INDIA INTELLIGENCE REPORT
 

News Analysis - February 07, 2007

 
  • Is the Economic Growth Sustainable? (February 07, 2007)
    If economic reforms keep pace, in the next several years, the Indian economy is expected to pass Italy, France, and the UK and become the fifth largest in the world spurred by more efficient industries competing with the global system.<More>

  • Manipur Terror Law Questioned (February 07, 2007)
    Latest killing of a Manipuri youth by Army personnel has brought into focus the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) being questioned by human rights groups and put to test by voters later this week to elect a new Assembly.<More>

  • Large Fighter Jet Order by Mid-2007 (February 07, 2007)
    A senior defense official said that India would release a tender seeking to buy 126 fighter planes valued at USD nine billion by mid-2007 and coveted by many giants of military fighter manufacturers.<More>

  • India, Bhutan Sign Revised Friendship Treaty (February 07, 2007)
    India and Bhutan will sign an updated version of the 57-year old friendship treaty when King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk visits India on a six-day visit that will grant Thimpu more freedom in foreign policy and military procurement.<More>

  • Singapore Distraught About SEZ Freeze (February 07, 2007)
    The Singapore government has demanded explanation from the government on the recent policy to freeze the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) approvals and notifications.<More>

  • Indo-Maldives Cooperation on "Good Terms" (February 07, 2007)
    Visiting Deputy Education Minister Abdul Mugsin Mohammed praised India's co-operation at "good terms" with his country.<More>

  • First Indo-Pak Meet on Anti Terror Mechanism (February 07, 2007)
    India and Pakistan are to meet to "identify and implement counter-terrorism initiatives and investigations."<More>

  • 19 Bangla Politicians Jailed (February 07, 2007)
    The interim Bangladesh government arrested nineteen politicians and sent them to jail for a month on charges of corruption and anti-state activities.<More>

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