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Articles 18421 through 18520 of 27135:
- Top Let Ultra Held With 3 Ak Rifles In Doda (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Dec 14, 2005)
With terrorism posing a major threat to the collective security of the region, India and ASEAN today agreed to fight together the menace and strengthen maritime security in the piracy-infested Malacca Straits.
- Us Asks Pakistan To Bar Jihadi Outfits From Relief Work (Indian Express, PTI, Dec 14, 2005)
Taking serious note of extremist outfits carrying out quake relief operations, the US today asked Pakistani government to seek the help of NGOs for speeding up the activities in the affected areas.
- Third Round Of Indo-Pak Dialogue Likely Next Month (News International, Mariana Baabar, Dec 14, 2005)
Pakistan and India hope to start third round of the composite dialogue at the foreign secretary level in the third week of next month in New Delhi.
- India’S Middle East Shuffle (Indian Express, P.R. KUMARASWAMY, Dec 14, 2005)
On September 12, the official spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs issued a statement which, inter alia, observed: “India welcomes the withdrawal of Israeli settlements from Gaza and northern West Bank, ....
- N-Energy: Tokyo, Seoul Ready To Help Delhi (Indian Express, SUNIT ARORA, Dec 14, 2005)
Japan and South Korea discussed cooperation with India on civilian nuclear energy during two separate bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today.
- India Slams Mps Filmed In Tv Sting (Reuters, Kamil Zaheer, Dec 14, 2005)
India's media lambasted 11 federal lawmakers said by a TV station and a Web site to have been filmed secretly taking cash in exchange for asking questions in parliament, and one MP was suspended from the upper house.
- The Sickness Bequeathed By The West To The Muslim World (Guardian (UK), Jonathan Freedland, Dec 14, 2005)
There were few memorable moments in the election campaign of 2005, but there's one I won't forget.
- India Still Sees Role For King As Saran Meets Gyanendra Today (Indian Express, YUBARAJ GHIMIRE, Dec 13, 2005)
India's Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran will be meeting Nepal’s King Gyanendra on Tuesday, amidst speculation that India wants the king to play an expansive and positive role in taking forward the understanding between the Maoists and Nepal’s . . .
- Asean Moves Toward Charter, Human Rights On Agenda (Reuters, Michelle Nichols, Dec 13, 2005)
Southeast Asia's regional grouping agreed on Monday to draft its first constitution, a document that could enshrine human rights and democracy in a region where both have come under critical scrutiny.
- Asian Interests And The Myth Of `Balance' (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Dec 13, 2005)
The East Asian Summit process, the proposed Asian energy grid, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation are three pillars of the emerging strategic architecture in Asia. There is no need for the region to turn to outside powers in the name . . .
- Taliban Exploits Drug Trade To Step Up Afghan Attacks (Hindu, Declan Walsh, Dec 13, 2005)
It appears that the Taliban, which had condemned opium as "un-Islamic," has turned to the billion-dollar drugs trade to earn money and undermine the authority of the Hamid Karzai Government.
- New Challenges In Kashmir (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 13, 2005)
The great earthquake that devastated large parts of undivided Kashmir in October has had seismic consequences not just for its victims but also for political processes on both sides of the Line of Control. Jihadist groups like the Lashkar-e-Taiba . . .
- Point, Counterpoint (Hindu, Sampurna Chattarji, Dec 13, 2005)
This reader is shaped around the theme of the letter of the law stripped of annotative, interpretative gloss
- Out Of Fission (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 13, 2005)
With the Bush visit four months away, India’s timetable for nuclear separation is getting short
- This War Is Vast And Often Secretive (Deccan Herald, Jeff Gerth, Dec 13, 2005)
To counter anti-America feelings, the US is operating a covert network of media reports
- India All Set To Acquire Crystal Maze Missiles From Israel (Indian Express, Shishir Gupta, Dec 13, 2005)
India is on the verge of acquiring a long-range weapon with Israel scheduled to deliver the 100-km range air to surface stand-off Crystal Maze missile next month.
- Ima Expands Its Influence (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Dec 13, 2005)
Set in the picturesque Doon valley of Uttaranchal, the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun provides training in various areas of new age combat to a growing number of young officers from foreign countries.
- Interpol's Redcorner Notices Ineffective (Daily Excelsior, Vinod Vedi, Dec 13, 2005)
There used to be a time when a "red corner notice" issued by the International Police (Interpol) meant that there is no place on planet earth that a criminal could hide with impunity. Not any more. Hence the felt need for a "special notice" to try . . .
- Us Asks Pakistan To Not Allow Jihadi Outfits In Relief Work (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 13, 2005)
Taking serious note of extremist outfits carrying out quake relief operations, the US today asked Pakistani government to seek the help of NGOs for speeding up the activities in the affected areas.
- Iraq Elections Pose Crucial Test For Bush (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 13, 2005)
President George W Bush faces a critical test this week with Iraqi elections that mark a defining moment in his campaign to convince Americans to support his Iraq war strategy.
- A Defence University (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 13, 2005)
INDU will promote strategic thinking
THE Centre needs to move quickly towards setting up an Indian National Defence University (INDU).
- New Policy For India? (Deccan Herald, Maj Gen (R) Dipankar Banerjee, Dec 13, 2005)
India’s direct role in stabilising Nepal is limited and it should support intervention of the UN instead
- Make Primary Deficit The Primary Concern (The Financial Express, Mythili Bhusnurmath, Dec 13, 2005)
The finance minister P Chidam-baram is not given to bashfulness.
- Festschrift (Hindu, Geeta Ramaseshan , Dec 13, 2005)
a reflection of Seervai's contribution compiled for his centenary
- Kalam To Visit State (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 13, 2005)
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam will arrive here on December 17 for a two-day visit to the State.
- Children Of A Lesser God (Telegraph, Jyoti Malhotra, Dec 13, 2005)
Soviet Union may have had a special relationship with India, but the feelings of new Russia are entirely different, writes Jyoti Malhotra
- 11 Mps Shame Democracy (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 13, 2005)
Monday’s exposure is similar to earlier high-profile sting operations that had trapped politicians while accepting bribes – the Tehelka expose that had rocked the ruling NDA in March 2001 and the cash-on-camera expose involving Dilip Singh Judeo, . . .
- India, Pakistan Should Convert Loc Into Soft Border: Kuldeep (News International, Rasheed Khalid, Dec 13, 2005)
Shri Kuldeep Nayyar, former Indian MP and journalist, has said that India and Pakistan should retain only defence, foreign affairs and communication of their respective administered Kashmirs and give rest of all powers to the two governments . . .
- Osama No Longer Leads Al-Qaeda, Says Crocker (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 13, 2005)
US ambassador to Pakistan Ryan C Crocker has said that Osama Bin Laden is not leading Al-Qaeda now because he is hiding in an unknown far-flung land. “Osama Bin Laden is not Al-Qaeda’s operational commander any more, as he has no link with his aides curre
- Flexibility Needed On Kashmir, Says Fo (Dawn, Qudssia Akhlaque, Dec 13, 2005)
Pakistan on Monday said the resolution of the Kashmir issue was being discussed and underlined that it required flexibility which it was willing to show.
- India Revives Talks With Israel (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Dec 13, 2005)
A mere handshake recently between the foreign ministers of Pakistan and Israel in Istanbul has prompted India to revive its faltering dialogue with the Jewish state, the Indian Express reported on Monday.
- Four Coalition Soldiers Hurt In Afghanistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 13, 2005)
A roadside bomb hit a vehicle of US-led coalition troops in the town of Spin Boldak in Kandahar province on Monday, wounding four soldiers, said the force.
- Time To Ban Torture (Dawn, Niall Ferguson, Dec 13, 2005)
"There are no hard distinctions between what is real and what is unreal, nor between what is true and what is false. A thing is not necessarily either true or false; it can be both true and false.”
- Osama May Not Be In Command: Envoy (Dawn, M. ZIAUDDIN, Dec 13, 2005)
US Ambassador Mr Ryan C. Crocker suspects that Osama bin Laden and his second–in-command Ayman Al-Zawahiri are no more in operational command of Al Qaeda.
- Averting Suicide Attacks In Afghanistan: (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 13, 2005)
Coalition forces looking to terror tactics in Iraq to combat threat
* ISAF says NATO soldiers will not take over counter-terrorist operations
- Militants Rule The Roost In Waziristan: Report (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Dec 13, 2005)
Videos show militants training openly
* Govt authority weakened since Feb peace deal
- Rights Abuses In Kashmir (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 13, 2005)
That rights abuses in held Kashmir have continued despite the ongoing peace process was highlighted the way Kashmiris in the occupied territory observed International Human Rights Day on Saturday.
- Taliban Exploit Drug Trade To Step Up Afghan Attacks (Dawn, Declan Walsh, Dec 13, 2005)
Resurgent Taliban forces have forged an alliance with drug smugglers in the lawless Afghan province of Helmand, underscoring a worrying slide in security just months before thousands of British troops are due to take control in the spring.
- Converts To Terrorism (Pioneer, Daniel Pipes, Dec 13, 2005)
Converts to Islam are taking over the terrorist operations previously carried out mainly by Muslim-born immigrants and their children in the West.
- Averting Suicide Attacks In Afghanistan: Us-Led Forces Plan New Strategy (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 13, 2005)
Coalition forces looking to terror tactics in Iraq to combat threat
* ISAF says NATO soldiers will not take over counter-terrorist operations
- Indian Military Asked To Speed Up Arms Buying (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 13, 2005)
An Indian parliamentary watchdog on Monday asked the military not to drag its feet on arms purchases as delay meant equipment eventually bought often became obsolete.
- Payoff’ In Manipur (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Dec 13, 2005)
Manipur chief minister Ibobi Singh denies allegations of having donated Rs 50 lakh to the militant Kaglei Yawal Kanna Lup and Rs 1 crore to the Revolutionary People’s Front, but this is not enough.
- Curbing The Arms Trade (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 12, 2005)
ONCE again the interior ministry seems to have woken up to the dangers of the 18 million illegal arms in the country and is said to be working on a plan to regulate the weapons trade emanating chiefly from the tribal town of Darra Adamkhel.
- Cut The Cackle (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Dec 12, 2005)
The BJP are shouting themselves hoarse about wanting Sonia Gandhi to resign as the Chairperson of something called the “National Advisory Council”.
- Old And New Europe (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 12, 2005)
One can understand the reason why American Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is so fond of “new Europe”. As more details come to light about the CIA’s secret detention centres worldwide, East European countries seem only too willing to offer . . .
- Iran Offers Us Share In Nuke Power Plants (Jordan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 12, 2005)
Iran opened the door Sunday for US help in building a nuclear power plant — a move designed to ease American suspicions that Tehran is using its nuclear programme as a cover to build atomic weapons.
- Thank You, Mr Volcker! (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 12, 2005)
It’s not only Natwar Singh and Congress politicians who were happy to see Aneil Matherani go. Rajiv Misra, India’s deputy permanent representative to the WTO at Geneva is another.
- Just Be (Indian Express, GAUTAM CHIKERMANE, Dec 12, 2005)
There is a certain nobility, a dignity, a self-sacrificing aristocracy in being a religious person.
- Bjp Not Untouchable, Says Congress In West Bengal (Indian Express, Sabyasachi Bandopadhyay, Dec 12, 2005)
With the Congress softening its stance towards an alliance with Trinamool—a traditional BJP ally—the Opposition in the state seems ready for some new and startling equations.
- Even If You Hate George Bush, Must You Be A Saddam Groupie? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 12, 2005)
Even if you hate George Bush, must you be a Saddam groupie?
Anti-war activists are so confused, says Christopher Hitchens
- Iran Offers Us Share In Building Nuclear Plants (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 12, 2005)
Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday offered the United States a share in building a new nuclear power plant in an apparent effort to curb US opposition to its controversial atomic programme.
- China's Central Bank Governor — Mover And Shaker In China's Financial System (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Dec 12, 2005)
Turning to central bankers, in general, the world has come to regard Mr Alan Greenspan, America's central banker, as an economic statesman of global significance. His every move, every gesture was watched by markets with bated breath to infer . . .
- Idiot’S Back On The Box (Indian Express, Shailaja Bajpai, Dec 12, 2005)
Guess what you can buy for a price on television? Stupidity, stupid. The stupider you are, the more money you may earn. For KBC-II you need some knowledge and intelligent use of the life lines; in Deal Ya No Deal, you need a whole lotta luck, . . .
- N-Separation At Fairly Advanced Stage: Pm (Indian Express, SUNIT ARORA, Dec 12, 2005)
Dr Singh Dismisses demand for expanding scope of Justice Pathak probe, says no plan to tinker
- Pak Overtures Bring Israel Blip Back On India Radar (Indian Express, Shishir Gupta, Dec 12, 2005)
Caught on the backfoot by Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf’s tactical overtures towards Tel Aviv, New Delhi has hurriedly brought back Israel on its radar with the Joint Working Group (JWG)
- Possible Options On Kashmir: Pakistan More Flexible Than India (Daily Times, Ali Waqar, Dec 12, 2005)
Kuldeep Nayar; a leading journalist, peace activist and former member of the Rajya Sabha proposed maximum autonomy for the Indian and Pakistani sides of Kashmir except for foreign, defence and communication affairs.
- Saran Holds Talks With Nepal Army (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 12, 2005)
Foreign secretary Mr Shyam Saran today met top army officials of King Gyanendra’s government as also former Prime Minister Mr Surya Bahadur Thapa and discussed the current political situation in Nepal during a visit in which he is expected . . .
- Can The East Asia Summit Be Independent? (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Dec 12, 2005)
Prospects of proposed `East Asian Community' being assessed
ASEAN remains in the `driving seat'
Draft EAS formula evolved
- Reinventing The Oic (Dawn, Tanvir Ahmad Khan, Dec 12, 2005)
In the year-long run-up to its extraordinary summit in Makkah on December 7-8, the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC), which had emerged in 1969 as a collective response to an arson attack on Masjid-i-Aqsa, has had a bad press.
- An Instrument Of Oppression (Dawn, Anwer Mooraj, Dec 12, 2005)
Last Tuesday all progressive and enlightened elements in this country, even those who preach enlightened moderation, should have flown their flags at half mast, after the National Assembly demonstrated once again that when it comes to repression and . . .
- Outsourcing The Torture (Dawn, GWYNNE DYER, Dec 12, 2005)
"Metternich comes close to being a statesman; he lies very well,” Napoleon once said of the Austrian aristocrat who dominated European diplomacy for a generation. By that demanding standard, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice does not come close . . .
- Iran Allows Us To Bid For Building Its N-Plant (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 12, 2005)
Iran on Sunday opened the door for US help in building a nuclear power plant, a move designed to ease American suspicions that Tehran is using its nuclear programme as a cover to build atomic weapons.
- Violence Grows In Pakistan's Tribal Zone, Despite Army Presence (Christian Science Monitor, Gretchen Peters, Dec 12, 2005)
Music and TV have been banned. Women are confined to their homes. Shops must close five times a day for prayers, an edict enforced by armed religious police who patrol the streets.
- Disappearance Of A Journalist (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 12, 2005)
The mysterious disappearance of Hayatullah Khan, a journalist working out of North Waziristan, raises quite a few questions.
- Dalits For Quota In Pvt Sector (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 12, 2005)
A large number of dalits from different parts of the country under the aegis of the All India Confederation of SC/ST Organisation assembled at the Ramlila Ground here on Sunday to demand reservation in the private sector, judiciary and the army.
- Iraq’S Bleak Future (Dawn, Ghayoor Ahmed, Dec 12, 2005)
The latest poll in the United States shows that 59 per cent of the Americans want US troops withdrawal from Iraq as soon as possible even if conditions there are not completely stable.
- Agni Three Missile: Sino-Centric? (Deccan Herald, RAJIV NAYAN, Dec 12, 2005)
The Agni missile was developed to counter the potential Chinese strategic threat.
- Work On Separation Of Nuclear Facilities At Advanced Stage (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Dec 12, 2005)
A question of affordability for EPF: Manmohan
EPF: No scope for budgetary support
No change in Pathak terms of reference
- Iran Offers Us Share In Nuclear Power Plants (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 12, 2005)
Iran opened the door on Sunday for US help in building a nuclear power plant a move designed to ease American suspicions that Tehran is using its nuclear programme as a cover to build atomic weapons.
- Law Should Be Modified For Armed Forces (Times of India, PRAVEEN DASS, Dec 12, 2005)
However unpopular or contrarian an opinion it may seem, there certainly exists a case for the defence forces to be kept out of a one-size-fits-all implementation of the RTI Act.
- Iaf Rescues Four Marooned Persons On Amaravathy Bank (Hindu, M. Gunasekaran, Dec 12, 2005)
They were caught in the water released from Amaravathy dam
- U.S. Policies In The Eurasian Region (Hindu, M.K. Bhadrakumar, Dec 12, 2005)
American strategic thinkers seek the projection of U.S. power into Eurasia on a permanent footing. The central issue involved is Russia's unquestioned emergence as the 21st century's energy superpower.
- No Public Institution Should Be Exempted (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Dec 12, 2005)
There is no reason why any public body should be exempted from the Right to Information Act. Transparency is a culture essential for the well-being of a democracy.
- Kashmir: The Question Of Self-Governance (News International, Ershad Mahmud, Dec 12, 2005)
The idea of self-governance for all regions of the formerly united state of Jammu and Kashmir has stirred enthusiasm as well as heated debate. Interestingly, the entire Kashmiri discourse has focused on its dynamics, raising hopes that it may play . . .
- Usa Offered Share In Iran N-Plant (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 12, 2005)
Iran’s foreign ministry today offered the USA a share in building a new nuclear power plant in an apparent effort to curb US opposition to its controversial atomic program.
- Shut Up, Please! (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Dec 12, 2005)
Ever since assuming office after the election in June this year, Iran's President Mahmoud Ahamadinejad has shown a remarkable penchant for dropping bricks that set off massive ripples of anger worldwide. Clearly, he does not believe that the head . . .
- The Final Hours (Telegraph, GWYNNE DYER, Dec 12, 2005)
They gave British playwright, Harold Pinter, the Nobel prize for literature, and the committee that awarded it made particular note of his life-long opposition to “oppression”.
- Proxy Rule Of Us-Pak In Afghanistan (Daily Excelsior, Brig. (Retd.) S.N. Sachadeva, Dec 12, 2005)
The US state department and some West European countries are unhappy with the outcome of September 18 parliamentary elections in Afghanistan as it have preponderance of MPs from the Northern Alliance.
- India Making Progress On U.S. Nuclear Pact - Reports (Reuters, Reuters, Dec 12, 2005)
India has made good progress separating the military and civilian parts of its nuclear programmes, a move critical to a deal with Washington for help with nuclear technology, newspapers said on Monday.
- Protests, Clashes Mark Rights Day In Jk (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 11, 2005)
Protest demonstrations and hunger strike by pro-independence leaders marked the International Human Rights Day here on Saturday.
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