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- Bhutto Leaves For Dubai To See Family, Says Won’T Support Emergency In Pak (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto on Wednesday left for Dubai to meet her family, barely two weeks after she returned to Pakistan from eight years of self-imposed exile.
- Sanjay Dutt's Bail Plea Hearing Today (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
Actor Sanjay Dutt will know on Friday whether he can celebrate Diwali at home or in jail.
- Petition Against Chauhan’S Wife (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
A writ petition filed in the Supreme Court by the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, Jamuna Devi, seeking to invoke the Court’s powers under Article 32 of the Constitution for an enquiry by an independent agency into . . . .
- Charity Begins At Party Office (Pioneer, Balbir K Punj, Nov 02, 2007)
In Communist-ruled West Bengal, people have risen in revolt against the continuing scandal of fair price shops and food riots have broken out.
- Another Effort To Get Rid Of Aiims Director (Pioneer, Akhilesh Suman, Nov 02, 2007)
The Centre may come out with an ordinance on Friday to remove Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences Dr P Venugopal from his post.
- Sharad Backs Bjp-Jd(s) In K'taka (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
In a show of affinity with its NDA ally, the Janata Dal(U) has strongly pleaded the BJP case in Karnataka and has demanded that the Governor invite BS Yediyurappa to form the Government in the State.
- Panchayat Presidents Can Issue Notice To Encroachers (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
A village panchayat president is authorised to perform the functions of the ‘executive authority’ under the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994, the Madras High Court has ruled.
- Sharad Yadav To Raise Justice Sabharwal Issue In Parliament (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
Janata Dal (United) president Sharad Yadav on Thursday said he would raise the issue of allegations against the former Chief Justice of India, Y.P. Sabharwal, during the winter session of Parliament and demand a CBI inquiry into it.
- We Will Not Be Intimidated: Pakistan Supreme Court (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
Pakistan’s Supreme Court said on Thursday that it would not be intimidated by threats of martial law when it ruled on whether to validate President General Pervez Musharraf’s recent election victory.
- Internet's Image Problem (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 02, 2007)
The inherent freedoms of the internet are a headache for most governments. After all, it is unnerving to think of a space where citizens can post and upload whatever they like, regardless of the regime’s opinions on what the population should be doing.
- 9 Die, 40 Hurt In Pak Attack (Asian Age, Shafqat Ali, Nov 02, 2007)
Six Pakistan Air Force (PAF) officials and three civilians were killed on Thursday when a suicide attacker blew the bus carrying them near the Sargodha district.
- Sanjay Dutt's Bail Plea Hearing On Friday (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
Actor Sanjay Dutt will know on Friday whether he can celebrate Diwali at home or in jail.
- Murder Cloud On Mla (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
Politicians with a tainted past continue to dog the NDA government desperate for a clean image with Janata Dal (U) MLA Anant Singh being arrested for assaulting mediapersons seeking his reaction to allegations that he may have had . . . . . .
- Gowda Sets New Power Share Terms (Asian Age, Venkat Parsa, Nov 02, 2007)
The latest missive from Janata Dal (Secular) president H.D. Deve Gowda does not have any bearing on government-formation efforts in Karnataka, sources said on Thursday.
- Targeting Terror (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 02, 2007)
Twenty one men have been found guilty by a Spanish court of carrying out the worst-ever terror attack in Europe — the March 2004 Madrid train bombings that killed 191 people and injured 1800.
- Citizens Versus Vips (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Nov 02, 2007)
If the Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC) has its way, the Capital's power-laden politicians and bureaucrats will have to live life normal-size, not king-size as they do now.
- Jdu Toes Bjp Line On Nuke Deal (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
Echoing the BJP line, the JD(U) has said it is in favour of a debate on the Indo-US nuclear deal in both Houses of Parliament in the winter session, slated to get underway from November 15.
- Sc Undeterred By Martial Law Threat (Tribune, Afzal Khan, Nov 02, 2007)
The Supreme Court on Thursday warned that it would not be intimidated by threat of imposition of martial law or emergency while ruling over petitions challenging the eligibility of President Gen Pervez Musharraf to contest election as army chief.
- The Governor Is Not An Autocratic Ombudsman (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
Political alliances should promote healthy democratic principles in that such alliances should be forged to promote common goals for the general good of the society.
- Raj Dharma Fails In Gujarat (Tribune, Kuldip Nayar, Nov 02, 2007)
I HAVE reasons to believe that Atal Bihari Vajpayee, when he was Prime Minister, wanted to dismiss Nahrendra Modi and had planned to do so after his visit to Ahmedabad.
- Pak To Try Civilians In Military Courts (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
The Pakistan government will soon issue an ordinance that will allow military courts to try civilians for offences like terrorism and give sweeping powers to security and intelligence agencies.
- Constitutionalism And Morality (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 31, 2007)
The Janata Dal (Secular) and the Bharatiya Janata Party have displayed rank opportunism in coming together to form a government in Karnataka just three weeks after they parted company with so much bitterness over the power-sharing arrangement.
- Allow Shariff Home: Sc (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Pakistan's top judge on Tuesday ordered the government to allow Nawaz Sharif to return home, saying its deportation of the former prime minister in September violated an earlier court ruling.
- Bjp-Jd(s) Mps To Call On Pm (Pioneer, KUMAR UTTAM, Oct 31, 2007)
Mounting pressure on Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur, who is yet to invite the BJP-JD(S) combine to form Government even four days after staking claim, coalition MPs on Tuesday decided to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Wednesday.
- In-Camera Trial For Pravin, Says Court (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
A day after Pravin Mahajan denied shooting his brother Pramod last year, the sessions court on Tuesday observed that evidence of all witnesses examined by the prosecution proved his involvement in the case, and allowed him to defend himself by . . . .
- Congress Back To Old Tactics (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
The Congress party is exploring all legal and constitutional options to stop the BJP from forming a Government in Karnataka, the latter's first in south India.
- Sc Verdict On Friday (Tribune, Afzal Khan, Oct 31, 2007)
The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on President Gen Musharraf's eligibility on Friday, presiding judge of the 11-member bench hearing the case, Justice Javed Iqbal said asking counsels from both sides to conclude their arguments by then on Tuesd
- Deadly Delivery For General (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
A suicide attack killed at least seven people, including the bomber, less than a kilometre from Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's army residence in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, police said.
- Life Term For 8 In Eral Rape And Murder Case (Hindu, MANAS DASGUPTA, Oct 31, 2007)
A Godhra court on Tuesday sentenced eight persons to life term and three others to three-year rigorous imprisonment for the murder of seven Muslims at Eral village during the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat. The two women among the victims were also raped.
- Reservation Needed For Real Equality, Says Jethmalani (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Centuries of injustice to backward classes still continuing
Court must respect legislative judgment
Total population of country is irrelevant
- Let Sharif Return, Court Orders Government (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Pakistan’s top judge on Tuesday ordered the government to allow Nawaz Sharif to return home, saying its deportation of the former Prime Minister in September violated an earlier court ruling.
- Eight Get Life For Gujarat Massacre (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
An Indian court on Tuesday sentenced eight people to life in jail for their role in the massacre of Muslims during rioting in western Gujarat state five years ago, media reports said.
- Musharraf Advised To Declare Emergency (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf is being advised to declare emergency in the country before a possible Supreme Court decision against his eligibility, official sources said.
- Allow Nawaz Sharif To Return Home: Pak Sc To Govt (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Pakistan's top judge on Tuesday ordered the government to allow Nawaz Sharif to return home, saying its deportation of the former Prime Minister in September violated an earlier court ruling.
- A Small Win For Iran (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 31, 2007)
TEHRAN scored a point over the White House hawks the other day when the chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Mohamed ElBaradei, said that he had no evidence of efforts by Iran to make nuclear weapons.
- Supreme Court Intervention: The Way Out (Deccan Herald, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 31, 2007)
The appropriate course would be for the President to seek the advice of the SC under Article 143(1).
- Godhra Aftermath: 8 Get Life Term (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Eight persons were sentenced to life while three others awarded three years imprisonment each by a Godhra sessions court in the 2002 Eral massacre case that left seven people dead in the aftermath of the Godhra riots.
- Court To Pak: Let Sharif Come Back (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Pakistan’s top judge on Tuesday ordered the government to allow Nawaz Sharif to return home, saying its deportation of the former Prime Minister in September violated an earlier court ruling.
- Mumbai Court To Decide On Faisal Khan's Custody (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
The metropolitan magistrate's court on Wednesday will announce its decision on the custody of Faisal Khan, younger brother of actor Aamir Khan, who was sent back to JJ Hospital on Tuesday.
- Losing The Plot (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 31, 2007)
It is absolutely right that there was a policy response to the ‘Janadesh’ rally — 25,000 people marched to Delhi asking for land rights. But the response itself is absolutely wrong.
- Fresh Violence In Nandigram (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
One person was killed and at least four others sustained bullet injuries following intense gunbattle that continued unabated in Satengabari and adjoining areas of Nandigram, official reports received here said on Tuesday.
- Governor Not Bound By Sc: Congress (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
This interpretation of the judgements could be pointers to a thinking process stirring in the Congress high command to finally refer the issue to the apex court for a final view.
- 'No Clear Rules On Revoking Prez Rule' (Deccan Herald, CORPORATE BUREAU, Oct 31, 2007)
Here is another legal interpretation on the issue related to proclamation of President's rule, apparently being examined by the Union government in the wake of the BJP-JD(S) combine claiming stakes to form the government in Karnataka.
- 'I Warned Him About Gowda's Tactics' (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Tuesday strongly refuted the allegation by JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda that he tried to divide the JD(S) by holding secret parleys with senior JD(S) leader M P Prakash.
- Where Are The Promises? (Dawn, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 31, 2007)
WE are told that elections are around the corner. Both the PPP and the PML-Q appear to have started working the vote.
- Pakistan Sc Orders Government To Let Nawaz Sharif Return (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Pakistan's top judge on Tuesday ordered the Government to allow Nawaz Sharif to return home, saying its deportation of the former Prime Minister in September violated an earlier court ruling.
- It Is Not A Textbook Case In State (Deccan Herald, B S Arun, Oct 31, 2007)
What do legal luminaries say of the Karnataka situation? The opinions are mixed as the top legal brains expressed both shades of opinion - that the House should be convened immediately to test claim as well as that the elections should be . . . .
- Pak Cj Orders Sharif Return (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Pakistan’s Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry today ordered the government to allow Nawaz Sharif to return home, saying its deportation of the former Prime Minister in September violated an earlier court ruling.
- Bjp, Jd (S) Wait For Guv's Invitation (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
With the Karnataka governor dragging his feet on the BJP-JD(S) alliance’s demand to swear in Mr B S Yediyurappa as the next chief minister, the saffron outfit has decided to wait till Wednesday before taking the matter ``to the people.’’
- Dasmunsi Hits Out At Cpm On Nandigram (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
After his recent attack on the Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee government on the issue of food riots in West Bengal, to be followed up by the AICC to hit back at the nuclear deal-blocking comrades, Union minister Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi on Tuesday . . . .
- Sc Refuses Judicial Probe Against Ex-Cji (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking a judicial probe into allegations of misconduct against former Chief Justice of India YK Sabharwal, saying it may ‘prejudice’ the appeal of journalists held guilty of contempt of court . . . .
- Mulayam, Kin Get 4 Weeks To Explain Assets (Times of India, Dhananjay Mahapatra, Oct 30, 2007)
CBI looks set to tell Supreme Court that it has found evidence of huge property that former Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav and his kin had amassed over the years.
- March On Islamabad? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 30, 2007)
Even though it is not from Qazi Hussain Ahmed, who specialises in ‘million-man’ marches, the statement coming from the Jamaat-i-Islami’s NWFP chief needs to be taken note of because of its callousness.
- Warsaw’S New Dispensation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
Poland’s likely new coalition of the centre-right Civic Platform — the largest single party to emerge from the recent general elections — promises to build upon the country’s robust economic growth, push for early adoption of the . . . .
- Globalisation Dynamics (Hindu, C. T. Kurien, Oct 30, 2007)
Alan Greenspan, as readers may know, was till mid-2006 the Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve System (“the Fed”), one of the highest official positions in that country which he had occupied for almost two decades.
- Pause After Troops Kill 60 Pak Rebels (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
Pakistani troops killed up to 60 militants during fierce fighting in the Swat valley in the country’s northwest, the army said today, and the insurgents called a truce to recover their dead and wounded.
- Did You Shoot Pramod? ‘No’ (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
Praveen Mahajan, accused of killing elder brother Pramod, today denied having fired at the BJP leader.
- Saund’S Portrait To Be Unveiled In Us Cong (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
A portrait of Dalip Singh Saund, the first Indian American Congressman, will be unveiled in the US Congress next month.
- Bjp Asks For Early Decision On Karnataka (Asian Age, Venkat Parsa, Oct 30, 2007)
Former BJP president M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday asked Karnataka governor Rameshwar Thakur to take an early decision on extending the invite to BJP-JD(S) Legislature Party leader B.S. Yediyurappa to form the government.
- Congress Seeks Dissolution Of Karnataka Assembly (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Oct 30, 2007)
The Congress today officially asked the Centre to dissolve the Karnataka Assembly and called for an early election to prevent the formation of a new government through horse- trading.
- Sc Notice To Karuna, Balu (Tribune, S.S. Negi , Oct 30, 2007)
The Supreme Court today issued notices to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, union minister T.R. Balu, state transport minister K.N. Nehru and three top officers of the state government for the alleged contempt of the apex court . . . . .
- Need For More Barefoot Doctors (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 30, 2007)
The public healthcare system in India is in a bad condition and it needs a face-lift.
- Anchor Away (Indian Express, Shailaja Bajpai, Oct 30, 2007)
Right. Now hear this: to learn everything you always already knew about anything, just watch TV news. On Diwali learn to light a candle, on Christmas Eve learn to fill a stocking full of gifts by stuffing them in, on New Year’s Eve learn to keep . . .
- Cong Seeks House Dissolution (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
Though the government is yet to make a move, swift developments could take place with the arrival of UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi from her China trip on Monday night.
- Court Notice To Karunanidhi (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Oct 30, 2007)
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, Chief Secretary L.K. Tripathy and three others on a contempt petition filed by the AIADMK for allegedly violating a court order prohibiting the enforcement of . . . .
- 'There Are Strict Regulations On Sting Operations In Britain' (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
Nik Keith Gowing is no stranger to India and not to billions across the world. Well, it's hard to miss the main presenter on the BBC's international news and current affairs channel, BBC World for over a decade.
- Court Shows The Way On Bandh (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
Bengal is again bracing for its occasional tryst with lawlessness as two political parties prepare themselves to shut the state down on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- In Security (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 30, 2007)
A threat perception is exactly that — a perception. Since that is abstract, it can be stretched to accommodate both fear and desire, if those who perceive are powerful enough.
- Vicious Cycle (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
Even by Bengal’s standards, the calls to shut down the state on two successive days are simply preposterous.
- Ray Of Hope (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
Mentally ill undertrial prisoners can now hope for some respite thanks to a recent Supreme Court ruling.
- Why Not Death Penalty? (Deccan Herald, C V Aravind, Oct 30, 2007)
Indian Presidents have always been loathe to disposing off mercy petitions as most of them might have been against capital punishment.
- Sc Notices To Karunanidhi, Baalu On Contempt Petition (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, Union Transport Minister T R Baalu, Chief Secretary L K Tripathi, Tamil Nadu Transport Minister K N Nehru, Director General of Police P Rajendran . . . .
- Sc Notice To Karunanidhi, Baalu (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
The Supreme Court on Monday asked Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK supremo M Karunanidhi and Union transport minister T R Baalu to show cause why contempt proceedings be not initiated against them for allegedly violating its order . . . .
- Karnataka Balance Tips In Favour Of Bjp-Jd(s) (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
On a day of frenzied political activity, BJP and JD(S) leaders fulfilled the mandatory formality of mustering 129 MLAs, more than the 113 required to form the government, and parading them before Governor Rameshwar Thakur for a headcount on Monday.
- Frame The Law (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Oct 30, 2007)
Marriage law is a touchy issue in India, especially for leaders of the Muslim community. The shadow of common civil code looms over any prospective legislation on the subject.
- No Threat To Upa Over Nuke Deal: Karat (Tribune, Arup Chanda, Oct 30, 2007)
CPM general secretary Praksh Karat today ruled out mid-term polls or threat to the ruling UPA at the Centre over the Left’s stand over the Indo-US nuclear deal.
- Sc Issues Notices To Mk, Baalu (New Indian Express, Prabhakar Rao Voruganti, Oct 30, 2007)
Supreme Court has on Monday issued notices to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, Union Transport Minister T R Baalu, State Minister for Transport K N Nehru, Chief Secretary L K Tripathi, the State Director General of Police . . . . .
- K'taka Cong Seeks Fresh Poll (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
In the wake of the BJP and the Janata Dal(S) forging an alliance to form the Government in Karnataka, the Congress on Monday asked the Centre to dissolve the Assembly and hold fresh elections in the State.
- Hostage To Security (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 30, 2007)
The Delhi High Court's observations deriding excessive security provided to politicians gives expression to deeply-felt popular feelings.
- When Pilots Qualify For Sainthood (Business Line, A. Ranganathan, Oct 30, 2007)
The saintly soul, Mother Theresa, is yet to be ordained as a saint. Her followers have to establish that she saved lives by performing miracles. Pilots, on the other hand, do not have to undergo this ordeal.
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