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Articles 13021 through 13120 of 27135:
- Israeli Poll And Palestinians (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Apr 07, 2006)
SINCE this country is preoccupied with an array of domestic problems — the ongoing assembly elections in five states, the underplayed Maoist (naxalite) menace, the overplayed office-of-profit issue, and the uncertain future of the Indo-US nuclear deal — i
- Bush Blamed For Iraq Leak (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
Washington, April 6 (Reuters): President George W. Bush authorised the leak to the media of classified material about Iraq, a former aide to vice-president Dick Cheney said according to court papers filed by prosecutors and made public today.
- Berserk Jawans (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 07, 2006)
The CRPF jawan’s shooting his superior, and colleagues, in the chief minister’s residence in Jammu is another reminder that our security personnel are increasingly prone to getting “stressed out” by prolonged counter-insurgency missions in . . .
- 'Bjp's N-Deal Remarks A Case Of Sour Grapes' (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
The Congress has dismissed Atal Behari Vajpayee's criticism of the India-US civil nuclear deal and emphasised the need for continuity and "bipartisan support" for the country's foreign policy.
- Protests, Carnage Rock Nepal (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
Police fired tear gas to break up stone-throwing anti-monarchy protesters in Nepal today after a fierce overnight attack on a town by Maoist rebels left 22 people dead, including an Indian, witnesses and authorities said.
- Managing Stress (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Apr 07, 2006)
It was perfectly in order for Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director-General J.K. Sinha to have visited this city in the wake of murders outside the Chief Minister's official residence.
- Upa Govt Grants "More Concessions" On Nuclear Deal: Vajpayee (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
Accusing the UPA Government of "giving more and more concessions" to the US on the nuclear deal, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee today demanded that India should try to get an all time waiver from Washington as was the case with China.
- India-Iran Relations Cause For Concern In Congress (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice acknowledged that the United States had concerns over India's relationship with Iran but will not ask New Delhi to sever its links with Tehran in exchange for civilian nuclear technology.
- Nepal Groups Plan Big Protests Despite Tight Vigil (Reuters, Gopal Sharma, Apr 07, 2006)
Opponents of Nepal King Gyanendra vowed to come out in vast numbers on Friday to pressure him to give up absolute power as riot police gathered to thwart them on the second day of a four-day nationwide general strike.
- Rice Urges U.S.-India Nuclear Deal In Congress (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Apr 07, 2006)
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Wednesday urged Congress to approve a nuclear energy deal with India, saying it would reduce New Delhi's dependence on Iranian oil and create thousands of new American jobs.
- U.S., Britain Step Up Calls For New Iraqi Government (Reuters, WILL DUNHAM, Apr 07, 2006)
The United States and Britain on Thursday turned up the pressure on Iraqi leaders to form a government of national unity, with Britain's defense minister saying delays only served to help terrorists.
- Wb: Congress Faces Revolt In Its Stronghold Murshidabad (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
Ahead of the assembly elections, Opposition Congress in West Bengal is facing rebellion in its bastion Murshidabad district, where a party strongman is threatening to campaign for independents upset over the high command's move to nominate candidates . .
- Up: 4 Killed, 13 Injured In Clash In Aligarh (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
Four persons were killed and 13 injured, six of them seriously, when members of two communities clashed over a place of worship, opening fire and pelting stones, after which indefinite curfew was imposed in three police station areas of this . . .
- 'Indo-Us Ties At Stake Over N-Bill' (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
If the US Congress rejects an amendment to proliferation control laws to facilitate the civil nuclear deal with India, it would affect the entire range of bilateral ties, the State Department has said.
- India’S N-Plan Under Threat: Vajpayee (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
BJP leader and former Prime Minister Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee today warned that acceding to the waiver authority Bill, currently awaiting US Congress approval, was likely to adversely dent India’s nuclear capabilities vis-à-vis “our nuclear-armed . . .
- Us Imposing Virtual Ctbt On India: Atal (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
Says China, Pak face no such constraints ---- Charging the UPA Government with "giving more and more concessions" to the US under the guise of the nuclear deal, NDA chairman and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Thursday said . . .
- India Mulls August Pullout From Siachen (Pioneer, Pramod Kumar Singh, Apr 07, 2006)
The UPA Government appears to have buckled under US pressure and the persistent demands of Pakistan to completely withdraw its 4,000 strong troops from Siachen, the highest battlefield in the world.
- Modi Seeks Apex Court's Intervention In Godhra Case (Pioneer, Yogesh Vajpeyi, Apr 07, 2006)
Stepping UP his attack at the UPA Government for trying to deny justice to the victims of Godhra train carnage, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sought Supreme Court's intervention in ensuring that "killers of Godhra" did not go scot-free.
- 1,000 Arrested, 21 Killed On Day 1 Of Nepal Strike (Pioneer, Shirish B Pradhan, Apr 07, 2006)
Over 1000 protestors were arrested in Nepal on the first day of the Opposition-sponsored general strike against King Gyanendra's direct rule even as 21 people, including an Indian were killed in clashes between Maoists and security forces and . . .
- Boucher On Democracy (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 07, 2006)
After his meeting with the President, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Richard Boucher addressed a press conference in the US embassy. According to the official sources, while meeting the President he confined himself . . .
- Electioneering (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 07, 2006)
With the campaigning phase for next year's general elections effectively under way, the ARD's Lahore meeting on Saturday should be of profound importance.
- Lessons From Thailand (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 07, 2006)
The constitutional crisis in Thailand is not about to end soon, the resignation of its prime minister notwithstanding.
- Remembering Thimayya (Deccan Herald, Bidanda M Chengappa, Apr 07, 2006)
Gen Thimayya gained international stature through his association with the UN and thereby helped to shape the image of the country abroad.
- What Could Brighten The Country’S Image (Dawn, Dr Ayesha Siddiqa, Apr 07, 2006)
The government of Pakistan is concerned about building a positive image for the country for which it seems to be struggling to hire highly paid and presentable consultants.
- Good Start, But... (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 07, 2006)
If there were any doubts that President George Bush's US-India civil nuclear cooperation initiative will meet resistance on the Hill, those were put to rest during Wednesday's hearings conducted by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the . . .
- Nawaz, Benazir’S Return An Internal Issue, Says Boucher (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
US wants a free, democratic Pakistan
* Boucher says US watching Balochistan crisis, implies BLA cannot be called a ‘terrorist’ outfit
- Rice Rebuts Critics On The Hill, Point By Point (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Apr 07, 2006)
Slicing through layers of informed American scepticism, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has made the strongest pitch so far on why the nuclear deal with India needed to be signed by Washington in Washington
- India-Iran Relation Worries Us Congress (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice acknowledged that the United States had concerns over India's relationship with Iran but will not ask New Delhi to sever its links with Tehran in exchange for civilian nuclear technology.
- Full Bipartisan Review Called For (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 07, 2006)
India has legitimate energy requirements that the US needs to take a firm stand on, says Chairman of Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Richard . . .
- 'Past Non-Proliferation Policies Did Not Achieve Their Goals' (Pioneer, Condoleezza Rice, Apr 07, 2006)
We don't want India to expand its civil nuclear energy production without our help, says Condoleezza Rice
- We Do Not Have Any (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 07, 2006)
Iran’s response has been obscured with news about its potential to threaten international stability
- Hamas Govt Minister In Israel Custody (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
Israeli security forces took into custody a member of the new Hamas-led Palestinian cabinet today at a roadblock on the outskirts of Jerusalem, according to Hamas sources.
- Iraq Govt Formation Falters Again (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
press conference at which officials were expected to announce the date of the next session of Iraq’s Parliament was cancelled today, organisers said, dealing another blow to efforts to form a government.
- N-Deal: Us Congress Wary, But Receptive (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Apr 07, 2006)
Grudging support for the Indo-US nuclear deal has become evident among lawmakers in Washington after Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s full day of testimony before both Houses of Congress.
- War Room Leak Case: Cbi Nabs 5 (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
The raids in 17 places in Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Chandigarh and Muzaffarpur were conducted after the agency registered a case against nine people, including Ravi Shankaran, a relative of Navy chief Admiral Arun Prakash, in connection with the case . . .
- We Are Pushing For South Asia Moratorium On Fissile Material Production, Says Rice (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
"We've told the Indians they need to be helpful in that. They've promised that they will"
We are trying to get the work done on that ourselves"
Iranian navy ships had recently visited an Indian port, says Senator
The United States has concerns over
- Talks: Safe Travel Promise For Ltte (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Apr 07, 2006)
Norwegian Special Envoy cites polarisation, calls for confidence-building measures
- Hamas Minister Held, Freed By Israel (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
Haniyeh rejects Abbas' move
- 20 Killed In North Waziristan Fighting (News International, CP Bhambhri, Apr 06, 2006)
Four soldiers and 16 militants were reportedly killed in fresh incidents of violence in the Shawal valley and Dattakhel area of North Waziristan tribal agency on Tuesday night and Wednesday.
- Politician Shot Dead In Held Kashmir (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
A militant-turned-politician was shot dead at a bus station in held Kashmir on Wednesday, while seven people were injured in separate attacks in the restive region, police said.
- ‘Pakistan, India Remain Engaged In Peaceful Dialogue’ (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
The report ‘Supporting Human Rights and Democracy: The US Record 2005-2006’ released on Wednesday said Pakistan and India "remained engaged in peaceful dialogue on a range of issues" and "worked together" to assist victims in the aftermath of the . . .
- Kathmandu Clamps Night Curfew (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
Attempt to thwart Thursday's anti-King general strike sponsored by Opposition
- Evidence Is Fake, Says Saddam (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Apr 06, 2006)
Documents link ex-President to mass execution of Shias in the town of Dujail
- Indo-Us Deal: Lobbyists Pulling Out All The Stops (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Apr 06, 2006)
Given Bush’s low ratings in opinion polls, it would be surprising if his Republican Party manages to cling on to its slim majority
- Patkar Arrested, Shifted To Aiims (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
In a dramatic midnight swoop, Delhi Police today arrested Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Ms Medha Patkar, on an indefinite hunger-strike here, took her to a hospital following deterioration in her condition.
- In Indira’S Footsteps (Statesman, Rajinder Puri, Apr 06, 2006)
Last week this column suggested that the Congress should be buried. Some elaboration is in order.
- Polls Across Loc (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
Flattened by unprecedented earthquake on October 8 last year "Azad" Kashmir (as the occupied territory across the Line of Control is locally known) is witnessing a serious electoral confrontation these days.
- Muslim India Tries To Escape The Past (Deccan Herald, RANDEEP RAMESH, Apr 06, 2006)
Prominent individuals belie the poverty of a minority left behind by the 1947 partition
- Common Future (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Apr 06, 2006)
The Prime Minister has a vision for Indo-Pak amity where borders become irrelevant
- Exemplary Devotees (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
During the Lord's incarnation as Lord Rama, His infinite compassion and inherent Soulabhya (accessibility) became manifest during the many instances when he met His devotees face to face.
- Metro Crosses Another Hurdle (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
In a decision that could lead to faster approval of the Bangalore Metro project by the Centre, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday accepted the recommendation of the Group of Ministers (GoM) that operation and maintenance of metro rail systems and the . . .
- Marx's Reserve Army Of Labour Going Global (Hindu, Andrew Glyn, Apr 06, 2006)
The eruption of the Indian and Chinese economies could shift the balance of power sharply in favour of capital in the rich world.
- Isb Students Strike It Rich (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
One of them receives an offer of Rs. 1.04-crore annual salary
- Three Meat Grinders For N-Deal: Us Congress, Nsg And Iaea (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Apr 06, 2006)
The Indo-US nuclear deal takes a significant step as Condoleezza Rice testifies before the US Congress. C. Raja Mohan untangles the complexities
- Indo-Us N Deal Has Serious Implications (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Wednesday said Pakistan is against increase in the permanent members of the Security Council and in favour of enhancing only non-permanent members to make the organization more representative and equitable.
- Fcc Conference (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 06, 2006)
The second day of the 59th Formation Commanders' Conference(FCC) was mostly devoted to briefings and discussions on matters of professional importance.
- Fukuyama's Take On Islam And Islamists (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Apr 06, 2006)
His prescription: the solution lies not in "fixing" the Muslim world by imposing democracy but in reaching out to alienated Muslims in the West.
- Oiling Our Way (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 06, 2006)
Carefully assess Rosneft’s offer to ONGC
- Army To Hold Fresh Trials For 155mm Artillery Guns (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
The Indian Army is looking at holding an unprecedented fourth round of trials in Pokhran for awarding the multi-billion dollar 155MM .52 calibre tracked and towed artillery guns contract which is already controversy ridden with one of the competing . . .
- Last Post (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 06, 2006)
The army of independent India is a colonial army, and it does not quite know what to do with this paradox.
- Justice For Joshi, Joy In The Parivar (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 06, 2006)
The forensic report clearing RSS leader Sanjay Joshi in the sleaze CD controversy is cause for much joy in the Parivar.
- Police Remove Medha To Hospital (Hindu, Garimella Subramaniam, Apr 06, 2006)
In a midnight swoop, the police on Wednesday removed the fasting Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) leader, Medha Patkar, to the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences
- Rice Urges U.S.-India Nuclear Deal In Congress (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Apr 06, 2006)
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Wednesday urged Congress to approve a nuclear energy deal with India, saying it would reduce New Delhi's dependence on Iranian oil and create thousands of new American jobs.
- Pro-India Politician Killed, Four Injured In Held-Kashmir (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
A local politician was shot dead by suspected Muslim rebels in Indian-held Kashmir on Wednesday, while four people were injured in a separate attack in the region, police said.
- Pakistan Will Maintain Minimum Deterrence, Says Musharraf (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Formation Commanders stress need for disaster management policy and apparatus
- Yatras To Highlight "Failure" Of Cong-Led Coalition: Bjp (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
BJP today said it was forced to undertake the twin-yatras to highlight the "failure" of the Congress-led coalition on all fronts and to protest against politics of "minority appeasement" being practised by it.
- India Developing Hi-Tech Battlefield (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Apr 05, 2006)
India is planning to set up a high-tech tactical battlefield communications system, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Chief of Army Staff General JJ Singh told a seminar here on Tuesday.
- Jitters On The Left (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 05, 2006)
The memorandum submitted to the Election Commission by Left Front leaders on Monday, protesting against the manner in which the former has been going about arranging for the forthcoming Assembly election in West Bengal, is a clear indication of the . . .
- Behind Every Brave Soldier... (Pioneer, Ashok K Mehta, Apr 05, 2006)
It is always there for you. You seek it out in times of trouble but don't think about it when the going is good. It belongs to you and is usually taken for granted.
- Strategic Horizon Of Indo-Us Deal (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 05, 2006)
The India-United States agreement is in line with Bush's objective of curbing Islamist strength which is dependent on petroleum, says Prafull Goradia
- Cong Praises Poll Decorum (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
The Congress today hailed the people of Assam as well as all insurgent groups while the Communist Party of India (CPI) congratulated the Election Commission for ensuring a peaceful first phase Assembly polls that witnessed a 68 per cent turn out . . .
- Saddam To Be Tried For Genocide (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
The Iraqi tribunal announced today that Saddam Hussein would be tried on genocide charges over the Anfal campaign against Kurds that left an estimated 180,000 people dead.
- Integration Strategy Is Key To M&a Success (The Financial Express, RAJIV MEMANI, Apr 05, 2006)
In the absence of proper planning, more than half of the recent M&As have failed to deliver
- Hovering Clouds Of Pessimism (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Municipal elections held on February 8 in the shadow of Maoist attacks and a boycott by political parties painted a sorry picture of Nepal, even as it further shrunk King Gyanendra's options.
- Iran Willing To Talk On Uranium Enrichment (Indian Express, ALI AKBAR DAREINI, Apr 05, 2006)
Iran is prepared to negotiate on the large-scale enrichment of uranium but will never abandon its right to enrich uranium, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki told a press conference on Tuesday.
- Serious Incident (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Apr 05, 2006)
A uniformed man taking out his frustration on his colleagues by killing them is an occasional happening worrying security experts in the country.
- No Sure Way Of Defining (Telegraph, Stephen Hugh-Jones, Apr 05, 2006)
Is Indian “street” English (Englishes, rather) as valid as any other? The question isn’t, of course, one for India or English alone.
- U.S. Plays Down Iran Ship Visits To India (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Apr 05, 2006)
The United States on Monday confirmed that two Iranian navy ships had visited Indian ports last month, but played down the contact as the Bush administration struggles to win congressional approval for a landmark U.S.-India civilian nuclear energy deal.
- Defiant Saddam To Face New Trial (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Toppled Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein could be fighting for his life in a second trial soon
- U.S. Lawmaker Backs India Deal As Congress Mulls Changes (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Apr 05, 2006)
A leading Democratic lawmaker on Tuesday voiced strong support for a landmark nuclear energy deal with India and predicted the U.S. Congress would eventually approve the controversial accord.
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