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Articles 11121 through 11220 of 53943:
- Ex-Raw Officer: India Can Make 50 Nuclear Warheads A Year (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2006)
A top former intelligence official has said India would have the capacity to make about 50 nuclear warheads a year as it would be able to retain six reactors outside safeguards envisaged under the India-US nuclear agreement.
- We Can Do Without Army Vice-Chief, Says Sushma (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2006)
Taking strong exception to remarks by the army vice-chief Lt Gen K Pattabhiraman that the force could ‘‘do without women’’, senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj today demanded that he be suspended immediately.
- Catching Up On Dom (Indian Express, JAITHIRTH RAO , Jun 19, 2006)
To get to the village of Hay-on-Wye you have to drive due west from London past the lovely town of Hereford on the Welsh Marches. Why does anyone go to Hay-on-Wye?
- Al-Qaeda Affiliate Behind Bombings (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2006)
A militant umbrella body affiliated to al-Qaeda claimed responsibility on Sunday for some of the bombings that killed 43 people in and near Baghdad on Saturday in defiance of a security clampdown.
- Hamas-Fatah Close To Deal On Israel (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2006)
Agreement between the ruling Hamas and rival Fatah over a document implicitly recognising Israel is close, negotiators said on Sunday, evidence that international political and financial pressure on the new Palestinian government could be bearing fruit.
- Official Bungling (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 19, 2006)
Money meant for military needs should be fully utilised
- U.S. Unhappy Over Telecom Clause (Hindu, SANDEEP DIKSHIT, Jun 19, 2006)
Object to ban on foreign access to networks
This clause was to appease the Left after the hike in FDI cap
Would prevent the spying or controlling of networks from abroad
"Telecom policy biased towards public sector service providers"
- Popular Culture-I (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 19, 2006)
Adhering To The Dictates Of Market Globalism
- Manmohan May Have To Labour On Policy (Pioneer, Santanu Banerjee, Jun 19, 2006)
The approach papers of the XIth Plan requires the UPA Government to undertake a range of politically sensitive measures to achieve the objective of high growth target.
- Top Chechen Rebel Leader Killed (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2006)
Police killed Chechen rebel leader Abdul-Khalim Sadulayev during a special operation on Saturday in the city of Argun, Chechen Prime Minister Ramzan Kadyrov's press service said.
- Musharraf's Quite Strategy For His Re-Election (Daily Excelsior, M. Rama Rao, Jun 19, 2006)
While two former prime ministers, Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif are busy cementing their new found alliance to take on President Musharraf, he is quietly consolidating his position to ensure his ‘smooth re-election’ for another term.
- U.S. Congress Likely To Finetune Bill This Week (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2006)
The India-U.S. civilian nuclear deal is likely to reach a milestone this week, when Congress is likely to start the mark-up, a process of finetuning the legislation required to implement the pact.
- Home-Built Planes (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 19, 2006)
It is more than a dogfight this spat between the Indian Air Force and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
- Indo-Jap Deal Holds Productive Promise (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 19, 2006)
If commerce minister Kamal Nath’s statements in Tokyo are any indication, the proposed trade agreement with Japan will mark a distinct shift from the free-trade agreements India has favoured with other countries.
- New Yankee? Go Home (Business Standard, Sunil Jain, Jun 19, 2006)
Telecom may be one of the country’s economic segments of fastest growth, along with offshoring and software services, but if the government has its way, both could suffer a grievous blow.
- The Corporate Bond Market (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2006)
Let there be freedom for the participants to set up the trading platform they find convenient.
- Congress Committed To Obc Quota, Says Apcc Chief (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2006)
Says stir on the issue in northern States reflects degeneration in politics
- Up Govt ‘Not At Fault’ For Power Crisis (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2006)
The day after Congress President Sonia Gandhi came down on the state government for cutting down electricity supply to her constituency Rae Bareli, the Power Corporation Chairman Ashok Khurana....
- Automated Passport Checking Likely (Deccan Herald, N Madhuprasad, Jun 19, 2006)
With the number of international fake passport cases increasing in Bangalore, immigration authorities at Bangalore Airport suggest automated verification counters at the airport to curb the fake documents.....
- Japan Warns North Korea On Ballistic Missile Test (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2006)
Japan warned North Korea on Sunday of “a harsh response” from Tokyo and Washington if it fired a long-range missile, as media reports suggested that the secretive state was close to staging a test launch.
- Bmic: Jd(s), Bjp Stick To Their Guns (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2006)
While the JD (S) is pushing for legislation, the BJP is against the takeover of the project
- A Conservation Effort In Assam (Hindu, Sushanta Talukdar, Jun 19, 2006)
Vulture decline in the Indian sub continent is the fastest of any species in the world
A 15-year project for breeding vultures
Diclofenac to be phased out for vetirinary use
- India, China Talks To Reopen Nathu La Border Trade Begin (Pioneer, PTI, Jun 19, 2006)
India and China on Sunday kicked off negotiations in Tibetan capital Lhasa on the modalities for reopening the strategic Nathula border trade point which has remained closed for over 44 years.
- Malaysia Denies Role In Thai Violence (Hindu, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Jun 19, 2006)
Malaysia is understood to have refuted allegations that its territory had been used to assemble the low-intensity bombs that went off in several parts of restive southern Thailand on June 15. The issue, however, has not turned into a diplomatic row.
- Party Grounds (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 19, 2006)
In announcing a new land allotment policy for political parties to build offices in Delhi, the Union Government has messed up a good idea by imposing irrational criteria. Acting on a Supreme Court directive to get political parties, national and . . .
- Three Cheers (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 19, 2006)
Drowning your sorrows in the cup that cheers - or, for that matter, celebrating by passing the cup around - can cost a pretty penny in this country, unless tipplers settle for what is quaintly referred to as 'Indian Made Foreign Liquor' and more . . .
- "Issue Clear Statement On Airport Modernisation Project" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2006)
Set up an airport that does not affect human habitation: residents
- Crime And Punishment (Pioneer, Joginder Singh, Jun 19, 2006)
The recent involvement of a high profile deceased politician's son in a case of drug abuse has focussed attention on the problem and sale of narcotics in the country.
- Quotas Are Unconstitutional (Pioneer, MC Joshi, Jun 19, 2006)
India's smug, selfish, self-centred, satiated middle class, fattened on the fruits of the booming economy, is positively hostile to any policy which sets out to empower the poor.
- Centre To Focus On Children With Hiv (Deccan Herald, KALYAN RAY, Jun 19, 2006)
For the first time in three decades, the Government is likely to give specific attention to HIV-positive children in the upcoming third stage of the National AIDS Control Programme.
- The Press Is Under Attack (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 18, 2006)
The “missing” journalist from the tribal areas, Hayatullah Khan Dawar, has been murdered.
- Who Killed Hayatullah Khan? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 18, 2006)
Despite being assured by the government and intelligence agencies that the family of the missing journalist Hayatullah Khan would hear something about his whereabouts by June 15, the discovery of his bullet-riddled body on Friday is staggering.
- Now, Call A Spade A Spade (Pioneer, Abhay K Upadhyay, Jun 18, 2006)
Manmohan Singh would do well to reconsider his fetish for peace with Pakistan -----
- Bush Seeks $13bn For Iraqi Govt (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
US President George W. Bush on Saturday urged other nations to make good on $13 billion in pledges to help the new Iraqi government.
- No Concrete Solution In Sight (Pioneer, Kanchan Lakshman, Jun 18, 2006)
Prime Minister's wavering over an Islamabad visit is intended to send a message to Pakistan that its policy of simultaneously pursuing the 'peace process' and promoting cross-border terror is unacceptable to New Delhi.
- Nwfp To Create Over 13,450 New Jobs: Rs95.9bn Budget With . . . (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
Provincial Senior Minister Sirajul Haq on Saturday presented Rs95.987 billion budget for the year 2006-07 in the NWFP Assembly with a total development outlay of Rs26.630 billion.
- Musharraf Calls For Conflict Resolution (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf on Saturday called for addressing root causes of terrorism and underscored the need for resolving conflicts, including Palestine and Kashmir, to ensure peace, security and economic development in the region.
- Sham Of Secularism (Pioneer, Sunita Vakil, Jun 18, 2006)
With India smarting under the rapid-fire of terrorism, the UPA Government appears busy indulging in minorityism to draw political capital.
- Award Is Final, Change By Consensus: It’S Constitutional: Adviser (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Finance Dr Salman Shah has said no province can disown the interim National Finance Commission Award announced by the president because it has been given under a constitutional amendment.
- Japan, Us Warn N Korea Against ‘Provocative’ (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
The United States and Japan warned North Korea on Saturday to drop plans for a long-range missile test, warning it would be “grave and provocative.”
- Sweet Memories Of Kodaikanal (Business Standard, Geetanjali Krishna, Jun 18, 2006)
It’s a tiny shop, shelves agleam with shelves full of sweets. There are chocolates in over 30 flavours; fluffy marshmallows in a veritable rainbow of colours, and marzipans in fanciful shapes.
- Calling Mika (Business Standard, Kishore Singh, Jun 18, 2006)
Because everyone is away from Delhi on their summer breaks, there have been fewer parties than usual, which — according to Sarla — is a good thing. Not that Sarla isn’t a party person.
- Sci: Smooth Sailing (Business Standard, Niraj Bhatt, Jun 18, 2006)
Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has grown its operating profit (excluding other income and profit on sale of ship) by 15.74 per cent y-o-y to Rs 368.87 crore in the March 2006 quarter, which is broadly in tune with the 15.8 per cent growth in net . .
- Asian Moot Agrees To Curb Terror, Drugs (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
The Asian security summit that brought together the regional leaders China and Russia and 16 other nations ended on Saturday with a call to increase cooperation to fight terrorism, separatism and drug trafficking.
- Back To No Talks (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Jun 18, 2006)
National Security Adviser MK Narayanan is right in suggesting to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh the futility of going to Pakistan, which has no intention of ending terror as an additionality to its diplomacy.
- Black’ Sweeps Awards At Dubai Festival (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
“Black”, a dark exploration of the life of a deaf-blind woman, swept the prizes at Bollywood’s top film festival hosted this year in the booming Gulf city state of Dubai.
- Musharraf Upbeat About Full Sco Membership (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday expressed strong hope for Pakistan to get full membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), saying that it would not only benefit the country but also help the regional grouping achieve its goal . . .
- Wages Of Intolerance (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 18, 2006)
The lynching of a mosque imam by a mob near Bahawalpur accused of committing blasphemy and the stabbing to death of another man undergoing a court trial in Muzaffargarh for the same act are a grim reminder of the high levels of intolerance found . . .
- Pakistan-India Nuclear Cbms (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 18, 2006)
Both India and Pakistan have moved beyond the stage of non-weaponised deterrence since they believe that 'zero' as a minimum number is not desirable and they need to continue increasing their nuclear arsenals because the current stockpiles have . . .
- Pakistan's Foreign Policy: Need For Overhaul (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 18, 2006)
Ever since Pakistan came under US influence in 1954 by joining the US-sponsored defence treaties and political institutions for the containment of socialism and Soviet Russia, the US governments, whether Republican or Democrat, and in spite of . . .
- Capital Suggestion (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 18, 2006)
The king has a standing offer for the queen: Come back, no cases against you or your husband, lead your party through a free and fair election.
- Iran Denies Nuclear Messages Conflicting (Jordan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
Iran on Saturday denied any contradictions in its reactions to an international nuclear proposal, saying the offer of incentives in return for a suspension of sensitive atomic work was still being examined.
- Game In Shanghai (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 18, 2006)
Ignore SCO, but not Central Asia ---- In criticising Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for not attending the fifth summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the Indian Left has yet again made evident its craven surrender to blind . . .
- Iti Hopeful Of Getting 30 Per Cent Quota From Bsnl, Mtnl (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
Y.K. Pandey, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Indian Telephone Industries (ITI) Ltd., said here on Saturday that the company hoped to get 30 per cent work order reservation quota from the BSNL and MTNL.
- Strong Consumer Confidence In India (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
India again showed to the world it was on a strong growth platter as consumer sentiments in the country improved considerably.
- A Pilgrimage Fillip To Economy (Pioneer, Harjeet Ahluwalia, Jun 18, 2006)
The overwhelming multitude of devotees heading for Amritsar and Tarn Taran to commemorate fifth Sikh Guru Arjan Dev's martyrdom quadcentenary last week point to an astounding religious tourism potential in the state, if tapped adequately.
- Putin Looking Forward To Pm's Visit, Favours Energy Dialogue (Pioneer, Vinay Shukla, Jun 18, 2006)
President Vladimir Putin today said he was looking forward to the visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Russia next month and spoke in favour of intensifying energy dialogue with India, one of the world's biggest consumers of hydrocarbons.
- Over The Top (News International, Masood Hasan, Jun 18, 2006)
The wonderful thing about pulling off a scam in Pakistan is that everything and everyone works for you and thus there are no hurdles.
- Redefining Accountability (Hindu, A N Sudarsan Rao , Jun 18, 2006)
Soon, you will be paying more for your TV sets because the government wants to keep DD afloat.
- Black Turns Gold On Starry Desert Night (Deccan Herald, G Ulaganathan, Jun 18, 2006)
It was billed to be a four-hour extravaganza with all the glitter and glamour at the Dubai Airport Expo complex. But it failed to satisfy the thousands of fans who had gathered there since evening on Friday.
- Looking At Life Beyond Grades (Hindu, ANUKRITI PANDEY, Jun 18, 2006)
Now that the dust of excitement generated by the CBSE results has settled down and `normal' life has resumed, let us all take a moment to reflect upon a very serious problem. A problem that literally is a matter of life and death.
- Tasty, Sweet And Harmful (Hindu, SREELAKSHMI GURURAJA, Jun 18, 2006)
We need to educate the public on the dangers of `junk food' consumption
- 45 Taliban Militants Killed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
Coalition forces attack two rebel camps in southern Afghanistan
- Police May Let Muslims See Intelligence Reports (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
The London police are considering a proposal to let selected British Muslims examine the intelligence used to mount anti-terrorism raids before they take place.
- The Antigua Connection (Hindu, V. Gangadhar, Jun 18, 2006)
Was there a link between "warri" and pallankuzhi and how did the game reach distant Antigua?
- Publishing History (Hindu, RAMACHANDRA GUHA , Jun 18, 2006)
Ravi Dayal changed the publishing landscape of India in the 1970s and 80s.
Dayal possessed an almost unique combination of great intelligence and greater charm.
- Olympics Nostalgia (Hindu, Meena Menon, Jun 18, 2006)
Lausanne, the birthplace of the modern Olympics, has a few other attractions as well.
- A Dream Takes Shape (Hindu, Prachi Pinglay, Jun 18, 2006)
Amisha Jedhe is finally fulfilling her brother's dream of building a peace park on the Indo-Pak border.
- Army Enhances Stress Management (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
Move follows `suicides' by officers
It plans to double number of psychiatrists in these areas
Suicides due to marital, financial, medical problems
- Burundi Peace Accord To Be Signed Today (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
long-awaited peace accord between the Burundian government and the central African country's last active rebel group is expected to be signed today (Sunday).
- Asian Nations Must Join In Fight Against Terrorism: Deora (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
"No cause can justify killing of men, women and children "
- Panamarathupatti Lake To Be Made A Tourist Centre (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
Civic body proposes to convert it into an eco park
- Iodised Salt For Optimum Brain Development (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
Focus should be on small scale salt traders
Less freight on iodised salt and more wagons for its transportation sought
Call to exempt it from import duty and sales tax
Lack of awareness among people regarding benefits of iodised salt
Poorer . .
- Army For More Women Officers (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
The Army on Saturday clarified that it was in favour of recruiting more women as officers "in keeping with the changing times" and was looking at additional areas where lady officers could be recruited.
- When Will Parliament Think? (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 18, 2006)
When will parliament think? This question itself may be categorised as wishful thinking. After all, thinking in its real sense is a painstaking exercise.
- Rs. 590 Crore Sanctioned For Development Works In Belgaum (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
Officials told to give priority to relief works in flood-affected areas
Rs. 226.43 crore to be spent under the planned sector
Zilla panchayat sanctioned Rs. 22 crore under the Twelfth Finance Commission plan
Detailed report on the works taken . . .
- Desert Symphony (Hindu, MITA KAPUR, Jun 18, 2006)
Regal and majestic, the past comes luxuriously alive in Deogarh
jungle lore and terrace dinners bring the Garh of "devs" alive. What stays in the mind is the warmth and caring.
- Sex, Drugs And Militancy (Daily Excelsior, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Jun 18, 2006)
By an ironic twist of events, Kashmir has been in the news for the last few weeks for reasons other than what it has been traditionally known for and hailed the world over as ‘‘paradise on earth’’.
- The Patriarch (Statesman, DEBAKI NANDAN MANDAL, Jun 18, 2006)
THE cabinet of the seventh Left Front government has excess baggage of 14 if the prescribed norm of 10 per cent of the 294-strong state legislature is taken into account.
- China No To Pak N-Plea, Nod To Energy (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
China has maintained a silence on Pakistan’s persistent requests to make more nuclear plants for it but agreed to develop the South Asian country into an energy corridor for oil supplies to the Communist nation.
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