar 24, 2006)
Indian ambassador Ronen Sen has declared in an interview published here that there is absolutely no chance of India accepting any amendment or condition to the US-India nuclear agreement, as negotiated.
- Uttaranchal Bjp Targets Cong Mlas (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Former speaker and BJP leader Prakash Pant on Thursday demanded the disqualification of 13 ruling Congress MLAs claiming that they were holding offices of profit.
- Congress Adopted Divide And Rule Policy In Haryana' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
State also did not get its share of water: BJP
- Pugwash Message (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Mar 23, 2006)
It would have been inconceivable even a year ago to think of a gathering in which politicians and academics from both sides of the Line of Control in J&K would get together to discuss ways to address aspirations of the people of the state and foster . . .
- Kerala: Cong To Move Cautiously On Tie-Up With Dic-K Says Chandy (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy today said Congress was moving "cautiously" on having poll adjustments between his party-led UDF and DIC-K, considering the "track record" of K Karunakaran while he was in the party.
- ‘Save Sonia’ Bid Rocks Houses (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Wednesday opted to stay away from presiding over the proceedings of the House on the ground that he has been named as one of the persons holding an office of profit, reports PTI from New Delhi. ....
- Congress Mla Suspended From Assembly (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
Motion passed by voice vote amid protests
Meena refuses to tender apology
Opposition decries Speaker's action
- Bjp Suspends Senior Delhi Leader Balli (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
"Grave acts of indiscipline"
- Fuelling A Needless Controversy? (Hindu, R. Ramachandran, Mar 23, 2006)
It makes little logical or diplomatic sense to get Russian fuel for Tarapur bypassing the Indo-U.S. nuclear agreement and violating Nuclear Suppliers Group Guidelines.
- Bmp Finds Concrete Solution To Bad Roads (Hindu, Afshan Yasmeen, Mar 23, 2006)
50 per cent of ward allocation likely for concrete roads
- Nda Demands Probe Into Scorpene Deal (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
Rebutting the UPA’s contention on the Scorpene submarine deal, the NDA today demanded a comprehensive probe over the alleged kickbacks in the deal and termination of the contract.
- Naidu, 30 Tdp Mlas Suspended For Two Days (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
For continuously obstructing the proceedings of the Assembly
- Deve Gowda Denies Recognising His Son As Legislature Party Leader (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
Says it is Speaker who granted recognition to Kumaraswamy
Mr. Gowda says that a powerful disinformation campaign has been launched against him
Says he has not approved of the alliance entered into by his son with the BJP
The party has not . . .
- 48 Seats To Be Contested By Congress Identified, Pact Signed (Hindu, S. Vydhianathan, Mar 23, 2006)
Discussions with PMK in progress, says Karunanidhi
- Telugu Desam, Congress Harden Stand (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
Sripadasagar: Naidu releases new documents as `further evidence'; 31 MLAs suspended
- To Bring In Ordinance, Upa Winds Up Session (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
With The Indian Express report on the UPA government arming itself with an ordinance to exempt certain posts from offices of profit rocking both Houses today, the Government moved swiftly to get Parliament adjourned sine die, saying “there was no . . .
- Strategic Partnership (Deccan Herald, U R RAO, Mar 23, 2006)
After the Bush visit, there are new opportunities for commercial space cooperation with the US
- Adjournment Aimed At `Saving' Sonia (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Mar 23, 2006)
Opposition alleges bid to introduce ordinance
- Karunakaran Vitriol Leaves Cong Bridges Burned (Indian Express, RAJEEV P I, Mar 23, 2006)
In a day of high drama, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and the wary state Congress leadership have virtually ended K Karunakaran’s hopes of pulling his outfit into the Congress-led UDF camp this Assembly poll. Though the Muslim League, the . . .
- Nitish Kumar Consolidates Hold On Bihar (Tribune, Ambarish Dutta, Mar 23, 2006)
AS the ruling NDA completed 100 days in office last week,Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is firmly in the saddle and has established his supremacy both in the party and the government.
- Four By-Elections (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Mar 23, 2006)
The spotlight is gradually shifting to the coming four assembly by-elections in the State - one in Jammu region and three in the Valley.
- Karunakaran Hints At Accepting Sonia As Leader (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
Former Congress leader K Karunakaran on Wednesday indicated he was willing to accept Sonia Gandhi as his leader, saying he had not attacked her.
- Underwater, Not Underhand (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 23, 2006)
Let’s, for a moment, take the NDA’s latest charge against the UPA government at face value.
- A Few Good Men (Telegraph, Sumanta Sen, Mar 23, 2006)
Sumanta Sen speculates on why some former administrators are being given poll tickets by the political parties, especially the Marxists
- Parliament Rocked By Govt's Move To Bring Ordinance (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
Parliament was adjourned today sine die amidst indications that the government was paving the way for promulgation of an Ordinance to identify some posts as not office of profit, a move the opposition alleged was a ploy to "save" Sonia . . .
- Us And China To Launch Latin America Dialogue (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
The United States, wary of potential ''crossed wires'' as China steps up its involvement in Washington's traditional sphere of influence in Latin America, plans to start a dialogue with Beijing on the issue.
- Arrests Ordered For Accused In Jessica Lall Killing (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
Delhi's High Court ordered a politician's son and eight other men re-arrested on Wednesday, weeks after they were acquitted in the fatal shooting of a model
- Iraqi Shi'ite Pilgrims Ambushed, More Bodies Found (Reuters, Ross Colvin, Mar 23, 2006)
Gunmen in Baghdad killed at least 15 Shi'ite pilgrims and wounded dozens on Wednesday, raking vehicles with machinegun fire in the latest outbreak of sectarian violence that threatens Iraq with civil war.
- Logic Of Office (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 23, 2006)
If the horse goes in an undesirable direction, the cart just has to be put before it. That is no problem in the Indian parliament, where abrasive exchanges over who holds an office of profit have led to an adjournment of the budget session.
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