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Articles 5421 through 5520 of 19042:
- Ulfa Makes A Point (Daily Excelsior, Vinod Vedi, Jul 08, 2006)
Amidst indications that the stage is getting ready for direct talks between the government and the United Liberation Front of Asom . . .
- Israel Moves Further Into Northern Gaza (Deccan Herald, MICHAEL JANSEN, Jul 08, 2006)
After announcing on Friday that Israel had killed 40 Palestinian fighters during the ongoing push into Gaza, Chief of Staff Dan Khalutz admitted that the campaign to halt rocket attacks on Israeli cities cannot be completely effective.
- Police Warn Of More Terror Strikes (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
One year after four young British Muslims blew themselves up on London’s transport system, killing 52 people and wounding 700, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Ian Blair described the threat faced by Britain as “grim”.
- Hamas Blames Israle's Pm For Stalling Talks (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
In the first direct appeal for exchange of prisoners, Hamas has blamed Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's administration of stalling the negotiations over its "legitimate" demands.
- Cbi Gives Proof Of Dawood's Network In Pakistan To Interpol (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The CBI today said it has supplied all addresses of global terrorist Dawood Ibrahim in Pakistan to Interpol.
- Pakistan Orders Women Jailed For Minor Crimes Freed (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf approved legislation on Friday that will allow some 1,300 women jailed for minor crimes to be freed on bail.
- Towards Climax (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 08, 2006)
Empty words are part of rival election campaigns in "Azad" Kashmir as the occupied territory across the Line of Control is locally known.
- Pak Relief For Jailed Women (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf approved legislation today that will allow some 1,300 women jailed for minor crimes to be freed on bail.
- Pak's Major Policy Decision On J-K Map (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Jul 08, 2006)
For me it has always been Kashmir, the valley that is. Give me half a chance I will be there. Yes, during the past 17 years of turbulence as well. I have always found a pretext to visit the State.
- Saluting The Spirit Of Sacrifice (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 08, 2006)
Pakistan Muslim League Secretariat has placed an advertisement in some of the newspapers highlighting the award conferred on party chief Ch Shujaat Hussain.
- Cbi To Probe Rai Case (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The Supreme Court on Friday handed over the investigation into the murder of BJP legislator Krishnanand Rai to CBI, belying the assurance by Uttar Pradesh Government that it will prosecute all accused, including Samajwadi Party MP Afzal Ansari and . . .
- Bleak House~ii (Statesman, Jagmohan , Jul 08, 2006)
Cities Drifting Towards Physical And Moral Degradation
The sprawling and ever-increasing jhuggi-Jhompris of Delhi, the chawls and zodapattis of Mumbai, the bustees of Kolkata, the katchi-abadi of Karachi, the baladis of Cairo, the kampunga . . .
- Berate Us, Don't Look Within (Pioneer, Daniel Pipes, Jul 08, 2006)
How do Muslims think worldwide? To find out, the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press carried out a large-scale attitudinal survey this spring. Titled The Great Divide: How Westerners and Muslims View Each Other, it interviewed . . .
- Safta In Crisis As Pak Violates Pact (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Just two years after its formation, the South Asian Free Trade Area (Safta) agreement has come into deep crisis because of Pakistan's violation of commitments made to the regional body.
- Pervez May Consider Opinion On Uniform (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has hinted at taking also into consideration international opinion while deciding about doffing the uniform.
- Poonch Bus Can Revive Shared Heritage (Tribune, Balraj Puri, Jul 08, 2006)
The unprecedented euphoria in Poonch on the inaugural bus service to Rawalakote on the other side of the LOC is a measure of the popular enthusiasm and expectations from opening up the first bus route in the Jammu region to the other side.
- Bon Bibi In Sunderbans (Tribune, G.K. Gupta, Jul 08, 2006)
Septuagenarian Balai Das I met in the Sunderbans years ago had a sordid story to tell.
- The Koran And Muslims (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Jul 08, 2006)
Intellectual stagnation in the Muslim world long preceded revivalism and its hideous offshoot, fundamentalism.
- Between War And Peace (Tribune, S.D. Muni, Jul 08, 2006)
SRI Lanka’s worsening security situation under an undeclared war is most likely to persist.
- Pak Under Musharraf More Dangerous: Economist (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Pakistan's economy has witnessed growth of 7 per cent under the leadership of President Pervez Musharraf but he may have made the country ‘‘more dangerous’’ by ‘‘sabotaging’’ its fragile democracy and clinging to his job by ‘‘manipulation’’, says The Econ
- 'You Won't Beat Britain' (Times of India, RASHMEE ROSHAN LALL, Jul 08, 2006)
An entire nation, including the Wimbledon tennis courts, fell silent at mid-day as modern, multi-cultural Britain marked remembrance day . . .
- Plea Against Cbi Probe Into Rai Case Dismissed (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by the Uttar Pradesh government challenging an Allahabad High Court order for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the murder of BJP MLA Krishnananda Rai.
- Cci At Last (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 08, 2006)
The government's long overdue decision on Thursday to revive the Council of Common Interests (CCI) is welcome.
- Pm Asks Kesc To Boost Power Generation (News International, Azfar-ul-Ashfaque, Jul 08, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has expressed satisfaction over the privatisation of the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) and its performance and asked its management to take all possible measures to increase the power generation capacity . . .
- Rejectionist Worldview (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The meeting of religious parties in Islamabad on Thursday, held under the aegis of an ulema and mashaikh convention, passed a resolution condemning what the parties said was the government's encouraging of "western NGOs and so-called intellectuals" ...
- Pakistan: No Word On India Seeking `Urgent' Meeting (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jul 08, 2006)
Delhi can use dispute resolution clause: official
Yet to receive India's complaint, says spokesperson
Pakistan still to give India most-favoured nation status
- Handicap At 7, Race Course (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Jul 08, 2006)
The central fact of our politics is that since 1971 no prime minister has got re-elected.
- A War With Three Fronts (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jul 08, 2006)
Violence continues to decline in Kashmir, but Islamists launch new military, ideological and political wars.
- Centre Sanctions Rs. 58.29 Cr. For Roads In Orissa (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Baalu approves 10 road improvement works
Rs. 2646.47 lakhs has been allocated for construction of Cuttack-Paradeep road
Rs. 332.32 lakhs sanctioned for construction of bridges over Bauli River
- Agent Who Led Bin Laden Hunt Criticises Cia (Guardian (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The man who led America's hunt for Osama bin Laden has said the CIA was wrong to disband the only unit devoted entirely to the terrorist leader's pursuit - just at a time when al-Qaida is reasserting its influence over global jihad.
- Sc To Hear Pvt Colleges’ Plea Against Kerala Quota Today (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
The Supreme Court will hear on Friday a petition filed by Kerala Self Financing Engineering Colleges Association challenging the controversial 93rd Constitution amendment extending reservation for socially and educationally backward classes to . . .
- Benazir-Nawaz Alliance Keeps Up The Tempo (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jul 07, 2006)
Pakistan's opposition leaders-in-exile, Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif, have managed to keep up the tempo that their initial pact in May injected into the country's political scene.
- Shanghai Spirit (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Jul 07, 2006)
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's fifth summit points to increasing solidarity.
- Ruling Party Plays Down Musharraf's `Ready To Call It Quits' Statement (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jul 07, 2006)
President was only speaking in jest: ruling party leader
Government requested newspapers not to publish the remarks
Musharraf had more than hinted that he is looking for another term
- Pandering To Muslims (Pioneer, KR Phanda, Jul 07, 2006)
Mr KPS Gill in his article, "Misadventures will fire back" (June 24) blames the Congress for the rise of a communal organisation like the Assam United Democratic Front.
- Big Setback For Kashmiri Separatists (Pioneer, Pramod Kumar Singh, Jul 07, 2006)
The conglomeration of secessionist Kashmiri leaders of the All Parties Hurriayat Conference (APHC), who claim themselves as the sole representative of the . . .
- Conditioned Mindset (Pioneer, Prafull Goradia, Jul 07, 2006)
It's our colonised way of thinking that is generating unemployment and causing non-performance of assets in the country, writes Prafull Goradia
- Negotiating Korea (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 07, 2006)
But isn't there a limit to blackmail? -
- As The Nation Goes, So Goes The Popular (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 07, 2006)
How does one go about making sense of 21st-century India?
- Donating Eyes Is Not A Big Issue Anymore (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 07, 2006)
Cause- The Neemuch eye donation movement is spreading to neighbouring villages.
- Hobson’S Choice For Pak (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Jul 07, 2006)
Pakistan has performed yeoman’s service to America vis-a-vis al-Qaeda threat
- Us-India Nuclear Deal: Nris Stand Proud (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Jul 07, 2006)
ANALYSIS- Hillary Clinton, while happy to raise money from Indian Americans, made no effort to support the US-India nuclear agreement, despite being the India Caucus co-chair.
- Saddam In Show Trial (Frontline, Atul Aneja , Jul 07, 2006)
Impartiality of the Saddam Hussein trial is increasingly questioned because of the active behind-the-scenes role of the United States.
- Temple Tantrums (Times of India, Rajeev Dhavan , Jul 07, 2006)
The Sabarimala controversy tests India's dual secular guarantee of religious freedom and social justice for all. Every citizen has the right to profess, practice, propagate and manage one's own affairs in matters of religion including the myriad of . . .
- Sc Refuses To Lift The Ban On Simi (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
The Supreme Court today refused to lift the ban imposed on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) since 2001.
- To Rule For Ever (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 07, 2006)
On this side of the Line of Control a near-perfect system has evolved over the years.
- Keep It Up (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 07, 2006)
Any event that helps reunite the people must be welcomed. It is all the more heartening if a step is taken to repair the ruptured communal bonds in the Valley.
- Al-Zarqawi's Wife Says She Urged Him To Leave Iraq (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
The wife of slain Al-Qaida leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi said she feared for her husband's life and warned him to leave Iraq, but that he refused to "betray" his religion, in a statement posted on the Internet today.
- Friday Feature: Tolerance In Islam (Dawn, Sidrah Unis, Jul 07, 2006)
Islam, which literally means ‘submission’, establishes and promotes peaceful co-existence.
- Indian Troops On Our Eastern & Western Borders (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 07, 2006)
Reports appearing in the Press today indicate the possibility of Indian troops’ deployment in Afghanistan. One of the reports speak about the European Union and US request to India to send its troops to Afghanistan, while in the other Washington . . .
- Bleak House~ii (Statesman, Jagmohan , Jul 07, 2006)
Cities Drifting Towards Physical And Moral Degradation
- Let There Be Law (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 07, 2006)
The Supreme Court’s rejection of the Bush administration’s plan for terrorist trials has rightly been seen as a rebuff of the president’s unilateral legal approach to fighting Al Qaeda. But in a subtler way, it is also a profound rebuke to Congress.
- One Year On, A London Bomber Issues A Threat From The Dead (Guardian (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
Al-Qaida used the anniversary of the July 7 bombs to release a video suicide note by the Aldgate bomber, Shehzad Tanweer, in which he warns of more and bigger attacks in Britain.
- No Holy Cow For Edamaruku (Tribune, A.J. Philip, Jul 06, 2006)
The ‘diary notes’ of Prof A.T. Kovoor, serialised in a Malayalam journal, provided me the first introduction to rationalism. Son of a Mar Thoma priest, who was known for his oratorical skills, Prof Kovoor migrated to Colombo where he practised . . .
- Crippling Standards (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 06, 2006)
The National Commission for Minority Education Institutions (NCMEI)’s suggestion that performance in maths and English need not be considered for promotion to Class 6 in government schools must be rejected outright.
- Kerala, Ap Orders On Quota Challenged (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The law passed by Kerala and an executive order issued by Andhra Pradesh aimed at extending reservation to unaided private institutions and minority colleges, was today challenged in the Supreme Court in two separate writ petition on the ground that . . .
- Right Benediction (Pioneer, Daniel Pipes, Jul 06, 2006)
The Pope's decision to demand human rights for Christians in Muslim countries is a welcome change in the Vatican world-view, says Daniel Pipes.
- Sunni Badge Of Pakistan (Pioneer, PN Khera, Jul 06, 2006)
Pakistan's denial of the demolition of a Hindu temple in Lahore notwithstanding, its insensitivity towards minorities, especially Hindus, is well known, says PN Khera.
- Musharraf Again (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 06, 2006)
After a long time Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has reverted to the Kashmir issue.
- Quota Protests: Sc Raps Centre For Holding Back Doctors’ Salary (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The Centre’s decision to withhold salaries of doctors who did not attend duty during the anti-quota agitation evoked strong criticism from the Supreme Court today.
- A Mirage Called Elections (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 06, 2006)
Hundreds of candidates are contesting for the Assembly, which, in practice, has very little powers.
- Threat Of Religious Fundamentalism (Deccan Herald, SURYAKANT WAGHMORE, Jul 06, 2006)
Caste like class, is a critical consideration in political mobilisation
- Kerala For Inclusion Of Professional Colleges Act In The Ninth . . . (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The measure seeks to ensure social justice and standard in the higher education sector
The Act seeks to regulate self-financing professional colleges
- Sc Scraps Ap Quota For Muslims (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to permit Andhra Pradesh to provide for reservation for Muslims in admissions to educational institutions for the academic year 2006-2007.
- Apex Court Rejects Muslim Quota (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Jul 06, 2006)
Bench refuses to stay High Court order on quashing quota
No case is made out to change the earlier order: Bench
A.P. seeks 5 p.c. seats for the community in educational institutions for 2006-07
- Shahi Imam Launches Party In Uttar Pradesh, To Be Called Upudf (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
It is the second Muslim party formed in State in two months
Assam experiment being replicated: C.M. Ibrahim
Front not in favour of or against any party
22 small parties join UPUDF
- "Centre Should Increase U.P. Haj Quota" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Mulayam addresses function to mark the draw of lottery of pilgrims from the State
The Chief Minister assured the gathering that he will ask the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to increase UP's share of pilgrims for the annual pilgrimage
- A "Peacekeeping" Mission Goes Wrong (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Jul 06, 2006)
Britain's post-9/11 campaign in Afghanistan, meant to be a largely peaceful one, is turning into a full-scale war.
- Elections In Azad Kashmir (Daily Excelsior, Dr Shabir Choudhry, Jul 06, 2006)
A 'drama' in name of elections in Azad Kashmir is in full swing. Hundreds of candidates are in the field contesting for the Azad Kashmir Assembly which in practice has very little powers.
- Illegal Immigration In North-East (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 06, 2006)
It was on 6th December 1971 that the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, informed the Lok Sabha amidst thunderous applause the decision of the Governor of Indian to grant recognition to the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
- A Political Devdas (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 06, 2006)
Mr Ashok Malik's article, "Weepy sings a new tune" (30 June) was a well-researched analysis and made for a good read.
- Safta Stymied (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jul 06, 2006)
Pakistan denying MFN status to India and persisting with its `positive list' do not augur well for the South Asian trade bloc.
- Colombo Sets Up Panel On Autonomy For Tamil Areas (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Sri Lanka government said on Wednesday it has set up a 12-member multiethnic committee to advise it on giving more autonomy in Tamil-majority areas as a first step to addressing separatist demands.
- Sc Turns Down Ap Plea On Muslim Quota (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The Supreme Court today turned down Andhra Pradesh Government's plea to allow it to admit Muslim candidates in various educational institutions for the current academic session under the controversial law providing five per cent reservations for . . .
- Sc Rejects Ap Govt's Plea On Muslim Quota (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected Andhra Pradesh Government's petition seeking permission to enrol Muslim candidates in various educational institutions for the current academic session under the controversial law providing five per cent . . .
- Ariel Route In Israel (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 05, 2006)
Ehud Olmert's determination to prove himself a worthy successor to Sharon explains the extreme military measures he has initiated in Gaza.
- The Opening Of Old Passes (Pioneer, Claude Arpi, Jul 05, 2006)
The mandarins of South Block scored a good goal. Or is it the babus of the Foreign Ministry in Beijing who put a self-goal? On July 6, when the Dalai Lama celebrates his 71st birthday, the Gate of Tibet will be reopened after 44 years.
- Where Are The Saner Voices? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 05, 2006)
This has reference to the Open Forum, "Acts of unholiness" (Agenda, June 18), by Mr Tarun Vijay and Prof CP Bhambhri. Prof Bhambhri's latest assertions are nothing new.
- Pak Defence Strategy Earns Recognition Earns Recognition (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 05, 2006)
In a letter emailed to Pakistan Observer’s internet edition being carried on the Opinion Page today, Mr Moubayed Allawi has lauded Pakistan’s defence strategy to restrain its many size bigger neighbour India from embarking on any adventure against . . .
- Iraqis Demand Own Inquiry In Us Soldier Rape Case (Reuters, Alastair Macdonald, Jul 05, 2006)
Iraqis demanded on Tuesday their new government launch its own inquiry into the suspected rape and murder of a teenager and the killing of her family by U.S. soldiers after one American was charged in a U.S. court.
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