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Articles 22321 through 22420 of 53943:
- 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 . . .
- 'Security' Shaped Stand On Iran (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday maintained that security concerns "shaped" the government's position on the Iran vote at the IAEA.
- Undignified, But Not A Farce (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 18, 2006)
The former Iraqi dictator’s shambolic trial can, and should, be salvaged
Winston Churchill wanted Hitler summarily executed. A fair trial would be a “farce”, he said.
- Security Concerns Behind Stance On Iran: Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Cites proliferation in extended neighbourhood
Committed to Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline
Attempts on to build consensus in IAEA
- Thar Express Reaches Munabao From Jodhpur (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
The Thar Express train, linking India and Pakistan through Rajasthan, reached Munnabao on Saturday after an overnight journey from Jodhpur.
- Broad Contours (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Feb 18, 2006)
It is fashionable for the opposition to describe the President's address to Parliament as "lifeless and directionless".
- Contact Society? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Feb 18, 2006)
"You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours." In plain words it means: "If you will do me a favour, I will do you a favour". This is what is meant by what is generally referred to as a contact society.
- 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 . . .
- Smoking Death Toll Seen Doubling By 2020:study ........... (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Global annual deaths from smoking are expected to double to 10 million by 2020 but researchers said today the real figure could be much higher.
- 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.
- Cartoons: Clinton & Chirac Say Publication A Mistake (Indian Express, Faisal Aziz, Feb 18, 2006)
Anger against cartoons of Prophet Muhammad flared anew in Asia on Friday in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
- 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,
- Kalam Sets It Ceos Tough Targets (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
NASSCOM Govt must assist small-scale firms, target domestic market
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Azad on Friday said India should aspire for a $200 billion revenue IT industry by 2008 or 2010 and grab a lion’s share of today’s $300 billion . . .
- Pm Draws Line: Iran’S Rights Vs India’S Security (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
‘Ties with Iran civilizational...can’t turn blind eye to security implications of clandestine proliferation’
- Shut It Down (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Feb 18, 2006)
US should heed the UN call and dismantle the prison camp
The US government’s decision to reject outright the United Nations’ call to close down the infamous Guantanamo Bay prison camp is disappointing but not surprising.
- ‘India’S Vote Does Not Detract From The Friendly Relations We Enjoy With Iran’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 18, 2006)
Full text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s suo motu statement on Iran in Parliament
- 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, . . .
- Hamas Stand Today Will Decide Curb Moves, Says Israel (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Interim Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert agreed to wait until after Hamas assumes control of the Palestinian Parliament before ordering any tough new restrictions on the Palestinians, officials said on Friday.
- Ltte Team Leaves For Geneva Talks (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Feb 18, 2006)
A four-member team of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on Friday left for Geneva to hold talks with the Sri Lankan Government on issues relating to the ceasefire agreement.
- Guidelines On Floating Shares Before Budget (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Demutualisation not a panacea for all ills, says SEBI chief
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday said that it would come out with guidelines on floating shares in listed companies before presentation of the budget.
- 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 ......
- Big Welcome Awaits Thar Express Today (Hindu, Mohammed Iqbal , Feb 18, 2006)
India, Pakistan reviving rail link across the western border after four long decades
- Hamas Faces Economic Stranglehold (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Feb 18, 2006)
A collective punishment on the Palestinians: Islamic group "The world should realise that more pressure on the Palestinian people will create more tension and everyone is going to be a loser, including Israel."
- Not Dead Enough? (Hindu, Seumas Milne, Feb 18, 2006)
Fifteen years after communism was officially pronounced dead, its spectre seems once again to be haunting Europe.
- 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
- "India Supports Diplomatic Efforts For Amicable Solution" (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 18, 2006)
Manmohan says his Government values bilateral ties, upholds Iran's rights and obligations, but has proliferation concerns.
- 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.
- Thar Express Starts Journey From Jodhpur (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
With over 200 passengers onboard, the Thar Express, an international linkage train between India and Pakistan through Rajasthan, began its maiden joureny from Jodhpur tonight and is scheduled to reach Munabao tomorrow.
- India Must Extend Reasonable Comfort Level To Sort Out Free Trade Agreement Issues, Says Sri Lanka (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Sri Lankan Commerce Minister calls for confidence building exercise for enlargement of FTA
Many issues remained unresolved
We are not a threat but a business partner
- Cpi(m) Decides Against Truck With Karunakaran's Outfit (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
LDF will fight poll on alternative development plank, says Karat
- Tamil Nadu Most Preferred Destination For Foreign Investors, Says Jayalalithaa (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Rs. 800 crore second float glass plant of Saint-Gobain inaugurated
- Enhance Bandwidth Immediately: Kalam (Hindu, T. Jayaraman, Feb 18, 2006)
"It should be free and made available to all those who need it"
Government should take the lead in making bandwidth available
Kalam's vision a great technical challenge, says U.S. expert
- Cpi(m) Not To Have Truck With Dic(k) (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
LDF will fight Assembly election on alternative development plank, says Karat
- Violence Breaks Out In Hyderabad (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Cartoon issue echo in old city; many hurt in stone-throwing
Tension gripped parts of the old city on Friday after violence broke out during a protest against the pictorial depiction of Prophet Mohammed in a Danish newspaper.
- Bush Defends Indo-Us Nuclear Arrangement (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
US President George W Bush has defended the civilian nuclear energy arrangement with India, saying it is "good policy" for America to encourage emerging economies to use clean energy like nuclear power.
- Us At It Once Again (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Feb 18, 2006)
The Americans have put up another spectacular display of their legendary arrogance to demonstrate why it is difficult to love them.
- New Delhi Committed To Iran-India Gas Pipeline - Pm (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
India is committed to building a pipeline to carry Iranian gas across Pakistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told parliament on Friday.
- 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.
- Manmohan For Engaging All Parties In Talks (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Feb 18, 2006)
Meets JKLF chairman Yasin Malik
We have an open mind: Prime Minister
Implement Naga peace process model: Malik
- Inside China’S Angry Villages (Tribune, Anthony Kuhn, Feb 18, 2006)
AT a roadside store across the street from a kindergarten in Panlong village, a local man sat beside his motorcycle having a soft drink and chatting with a visiting reporter on the recent violence the village had experienced.
- Abbas To Ask Hamas To Form Government, End Violence (Reuters, WAFA AMR, Feb 18, 2006)
The Palestinian parliament will be sworn in on Saturday with Hamas as its majority bloc, paving the way for the Islamist group to form a cabinet despite calls by major world powers to boycott it.
- Order Of Music (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 18, 2006)
Every serious music-maker knows that the music he performs is far more significant than his own persona, no matter what his celebrity status happens to be.
- 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 . . .
- Pak Shield For Iran N-Fire (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
The Prime Minister kept America out of the picture as he defended his government’s vote on Iran today, focusing solely on the Tehran-Islamabad link and the threat it posed to India.
- Involve Kashmiris In Indo-Pak Talks, Malik Tells Pm (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Senior Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik on Friday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to involve the people of Jammu and Kashmir in the peace talks between India and Pakistan to make the parleys more meaningful.
- 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.
- Sbi Gets License To Normal Banking Operations In China (Press Trust of India, Anil K Joseph, Feb 18, 2006)
The State Bank of India (SBI) today became the first Indian bank in China to get approval to start normal banking operations in the booming Communist nation, further facilitating the growing trade and investment between the two Asian giants.
- Nuke Deal Unlikely During Bush Visit (Tribune, Priscilla Huff, Feb 18, 2006)
American analysts and experts familiar with South Asian affairs have expressed scepticism over India and the United States finalising their July 18, 2005 bilateral civilian nuclear accord before or even during President George W. Bush’s first visit . . .
- 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 . . .
- India Committed To Ipi Pipeline: Singh (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Says Delhi wants closer ties with Iran despite IAEA
India wants to strengthen its ties with Iran, despite New Delhi support to report Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear programme, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told Parliament on Friday.
- Pm Defends Vote On Iran (Tribune, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Feb 18, 2006)
The following is the text of the suo motu statement on Iran the Prime Minister made in Parliament on Friday:
- 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.
- 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.
- Hamas Says It Has Russia Invite For Talks (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
Palestinian Islamic militant group Hamas has received an official invitation for talks in Russia, a leader of a faction said in the Gaza Strip on Thursday.
- Let Peace Prevail (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Feb 17, 2006)
It is a good sign that normalcy has nearly returned to the Ladakh region after days of violence.
- Us Refuses Visa To Ex-Iisc Chief, Member Of Pm Panel (Indian Express, PALLAVA BAGLA, Feb 17, 2006)
Questioning his internationally acclaimed credentials and suggesting that he was working in “chemical warfare and bioterrorism,” the United States has refused an entry visa to Professor Goverdhan Mehta, former director of the Indian Institute of Science,
- 18 Likely To Join Hdk Ministry (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
The stage is set for the first expansion of the two-member ministry of the JD(S)-BJP coalition government on Friday, 13 days after the formation of the government.....
- Great And The Good (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
We can’t all keep bickering. We need a thinking elite that bats for the country
- Indian Designer War Spills Out In Colombo (Indian Express, NAMRATA SHARMA ZAKARIA, Feb 17, 2006)
Wendell Rodricks says Delhi fashion house’s MD got him stopped from going on ramp, Satya Paul’s Kapoor . . .
- Haniyeh Will Be Pm Of Hamas Govt (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
Hamas on Thursday chose Ismail Haniyeh, a Hamas leader widely viewed by Palestinians as a pragmatist, to be the next Prime Minister, a senior official in the militant group said.
- 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.
- Fringe Benefit Tax: Imbroglio For Foreign Companies (Business Standard, Rajesh S Kurup, Feb 17, 2006)
While the extra-territorial limitation of the various provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961, vis-à-vis foreign companies is still actively debated at the various appellate levels, the introduction of Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) in the Finance Act, 2005, . .
- Foreign Tax Credit: Need For Introduction In India (Business Standard, Ganesh Raj, Feb 17, 2006)
There is a general euphoria about the state of the Indian economy. Outbound investments are no longer restricted but tactically encouraged. Globalisation is the buzzword today.
- 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.
- Hamas Team To Visit Russia Next Month (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Feb 17, 2006)
A delegation of Hamas will pay a visit to Moscow next month, Moscow formally announced on Thursday.
- 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
- Full Trade Ties Hinge On Kashmir (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 17, 2006)
Cabinet ratifies SAFTA, still import curbs will remain
No SAARC member can impose conditionalities
Pakistan will be hard put to defend itself if India raises dispute
- 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.
- Indian Railways On A Fast Track (Indian Express, SUMANT CHAK, Feb 17, 2006)
The speeding up of the Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi to 150 kph between Delhi and Agra, is an important step for the Indian Railways (IR) in its progress towards high-speed trains.
- Iaa World Congress From March 20 (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
More than 2,000 delegates from over 50 countries are expected to participate in the 40th International Advertising Association (IAA) World Congress which kicks off in Dubai on March 20.
- Squeak, Memory (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Feb 17, 2006)
Through memory we become men. Or do we? Considering that the humble lab rat now seems to also have a knack for remembering things,
- U.S.-India Deal Uncertain Ahead Of Bush Visit (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Feb 17, 2006)
The top U.S. negotiator on a troubled nuclear deal with India would hold new talks in New Delhi next week only if there is a chance the visit could resolve differences clouding President George W. Bush's planned South Asia trip, U.S. officials . . .
- Chirac To Woo India After Toxic Ship Spat (Reuters, Sophie Louet, Feb 17, 2006)
Having called home a mothballed toxic warship poisoning relations, French President Jacques Chirac arrives in India on Sunday with a posse of top executives hungry for trade with one of Asia's booming economies.
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