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Articles 8521 through 8620 of 18611:
- Saudi Arabia Looks East (Dawn, Tanvir Ahmad Khan, Jan 30, 2006)
SOME seven years ago, Pakistan, in a gesture of solidarity, celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Saudi kingdom by the house of Saud.
- 7 New Ministers In Union Cabinet — Aiyar Loses Petroleum To Murli Deora; Shinde Gets Power (Business Line, Our Bureau, Business line, Jan 30, 2006)
LEAVING the four pillars of his Cabinet - Finance, Home, Defence, and Law - untouched, and retaining the External Affairs portfolio, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, today did the first major reshuffle and expansion of his Council of Ministers.
- Waters Of Contention (Tribune, Gurinder Randhawa, Jan 30, 2006)
Sharing of river waters by Pakistan and Afghanistan is developing into a major row between the two neighbours.
- No Pressure On Iran Issue, Says Pm (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
While Congress President Sonia Gandhi hinted at the possibility of some changes in the party organisation in the light of today’s Cabinet expansion, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh parried all questions on the appointment of a full-fledged External Affairs
- Soni, Soz, Deora Join Union Cabinet (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Jan 30, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s first comprehensive reshuffle and expansion of his 20-month-old Council of Ministers
- Cabinet Mark Ii (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jan 30, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s first major expansion and reshuffle of the Union Cabinet since he assumed office in 2004 is a shrewd exercise calculated to send out multiple messages.
- Rule Over Self (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jan 30, 2006)
Today our minds are clouded by delusion. In our ignorance, we quarrel with one another and indulge in rowdyism against our own brethren.
- Gas Pipelines Blown Up (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
The Uch power plant was shut down while operations of the Loti gas purification plant was affected when significant portions of the pipelines supplying gas to the two units were blown up by outlaws in separate incidents on Sunday.
- A Multi Crore Cancer Hospital Near Katra (Daily Excelsior, Sanjeev Pargal, Jan 30, 2006)
After University, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) is planning what could have been another asset not only for the people of Jammu and Kashmir but for the entire Northern India.
- Militants Pay Ex-Gratia, Use Traders To Run Business (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
A diary, purportedly recovered from a detained woman of Jablipora, Bijbehara, has revealed that militants of Hizbul Mujahideen had procured 100 quintals of explosive material for the purpose of causing landmine and IED blasts in south Kashmir in the last
- Migs To Be Replaced: Aoc-In-C (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
Apart from the battle field operations, the Indian Air Force requires the advanced technology aircrafts to enhance its operational capability in peace time rescue operations and meet the present day challenges.
- Shinde, Antulay, Soz Inducted In Ministry (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
Three heavyweights from Maharashtra - Sushil Kumar Shinde, A R Antulay and Murli Deora - were today brought into the Union Cabinet in a major expansion and reshuffle of his ministry by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who stripped Mani Shankar Aiyar of...
- Indo-Pak Ties Never Been As Good As Now: Musharraf (Press Trust of India, PTI, Jan 30, 2006)
Observing that Indo-Pak relations have never been as good as now, President Pervez Musharraf has, however, said he was disappointed with the lack of forward movement on the resolution of Kashmir issue.
- Us Wants 'Great Majority' Of Indian N-Reactors In Civil Prog (Press Trust of India, Ajay Kaul, Jan 30, 2006)
Providing glimpses of the "difficulties" involved in implementation of the July 18 nuclear deal, the US has said if India did not put a "great majority"
- Court Employee To Union Cabinet (Deccan Herald, PTI, Jan 30, 2006)
From a humble beginning as a court employee to the office of governor and now into the Union Cabinet, Sushil Kumar Shinde has tread a long and tough journey in his life.
- Pakistani Train Derails, Three Killed (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
Three people were killed and up to 40 injured when a Pakistani passenger train derailed on Sunday and one carriage plunged into a ravine, but all other passengers were believed to have been rescued, officials said.
- Merkel Says Iran Threatens Democratic World (Reuters, LOUIS CHARBONNEAU, Jan 30, 2006)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel used her first visit to Israel on Sunday to deliver a strong criticism of Iran, saying it threatens not only the Jewish state but the entire democratic world.
- Arcelor Board Rejects $23 Bln Mittal Bid (Reuters, Michele Sinner, Jan 30, 2006)
Arcelor's board unanimously rejected the $23 billion hostile takeover bid by rival Mittal Steel on Sunday, amid concerns about potential job losses and differences of opinion over strategy.
- Soz For Resolving Water Disputes With Pak Amicably (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
Newly-appointed Union Water Resources Minister Prof Saif-ud-Din Soz today expressed the hope that all water disputes with Pakistan will be resolved amicably.
- Cong’S Strident Battle Cry: We Want Rahul (Deccan Herald, Utpal Borpujari, Jan 30, 2006)
The 82nd AICC Plenary session‘s ‘Bring Rahul’ chorus in Hyderabad overshadowed everything else
- China Honours Hero India Didn’T Give Rs 40 (Indian Express, MANU PUBBY , Jan 30, 2006)
Karnik was flight engineer on bombed A-I plane Zhou Enlai was to use
- Muftis’ Reluctance Landed Soz His Berth In Union Cabinet (Deccan Herald, Zahoor Malik , Jan 30, 2006)
Reluctance by PDP leaders Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and Mehbooba Mufti to join the union council of ministry paved way for senior Congress leader Saif-u-Din Soz to get a berth in the cabinet for the third time on Sunday.
- Pm Inducts 19 New Ministers (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
Altogether 22 ministers were administered oath of office and secrecy at the Rastrapati Bhavan. While 19 of them joined Manmohan ministry in this reshuffle, three were elevated from Minister of State to Cabinet rank.
- The Devil And The Deep (Deccan Herald, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Jan 30, 2006)
India’s decisions at the IAEA meet will be difficult as all its options are going to have serious repercussions
- The Oic And India: Signals Of A Re-Think (Hindu, Hamid Ansari, Jan 30, 2006)
Neither an ostrich-like posture of ignoring the OIC nor an avid embrace would serve India's purpose. Incremental interaction, and a quiet insistence on the restoration of the original membership, would be a better alternative.
- Ten Reasons To Doubt Nuclear Deterrence (Daily Times, Ahmad Faruqui, Jan 29, 2006)
It is often said that poor countries have a right to nuclear weapons since the rich countries have them; not letting the former have them is reprehensible and reeks of double standards, a kind of nuclear apartheid.
- Merkel Visits Israel Amid Worries About Hamas, Iran (Reuters, LOUIS CHARBONNEAU, Jan 29, 2006)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel begins her first official trip to Israel on Sunday, where she will voice concerns about Iran's nuclear programme and the victory of Islamist militant Hamas in the Palestinian election.
- France Willing To Repatriate Toxic Wastes (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jan 29, 2006)
This is a definite change in the French position on Clemenceau
- India, Usa Close To Nuclear Deal, Says Burns (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Jan 29, 2006)
A few “barriers” remain in the U.S.-India nuclear deal but both nations are very close to reaching an agreement on a plan to separate India’s civilian and military nuclear facilities, a senior Bush administration official said on Friday.
- Us Opposes Indian Investment In Syria (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
After expressing reservations to India’s gas pipeline project with Iran, the US has “strongly opposed” New Delhi’s decision to invest in oil and gas projects in Syria and asked it to reconsider it.
- Pm To Expand Cabinet Today (Tribune, T R Ramachandran, Jan 29, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will undertake the long awaited expansion-cum-reshuffle of his Cabinet here tomorrow to fill the gaps in the Council of Ministers and provide proper representation to the states left out thus far.
- Kashmir Recipe For Karnataka (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Karnataka governor today invited Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy to form the next government after denying Dharam Singh’s Congress-led ministry another shot at proving majority.
- Reading The Pose (Telegraph, Malavika Karlekar, Jan 29, 2006)
From the 1840s onwards, the interface with the camera was marked by the ruling elite in various colonies patronizing a growing number of photographic studios.
- Pm Retains External Affairs, Coal Goes Back To Soren (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will retain the key External Affairs ministry portfolio and the Coal portfolio will go back to JMM chief Shibu Soren in the expansion and reshuffle of the Union Cabinet on Sunday.
- On This One, Follow The General (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, Jan 29, 2006)
It has been a while since you read about Kashmir in this space. This is because I have been too bored with the subject to write about it.
- Mehbooba Toughens Stand On Self Rule Issue (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Toughening her stand on the controversial ‘Self-Rule’ proposal of Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf, president of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti today asked the Union Government to empower people of Jammu and Kashmir . . .
- Taliban Burn Down Three Afghan Schools (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Taliban insurgents have torched three schools in a restive southern province of Afghanistan, the latest attacks in the militants’ campaign against the US-backed government and its efforts to promote education.
- India Replies To Musharraf’S Charges (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
A day after Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf’s remarks that his country cannot talk of trade and economic cooperation with India "when people are killing each other" at the border, New Delhi today said it had done more than its neighbour to . . .
- Governor To Invite Kumaraswamy To Form Govt (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
The political crisis that prevailed in Karnataka for the last 10 days was blown over with Governor T N Chaturvedi accepting the resignation submitted by Chief Minister N Dharam Singh and deciding to invite Janata Dal (Secular) leader H D Kumaraswamy ...
- Women And Wine (Daily Excelsior, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Jan 29, 2006)
A Meena Kumari helping herself with a drink on the sets of Guru Dutt's "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam" makes a bigger news than her sterling performance before the camera.
- Newspapers As A Public Trust (Daily Excelsior, B G Vergbese, Jan 29, 2006)
India's first newspaper, Hicky's Gazette, more formally titled the Bengal Gazette, appeared in Calcutta on January 29, 1780, an occasion now fittingly celebrated nationally as Newspaper Day.
- Engaging In Power (Hindustan Times, K. Shankar Bajpai , Jan 29, 2006)
For nations, as for human beings, different stages of life, or circumstances, demand different levels of maturity
- Musharraf Rakes Up Siachen At Davos (Press Trust of India, Raj Kumar Ray, Jan 29, 2006)
A day after raising Kashmir at the World Economic Forum here, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf today raked up the Siachen issue and said his country cannot talk of trade and economic cooperation with India "when people are killing each other" . . .
- Hamas Could Cost Palestinians Aid (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
The Bush administration has warned Palestinians that the USD 235 million American aid earmarked for this year may not start flowing unless Hamas renounced violence and reversed its stance on Israel.
- Indian, Chinese Officials Hold Border Meeting (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Indian and Chinese border personnel held a "cordial" 'Spring Festival' meeting along the Line of Actual Control in Jammu and Kashmir where the two sides expressed satisfaction at the ongoing confidence building measures, a defence spokesman said today.
- Who Shall Watch The Watchdog If It Errs? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 29, 2006)
The transformation in the India media scene in the intervening 225 years has been enormous. Yet the importance of an independent press remains greater than ever before to enhance democracy, civil liberties, empowerment and good governance.
- For Rahul, Is Cong A Jungle Of Intrigue & Factionalism? (Deccan Herald, N J Nanporia , Jan 29, 2006)
There is a distinction between solving problems and complaining that they sexist. Sadly, the 82nd session of the AICC featured more of the second than of the first,
- External Forces Not Allowed To Operate Here: Musharraf: Bajaur Raid: An Issue Of Sovereignty (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has said that Pakistan has condemned the Jan 13 US missile attack on a village in Bajaur Agency as “an issue of sovereignty” and cannot allow any external force to operate within its territory.
- Us Warns Of Aid Cut If Hamas Forms Govt (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
The United States has warned that it may cut back its $234 million aid earmarked for Palestinians this year because the militant group Hamas is expected to form a new Palestinian government.
- Pakistan Wants Peaceful Solution To Kashmir: Aziz (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday expressed his country's willingness to further the peace process with India for finding a peaceful solution to the Kashmir issue.
- India's Passion For Clout (News International, S M H Bokhari, Jan 29, 2006)
India is an emerging world power. It is one of the world's seven nuclear states and has strong armed forces. It exudes considerable power but wants to have more of it.
- Sri Lanka Extends Detention Of Five Indians (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
A judge on Saturday extended the detention of five Indians held by Sri Lanka's Navy, allegedly with tens of thousands of detonators that authorities believe were intended for Tamil Tiger rebels.
- Muzaffarabad: Still A Tent City (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Uncleared rubble preventing access
Three electrocuted due to poor wiring
Many residents yet to receive compensation
Reports from Japanese awaited for reconstruction
- We Will Not Interfere With Indian Vote, Says Burns (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
"Great countries make their own decisions based on their interests"
Our views blown out of proportion
It is imperative to send a broader message to Teheran
All democracies must come together
- Thousands Join Anti-Imperialist Rally At World Social Forum (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Hugo Chavez calls for unity to defeat the American ``empire''
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez led a rally against imperialism at the World Social Forum on Friday, telling thousands of activists they must unite their distinct causes to defeat the U.S.
- A Lot Of Mistrust On Both Sides: Ex-Pok President (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
"Pakistan should have accepted India's help for quake relief"
- 'Indo-Us Partnership Consequential Development In Intl Polity' (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Describing it as a "hopeful time" in the relationship between the United States and India, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns has said the fact that the two countries are becoming strategic partners . . .
- Chandy Fractures Hip, Operated Upon In Davos (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
His departure to be decided after five days
Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who is attending the World Economic Summit here, suffered a fracture in his right hip after slipping on ice and underwent surgery at the Spital Davos hospital on ...
- “Mulford’S Views Echo Us Congress’ ” (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Jan 28, 2006)
Even as the Bush administration distanced itself from United States Ambassador to India David Mulford’s comments about a civilian nuclear deal with India, congressional sources said his remarks are an accurate reflection of the sentiment in the U.S.
- 260 Million Indians Still Below Poverty Line (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, Jan 28, 2006)
A large proportion — 26 per cent or about 260 million (193 million in rural areas and 67 million in urban areas) — of Indians are still below the poverty line, according to India's first Social Development Report released in New Delhi on Friday.
- Congress: Between Hope And Despair (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Jan 28, 2006)
The Congress and the Government have settled into a dither and delay routine. This is unfortunate given the unmatched potential of the Sonia Gandhi-Manmohan Singh team.
- Na Council Wants Dam Royalty (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
The Northern Areas Legislative Council has demanded that the federal government should implement its resolution calling for renaming the Bhasha dam as Diamer dam and payment of dam royalty to the people of the region.
- Barrister Mahmood And 12 Ppp-Ajk Members Resign (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Azad Jammu Kashmir leader, and 12 other members of the party have given their resignations, expressing dissent on the AJK party leaders.
- Mittal Steel Launches Bid For Arcelor — $ 22.7-B Offer Aimed At Creating `European Consolidation' (Business Line, Jayanta Mallick , Jan 28, 2006)
The Kolkata-born global steel baron Mr L.N. Mittal has launched a Euro 18.6-billion ($22.7 billion) takeover bid for Arcelor, the world's second largest steel producer.
- Kalam Leaving On A 3-Nation Tour (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam will be leaving on a three-nation tour to Singapore, the Philippines and Korea on January 31.
- "Go Back Bush" Campaign Planned (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Left, SP resent David Mulford's "arrogant effort" to influence India on Iran
Samajwadi Party and the former Prime Minister V.P. Singh demand recall of Mr. Mulford
India should not support any resolution referring Iran to U.N. Security Council: Left
- Former Pm Bhutto Says Ready To Face Pakistan Charges (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Pakistan's exiled former prime minister, Benazir Bhutto, has told a U.S. government radio network she is ready to return face what she said are "scurrilous" charges against her by her country's military-led government.
- Rice Waves Red Rag To India On Iran Vote (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Jan 28, 2006)
Barely 48 hours after US Ambassador in India, Mr David C Mulford, linked up the fate of the Indo-US nuclear deal to how New Delhi votes at the IAEA’s resolution in Vienna on February 2-3, it was today the turn of none other than Secretary . . .
- Karnataka Imbroglio: Cong Puts Up Brave Front (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Jan 28, 2006)
The Congress today put up a brave face when faced with the prospect of losing its government in Karnataka, saying it had worked till the very end to buy peace with its ally, the Janata Dal (S), and save the secular formation in the state.
- Us Washes Hands Of Mulford’S Fatwa (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
The state department has unequivocally distanced itself from US ambassador David Mulford’s fatwa to India to vote with the Americans for referring Iran to the UN Security Council or let the Indo-US nuclear deal of July 18, 2005 die on Capitol Hill.
- Cong Rejects Pm's Resignation Demand (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Rejecting opposition’s demand for the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the wake of Supreme Court’s ruling on Bihar, Congress today said the judgement did not attach unconstitutionality to the Centre’s recommendation for dissolution . . .
- Dilemmas And Decisions (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Jan 28, 2006)
As Albert Einstein famously put it, “Politics is for the moment. An equation is for eternity.” So is peace.
- Uncle Darling, Now Rogue (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Jan 28, 2006)
William Blum, a septuagenarian American author and journalist has been laughing his way to the bank these past ten days now. Do you know why ? Because his book ''Rogue State :
- Matter To Clinch (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jan 28, 2006)
It is extremely disturbing that one more brutal incident has taken place of a uniformed man killing his innocent colleagues out of sheer frustration. Firdous cinema hall in the downtown Srinagar which has screened many violent thrillers in good old . . .
- ‘India Favours Consensus On Iran’ (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
With the Left pressuring the government not to vote against Iran’s nuclear programme at the International Atomic Energy Agency, India today called for a consensus-based approach to resolve the crisis and rallied with other major powers . . .
- Mittal Bids $22.8 Bn For Rival Arcelor (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Mittal Steel, the world's largest steel maker, announced an euro 18.6 billion ($22.8 billion) offer on Friday for its nearest rival Arcelor SA.
- Declaration Backs India’S Talks With Pakistan (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah ended a landmark visit to India on Friday with a Delhi Declaration he signed with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, which among other agreements stressed the importance of talks between his hosts and Pakistan.
- A Nuclear Iran? It’S Bush’S Call (Indian Express, Max Boot, Jan 28, 2006)
Iran’s decision to remove the UN seals on its nuclear research facilities has made obvious the failure of European attempts to cajole the mullahs into giving up their atomic dreams. The only thing the Europeans did was buy time for the Iranians to better
- Pm Seeks Pak-Russian Cooperation In N-Energy (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Noting that the potential of Pak-Russian cooperation remained under-utilised, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday stressed the need for taking steps to enhance the level of cooperation between the two countries particularly in the fields of education,
- Coming To Terms With Nuclear Regime Change (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Jan 28, 2006)
Reviled by some in India as the "ayatollahs of non-proliferation,"Michael Kreponof the Stimson Center andLeonard Spectorof the Centre for Nonproliferation Studies are leading the charge against the Indo-U.S. nuclear agreement in Washington.
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