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India's Rise, America's Interest
Evan A. Feigenbaum
Until the late 1990s, the United States often ignored India. India's weak and protected economy gave it little influence in global markets, and its nonaligned foreign policy caused periodic tension with Washington. When the United States did concentrate on India, it too often fixated on India's military rivalry with Pakistan. Today, however, India is dynamic and transforming.
The Progress of Man
Robert C. Koehler
It's time, I think, to resacralize progress. One way to start is to recognize the rights of native peoples around the world not to be displaced, to see in their determination to remain in reverent connection to a piece of the earth not something quaint and primitive and of value to them alone, but the heart and center of humanity's struggle with itself.
Who Will Be the New Global King of the Hill
William Pfaff
China and India stopped being part of what was called the third world when the Communist world disappeared in a shattering of global illusions in 1989. Since then there has been a search to find a new King of the Global Hill. The United States rejoiced for a few years in being the sole superpower, considering it an opportunity to remake the world according to its own advantage.
Interview with India's Environment Minister
Jayshree Bajoria
India and China have long maintained their economic growth will suffer if they accept binding emission targets under an international agreement on climate change. Instead, they have called for mitigation commitments by the developed world and financial support from rich countries to help developing countries adapt to climate change.
Working Together, Brazil, Russia, China and India Increase Leverage
Ian Bremmer
In 2003, a report authored by Goldman Sachs economists popularized the term BRICs -- Brazil, Russia, India and China -- to describe a whole new category of emerging-market powerhouse. The report argued that with sound political leadership and relative international stability, the BRIC economies would together outpace the original G6 industrialized nations in dollar terms by 2040 -- a fundamental shift in the global balance of power. Since then, these four countries have assumed ever-greater importance in the international investment community's collective imagination.
Elections Give India's Congress Party Clout to Push Agenda
by Ian Bremmer
For nearly a year, an unmanageable coalition government in India has obstructed the ruling Congress Party's policy agenda and brought the country's economic reform process to a grinding halt. Now that an impressive electoral triumph in national parliamentary elections held in April and May has allowed the party to shed unreliable allies, can its leaders move the country in a more market-friendly direction. There are grounds for both caution and optimism
India's Fortune: Prospects of a Country on the Rise
by Edward Luce
Nandan Nilekani's book, Imagining India, charts how India arrived at the potentially transformative moment it has reached today and describes the gargantuan challenges the country will have to overcome if it is to fulfill that potential
Indian Ocean: Center Stage for 21st Century Struggles Between India & China
by Robert D. Kaplan
Competition between India and China suggests that the Indian Ocean is where global struggles will play out in the twenty-first century. The old borders of the Cold War map are crumbling fast, and Asia is becoming a more integrated unit, from the Middle East to the Pacific.
Brazil, China & India Can Mitigate Global Crisis
Global Economic Viewpoint
Brazil, India and even China will not be able, by themselves, to correct the dysfunctions that produced the global crisis. But it is true that the economic power of these three countries can mitigate its negative consequences. ...
India tells Putin of Afghan fears
India is calling on Russia to reach out to Afghanistan's neighbours to start preparing a strategy for when Nato forces pull out to prevent extremist forces destabilising central Asia and southern Russia
Politics puts fast spin on Indian cricket
Observers of cricket in India say that the machinations of the country's ministers and powerbrokers are increasingly being drawn to the game. For companies participating in the IPL, this means political risk
India's ONGC and Russia in energy pact talks
India's Oil and Natural Gas Corp is in talks with Gazprom and Rosneft over taking equity stakes in oil and gas projects to help cement an energy partnership
Bosch locks out staff amid India unrest
The German car parts supplier shuts out 700 workers at its plant outside Bangalore as tensions soar in a long-running pay dispute
Russia in dogfight for India contract
For the past six decades Moscow has supplied the bulk of New Delhi's military hardware, from submarines to Sukoi jets, but Russia faces stiff competition
TPG sells Asia healthcare stake for $685m
TPG has sold its minority stake in one of Asia's biggest listed healthcare groups for $685m to an Indian corporate buyer, in another lucrative exit in the region for the global private equity fund
Putin seeks to bolster links with New Delhi
Russian's prime minister is seeking to re-energise ties with India during his fifth visit to the country in a decade and is expected to sign as many as 15 agreements worth about $10bn
Mexico's Slim heads Forbes rich list
Carlos Slim, the Mexican telecommunications billionaire with a net worth of $53.5bn, has been crowned the world's richest person by Forbes magazine – the first time in 16 years the post has been held by a non-American.
New Delhi boost for women MPs
India has taken a big step towards the introduction of legislation to boost female representation in parliament, with the upper house passing a bill that would reserve a third of lower house seats for women
India's tribes in land fight with business
Long-neglected indigenous animist groups have upset the plans of corporate giants as battles over forcible acquisition of agricultural land for industry rage across India
UN seeks emerging states' help to aid poor
International development agencies face a 'diminishing market' unless they partner large emerging economies to bring development to the poorest countries
Tata Motors hit by Daimler stake sale
Shares in Tata Motors fell almost 6% after Daimler said that it had sold its 5.34% stake in India's largest carmaker to the group's founders and other investors
Satyam case tests foreign investors' rights
A legal case brought in New York against the outsourcing company will show how far overseas shareholders in Indian companies are able to seek damages through class-action lawsuits
Lyondell rejects Reliance's $14.5bn bid
The bankrupt fuels, plastics and chemicals producer rejects a $14.5bn bid from India's Reliance Industries that would have created one of the world's biggest independent oil refining and petrochemicals groups
India renews vow to stay in Afghanistan
Despite a recent attack on a Kabul guesthouse that killed 17 people – seven of them Indians – New Delhi says neither violence nor diplomatic pressure will dissuade it from its goal of deeper involvement in the country
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India Stampedes Into Gold
In a cloud of dollar dust, India trumpets an exodus from the greenback.
Nations of the East Agree to Unite
Asia made good progress toward creating an Asian trading community at the latest Asian summit.
Russia and India Committed to Strategic Partnership
World Prepares to Dump the Dollar
American economists think the world can’t afford to let go of the dollar’s reserve currency status. The world is about to teach them differently.
France, India Join Criticism of Dollar's Role
France and India have joined Russia and China in calling for reducing the dollar’s dominance as a reserve currency.
A New Alternative to Treasury Bonds?
Brazil, Russia, India and China to buy IMF bonds
Pakistan, India on War Footing
As India and Pakistan maneuver toward war, the U.S. loses out.
India and China Train Together to Fight Terrorism
The militaries of the world’s two most populous nations are cooperating. What does this portend?
Mumbai: Islamist Victory, U.S. Setback
The Mumbai attack is putting pressure on Pakistan. The Islamists look to come out on top, which is bad news for America.
Is America Partly Responsible for the Mumbai Massacre?
America’s efforts to stabilize Pakistan have failed. Just ask India.
Mumbai Attacks to Strain U.S.-India Alliance?
America’s response to the Mumbai attacks—together with rising antagonism between India and Pakistan—could push India further into the arms of its East Asia allies.
Iran Looks East
American allies turn to America’s enemy.
China, Tibet and the Asian Balance of Power
The international reaction to China’s actions in Tibet demonstrates its “soft power.”
India's Nano Means Higher Oil Prices
India’s new ultra-cheap car may make car ownership possible for 1 billion people, and fuel a resource war.
Bird Flu Threatens India
Numerous dangerous outbreaks are being reported. Teams are racing against time to prevent the strain from spreading to humans and population centers.
India, China Ink Friendship Treaty
India and China have put aside their differences and agreed to work together toward Asian integration.
Selling America for Designer Boots, Top Hats and Thimbles
Like a near-concluded game of Monopoly, America is selling off its last properties to maintain its lavish lifestyle.
India, China Conduct First-Ever War Games
The militaries of the world’s two most populous nations are beginning to cooperate. What does this forebode?
Report: Foreign Countries Develop U.S. Defense Systems Software
America’s reliance on security systems developed by foreign nations could pose problems in the future.
India, Russia Strengthening Relations
A meeting between Vladimir Putin and Manmohan Singh this week produced exceptional cooperation.
Australian Stock Market Plunges
Yesterday’s tumble in Australia’s stock market traces back to problems in the U.S. housing market.
Sikh Terrorism Enters Politics in Canada
Politicians in British Columbia support terrorist organizations, flaunting a Supreme Court decision.
U.S. Companies Marginalized by Foreign Energy Giants
In just 15 years, the U.S. has almost halved its share of ownership of the 20 largest energy companies.
Rise in Food Prices Set to Continue
World food costs surged 10 percent last year, hurting where it counts for many around the globe. Looking ahead, there is no relief in sight.
U.S. Loses Its Technological Edge
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India's Rise, America's Interest
The future of the U.S.-Indian relationship will depend on whether India chooses to align with the United States and whether it sustains its own economic and social changes -- and on what policies Washington pursues in those areas that bear heavily on Indian interests.
Halting Steps in New Delhi
The resumption of high-level talks between India and Pakistan in New Delhi, while positive, do not mean the two sides are close to any breakthroughs on the issues that divide them, writes CFR's Evan Feigenbaum.
Media Conference Call: U.S. Strategy in Pakistan and Afghanistan
CFR expert Daniel Markey, who just returned from a trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan, discusses current U.S. policy toward the region.
Media Conference Call: U.S. Strategy in Pakistan and Afghanistan
Listen to CFR expert Daniel Markey, just returned from a trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan, discuss current U.S. policy toward the region.
Academic Conference Call: India-Pakistan Relations (Audio)
Listen to CFR's Evan A. Feigenbaum and Daniel Markey discuss the relationship between India and Pakistan with students as part of the CFR Academic Conference Call series.
The Times of India: Forward, Together
In a Times of India op-ed, U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates discusses opportunities for closer cooperation between India and the U.S. and emphasizes the mutual interests of regional stability and security in South Asia.
WSJ: India Can Move the Needle on Burma
In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Kelley Currie of Project 2049 Institute says that Delhi should be more clever about using its own values and role as a regional leader to press for political reform in Burma.
Livemint.com: Do Big Guns Mean Better Security?
At a time when the state is likely to use more force to solve internal and external conflicts, we need a more evolved and nuanced view of the role and purpose of force as a tool for securing our national aims.
Terrorism and Indo-Pakistani Escalation
India faces the real prospect of another major terrorist attack by Pakistan-based terrorist organizations in the near future, an event that would jeopardize important U.S. security interests in South Asia. This Center for Preventive Action Contingency Planning Memorandum examines the factors that would condition India’s response; the consequences of Indian military retaliation and Pakistani counterretaliation for the United States; and Washington’s policy options for preventing and containing the crisis.
FP: The Elephant in the Room
Barbara Crosette explains why India often gives global governance the biggest headache.
Fact Sheet: Enhancing U.S.-India Cooperation on Education and Development, November 2009
Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet: Advancing Global Security and Countering Terrorism, November 2009
Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet: U.S.-India Cooperation to Protect the Health of their People, November 2009
Fact Sheet
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Singh of India, November 2009
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A Conversation with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh (Video)
Watch Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh of India discuss U.S.-Indian relations. This meeting was co-sponsored with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
A Conversation with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh (Audio)
Listen to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh of India discuss U.S.-Indian relations. This meeting was co-sponsored with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
U.S.-India Innovation Cooperation
The Obama administration has identified cooperation on science, technology, and innovation as a major focus of its relationship with India. Analyst Manjeet Kripalani says implementation remains a challenge and recommends greater deregulation of scientific institutions in India.
A Conversation with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh of India discusses U.S-Indian relations.
WashPost: 'Pakistan has nothing to fear from India'
Lally Weymouth interviews Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to discuss U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan, the Copenhagen Climate Summit, trade, and India-Pakistan relations.
The U.S.-India Nuclear Deal
A proposed groundbreaking nuclear deal between the United States and India is raising questions and concern in both countries.
CRS: U.S. Nuclear Cooperation with India: Issues for Congress
Paul K. Kerr explains in this Congressional Research Service Report how several steps impede U.S.-India nuclear trade, including U.S. firm reluctance and India's adherence to IAEA safeguards.
South Asian Seas Action Plan
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Carpet Bombing
"There’s no doubt that Pakistan is the toughest and most dangerous problem in American foreign policy," writes Walter Russell Mead, adding that the crucial topic of India is often underestimated when the U.S.'s relationship with Pakistan is considered.
'The News Industry is a Public Service'
As part of the Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship 60th Anniversary initiative current and former fellows discuss the stories that have had the most impact and present ideas for sustaining serious international journalism. Former fellow Manjeet Kripalani talks about spotting the early trends in globalization towards India and her coverage of that trend. She goes on to propose a shift in the news industry that would see news organizations from countries like India and Mexico take on the void left by western organizations that are increasingly deprived of funding. For more on the initiative, visit cfr.org/murrow.
Letter From New Delhi
The BJP's Hindu nationalism may have won it votes in the past, but the party now faces an identity crisis that is imperiling its future.
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: The U.S.-India Nuclear Deal--One Year Later
J. Sri Raman revisits the controvel U.S.-India Nuclear deal signed in 2008 and explains how it appears to be "solidly entrenched" in long term U.S. policy.
India's Climate Change Forecast
Environment minister Jairam Ramesh says India plans to outline unilateral greenhouse gas emissions cuts soon. But he says rich states must commit to greater cuts of their own before developing countries can agree on binding global targets.
Decoupling China in the Climate Debate
CFR's Elizabeth Economy says it is "not unreasonable" to seek binding commitments from China and India on emissions that would take effect a decade from now. She also recommends decoupling China from other developing nations in climate negotiations.
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Gujarat riots case: SC to hear plea for recall of its order
The Supreme Court has decided to consider an application seeking recall of its order handing over to SIT a complaint relating to 2002 Gujarat riots in which CM Modi has been named as one of the accused.
Phone calls made by Mumbai terror suspects traced to Karachi
Abdul Latif alias Guddu and Riyaz Ali alias Rehan were arrested in Mumbai yesterday, both had conducted recce on headquarters of ONGC, Thakkar Mall and Mangaldas Market.
Blast at firing range in Pokhran, probe ordered
Four army jawans were killed in a blast at a firing range in Pokhran in Rajasthan on Sunday night. The army has ordered a probe into the reasons behind the accident.
India will fight attempts to unseat Pachauri: Jairam
The government has full confidence in Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change chief RK Pachauri and will fight "any attempt to unseat him", environment minister Jairam Ramesh said.
Govt allows foreign varsities to open campuses
The Union Cabinet on Monday approved a bill to allow foreign education providers set up campuses in India and offer degrees, in a move that could reduce the flow of Indian students abroad.
26 killed as bus falls off bridge in Rajasthan
26 people, including students and teachers, were killed and 34 injured when their bus hit a stationary vehicle and fell off a bridge into a dry river bed in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district in the wee hours on Monday.
Nuclear liability bill not tabled in Lok Sabha
Apprehending trouble from opposition, government on Monday deferred introduction in Lok Sabha of nuclear liability bill which is a key step in operationalisation of the landmark Indo-US nuclear deal.
Google wants to kill iPhone: Steve Jobs
Apple-Google ties seem to be increasingly going downhill. The attacks by the two companies on each other are getting nastier.
'Mission: Impossible' star Peter Graves dies
Peter Graves, star of the television series "Mission: Impossible" and the "Airplane" films, has died.
I want to learn to Marathi: Aamir Khan
Trust your lipstick to show when you want sex
Will you trick your man into marriage?
Women call the shots, it seems, as a new study states that single women are trying all tricks in the book to get the men to go down on their knees...
Good-old hug best gift on Mother’s Day
Brit mums voted the good-old hug as the best present on Mother’s Day, according to a new poll.
Aamir Khan’s romantic flings
French govt may lift Sikh turban ban
"We have made a plea that the French govt is taking photographs and fingerprints as identity markers. However, if Sikhs are photographed without turbans, then it would create a faulty database," MoS for external affairs Preneet Kaur said.
Special: Happy Birthday Aamir Khan
2 held for plot to attack BARC, ONGC terminals
The unrelenting nature of ISI's anti-India terror campaign has again become evident with the arrest of 2 Mumbai men allegedly working on a plot to attack BARC, offshore installations of ONGC and other targets in the city.
Let your baby cry itself to sleep
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Pune s mother daughter duo scale Australia s highest peak
Pune mountaineer Krushnaa Patil and her mother Ranjana scaled the Mount Kosciuszko, the highest peak in Australia on Saturday, the family said today.
Indira Gandhi s ancestral house figures during LS discussion
"We also go and take care," retorted Congress President Sonia Gandhi's when a SP MP told the Lok Sabha what his party has done to protect the ancestral house of Indira Gandhi.
Congress nixes Pawar s idea to reduce women s quota
The Congress rejected Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar's suggestion to reduce the women's reservation quota from 33 per cent to about 20-21 per cent to help arrive at a consensus, and said there is no question of diluting the legislation.
AIIMS to verify age of serial blast accused
A city court directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to determine the age of a suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist, allegedly involved in serial blasts in Delhi and several other cities, who has claimed to be a minor.
Evolve more citizen friendly system CIC tells Delhi Govt
The Central Information Commission has asked the Delhi government to evolve a more citizen-friendly system so that RTI applicants are not hassled while availing information after depositing additional fee.
JKLF supporters attack Geelani s office
In continued violent turf war between separatist groups in Kashmir valley, JKLF supporters today hit back attacking the office of hardline pro-Pakistan leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani here over distribution of monetary relief to victims of militancy.
12 cases of exploitation of lady officers in last 3yrs Antony
Government said 12 cases of exploitation and harassment of women officers have been registered in the armed forces in the last three years.
Chief of armed wing of banned Manipur militant group held
The chief of armed wing of banned Manipuri militant group Kanglei Yawol Kana Lup (KYKL) has been arrested by security forces.
5 lakh attend Mayawati s show of strength
Nearly half a million supporters gathered to cheer BSP supremo and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati at the party's silver jubilee function in Lucknow, where she hit out at the Congress party for "playing gimmicks" to woo Dalit votes.
Troubled Pachauri not to quit IPCC
Apparently buoyed by government support, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change chief RK Pachauri today said he was in no mood to follow the footsteps of Yvo de Boer, the UN's top climate change official who has quit the post over the outcome of Copenhagen Summit.
Nearly Rs 1 1 million spent on goofed up ad Minister
The central government spent nearly Rs 1.1 million on the controversial advertisement January 24 that featured a former Pakistani air chief, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath said on Monday. The enquiry report has not yet been submitted to the government.
AP police seize huge dump of grenade spare parts from Maoists
Close on the heels of encounter of two top CPI-ML Maoists leaders, Shakamuri Apparao and Kondala Reddy, Andhra Pradesh police on Monday claimed to have made the biggest-ever recovery of grenades spare parts in the state.
Govt invites employee on strike for talks
With employees of the civil secretariat observing a strike today amid protests in the complex, the government invited leaders of various employees organisations on strike to discuss their demands on March 19.
60 lakh pilgrims sadhus take dip in Ganga
Nearly 60 lakh pilgrims took a holy dip in river Ganga in Haridwar on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya, which also witnessed Mahakumbh's second royal bath involving sadhus belonging all the 13 Akharas (sects).
Rape to go from IPC new bill in offing
The Government is working on to replace the word "rape" from Indian Penal Code with "sexual assault" to broaden the ambit of crimes covered under the sections and make the provisions gender-neutral.
Cabinet clears foreign varsity bill
The cabinet today cleared a bill that will enable foreign educational institutions set up campuses in India. The bill will now be tabled in parliament for its approval.
Women Reservation Bill will be adopted despite Lalu Nitish
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar claimed that the Women's Reservation Bill being supported by him and other like minded parties would be adopted by the Lok Sabha in its present form despite the opposition of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav.
Vijender Suranjoy in finals of C wealth C ship
World number one Vijender Singh (75kg) packed a powerful punch quite literally, while Asian champion Suranjoy Singh also notched up an emphatic win as four Indian boxers sailed into the finals on an all-win day for the hosts at the fifth Commonwealth Boxing Championships in New Delhi on Monday.
BoA likely to infuse capital into Indian ops in coming months
Bank of America (BoA) on Monday said that it was likely to infuse capital into its Indian operations in the next few months.
IPL match 3 held for forging tickets
Three persons were arrested on Monday for forging IPL tickets for the last night's match between Kolkata Knightriders and Royal Challengers at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Gogoi s gender budget 10k for BPL girls to get married
Next fiscal, BPL girls in Assam will have an incentive to get married – Rs 10,000 each from the government.
Gujarat riots case SC to hear plea of recalling its order
The Supreme Court today decided to consider an application seeking recall of its order handing over to SIT a complaint relating to 2002 Gujarat riots in which Chief Minister Narendra Modi has been named as one of the 63 accused.
ATS trying to unravel terror network plan from arrested Bashir
The Gujarat Anti-terrorist Squad (ATS) is trying to unravel what kind of terror network the arrested Hizbul Mujahideen suspect was trying to set up in the state, officials said today.
Maneka seeks judicial probe into Bareilly riots
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Maneka Gandhi Monday demanded a judicial probe into the violence in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district.
Haryana police detain seven STF men in alleged extortion case
Police have detained seven personnel of Haryana Special Task Force (STF) and quizzed their team leader in connection with an alleged extortion case. Seven STF members, including two assistant sub-inspectors, have been detained for questioning in connection with the case, Director General Police R S Balal said.
Mayawati hits back at Opposition on statue issue
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Monday hit back at opposition parties criticising the BSP supremo for installing her own statues, saying law does not prevent anyone from erecting statues of living persons.
BJP names Rajay Sabha candidates from Punjab Himachal
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to field Avinash Rai Khanna in Punjab and Vimla Kashyap in Himachal Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha elections.
Antony files nomination for Rajya Sabha polls
Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections. Antony, a three-time chief minister of the state, is contesting the Rajya Sabha polls for the third time.
Priest arrested for raping mentally unstable woman
A temple priest in south Delhi's Pushp Vihar area has been arrested for allegedly raping a 30-year-old mentally unstable woman, police said today.
Opposition stages walkout from Kerala Assembly
Congress-led UDF opposition today staged walkout from the Kerala assembly protesting against attack on a place of worship in Malappuram district, allegedly by CPI-M workers, even as Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said the incident would be probed.
Assam bird flu excuse for dead poultry farms
Bird flu had apparently been an excuse for the Assam government for sinking money in dead poultry farms. Even before the virus had struck! Rahul Karmakar reports.
Manipuri militant outfit s chief held in West Bengal
Three militants, including the chief of the outlawed Manipuri insurgent outfit Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), have been arrested from West Bengal's Darjeeling district, police said Monday.
BDR build up reported along Meghalaya B desh border
Bangladesh Rifles is mobilising personnel along the border in Meghalaya's Muktapur area, a day after heavy firing was reported between the border guards of the two countries.
4 Army jawans killed in Pokhran firing range blast
Four army jawans were killed in a blast at a firing range in Pokhran in Rajasthan last night.
Lucknow feels heat of Mayawati rally
People in this Uttar Pradesh capital, particularly the board examinees, today had a harrowing time reaching their destinations due to lack of buses owing to the Bahujan Samaj Party's (BSP) rally to mark its 25th anniversary celebrations. Students had to leave for their examination centres a few hours before their papers started.
Gurshan cremated in native town
Hundreds of people from all walks of life today joined the funeral procession of three-year-old Gurshan Singh Channa, who was killed in Australia, as his mortal remains were consigned to flames.
Bills to change name of Orissa introduced in LS
Orissa could soon be known as 'Odisha' and its language Oriya as 'Odia' if two legislations on the issue are passed by Parliament. The two bills seeking to change the name of state and the language were introduced in the Lok Sabha today by Home Minister P Chidambaram.
Man held at Hyd airport for travelling on fake passport
A 36-year-old man was arrested today at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here for travelling on a fake passport, police said.
Patil moots upto 60 years jail for terrorists
Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil has said the state government is considering amendments in criminal laws to enhance the quantum of punishment for terrorists and has proposed upto 60 years' jail in such cases.
Phone calls received by Mumbai terror suspects traced to Pak
The phone calls received by two terror suspects, arrested on charges of planning terror attacks in Mumbai, have been traced to Karachi in Pakistan, an official from Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) said today.
Avoid wells in Maoist areas security forces told
Security forces who have expanded their drive against Maoists in Jharkhand have been told not to drink water from wells because they may have been poisoned, official sources said on Monday.
India will fight attempts to unseat Pachauri
The government had full confidence in Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) chief R K Pachauri and would fight "any attempt to unseat him", Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said on Monday.
Facebook to set up centre in Hyderabad
Social networking site Facebook today announced that it will set up its office in Hyderabad to support the growing number of users, advertisers and developers in India and globally.
BSF seizes fake currency from Indo Bangla border
The BSF today seized fake Indian currency notes and two pistols from Kaliachowk area of the Indo-Bangla border in Malda district.
Mayawati under attack in LS over Bareilly
The Mayawati government in Uttar Pradesh came under attack in the Lok Sabha today over the communal strife in Bareilly with SP, Congress and BJP members seeking Centre's intervention.
India to tighten security at its missions
External Affairs Minister S M Krishna today said India was awaiting a report before providing additional security to Indians in Afghanistan and was tightening security at all its overseas missions in the wake of terror threats to this country's assets abroad.
Delhi Assembly session begins on a stormy note
The budget session of Delhi Assembly today got off to a stormy start with BJP MLAs vociferously protesting the government "failure" in reigning price rise and "corruption" in implementation of various Commonwealth Games related projects.
NGO launches campaign against nuclear liability bill
An international NGO has launched an online campaign against the nuclear liability bill alleging that the proposed legislation lets US corporations off the hook for any nuclear accidents they may cause on Indian soil.
Rajya Sabha revokes suspension of 4 SP members
The Rajya Sabha today revoked suspension of four Samajwadi Party members who were punished for their unruly behaviour while protesting against the Women's Reservation Bill passed by the Upper House on March 9.
SC refuses bail to Satyam founder
The Supreme Court today dismissed the bail application of disgraced Satyam founder, Ramalinga Raju, the main accused in a multi-crore fraud case.
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New draft bill may replace word 'rape' with 'sexual assault'
The home ministry is working on a draft bill which will replace the word 'rape' from the Indian Penal Code with 'sexual assault' in order to broaden the ambit of crimes covered.
Garland made of Rs.1000 notes presented to Mayawati
Uttar Pradesh CM Mayawati was welcomed by a giant garland made of hundreds of Rs. 1000 notes by her ministers during the rally to mark the 76th birth anniversary of Kanshi Ram.
JKLF supporters attack Geelani's office over relief distribution
JKLF supporters attacked the office of hardline pro-Pakistan leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani over distribution of monetary relief to victims of militancy.
Mumbai arrests: Home ministry unhappy with ATS
Maharashtra's elite Anti Terrorist Squad got a wrap on its knuckles from the Union Home Ministry for giving details of cross-border terror links of two Mumbai residents.
Gujarat riots case: SC to hear plea recalling its order
The Supreme Court has decided to consider an application seeking recall of its order handing over to SIT a complaint relating to 2002 Gujarat riots in which CM Modi has been named as one of the accused.
Phone calls made by Mumbai terror suspects traced to Karachi
Abdul Latif alias Guddu and Riyaz Ali alias Rehan were arrested in Mumbai yesterday, both had conducted recce on headquarters of ONGC, Thakkar Mall and Mangaldas Market.
Deposit Bt brinjal seed stock to national bureau: Govt to Mahyco
Government said Mahyco, the developers of Bt brinjal, has been asked to deposit the seed stock with the National Bureau of Plant Genetics Resources to prevent any potential contamination.
Blast at firing range in Pokhran, probe ordered
Four army jawans were killed in a blast at a firing range in Pokhran in Rajasthan on Sunday night. The army has ordered a probe into the reasons behind the accident.
Himalayan glacier meltdown: Pachauri says won't resign over 'one mistake'
Accepting that he and his team had erred in declaring a complete meltdown of the Himalayan glaciers by the year 2035, UN IPCC chairman R K Pachauri said "just one mistake wasn't grounds enough for him to resign."
India will fight attempts to unseat RK Pachauri: Jairam Ramesh
The government has full confidence in Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change chief RK Pachauri and will fight "any attempt to unseat him", environment minister Jairam Ramesh said.
Lok Sabha adjourned over Bareilly violence, Mayawati under attack
Parties across the political spectrum, including the Congress, the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Monday joined hands against the communal violence in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district, leading to the Lok Sabha being adjourned.
Maharashtra home minister R R Patil moots upto 60 years' jail for terrorists
Maharashtra home minister R R Patil said the state government is considering amendments in criminal laws to enhance the quantum of punishment for terrorists and has proposed upto 60 years' in prison in such cases.
Thousands gather for Mayawati's rally
Tens of thousands of people from all over the country, including Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala, gathered here Monday for Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati's rally to mark the BSP's 25th anniversary celebrations.
Rajya Sabha revokes suspension of four Samajwadi Party MPs
RS on Monday revoked the suspension of four Samajwadi Party (SP) members, amongst the seven MPs against whom action was taken for their unruly behaviour before the debate on the women's reservation bill last week.
Foreign university bill gets Cabinet nod
The Union Cabinet on Monday approved a bill to allow foreign education providers set up campuses in India and offer degrees, in a move that could reduce the flow of Indian students abroad.
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Farmer suicide on the rise in Orissa
Forty-three farmers killed themselves towards the end of 2009. Nearly half of them were from Western Orissa.
Tactical retreat by Govt on N-Liability Bill
Parliament became a political battleground again on Monday. Minutes before the controversial Nuclear Liability Bill was scheduled to be introduced, the government suddenly announced its decision to postpone it. This sent a united Opposition in attack mode again.
N-Liability Bill: Cong notice to 35 absentee MPs
Congress has decided to issue show-cause notice to 35 MPs, including some ministers, for not being present at the time of scheduled introduction of nuclear bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Terror trail to Pak runs cold after investigators' gaffe
First came the success and satisfaction of knowing that it had managed to foil a new series of terror attacks in Mumbai. Then came a major dressing-down from the Centre for having shared too much too soon with the public.
Modi begins fight against summons in riots case
The Supreme Court has decided to consider an application seeking recall of its order handing over a complaint relating to 2002 Gujarat riots to the Special Investigating Team (SIT) in which Chief Minister Narendra Modi has been named as one of the 63 accused.
Hope for life term prisoners in Jharkhand
In good news for prisoners serving life terms for over twenty years in Jharkhand jails, the government is mulling over a suggestion to set them free. "According to a Supreme Court ruling, a life term sentence means for entire life and not 14 years. Still we will look into the suggestion," HRD Minister Hemlal Murmu informed the state assembly.
Investigating Bashir's terror plan in Gujarat
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is trying to unravel what kind of terror network the arrested Hizbul Mujahideen suspect was trying to set up in the state, officials said on Monday.
Four jawans killed in Pokhran firing range blast
The incident occurred last night when the troops were firing 81 mm mortars and one of the shells exploded, killing the four jawans at the range, about 40 km from here, Army sources said on Monday.
Pune blast mastermind now in Pak: Sources
Mohsin Chaudhary, the man who reportedly planned the Pune blast, is probably in Karachi, say sources in the Anti-Terror Squad, which is investigating the blast.
Book accused of being "derogatory" towards Maharashtrians
Despite an order from the Bombay High Court in his favour, trouble for Murzban Shroff, author of Breathless in Bombay, is far from over as a local court has now directed the city police's crime branch to investigate if the book promotes communal disharmony.
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Sensex opens weak, down 53 points
A key Indian equities index opened on a weak note Thursday and was ruling 53 points lower than its previous close, about 15 minutes into trade.
Handmade paper, palm leaf, cane for India's 'green' artisans
Craftsmen gathered in Bangalore from across the country are popularising eco-friendly traditional artwork, with their raw material ranging from palm leaves to the roots of trees to cane.
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Govt should not thrust Indo-US nuclear deal on anyone
Decade long revised MOU signed in Rail Bhawan
Britain for cooperation with India in civil nuclear: envoy
Social awareness, education key to justice for women
Police detain 9 in connection with UP serial blasts
Social justice is continuous process
Nasreen finally shifted to Delhi
Nationwide alert following UP blasts
Govt to launch Skill Development Mission
Rehabilitation Commission to be set up
Sikh groups to file plea against Bachchan
India not prepared for natural calamities
India observes communal harmony week
Centre permits linking Sikh shrines
CPM condemns the serial Blast in UP
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BSP opposed to current format of Women Reservation Bill: Mayawati
India denies US pressure behind Nuclear Liability Bill
New pictorial warning for tobacco products from June 1
Muslims, Christian Dalits demand reservation, Left supports
Govt to develop one million hectares of fringe forests
Brand ambassador for science to attract students?
'Lahore', easing India-Pakistan ties through sports
CLP congratulates Sonia on Women's Reservation Bill
Cong accuses BJP-Left of unholy alliance on Nuke liability Bill
No foreign pressure behind Nuke Liability Bill: Govt
High court to hear pleas of Godhra accused Tuesday
BJP demands relook at Green Tribunal Bill
U.K. Sinha report on FIIs next month
Lok Sabha passes bill for better care of ancient monuments
No American pressure behind nuclear bill
What's wrong if I install my own statues, asks Mayawati
SC adjourns Gulburg massacre case for 3 weeks
Bill to set up National Monuments Authority passed in Lok Sabha
Kasab trial at its fag end, arguments to conclude on Mar 20
Focus on natural debts while framing policies, says Pachauri
BJP 'dresses up' against Cong Govt on opening of Budget Session
Govt should come out clean on nuclear deal with US
Sri Sri to launch Yamuna cleaning initiative tomorrow
Govt in no hurry to push through nuke damage Bill: Bansal
'National Green Tribunal' Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
Cong: Govt not to reduce 33pc quota in Women Reservation Bill
Nuclear Liability Bill delayed; Oppn ups ante against legislation
Rural hubs to promote rural employment: Minister
PM, president greets nation on spring New Year
India's ballistic missile defence shield test fails
Party reached new peaks under Sonia Gandhi: Congress
Lapanag to meet Chidambaram to discuss border firing
Ignoring trial procedure may lead to corruption: Court
Mayawati targeted in Lok Sabha, nuclear bill tabling deferred
Nearly Rs.1.1 million spent on goofed-up ad: Minister
Congress nixes Pawar's idea to reduce women's quota
2011 census to probe how many are disabled
Convicted Delhi policeman gets parole to study law
Gen Kapoor meets Bangladesh army chief
President, vice president greet nation on spring new year
Rajya Sabha revokes suspension of four SP members
3.4 lakh drug users de-addicted in three years: Minister
AIIMS to verify serial blast accused's age
BJP rejects PM's plea on nuclear liability bill
ISC-2011 to focus on science education, planetary exploration
298 child sexual abuse cases in last three years
Government defers nuclear bill, ready for discussion
'Odisha' bill introduced in Lok Sabha
Tharoor unveils Indian model of engagement with Africa
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11 MNS workers arrested on extortion charges
11 MNS workers arrested on extortion charges (Source: Yahoo! India)
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Image: Mayawati gets a 5 crore garland (Source: Rediff.com)
Falcon 9 is ready for world's first private space trip
Falcon 9 is ready for world's first private space trip (Source: MSN India)
Govt defers Nuclear Liability Bill 2010
Govt defers Nuclear Liability Bill 2010 (Source: Times Now)
Haryana police detain seven STF men in alleged extortion case
Haryana police detain seven STF men in alleged extortion case (Source: KeralaNext.com)
Mayawati comes under fire for holding grand rally while Bareilly burns
Mayawati comes under fire for holding grand rally while Bareilly burns (Source: DNA)
Gujarat riots case: SC to hear plea for recall of its order
Gujarat riots case: SC to hear plea for recall of its order (Source: The Times of India)
Leaders extend Ugadi greetings
Leaders extend Ugadi greetings (Source: News Today)
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Maya under Opposition attack in LS over Bareilly violence
UP CM Mayawati came under attack in Parliament over the communal violence in Bareilly.
Terror suspects held in Mumbai had links with Dawood
The phone calls received by two terror suspects arrested on charges of planning attacks here have been traced to Karachi in Pakistan, the ATS said.
SC to consider recall of SIT probe in G'barga society case
Govt warns knee-jerk reaction from Maoists
The Government is expecting a 'knee-jerk' reaction from Left Wing extremists in the naxal affected states following the arrest of four Maoists in two separate operations.
Interceptor missile trial fails as target falls into sea
Interceptor missile trial failed to materialise as the target deviated from its path and plunged into the sea.
Govt indicates next FS-level talks in Islamabad
Govt has indicated that next round of Foreign Secy-level talks with Pak will take place in Islamabad.
Haryana STF members accused of extorting money, 7 detained
In a case of fence eating the crop, seven members of Haryana Police Special Task Force (STF), including its chief, allegedly extorted money from two businessman by threatening to implicate them in false cases following which they have been detained.
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Live updates: Sehwag ensures a one-sided contest
Live updates from the Indian Premier League match between Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals on Monday.
'Hard to separate terrorism and Pakistan's nukes'
Ambasaador Howard Schaffer and Ambassador Teresita Schaffer are old hands when it comes to South Asia.
'Infosys has never evaded any taxes'
In response to a news item -- titled 'Infosys faces evasion charges' -- that appeared in Financial Express on March 13, Infosys Technologies CEO S 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan said on Monday that the company has never evaded any tax nor will it ever evade an taxes in the future.
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