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Articles 17821 through 17920 of 27135:
- The Third Round Of Talks (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 28, 2005)
Pakistan and India are to begin the third round of their composite dialogue on January 17.
- Balochistan In Turmoil Again (Dawn, Zubeida Mustafa, Dec 28, 2005)
The war in Balochistan is once again making headlines. 2005 was a troubled year for the province with the insurgency simmering throughout the year interspersed with military action by the Frontier Constabulary from time to time.
- Go On, Break The Mould (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Dec 28, 2005)
When climbing steep heights, you are advised not to look down. If you do and sense how far up you have already gone, the temptation to retrace your steps becomes irresistible. After a year of bold moves on the foreign policy front, the UPA government ....
- Wave Of Future (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 28, 2005)
One year ago, amidst churning oceans, India’s diplomacy tacked its sail differently
- Prisoners Of Indifference (Indian Express, Himmat Singh Gill, Dec 28, 2005)
This is the sorry tale of 54 Indian PoWs of the 1971 war who continue to be locked up in Pakistani jails. The Indian government seems to have forsaken them, even though the fact and authenticity of their custody has been confirmed in Parliament.
- Tsunami: Lessons To Learn (Dawn, Najmuddin A. Shaikh, Dec 28, 2005)
This week the world marked the first anniversary of the catastrophic tsunami that devastated large areas of Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India and the Maldives.
- Air Force Fires Prickly Anjali (Daily Excelsior, Air Commodore (Retd.) Upendra Bajpai, Dec 28, 2005)
For the first time in the history of Indian Air Force Flying Officer Anjali Gupta (a female) has faced a court martial proceeding, and been cashiered from service.
- Pok Lady Handed Over To Pak Army (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
The army has handed over a PoK woman to the Pakistani army in Karnah sector of north Kashmir.
- Rail Raid A Naxal Stratagem? (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
The Andhra Pradesh government would not hesitate to use the Army to counter Naxalite attacks, State Home Minister K Jana Reddy has said.
- Indian Intimacy With Saddam (News International, Shireen M Mazari, Dec 28, 2005)
Recent revelations regarding former Indian Foreign Minister Natwar Singh's linkage to the UN oil-for-food programme scandal should not have come as a surprise to anyone who knew of the long history of close cooperation between India and the Saddam regime,
- Islamabad Asks Delhi To Mind Its Own Business (News International, Mariana Baabar, Dec 28, 2005)
Pakistan on Tuesday accused India of vitiating the atmosphere of improved relations by issuing provocative statements directed against Islamabad’s internal matters and asked New Delhi to refrain from interfering in the country’s internal affairs.
- Pakistan Rejects Indian Comment On Balochistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
The Foreign Office on Tuesday rejected an Indian statement about events in Balochistan as “unwarranted and baseless”, APP reports.
- Pakistan Asks India To Mind Own Business (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Pakistan Tuesday accused India of vitiating the atmosphere of improved relations by issuing provocative statements directed against Islamabad's internal matters and asked New Delhi to refrain from interfering in the country's internal affairs.
- Four Soldiers Wounded In Landmine Blasts In Waziristan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
A land mine exploded near an army pickup truck on a road in a tribal region in South Waziristan, injuring three soldiers, a government official said on Tuesday.
- Pak Army Action In Balochistan Worries India (Times of India, Indrani Bagchi, Dec 28, 2005)
After protesting against the Pakistan army action in Gilgit and Baltistan, India on Tuesday turned its scanner to the insurgency in Pakistan's Balochistan province.
- No Military Action In Balochistan: Sherpao (News International, Asim Yasin, Dec 28, 2005)
Minister informs Senate paramilitary forces active against miscreants; assures govt to take all steps to protect lives, properties of people
- Two Camps Overrun; Gas Pipeline Blown Up (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Paramilitary forces on Tuesday seized control of two more camps of Mari tribesmen in Bakar and Peekal on the border of Dera Bugti and Mari tribal agency and recovered a huge cache of weapons. According to sources, paramilitary troops entered the . . .
- Army Resumes Development Work In N Waziristan (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
After the surrender of some most-wanted persons by major tribes, the Army has resumed development works in North Waziristan Agency, which was halted due to terrorist activities and deteriorating law and order situation there.
- Strike Shuts Down Balochistan (Daily Times, Azizullah Khan, Dec 28, 2005)
A strike against military activity and the proposed Kalabagh Dam shut down shops and emptied the roads all over Balochistan on Tuesday.
- What, Balochistan Again? (News International, M B NAQVI, Dec 28, 2005)
For the fifth time since 1947, Islamabad is using military force against Baloch nationalists. Indeed, the soldiers have to unavoidably target ordinary Baloch as well.
- Arms Sales To Pakistan, India In 2006: Rivalry Could Put Us ‘On The Hook’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
The Bush administration is manoeuvring to balance possible big new US arms sales to archrivals India and Pakistan in the New Year.
- Advani Praises Pakistan For Temple Repairs (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Indian opposition leader Lal Kishan Advani, known for his role in razing the Babri mosque in 1992, lavished praise on Pakistan, and himself, for the restoration of a revered Hindu temple off the Islamabad-Lahore highway.
- 3rd Round Of Composite Talks On Jan 17: Fo (Dawn, Qudssia Akhlaque, Dec 27, 2005)
The Foreign Office announced on Monday that foreign secretary-level talks between Pakistan and India, marking the beginning of the third round of the composite dialogue process, would be held in New Delhi on January 17-18.
- Changing Scenario In Far-East (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Dec 27, 2005)
Japan has decided to develop, in collaboration with the United States, next generation missile shield arguing that it will help the country secure a capability to deal with the future threat of ballistic missiles in the current global environment.
- Balochistan: Need For Political Dialogue (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Dec 27, 2005)
According to reports from Balochistan, a bomb was exploded outside Police Station at Mastoi, railway track linking Pakistan with Iran through Zahidan was blown up, a military convoy was ambushed at Baker and rockets fired by miscreants landed near . . .
- Yet Another Killing (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
The killing of pro-LTTE Tamil Nationalist Alliance Member of Parliament Joseph Pararajasingham, that too in a church in eastern Batticaloa on Christmas night, makes it the most reprehensible act of political violence in Lanka in recent times, . . .
- Third Round Of Indo-Pak Talks On Jan 17 (News International, Mariana Baabar, Dec 27, 2005)
Pakistan on Monday announced fresh dates for the third round of composite dialogue with India and technical-level talks for opening the Khokhrapar-Munabao train service.
- Denying Democratic Right To Hamas (Dawn, Tanvir Ahmad Khan, Dec 27, 2005)
There is a fundamental contradiction at the heart of the western project of bringing democracy to Arab-Islamic societies.
- A Year After The Tsunami (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 27, 2005)
One year after the tsunami, it is difficult to say whether the world has learnt its lessons.
- House Act: Cong Asks For Probe Against 3 Bjp Leaders (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
The Congress here today demanded an impartial inquiry against three BJP leaders—leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Jaswant Singh, party Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu and General Secretary Ananth Kumar—for their alleged acts of omission and commission
- India’S Best Fishermen Drop Anchor & Pride, Wait For Ngo Handouts (Indian Express, Samar Halarnkar, Dec 27, 2005)
His skin is leathery from decades of sun and salt. His arms are muscular from years of hauling seine nets. T Stanislaus (70) looks like he could jump into a traditional vallam and make a three-month-long fishing migration to haul in pomfret off . . .
- A Tsunami Of Emotions (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Candlelight marches, prayers and floral tributes on Monday marked the first anniversary of the tsunami disaster as tearful memories of the thousands who met with watery deaths flooded back along the shores of Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands . . .
- Us India Relation To Reach New Heights As America Eyes India As A Hedge Against China (India Daily, Balaji Reddy, Dec 27, 2005)
It started with a nuke deal and is moving towards a major arms deal. India and America is moving towards a new level of bilateral relations as Bush prepares for a visit to new Delhi in early 2006.
- U.N. Aims To Pacify East Congo For 2006 Elections (Reuters, Willy Kabwe, Dec 27, 2005)
U.N. and Congolese forces have killed about 80 rebels in a week of joint operations and vowed to sustain the drive to bring peace to the violent east before next year's elections, the U.N. said on Monday.
- War Fears Overshadow Sri Lanka Tsunami Anniversary (Reuters, Peter Apps, Dec 27, 2005)
A year after the tsunami swept away his house, building materials for fisherman R. Alagodurai's new home have finally arrived. But he fears escalating violence could reignite Sri Lanka's two-decade civil war and he might never live there.
- Jubilee Jingle (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Dec 27, 2005)
As the coordination committee of state employees tightens its fist in celebration of its 50th anniversary on Wednesday, Mr Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has of late been singing a jubilee jingle that chimes oddly with his image of an investor-friendly and ....
- Lanka Eyes Delhi Help (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Struggling to preserve a fragile ceasefire with the Tamil Tigers, new Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has turned to India for help.
- North By North-West (Telegraph, Jyoti Malhotra, Dec 27, 2005)
Shyam Saran’s ‘frank’ talk with the Nepal’s King Gyanendra may constitute a turning point in Indo-Nepal relations, writes Jyoti Malhotra
- Dilemma Of Dealing With A Recalcitrant Monarch (Daily Excelsior, Brigadier (Retd.) S. N. Sachadeva, Dec 27, 2005)
The chief of the Indian Army has invited the chief of the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) to visit India, a move that conveys Delhi's willingness to Kathmandu to pick up the threads of a military relationship despite the diplomatic frostiness after . . .
- Air Defence Penetrated (Daily Excelsior, Vinod Vedi, Dec 27, 2005)
The theft of magnetrons from an Army air defence regiment depot in Bhuj, Gujarat, coming in the wake of, ad nauseum, thefts/losses of computers/laptops, war-room secrets and everything else foreign powers would be interested in, underscore . . .
- Economic Issues To Dominate Rajapakse's Agenda (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Dec 27, 2005)
Agreement on hospital for plantation workers likely
Support likely for Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
India offers to work on Colombo-Galle-Matara railway project
Increased assistance for human resource development
- Military Justice System Needs Overhaul (Tribune, Col (Dr) P.K. Vasudeva (retd), Dec 27, 2005)
The cases of moral turpitude and corruption are at their highest levels in the armed forces. There have been more than 6000 cases of court-martial since 2000 and more than 10,000 complaints on being superseded in various ranks.
- Nepal Digs Out Dollars For Chinese Arms (Statesman, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Dec 27, 2005)
After floating a global tender for buying arms and ammunition, Nepal’s army has just spent more than $800,000 on buying arms and ammunition from China. The money was paid to Beijing’s Poly Technologies Incorporated for 18,000 grenades and 4 million . . .
- Congress Did Not Debate Wiretaps: Ex-Senate Chief (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Congress had reservations about granting President George Bush expanded wartime powers after the September 11 attacks and never discussed the use of wiretaps without warrants on U.S. citizens, a former Senate majority leader said on Sunday.
- Mass Mourning For Tsunami Victims By The Sea (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Candlelight prayers, silent processions and religious rituals marked first anniversary of the disaster
- Despicable Act: Tamil Parties (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Dec 27, 2005)
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) on Monday condemned the killing of Joseph Pararajasingham, TNA MP, in a church on Christmas Day.
- Two Nato Peacekeepers Hurt In Afghan Blast (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Two soldiers from the NATO-led peacekeeping force in Afghanistan and two Afghan civilians were wounded on Monday in an explosion in the north of the country, officials said.
- Bugti, Marri Tribesmen Protest Military Operation (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
A large number of Bugti and Marri tribesmen living in Sindh staged a protest demonstration here on Monday against the "ongoing military operation" in Balochistan, especially in Kohlu and Dera Bugti areas.
- Six Ferari Camps Dismantled In Balochistan (News International, Muhammad Ejaz Khan, Dec 27, 2005)
Security forces continued with the action against the hide-outs and "Ferari camps" of suspected miscreants in Kohlu on Monday amid claims by Dera Bugti administration that a Ferari camp was dismantled in the Baiker area.
- ‘Us Reducing Military Presence In Afghanistan Soon’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
The US military on Monday gave details of its planned troop reduction in Afghanistan, saying the total number would shrink by some 2,500 from the current 19,000 under a routine troop rotation due very soon.
- Tourism Infrastructure To Be Rebuilt: Azad (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Dec 26, 2005)
In a major operation, Police and security forces today eliminated Al-Badar Mujahideen’s top-wanted "district commander", Waseem alias Jatoi, in Bemina outskirts of this Capital city.
- Invading America (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Dec 26, 2005)
Imperial overreach, or perhaps hubris, is tripping US President George W. Bush. While America’s travails in Iraq are too many to recount, his tribulations in the US are now becoming apparent.
- Vajpayee Turns 81 (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 26, 2005)
In a major operation, Police and security forces today eliminated Al-Badar Mujahideen’s top-wanted "district commander", Waseem alias Jatoi, in Bemina outskirts of this Capital city. With this, Srinagar Police have killed as many as 14 Pakistani militant
- Top Al-Badr Leader Shot Dead In Srinagar (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Dec 26, 2005)
He was responsible for the brutal executions of many civilians in the Harwan mountains
- Now & Again: Tee Time Tale (Statesman, A N Sudarsan Rao , Dec 26, 2005)
In all my forty three years, I’ve never won a prize at games. And on a beautiful November Sunday, I won at golf (category: Novices and Beginners). It amazed me and it has stunned my family into a respectful silence.
- The New Face Of Kashmiri Militancy (Daily Excelsior, A N Sudarsan Rao , Dec 26, 2005)
After the October 29 blasts in Delhi it has now become clear that an increasing number of Indian nationals, especially from Kashmir, are participating in most of the terrorist attacks and terrorists’ suicide missions in the country.
- Paradoxes Survive Tsunami Of Relief (Deccan Herald, Somini Sengupta , Dec 26, 2005)
Charity came pouring in from far and wide for this island nation devastated by the tsunami a year ago. But on its fragile northern peninsula, Udayarani Sebastian Pillai today lives on the cliff-edge of uncertainty.
- Taint And Tainted (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Dec 26, 2005)
The tainted were sent packing home – eleven of them in one stroke. The two Houses of Parliament deserve credit for the bold and quick action that wouldn’t have been easy considering the fact that the members were sitting in judgement on the fate of so man
- Unseen Corruption (Statesman, NB GRANT, Dec 26, 2005)
Whenever we talk of corruption, we only envisage big financial deals like those of Harshad Mehta, Rajan Pillay, the kickbacks involved in the purchase of Bofors, submarines and helicopters, and the recent names mentioned in the stamp and Tahelka scams. Al
- All-Round Praise For Tifac's Community Sheds Built In Tsunami-Hit Coastal Hamlets Of Nagapattinam Dt. (Hindu, K. Subramanian, Dec 26, 2005)
Right from the President to the lower-rung people, all are impressed by the project
- Lankan Pro-Rebel Mp Gunned Down (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 26, 2005)
A Sri Lankan legislator allied to Tamil tiger rebels was shot dead by unidentified gunmen during the midnight mass at a church in the island’s east.
- Not A Revenge Play (Telegraph, Tapas Chakraborty, Dec 26, 2005)
Instead of raising a people’s army, the government should concentrate on developing Chhattisgarh to tackle the Maoists,
- Not With A Bang But A Whimper (Hindustan Times, Pankaj Vohra, Dec 26, 2005)
If any evidence were needed of the poor state of affairs in the BJP and how its president, L.K. Advani, has been made a lame duck before his imminent exit...
- France Face-To-Face With Globalisation Challenges (Business Line, C. Gopinath , Dec 26, 2005)
We often see developing countries struggling to accept the changes that come with globalisation, and rushing to protect their social structures, subsidies and companies. But France, which had the vision to initiate the move to form the European Union, . .
- Notes From The Washington Merry-Go-Round (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 26, 2005)
Jack Anderson’s journalism comforted the afflicted and afflicted the comfortable. Inderjit Badhwar remembers his days with a scam-busting colleague
- Lankan Mp Shot Dead (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 26, 2005)
A Tamil lawmaker was shot dead while attending a Christmas mass in Sri Lanka, leading the government and the Tiger rebels to trade accusations today, as the spiralling violence threatened to derail the fragile peace process and reinforced worries...
- Security Forces, Ltte Trade Blame (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Dec 26, 2005)
A blame game is on between Sri Lankan security forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) over the assassination of Joseph Pararajasingham, an MP from the Tamil National Alliance (TNA).
- At Land’S End, As Black Sunday Anniversary Rolls In, India Rolls On (Indian Express, Samar Halarnkar, Dec 26, 2005)
“Ee kaa hai (what is this)?’’ asks Babu Lal Soni of Jharkhand curiously, peering between the thatch covering of a 16-ft high steel statue of two giant hands, one holding back the waves, another cupped to cradle a lamp of hope.
- Standing Reality On Its Head (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 26, 2005)
The denial by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam of involvement in the claymore mine attack that killed 13 Sri Lanka Navy sailors last week, and its assertion that it is "not involved in any activity that breaches the ceasefire agreement," is breathtaki
- Peace, South Asia And The Kashmir Dispute (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Dec 26, 2005)
No, is the instant answer. Some historic facts, some political complicacies, some national interests and more.
- Tsunami Relief And U.S. Strategic Moves (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Dec 26, 2005)
Has Indonesia's cooperation with the U.S. over "disaster relief" acquired potential strategic overtones?
- New Equations In The Janata Dal (United) (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI, Dec 26, 2005)
The party's relationship with the BJP could be headed for a turbulent phase.
- Look East, Think North-East (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 26, 2005)
Imagine that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's vision of an Asian Economic Community, which he outlined at the East Asia Summit,
- Pemra’S Positive Action (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Dec 25, 2005)
The cable operators of the Federal Capital have planned to shut down their service against PEMRA’s action of blocking some channels. In fact, already several cable operators have stopped their services.
- Sri Lanka Pro-Rebel Mp Shot Dead At Christmas Service (Reuters, Reuters, Dec 25, 2005)
A pro-rebel politician was shot dead at a Christmas service in Sri Lanka's east early on Sunday, police said, the latest in a series of attacks that have raised fears of a return to civil war.
- Sri Lanka Scours For Rebels As Diplomats Rush In (Reuters, Simon Gardner, Dec 25, 2005)
Troops combed Sri Lanka's northwest to root out suspected rebels on Saturday after a series of deadly ambushes raised fears of a return to civil war, as the island's main donors flew to meet the Tamil Tigers for an emergency briefing.
- Iaf Conducts Aids Awareness Campaign (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 25, 2005)
Air Force Station, Tambaram, has organised a month-long AIDS awareness campaign.
- Lessons Of India’S Corruption Scandal (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Dec 25, 2005)
In a highly commendable move last Friday, the Indian parliament sacked 11 of its members (MPs), ten from the lower house and one from the upper house, because they were caught on camera taking money to raise questions in the house.
- India Says Proposal Under Discussion : Self-Governance In Kashmir (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Dec 25, 2005)
Indian and Pakistani diplomats are discussing the idea of self-governance for divided Kashmir as proposed by President Gen Pervez Musharraf, a top Indian official disclosed on Saturday.
- Fair Treatment Sought On N-Technology Access (Dawn, Ihtasham ul Haque, Dec 25, 2005)
Pakistan has sought the support of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in its quest for being treated on a par with India by the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) which controls developing countries’ access to nuclear technology.
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