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Articles 9821 through 9920 of 21784:
- Tata, Sbi Roll Out Credit Card (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
Tata Sons and State Bank of India’s (SBI) subsidiary, SBI Cards, today launched the country’s first white label credit card, with the Tata brand on the face of the card.
- World Of Difference (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 16, 2006)
India has changed. Its foreign policy has changed. But catch politicians saying that
- Indian Sailor Killed Over Cartoon: Uae Report; Mea Says No Link (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
An Indian sailor was allegedly beaten to death by his colleagues on board a Norwegian oil tanker in international waters off the coast of Fujairah in the UAE.
- To Push Peace, Pm Ropes In All J-K Leaders (Indian Express, Shishir Gupta, Feb 16, 2006)
With the UPA government all set to invite even hardline separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani for a dialogue with the Prime Minister next week, the stage is set for the Kashmiri political leadership to spell out the political parameters of their . . .
- India’S Iran Stand Neither Here Nor There (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Feb 16, 2006)
Whatever the outcome of talks on the India-America nuclear deal, New Delhi should at least take up Iran’s case with the US
- Multilateralism Key To Growth (Deccan Herald, JAYALAKSHMI K, Feb 16, 2006)
It’s only through multilateralism that India and other developing countries can reach the MDGs
- Metro: Confusion On Track (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
Even as new Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy is yet to make up his mind on which of the two — Metro Rail or Monorail — would be the “best solution” for the traffic woes of the state capital, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) Managing Director . . .
- ‘Cool-Off Time’ For Cbse Students (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
There is good news for more than 11 lakh students who will appear for this year’s board examinations, as the CBSE has decided to restructure certain important question papers and...
- ‘N-Deal Will Only Serve Proliferation’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
A landmark new US-India nuclear agreement would enable New Delhi to expand atomic weapons production and encourage Pakistan and China to do likewise, according to critics of the controversial deal......
- India Extends Visa Offer To 250 Pakistani Journalists (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 16, 2006)
Train service being revived after a gap of 41 years
Journalists to be given visas at zero point
- Self Governance Doesn't Mean Absolute Power In Few Hands: Mani Shanker Aiyar (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
In an apparent reference to the much hyped slogans of ‘self rule’ and ‘greater autonomy’ in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister for Panchayati Raj, Youth Affairs and Sports, Mani Shanker Aiyar today said that self governance does not mean handing . . .
- Us Caucus Introduces Resolution Condemning Kashmir Violence (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
The Kashmir Task Force of the US Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives condemning the human rights violations of Kashmiri Pandits and urged New Delhi to work with . . .
- The Plot Thickens Around The Palace (Telegraph, Sumanta Sen, Feb 16, 2006)
The options before King Gyanendra are getting limited, but the constitutional political forces are yet to earn the faith of the people. Will the Maoists emerge as the only alternative? asks Sumanta Sen
- Reliance Seeks Stay On Airport Modernisation (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
Reliance Airports Developers on Wednesday asked the Delhi High Court to issue an interim stay on the process of handing over the Delhi and Mumbai airports to two consortiums for their modernisation till its petition opposing the move was disposed of.
- Tata Plays Loyalty Card In Plastic Plunge (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
The Tata group today teamed up with SBI Card and MasterCard International to launch a credit cum coalition loyalty card — The Tata Credit Card.
- Pak-Bd Understanding (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 16, 2006)
As a result of intensive interaction between leadership of Pakistan and Bangladesh during the just concluded visit of Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, the two countries have arrived at an understanding to fortify the existing excellent ties.
- Price Fluctuations (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
Farmers need protection
IT may seem a bit odd for a chief minister, who has been vigorously working for crop diversification, that is, a shift from the wheat-paddy cycle, to plead for a higher minimum support price for wheat.
- Naxalite Menace In Bihar (Tribune, Ambarish Dutta, Feb 16, 2006)
With the new dispensation in Bihar completing three months in office on February 23, it has finally worked out a roadmap to contain the growing Naxalite menace in the state.
- Political Conflicts In South Asia (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 16, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has said that South Asia must overcome its political conflicts to attain progress and prosperity.
- India Marks Start Of High Speed Rail Era (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
India’s railways minister Wednesday flagged off the country’s first high-speed train, connecting the Indian capital to the Taj Mahal city of Agra, an official said.
- India-Us N-Deal Could Start Arms Race (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
A landmark new US-India nuclear agreement would enable New Delhi to expand its production of atomic weapons and encourage Pakistan and China to do the same, according to critics of the controversial deal.
- Pakistan Ratifies Safta Unconditionally (News International, Khalid Mustafa, Feb 16, 2006)
Islamabad on Wednesday ratified the much-trumpeted South Asia Free Trade Agreement (Safta), but the trade between India and Pakistan will not be initiated under the regional agreement, instead it will continue under the existing import regime . . .
- Chirac Orders "Toxic" Warship Back To France (Reuters, Helene Fontanaud, Feb 16, 2006)
President Jacques Chirac on Wednesday ordered home an asbestos-laden warship after Indian authorities blocked its journey to an Indian scrapyard, days before a visit to New Delhi overshadowed by the legal wrangle.
- Manmohan Singh Calls Kashmir Peace Conference (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called a conference of Kashmiri politicians and separatist leaders this month to help boost a peace process in the revolt-torn region, his spokesman said on Wednesday.
- U.S. Deal Said To Let India Expand Nuclear Arms (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Feb 16, 2006)
A landmark new U.S.-India nuclear agreement would enable New Delhi to expand atomic weapons production and encourage Pakistan and China to do likewise, according to critics of the controversial deal.
- Yasin Meets Singh Tomorrow (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Chairman Mohammad Yaseen Malik said on Wednesday he would meet Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Feb 17.
- Do Not Take Left For Granted, Says Bardhan (Hindu, R. Ramabhadran Pillai, Feb 15, 2006)
Hints at united forum with non-BJP parties to discuss various issues
Left parties submitted 19 notes to UPA Government
No talks on forming third front at present
- Why The Hue And Cry, Asks Shahi Imam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Why hue and cry against survey?
- "India Must Speak Up On Human Rights And Rule Of Law" (Hindu, Irene Khan, Feb 15, 2006)
The Secretary General of Amnesty International criticises the Bush administration's "war on terror" and urges New Delhi to be a fearless, principled international player.
- Peace In South Asia Is Priority: Manmohan (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Feb 15, 2006)
Quotes Nehru that foreign policy was the "outcome" of economic policy
India had "worked hard" to have the freedom to make policy choices
Non-alignment is not an empty slogan
Turbulence in the Islamic world requires deeper analysis
- Chris Patten Coming To Woo Students To Oxford (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Feb 15, 2006)
Chancellor leads campaign for cash-strapped varsity
To dispel "stuffy" image
American universities attractive
Patten may discuss providing grants
- Pm Invites J-K Parties, Separatists For Talks (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Aiming to widen the dialogue process in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has convened a round table conference in New Delhi on February 24 which is likely to be attended by separatist groups as well as the state’s mainstream . . .
- Rbi Seeks To Re-Freeze All Crb Bank Accounts (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court seeking to re-freeze all bank accounts of the non-banking financial company CRB which had allegedly duped investors to the tune of Rs. 500 crore.
- Muslim Survey Necessary, Says Imam Bukhari (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Coming out in support of a Government Committee seeking information regarding Muslims in armed forces, Imam of Delhi’s historic Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari said ....
- India Can Become A Major Hiv Drugs Supplier: Expert (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
India has all the prerequisites to become the leading supplier of the much-needed fixed dose combinations suitable for treating HIV-infected children, according to Dr Hans Hogerzeil, Director of Geneva-based Department of Medicines Policy and . . .
- Invest In Gas Exploration (Daily Excelsior, O P Modi, Feb 15, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in his latest expansion and reshuffle of the Union ministry striped Mani Shanker Aiyar of Petroleum and Natural Gas portfolio and gave it to Murli Deora; one of the Maharashtra’s heavy weights.
- Ladakh: The Writing Was On The Wall (Indian Express, Balraj Puri, Feb 15, 2006)
The recent flare-up between the Buddhists and Muslims is a conclusion of the continuing polarisation , brought about by neglect in governance issues
- With Due Respect (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 15, 2006)
Welcoming debate, SC has been a key agent for policy change. Then why this departure?
- Next 3 Years Devoted To Development: Azad (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Next three years will be devoted to development and progress in the State, Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said today.
- Nuclear Iran Not In India's Interest: Bjp (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Feb 15, 2006)
Vote at IAEA ``mismanaged''
India must maintain minimum deterrent
Must not accept curbs on production of fissile material
- Manmohan Likely To Launch Ongc Project In Mangalore Next Month (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Kumaraswamy meets President, Union Ministers, Plan panel Deputy Chairman
State's demands
Rs. 500 crores for improving infrastructure in Bangalore
Classical language status for Kannada
Funds for the development of northern Karnataka
- Help Us Salvage Bangalore Infrastructure: Cm To Pm (Indian Express, JOHNSON T A, Feb 15, 2006)
In his first meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh since becoming the Chief Minister of Karnataka, H D Kumaraswamy sought Rs 1,000 crore today to salvage Bangalore’s crumbling infrastructure.
- Quake Shakes Indo-China Border In Uttaranchal (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
A moderate intensity earthquake shook the India-China border region in Uttaranchal early on Wednesday morning, the MeT Office said in New Delhi.
- Smoke Them Out (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Feb 15, 2006)
If the expression "smoke them out" is much in vogue these days it is because United States President George W. Bush had employed it to convey a rare determination.
- Imperilled Nuclear Freedom (Deccan Herald, PUNYAPRIYA DASGUPTA, Feb 15, 2006)
India has succumbed to US pressure and voted at the IAEA against Iran which is not in its interest
- India To Respond If L'bourg Plays Dirty (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
India may not limit itself to watching from the sidelines if Luxembourg carries out its move to bring in a legislation to prevent Mittal Steel from taking over European steelmaker Arcelor.
- Self-Governance Proposal (Tribune, Sushant Sareen, Feb 15, 2006)
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, but this same government is ignored when it comes to making critical decisions . . .
- France Looks Into Asbestos On Ship Sent To Scrap (Reuters, Emmanuel Jarry, Feb 15, 2006)
Paris ordered a probe on Tuesday into the removal of asbestos from a French warship bound for an Indian scrapyard, a new twist in a saga that has embarrassed France ahead of a visit to India by President Jacques Chirac.
- First Among Equals (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 15, 2006)
The odd man out Raoji Bandodkar
The fourth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas ended only recently.
- Wb:poll Preparedness Reviewed At High Level Meet (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
A day after the Election Commission sought report on the status of execution of non-bailable warrants in poll-bound West Bengal, the state election authority today reviewed the situation ahead of a meeting with the Election Commission . . .
- Pm Offered Pak White Paper (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Feb 15, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh offered a "white paper" on the measures India has taken to promote "self-rule" in Jammu and Kashmir to Pakistan through its foreign secretary Riaz Mohammad Khan last month.
- Pakistan's Costly 'Other War' (Washington Post, Selig S. Harrison, Feb 15, 2006)
The usual explanation for Pakistan's failure to go all-out against al Qaeda and Taliban forces along the Afghan frontier is that Gen. Pervez Musharraf's armed forces and intelligence services are riddled with Islamic . . .
- Pm Convenes Round-Table Conference On Kashmir (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has embarked on an ambitious proposal to discuss the Kashmir issue with both mainstream parties and separatist outfits at a specially convened round-table conference on February 24.
- Left Rumble (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Feb 15, 2006)
Don’t rock the boat too much
WHEN you pillion-ride a cycle, it is in your own interest not to shuffle this way or that excessively lest the cyclist has a fall, in the process injuring you too.
- Pakistani Spy Arrested After 10-Year Hunt (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
A suspected Pakistani spy who had been on the run for 10 years was arrested at the international airport here while trying to flee to Pakistan, officials said on Tuesday.
- Bjp Backs Govt On Iran (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Succumbing to the RSS pressure, the Opposition BJP today virtually endorsed the government’s vote against Iran at the IAEA meeting, saying it was not in India’s interest to have another nuclear neighbour in its vicinity.
- The On-Again, Off-Again Nuclear Deal (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Feb 15, 2006)
As the Budget session of Parliament gets underway and Assembly elections approach in West Bengal and Kerala, the political atmosphere is hotting up.
- Budget Must Focus On Growth With Equity (Business Line, S. D. Naik, Feb 15, 2006)
The major challenge before the Finance Minister is not only to initiate measures to sustain and accelerate the growth momentum of the economy but also to ensure that overall economic growth is accompanied by greater equity.
- Budget Session — Government On Sticky Wicket (Business Line, R. C. Rajamani, Feb 15, 2006)
With a slew of worrisome developments since the end of the winter session, Parliament faces an uneasy Budget session beginning February 16. Moreover, some old issues are still alive such as the Volcker report that had led to the resignation . . .
- Twist Of Irony (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 15, 2006)
If the left is increasingly willing to wound the government of Mr Manmohan Singh and yet afraid to strike at it, the reasons may be very different from what they appear to be.
- A Tough Decision For India (News International, Jyoti Malhotra, Feb 15, 2006)
The battle for the mind of India will finally climax this week, as New Delhi at last arrives at a decision over separating its civilian nuclear programme from its military one.
- Us-India Naval Exercise Off Sri Lankan Coast (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Feb 15, 2006)
Aircraft carriers from the navies of India and the United States will rendezvous off the coast of Sri Lanka were due to rendezvous on Valentine’s Day for passage exercises.
- Pakistan-Bangladesh Ties (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 15, 2006)
BEGUM Khaleda Zia’s visit to Pakistan has been described as “historic” by her host, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz. Diplomatic parlance tends to use superlatives but it cannot be denied that Bangladesh and Pakistan are important for each other . . .
- India Faces Turbulent Neighbourhood, Says Manmohan (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Expressing that India faced a “turbulent neighbourhood”, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said it was a foremost challenge for New Delhi to create a “stable and cooperative atmosphere in the region to allow us to concentrate our energies . . .
- In A State Of Self-Imposed Siege (Dawn, M. ZIAUDDIN, Feb 14, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf has argued once again that if the US Predator had violated Pakistan’s sovereignty on January 13, the Al-Qaeda elements and their supporters operating in Pakistan were as much guilty of the same crime.
- Reliance Goes After Fraport (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 14, 2006)
The Delhi and Mumbai airports’ modernisation row is growing fiercer. On Monday, Reliance Airports Developers accused rival GMR groups consortium partner Fraport of having a tainted international track record which, it alleged, . . .
- No Child’S Play (Indian Express, Sreelatha Menon, Feb 14, 2006)
The government’s indifference to the safety of children in the 0 to six years is evident in its recent revision of norms on the number of creches needed for the poor children in the country.
- ‘Maoist War In A Decisive Phase’ (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 14, 2006)
Observing that the Maoists’ “guerilla war” has reached a “decisive stage” in parts of 13 states, military experts said law enforcement agencies in other parts of the country so far underestimated its impact and suggested that talks be held with . . .
- Dubious Front (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Feb 14, 2006)
The prime minister's warning against communali-sing New Delhi's policy on Iran's nuclear ambitions needs to be heard. Manmohan Singh has requested the Left not to communalise national security issues.
- Going Beyond Peacekeeping (Hindu, V. R. Raghavan , Feb 14, 2006)
Captures the experiences and the spirit of the challenges involved in building sustainable peace
- Indo-Pak Peace Bid Closer To Nowhere (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 14, 2006)
“Peace, “Friendship” and “Confidence Building Measures”
Today, these are the only substantial movements on the much touted peace process between India and Pakistan - Words.
- Politics In A State Of Flux (Tribune, S. Nihal Singh, Feb 14, 2006)
The prevailing political turbulence in the country can be ascribed to many factors: the string of state assembly elections starting with West Bengal, Mr Deve Gowda’s dubious role in his son’s collective defection to the Bharatiya Janata Party . . .
- Army Against Recruitment By Religion, Says Gen Singh (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 14, 2006)
The Army chief, Gen J J Singh, on Monday vehemently opposed the government’s move to gather information on the number of Muslims in the armed forces, saying that every citizen had an equal chance to serve in uniform.
- Navy To Buy 8 Sea Harriers (Deccan Herald, RAHUL BEDI, Feb 14, 2006)
The Indian Navy (IN) is on the verge of acquiring between six and eight second-hand Royal Navy (RN) BAe Systems Sea Harrier FA Mk2 fighters to bolster declining force levels.
- Form Committee On Clemenceau: Sc (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 14, 2006)
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to suggest four to five names of retired navy personnel having experience in manufacture and breaking of ships to give opinion on the controversial French ship Clemenceau.
- Team Hdk On Friday (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 14, 2006)
The suspense is over. The 10-day-old two-member JD(S)-BJP ministry in Karnataka will be expanded on Friday morning, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy announced here on Monday.
- Using Science To Save A Cat (Hindu, G. ANANTHAKRISHNAN, Feb 14, 2006)
A tour de force of science-driven conservation advocacy by a tiger biologist
- Our Road Rage (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Feb 14, 2006)
We have come to the conclusion that writing homilies about the citizenry's need to behave like law-abiding citizens when on the roads is a complete waste of time.
- The Campaign Against Leprosy (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 14, 2006)
Bringing the prevalence of leprosy down to less than one case per 10,000 population, the goal set by the World Health Organisation, is a significant milestone for India.
- Left Conveys Concern Over Centre's Decisions (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 14, 2006)
To insist on debate in Parliament on the Iran nuclear issue
Calls for a full discussion on the implications on vote on Iran
"Stand on Iran has nothing to do with the minorities"
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