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Articles 24621 through 24720 of 53943:
- Self Rule Becomes Another Hot Issue Between Cong, Pdp (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Even as the Congress and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) are yet to arrive at a consensus on controversial Women’s Bill, the ‘much touted’ Self-Rule proposal mooted by Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf, has also been snowballing . . .
- India, Saudi Agree To Cooperate On Counter-Terrorism, Energy (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
a new era in their relations, India and Saudi Arabia today agreed to closely and actively cooperate to fight terrorism and other transnational crimes and also develop a strategic energy partnership.
- India Welcomes Russian Initiative For Consensus On Iran Nuke (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Seeking to clear the air after the politcal storm stirred by US envoy David C Mulford's remarks on the Iran nuclear issue, India today said it welcomed initiatives from Russia and others to forge a consensus and avoid a confrontation
- Amritsar-Nankana Sahib Bus Starts (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
The Amritsar-Nankana Sahib bus, on a trial run from here and carrying 12 Punjab and Central Government officials, today crossed over to Pakistan through the joint check post at the Indo-Pak border at Wagah.
- A King-Size Problem In Nepal (Dawn, Kuldip Nayar, Jan 28, 2006)
I wishI could make out our policy on neighbours. At best, it is a reaction to what they do or do not do. We should cultivate them. But there is nothing called generosity when it comes to dealing with them. Whether it is Islamabad or Dhaka, New Delhi ...
- Bush To Hamas: First Renounce Violence (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jan 28, 2006)
President George W Bush today asserted that the United States will not deal with Hamas so long as it refuses to renounce violence in its relations with Israel, after the radical group clenched a shocking victory in the Palestinian polls.
- Dharam Singh Faces Crucial Vote Today (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Legislative Assembly to begin sitting at 10 a.m. to discuss motion of confidence
- Inappropriate Comments, Mulford Told (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Jan 27, 2006)
U.S. envoy expresses regret
Mulford's comments outrageous: Vajpayee
Saran "calls in" envoy and says his comments are not conducive to strong bilateral ties
- Left Condemns Mulford Statement (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Raises concerns over nuclear deal with U.S.
It is "a serious affront to India and its sovereignty''
Wants the Centre to give a strong message
India should maintain "independent foreign policy at all costs"
- Upa Panel Discusses Bihar, Karnataka (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
The core committee of the United Progressive Alliance on Thursday discussed Bihar Governor Buta Singh's resignation and the political developments in Karnataka, it is learnt.
- President Kalam Plays Host To Men In Khakhi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
About 200 constables were special guests at the Rashtrapati Bhavan
- State Will Be Made An Economic Powerhouse By 2010: Governor (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Work in unison, he tells Keralites in his Republic Day address
Governor R.L. Bhatia has said the goal of the Government is to make the State an economic powerhouse by 2010
- Tamil Nadu A Place Of Peace And Harmony, Says Barnala (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Jayalalithaa presents gallantry awards at Republic Day function
Medals presented to police personnel for curbing illicit liquor trade
Students belonging to four schools and three colleges present folk dances
- "The Real Threat Is From Imperial Fundamentalism" (Hindu, Marcus Dam, Jan 27, 2006)
Writer and political activistTariq Alidescribes himself as a "person of the Left." In a recent interview in Kolkata, he talked about his concerns over an Asia which is "politically undetermined and economically over-determined," . . .
- Dealing With The Global Employment Crisis (Hindu, Juan Somavia, Jan 27, 2006)
In tackling the jobs crisis, it is time to revisit the commitments made by the global community to promote social inclusion and jobs as the basis of poverty reduction and deliver on them.
- Government Plan Silent On `Fundamental Aspect,' Says K.K. Narendran (Hindu, K.P.M. Basheer, Jan 27, 2006)
Action on commission's report
K. K. Narendran, who headed the three-man commission of enquiry that found huge shortage in Backward Class representation in the Kerala Government services in 2001, feels that the measures announced . . .
- Mulford's Views Reflect Congress Feelings (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
"Ultimately, how it votes is for India"
Need for the international community to act decisively and firmly: State Department
"U.S. to continue to work with Indian Government on the implementation of the nuclear agreement"
- Reject The American Fatwa (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 27, 2006)
In publicly warning India, on Republic Day eve, to vote against Iran or else, United States Ambassador David Mulford has outrageously crossed the line of diplomatic propriety, . . .
- Supreme Yet Accessible (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
In the quest for the ultimate goal, knowledge of the Supreme Being and devotion to Him play a very important role in the soul's progress.
- 'Mulford's Remarks Inappropriate' (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
As Ambassador David C Mulford's comments on Indo-US nuclear deal kicked off a furore, government on Thursday summoned the envoy and conveyed its strong displeasure, saying the remarks were "inappropriate" and "not conducive to building a . . .
- Protecting Air Passengers' Interests (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 27, 2006)
The recent verdict of the European Court of Justice upholding the validity of the latest European Union (EU) regulation that enhances the scope of existing rights of air passengers to financial compensation highlights the complexities . . .
- Another Attempt To Bring Peace In Sri Lanka (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Jan 27, 2006)
It was the news that Sri Lanka's peace process was waiting for. On Wednesday, the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam agreed to hold direct talks on the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Switzerland.
- ‘India Sends Out Wrong Signals’ (Deccan Herald, K S Narayanan, Jan 27, 2006)
Documentation Centre (SAHDRC) on Indian migrant workers in Saudi Arabia says that Noushad’s case is just the tip of the iceberg. in Saudi Arabia.
- Lanka Seizes Indian Trawler (Deccan Herald, P KARUNAKHARAN , Jan 27, 2006)
According to the LTTE peace secretariat website, rebel chief Velupillai Prabhakaran has ordered the release of the constable on Thursday following the request of the Norwegian special envoy Erik Solheim at the meeting in Kilinochchi on Wednesday.
- Us Daily Takes A Swipe At Musharraf’S Stance (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Jan 27, 2006)
Contempt seeps out of every sentence in the Washington Post editorial also lambasting him for the double standards he employs in dealing with Islamic extremists.
- Lanka Breakthrough (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 27, 2006)
With the LTTE agreeing to hold direct talks with Colombo, Sri Lanka has been pulled back from the brink of another war.
- Monetary Policy (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 27, 2006)
RBI should ensure enough funds for genuine investors
- India Says U.S. Envoy Expresses Regret Over Nuclear Comment (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
The U.S. envoy to India on Thursday expressed regret over his comments that a nuclear deal between Washington and New Delhi may stall unless India votes against Iran next month at the U.N. atomic energy watchdog.
- Extending The Idea Of India (Indian Express, AMBA PANDE, Jan 27, 2006)
Naushad has been pardoned. His eye will not be gouged out by the government of Saudi Arabia. The news, bringing relief to the family and the nation, also brings forth the larger issue of welfare of migrant labourers and India’s policy . . .
- Separation Is Not Rocket Science (Indian Express, G. Balachandran, Jan 27, 2006)
G. Balachandran on how India and the United States could agree on the list of facilities to be offered for IAEA safeguards
- Yes, Speaker (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 27, 2006)
The CPI(M) describes the expulsion of 11 MPs in the Winter Session as a “singular act of self-cleansing” that won the approval of the people. But, by not replying to the Supreme Court notice, Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has not brought about . . .
- Who Paid For Their Flights, Resort, Stay? (Deccan Herald, Krishna Prasad, Jan 27, 2006)
Once the political dust kicked up by the son of the son of the soil settles down, a simple question that the JD(S) and the BJP might like to answer is: who paid for the travel, boarding, lodging, entertainment and other expenses of the MLAs?
- Amritsar-Nankana Sahib Bus Trial On Friday (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
The trial run of the Amritsar-Nankana Sahib bus service would be carried out on Friday with a delegation of Punjab and central government officials on board.
- Left Demands Upa ‘Come Clear’ On Iran Vote At Iaea (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
The Left parties today demanded the UPA government to come out with a clear statement that India would not favour any Security Council referral of Iran’s nuclear programme
- Afghanistan To India’S Rescue (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, Jan 27, 2006)
Despite President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan having cast doubts on the India-Iran pipeline at Davos, New Delhi can now safely depend on Afghanistan for the India-Turkmenistan pipeline to supply gas to power projects in India.
- Tigers Release Cop As Goodwill Gesture (Indian Express, Peter Apps, Jan 27, 2006)
Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels released a policeman as a gesture of goodwill on Thursday, a day after agreeing to peace talks with the government in Switzerland, but some asked if civil war had merely been postponed.
- Hindustan Times (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jan 27, 2006)
Every commentary of the Republic Day parade in Delhi speaks of the display of the country’s military might and cultural strength.
- Keeping The Past Under Lock & Key (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jan 27, 2006)
Is Orhan Pamuk the new Salman Rushdie? As the Turkish writer found to his chagrin, the fervently secular Turkish State can be as uber-sensitive as the best Ayatollah in town.
- India Has Hard Choices On U.S. Nuclear Deal - Rice (Reuters, Reuters, Jan 27, 2006)
India has "difficult choices" to make on a controversial civil nuclear cooperation agreement with the United States before the deal can be completed, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday
- Buta Singh Resigns After Court Snub (Reuters, Reuters, Jan 27, 2006)
Bihar Governor Buta Singh resigned from his post on Thursday two days after the Supreme Court said he had wrongly prevented an opposition alliance from staking its claim to power last year.
- Mulford's Comments Kick Off Furore, India Says 'Inappropriate' (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
As Ambassador David C Mulford's comments on Indo-US nuclear deal kicked off a furore, government today summoned the envoy and conveyed its strong displeasure, saying the remarks were "inappropriate" and "not conducive to building a strong partnership" ...
- Brown Announces Aid To Tackle Tuberculosis In India (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Britain will contribute 41.7 million pounds ($74.63 million) to tackle tuberculosis in India as part of a new multibillion dollar fund to fight the disease, finance minister Gordon Brown told parliament on Thursday.
- Ipi In The Doldrums (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 27, 2006)
The future of the Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project has been in the doldrums ever since the crisis over Iran’s nuclear programme has intensified.
- Has The Imf Lost Its Relevance? (Business Line, K. Subramanian, Jan 27, 2006)
December should have been the cruellest month for the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- Orphans Of The Reforms Process (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 27, 2006)
One can hardly fault the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, for flagging off 2006 with a very upbeat scenario of the economy and, by implication, the achievements of his 20-month old government.
- Saudi King Gives Royal Touch To President "At Home" (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Saudi Arabian King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud was among a galaxy of dignitaries present at the customary "At Home" hosted by Presdident A P J Abdul Kalam on the occasion of the Republic Day at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today.
- Us Says Mulford Expressed Congress' Views On Iran (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jan 27, 2006)
In a damage control exercise, the US today said its Ambassador David C Mulford's comments that there would be a "devastating" effect on the Indo-US nuclear deal if India does not vote against Iran at the IAEA, . . .
- Nuclear Black Market Is Alive (Daily Excelsior, Allabaksh, Jan 27, 2006)
In March 2004 the then US secretary of state, Colin Powell, had declared in Delhi at the start of his South Asian visit that the Pakistan-led nuclear proliferation network had to be 'completely rooted out'.
- Uk Announces 41.7 Million Pounds To Tackle Tb In India (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Britain today announced that it would contribute 41.7 million pounds to tackle tuberculosis in India as part of a new multibillion dollar fund to fight the disease.
- Rice Says Iran 'Feeling Heat' On Nuclear Issue (Reuters, Reuters, Jan 27, 2006)
Iran is "feeling the heat" of international pressure over its nuclear program and Washington will insist the issue be formally referred to the U.N. Security Council, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday.
- India-Pakistan Composite Dialogue — There Can Be No Let-Up In Vigilance (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, Jan 27, 2006)
While there may be a change of tactics from time to time, the objectives of the Pakistan army establishment of "strategic depth" in Afghanistan and "bleeding India" in Jammu and Kashmir and elsewhere are not likely to change.
- Us Moves To Unlink Indian Nuclear Deal With (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jan 27, 2006)
US Ambassador to India David C Mulford’s remarks linking the Indo-US nuclear deal to New Delhi’s support on the Iran issue has kicked up an uproar within the government and outside.
- Iran Vote: Mea Culpa, A Sad Mulford Tells New Delhi (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
The U.S. envoy to India on Thursday expressed regret over his comments that a nuclear deal between Washington and New Delhi may stall unless India votes against Iran next month at the U.N. atomic energy watchdog.
- Challenges Before The Iims (Deccan Herald, RAMNATH NARAYANSWAMY, Jan 27, 2006)
The IIMs should do some serious soul searching so that they can help in the process of nation building
- Bangalore: Cong To Burn Midnight Oil (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
After more twists in the plot than a spy thriller, a breakaway JD(S)-BJP government is set to take centrestage in Karnataka with the besieged Dharam Singh government running out of options to maintain its majority in the Karnataka assembly.
- `Tax'ing Times At The Eu (Business Line, BATUK GATHANI, Jan 27, 2006)
The European Union (EU), comprising 25 member States with a population of nearly 350 million citizens, is passing through a phase of much uncertainty as its institutions seek to establish their identity, legitimacy and, above all, credibility.
- I Am So Sorry, Says David Mulford (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
The U.S. envoy to India on Thursday expressed regret over his comments that a nuclear deal between Washington and New Delhi may stall unless India votes against Iran next month at the U.N. atomic energy watchdog.
- Superheavy Elements Need To Researched (Daily Excelsior, Lalitha Vaidyanathan, Jan 27, 2006)
India, currently using third generation nuclear technology, cannot continue to got slow but to innovate more evolved technologies for the general advancement of industrial development. Are Indians scientists equipped to move forward is the . . .
- Lessening Urban Poverty (Daily Excelsior, S. C. Sharma, Jan 27, 2006)
In the new millennium, India has already crossed the one billion mark of population and constitutes about 1/6th of the world’s total population. With about 330 million urban population in over 5,000 cities, and nearly 67 million urban population . . .
- Dhaka Seeks Us Help To Combat Terrorism (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Mainly Muslim Bangladesh, struck by a wave of bomb blasts blamed on Islamist militants, asked the United States on Thursday to help it fight terrorism.
- "Statement Taken Out Of Context": Mulford (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 27, 2006)
In a press release by the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, Ambassador David C. Mulford states:
- Patient’S Right To Die (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 27, 2006)
Slowly but surely Britain is moving to a more rational position on a patient’s right to die. Currently the law remains locked into an illogical contradiction under which death can be accelerated by doctors withholding a drug, . . .
- Hobson’S Choice (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jan 27, 2006)
It makes sense for the government to drop the clause that states the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Bill will be applicable to all central government employees who joined the service after January 1, 2004.
- Us Envoy’S Comments Inappropriate: India (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
India Thursday described as “inappropriate” comments from the US ambassador to New Delhi linking a historic nuclear deal with the United States to India’s stance on Iran’s nuclear program.
- Adapting To Climate Change (The Economic Times, JYOTI PARIKH, Jan 27, 2006)
The polluter-pay-principle, applied in most countries for local air, water and land pollution, needs to be applied also in the case of global pollution due to GHG emissions, largely by developed countries.
- Testing Boards For Education Outcomes (The Financial Express, Jayaprakash Narayan, Jan 27, 2006)
The compilation and release of the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER), 2005 is a landmark event in the evolution of school education in India
- Iran Vote: India Chides Mulford For Iran Vote Remarks (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jan 27, 2006)
US Ambassador to India David C Mulford’s remarks linking the Indo-US nuclear deal to New Delhi’s support on the Iran issue has kicked up an uproar within the government and outside.
- Saudi Arabia, India Fail To Sign Anti-Terror Accord (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jan 27, 2006)
Efforts to sign an anti-terrorism treaty between Saudi Arabia and India have reportedly failed
- Afghan Farmers Need Help To Stop Opium: Un (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Some of the progress made in Afghanistan’s difficult war on drugs risks being lost because farmers are not getting help to develop alternative incomes, a UN anti-drugs official said on Thursday.
- A Pity Indeed (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jan 27, 2006)
Only recently we had mentioned in these columns the ongoing struggle by cable owners in Pakistan.
- For Growing Firms, A Mismatch Of Skills (International Herald Tribune, Indrajit Gupta, Jan 27, 2006)
What is usually true of India's monsoons is now playing out across its economy: when it rains, it pours. As India's growth rate ratchets up close to 8 percent, the second-fastest pace in the world, the economy is simply raining high-quality jobs.
- ‘Al Qaeda Also Violates Pakistan Sovereignty’ (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf has said in an interview with CNN that besides the United States, Al Qaeda also violates Pakistan’s sovereignty as it operates from within Pakistani territory.
- India Shows Its Military Muscle On Republic Day (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
India showcased its military hardware and its heritage at a tightly guarded Republic Day parade on Thursday, with a display featuring elite troops, weaponry and aircraft along with folk dancers, camels and elephants
- Us-India Strategic Alliance (Dawn, Ghayoor Ahmed, Jan 27, 2006)
History bears witness to the fact that the United States focused its efforts on building a close relationship with Pakistan only when it deemed it necessary to do so to achieve its limited aims in the region.
- Bush Ready To ‘Exhaust All Diplomacy’ On Iran Nuclear Issue (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
* Bolton stresses UNSC referral, as opposed to simple IAEA ruling, critical to thwarting Tehran’s N-ambitions
* Larijani says Russian plan useful
- Shaukat’S Productive Us Visit (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 27, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that his weeklong visit to the US was a great success. Talking to newsmen aboard his special aircraft on way back home from Washington, he said that he held detailed talks with US leadership on different . . .
- Looking Into The Global Crystal Ball (Dawn, Maqbool Ahmad Bhatty, Jan 27, 2006)
The outlook for the future cannot be considered bright given the geopolitical global trends since the start of the century and millennium.
- Musharraf Wants Incentive To Abandon Iran Gas Pipeline (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Says missile attack in Bajaur ‘harmed our interests’ and fed domestic unrest
- Merging Markets (Guardian (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
As China and India are feted as the world's top emerging economies, Salil Tripathi suggests the potential rivals have much in common
- Can Lying Serve National Interest? (Christian Science Monitor, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
One of the inherent powers of the president, apparently, is the right to lie in the perceived national interest.
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