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Articles 8521 through 8620 of 21784:
- Dam(ned) Gilgit (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Mar 17, 2006)
The proposed Bhasha dam in Gilgit is not only a bone of contention between New Delhi and Islamabad. It has also triggered a heated controversy on the home turf.
- Pm Can't Talk To A Person Holding Gun In Hands: Cm (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today declared that the Central Government was ready for talks with the militants provided they leave the gun. As far as hardline Hurriyat Conference chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani is concerned, the Government has . . .
- Decision On Air India, Indian Merger Likely Next Fiscal (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
: A decision to merge Air India and Indian is likely to be taken in the next fiscal (2006-07) to turn the combined entity into a mega carrier with about 130 aircraft to take on the major global carriers like Singapore Airlines, Emirates and . . .
- Already Too Late? (Telegraph, ASHOK MITRA , Mar 17, 2006)
The left seems to have tied itself up in knots
- 'No Plans To Change Policy On Uranium Sale To India Soon' (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
Standing by Australia's policy of not selling nuclear fuel to countries which have not signed the NPT, Prime Minister John Howard today ruled out any immediate plans of supplying uranium to India, but left the door open for future negotiations
- Pakistan Warns Against U.S.-India Nuclear Deal - Ft (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
Pakistan has said a civilian nuclear energy deal between its arch rival India and the United States would wreck international agreements to stop the spread of nuclear weapons, the Financial Times reported on Friday.
- Bill On Indo-Us N-Deal Introduced In Congress (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Mar 17, 2006)
In a major step aimed at implementing the landmark Indo-US nuclear deal, the Bush administration today introduced a bill in the Congress seeking amendment to the Atomic Energy Act saying the agreement was a net gain for non-proliferation and ruling . . .
- Senate Foreign Relations Panel To Review Us-India N-Accord (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Mar 17, 2006)
Introducing a bill in the US Senate seeking amendment of the Atomic Energy Act, the Chair of Foreign Relations Committee Richard Lugar said his panel would closely review the proposed legislation, the US-India nuclear agreement and New Delhi's separation
- Decision On Air India, Indian Merger Likely Next Fiscal (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
Air India and Indian are likely to be merged to create a mega carrier in about a year's time to take on growing competition from private airlines.
- Bush Pat Comes With N-Bill Push (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
— The US believes India is “poised to shoulder global obligations” in a manner “befitting a major power”.
- The New Deal (Frontline, Siddharth Varadarajan, Mar 17, 2006)
The nuclear agreement with the United States has many commendable features, but the problem is that the Bush administration does not like to see it as a standalone deal.
- The Bear Hug (Frontline, John Hepburn, Mar 17, 2006)
The visit of George Bush was marked by huge protest rallies against him and his administration's hegemonic designs.
- A Working Paper On Kashmir (Frontline, A.J. Philip, Mar 17, 2006)
A prior India-Pakistan accord must provide a basis for a dialogue with Kashmiris.
A prior India-Pakistan accord must provide a basis for a dialogue with Kashmiris.
- Ailing Website (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Mar 17, 2006)
That inertia rules the Government of India is known. This is evident on the websites of its ministries, displaying information that is, to put is politely, dated.
- U.S. Says Nuclear Deal With India Will Take Months (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Mar 17, 2006)
U.S. Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns predicted on Thursday it will take several months to complete action on a controversial U.S.-India civilian nuclear energy deal and warned anew that attaching conditions could scuttle the agreement.
- Gmr Plans 3 Airport Terminals In Delhi (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
Gmr Infrastructure will shortly pick up 46% stake in Delhi International Airport Ltd, the company recently incorporated for handling the modernisation of the Capital’s airport.
- Targeting Countries Dealing With Iran Is Bad Policy (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Mar 17, 2006)
In a move that is likely to up the ante between the United States and Iran, already locked in a confrontation, the 50-member US House International Relations Committee voted 37-3 to pass legislation that will end US economic aid to any country . . .
- Delhi Budget Passed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
Funds will not come in way of development works: Walia
- Russians Informed Bush Of Their India Plans In February (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Mar 17, 2006)
Russians had informed Bush in February about the nuclear fuel supply to India for “safety reasons” to keep him informed before he landed in Delhi and did not get a shock from learning it from the Indian Government to react in any adverse manner, . . .
- White House Wants Congress To Okay N-Deal With India By May (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Mar 17, 2006)
The Bush administration would like Congress to ensure final passage of the draft proposal it has submitted to the Senate relating to the US-India nuclear cooperation agreement by May.
- Us-India N-Deal Bill Introduced In Congress (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
US lawmakers on Thursday introduced in Congress legislation that would provide India access to key US nuclear technology.
- India Set For Major Military Expansion In Andamans (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
India will soon start a major expansion of its military presence in the remote Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a year after the Asian tsunami wrecked defence bases there, a top commander said on Thursday.
- Kashmiri Detainees To Be Released By March 30 (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
Acting on PM Manmohan Singh's initiative, Central and state government officials met in Jammu on Thursday and recommended for release the names of about 50 detainees not found to be involved in heinous crime.
- India Creating Obstacles, Says China (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
China, on Thursday, charged India with raising a series of “obstacles” in trade, including slapping of over 90 anti-dumping duties on Chinese goods, and not granting “market economy” status .....
- Outsiders On The Congress List (Hindu, K.V. Prasad, Mar 17, 2006)
Unhappiness in State units over list of candidates for Rajya Sabha elections.
- Dharam Becomes ‘Garam’ On Gowda (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly N Dharam Singh on Thursday indirectly snubbed JD (S) leader H D Deve Gowda by remarking that he had ignored Gowda’s letters against the proposed Metro rail project when he was the chief minister.
- Growing Threat Of Maoist Violence (Hindu, K. Srinivas Reddy, Mar 17, 2006)
The recent hijacking of a passenger train in Latehar, Jharkhand, and the attacks on tribals in Chhattisgarh and Bihar point to the naxalites upping the ante. So much so that the death toll in naxalite violence has begun to rival that in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Poll Panel Hopes Transfer Will Send Out A Signal (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Mar 17, 2006)
NewsAnalysis It expects a "completely neutral bureaucracy" and "totally free and fair elections"
- Has America Lost Its Way In Afghanistan? (Hindu, M.K. Bhadrakumar, Mar 17, 2006)
The stark reality is that there isn't any political process anymore in Afghanistan. The American strategy of taming the Taliban or engineering defections from its ranks is a shambles.
- India A Non-Proliferator, Says U.S President (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
United States President George W. Bush asserted that India had been a non-proliferator, and said Congress should pass a law that would allow sale of nuclear technology to New Delhi.
- India Inc. Hails Pact With U.S. (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
Deal will meet demand for clean power
Turning point in U.S. ties: Assocham survey
Global giants will make a beeline for India
- Khurana Lashes Out At Party Leadership (Hindu, Sujoy Gupta, Mar 17, 2006)
"Before undertaking his countrywide rath yatra, Mr. Advani should undertake a rath yatra in Delhi to end the suffering of Capital's citizens... ."
- Ties With India On A New Path, Says U.S. (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Mar 17, 2006)
End of decades of mistrust
India poised to shoulder global obligations in cooperation with U.S.
Ties with India, Pakistan not mutually exclusive
- Bill In U.S. Congress For India-Specific Waiver (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
Sets in motion the process of implementing civilian nuclear deal
- Global Democracy (Statesman, Rajinder Puri, Mar 16, 2006)
India, Not America, Should Take Lead
- Nuclear Deal At What Price? (Frontline, Praful Bidwai, Mar 16, 2006)
The Manmohan-Bush `understanding' on implementing the July nuclear deal leaves many questions unanswered about the `hidden' costs.
- Election Commission Shifts Chennai Police Chief (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Mar 16, 2006)
State Government may seek a review of the order
- Give Ambedkar His Due (Deccan Herald, Kancha Ilaiah, Mar 16, 2006)
Ambedkar is not accorded the importance he should be despite his efforts to liberate the oppressed
- Us, Uk Can Play Pivotal Role In Kashmir Solution: Mushahid (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
PML Secretary General Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed said on Wednesday the US and the international community had to play a pivotal role in promoting a peaceful solution of the Kashmir issue.
- Airport Alert For Jessica Witnesses (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Delhi police today issued “lookout” notices against all the witnesses in the Jessica Lal murder case to prevent them from leaving the country.
- Rebels Quit Hijacked Train, Cops Clap (Telegraph, SALMAN RAVI, Mar 16, 2006)
Engaging armed Maoists at night would have been foolhardy, Jharkhand police said today, seeking to justify their inaction on Monday night when a passenger train was held hostage for 10 long hours.
- Bangladesh Pm's Visit To India To Improve Ties (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia will visit India next week, buoyed by her government's recent success in tackling an Islamist militancy that analysts say has boosted the country's international image.
- India Says Russian Nuclear Fuel Deal Clean (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
India said on Wednesday that a decision by Russia to supply uranium to two U.S.-built atomic power plants that have been struggling for fuel did not violate global guidelines governing nuclear trade.
- No Need To Be Uniform-Centric (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 16, 2006)
AN effort is seemingly being made by certain quarters to bog down President Musharraf into the uniform issue till the 2007 elections at the cost of vital national issues.
- Is Aviation Safety Taking A Back Seat? (Business Line, A. Ranganathan, Mar 16, 2006)
With more outfits taking to the skies and existing airlines expanding operations, there is going to be a serious problem of infrastructure at airports. This can affect flight safety seriously. Unfortunately, little attention is being paid to this . . .
- Welcome Change In Tone (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 16, 2006)
There is a distinct change in the tone in Kabul, and for the better. Even though they still want Pakistan “to do more”, the sentiments expressed by President Hamid Karzai and his Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah do not seem couched in hostility.
- Foreign Policy Failure (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Mar 16, 2006)
While the government is never tired of presenting Pakistan as a frontline state against the War on Terror and prides itself on having done more than any other country to curb Al-Qaeda, those it has helped mostly remain dissatisfied.
- Citizen’S Judge (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Zero tolerance for judicial corruption. That was the goal that the Chief Justice of India Y.K. Sabharwal set for the country at the conference of chief justices and chief ministers, held recently in New Delhi. If the country were to adopt . . .
- Illegal Constructions Choking Historic Mehrauli (Hindu, Mandira Nayar, Mar 16, 2006)
`Jahaz Mahal', a ASI protected monument, becomes yet another victim of crass commercialisation in the area
- Negative Fallout Of Bush’S Visit (Dawn, Ghayoor Ahmed, Mar 16, 2006)
THE government and the people of India are jubilant over the visit of the US President George W. Bush to New Delhi to seal a “new relationship” between the United States and India. India has certainly secured a stunning diplomatic success by . . .
- Iran-India Pipeline Routes Being Studied: Govt (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
India, Pakistan and Iran are discussing three possible routes for the over $7 billion tri-nation gas pipeline.
- Avoidable Strain (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Mar 16, 2006)
Only the naïve would be surprised by Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf’s recent remark that he treated Jammu and Kashmir as a bilateral issue.
- In Search Of Energy Security (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 16, 2006)
Close on the heels of a Memorandum of Understanding with Myanmar, India has signed an MoU with Mauritius to explore for hydrocarbons off the island nation's coast.
- Profit For Jaya, Not So For Kasturirangan (Deccan Herald, B S Arun, Mar 16, 2006)
Even as President A P J Abdul Kalam is consulting legal experts over the Election Commission’s recommendation on the disqualification of Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan for holding an office of profit, her colleague in the House and eminent scientist . . .
- Us Discusses Arms Purchase Norms (Hindustan Times, Sutirtho Patranobis, Mar 16, 2006)
Barely days after US President George Bush left India, a high-level defence delegation from the United States flew in for a five-day visit to discuss procedures and protocol followed in arms purchases .
- Kashmir Self-Rule Plan Making Headway (News International, Mariana Baabar, Mar 15, 2006)
Picking up on the prospects of self-governance for Kashmir, a proposal floated by Pakistan, is fast catching up with the leadership of Kashmir.
- Opportunities Shrinking: Omar (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
Seizing the fleeting opportunities, New Delhi should act quickly to involve Islamabad in a meaningful dialogue on Kashmir as people of Pakistan had a great hope from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, National Conference President Omar Abdullah said on . . .
- Musharraf Versus Karzai (Deccan Herald, PUNYAPRIYA DASGUPTA, Mar 15, 2006)
Some analysts feel that Americans have weighed Musharraf and found him wanting
- Cbi Conducts Raids In Hotel Corporation Of India Case (Hindu, CR Jayachandran, Mar 15, 2006)
`Accused conspired, executed to award transport contract without proper procedure'
- Yatra To Change Course Of National Politics: Advani (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
The BJP parliamentary party on Tuesday endorsed the controversial ‘national integration yatra’ of Leader of Opposition L K Advani, who declared that “it would change the course of national politics”.
- `Delhi Budget Allocations For Rural Areas Inadequate' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
Sajjan Kumar welcomes decision to reduce VAT on cooking gas and , electrical goods
Allocation to Rural Development Board be hiked to Rs. 200 crores'
`Hike old age pension to Rs. 500 p.m.'
- Overcoming The Energy Squeeze (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 15, 2006)
The visit to Islamabad of the US Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman to discuss how his country can help Pakistan meet its energy needs has made one thing clear: that Washington is not going to supply any nuclear technology for civilian use. It has also . . .
- Significant Steps (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 15, 2006)
Mr Kalam’s visit to Myanmar is historic...
- Nuclear Energy, Space Top On Agenda Of Fradkov Visit (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Mar 15, 2006)
Two-day trip will put greater focus on bilateral economic agenda
India hopes to secure guarantees of wider access to hydrocarbon market
Deal likely on India's participation in Glonass global space communication system
- One Nuclear Deal, Two Narratives (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Mar 15, 2006)
That the Western media have savaged the Bush visit and the nuclear deal shows India acted in its national interest. Yet looked at another way, India is befriending a world leader seen to pursue an agenda against Muslim countries.
- Dialogue Needed On Taxing Lpg (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 15, 2006)
Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, in his budget speech, announced the Government's intention to amend the Central Sales Tax (CST) Act 1956, bringing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) under the list of `declared goods', so that States do not . . .
- Rebels Seize Train In India (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
Communist rebels seized a passenger train in an eastern Indian jungle, leaving passengers unharmed but highlighting growing frustration among hundreds of millions left behind by India’s economic boom.
- 'Cpi-M Leaders Involved In Lavalin Case' (Times Union, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
The Congress on Tuesday accused the central leadership of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) of involvement in a controversial deal with SNC-Lavalin, a Canadian firm.
- Naxalites Abandon Train, Passengers Unharmed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
Police and not the passengers were the real targets of the CPI(Maoist) activists
Train carried hundreds of security men
It was seized between Barkakhana and Kumundih stations
"No incident anywhere in the Palamu division"
- Lookout Notices For Key Witnesses In Jessica Case (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
In a move that could bring under the scanner high-profile witnesses in the Jessica Lall murder case, including socialite Bina Ramani and model Shayan Munshi, the Delhi police today issued lookout notices for them to prevent their leaving the country . . .
- `Look Out' Notices Issued To Witnesses In Jessica Case (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
The Delhi Police on Tuesday issued `look out' notices for witnesses in the Jessica Lal murder case to prevent them from leaving the country.
- Unclear Policy (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Mar 15, 2006)
The Left's gyrations on Indian nuclear policy may have been mildly diverting, had they not come so transparently at the expense of the country.
- Russia To Provide N-Fuel To India (Times Union, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
Ahead of Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov's two-day visit to India beginning on Thursday, Russia has agreed to supply a "limited amount" of enriched uranium fuel for the two safeguarded nuclear reactors at Tarapur.
- Indonesia, India To Cooperate In Defence Sector (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
Indonesia and India are probing a possible strategic defence partnership, including cooperation between their state-owned weapon industries, Defence Minister Juwono Sudarsono said on Tuesday.
- Diplomats Vs Scientists (Tribune, T.P. Sreenivasan, Mar 15, 2006)
AN unfortunate fallout of the negotiations on the implementation of the US-India nuclear deal was the impression created by certain analysts, including retired nuclear scientists, that the diplomats and scientists were at loggerheads over the . . .
- In Quest For Justice (Business Standard, Rashid Shaz, Mar 15, 2006)
That the Supreme Court had to intervene to ensure justice in the Best Bakery is indicative of a systemic failure that needs to be addressed without any further delay. Else, how will justice be delivered to victims of terror where the perpetrators . . .
- Thanks, Jessica (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Mar 15, 2006)
Her case underlines the power of public opinion
- New Options For Investments (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Mar 15, 2006)
Talk of investments in India and even the sky can no longer be called the limit. New instruments, both debt and equity oriented, are coming into the market with fair regularity.
- Russia Will Give N-Fuel For Indian Reactor (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Mar 15, 2006)
Russia will supply nuclear fuel for India’s Tarapur reactor, the Indian government has said.
- Man Rejected By India And Pakistan Stews In Prison (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Mar 15, 2006)
Khawaja Omar Alam alias Mohammad Owais Ali wants to live on the Zero Line given that both India and Pakistan do not accept him as a citizen.
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