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Articles 15221 through 15320 of 27135:
- Changing The Face Of Global Security (Hindu, M.K. Bhadrakumar, Feb 20, 2006)
The underlying theme, promoted by the U.S. and Germany, of the 42nd Munich Conference of Security Policy was that NATO must have the pivotal role in the 21st century's world order.
- Muslims And The Indian Army (Hindu, SANDEEP DIKSHIT, Feb 20, 2006)
After 60 years of Independence, we should be sufficiently confident of our collective secular beliefs and practices to examine facts.
- Another Spat Between Russia And Georgia (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Feb 20, 2006)
The row between the two countries over the breakaway Georgian territory of South Ossetia could have a wider fallout.
- More Surveys On Minorities At Sonia Behest: Dasmunshi (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 20, 2006)
In a new dimension to the ongoing debate on the headcount of minorities in the Army, the government has been working on identical survey on the minority community in other sectors as telecom, power, health and education following a categorical . . .
- Iran: Bsp Flays Centre’S Stand (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 20, 2006)
Bahujan Samaj Party President Mayawati on Sunday berated the Central Government on its stand on the Iran issue.
- Off Target, Again (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Feb 20, 2006)
He’s no dead-eye Dick, that’s for sure, but he certainly is kind of trigger-happy.
- India, Us Fast Breeding Nuclear Deal (Times of India, Indrani Bagchi, Feb 20, 2006)
Seeking a compromise formula to cap the controversy over fast breeder reactors (FBR) which has halted progress on the India-US nuclear deal,
- French President Meets Manmohan Singh (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 20, 2006)
India and France will take their strategic relations to a new high on Monday by signing a joint declaration on civil nuclear energy cooperation and a defence pact.
- Nepal Parties Reject Reconciliation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 20, 2006)
King Gyanendra's appeal for democratic process is meaningless, say leaders
- Strategic Thinking (Tribune, K. Subrahmanyam, Feb 20, 2006)
The Prime Minister speaking at the Association of Indian Diplomats, while releasing their newly launched journal referred to the dearth of strategic long-term thinking in our country.
- Time For A Moratorium (Dawn, Aitzaz Ahsan, Feb 20, 2006)
The sense of outrage over the cartoons (which none had seen) was over-powering and all-pervasive as I entered the National Assembly Hall on February 13.
- India Not To Dilute N-Deterrent Capacity: Anand Sharma (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Feb 20, 2006)
Mr Anand Sharma, the new Minister of State for External Affairs, answers all kinds of questions and the phrase “no comments” does not seem to have entered his lexicon, at least not yet. Excerpts from an interview:
- The Congress Dilemma In West Bengal (Hindu, K.V. Prasad, Feb 20, 2006)
State unit agonises over whether or not to ally with Trinamool for the Assembly polls
Alva, Mamata hold discussions on possible agreement
Resolution of not allying with any from BJP camp prevents it
- French President Arrives In India (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 20, 2006)
* Seeks to boost trade and hold nuclear talks with Delhi
French President Jacques Chirac arrived in India on Sunday for a whistle-stop visit aimed at bolstering trade and civilian nuclear cooperation with the emerging economic powerhouse.
- Over 50 Injured As Mma Defies Ban On Ralies In Islamabad (Daily Times, Shahzad Malik, Feb 20, 2006)
* 300 arrested in twin cities
* JI claims 3,463 activists arrested
* Police fire teargas at MMA leaders
* Danish ambassador leaves
- Brutus, Et Tu! (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 20, 2006)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has said that he has handed over to Islamabad information about Taliban leaders and activists who, he claimed, are orchestrating a stubborn insurgency from Pakistan’s soil. At a Press conference in Kabul on return from . . .
- Olive Green Carries The United Colours Of India (Indian Express, N.N. Vohra, Feb 20, 2006)
Let the destinies of the men and women of the armed forces, of whatever creed, remain the responsibility of the chiefs of staff, says N.N. VOHRA
- Monsieur President, Vous Etes Bienvenue (Indian Express, Pamela Philipose, Feb 19, 2006)
The President of the French Republic touches base in Delhi today. I thought a welcome letter was therefore in order...
- Thar Express Back On Track After 41 Years (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 19, 2006)
In a major boost to people-to-people contact between India and Pakistan, the second rail link between the two countries was established today with the trans-border Thar Express resuming operations after a gap of 41 years.
- Joshi Veers Off Bjp Line, Slams Pm For Iran Vote, N-Deal (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 19, 2006)
His party may fully back India’s IAEA vote against Iran but, in a letter to the Prime Minister, BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi has sharply criticised the implications of India’s position on Iran and has also attacked the proposed India-US nuclear deal.
- Tremor: Hydro Projects In Ne Under Scanner (Deccan Herald, Prasanta Paul, Feb 19, 2006)
Is a new bomb ticking in the northeastern part of the Himalayas?
Tuesday’s earthquake, which struck the Himalayas in Sikkim and was felt in the entire northeastern belt, is a grim reminder to the country’s planners and policy-makers . . .
- Promoting A Clean And Green Environment (Hindu, K. Shankar, Feb 19, 2006)
He has more than two decades of experience in industrial capital equipment (sales and marketing) such as machine tools, meteorology equipment, power plant machinery and plastic processing machinery.
- Vhp Not To Support Any Single Party (Hindu, PRAFULLA DAS, Feb 19, 2006)
No plans to launch a party, says Singhal
- Nuclear Deal Prejudicial To National Interests: Joshi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 19, 2006)
Seeks full debate during Parliament session
Onerous restrictions on India'
`Attempts to make country sign NPT'
Pakistan connection alleged in Iran issue
- Our Children... Let Us Handle With Care (Hindu, B.O. SEBASTIAN, Feb 19, 2006)
"You are not interested in me; you are not bothered about my studies and future."
- Us And India: Time To Think (Tribune, M.V. Kamath, Feb 19, 2006)
By now it is a cliché to say that the United States is the only super power in the world and everybody knows it. But it is behaving like one with India in a manner that can only be described as crude. If India does not bare its teeth now, . . .
- Thar Express Completes First Run (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 19, 2006)
A military band played traditional tunes and hundreds of people cheered as a train linking India and Pakistan rolled into a small desert town in western India on Sunday, marking the restoration of a rail link cut off four decades ago.
- Iran Believes Russian N-Proposal ‘Useful’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 19, 2006)
Iranian legislator hopes Russia will not act like America
- Bush Backs Nuke Deal (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 19, 2006)
Seeking to clear the air on the Indo-US nuclear deal which has hit roadblocks, President Mr George W Bush has defended the pact and said he would talk about the “development” of a civilian nuclear power industry during his visit to New Delhi next month.
- George Bush Defends India-U.S. Nuclear Deal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 19, 2006)
To discuss development of civilian nuclear industry during his visit
- Chirac Arrives In Capital Today (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 19, 2006)
French President Jacques Chirac will arrive in New Delhi on Sunday on a three-day visit during which the two countries will sign a Declaration on peaceful nuclear energy, a defence agreement and some other pacts, reports PTI.
- French President Arrives In India For Trade, Nuclear Talks (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 19, 2006)
French President Jacques Chirac arrived in India Sunday for a whistle-stop visit aimed at bolstering trade and civilian nuclear cooperation with the emerging economic powerhouse.
- ‘Vhp To Create Hindu Vote Bank’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 19, 2006)
The Viswa Hindu Parishad (VHP) would create a 15-crore “Hindu vote bank” in the country which would play a key role in the coming elections, its international president Ashok Singhal said here on Saturday.
- Azad To Inaugurate Re-Erected Peace Bridge At Loc Today (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 19, 2006)
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad will tomorrow inaugurate the re-erected Kaman Aman Setu (Peace Bridge), which connects Uri with Muzaffarabad, along the Line of Control (LoC).
- Falling In Line (Indian Express, Coomi Kapoor, Feb 19, 2006)
The BJP’s foreign policy has traditionally tilted towards America and the viewpoint of the Islamic world gets short shrift.
- Passport-Less Durand Line (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 18, 2006)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has proposed that there should not be any passports between Pakistan and Afghanistan on the pattern of European Union, as this would allow more trade and prosperity for the two countries.
- The Guantanamo Disgrace (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 18, 2006)
IT is time to close the US military prison in Guantanamo Bay. The detainees there, numbering about 500, should be tried in court or released. It is inhumane to hold them indefinitely in a place where torture is not uncommon and due process is absent.
- A Friend & A Global Player (Dawn, Tariq Fatemi, Feb 18, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf is scheduled to pay an official visit to China in the next few days.
- India Supports Iran Pipeline: Delhi To Join Turkmenistan Plan: Jadoon (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Feb 18, 2006)
Petroleum ministers of Pakistan and India gave their unequivocal support on Friday to the proposed gas pipeline from Iran, saying neither fears about trouble in Balochistan nor the raising of international finances for the project were an issue.
- Kabul, Islamabad To Share Information On Taliban (Daily Times, Umer Farooq, Feb 18, 2006)
* Abdullah says Al Qaeda has no base in Afghanistan
* ‘Our relations with India are very important’
- India-Pakistan Train Link Sparks Reunion Hopes (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Second rail link between Khokarapar and Munabao opened on Saturday, decades after it was severed.
- Cartoon Issue: One More Perspective— (Daily Times, Shaukat Qadir, Feb 18, 2006)
It seems the world is determined to drive home to students of sociology that while all other cultures might be areligious, the only religious culture that threatens the world is that of Islam
- On A Trip Of Friendship (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 18, 2006)
President Hamid Karzai’s three-day visit to Pakistan was the latest in a series of exchanges at the top government level the two countries have had in the post-9/11 period.
- India Fears For Its Security If Iran Row Escalates (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
India is deeply concerned at the growing rhetoric and possibility of a confrontation over Iran's controversial nuclear programme, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Friday.
- The Silence Of Liberal Muslims (Hindustan Times, Vir Sanghvi, Feb 18, 2006)
I am sorry if you feel you have had enough of the latest religion vs freedom of expression controversy: the fuss over the Danish cartoons that featured the Prophet Mohammed.
- The Contrast In Treatment (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Feb 18, 2006)
An interesting contrast between Indians and their rulers and Pakistanis and their dictators is the way they treat their creative artists — painters, poets, novelists and thinkers.
- Doctor Prescribes (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 18, 2006)
Under attack on foreign policy, PM needed to show firmness. He’s done that. Must do more
- Centre Has Open Mind On Kashmir: Pm To Malik (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Seeking a permanent solution to the Kashmir issue, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today met separatist JKLF chief Yaseen Malik and assured him the Centre has an "open mind" and would like to involve a larger cross section of public opinion to . . .
- After Pokhran Thrust (Daily Excelsior, K.S. Rangachary, Feb 18, 2006)
The prime minister’s office (PMO) and the country’s nuclear establishment are shadow-boxing over the separation of civilian and military nuclear facilities as part of the deal with the US.
- The General Is Here Again (Daily Excelsior, Sarla Handoo, Feb 18, 2006)
Pakistan President General Musharraf is back at his favourite game of blowing hot and cold against India these days. At the Economic Meet in Davos, he replayed the Kashmir tune and pleaded for demilitarization of Kashmir and . . .
- N-Submarine Project Finally Moves Ahead (Indian Express, Shiv Aroor, Feb 18, 2006)
With some progress finally made on the compact reactors that will ultimately power the country’s indigenous nuclear submarines, the advanced technology vessel (ATV) project facility at Visakhapatnam is being expanded for crucial tests scheduled . . .
- N-Deal Would Be A Great Accomplishment’ (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
US Congressman Frank Pallone has said implementation of the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal is important for bilateral relations and will help strengthen energy security between the nations.
- Kitne Musalman Hain? (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Feb 18, 2006)
Let me ask you a question I like to put often to the top brass of our armed forces, as well as the police, paramilitary and intelligence organisations: when was the last time you heard a column of the army, called out to restore order in a communal riot,
- Musharraf’S Other Wars (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 18, 2006)
SELIG S. HARRISON on the armed struggles to defend Pakistan from within
- A Political Opportunity (Deccan Herald, Sushant Sareen, Feb 18, 2006)
India would prefer to solve the Kashmir issue without involving Pakistan India's Kashmir policy - if at all there is such a thing - is bizarre. To the rest of the world India never fails to point to the existence of an elected government, . . .
- Shraddhananda Gets A Breather From Sc (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the execution of the death sentence imposed on Swami Shraddhananda by a Bangalore trial court in the sensational murder of Shakereh, granddaughter of Sir Mirza Ismail, former diwan of the erstwhile Mysore state.
- Pm Justifies Vote Against Iran (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Defending India’s vote against Iran’s nuclear programme in International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) earlier this month, PM Manmohan Singh has said that his government’s position was determined by the ......
- Creative Solutions, Sarkari Style (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Feb 18, 2006)
The many ways in which officials in a region gripped by crisis try to deal with it can be intriguing. Even entertaining. From advising farmers to plant crops in line with zodiac signs to suggesting they bear arms against moneylenders — it's all happening
- The Nuclear Issue And Iran's Domestic Debate (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Feb 18, 2006)
While there is a consensus in Iran on acquiring nuclear know-how, there are deep differences on whether to go in for weapons capability. But the threat of aggression by the U.S. or Israel could prove a rallying factor.
- Amnesty Urges Sanctions To End Nepal Abuses (Reuters, Mark Williams, Feb 18, 2006)
International sanctions against the government of Nepal's King Gyanendra must be considered in a bid to end human rights abuses and restore democracy, the head of Amnesty International said on Friday.
- Pranab Swears By Secular Nature Of Armed Forces (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Advani calls it "vote-bank politics"
Heated exchange caps pre-lunch proceedings
Communal head count, says Advani
Cause is noble, method adopted is wrong: CPI
- Govt, Opposition Clash Over Muslim Survey In Forces (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
The survey of Muslims in armed forces spared off clashes with the government and Opposition accusing each other of “communalising” the issue for “vote-bank politics” in both the Houses of Parliament.
- No Evidence Of Isi Presence, Says Kerala Govt (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
The Kerala government has made it clear that it had not come across any evidence of ISI activities in the state.
- U.S. Rumsfeld Rejects Calls For Guantanamo Closure (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on Friday rejected calls from U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan and others to close Guantanamo Bay prison, and firmly denied accusations of torture and abuse.
- Cong Finds Ally In Bjp (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
The fact of the Congress having more in common with the BJP on foreign policy than with its Left allies came out in the open in Parliament today when the Prime Minister mounted the government’s defence for voting against . . .
- Iran Developing N-Bomb: France (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
France branded Iran’s nuclear programme as a “clandestine, military” project for the first time today, sparking a sharp protest from Tehran in its international standoff with the West.
- Vote On Iran In National Interest, Says Pm (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
In a strong defence of India’s vote at the IAEA, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today assured both Houses of Parliament that his government’s stand was based on “objectives of upholding Iran’s rights and obligations” and country’s . . .
- Indo-French N-Deal Not During Chirac’S Visit (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Feb 18, 2006)
As French President Jacques Chirac arrives here on February 19 on a two-day state visit to India, a host of bilateral agreements in the field of defence, space and education will be signed, but the Indo-US-type nuclear deal with France . . .
- Khan Link Prompted Iran Vote: Pm (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday strongly defended India’s recent vote against Iran at IAEA by articulating long-held proliferation concerns over Tehran’s links with rogue Pakistani scientist A Q Khan and pointing to Islamabad’s . . .
- Big Or Small (Tribune, Editorial, Statesman, Feb 18, 2006)
Violators are violators
THURSDAY’S Supreme Court order directing the owners of all big showrooms located in Delhi’s residential areas to vacate their premises within 30 days or face action has far reaching implications for the Capital.
- Two More Rockets Fired From Afghanistan (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
Two more rockets, fired by coalition troops in Afghanistan, fell in Pakistan’s Saidgai tribal town of North Waziristan tribal agency on Wednesday night.
- Killing Of Chinese Engineers (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 17, 2006)
Three Chinese engineers and their drier were shot dead by unknown gunmen in Hub on Wednesday. A group calling itself the Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack on the Chinese engineers later in telephone calls to newspaper . . .
- Bad For All (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Feb 17, 2006)
There is more than one indication that intelligentsia in Pakistan is keeping its fingers crossed whether the country's President Pervez Musharraf would hold general election as scheduled in 2007.
- Kalam Floats Upa Feel-Good Balloon (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
President A P J Abdul Kalam has portrayed a rosy picture of the country as he unveiled the UPA government’s broad policy priorities for the coming year at the customary joint session of Parliament on the first day of the Budget session on Thursday.
- President As Supreme Commander — Need For Law Vesting Powers And Authority (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Feb 17, 2006)
India's President is a "paper super", being neither supreme nor a commander. He should have the right to approve the postings, promotions, transfers and punishments of officers of the rank of at least corps commanders and above;
- 26 Die In Taliban Suicide Attacks (Dawn, Ahmed Hassan, Feb 17, 2006)
The issue of blasphemous cartoons dominated the National Assembly proceedings on Thursday with the opposition lawmakers asking the government to take ‘firm steps’ to force those responsible to tender an apology and assure that religious . . .
- India-France N-Declaration Coming (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
India and France will sign a 'declaration' on development of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
- Karzai Satisfied Over Growing Economic Ties With Pakistan (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 17, 2006)
Kabul not to allow hostile activities against neighbour Visit of Mr. Karzai assumes importance in view of the forthcoming visit of U.S. President to the sub-continent
- This Ostrich Act Is Misconceived (Indian Express, Seema Alavi, Feb 17, 2006)
As a citizen of India and as a Muslim I would like to know the Muslim representation in the armed forces. I think I have a right to this information because no institution in this country is beyond the purview of the Right to Information Act.
- Chirac Leaves On State Visits To Thailand, India (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
French President Jacques Chirac left Paris for Bangkok on Friday, travelling with a high-level delegation on the first step of an Asian tour.
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