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Articles 6921 through 7020 of 18611:
- Police Say Kill Four Militants In Gujarat (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
Police shot dead four suspected Islamist militants in Gujarat on Friday and said the men were planning to attack religious sites in the communally sensitive region.
- Any Wiser ? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Mar 18, 2006)
Is Pakistan any wiser ? Has it finally realised the futility of allowing its soil and the occupied territory to be used as base camp for terrorism ? Its decision to arrest Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin although for a few days gives a . . .
- Bjp Finalises Advani, Rajnath `Yatra' Details (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Mar 18, 2006)
Advani to cover 10 States over 26 days and Rajnath Singh 12 States over 24 days
Raths' will not cross paths, but will touch five "common States"
Will not go through the five States going to the polls
VHP leader Ashok Singhal criticises Advani
- India, Russia Sign Seven Agreements (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
ISRO, Russian space agency to develop navigation satellites
- Soothing Lakes (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
Of late we have heard a lot about habitats inside the Dal Lake and their relocation at convenient places. The judicial intervention has facilitated this . . .
- Us Presses Assault On Iraqi Guerrillas (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
US-led forces on Friday pressed on with a highly publicised offensive against suspected guerrilla targets near the northern Iraqi town of Samarra in their latest bid to weaken a raging insurgency.
- India, Russia To Expand Nuclear Ties (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
Opportunities beckoned Russia to enhance its participation in India’s civil nuclear energy field, as Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Fradkov identified the sector as one of the “key priority” areas for long-term . . .
- Centre Urged To Stop Anti-Naxal Movement In Chhattisgarh (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
"Ensure that civilians are not involved in conflicts with armed groups"
"Members of a family are pitted against each other"
Maoists urged to end use of mines
- Tricks Of Memory (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Mar 18, 2006)
Some people have a good memory; others are forgetful. I know of quite a few who make their living by having good memories...
- A Counter-Culture (Deccan Herald, Avijit Pathak, Mar 18, 2006)
Students who protest for a cause suggests that their thought process has been stimulated by pedagogy..
- Government Committed To State's Development, Says Kumaraswamy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
`Plan worked out for improving infrastructure in Bangalore'
- Women Panchayat Presidents Gear Up For Local Body Polls (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
At a State-level convention, they pledge to protect women's rights
They decide to improve public distribution system and balwadis in their villages
Pledge to help Dalits take possession of panchami land and function as centres of information and know
- Us Presses On With Rebel Offensive (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
US-led forces today pressed on with a highly publicised offensive against suspected guerrilla targets near the northern Iraqi town of Samarra in their latest bid to weaken a raging insurgency, witnesses said.
- Pipeline Problems (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Mar 18, 2006)
The inability of the three Oil Ministers to come to a conclusion in Tehran over the future of the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline indicates that American pressure on the latter two is finally bearing fruit.
- U.S.-Led Assault Continues In Iraq (Hindu, CP Bhambhri, Mar 18, 2006)
Three killed in drive-by shooting at Shia pilgrims
- Iraq Transition To Stable Government Two Years Away (Christian Science Monitor, Tom Regan, Mar 18, 2006)
The transition to a stable government in Iraq could take as long as two years, according to US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. CNN reports that Ms. Rice made the comments after she spoke to Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer in Sydney.
- Bush Adviser Says Iran Bluffing On Iraq (US News & World Report, JENNIFER LOVEN, Mar 18, 2006)
President Bush's top foreign policy adviser said Friday that Iran's new willingness to talk about Iraq with the United States is probably a ploy designed to "divert pressure and divert attention" from international concern that Tehran wants a nuclear . .
- Burns Warns Congressmen Against Amending N-Deal (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Mar 18, 2006)
A senior Bush administration official has cautioned members of the U.S. Congress against meddling with a civilian nuclear deal with India saying the administration was not in favour of renegotiating the agreement.
- Kashmir: Why Boycott Talks? (Tribune, Samuel Baid, Mar 18, 2006)
Those who have advocated in the past a consensual solution to the Kashmir problem with the involvement of people of Jammu and Kashmir should welcome the process of broad-based consultations that the Government of India has initiated.
- Rise Of Trans-National Terrorism (Tribune, Sudhir Hindwan, Mar 18, 2006)
Inter nationsal terrorism, though comparatively less in volume than the domestic variety , has crossed all limitations despite increased government efforts to combat it.
- Muslim Leaders To Meet Today (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari has convened a national conference of Muslims here tomorrow to bring all Muslim religious and political groups under one platform to evolve a joint strategy for social, economic and educational . . .
- After Jaya Bachchan, Bjp Targets Sonia (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
After Jaya Bachchan’s disqualification, the BJP today said Congress chief Sonia Gandhi also attracted disqualification as Lok Sabha member by virtue of her being chairperson of the National Advisory Council (NAC) on implementation of Common Minimum . . .
- Harvest Of Hate (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Mar 18, 2006)
For Hindu fundamentalist politicians and their Islamist doppelgangers, the jehad has offered an opportunity to make political gains from violence.
- Iran-Pakistan-India (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Mar 17, 2006)
New Delhi and Islamabad should consider their national interests and pursue the proposed oil pipeline project with . . .
- Us, Iraqi Forces Launch Air Assault (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
US forces today launched what was termed the largest air assault since the US-led invasion, targeting insurgent strongholds north of the capital, the US military said. The American troops were joined by the Iraqi Army.
- India Ready To Shoulder Global Role: Us Report (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
India is now poised to shoulder global obligations in cooperation with the United States "in a way befitting a major power," the Bush administration said on Thursday in a sweeping overview of American strategic interests worldwide.
- Ec Announces Bypoll To 6 Assembly Seats (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
The Election Commission today announced the schedule for byelection to six Assembly constituencies on April 24 in three states including four in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Us Launches Iraq Blitz (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
The US military said today it launched its biggest air offensive in Iraq since the 2003 invasion to root out insurgents near a town where recent violence raised fears of civil war.
- Indo-Russia Tarapur Deal Today (Hindustan Times, Nilova Roy Chaudhury, Mar 17, 2006)
Russian Premier Mikhail Fradkov will seal the deal to supply uranium fuel for the Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) during his meetings with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday.
- New Voices (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
Varanasi, after the blasts, is becoming the city for a new kind of hope for India. For sectarian terror not to destroy unstoppably the very fabric of a diverse society, two things must happen simultaneously.
- Us Has Reservations On Russian Fuel For India (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
The USA has expressed reservations over the proposed Russian supply of nuclear fuel to India indicating that any such move should await compliance by India of its obligations under the civilian nuclear technology agreement between the two countries.
- Tarigami Calls On Musharraf (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Mar 17, 2006)
CPI(M) legislator from Jammu and Kashmir M.Y. Tarigami along with noted Gandhian Nirmala Deshpande on Thursday called on Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and exchanged views on the peace process and measures needed to give it a boost.
- U.S. Launches Air Assault On Baghdad (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
Largest attack since invasion
Operation concentrated near Jillam, Mamlaha, Banat Hassan and Bukaddou villages
Expected to continue over several days against targets in Salahuddin province
Bid to stop formation of new insurgent strongholds
- 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.
- N-Deal Bills Moved In Us Congress (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Mar 17, 2006)
Chairmen of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House International Relations Committee today introduced bills in the US Congress aimed at amending the Atomic Energy Act and facilitating nuclear trade with India.
- 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 . . .
- By-Poll To 4 J&k Seats On Apr 24 (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
By-election to four Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir will be held on April 24.
- Need For Restraint (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Mar 17, 2006)
There is no secret about the intentions of miscreants who desecrate a holy book or a place. Their evil aim is to create communal tension.
- Qazi Orders Probe Into Works (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
Although some members contradicted reply of Qazi Mohammed Afzal, the grants for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control along with Roads and Building departments were passed without much debate in the Legislative Assembly.
- Hitler... Yes Or No? (Tribune, R. Vatsyayan, Mar 17, 2006)
Democracy, though called a government of the people, by the people and for the people, has many dimensions in our country.
- Tackling Unemployment In Himachal Pradesh (Tribune, Ambika Sharma, Mar 17, 2006)
With unemployment figures reaching a whopping 8.59 lakh making a provision of jobs for the educated youth has become a major challenge for the Himachal Pradesh government.
- Consumer Yet To Be A King (Daily Excelsior, Sarwar Kashani, Mar 17, 2006)
March 15 was celebrated as consumers day by Governmental and voluntary agencies.
- Indian Govt Cautioned Against Hastening Peace Process (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Mar 17, 2006)
A parliamentary committee has cautioned the Indian government against “hastening the pace” of improving relations with Pakistan.
- Ec Announces Schedule For Six Assembly Bypolls, Including J&k (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
The Election Commission today announced the schedule for bye-elections to six assembly constituencies on April 24 in three states including four in Jammu and Kashmir where state Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad is scheduled to contest.
- Biggest Us Air Strike Since Invasion (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
US forces today launched what was termed the largest air assault since the US-led invasion, targeting insurgent strongholds north of the capital, the US military said. US ground troops and the Iraqi army participated.
- 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.
- Irrational Opposition (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Mar 17, 2006)
The DPW-US ports and the Mittal-Arcelor episodes reveal developed nations' protectionist streak.
- `History Is The Short Trudge From Adam To Atom' (Business Line, D. Murali , Mar 17, 2006)
Atoms `have stories to tell that span billions of years, linking us with the entire cosmos'
The unleashed power of the atom has changed everything save our modes of thinking and we thus drift toward unparalleled catastrophe.'
- Saved By The Budget? (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Mar 17, 2006)
Bharatiya Janata Party vice-president and former Delhi Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma on Thursday announced the launch of a weeklong "Dilli Bachao Jansangharsh Yatra" across Outer Delhi to protest against the Delhi Government's "anti-people" . . .
- 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, . . .
- Reforms, Bose Need To Initiate (Daily Excelsior, Dr R R Dubey, Mar 17, 2006)
&K Board of School Education is an important institute of the State. It is headed by the Chairman at State level. However, for the entire functioning of Divisional level offices, the Secretary Board of School Education along with abundant . . .
- Nuke Bill Tabled In Us Congress (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Mar 17, 2006)
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns says he is pleased with the support that the US-India nuclear deal is getting, but predicts several months of debate in the US Congress and the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) before it . . .
- 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 .....
- No Breach Of Norms In Uranium Sale: Russia (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
Brushing aside US reservations, Russia on Thursday said its proposed supply of nuclear fuel to India for the Tarapur reactor was not in violation of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) . . .
- "Reactors Put Under Safeguards Should Get Fuel From The International Market" (Hindu, T.V. Sivanandan, Mar 17, 2006)
Anil Kakodkar, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy, says the eight indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) that India will put under safeguards should get natural uranium as fuel from . . .
- India And China Agree To Study Regional Trade Agreement (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
Bilateral trade to touch $50 b by 2010; investment protection pact proposed
- 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.
- 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.
- Maoist Siege Fuels Price Rise (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Nepalis wait for transport at a bus terminus in Kathmandu while soldiers patrol a highway near Kathmandu on Wednesday. (AFP, Reuters)
- Ahead Of Pm's Visit, Russia Agrees To Supply N-Fuel To Tarapur (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Russia has agreed to supply the urgently-needed uranium for Tarapur nuclear plant and a deal involving 60 tonnes of the fuel is likely to be signed during the two-day visit of Prime Minister Mikhail Fardkov here beginning on March 16.
- India Counters U.S. Objections To Russia's Decision To Supply Fuel (Hindu, CR Jayachandran, Mar 16, 2006)
Change your laws and we will buy Light Enriched Uranium from you too, Washington told
Russian fuel supply "really has no connection to our nuclear deal with the U.S."
Once the laws are amended "India looks forward to the U.S. emerging as a major . . .
- Educating Teachers (Deccan Herald, Vatsala Vedantam, Mar 16, 2006)
The new government in Karnataka – like all new governments – plans to revise its school education policies. Its motivation – the overall deterioration in classrooms leading to high dropout rates.
- 1000 Micro Hydel Electric Projects For J&k: Baig (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Deputy Chief Minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig today said that an action plan has been finalised for the construction of 1000 Micro Hydel Electric Projects by the Army in the State under Rs 24,000 crore Prime Minister’s Reconstruction Plan.
- Kashmir Talks Incomplete Without Us In Frontline: Hizb (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Apparently peeved with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf for not including them in the Kashmir dialogue, the pro-Pakistan Hizbul Mujahideen has said the process would not be complete until they were in the "frontline" of the talks.
- India’S Claim On Gilgit, Baltistan Rebutted (Dawn, Qudssia Akhlaque, Mar 16, 2006)
Pakistan Foreign Office on Wednesday rebutted a statement made by the Spokesperson of Indian Ministry of External Affairs claiming that Gilgit-Baltistan “is an integral part of India”.
- 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.
- Mahathir's Daughter Denounces Muslim 'Apartheid' (Reuters, Jalil Hamid, Mar 16, 2006)
She's a firebrand, articulate and just like her dad, passionate and outspoken.
- 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.
- The Pitch Has Changed And It Is Time To Reset The Target (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 16, 2006)
In international relations there are no permanent friends or foes but only permanent interests. During the Cold War, the US and Britain were completely tilted towards Pakistan, which they wanted to exploit for keeping a check on the USSR.
- 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.
- 'Epc Research Focuses On Security' (The Economic Times, SACHIN BAXI, Mar 16, 2006)
EPC (Electronic Product Code) based RFID ( Radio Frequency Identification) is the current hot topic in supply chains around the world that promises inventory control, security and supply chain efficiencies.
- Canada To Review Nuclear Deal With India (Hindu, Muralidhar Reddy, Mar 16, 2006)
Countries building nuclear reactors must sign NPT: Premier
Talks focus on free trade deal between Canada, Pakistan
No discussion on Indo-U.S. civilian nuke deal
- Pakistan Rejects Indian Claim Over Gilgit-Baltistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Pakistan on Wednesday rejected India’s claim that Gilgit-Baltistan area in the Northern Areas is an integral part of India.
- Extremism Of The Mosque (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Mar 16, 2006)
Speaking to a delegation of traders, politicians, exporters and lawyers in Faisalabad on Tuesday, President Pervez Musharraf said that “some khateebs were creating disharmony among the people for their vested interests”. Since government agencies . . .
- Icg Urges World To Support Democracy In Pakistan (News International, Mariana Baabar, Mar 16, 2006)
The international community would be wise to use its massive reconstruction pledges to counter Jihadi influence, support Pakistan's democratic transition and promote regional peace.
- Jet Project Faces Rough Weather (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Britain assails U.S. plan to eliminate funding for backup engine
- Ncp Nominees For Rajya Sabha Election (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday re-nominated Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel and senior leader Vasant Chavan for the biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra, party general secretary Tariq Anwar said.
- Bush Defends Iraq War Plan, Slams Tehran (Times of India, CP Bhambhri, Mar 16, 2006)
president George Bush, launching a drive to counter growing American opposition to the Iraq war, vowed on Monday "we will not lose our nerve" and accused Iran of helping foment . . .
- 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.
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