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Articles 4021 through 4120 of 18611:
- Indonesia Cleric To Be Freed After Terror Jail Term (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
Hardline Indonesian cleric Abu Bakar Bashir will walk out of a Jakarta jail today after serving time for involvement in the 2002 Bali bombings, returning to an Islamic school once dubbed the ''Ivy League'' of militants.
- Embarrassment For Karnataka Government (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
Even as differences surfaced between the ruling BJP-Janata Dal (Secular) coalition partners on the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) project, the Karnataka Government suffered a loss of face after a Rs 5 lakh cheque issued to the . . .
- We Want To Enable Triple Play’ (The Economic Times, SWARNAVA ADHIKARI, Jun 15, 2006)
SupportSoft India is a wholly-owned arm of SupportSoft Inc (NASDAQ:SPRT), a leading provider of real-time service management (RTSM) solutions and other digital services.
- Anti-Conversion Bill Back With Rajasthan Guv For Approval (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
Refusing to change its stand on the Freedom of Religion Bill, popularly known as the anti-conversion bill, the Rajasthan Government has decided to re-send it back to Governor Pratibha Patil, for her assent.
- India, U.S. Optimistic About Nuclear Deal Draft (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
India and the United States made good progress at talks to finalise the draft of a landmark nuclear agreement and a pact was expected to be concluded soon, officials of the two countries said on Wednesday.
- Iran Nuclear Jousting Overshadows Asian Meeting (Reuters, Chris Buckley, Jun 15, 2006)
A Central Asian summit on regional cooperation opened in China on Thursday, but the presence of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his nuclear ambitions threatened to overshadow the meeting.
- At Least 30 Dead In Sri Lanka Blast (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
Suspected Tamil Tiger rebels blasted a civilian bus on Thursday, officials said, with up to 30 feared dead.
- Biggest Coalition Operation Against Taliban Begins (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
Coalition and Afghan forces killed 40 suspected militants Wednesday in fighting in eastern mountains, while in southern Afghanistan, more than 11,000 troops prepared for their biggest offensive since the fall of the Taliban five years ago.
- Indonesia Frees Cleric Linked To Bali Bombing (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
Indonesian cleric Abu Bakar Bashir, the alleged leader of Al-Qaeda linked group Jemaah Islamiyah, has been freed after serving nearly 26 months in prison over the 2002 Bali bombings.
- President Calls For Strong Un System (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday called for a strong UN system, resolution of existing conflicts like Palestine and Kashmir and sustained efforts against terrorism and extremism to ensure a peaceful and prosperous world.
- Cbr’S New Role Recognized (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 15, 2006)
In recognition of his meritorious services, the Government has elevated Mr Abdullah Yousuf, Secretary Revenue Division and Chairman Central Board of Revenue (CBR) as Secretary General of the Division and Chairman of the Board.
- A Tale Of Two Polls (Dawn, S. M. Naseem, Jun 15, 2006)
The gloom that has been hanging over the nation for the past five years is showing some signs of being dispelled.
- Bush’S Visit To Iraq (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 15, 2006)
President Bush delivered an important demonstration of American support for Iraq’s new democratic government in his visit to Baghdad on Tuesday.
- Pakistan’S Growing Importance In Sco (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 15, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has flown into Shanghai to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. A Chinese spokesman greeted President Musharraf’s participation in the summit as a major step to make the organization more . . .
- Amarnath Yatra Off For 2 More Days (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
The Amarnath Yatra was again suspended on Tuesday for two more days following fresh snowfall along the pilgrimage route to the holy cave shrine in the Kashmir Himalayas, even as two pilgrims died.
- Jd(s)-Bjp Split Over Bmic Bill (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
Serious differences of opinion among the coalition partners in the government, the JD(S) and the BJP, over the provisions of the proposed Bangalore Mysore Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) legislation resulted in the bill being deferred even before it . . .
- Sonia’S Summer Of Discontent (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
An in-house rebel in Haryana, a tremor in the Northeast, disquiet in the heartland, a jolt in Andhra.
- China, Russia Refuse To Back Iran Sanctions Statement: Nam Defends Tehran (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
China and Russia refused on Tuesday to join with other big powers in threatening sanctions over Iran’s nuclear programme during diplomatic jostling at the UN nuclear watchdog.
- Anti-Quota Agitation Gains Momentum (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
The anti-reservation agitation by students of the Indian Institute of Technology here gathered momentum with industrial associations and traders deciding to go on a day’s token hunger strike on June 18 in support of students and teachers.
- The Art Of Choosing Governors (Hindu, Harish Khare , Jun 14, 2006)
It is about time Raj Bhavans were restored as a source of constitutional sagacity and statesmanship.
- Voices From Doda (Times of India, YOGINDER SIKAND, Jun 14, 2006)
Early last month, unidentified gunmen shot dead 22 Hindus in Kulhand, a remote mountain village in Doda in Jammu and Kashmir. Local opinion is divided on precisely who was behind the massacre. Many Muslims claim that it was the handiwork of the 'agencies'
- Coalition Partners' Stand On Bmic Project Drives Government To . . . (Hindu, K.N. Venkatasubba Rao , Jun 14, 2006)
Cabinet skips discussion on project; BJP, Janata Dal (S) Ministers hold separate meetings
Cabinet meeting scheduled for 4 p.m. was held at 8.30 p.m.
Kumaraswamy, Yediyurappa tight-lipped about discussions at meeting
- Madhya Pradesh Foams At Maheshwar Block (Pioneer, Rahul Noronha/ Bhopal, Jun 14, 2006)
NBA obstructing State progress, say Cong, BJP ---- The Union Environment Ministry's decision to abruptly order halt to construction work at the 400 MW Maheshwar hydel power project under pressure from Narmada Bachao Andolan has come in for severe criticis
- Bogged Upa May Call Ndc Meet By June-End (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
Threatened by growing restlessness in the Opposition as well as among its key allies, the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government is going to call a meeting of National Development Council (NDC) for a consensus on the issues of petroleum prices . . .
- Zarqawi Successor Next Target: Bush (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
President George W Bush vowed on Monday that Abu Musab al-Zarqawi’s successor as al Qaeda’s chief in Iraq would be “on our list” of targets and said US troops must stay for now to help secure the country.
- `Rail Roko, Chakka Jam' Mark U.P. Bandh Against Price Hike (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
Government claims protest symbolic; rail passengers inconvenienced
- We Have No Role In Pok Polls: Pakistan (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 14, 2006)
``Elections were determined by its constitution''
Nominations of 30 candidates of JKLF rejected
Region's constitution includes requirement to sign accession declaration
- Pakistan In Denial Mode (Pioneer, PN Khera, Jun 14, 2006)
A prestigious American journal has ranked Pakistan ninth among the top 10 failed states in the world in 2006.
- Blood In Kashmir (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 14, 2006)
The sudden spurt in terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir cannot be wished away as the annual spike that occurs with the onset of summer.
- Record Allocation For Development: No New Tax In Punjab (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
The Punjab government will lay before the provincial assembly its revenue budget of Rs274 billion — indicating a current expenditure of Rs191 billion and carrying a surplus of Rs83 billion — for the fiscal year 2006-07 on Wednesday.
- India To Start Digitally Mapping Territory (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jun 14, 2006)
The Indian cabinet has approved a liberalised map policy and digital mapping of the country, overruling objections raised by the defence establishment.
- China, Russia Refuse To Join Iran Sanctions (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
China and Russia refused on Tuesday to join with other world powers in a statement that would threaten sanctions over Iran’s nuclear programme, during diplomatic jostling at the UN nuclear watchdog.
- Population Welfare To Be Included In Syllabus (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
The Sindh government has decided to introduce population welfare as a subject in the syllabus of secondary and higher secondary education, says Sindh Population Welfare Department Secretary Mohammad Mohsin Qureshi.
- Musharraf Blamed For Balochistan Situation (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
MMA leader Liaquat Baloch on Tuesday held Gen Pervez Musharraf responsible for deteriorating the Balochistan situation and recent deaths in the troubled province.
- Death Of A Bigoted Militant (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Jun 14, 2006)
Two months ago, The Washington Post, citing “internal military documents and officers familiar with the programme”, reported:
- People Participation In Agricultural Development (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jun 14, 2006)
This fact has been proven time and again that the success of any agricultural development programme depends to a large extent on the intended beneficiaries.
- 'Dalits Have Not Benefited From Quotas' (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
Professor P Radhakrishnan of the Madras Institute of Development Studies is a well-known social scientist. Some of the key areas of his research include affirmative action; agrarian problems; backward classes and reservations; backward class . . .
- China, Russia Won’T Join Threats To Iran (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
Rejection doesn’t influence overall situation: diplomats
Non-Aligned States set to back Tehran at IAEA meeting
- Labourers’ Killer Among 6 Militants Killed (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
Six militants including a killer of nine labourers were killed in separate encounters at Pampore, Handwara and Uri today while as militants shot at and injured a BSF trooper in Sopore.
- Kulgam Massacre (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jun 14, 2006)
It is a cause of acute discomfort that nine Nepalese and Bihari labourers have been shot in cold blood in Kulgam in the south of the Valley.
- Politics And Football: Bridgeable Divide? (Rediff on the Net, Vikram S Mehta, Jun 14, 2006)
More than any other public event, the ongoing world cup is witness to the brotherhood of merit.
- When Democracy Died... (Deccan Herald, PARSA VENKATESHWAR RAO JR, Jun 14, 2006)
The book is a personal journal, recording the Emergency as seen from an insider’s point of view.
- Giving It Back (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 14, 2006)
New Delhi has finally chosen to prick the rather thin bubble of justification that Pakistan has constructed for itself in the parts of Jammu and Kashmir that it controls.
- Joining The War (Telegraph, K.P. NAYAR , Jun 14, 2006)
Canada has joined the counter-terrorism club. Should India, which has paid dearly in the fight against terrorism for at least two decades, say “Welcome!”?
- Mujahir Named Zarqawi’S Successor (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Jun 14, 2006)
Al-Qaida in Iraq has named a successor to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi days after he was killed in a US airstrike and President George W. Bush on Monday warned that the new terrorist leader would face a similar fate.
- Azad Kashmir: Longing For Normality (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
Most visitors to the earthquake-devastated areas in Azad Kashmir come away with a distinct impression that while the victims are showing great courage and resilience in rebuilding their shattered lives and broken houses brick by . . .
- Mahajan Jr Case: Police May Question Apollo Ceo (Hindustan Times, Sobhana K., Jun 14, 2006)
Apollo CEO Pratap Reddy and administrator Raji Chandru may soon have to answer some uncomfortable questions from the police in the Rahul Mahajan case.
- 8 Killed, 75,000 Displaced In Indian Floods (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
Flash floods and mudslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains have killed eight people and displaced 75,000 in India’s northeastern states of Assam and Tripura, officials said on Tuesday.
- Bachchans Face 37 Income Tax Notices In Three Months (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
Congress and SP on Tuesday locked horns over the income tax notices to Amitabh Bachchan, marking a sharp escalation of confrontation and bringing the superstar virtually face to face with Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.
- India Slams Bar On Ajk Parties (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jun 13, 2006)
Taking note of reports of the disqualification of certain political parties and candidates from contesting the upcoming elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, India on Monday said it had exposed Pakistan’s insincerity and was a U-turn from President . . .
- Seven Qaeda ‘Terrorists’ Killed In Iraq (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
The US military said seven “terrorists” linked to Al Qaeda leaders in Iraq were killed during an air strike on Monday near the restive Iraqi city of Baquba. The strike also left two children dead.
- Fo Terms Kashmir Core Issue Between Pakistan, India (Dawn, Qudssia Akhlaque, Jun 13, 2006)
The Foreign Office on Monday emphatically declared that it considered Kashmir dispute the core issue between Pakistan and India and said it had been acknowledged in the Simla and Tashkent agreements.
- J&k's Summer Of Death And Grief (Pioneer, Anil Narendra, Jun 13, 2006)
UPA Government's soft approach towards terrorism has only encouraged the jihadis to strike with greater venom and ferocity, says Anil Narendra
- 37 Ultras Killed In Afghanistan (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Afghan and U.S.-led coalition forces killed 37 suspected rebels, including a relative of Taliban leader Mullah Omar, in three separate battles across southern Afghanistan, an Afghan army general said Monday.
- Imam's Call To Party (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 13, 2006)
Bukhari dreams of Muslim votes----Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari of Delhi's Jama Masjid is being truthful when he says that 'secular' parties have treated India's Muslims as nothing more than a vote-bank to be tapped at the time of elections through . . .
- Ten Killed In Two Militant Attacks In J&k (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Picking on soft targets, militants on Monday killed 10 persons, including seven Nepalese labourers, and injured four Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, in two major strikes in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Nepal To Free Maoist Detenus (Hindu, Ameet Dhakal, Jun 13, 2006)
Talks with Prachanda fruitful
Maoists hint at readiness to drop House dissolution issue
Next round of talks to focus on ceasefire monitoring
- India-U.S. Nuclear Talks Begin (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Discussions likely to centre on "123 agreement" that will form the basis for deal
- Kumaraswamy Ready For Debate With Nice On Bmic Project (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Company accused of unleashing a hate campaign against Government
Chief Minister says...
I am ready to surrender my land if it falls in BMIC project area
My Government will allow the project according to the original agreement
- Why Bjp Silent On Rss Suggestion: Congress (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
In States where it is in power, the party should follow Congress example
Abandon politics of opposition
Congress will build public pressure
- Can India Fix Its `Macro`? (Business Standard, Govindraj Ethiraj, Jun 13, 2006)
What does the average Chinese businessman think of India? I put this question two months ago to an Indian trader I met in China’s textile capital Shaoxing, some four hours south-east of Shanghai.
- Russy’S Brother Baji (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 13, 2006)
There were two Parsis who made news, literally, in the Bombay where I spent my youth in the 1950s — Russy Karanjia and Dosabhai Karaka. Karanjia was editor of Blitz, a progressive, aggressive, raucous, sensation-loving weekly.
- Nepal Axes Terror Act (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
A day after Prime Minister Mr Girija Prasad Koirala sent envoys to meet Maoist supremo Pushpa Kamal Dahal at an undisclosed destination, the Cabinet today decided to scrap the draconian Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Control and Punishment) . . .
- Islamabad Rejects Sinha’S Remarks On Kashmir (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Pakistan on Monday snubbed the former Indian External Affairs Minister for his naive remarks made regarding the status of Kashmir dispute saying that anyone who knows even little about Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan would . . .
- Incumbent Assembly To Elect President, Says (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
PML Secretary-General Mushahid Hussain Sayed has said that the incumbent assembly would elect the president and the election would be held according to the schedule.
- Saddam’S Trial Resumes (Jordan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Saddam Hussein's former intelligence chief was manhandled by guards as they dragged him out of court Monday for arguing with the judge, fuelling defence protests that it is being treated unfairly in the trial of the ouster Iraqi leader and members . . .
- The Case Of The Curious Rate Hike (The Financial Express, Mythili Bhusnurmath, Jun 13, 2006)
The timing of last Thursday’s interest rate hike suggests more of politics than economics.
- Chinese Arms Fuelling Conflicts, Says Amnesty (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
China's sales of military vehicles and weapons to Sudan, Nepal and Myanmar have aggravated conflicts and abetted violence and repressive rule in those countries, Amnesty International said in a report released on Sunday.
- India’S Problem, Kashmir’S Problem (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jun 13, 2006)
The sex scandal that opened up a can of worms in Jammu and Kashmir more than a month ago continues to elicit outraged protests in the state.
- Soldier, 9 Labourers Killed In Kulgam Massacre (Daily Excelsior, Ahmed Ali Fayyaz, Jun 13, 2006)
Unidentified gunmen operating in combat uniform and vehicles today shot dead 9 Nepalese and Bihari labourers and a Kashmiri soldier of JAKLI in a broad daylight massacre near Yaripora in Kulgam area of south Kashmir.
- Ignore Young People's Protests At Your Peril (Hindu, Gary Younge, Jun 13, 2006)
Forget nostalgia for 1968 — youth activists today have real political savvy, and they are making their governments listen.
- One Killed In Jammu Grenade Attack (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
One person was killed and 29 others injured when the militants hurled three grenades in a row at the crowded bus stand situated in Jammu this morning.
- Syncretic Tradition (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 13, 2006)
Contentment leads to perennial joy and bliss.
Swami Paramanand
God does not want meditations and austerities
Through love alone canst though reach the Abode of Bliss.
- North-East: Troubling Portends (Daily Excelsior, Vinod Vedi, Jun 13, 2006)
Insurgency and instability in the north-eastern segment of India appears set to exacerbate and there could be no worse omen of unpleasant things to come than the flowering of the bamboo, a phenomenon that repeats itself every half century and brings . . .
- Be Alert (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jun 13, 2006)
One can only but take an extremely serious view of the targetted militant activity in the State.
- How Ronaldinho Became Ronaldo (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 13, 2006)
Why do so many Brazilian soccer players go by one name? That’s the Brazilian convention. Nicknames and first names are used in all settings, no matter the gravity.
- Nepal Govt Scraps Anti-Terrorism Law (Indian Express, BINAJ GURUBACHARYA, Jun 13, 2006)
Nepal's government scrapped anti-terrorism laws on Monday and withdrew hundreds of cases against jailed communist rebels a day after top rebel leaders met a senior government minister to iron out differences, officials said.
- 1 Killed, 33 Hurt In Jammu Blast (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
One person was killed and 33 others injured in three grenade explosions in Jammu on Monday morning.
- In Brief (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Militants kill 8 in Kashmir
Eight non-Kashmiri labourers were massacred in Baroo village in Kulgam tehsil of south Kashmir on Monday. Five others were injured in the incident, reports DHNS from Srinagar.
- Kashmir Exploding (Pioneer, Khursheed Wani, Jun 13, 2006)
15 Nepali labourers lined up & shot, 8 dead ---- Unidentified gunmen lined up 15 Nepali labourers and shot them in cold blood killing eight while injuring an equal number at Badroo village near Yaripora in south Kashmir on Monday afternoon. . . .
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