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Articles 5221 through 5320 of 9764:
- Moving From Argument To Dialogue? (The Financial Express, Ashima Goyal, Dec 05, 2005)
Since the title of Professor Sen’s new book captures how we think about ourselves, it has become a buzz word. He reminds us of the long Indian roots of reason, secularism and democracy, and invites us to rediscover these.
- Natwar Free To Decide: Congress (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
No pressure on Government or party from Mr. Singh or vice versa
- Up Needs A Makeover (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Dec 05, 2005)
Mulayam Singh Yadav’s bluster of fast tracking industrial and social development in his ‘Uttam Pradesh’ has been silenced — by political killings no less than by Japanese encephalitis. The murder of BJP MLA Krishnand Rai of Ghazipur is merely . . .
- Uma Bharati Plays Spoilsport Again (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
BJP’s rebellious sanyasin Uma Bharati has sent in her reply to the show cause notice served on her. The mercurial leader’s reply is on predictable lines with Bharati lashing out at several senior BJP figures accusing all of them of having . . .
- Manmohan Nudges Natwar Singh To Put In The Papers (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
The Congress-Natwar Singh stand-off deepened on Sunday with PM Manmohan Singh indicating that if the former foreign minister offered to quit the cabinet, he would accept his resignation. He also categorically denied that he was ‘‘persisting’’ with Natwar
- Some Patience Needed (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Dec 05, 2005)
The Volcker affaire is becoming a riddle wrapped in mystery inside an enigma. Weeks after the first charges surfaced and he described them as ‘ludicrous’,
- Bjp, Uma May Part Ways (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Dec 05, 2005)
Replies to notice; may soon announce formation of political outfit
The BJP is mine and the flag belongs to me
- Better For Natwar To Quit, Says Bardhan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Need to stop BJP from utilising issue for political ends
"There is no substantial evidence against Mr. Singh and the Congress"
Congress leader questions Vajpayee Government's record on ministerial resignations
- Bjp Oils Guns After Natwar Refuses To Quit (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Parliament is all set to witness a renewed onslaught on the UPA government by the BJP-led Opposition with Union Minister K Natwar Singh refusing to resign over his alleged involvement in the Iraqi Food for Oil Scam.
- Terrorists Are Leading Bjp: Uma (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
A defiant Uma Bharti virtually invited her expulsion from the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday, spewing venom against the party leadership...
- Float New Party, Bjp Experiment Has Failed: Uma To Atal (Indian Express, Milind Ghatwai, Dec 05, 2005)
Choosing to read her reply to the BJP show cause notice at a huge public rally in this MP town, suspended BJP leader Uma Bharati asked Atal Behari Vajpayee and L K Advani to float a new political party with no room for ‘‘a pack of leaders . . .
- Chandy For Dissolution Of Palakkad Municipal Council (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Legal status of Cardamom Hill Reserve will be examined'
- Natwar Still Has A Case, Says Bardhan (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Denying that he had made a U-turn on his earlier statement that Natwar Singh should resign following Aniel Mathrani’s interview to India Today, CPI general secretary A.B. Bardhan today said that Singh had a case and was innocent.
- Honoured In Afghanistan (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
It was a mission that stood oddly with the violence, terror and arms culture of Afghanistan.
- Rss Chief Writes About ‘Population Imbalance’ (Indian Express, Milind Ghatwai, Dec 05, 2005)
After asking Hindus to procreate to avoid getting reduced to a minority in the face of growing numbers of Muslims and Christians, RSS chief K Sudarshan has struck a note of warning against population imbalance in a letter that will soon reach . . .
- Uma Threatens War As Axe Dangles (Telegraph, RASHEED KIDWAI, Dec 05, 2005)
Raisen (Madhya Pradesh), Dec. 4: Uma Bharti was today back at her blistering best, threatening to unleash a virtual Mahabharata in the Sangh parivar if she is thrown out of the BJP.
- Babulal Gaur, Several Uma Supporters In Mp Cabinet (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Five days after he was sworn in, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan inducted former Chief Minister Babulal Gaur and several supporters of suspended BJP leader Uma Bharati into his ministry. As many as 29 ministers were sworn in today.
- Bjp To Remain Tough In Parliament Over Volcker (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
BJP leaders today decided to adopt an aggressive posture in Parliament insisting on resignation of Natwar Singh from the Union Cabinet and Sonia Gandhi as Chairperson of the National Advisory Council over the Iraqi oil deals.
- Volcker Issue Expected To Rock Parliament Again (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Volcker issue is expected to rock Parliament again tomorrow in view of beleaguered Union Minister K Natwar Singh's firm rejection to opposition's demand for his resignation in the wake of fresh allegations in the Iraqi oil payoffs.
- Relief Operations On War-Footing In Chennai (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Virtually setting the stage for partying ways with BJP and hinting at a new political address, suspended leader Uma Bharti today alleged the party chief leadership of being incapable of carrying out basic responsibilities and said it was time to create a
- No Differences With Sonia On Volcker Issue: Pm (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said he would consider what to do if Natwar Singh, in the thick of Iraqi oil payoff scam, decided to quit from the union cabinet on his own and dismissed suggestions that he had differences with Congress chief Sonia Gan
- Manmohan Yet To Make Up Mind On External Affairs (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Dec 05, 2005)
Cabinet reshuffle only at the end of current session of Parliament
`The BJP itself knows there is no substance in what it is saying in Parliament'
No difference in approach between Ms. Gandhi and himself on Natwar's status
- 2,365 In Fray For First Phase Of Zilla Panchayat Elections (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
,213 will fight it out for 1,728 taluk panchayat seats
- Uma Bharti Says She Won't Apologise (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Asks Advani, Vajpayee to purge the BJP of those who have "hijacked" it
Only `symbolic' representation of women in Parliamentary Board
`Gang' of those without any link with the masses are taking decisions
Reminds BJP leaders of Jan Sangh stalwarts
- Volcker To Again Rock Parliament (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Intensifying the Volcker storm and armed with new ammunition from return of ex-envoy Aneil Matherani, the opposition NDA will continue to stall Parliament tomorrow seeking removal of Mr Natwar Singh from the Cabinet and resignation of Congress president S
- Natwar Shuns ‘Sacrifice’ (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
A day after meeting the Prime Minister, Natwar Singh announced that he was not going to quit.
- Uma Sets Stage For Parting Ways With Bjp (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Virtually setting the stage for partying ways with BJP and hinting at a new political address, suspended leader Uma Bharti today alleged the party chief leadership of being incapable of carrying out basic responsibilities and said it was time . . .
- Mathrani Questioned By Ed (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Even as Minister without portfolio K. Natwar was being increasingly isolated in the Congress for being adamant in not resigning from the government, India’s erstwhile ambassador to Croatia Aneil Mathrani was being questioned by the Enforcement Directorate
- Advani To Act On Uma’S Reply Soon (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
The BJP today said party President L.K. Advani will act on suspended leader Uma Bharti’s reply to the show-cause notice in a couple of days.
- No Breakthrough In Bjp Mla Murder Case (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Even six days after the murder of Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai, along with his seven supporters in Ghazipur, the state police was yet to get a major breakthrough in the case.
- A Charter For Police (Pioneer, K Govindan Kutty , Dec 05, 2005)
Failings of the police are an accurate reflection of the state of political leadership, says K Govindan Kutty
- Patnaik Snubs Critics (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Dec 05, 2005)
The Congress-led Opposition in Orissa, ever since it was humbled in last year's Assembly election and the Biju Janata Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party coalition strode back to power for the second consecutive term, has been trying to destroy . . .
- Uma Says Bjp Leadership 'Incapable' (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Virtually setting the stage for partying ways with BJP and hinting at a new political address, suspended leader Uma Bharti on Sunday alleged the party chief leadership of being incapable of carrying out basic responsibilities and said it was time . . .
- Natwar Knot Ties Up Cong (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Natwar Singh today called on the Prime Minister amid mounting concern in the Congress over the political cost of retaining the portfolio-less minister after fresh claims linked him to the Iraq oil-for-food scandal.
- Bjp On Horns Of Dilemma On Uma Expulsion (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
With the Volcker issue back in the headlines, BJP today appeared to be in a dilemma on whether to act against its suspended leader Uma Bharti in a day or two and attract media focus back on its internal affairs or to close the firebrand leader's chapter i
- Centre To Discuss Belgaum With Maharashtra, Karnataka (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
The Centre would soon call a meeting of Chief Ministers of Maharasthra and Karnataka in a bid to resolve the situation arising out of the superceding of the Marathi-dominated Belgaum Municial Corporation by the Dharam Singh Government.
- Nda To Corner Govt On Volcker;bjp Issues Whip To Mps (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
With fresh "revelations" in the Iraqi oil deals, the Opposition NDA is gearing up to corner the Government in Parliament next week with the alliance issuing a whip to all its MPs to be present and planning to stall proceedings till Natwar Singh . . .
- Nothing Final About Volcker Report: Cpm (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
The CPI-M today said the Volcker report cannot be treated as “final and conclusive”. The party added that it wanted all relevant information and material — including the purported remarks by Mr Aniel Mathrani — to be made available to the Justice . . .
- Pm's Reply On Volcker Unsatisfactory: Bjp (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
A day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh advised the opposition not to "pre-judge" Volcker report controversy, the BJP on Saturday described his reply in Parliament as "highly unsatisfactory" and said the entire matter was getting "murkier" by the day.
- Remove Natwar From Ministry: Advani (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Considering Croatian Ambassador Aneil Matherani’s disclosure in Iraq’s oil-for-food programme ministry, Congress president Sonia Gandhi should immediately resign owing responsibility for the corruption in the party, BJP president L K Advani said . . .
- Uma To Reply To Show Cause Notice In A Public Meet Tomm (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Suspended BJP leader Uma Bharti has decided to reply to the show cause notice served by the party at a public meeting here tomorrow, her loyalist and former Madhya Pradesh Minister Sunil Nayak said today.
- In Defence Of The Drama Queen (Hindustan Times, Vir Sanghvi, Dec 04, 2005)
I’m going to come right out and say this at the very beginning — so now is the time to let your jaws drop if you are going to look incredulous — but I am completely on Uma Bharti’s side.
- Old Wine In Very Old Bottles (Hindustan Times, Ashok Row Kavi, Dec 04, 2005)
Here we go again! Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code cannot be abolished or read down because (1) It protects our children. (2) To protect public morality. (3) To prevent obscenity. Choose any, or all, of the three to stop those nasty homosexuals from o
- Volcker Report: Left Defends Govt (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
The Left parties, who were vocal in their attack on the Bofors issue, yesterday virtually defended the government on the Volcker oil-for-food scam and rejected the resignation of Sonia Gandhi as demanded by the NDA-led Opposition.
- Advani Seeks Resignation Of Natwar, Sonia Gandhi (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Considering Croatian Ambassador Aneil Matherani's sensational disclosure in the Iraq's oil-for-food programme, the Congress president Sonia Gandhi should immediately resign owning responsibility for the corruption in the party, BJP President L K Advani...
- Uma’S Expulsion From Bjp Imminent (Tribune, S. Satyanarayanan, Dec 04, 2005)
Expulsion of Uma Bharti from the BJP appeared imminent as the party confirmed today that till late evening, it had not received any reply to the show-cause notice served on her for indulging in anti-party activities.
- Natwar Meets Pm, Says He Is Innocent (Tribune, T.R. Ramachandran, Dec 04, 2005)
Minister without portfolio K. Natwar Singh called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here today and is believed to have discussed the fresh controversy involving him in the UN’s Oil-for-Food programme in Iraq following the controversial interview . . .
- Natwar Singh Decides To Fight The Iraqi Oil For Food Scam – Why Single Out One Indian Politician When Rest Of Them Are Not Any Better? (India Daily, Sudhir Chadda, Dec 04, 2005)
Like in many countries, Indian politics is dominated by money, connections, ethnic origin, religion and caste.
- Beleaguered Natwar Meets Manmohan, Doesn't Quit (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Former External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh had a 40-minute meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday.
- Uma To Reply On Sunday To Bjp Notice (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Suspended BJP leader Uma Bharti has decided to reply to the show cause notice served by the party at a public meeting on Sunday, her loyalist and former Madhya Pradesh Minister Sunil Nayak said on Saturday.
- Sonia, Natwar In Same Category: Advani (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Bharatiya Janata Party president L.K. Advani on Saturday accused "some political parties" in the country of doing politics with money from foreign countries. The `revelations' of the Volcker Committee were no ordinary corruption charges, he said.
- Bjp’S ‘Matra Shakti’ Meet Silent On Uma’S Suspension (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) draws closer to the end of its year long silver jubilee celebrations, it decided to pay tributes to ‘Matra Shakti’ at a grand meet organised in the Pink City on Saturday. After all, what could be a better venue . . .
- Uttaranchal Loses Special Package (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
For this state, its a harsh reality to cope with. For, the special economic package announced by the previous NDA regime for Uttaranchal has been withdrawn by the Centre.
- Iraqi Ex-Envoy Adds Grist To Opp Drive (Pioneer, Yogesh Vajpeyi, Dec 04, 2005)
'Natwar requested me to get visa for his son as head of youth delegation of Cong'--- The Opposition on Saturday received fresh ammunition in its offensive against the UPA Government on Volcker issue from former Iraqi ambassador to India Salah al Mukhtar.
- Probe Matherani Charges: Cpi(m) (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
The Volcker Committee report should not be treated as conclusive
- Uma Bharti's Charge Baseless, Says Bjp (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
"No dearth of backward caste leaders promoted by party"
Gaur, Chauhan belong to backward castes
Ms. Bharti plays caste card often
Her stand a hurdle to reservation for women
- Bjp Demands Pm's Statement (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
The BJP is bent upon keeping both the Houses of the Parliament in turmoil unless the Prime Minister comes up with a clear cut statement on the UPA government’s stand on the “startling revelations” made by Mr Aniel Mathrani on the role of Mr K Natwar Singh
- Democratic Snub (Hindustan Times, Pankaj Vohra, Dec 03, 2005)
If there were any doubts in people’s minds that democracy in India was still in its early stages, they must have vanished after the verdict of the Bihar assembly polls.
- Catch A Falling Star (Hindustan Times, Vir Sanghvi, Dec 03, 2005)
In all the fuss over Lalu, Bihar, Volcker, Mitrokhin, Raj Thackeray and Natwar Singh, you may have failed to notice the curious case of the news story that did not appear.
- Pm Trying To Protect Cong Leaders: Bjp (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
BJP today slammed as "totally disappointing" Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement on the Volcker issue in the Lok Sabha and charged him with attempting to protect Congress leaders allegedly involved in the Iraqi oil deals.
- Old Guard Strikes (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Dec 03, 2005)
Uma opens another can of worms
Uma Bharati’s revolt and second suspension is the third major jolt the BJP has suffered in six months.
- On Record (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Dec 03, 2005)
The EC took certain steps in Bihar to ensure peaceful and fair polls. It does not mean we will follow the same model everywhere. Nevertheless, lessons learnt in Bihar will be enforced and similar action will be taken if the situation warrants.
- Volcker Issue: Pm Promises Punishment For Guilty (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
As Delhi turned chilly, Parliament heated up over Indian envoy to Croatia Anil Mathrani’s claim that Union minister Natwar Singh had received Iraqi oil-for-food coupons for “personal services.”
- Uma Bharti Lost Control On Language: Bjp Mahila Morcha (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
Endorsing the party's decision to suspend its firebrand leader Uma Bharti, BJP Mahila Morcha today said it was the right decision as she had lost control over her language and indiscipline should not be tolerated.
- Bjp Parliamentary Board Chief Unfit To Take Decision: Uma (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
Toughening her stand further, defiant BJP leader Uma Bharti today refused to accept any decision of the party's central parliamentary board, which suspended her,and mounted a scatching attack on the party leadership charging its chief "was unfit" . . .
- Cpi Asks Natwar To Step Down (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
The Communist Party of India today did a volte face on the continuance of beleaguered K Natwar Singh in the Union Cabinet saying it would be "better" if he stepped down to take the wind out of Opposition's sails on the Iraqi pay-off scam.
- Opposition Raises The Ante Over Diplomat's Interview (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
Demands resignation of Sonia Gandhi, arrest of Natwar Singh
Congress too should be held responsible: Advani
Natwar Singh should not be made scapegoat
Slanging matches disrupt proceedings in both Houses
- Why Should Sonia Gandhi Resign, Asks Cpi (M) (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
Enforcement Directorate will probe Matherani's claim'
Opposition demand bizarre: Finance Minister
Unfair to say we are defending Natwar: Nilotpal Basu
Prime Minister's statement disappointing, says BJP
- Mathrani Should Authenticate Claims: Left (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
Left parties on Friday said fresh claims made by an Indian envoy in the Iraqi oil-for-food scam should be taken cognizance of by Justice R S Pathak Inquiry Authority and the Enforcement Directorate, but the BJP-led Opposition should not be . . .
- `Rss Cast Votes In Favour Of Cpi(m) To Weaken Congress' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
UDF improved its tally of vote, claims Hassan
- Sreedharan Pillai To Continue As Kerala Bjp Chief (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
BJP Kerala State unit president P. S. Sreedharan Pillai on Friday announced withdrawal of his resignation from the party post.
- Ambassador To Croatia Aniel Mathrani Cites Natwar And Congress In Iraqi Oil Kickback – Bjp Calls For Natwar’S Arrest And Sonia’S Ouster (India Daily, Sudhir Chadda, Dec 03, 2005)
Natwar claims he is innocent and Congress shouts back – its all bogus. It is Friday morning in New Delhi.
- Not Worth The Trouble (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 03, 2005)
Another emotional outburst, another suspension, another show of sackcloth and ashes.
- 45 Per Cent Polling In U.P. By-Elections (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
Over 45 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise during the by-elections to Aurai and Nagal (reserved) assembly constituencies of Uttar Pradesh which concluded on a peaceful note on Friday.
- Natwar Must Resign, Says Bardhan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
The Communist Party of India on Friday suggested that Union Minister Natwar Singh step down in the wake of latest developments and that the move would "take the wind out of the [Opposition] sails."
- `Bjp Has Done Injustice To Uma Bharti' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
Sri Visvesha Tirtha of Pejawar Mutt on Friday said injustice has been done to Uma Bharti by the Bharatiya Janata Party in refusing to make her the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. The BJP is taking unnecessary disciplinary action against her, he said.
- Oil Fire Flares Up In Houses (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
After a brief lull, the Volcker report rocked Parliament again on Friday with the Opposition stepping up the ante demanding UPA chairperson and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi’s resignation and removal of the former external affairs minister K Natwar Singh.
- A Godsend For Bjp After Uma Blues (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
BJP pounced upon ambassador Anil Mathrani’s "revelations" on the Volcker report to shake off its Uma Bharti blues and gain advantage over the Congress by seeking resignation of Sonia Gandhi as the chairperson of the National Advisory Council.
- The Imperative Of Reforming State Intervention (The Financial Express, Malvika Singh, Dec 03, 2005)
‘Impropriety.’ That is what the BJP is going on and on about, as they reduce parliamentary debate to endless accusations that lead nowhere.
- The (Un)importance Of Being Uma (The Economic Times, V KRISHNA ANANTH, Dec 03, 2005)
Uma Bharati can only embarrass the BJP among its middle class supporters with her antics. But if the party continues to get caught in such internecine quarrels, it could very well end up losing the 2008 MP polls.
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