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Articles 11021 through 11120 of 27135:
- The Lashkar's Message (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 23, 2006)
Although the Lashkar-e-Taiba will not be represented at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's round-table conference on Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow, the terrorist group has succeeded in delivering its message to all those who will be present.
- Turkey Key To New Accord With Islam (Hindu, MADELEINE BUNTING, May 23, 2006)
The EU should stop worrying about questions of identity and open up the club's doors.
- Us Congress To Reopen A Q Khan’S Case (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
Less than a month after Pakistan said it has “closed” the chapter of investigation into its disgraced nuclear scientist A Q Khan, a subcommittee of the US Congress will hold a public hearing to ascertain whether his nuclear black market network . . .
- Banned In India: The 1930s-1960s (Business Standard, Nilanjana S Roy, May 23, 2006)
For a state often accused of knee-jerk censorship, the number of books banned in India is surprisingly small—one reason why The Da Vinci Code isn’t likely to be stopped at Customs, despite the recent hysteria over the film. In the first of this . . .
- American Ally~ii (Statesman, DIPAK BASU, May 23, 2006)
Although the Indian ministry of foreign affairs is trying to play down the status of “the non-Nato ally” as a matter of symbolic importance for Pakistan, the future looks very bleak for India.
- 60 Taliban Killed In Us-Led Attack (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
US-led forces in Afghanistan killed more than 60 Taliban fighters and 16 civilians in attacks on their strongholds in the south on Monday, the governor of Kandahar province said.
- Bay Of Disgrace (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, May 23, 2006)
Washington will do well to heed the UN report calling for the closure of its prison camp at Guantanamo Bay.
- First Steps To Defence Deal With America (Daily Excelsior, Brig. (Retd.) S.N. Sachadeva, May 23, 2006)
Even as the Indo-US nuclear deal languishes in the US Congress, the military establishments of the two countries have gingerly initiated negotiations on a bilateral agreement which will set out the basis for future logistics support, supplies and . . .
- U.S. Said Flexible On India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, May 23, 2006)
The Bush administration is willing to consider changes in its legislative proposal to win congressional approval of a controversial U.S.-India nuclear energy cooperation accord, Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher said on Monday.
- Talks On Pull-Out From Siachen Today (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
India and Pakistan will begin tomorrow the 10th round of Defence Secretary-level talks to end their conflict over the Siachen glacier and discuss a proposal for withdrawing their troops from the icy battlefield.
- Lucknow University Has 70% Quota Since 15 Years (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
While students of Delhi University are protesting 27 per cent other backward class quota in higher education, their counterparts in the Lucknow University (LU) have been facing over 70 per cent reservations since last 15 years.
- Boeing Offers Super Hornet For India (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
Boeing IDS (Integrated Defence Systems) has offered an advanced strike aircraft F/A-18 Super Hornet for India. Boeing is currently in the contention to meet with the Indian Air Force’s requirement for 126 Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA).
- Afghanistan: The Looming Dangers (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, May 23, 2006)
Because of American short-sightedness, the forces of the erstwhile Northern Alliance in Afghanistan have been disarmed. India has, therefore, to be prepared for a worsening security situation, where its nationals will be threatened when working in . . .
- Curbs On Nepal’S Monarchy (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 23, 2006)
In yet another victory for the people of Nepal, the newly reinstated parliament curtailed the king’s powers on Thursday and deprived him of his position as head of the army whose chief will now be appointed by the lawmakers.
- ‘Taliban More Aggressive And More Numerous’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
French admiral says plan ready to move rebels away from civilian areas
- India To Seek Enhanced Interaction With Chinese Armed Forces (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
India will seek larger interaction with the Chinese armed forces by proposing scaling-up the level of joint exercises and training programmes in a bid to enhance confidence building measures.
- Naxalism A Threat To Internal Security:parliamentary Committee (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Voicing serious concern over "growing influence" of Naxalism across the country, a Parliamentary Committee has said it is "no more" a law and order problem but posed a threat to internal security and asked the Government to curb it with an "iron hand".
- Discipline And Punish (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, May 22, 2006)
Tales of sexual harassment and misconduct against military personnel have been heard of in other armies as well.
- Indo-Us Strategic Partnership (Daily Excelsior, Vinod & Rao, May 22, 2006)
The sound of the words "Indo-US Strategic Partnership" is being sought to be imparted a resonance as that in a cathedral but the fact that US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice set the ball rolling on the basis of a decision to resume F-16 supplies . . .
- Pranab Indicates Isi May Be Behind Attack In Kashmir (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Indicating that ISI might be behind today's terrorist attack in Kashmir, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said the incident was an attempt to frustrate the roundtable conference on Kashmir in Srinagar on May 24 and 25 and the ongoing Indo-Pak peace . . .
- Taliban Plans Attacks From Pakistan - Afghan Minister (Reuters, SAYED SALAHUDDIN, May 22, 2006)
Leaders of the ousted Taliban movement and al Qaeda are living in Pakistan where they organise attacks in Afghanistan, the Afghan foreign minister said on Sunday, in the latest in a war of words between the neighbours.
- Transparency And Corruption (Pioneer, Joginder Singh, May 22, 2006)
Corruption in high places has regrettably become rather pronounced in the last few decades.
- Sharpening Conflict (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 22, 2006)
Talk to students to end the impasse
- Apocalypse When? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 22, 2006)
In a world of multiple cold wars, the risks of nuclear miscalculation and resultant conflict are proportionately higher, says Niall Ferguson.
- Bullet Burst On Rajiv Rally (Telegraph, MUKHTAR AHMAD, May 22, 2006)
One moment the crowd was cheering the politicians on, the next all 3,000 were on their hands and knees, crawling desperately to safety amid bursting grenades and flying bullets.
- Military Distrust Dogs India-Pakistan Glacier Talks (Reuters, Kamil Zaheer, May 22, 2006)
India and Pakistan hold a new round of talks this week to try and end their bitter conflict over the Siachen glacier in the Himalayas, but lingering distrust between their militaries may stall a breakthrough.
- The A Q Khan Effect (Tribune, K SUBRAHMANYAM, May 22, 2006)
The fact that the United States continues to be soft on Pakistan even though its leaders are aware that Pakistan is the epicentre of Jehadi terrorism, is a great puzzle for the Indian government and strategic analysts in India.
- Medicos Turn Down Pm's Appeal, Continue Strike (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
The deadlock over the anti-quota agitation by medicos continued today with students and junior doctors sticking to their demands of total rollback of the proposed OBC quota and a review of the reservation policy.
- Indian Doctors Reject Pm’S Call To End Agitation (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Thousands of Indian doctors and medical students protesting against a government affirmative action programme for low-caste students continued their strike Sunday, despite the prime minister’s assurances that their interests will be protected.
- Troops In Kashmir Master New Weapon: Cell Phones (Reuters, Sheikh Mushtaq, May 22, 2006)
Minutes after a bomb exploded recently in Kashmir and wounded Indian soldiers, a senior member of an Islamist rebel group called local newspaper offices to claim responsibility for the blast.
- Igp Injured, 7 Killed In Fidayeen Strike On Azad's Rally (Daily Excelsior, Ahmed Ali Fayyaz, May 22, 2006)
In yet another major security lapse, militants in Police uniform today reached close to the dais and struck on a Youth Congress rally at Sher-e-Kashmir Park, killing three political workers and two Police personnel, minutes before the scheduled . . .
- Influx Of Refugees On The Rise (Hindu, C. Jaishankar, May 22, 2006)
As many as 91 arrived from Sri Lanka on Sunday, the second highest since January 12
Security agencies concerned
Thousands waiting to board boats
There is scarcity of boats
- Hall Of Flames (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 22, 2006)
Even after about nine years, Abhijit Chandra finds it difficult to forget a theatre inferno that claimed 59 lives in Delhi.
- Insiders Behind Srinagar Terror Attack, Say Officials (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
The Govt suspected an "inside job" to sabotage a peace initiative of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Democracy Of The People... (Pioneer, Shailaja Chandra, May 22, 2006)
Born a Mumbaikar, success stories about my birthplace have always held fascination for me.
- American Ally~i (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 22, 2006)
President Bush has authorised the sale of F-16 to Pakistan. More will follow.
- …Asks West To Engage Iran (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 22, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that the world needs to engage with Iran to end its controversial nuclear stand-off with the West and offered that Pakistan will be willing to play a role in a peaceful settlement of the issue.
- Disturbing Reports From D G Khan (News International, Editorial, The News International, May 22, 2006)
The Senate voiced its concern on Friday over deeply disturbing stories that have been trickling out from a remote village in Dera Ghazi Khan.
- Governor Nwfp Resigns (Pakistan Observer, Tariq Saeed, May 22, 2006)
The Governor NWFP Khalil ur Rehman has tendered his resignation from governorship in less than a year period. Official sources confirmed the news of his resignation.
- Curbs On Nepal’S Monarchy (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 22, 2006)
In yet another victory for the people of Nepal, the newly reinstated parliament curtailed the king’s powers on Thursday and deprived him of his position as head of the army whose chief will now be appointed by the lawmakers.
- Beijing’S Arab Initiative (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, May 22, 2006)
After a highly focused African initiative that will conclude in a China-Africa summit later this year, Beijing is well poised to repeat the pattern in the Arab world.
- End Of The Road For Gyanendra (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 22, 2006)
In issuing a proclamation ending the absolute power of the monarchy, Nepal's House of Representatives has acted in the best traditions of sovereign parliaments the world over.
- Attack Will Not Hamper Peace Process: J&k Governor (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , May 22, 2006)
Terror tactics will not deter the people, says Ghulam Nabi Azad; A barbaric act, says Mufti Mohammed Sayeed
A desperate bid of isolated militants to make their presence felt, says Azad
Move to scuttle Prime Minister's roundtable conference, says . .
- Jets, Submarines Fascinate This Scientist (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Meenakshi is a scientist at the Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE) in Bangalore. After completing her studies in Hubli and Dharwad, she applied for the post with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and was selected.
- Port Of Call (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 22, 2006)
Mumbai’s exorbitant real estate prices have been held responsible for many of the city’s ills: shortage of good schools, the underworld’s birth and sustenance, the venality in Maharashtra’s body politic, the inability to transform itself into a . . .
- Strike On Under Eviction Threat (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Medicos continued with their anti-quota agitation today, rejecting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s appeal and ignoring a warning that they would be thrown out of AIIMS hostel rooms.
- Militants Target Srinagar Rally, 6 Killed (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , May 22, 2006)
35 injured in the incident that comes amid preparations for Wednesday's round table
- Cbi Gets Sketch Expert To Identify 56 Men (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 21, 2006)
Division Bench of Jammu & Kashmir High Court, hearing a PIL of High Court Bar Association on the infamous ‘immoral trafficking scandal’, has modified its Friday order and directed CBI to complete the identification parade of 56 men by Tuesday next.
- Have Faith In Government's Sincerity (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 21, 2006)
Assuring all sections of an "amicable" settlement in the reservation issue, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tonight appealed to the striking medicos to call off their agitation and have faith in government's "sincerity".
- Coup Against King (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 21, 2006)
It is absurd to hail Thursday's parliamentary coup in Nepal as a "modern Magna Carta," as is being done by those who are cheering the grossly ill-advised move to strip the King of all powers and privileges.
- League Mindset (Pioneer, Priyadarsi Dutta, May 21, 2006)
If the creation of Pakistan was the crowning glory of the Muslim League, it also implied the party's natural exit from the rest of the subcontinent.
- New Republic (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, May 21, 2006)
Nepal has taken a giant step towards becoming a republic. The Nepalese parliament has adopted a resolution stripping the king of his privileges, including his title of commander of the armed forces.
- Pm, Arjun Hold Hands On Quota (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 21, 2006)
Before the Congress Working Committee met today, the Prime Minister and Arjun Singh tried hard to spare themselves, the party and the government a big embarrassment on the reservation issue by kissing and making up.
- Joining Coalition Forces (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, May 21, 2006)
Pakistan Navy’s strategic profile has been enhanced since it joined the coalition navies in the global war against terrorism and there have been no maritime terrorist incident in the North Arabian Sea region during the past two years.
- Vested Interests (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 21, 2006)
Fundamentals of bad governance
What is there in common between the Government of India’s actions regarding (a) OBC quotas in higher education; (b) the US-India nuclear deal; (c) spending $12 billion ($1200 crore) on new aircraft for bankrupt Air . . .
- What's Really Up With The Govt Of Upa? (Statesman, R K NANDAN, May 21, 2006)
On May 14, while inaugurating in Delhi the complex of the Defence Research & Development Organisation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called for the creating of a favourable working environment to retain within the country the best talent in cutting . . .
- Honouring Our Heroes (Hindu, RAMACHANDRA GUHA , May 21, 2006)
How should we remember our icons and perpetuate their memory for posterity?
- Afghanistan, Again (Dawn, GWYNNE DYER, May 21, 2006)
The Taleban are back. The resurgence of Taleban attacks in the Pashto-speaking provinces of southern and eastern Afghanistan means that US and other foreign troops in Afghanistan are now taking casualties at the same rate as American troops in Iraq . . .
- President Musharraf And His Dangerous Ambiguities (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, May 21, 2006)
Talking to a Pakistani TV channel President Pervez Musharraf has urged Pakistanis to reject personality-oriented politics and make way for new leadership.
- China To Uphold Strategic Partnership With Pakistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 21, 2006)
Chinese President Hu Jintao Saturday reassured that his country would continue to work with Pakistan strengthening their strategic partnership for a better future of their people.
- Foreign Policy Consensus (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 21, 2006)
Z.A. Bhutto once said that foreign policy could not be subjected to mobocracy.
- Trouble In Turkey (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 21, 2006)
The murder of a secularist judge, a member of the top administrative court, by a religious fanatic calling himself the ‘soldier of Allah’ has triggered a wave of protest in Turkey.
- ‘Peace In Afghanistan A Must For Pakistan’ (Daily Times, Javed Afridi, May 21, 2006)
Interior minister says Pakistani experts to visit Guantanamo Bay
- Tocqueville’S Lessons In Democracy (Dawn, Nicolas Tenzer, May 21, 2006)
It seems appropriate that, due to the Iraq war, the world has been debating the nature of democracy 200 years after Alexis de Tocqueville’s birth. Tocqueville is justly famous for rejecting reactionary nostalgia and regarding democracy’s triumph . . .
- First Things First (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 21, 2006)
One cannot but express deep concern over the confrontation between Hamas and Fateh in the Gaza Strip, and signs that tension might spread to the West Bank.
- Cong In Fire-Fighting Mode On Quota (Deccan Herald, K Subrahmanya, May 21, 2006)
Alarmed by the reservation mess triggered by senior party leader and Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh, the Congress leadership on Saturday night resolved to find a quick solution end the anti-reservation stir.
- Pm Cautious On Quota (Tribune, Anita Katyal, May 21, 2006)
Even as the Congress Working Committee (CWC) today witnessed sharp exchanges on the volatile reservations issue, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh cautioned its members that the extension of quotas for OBCs in Centrally-funded educational institutions . . .
- Five Sri Lankan Refugees Drowned (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 21, 2006)
Their boat capsized mid-sea on Friday night
- Bush Pledges Support For Iraq Govt (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 21, 2006)
US President George W Bush said that the installation of Iraq's national unity government opens a new chapter in the nation's history, and he pledged continued US support for the fledging democracy.
- Failed Pakistan (Daily Excelsior, Tushar Charan, May 21, 2006)
According to a study, in the year 2005 Pakistan made a spectacular progress, jumping from 34th position to 9th.
- India Must Do Something Concrete On Kashmir (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 21, 2006)
The leader of the Opposition in Pakistan National Assembly, Maulana Fazlur Rahman, who is currently visiting India on invitation from the Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Hind, is not the run of a mill Pakistani politician who wears his anti-Indian stance on his sleeves.
- Iran's Iraq Strategy (Washington Post, Editorial, Washington Post, May 21, 2006)
From the moment the first U.S. warheads detonate over an Iranian nuclear installation, the United States will be at war with the Islamic Republic.
- Coup Against King (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 20, 2006)
It is absurd to hail Thursday's parliamentary coup in Nepal as a "modern Magna Carta," as is being done by those who are cheering the grossly ill-advised move to strip the King of all powers and privileges.
- Had A Great Fall (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 20, 2006)
First to go were the king’s men; it was then the king’s turn. No two historic events being quite the same, there are differences between the English Revolution of 1640 and the birth of a Nepali Magna Carta.
- N-Deal With India On Track: Us (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, May 20, 2006)
The Bush administration on Thursday brushed aside suggestions that the US-India civilian nuclear deal was in “serious trouble” and expressed confidence that it will be approved by members of the US Congress.
- New Republic (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, May 20, 2006)
Nepal has taken a giant step towards becoming a republic. The Nepalese parliament has adopted a resolution stripping the king of his privileges, including his title of commander of the armed forces.
- Gom Formula For Increasing Seats (Hindu, K.V. Prasad, May 20, 2006)
Pranab briefs Manmohan; report today
General category seats will not be disturbed
Pranab ready to meet agitating students
Pro-quota medicos clash with police in Patna
- Verify, But Trust, Is The Best Formula For Siachen Pullout (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, May 20, 2006)
In the absence of trust, authenticating existing ground positions offers India no greater diplomatic or military protection than a well-demarcated zone of mutual disengagement.
- Nepal Names Negotiator For Early Rebel Talks (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, May 20, 2006)
Nepal has named a senior minister to hold preliminary talks with the Maoists to prepare for a direct meeting between rebel chief Prachanda and Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, a minister said on Saturday.
- Victims Of A Surrogate War (Daily Excelsior, Tushar Charan, May 20, 2006)
The inhuman killing of telecom engineer K. Suryanarayana in Afghanistan, where he was working on behalf of a Bahrain firm, by the barbaric forces known as the Taliban has closely followed a rush of video/audio tapes carrying anti-US and anti-India . . .
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