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Articles 8621 through 8720 of 16899:
- Centre’S Kashmir Roundtable Today But Reduced To All-Party Meet (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Pitched by the Prime Minister’s Office as a major initiative to fulfill Kashmiri aspirations and speed up the peace process, the J-K roundtable in New Delhi tomorrow has been reduced to an all-party meeting with the separatist leadership . . .
- Pm’S Roundtable Conference Today (Tribune, Prashant Sood, Feb 25, 2006)
The roundtable conference on Jammu and Kashmir called by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tomorrow will provide the first opportunity to several groups and communities in the three regions of the state to present their views before the highest level . . .
- Visakhapatnam Bypoll: Ec Officials Hold Enquiry (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Sequel to complaints of irregularities during electioneering
Election Commission of India's Observer S.K. Mendiratta and Secretary Tapash Kumar on Friday went round several areas of the Visakhapatnam-I Assembly constituency to look . . .
- "Lalu, Representative Of Rich" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Emphasis on privatisation in budget will mean loss of jobs, says V.K. Malhotra
Minister has left behind the "kulhar," the "matha" and the "khadi" uniforms for employees
Regional imbalance in the launch of new trains alleged
- State Aims To Achieve 8 To 10 P.C. Growth Rate (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Kumaraswamy to head panel to implement Kalam's action plan
The Janata Dal (Secular)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government on Friday sought to drive home the point that its focus is on development at a faster pace.
- Pin The Babus (Hindustan Times, Pankaj Vohra, Feb 25, 2006)
The Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court need to be congratulated for coming to the aid of the common citizens by issuing specific instructions to take punitive action against major violators who, over the years with active connivance . . .
- India, Us Claim Progress In N-Deal (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
India and the United States aid on Friday they had made progress in talks aimed at sealing a crucial nuclear deal with the United States, which the two sides have been trying to hammer out before next week’s visit to India by US President George W Bush.
- The High Price Of Development (Dawn, Kuldip Nayar, Feb 25, 2006)
Budgets in the early years of independence were an enigma wrapped in secrecy. India’s economic base was limited. The dependence was, therefore, on the ingenuity of finance minister. Crises could not be pulled out of a hat to maintain the morale.
- India, Iran And The Us (Daily Excelsior, Ajay Kaul, Feb 25, 2006)
Was it a mere concidence that US Ambassador David C Mulford almost advised India to vote against Iran (at the February two IAEA meeting) to prevent a ''devastating'' fallout on the Indo-US nuclear deal and New Delhi did the same ?
- Roundtable Solutions (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Feb 25, 2006)
Bar the proverbial slip between the cup and the lip, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will this weekend be in the midst of his much-touted consultations with a cross-section of opinion within the mainstream state political parties and . . .
- The India Option (Daily Times, Charles Tannock, Feb 24, 2006)
The world is beginning to notice that India has nearly the same number of people as China, plus a more benign system of government. China hawks in both India and the West dream that “strategic partnership” will link the world’s great democracies.
- Nuclear Panic (Daily Times, Jonathan Power, Feb 24, 2006)
Current would-be proliferators are arguably not as set on proliferating, nor even as advanced in their capabilities, as their antagonists suggest. Meanwhile, unyielding critical rhetoric combined with a lack of incentives to back down seems . . .
- India, Us Hope For Nuclear Deal (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
Indian and US negotiators struggled to bridge differences over a landmark nuclear deal in a first round of talks on Thursday but said they still hoped for agreement in time for President George W Bush’s visit next week.
- Kashmiris Take To The Streets: Indian Army Kills Four Boys (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Feb 24, 2006)
The residents of the Kashmir Valley took to streets on Thursday against the alleged killing of four Kashmiris by Indian soldiers.
- Tapping Issue Takes A New Turn (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
Amar Singh says he has sent legal notices to TV channels
The issue of phone tapping of Samajwadi Party general secretary and spokesman Amar Singh took a new turn on Thursday with some television channels claiming that they had received audio CDs . . .
- Kazhagams Gear Up For The Clash (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Feb 24, 2006)
In the run-up to Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, what contours will the alliances take?
- Cpi Plans Privilege Motion (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
Charges Ahamed with misleading on Syrian oilfield issue
Communist Party of India (CPI) is planning to bring a privilege motion against Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed for misleading the Lok Sabha on Wednesday on the question . . .
- Beating About The Bush! (Daily Excelsior, Vazeeruddin, Feb 24, 2006)
If forthrightness is the very antithesis of diplomacy, it needs to be said that both the Indian and the US establishments are diplomatic to a fault! Suddenly it has been made known to the nation that one more round of talks . . .
- Governor To Address Joint Session (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
I have consulted Advocate-General on the issue, says Chaturvedi
Situation in Karnataka termed unprecedented
Governor says he wants to end the atmosphere of uncertainty
- Conspicuous By Its Absence (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Feb 24, 2006)
On several occasions in recent days but most notably at the launch of the journal of the Association of Indian Diplomats, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has pleaded for “long-term strategic thinking” in this country.
- Foreign Policy Puts Nation First: Pm (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, today made an impassioned plea to the Opposition to res-pect the tradition of national consensus on foreign policy which, he said, has the national interest at its core.
- Burns Admits To “Some Differences”, But Optimistic (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Feb 24, 2006)
India and the US today informally probed each other’s positions on their July 18 civil nuclear energy deal. However, the formal and more substantive talks are slated tomorrow when the two sides would get to know whether they would be in a position . . .
- Us May Amend Laws For Civilian N-Deal (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
The US Administration could introduce legislation in both Houses of the Congress on Monday to amend the country’s laws to give effect to the civilian nuclear deal with India, just days ahead of President George Bush’s visit to the sub-continent . . .
- Bjp Stalls House Over Report On `Interference' In Babri Masjid Case (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
Seeks Prime Minister's resignation
Lok Sabha adjourned four times
Why double standards, asks Malhotra
Let PM come out with facts: Jaswant
- My Work Is My Strength: Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
"My authority derives from my performance record"
No shadowy organisations interfere in Congress administration
UPA's track record has made Indians proud
Questions over UPA authority divert focus from real issues
- City’S Wrongs (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 24, 2006)
A makeover of Calcutta’s image has now been put on hold. The left-run Calcutta municipal corporation has decided that hawkers are here to stay on the city’s pavements.
- Manmohan Hits Back At Opposition For (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
In a hard hitting response to the opposition charge that he was in office but not in power, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today virtually described the BJP as fascist party which allowed "shadowy organisations" to interfere in the work . . .
- Bush Hopeful Of Agreement On N-Separation During His Visit (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
As India and the US continued intense talks to conclude the nuclear deal, President George W Bush has expressed hope that an agreement would be reached on the separation issue during his visit to New Delhi next week, observing that it is not . . .
- India, U.S. Hope For Compromise On Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Feb 24, 2006)
Indian and U.S. negotiators struggled to bridge differences over a landmark nuclear deal in a first round of talks on Thursday but said they still hoped for agreement in time for President George W. Bush's visit next week.
- Bush Hopes To Seal India Nuclear Deal During Visit (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
U.S. President George W. Bush has said he hopes to clinch an agreement with India on a landmark nuclear energy cooperation deal during his visit to New Delhi next week and get Congress to approve it on his return.
- N-Deal: India, Us Hope For Compromise (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
Indian and US negotiators struggled to bridge differences over a landmark nuclear deal in a first round of talks on Thursday.
- Request For N-Separation Not Unrealistic: Bush (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
As India and the US continued intense talks to conclude the nuclear deal, President George W Bush has expressed hope that an agreement would be reached on the separation issue during his visit to New Delhi next week, observing that it is not . . .
- The Cowards We Worship (Indian Express, Suhel Seth, Feb 24, 2006)
On that fateful night about seven years ago, a girl was shot dead in front of 400 people: men and women who are the ones society often hails and fetes.
- Bhattacharya To Head City Airport Project (Deccan Herald, B S Arun, Feb 24, 2006)
The State government is understood to have suggested to the Civil Aviation Ministry the name of Mr Bhattacharya, who retired a couple of years ago as chief secretary. He later headed the Civil Servant Pension Reforms Committee as chairman.
- In Pursuit Of A Nuclear Deal With India (Hindu, Michael Krepon , Feb 24, 2006)
If the July 2005 agreement-in-principle is about helping India's economy to grow, it will receive support in the U.S. Congress. If it's also about helping India's nuclear arsenal to grow, it will face stiff questions on Capitol Hill and an even . . .
- Bold Decisions, Clever Moves In Kerala (Hindu, C. Gouridasan Nair, Feb 24, 2006)
The CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front sees an opportunity in the discontentment of the silent majority. The ruling United Democratic Front leadership is banking on what it believes is a `feel good' factor among the people.
- Bungus Valley To Be Brought On Tourist Map: Cm (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Chief Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad has said that UPA government under the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Mrs. Sonia Gandhi have taken necessary steps for fostering the ongoing peace process with Pakistan.
- India-U.S. Nuclear Talks Raise Hopes Of A Deal (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Feb 23, 2006)
A top U.S. official arrives in India on Wednesday for last minute talks over a thorny nuclear cooperation deal, raising hopes that a pact could be finalised before next week's visit by President George W. Bush.
- Bush Urges India To Cooperate On Nuclear Plans (Reuters, Steve Holland, Feb 23, 2006)
President George W. Bush pressed India on Wednesday to separate its civilian and military nuclear programs so a controversial deal giving New Delhi access to U.S. and other foreign nuclear technology could go forward.
- Not Unexpected (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Sangma still king of his castle
Former Lok Sabha Speaker and Nationalist Congress Party candidate PA Sangma’s victory in the by-election from the Tura constituency was a foregone conclusion, the only major point of interest being his margin of victory.
- Resisting Filial Pulls (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 23, 2006)
Better late than not at all. By suspending from the party Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and 39 members of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, the Janata Dal (Secular) high command has brought to an end an untenable state of affairs in the organisation.
- Kashmir Maha Panchayat: Learning From History (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Feb 23, 2006)
The Delhi Conference on Jammu and Kashmir offers the prospect of a dialogue with the State's peoples — and a break with a flawed history of back-room deal making.
- Terrorist, Graft Issues Rock Punjab House (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
The Punjab Assembly witnessed acrimonious scenes with the Shiromani Akali Dal raising the issues of corruption and that of former militant Sukhwinder Singh alias Sukhi and forcing adjournment for an hour on Wednesday.
- N-Tempo Up Ahead Of Bush Visit (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Feb 23, 2006)
The significance of the pending nuclear deal between India and the US has been highlighted by two senior civil servants of the Bush administration who say: “If the Congress does not approve provisions for India related to nuclear energy, . . .
- Cpm Seeks Details Of Indo-Us Talks (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
The CPM on Wednesday asked the government to share all that it could on the ongoing negotiations on the Indo-US nuclear deal to save Parliament from a “national embarrassment”.
- 'I Am All For Strengthening Congress' (Times of India, P K SURENDRAN, Feb 23, 2006)
At 87, K Karunakaran is in the thick of politics. Democratic Indira Congress (DIC), the party he formed after breaking away from Congress six months ago,is facing an uncertain future after being spurned by CPM-led Left Democratic Front.
- Quattrocchi Storm In House (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
The BJP-led Opposition on Wednesday stalled Lok Sabha proceedings on the Quattrocchi issue, forcing two adjournments in the pre-lunch session.
- Deliver On The Promises, Sonia Tells Congress Governments (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Stating that after many years the Central Government had made huge allocations for poverty alleviation programmes, Congress president Sonia Gandhi said the challenge was to ensure that these allocations reach the actual beneficiaries.
- Without Jobs, Kashmiris Set Their Sights On Army (Reuters, Sheikh Mushtaq, Feb 23, 2006)
On a bright, sunny day nearly 5,000 young Kashmiris mass outside a heavily guarded Indian army camp.
- Will India Play Hardball? (The Week, R. Prasannan, Feb 23, 2006)
During Operation Para-kram, Indian Air Force confronted a peculiar problem. The Pakistani air space was well defended and, if the balloon were to go up, IAF would have problems in hitting Pakistani targets in depth.
- Future Of Us-Pakistan Relations (Dawn, Touqir Hussain, Feb 23, 2006)
As President Bush heads for South Asia, a look at the strategic direction of US relations with India and Pakistan will be timely. In Pakistan, our self-image and worldview has been anchored in a belief that the rest of the world should look at India
- Sonia For Debate On Iran, Nuclear Deal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said the Dr Manmohan Singh government would give “paramount” importance to the country’s long-term strategic interests while taking a stand on the issue of Iran’s nuclear status as well as the India-US nuclear deal.
- Bjp To Raise Scorpene Deal, Indo-Us Nuclear Pact In Parliament (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Main Opposition BJP today decided to vociferously raise the controversial Scorpene submarine deal and the Indo-US nuclear pact during the current session of Parliament.
- Bush Pitches Nuclear Power For ‘Oil Freedom’ (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
President George W Bush has said he would discuss a civilian nuclear power programme for India during his visit to the country early next month. “I’m going to India at the beginning of next month, march 1st.
- Signature Campaign For Classical Language Status To Kannada (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Gulbarga-based organisation takes the initiative
Sankalana' to launch the campaign on February 25
Volunteers of the organisation to go to different colleges, universities and schools to collect signatures
- Where Is Upa’S Homework On J&k? (Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, Feb 22, 2006)
When you invite a speaker or a panelist to a meeting, you confirm his or her participation before the cards are sent out.
- N-Deal Will Not Affect Fbr: Envoy Sen (Indian Express, LALIT K JHA, Feb 22, 2006)
Setting the stage for the February 24 meeting of the Indo-US joint working group on implementing the nuclear deal, Indian Ambassador to US, Ronen Sen, today made it clear that the fast breeder programme would not be affected . . .
- North Korea Nuclear Talks Sought In March, April - Source (Reuters, Jack Kim, Feb 22, 2006)
The six countries trying to end North Korea's nuclear programmes are discussing possibly resuming talks in March or April, an unnamed South Korean official said on Tuesday.
- Oh, That Elusive 3rd Front Again (Daily Excelsior, Deepayan, Feb 22, 2006)
Though some tend to be harsh on politicians, despising them for reasons that need not be mentioned here, it might help matters to occasionally look at the species called Indian politicians with some admiration for their incorrigible optimism . . .
- Haryana Sgpc To Stage Dharna At Chatha’S Home ............. (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
The Haryana unit of Shiromani Gurudwara Parbhandhak Committee (SGPC) will stage an indefinite dharna from tomorrow onwards at the residence of Haryana Agriculture Minister H S Chattha in Kurukshetra to demand the official constitution of the Haryana SGPC
- Vizag Byelection: Poll Panel Probe Tomorrow (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Feb 22, 2006)
Complaints of large-scale violation of model code of conduct
The Election Commission is deputing a two-member team to Vishakapatnam on Wednesday to probe into complaints of large-scale violation of the model code of conduct in the byelection . . .
- Karunanidhi Inspects Dmk State Conference Arrangements (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
A large number of party cadres throng the airport to receive their leader
- Left Assails Centre's Claims On Growth (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Continues tirade against policies
India has slipped in human development index: CPI
Government's record "dismal" in foreign policy
- Curious Confession (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Feb 22, 2006)
Pranab fuels confusion in party ranks
It does Pranab Mukherjee no credit to confess before the assembly election that his party organisation is weak and needs to be revamped “through this self-realisation’’.
- Sonia Backs Centre On Iran, N-Deal With Usa (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Mrs Sonia Gandhi today endorsed the Manmohan Singh government’s stand on two contentious issues – Iran nuclear programme and Indo-US nuclear deal – over which her Left allies have been up in arms against the government.
- Free Power Will Be Discontinued After Panchayat Polls: Raghavulu (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Accuses State Government of neglecting backward areas
60 tmcft should be allocated to Kalwakurthy scheme
Clear policy on water utilisation needed
Mulayam and Chandrabababu Naidu should make their stand clear on third front
- The Budget Story: Now And Then (Business Line, B. S. Rathor, Feb 22, 2006)
The increasing transparency in the entire Budget-making process has taken the sting out of live TV debates and self-styled moderators posing as economic experts who are finding it difficult to script a `Budget climax'.
- Sonia Backs Iran, Us Line (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi has welcomed the February 23 debate in Parliament on Iran and indicated that the Prime Minister is willing to have one on the Indo-US nuclear pact as well.
- Turbulence Over Cartoons (Dawn, Najmuddin A. Shaikh, Feb 22, 2006)
Sixteen persons die in cartoon protests in Nigeria. At least nine killed in Libya in clashes over cartoons; 12 killed in Afghan protests and five in Pakistan this week.
- War On Two Fronts (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Feb 21, 2006)
More bad news from Jharkhand
- Janata Dal (S) May Expel Kumaraswamy, Others (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 21, 2006)
Party rejects demand for Deve Gowda's resignation
The Janata Dal (Secular) is all set to expel H.D. Kumaraswamy and other MLAs who have formed a government in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka "in violation of party's . . .
- Us Begins Search For New Missile (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 21, 2006)
The US government shall soon ask Congress for funds to embark on research into a new long-range ballistic missile carrying a conventional warhead for Ohio-class strategic nuclear-powered submarines, administration sources said.
- The Many Myths Of Jhandewalan (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Feb 21, 2006)
In the space of three weeks, the RSS has journeyed from decrying shortsighted alliances through proposing precisely such an alliance between the BJP and the Congress to advocating a broad alliance of disparate elements, Mulayam Singh's party included.
- Power, Profit And The Politics Of Hate (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Feb 21, 2006)
Power struggles, religious clash escalated the bitter winter violence in Ladakh
- 10,000 Cr. For Irrigation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 21, 2006)
Rs. 996-crore deficit budget presented; two-thirds share for non-plan expenditure
- Nepal Talks (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 21, 2006)
Nepal’s key Opposition parties today ruled out talks with King Gyanendra and vowed to intensify protests in the troubled Himalayan nation.
- Budget Is No Worry To Common Man This Election Year (Hindu, Ashok Dasgupta , Feb 21, 2006)
The run-up to the annual arithmetical exercise is low-key
No vociferous lobbying for incentive or exemption
No sharp increase in price of commodities or other household goods
- Rs. 10,000 Crore Allocation For Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Sector (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 21, 2006)
Finance Minister Rosaiah presents Rs. 996-crore deficit State Budget in Assembly
- United In Bird Flu, Paris And Delhi Sign Agreement (Telegraph, Poornima Joshi, Feb 21, 2006)
If the bird flu doesn’t kill the Indian poultry business, the establishment
- Karunakaran's Party Decides To Maintain Identity At All Costs (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 21, 2006)
Drops broad hints about willingness for arrangement with UDF
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