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Articles 23321 through 23420 of 27135:
- Tn Committed To Rooting Out Ltte’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2005)
The Tamil Nadu chief minister said the Home Ministry report on LTTE activities has given room for a false campaign against her government.
- Upa’S New Deal For Rural India (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2005)
Releasing the UPA’s report card, Dr Singh emphasised the need to rehash public expenditure and to improve efficiency of ministries for the growth of the nation
- Newsweek's Embedded Explosion (Hindu, P. SAINATH, May 23, 2005)
U.S. standing in the Muslim world was not lowered by theNewsweekreport. Such reports are believed because U.S. standing in the Muslim world is so low. And with good reason.
- News Reporter Turned Newsmaker (Deccan Herald, K S Narayanan, May 22, 2005)
Iftikhar Gilani, journalist in ‘Kashmir Times,’ arrested on ‘national interest’ and released in ‘public interest,’ gives an inside story of his arrest, experiences in jail and his road to recovery.
- If He Seeks Peace Without A Treaty, He Is Calculating (Business Line, D. Murali , May 20, 2005)
As if mystery treaty has been signed, there's apparent peace between the Finance Minister and the central banker, with the Finance Ministry said to have no difference with the Reserve Bank of India on FII inflows.
- History’S Rough Edges (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, May 20, 2005)
The visit of the prime minister, Manmohan Singh, to Moscow, earlier this month, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the victory over fascism reminded me of an incident in Rangoon
- Cabinet Approves New National Map Policy (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 20, 2005)
The Union Cabinet approved a new National Map Policy with two series, one for defence and the other for public uses.
- The New Job Market — In The Sky (Hindu, V. Jayanth , May 20, 2005)
The new private airlines setting up shop need pilots and cabin crew in a hurry.
- Rise Of A New Power (Deccan Herald, ANAND GIRIDHARDAS, May 20, 2005)
India is building an economic and military presence in Asia which could alter the global balance of power
- A Year Of Dr Manmohan Singh-Ii (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, May 20, 2005)
One way to assess the successes and failures of the Manmohan Singh government at the end of its first year is to recall that, in April 1999, the Atal Bihari Vajpayee ...
- Upa's Foreign Policy Report Card — More `As' Than `Bs' (Business Line, G Parthasarathy, May 20, 2005)
Dr Manmohan Singh has initiated steps to shed fears about competing with China and is even considering a free trade agreement with it.
- Nuclear Power Play (Tribune, Sridhar K. Chari, May 19, 2005)
IT is widely accepted that India’s perfect record on nuclear proliferation is better than that of many nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) signatories.
- Left Still ‘Red’ On Upa Achievements (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The Left showed the “red flag” again to the UPA government on its performance, clearly disassociating with the UPA’s take on the crucial UPA-Left Coordination meet held here.
- In Defence Of Transparency (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 19, 2005)
The defence ministry’s procurement manual, albeit for one aspect of the armed forces’ purchase needs, is a welcome step forward.
- India, China To Discuss Confidence-Building Steps (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
Building on the momentum in defence ties following Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao's visit to India, military officials of the two countries meet here from Monday to chalk out implementation a set of confidence-building measures along their border.
- Bangalore-Delhi In 20 Minutes By Hypersonic Jet (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
A Bangalore to Delhi flight in 20 minutes flat compared to the 140 minutes it takes now?
- Terror Suspect Faces Extradition (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
A London judge has ruled that a British Muslim accused of running websites inciting murder and urging fellow Muslims to fight a holy war can be extradited to the US.
- Pakistan, Britain Sign Defence Deal (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
Pakistan will be able to procure defence equipment from the UK according to a deal signed here today, by which the two countries also agreed to hold joint exercises and cooperate in the war on terror.
- Right Wave Length (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
Telecom regulator Trai has done well to recommend lower spectrum charges and additional spectrum for both GSM and CDMA operators.
- India Holds Talks With N-Suppliers (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
A delegation of the 30-nation Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) held a crucial round of talks with senior officials of the Ministry of External Affairs here recently which may have an immense strategic significance for India in the near future.
- A Year Of Dr Manmohan Singh -- 1 (Deccan Herald, G Parthasarathy, May 19, 2005)
CONDUCTING foreign policy in a rational manner while heading a coalition government dependent on Stalinist-oriented communist parties and rabid regional parties is not easy.
- Advani Advice: Tell Left To Pipe Down For Double Digit Growth (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
BJP president L.K. Advani today praised PM Manmohan Singh for starting the reforms process but cautioned him against leaning heavily on the Left, an act, he said, that would make it more difficult to achieve a double-digit growth.
- Prod To Nepal (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
Criticised for resumption of military aid to King Gyanendra’s government, India today tried to put Kathmandu under some pressure again.
- Advani Bites Barking Left (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
BJP president L.K. Advani today warned Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that his “dependence” on the Left will be a hindrance to achieving double-digit growth.
- Air Force Seeks Bush’S Approval For Space Arms (Indian Express, Tim Weiner, May 19, 2005)
The US Air Force, saying it must secure space to protect the nation from attack, is seeking President Bush’s approval of a national-security directive that could move the United States closer to fielding offensive and defensive space weapons, according to
- Upa, Left Rift Widens (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The seven-hour-long UPA-Left Coordination Committee meeting today ended on a discord note with the Communists disassociating with the Congress-led coalition’s assessment of the performance of Manmohan Singh government during the past one year.
- Rajputana Rifles, Ins Delhi Sign (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The affiliation encompasses many facets of cooperation,including better understanding of each other's traditions, culture and heritage.
- Air Force Seeks Bush Nod For Space Weapons (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The US Air Force is seeking President Bush's approval of a national security directive that could move the United States closer to fielding offensive and defensive space weapons...
- Of Monumental Value (Deccan Herald, PRIYANKA HALDIPUR, May 19, 2005)
We have to do our bit to save the beauties of the past even if it means disposing that packet of chips in a garbage can, instead at the premises of cultural monument that will bear the atrocity with lips sealed, says PRIYANKA HALDIPUR
- A Common Bickering Platform (Indian Express, Pradeep Kaushal, May 19, 2005)
As over 40 top leaders of the UPA coalition assembled at the PM’s residence on Wednesday and held discussions on national issues, there were occasions when only one-upmanship and personal interests came to the fore.
- How The Koran Fought The Authoritarian State (Indian Express, Husain Haqqani, May 19, 2005)
In the protests about the now discredited report about the alleged desecration of the Koran, repressive regimes used the bogey of ‘Islamic extremists’ to stamp on public freedom
- Advani Cautions Upa Against Depending On Left (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The BJP President, Mr L.K. Advani today launched a frontal attack on the Left parties advising Prime Minister Manmohan Singh not to fall prey to the Communist propaganda.
- ‘The Sphere Of Influence Of The Poor Is Phenomenal’ (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
Dr Devi Shetty believes that the best business model of all is one that is based on the needs of the poor.
- Please Talk Govt To Govt, Says Denel, But Mod Is Not Amused (Indian Express, Ritu Sarin, May 19, 2005)
Dissatisfied with the written responses sent to them by South African arms manufacturer Denel, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has decided to continue its freeze on the company for further purchases.
- Upa-Left Meet Reviews Performance (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
THE United Progressive Alliance (UPA) on Wednesday held a marathon meeting with representatives of the four Left parties to take stock of the Government's performance during its first year in office.
- Left Out Of Sync With Upa (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
After a marathon meeting of the coordination committee the Left said the UPA’s economic policies were no different from the NDA’s.
- Spectrum Allocation - Disturbing The Cdma-Gsm Wavelength? (Business Line, Krishnan Thiagarajan, May 19, 2005)
To realise the mobile subscriber base target of 200 million by 2007, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has suggested a sharp increase in the allocation of additional spectrum on a need-based basis for both CDMA and GSM operators.
- Upa, Left Focus On Gujarat Affairs (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) partners and the Left Parties on Wednesday reaffirmed their resolve to confront and combat communal forces and strengthen the secular pillars of the state.
- Cartosat-1 Sends High Clarity Images (Hindu, T.S.Subramanian, May 19, 2005)
Some spectacular images of several countries have been beamed down by Cartosat-1 spacecraft of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and they include a riveting pilot's view of the Khed Brahma area bordering Gujarat and Rajasthan.
- Dangers Of The Ltte's Air Capability (Hindu, R. Hariharan, May 19, 2005)
That the LTTE has flouted the spirit of the peace process with total impunity to strengthen its ability to wage war should be a matter of concern for the international community.
- Pm Promises Strict N-Safeguards (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today sought to assure the international community about its non-proliferation concerns and said that India was prepared for “broadest” engagement with the international non-proliferation regime provided its indigenous ...
- She Fought The Odds Like A One-Woman Army (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, May 18, 2005)
"My fear for life seemed extraneous when I saw the devastation people suffered"
- Hundreds Killed In Uzbekistan: Opposition (Hindu, VLADIMIR RADYUHIN, May 18, 2005)
"Impoverished region heading for a general uprising"
- Govt Silent On Chinese Incursion In Arunachal (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, May 18, 2005)
The government today maintained total silence on reports of a Chinese incursion in Arunachal Pradesh even as Beijing denied such reports.
- Usa Speaks Tough On Uzbek Onslaught (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, May 18, 2005)
The Bush administration on Monday had harsh words for its ally in the war on terrorism saying it was “deeply disturbed” by reports that soldiers in Uzbekistan fired on unarmed civilians during anti-government protests in that country last week.
- Pervez To Stand For Election After Term Expires In 2007 (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
Pakistan’s military ruler President Pervez Musharraf will stand for election after his current term expires in 2007, a government minister said today, a plan swiftly denounced by political opponents.
- Nuclear Gong, Loud And Clear (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
India is prepared for “the broadest possible engagement” with the international non-proliferation regime provided its interests are safeguarded, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here today.
- Newsweek Retracts Quran Story (Telegraph, Howard Kurtz, May 18, 2005)
Newsweek issued a formal retraction yesterday of the flawed story that sparked deadly riots in Afghanistan and other countries...
- India Won't Allow Unfair Restrictions On N-Plans (Times of India, RAJAT PANDIT, May 18, 2005)
As a responsible nuclear weapon state, India is ready to work for an effective global regime to prevent the illegal proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and technologies associated with them.
- Let’S Get Rid Of Public Schools (Tribune, David Gelernte, May 18, 2005)
Increasingly I wonder why. Why should there be any public schools? I don’t ask merely because the public schools are performing badly, although (as usual) they are.
- Of Defence Controversies (Tribune, Vice-Admirals K.K. Nayyar, May 18, 2005)
Even after more than 50 years, the Indian system of procurement of defence hardware gets mired in controversies and scams.
- Don't Arm This Despot: Is India Committed To Democracy In Nepal? (Times of India, HARI ROKA, May 18, 2005)
India's decision to 'resume' supply of arms to the dictator of Nepal has disappointed democrats everywhere. Expectations were high that for once in the long history of relations between the two countries
- Rejecting What Is Useless (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 18, 2005)
The United Progressive Alliance Government's decision to reject the Phukan Commission's report comes as no surprise.
- Dilemma For Pakistan's Leadership (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, May 18, 2005)
For Pakistan, ending violence in Jammu and Kashmir isn't a concession to India; it concerns its own future as a viable, modern nation-state.
- India Game For Npt, Says Pm (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
India is willing to play its part in checking nuclear proliferation provided ‘our legitimate interests are safeguarded’
- Ioc To Match Reliance's Discount To Railways (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
INDIAN Oil Corporation will match the discount offered by Reliance Industries to the country's largest bulk customer for fuel — the Indian Railways.
- Uzbek Incidents Upset Us (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
The United States has condemned the "indiscriminate" use of force on unarmed civilians by Uzbek security forces, and urged Tashkent to show restraint and undertake political and economic reforms to address simmering discontent.
- Defence Tech Denial Regime Against India Continues: Pm (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
INDIA, faced with bilateral and multilateral denial of technologies, needs to make maximum use of its indigenous talents and capabilities for developing defence technologies.
- Hidden Strings And Free Lunches (Indian Express, K SUBRAHMANYAM, May 18, 2005)
Ever since the US state department unveiled its new strategy for South Asia, of US helping India to become a world power in the 21st century, there is debate in this country about the costs of this trajectory.
- India Is A Responsible Nuclear Power: Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
We will not be a source of proliferation of sensitive technologies
- Isro's Success (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, May 18, 2005)
IT MUST HAVE been with a sense of pride that the Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman, Mr Madhavan Nair, presented to the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, last week the first images beamed ...
- Isro Aims At Global Market For Launch Vehicles (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2005)
Revenue from the market growing at the rate of 25 per cent
- Korea Talks Start Again After Hiatus (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2005)
Seoul is likely to make Pyongyang a proposal, apart from guarantee of aid, to bring North Korea back to the six-country talks.
- Blasts Revive Concern Over Myanmar Situation (Hindu, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, May 17, 2005)
The security situation in Myanmar, not just its progress card on the restoration of internal democracy, may determine its first-ever bid to chair the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2006.
- Aiadmk Scores Big Wins In By-Polls (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2005)
Though the EC had deployed a large number of paramilitary forces for the smooth conduct of elections, Opposition parties allege violation of rules during election campaign.
- Art Madhyam (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2005)
The word “Madhyam” makes linguistic sense to an average Indian, no matter to which part of the country he may belong to.
- Clashing Interpretations And Policies (Hindu, VLADIMIR RADYUHIN, May 17, 2005)
The 60th anniversary of Victory in the Second World War celebrated in Moscow last week was as much about the future as about the past.
- Reliance, Revisited (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2005)
Over six months have lapsed since Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) — India’s largest petrochemical and oil refining company in the private sector — was rocked by an ownership dispute between the Ambani brothers, Mukesh and Anil.
- Olive Branch Flutters On Siachen (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, May 17, 2005)
When the Indian and Pakistani defence secretaries meet in Islamabad, they have the political mandate from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Pervez Musharraf to find an “expeditious” solution to the long and pointless military confrontation in th
- Making Waves (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 17, 2005)
The latest recommendation of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on lowering charges for spectrum and providing additional spectrum for GSM and CDMA operators is a welcome step despite the criticism it has invited.
- Musharraf's Survival Tactics (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, May 17, 2005)
To remain in power, Gen Musharraf wants his friends to win the local government elections in August
- Learn It From India (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2005)
First the Pentagon energetically disputed it, now the magazine itself has issued an apology for the story that touched off a deadly storm across Afghanistan, Pakistan and other countries.
- It Takes Two To Tango (Asia Times, Editorial, Asian Times, May 17, 2005)
In this era of globalization, the elephant and the dragon are finally running fast, together.
- Rice Makes Surprise Visit To Iraq Amid Violence (Hindu, Atul Aneja , May 16, 2005)
Holds talks with Jaafari; expresses concern that Sunnis are not taking part in political process
- Acrimony In Parliament (Hindu, Inder Malhotra, May 16, 2005)
Now, in Parliament, political differences have turned into personal animosities.
- The Game Of Multilateralism (Deccan Herald, P R CHARI, May 16, 2005)
India will do well to make appropriate genuflections towards the ‘strategic’ nature of its ties with big powers
- New Battle Fought On Ve Day (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma , May 16, 2005)
Politicians prefer packaged patriotism and ‘consensus history’, while new historians question the old ones
- Killed Key Al-Qaeda Figure In Pak Was Under Hawk’S Eyes (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2005)
An al-Qaeda figure killed last week by a missile from a CIA-operated unmanned aerial drone had been under surveillance for more than a week by US intelligence and military personnel working along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, a US official and two coun
- Students Defy Ban Order In Nepal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2005)
Demonstration demanding King Gyanendra to restore democracy
- `Gyanendra Has Assured That Democracy Will Return To Nepal' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2005)
The National Security Adviser, M. K. Narayanan, has said that India resumed military supplies to Nepal only after getting a "categorical assurance from King Gyanendra that democracy will be restored to Nepal.''
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