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Articles 13221 through 13320 of 27135:
- The Indo-Us Fallout (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Apr 03, 2006)
Pakistan is not likely to go on beseeching America for nuclear goodies that are unlikely to be given
- World Scrambles To Feed China’S Appetite For Metal (Deccan Herald, Don Lee , Apr 03, 2006)
China's imports of scrap metal surged nearly 30 percent last year, and the trend is not likely to abate
- Tata, L&t Bag Orders For Pinaka Rocket Launcher (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
Making the private sector’s first major foray into defence production in India, a Tata Group firm and Larsen and Toubro have bagged orders worth Rs 200 crore for producing the indigenously developed multi-barrel rocket launcher—Pinaka. As per the . . .
- Stranded In A Place Called Impasse (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Apr 03, 2006)
Is the demilitarisation of Jammu and Kashmir a workable next-step in the dialogue process?
- Attempts To Derail N-Deal (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 03, 2006)
As expected, a seesaw battle is on in Washington over the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal.
- Civil Unrest Speading In Pak’S Baluchistan (Deccan Herald, Carlotta Gall, Apr 03, 2006)
Explosions at gas pipelines and railroad tracks are common in this remote desert region. Now, roadside bombs and artillery shells are, too. More than 100 civilians have been killed in recent months, along with dozens of government security forces.
- Safety First (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 03, 2006)
Do Indians lack common sense? There could be something in this if they need the Supreme Court of India to school them on the basic safety standards that need to be followed in public buildings .
- India, France Hold Naval Exercises (Tribune, Ajay Kaul, Apr 03, 2006)
Adding a new chapter in bilateral ties, aircraft carriers, destroyers and submarines of India and France, supported by their air forces, today began a week-long joint exercise, off the Goa coast.
- Rebuilding Confidence (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 03, 2006)
Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv has got a shot in the arm with the Cabinet Committee on Security clearing the purchase of 20 additional Dhruvs at a cost of Rs 955 crore.
- Policy To Fight Naxalism (Tribune, Gen V.P. Malik (retd), Apr 03, 2006)
On March 13, 2006, the Union Home Minister announced a 14-point policy on Naxalism in the Lok Sabha as outlined in a booklet, “Status Paper on the Naxal Problem”.
- Atomic Energy Panel Chairman To Visit Vienna (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
dia’s top nuclear scientist will visit Vienna this week for talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on a safeguards accord proposed under the Indo-US nuclear deal to pave the way for resumption of nuclear fuel for Indian reactors.
- A Hoax Called Terror Gwynne Dyer (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
“You’re allowed to lie for jihad. You’re allowed any technique to defeat your enemy,” Zacarias Moussaoui told the Virginia court room, trying to explain why he had changed his story about not being directly involved in the 9/11 plot. Now he wants to die a
- India, France Hold Naval Exercises Off Goa Coast (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
Adding a new chapter in bilateral ties, aircraft carriers, destroyers and submarines of India and France, supported by their air forces, on Sunday undertook began week-long joint exercises off the Goa coast to tone up inter-operability and make . . .
- Handle Iran With Care (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 03, 2006)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Mohamed El Baradei is right in dismissing any imminent threat of sanctions against Iran as a “bad idea”.
- Top N-Scientist For Vienna (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
India’s top nuclear scientist will visit Vienna this week for talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on a safeguards accord proposed under the Indo-US nuclear deal to pave the way for a resumption of nuclear fuel for Indian reactors.
- Now, Robots Will Get Rid Of Bombs (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
Technological help for disposing of bombs may soon come to the aid of security forces as defence scientists have perfected a remote control-operated robot for the purpose.
- Govt Places Rs 6,000-Cr Defence Orders (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
The UPA government placed defence procurement orders worth around Rs 6,000 crore to Indian defence PSUs in the last two days of fiscal 2005-06.
- Indian Nuclear Deal: Bad Timing By Bush (Asia Times, Kaushik Kapisthalam, Apr 01, 2006)
Now comes the hard part. President George W. Bush and India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh proudly announced a new nuclear cooperation deal on March 2.
- Indian Nuclear Deal: Bad Timing By Bush (Asia Times, Kaushik Kapisthalam, Apr 01, 2006)
Now comes the hard part. President George W. Bush and India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh proudly announced a new nuclear cooperation deal on March 2.
- Women Fighter Pilots (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 01, 2006)
Friday's news of the four newly inducted female fighter pilots in the air force provides one with good reason to cheer.
- Protesting Too Much? (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 01, 2006)
There is a distinct change in the tone adopted by CPI-M leaders towards the Election Commission as polling day draws near in West Bengal. As recently as in January, Jyoti Basu has exhorted the party’s rank and file to cooperate with election . . .
- Iaf May Phase Out Canberra Jets By 2007 (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Canberra Bombers, the pride of the Indian Air Force and which has a distinct record of having taken part in all the three wars of the country has fought since their induction 50 years ago, could see an early phase-out
- Indo-Pak Peace Process Slow: Musharraf (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said the pace of improvement of relations with India is slow and it could move faster.
- President Confers Gallantry Awards (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Padma Bandopadhyay, the first woman to become Air Marshal, awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal
- Saran Rejects Reports Of India Training Iranian Navy (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Rejecting reports that India was training the Iranian Navy, visiting Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran has personally pointed out to a senior US lawmaker that his apprehensions to this effect were "completely misplaced".
- Pressured ‘Peace’ (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 01, 2006)
It was in the Central Hall that Bill Clinton indicated the US played no small part in the Pakistani troops’ pull-out from Kargil.
- India To Start Talks With Iaea On Nuclear Inspections (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
India will begin negotiations with the UN nuclear watchdog agency on opening its civilian nuclear facilities to international inspections, a news report said Friday.
- Us Unilateralism Is A Breeding Discontent (Daily Excelsior, V. N. Paranjape, Apr 01, 2006)
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, on visit to China last week signalled his country’s determination to play a key role in nuclear diplomacy by offering to take part in the construction of new nuclear plants in China.
- India’S Training Of Iranian Troops Could Dampen N-Deal: Us Lawmaker (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Delhi warns of setback in US-India ties if Congress refuses to ratify the nuclear deal
- Iran Under Pressure (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 01, 2006)
Iran finds itself in a tight corner. After three weeks of intense negotiations, the five permanent members of the UN Security Council have managed to agree on what is called a presidential statement.
- Nuclear Warheads (Tribune, Gurmeet Kanwal, Apr 01, 2006)
One of the contentious issues that had threatened to derail the historic civil nuclear energy cooperation agreement signed by India and the United Sates on July 18, 2005, is the issue of the number of nuclear warheads that India needs for credible . . .
- New Crisis In Iraq (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 01, 2006)
Elected government not in sight despite polls
- The Emerging Profile Of India (Dawn, Tayyab Siddiqui, Apr 01, 2006)
Prior to the advent of new millennium, political pundits and economic experts had predicted that the 21st century would be the Asian century.
- Israeli Planes Pound Gaza After Suicide Bombing (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Israeli warplanes struck Gaza early on Friday after a Palestinian suicide bomber killed four Israelis near a West Bank settlement, an attack the new Hamas government called a ‘‘natural response to Israeli crimes.’’
- 18 Indians Killed In Boat Capsize (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Eighteen Indians, including two women, were among 57 persons killed after a traditional wooden boat on a dinner cruise with 137 passengers aboard capsized off the coast of Bahrain, officials said today.
- An Impossibility (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Apr 01, 2006)
The Nagas have to realise that it is not possible for New Delhi to redraw the map of Nagaland
- Unsc’S Ultimatum To Iran (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Apr 01, 2006)
After three weeks of intense negotiations, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a presidential statement on Wednesday giving Iran thirty days to halt its uranium enrichment activity.
- Kalam Presents Gallantry Awards (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam today conferred 22 Shaurya Chakras for displaying gallantry on Armed Forces and para-military personnel at a ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhawan here.
- Iran Shadow On Indo-Us N-Deal (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Apr 01, 2006)
A senior member of the US Congress on Thursday cautioned India's Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran that "occasional episodes of conflict" might undermine vital Congressional support for the US-India civilian nuclear agreement.
- Thaksin And Thailand's Snap Polls (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Apr 01, 2006)
Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, with his pro-poor image, is pitted against an Opposition that has accused him of manipulating the political system for his benefit.
- Time Bomb (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 01, 2006)
In giving Iran 30 days to bring its suspect uranium enrichment into conformity with international safeguards, the UN has been extraordinarily fair.
- Iraqis Face More Brutal Life With Each Passing Month (Hindu, Jonathan Steele, Apr 01, 2006)
Terror and chaos reign, and the titanic challenge of ensuring political stability has barely begun to be addressed.
- I Am Not A Dictator: Musharraf (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said the pace of improvement of relations with India was slow and it could move faster.
- Except In Chhattisgarh, Naxal Menace Under Check (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Apr 01, 2006)
Local resistance groups to be trained in self-defence: Duggal
If Chhattisgarh were excluded, casualties would come down by 50 per cent
More civilian casualties this year
States asked to fill police vacancies
Expedite land reforms, States told
- Norway’S Defence Minister Visits Afghanistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Norway’s defence minister was visiting Afghanistan this week to meet Norwegian peacekeepers and Afghan officials, her ministry said on Thursday. Anne-Grete Stroem-Erichsen left on Wednesday evening for the four-day visit, which includes a meeting . . .
- Informant Confesses To Involvement (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
A US informant told a British court on Thursday he was involved in two plots to assassinate President Pervez Musharraf and had bought guns, ammunition and grenades to carry out the killing.
- Free The State Of Illegal Weapons (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 31, 2006)
A Huge cache of illegal arms and ammunition including anti-tank rockets, missiles and rocket propelled grenades were seized by the security agencies from the abandoned Bugti Fort in Dera Bugti on Wednesday.
- Aziz Calls For Broader Accord On Kashmir (Dawn, Ahmed Hassan, Mar 31, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Thursday that a broader agreement among Pakistan, India and people of Kashmir was a pre-requisite to a long lasting solution of Kashmir problem which could ensure sustainable peace in South Asia.
- Saran Warns Of Setback If Indo-Us N-Deal Not Ratified (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran warned on Thursday of a setback in US-India ties if Congress refuses to ratify a civilian nuclear deal reached between leaders of the two countries.
- The Status Of Northern Areas (Dawn, Ghayoor Ahmed, Mar 31, 2006)
Rebutting India’s recent claim that Gilgit-Baltistan was an integral part of its territory, the Pakistan foreign office has stated that as part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, the area is a disputed territory the final status of which is yet . . .
- Accountability In Islam (Dawn, Sidrah Unis, Mar 31, 2006)
Islam is a multifaceted religion where awareness of Divine rights has been given on the one hand and a functional network of an Islamic state has been laid down on the other.
- Us Nuclear Policy In South Asia (Dawn, Shameem Akhtar, Mar 31, 2006)
The US Assistant secretary of state for South and central Asia, Richard Boucher, told the South Asian journalists that “Pakistan’s energy requirements and economic needs are different from those of India”.
- India Warns Of Setback In Ties With Us (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran warned on Thursday of a setback in US-India ties if Congress refuses to ratify a civilian nuclear deal reached between leaders of the two countries.
- India Can’T Be A Us Partner And Target At The Same Time: Saran (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Mar 31, 2006)
Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran said on Thursday that India “cannot be a partner and a target” of the US at the same time.
- Kashmir Solution On Kashmiri Wishes: Pm (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Any permanent solution of the Kashmir dispute should be based on the aspirations of the Kashmiri people because it is the only way to bring sustainable peace in South Asia, said Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Thursday.
- Rajasthan Showcased For Royal Couple (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Amid showering of flower petals from the Indian Air Force helicopters and flying of Jaguar planes emitting colours in their honour, the royal couple, Prince Charles and Camilla witnessed the Rajasthan Day celebrations here on Thursday.
- Joshi: Take People Into Confidence (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Dispel apprehensions, he tells the UPA Government
WAB prevents India from conducting nuclear explosive test
Achievements of scientists lost by signing of the nuclear deal
- Cabinet Doubles Defence Minister's Financial Powers (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Enhanced powers limited to items emergent in nature
Finance Minister's powers also doubled
Rs. 48.33 crore for Khalsa Heritage Project
- Bofors And After (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 31, 2006)
Government takes a tiny step in the long march to making arms purchase efficient
- Indian Army To Remain Positive On Siachen’ (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
The army will “remain positive” on the issue of withdrawing from the Siachen glacier while ensuring that national interest was upheld, Indian Army Chief Gen. J J Singh said Thursday.
- Howard: No Immediate Change In Policy Towards India (Hindu, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Mar 31, 2006)
Australia-China uranium deal `possible'
Australian Prime Minister John Howard has hinted at the possibility of signing an agreement with China to meet its uranium requirements for nuclear power generation. Mr. Howard has ruled out similar sales to India
- U.S. Defends Civilian Nuclear Deal With India (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
"India, a responsible nuclear power"
Concerns over Iran developing weapons of mass destruction
Iran had contacts with Pakistan nuclear scientist A.Q. Khan
- Saran, Rice Discuss Nuclear Deal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Any change to be ``within the parameters'' of understanding reached: India
- Kashmir Resolution Must Reflect People’S Aspirations: Shaukat (Pakistan Observer, Sharafat Kazmi, Mar 31, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that any long-lasting solution of the Kashmir should involve agreement between Pakistan, India and the Kashmiris as sustainable peace in South Asia cannot be achieved without the settlement of Kashmir . . .
- Army Chief Hails Deal With U.S. (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
The India-U.S. nuclear agreement signed recently would safeguard the security of the country, Chief of the Army Staff, Gen. J.J. Singh, said here on Thursday.
- Pm's Initiatives Would Reduce Terrorism In J&k (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Army Commander, Northern Command, Lt Gen Deepak Kapoor said it is hoped that the peace initiatives taken by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would reduce terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
- 'India-Iran Ties May Dampen N-Deal' (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
India's training of Iranian troops could dampen vital US Congress support for a bilateral landmark civilian nuclear deal, a ranking Democrat warned on Thursday.
- Business Of Politics Of Profit (Pioneer, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Mar 31, 2006)
Arun Jaitley must be thanked for Sonia Gandhi looking all set to dominate the news from now to election day.
- Pm Inaugurates Merchant Navy Celebrations (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
The 43rd National Maritime Day celebrations began here on Thursday with the inauguration of Merchant Navy Week by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
- India Says Nuclear Deal Will Not Spark Arms Race (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Mar 31, 2006)
India, pressing for U.S. congressional approval of a landmark nuclear energy agreement, on Thursday rejected suggestions the deal might provoke a South Asia arms race and reaffirmed its commitment to a voluntary moratorium on atomic weapons testing.
- Thirteen States Meet To Counter Rising Maoist Menace (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Mar 31, 2006)
Rattled by a wave of Maoist attacks that have left hundreds dead, officials from 13 Indian states will meet on Friday to try to stem a rebellion that is menacing huge swathes of the country's centre, east and south.
- World Powers Say Iran Must Curb Nuclear Ambitions (Reuters, LOUIS CHARBONNEAU, Mar 31, 2006)
The world's major powers told Iran on Thursday it must heed a U.N. call to curb its nuclear programme or face isolation, but Tehran refused to budge.
- Strategic Interests Not Compromised By Nuke Deal: Army Chief (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Army Chief J J Singh today said the country's security and strategic interests were not compromised by the landmark civilian nuclear accord signed between India and the United States.
- Pak Backing Jihadi Group In Lanka: Ltte (Hindustan Times, PK Balachandran, Mar 31, 2006)
The Pakistani intelligence agency Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) is backing a Muslim terrorist group called "Jihad" in Eastern Sri Lanka, the LTTE's ideologue and chief peace negotiator, Anton Balasingham, charged on Wednesday.
- Talks On “Office Of Profit” Issue From May 10 (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
The government today decided to reconvene Parliament from May 10 after the Assembly elections for enacting a comprehensive law on redefining office of profit, an issue that resulted in a political storm and has threatened the survival of BJP-led . . .
- 30-Day Unsc Caveat Can’T Scare Iran (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Iran refused today to comply with a UN Security Council demand for an end to uranium enrichment, defying major powers which fear Teheran secretly wants an atomic bomb.
- Unsc Gives Iran 30 Days To Fall In Line (Pioneer, George Jahn, Mar 31, 2006)
Foreign Ministers and their deputies from the United States, Russia, China and Europe focused Thursday on what kind of pressure to bring on Iran to get it to compromise on its suspect nuclear activities.
- Pak Concerned Over Us-India N-Deal (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
As the US Administration seeks a waiver from the US Congress for the implementation of US-India Agreement on Civilian Nuclear Cooperation, Islamabad has once again communicated to US government about Pakistan’s concerns and said that the grant . . .
- No Comparisons Between India, Iran On Nuclear Issue: Us (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Mar 31, 2006)
Vigorously defending the civilian nuclear energy agreement with New Delhi, the Bush administration has maintained that there can be no comparisons between India and Iran on the nuclear issue.
- Hawking India's Soul? (Business Line, Sridhar Jagannathan, Mar 31, 2006)
The recent deal to allow India to have its nuclear cake in public and eat it in private too will adversely impact the global goal of reducing the spectre of a nuclear war.
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