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Articles 15521 through 15620 of 23107:
- Saudi Envoy Acts Promptly (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 26, 2006)
Saudi Ambassador Ali Awadh Asseri has reacted promptly to clarify the exact position with regard to the reported remarks of King Abdullah about observer’s status to India in the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC). The envoy has regretted that . . .
- Musharraf Rules Out Independence (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Ruling out independence as an option to resolve the Kashmir issue, President Pervez Musharraf has said a "minor step back" was required by India and Pakistan from their "rigid positions" to evolve a solution based on his proposals of self-governance . . .
- Octogenarian In Disposal Dilemma (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
An 84-year old woman who is not shy of propagating the use of condoms as a preventive measure against HIV/AIDS, is stumped when it comes to the question of its disposal. Ms Amrutben Somaya, ....
- Putin Proposes Global Nuclear Fuel Network (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed on Wednesday the creation of a UN-controlled international network of sites for processing uranium to give all countries equal access to nuclear energy
- Pro-Iran Vote Can Kill Indo-Us Civil Nuclear Deal: Mulford (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jan 26, 2006)
India rejects attempt to link IAEA vote to Indo-US civil nuclear deal
- President, Pm Greet India On Republic Day (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz greeted India on its republic day being celebrated today (Thursday).
- Saudi Officials Brief Abdullah Before Talks In India (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jan 26, 2006)
Before starting official engagements, Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on Wednesday preferred having a detailed briefing from an advanced Saudi civil community delegation that had been interacting with Indian academics, officials and members . . .
- Rebels Bomb Oil Installation In India (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Separatists in India’s northeastern Assam state were suspected of carrying out an overnight bomb attack on an oil installation, officials said Wednesday, amid violence ahead of Republic Day.
- India Pressed To Vote Against Iran (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
The United States and Israel are pressing India to vote against Iran at the IAEA’s board meeting on Feb 2, the day when Israel’s national security advisor (NSA) will brief his counterpart here about the alleged threat Tehran poses to Tel Aviv.
- Indian Cabinet Okays Consulate In Karachi (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
India’s Cabinet has approved reopening the country’s consulate in the Karachi, ten years after its closure, a government statement said.
- Choice Before Bush (Dawn, Mansoor Alam, Jan 26, 2006)
A leader is often confronted with a situation where “he is doomed if he does it and doomed if he does not.” That is the dilemma President George W. Bush is facing in Iraq.
- Pak-Us Strategic Relations (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 26, 2006)
US President George W Bush has termed Washington’s ties with Islamabad as ‘strategic’ and ‘vital’ for the United States and expressed the desire to further strengthen these relations.
- Indian Cabinet Okays Reopening Of Karachi Mission (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
India’s cabinet has approved reopening the country’s consulate in Karachi, 10 years after its closure, a government statement said.
- Singh, Kashmiri Leaders Hold Secret Parleys (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and National Security Adviser MK Narayanan have held a series of top-secret meetings with key figures involved in the Kashmir dispute, including the President Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Mohammad Yasin Malik.
- Us Can Drop Nuke Deal If India Backs Iran: Envoy (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Warns America not convinced by Delhi's statements on separation of civilian, military N-plan; India says it'll be guided by national interest
- More People Than Space (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 26, 2006)
Today I want to tell you about a bad idea I have that I can’t get out of my mind: Let me begin by pointing out that 100 years ago, there were 85 million people in this country.
- No Ifs, No Buts, No Buta (Hindustan Times, Editorial, The Hindustan Times, Jan 25, 2006)
Abu Abraham’s famous cartoon showing former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed leaning out of his bathtub to sign the ordinance that would usher Indira Gandhi’s Emergency just got an update.
- India's Karachi Consulate Set To Re-Open (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday night approved creation of the post of Consul General for the Consulate General of India (CGI) in Karachi.
- Chimpanzees Closer To Humans Than To Apes (Hindu, Ian Sample , Jan 25, 2006)
They already use basic tools, have rudimentary language and star in TV commercials, but now scientists have proof that chimpanzees are more closely related to humans than other great apes. Genetic tests comparing DNA from humans, chimps, gorillas, and ...
- Phone-Tap: Sc Notice To Centre, Delhi Govt (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
The Supreme Court today sought response from the Centre and the Delhi government on an allegation by Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh that telephones of rival politicians were being tapped illegally in connivance with private telecom operators.
- Kalam Promulgates Ordinance On Minority Institutions (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Since the NCMEI Act (amendment) Bill could not be taken up for consideration by Parliament and the admission process in respect of new academic session is underway, it was considered urgent and necessary to promulgate an ordinance under Article 123 . . .
- Not Afraid To Do The Job (Deccan Herald, Antonia Potter, Jan 25, 2006)
Excluding women from the work of mediation is selling peace processes short
- Bangla Blasts Accused Arrested In Bengal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
It is not known whether the West Bengal police have got in touch with the Bangladesh Government for further information on Rahman and possible extradition.
- Our Constitutional (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 25, 2006)
Buta must go. The Union cabinet that rubberstamped his decision must at least think
- The Importance Of The House Of Saud (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Jan 25, 2006)
When Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets King Abdullah today in New Delhi’s Hyderabad House, it would be safe to bet that the Saudi delegation would have more PhDs and Ivy League degrees than the Indian, even after counting the doctorates . . .
- Bihar Verdict: Left Joins Bjp In Seeking Buta Ouster (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
The BJP has called for Bihar Governor Buta Singh and even Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to resign after the Supreme Court announced its verdict on the dissolution of the Bihar Assembly.
- Bow To The Left (Indian Express, SANDIPAN DEB, Jan 25, 2006)
It was all there for the world to see. At the Congress plenary session at Hyderabad, politicians — both young and elderly — clamoured obsequiously for Rahul Gandhi, ...
- Middle Class Hero (Statesman, Rajinder Puri, Jan 25, 2006)
It is common to hear in drawing room conversations these days how democracy is being destroyed by rustic roughnecks.
- 'Throw Ex-Mps Out From Bungalows' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
The Centre's slack approach in getting ex-MPs to vacate government bungalows drew caustic comments from the Supreme Court, which on Tuesday reminded the authorities that if they could exercise the power against retired judges, . . .
- Sc Judgement: Stage Set For Buta Singh's Exit (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Despite his defiant posture, Bihar governor Buta Singh seemed set for an exit after the Supreme Court order held him guilty of having acted in a politically motivated manner, and made him vulnerable to opposition pressure for his removal from office.
- Govt Eases Fdi Limits In Several Sectors (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
The government has further liberalised foreign direct investment limits in sectors such as airports, mining and retailing, Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath told reporters on Tuesday.
- Two More Killed In Sri Lanka Amid Peace Moves (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
At least two men were shot dead in northeastern Sri Lanka today as Norway and the US intensified efforts to salvage the island's faltering truce, police said.
- Bihar Ghost Stalks Govt And Governor (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Double whammy from SC: Buta for ‘misleading’, Centre for ‘not verifying’
- Sc Indicts Buta, Centre (Tribune, S.S. Negi , Jan 25, 2006)
The Union Government and Bihar Governor Buta Singh today came in for severe indictment of the Supreme Court for “undue haste” in dissolving the State Assembly in May last year after election even without administering the oath to elected legislators ....
- Left, Bjp Want Buta To Step Down (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Within minutes of the Supreme Court verdict on the Bihar’s Assembly dissolution, the Left and the BJP converged on the demand of the resignation of the Governor, Mr Buta Singh, bringing the UPA coalition under pressure.
- Go Home, Buta (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jan 25, 2006)
You did not uphold the Constitution
BIHAR Governor Buta Singh’s continuance in office had become untenable soon after the Supreme Court held dissolution of the Bihar Assembly unconstitutional last October.
- Stop The Presses! Seriously, Stop! (Tribune, Jill Rachel Jacobs, Jan 25, 2006)
Good evening and welcome to HOT News, the cable channel that brings you all the most important news of the moment.
- Air Deccan To Connect To 5 More Cities (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Passengers who had made the bookings in advance, could avail a free reschedule to a later date or a full refund of the reservation amount, the release added.
- Saudi Ruler ‘Misquoted’ On Oic Role For India (Dawn, Qudssia Akhlaque, Jan 25, 2006)
Saudi Ambassador Ali Awadh Asseri on Tuesday moved swiftly to clarify reported remarks of King Abdullah about India’s membership of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) as an observer that created a stir in diplomatic circles here.
- Iisc Attack: 2 Held (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
The Bangalore police have arrested two more alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives in connection with the December 28 attack on the Indian Institute of Science campus here.
- We'll Respect Verdict: Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
I am going to take the salute in Patna on January 26, says Buta Singh
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday that the Supreme Court's indictment of Bihar Governor Buta Singh would be ``accepted and respected.''
- Singh Receives Abdullah In New Delhi (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jan 25, 2006)
Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz arrived in India on Tuesday night from Beijing to a rousing welcome, with Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh receiving him at the airport.
- Buta Singh, Manmohan Must Quit, Says National Democratic Alliance (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Demand follows Court comments on dissolution of the Assembly
President has every right to remove Council of Ministers: George Fernandes
Court's comments are strong, verdict has a far-reaching impact: Advani
- Supreme Court Indicts Governor Buta Singh (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Jan 25, 2006)
Holds dissolution of Bihar Assembly illegal; says Cabinet should have verified the facts in the Governor's report
Majority Bench: "This court cannot remain a silent spectator watching the subversion of the Constitution"
- ‘Qaeda, Taliban Common Enemy Of Us, Pakistan’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
The US State Department spokesman hoped on Monday that “the Pakistani public understood” that both Pakistan and the United States “have a common enemy in the Al Qaeda and Taliban”.
- Tribal Leader Demands ‘Kashmir-Like Autonomy’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
A tribal leader demanded Azad Jammu and Kashmir-like status to seven tribal regions along the Afghanistan border, while talking to reporters on Monday.
- No More Brazening It Out (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 25, 2006)
The public perception of partisanship and unfairness of Bihar Governor Buta Singh in recommending the dissolution of the Bihar Assembly has only been confirmed by the Supreme Court's elaboration of the reasons why it earlier held the act unconstitutional.
- Rajapakse, Solheim Discuss Revival Of Talks (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Jan 25, 2006)
Norwegian envoy to meet Prabakaran
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse here on Tuesday discussed with Norwegian Minister for International Development and key facilitator Erik Solheim issues relating to the "possibility of resuming negotiations" . . .
- Evolve Policy On Choice Of Governors: Sc (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Jan 25, 2006)
Suggests common parameters applicable and acceptable to all political parties
- Nda To Meet Kalam Tomm On Sc Verdict On Bihar (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Stepping up their offensive, NDA leaders will meet President A P J Abdul Kalam here tomorrow and urge him to dismiss Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Bihar Governor Buta Singh in the wake of the Supreme Court judgement on the dissolution . . .
- Thar Express May Be Deferred (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
The much awaited Thar Express train service between Munnabao in Rajasthan and Khokhrapar in Pakistan slated to commence on February one is likely to be deferred by at least a week as the two countries are yet to finalise modalities of the operations.
- Indian Bus Arrives In Lahore (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
A bus carrying 39 Indian passengers arrived in the Pakistani city of Lahore from Amritsar today after the two countries opened the first road link between the two sides of Punjab in an effort to enhance people-to-people contact.
- Orissa: Russia Shows Interest In State Development Projects (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Russia has evinced interest in the various development projects now being undertaken in Orissa with the thrust being given to the steel, aluminium and infrastructure sectors.
- K'taka: Two More Arrested In Iisc Attack Case (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Two more persons have been arrested in connection with the December 28 terrorist attack at the Indian Institute of Science here, raising the total number of arrest to six, police said.
- Pak Pm Says People Of His Country Not "Weird" (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jan 25, 2006)
Dismissing a former US diplomat's remarks that Pakistanis were "weird" people, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said his countrymen were "promising and vibrant" while pointing out that no society was immune from having different sorts of people.
- Buta Should Go: Soli Sorabjee (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Jan 25, 2006)
The former Attorney General, Soli Sorabjee, who appeared for the petitioners (members of the of the dissolved Assembly) said that the Centre "owes it to the court and Constitution to remove him.
- My Stand Is Vindicated, Says Nitish (Hindu, K. BALCHAND, Jan 25, 2006)
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday declined to comment on the Supreme Court order indicting Bihar Governor Buta Singh. He said it was against constitutional dignity.
- Vips Body Search In Us (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 25, 2006)
The visit of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz to the United States went well as for as his talks with the American authorities and interaction with the business community and media is concerned.
- Pm To Oversee Indo-Us Nuclear Deal (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh presided over the first review meeting on the Indo-US nuclear deal over the weekend.
- Hasty Measure (The Financial Express, PUNEET CHITKARA, Jan 24, 2006)
A competitive, rather than complementary, relationship between regulation and competition could either be driven by technology or be a result of bad policy.
- Elementary Education — Go For Single Programme, Decentralise (Business Line, Bhanoji Rao, Jan 24, 2006)
Five-and-a-half decades after the passing of the Constitution, there are still some 8-10 million children out of school and the dropout rates are still quite high.
- Keeping Vexatious Litigants At Bay (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Jan 24, 2006)
Indiahas been hailed as a vibrant democracy with an active judiciary in place to arbitrate altercations on substantive issues of law.
- Is Delhi The Face Of India? (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2006)
I love my country just like all of you do, and i take pride in living in Delhi, the national capital. But of late i feel a bit hurt, coz of some sorry incidents but even more by the way media has taken those incidents.
- Unabated Anti-Us Demonstrations (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2006)
Thousads of angry Pakistanis protested on Sunday against the US air strike on village Damadola of Bajaur Agency that killed 18 civilians including women and children as anti-American rallies entered the second week.
- Sort Out Tn's Cable Tv Wars (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2006)
Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa’s move to enact a law to take over multi-system cable operators (MSOs) in the state is a regressive move.
- Pak Disapproves Saudi King's Comments On India's Oic Entry (Press Trust of India, K J M Varma, Jan 24, 2006)
Disagreeing with Saudi King Abdullah's comments on India's entry into the OIC, Pakistan today pointed out to the rule of the grouping of Islamic countries that new aspirants should not have disputes with member states, an apparent reference to the Kashmir
- Q Scoots With Money (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2006)
The Supreme Court on Wednesday took strong exception to the Centre bypassing the court in the Bofors payoff case as the Government confirmed that the accused, Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi, withdrew Rs 21 crore . . .
- Father’S Anguish Moved Me: Kumaraswamy (Deccan Herald, DEVIKA SEQUEIRA , Jan 24, 2006)
Mr Kumaraswamy spoke to this newspaper from the Intercontinental hotel at Canacona, South Goa, where the rebel group has been esconsed these past three days.
- Nepal King Shows True Colours (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 24, 2006)
By arresting prominent politicians from democratic parties and bringing in other restrictions on political activity through a sudden countrywide emergency, King Gyanendra of Nepal has acted true to type.
- Pakistan Denies Lifting Of Ban On Indian Films (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jan 24, 2006)
The only exception was Moghul-e-Azam
- Ltte Keeps Sri Lanka On Edge: U.S. (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Jan 24, 2006)
Tamils have legitimate grievances, says Nicholas Burns
Stepping up pressure on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to abandon violence, U.S. Under-Secretary of State Nicholas Burns on Monday described it as a "reprehensive terrorist group," ...
- First Amritsar-Lahore Bus Leaving For Pakistan On Tuesday (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2006)
Seeking to enhance the people-to-people contact between India and Pakistan, the first bus from here to Lahore will leave tomorrow.
- No Direct Evidence Against Quattrocchi, Says Cbi (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Jan 24, 2006)
He has already withdrawn about Rs. 21 crores, agency tells court
The Central Bureau of Investigation could not gather any direct evidence to link the funds of Italy based businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi kept in the two bank accounts in London . . .
- Women, The Water Managers (Deccan Herald, BHARATHI PRABHU, Jan 24, 2006)
Women are known to protect their water resources and learn water management very well.
- City On The Re-Make (Indian Express, KAUSHIK DAS, Jan 24, 2006)
I took leave for a few days in the new year to visit my home town, Kolkata, after a gap of two years. Friends back home had been telling me that this time I would see a ‘changed’ Kolkata.
- Why Rahul Did A Sonia (Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, Jan 24, 2006)
Congress party plenary sessions have normally struck the high note.
- Musharraf ‘Worst Dictator’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2006)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has been named one of the “world’s worst dictators” by the US news magazine Parade.
- Paradise Lost Or Regained? (Deccan Herald, CHITTARANJAN ANDRADE, Jan 24, 2006)
'God's presence has wrought manifold changes on the world and the City
- On The Brink (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 24, 2006)
Nepal’s King Gyanendra has opted for an open and violent confrontation with democratic forces in his country. The King has responded in an extremely heavy-handed manner to rallies organised by the seven-party opposition alliance last week.
- India Is Seriously Sick (Indian Express, Pamela Philipose, Jan 24, 2006)
Finance minister P. Chidambaram began his budgetary peroration last year with a quote from the Tamil saint poet, Tiruvalluvar: “Health, wealth, produce, the happiness that is the result, and security.
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