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Russia to deliver hi-tech ship to India by yearend
The country's first hi-tech Talwar-class warship, being constructed at St Petersburg in Russia, would be delivered to the Indian Navy by the yearend, Naval Chief Admiral Madhavendra Singh said on October 30.
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NATIONAL
'Terrorists planning abduction of Muslim leader'
New Delhi: Security agencies have received inputs suggesting that a Muslim political leader from Uttar Pradesh or Bihar could be abducted by a Pakistan-baked terrorist group prompting "sansitisation" of the security to Civil Aviation Minister Shahnawaz Hussain, BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) spokesman Mukhtar Abass Naqvi and MP Salim Sherwani.
Govt extends last date for filing tax returns
New Delhi: Government on October 30 extended the last date for filing income tax returns to March 31, 2003 from the earlier deadline of October 31, 2002 for a section of taxpayers.
'US not seeking permanent military base in Afghan'
New Delhi: The United States does not seek permanent military base in Afghanistan but would leave only after ensuring that the war-ravaged country stood on its own feet, a key aide of President George Bush said on October 30.
Japan steps in to break deadlock at Climate meet
New Delhi: India's efforts for a consensus on Delhi Declaration on Climate Change on October 30 got a boost with Japan stepping in to break the deadlock between developing and developed countries over contentious issues at the UN (United Nations) conference.
'India attracted 3 times VC funding than China'
Bangalore: India attracted nearly three times the venture capital funding during 2001-02 than China but it was behind Japan, an expert said on October 30.
Kirit Raval, new Solicitor General of India
New Delhi: Additional Solicitor General Kirit N Raval has been appointed by the Union government as the Solicitor General of India and will succeed Harish N Salve.
House attack: Call intercept not evidence under POTA
New Delhi: In a major setback to the prosecution in the Parliament attack case, the Delhi High Court on October 30 held that the intercepted telephonic conversation between accused persons would not be an admissible evidence under Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) as it had not been procured as per the procedure laid down under the Act.
Kalam seeks to inter-act with MPs of both Houses
New Delhi: As desired by President A P J Abdul Kalam, efforts are underway to arrange his inter-action with members of both the Houses of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi said on October 30.
PM flays industrial nations for climate change demand
New Delhi: Hitting out at the industrial nations for demanding greater commitments from developing countries for preventing climate change, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on October 30 said that the suggestion was "misplaced" in view of lower green house gas emissions and per capita incomes in the third world.
KASHMIR
Seven militants among thirteen killed in J&K
Srinagar: Thirteen people including, seven militants and three Army personnel and a policeman were killed in Jammu and Kashmir where ultras attacked a police picket set-up for protection of minorities injuring two officials since October 29 night, an official spokesman said in Srinagar on October 30.
'JK witnessing jihad against poverty, corruption'
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Ghulam Nabi Azad on October 30 said the state was witnessing a jihad, but with a difference.
Mufti Sayeed invited to form government in JK
Srinagar: Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was on October 30 invited to form the new government in Jammu and Kashmir after the PDP (Peoples Democratic Party) chief submitted a list of 52 legislators comprising the multi-party coalition with Congress as major partner.
Azad urges local militants in JK to lay down arms
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Ghulam Nabi Azad on October 30 appealed to local militants to lay down arms and join the national mainstream but said foreign mercenaries should not hope for any mercy from the new People's Democratic Party (PDP)-Congress government in the state.
Sayeed, Azad meet JK Governor on govt formation
Srinagar: Chief Minister-designate Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on October 30 met Jammu and Kashmir Governor, G C Saxena to stake claim for the formation of a People's Democratic Party (PDP)-led coalition government in the state.
6 ultras, 3 Army officials among 11 killed in J&K
Srinagar: Six militants and three Army personnel were among 11 people killed in Jammu and Kashmir where ultras attacked a police picket set up for protection of minorities injuring two officials since October 29 night, an official spokesman said in Srinagar on October 30.
NORTH
Rebel MLAs' suspension could be revoked: BJP
New Delhi: In an apparent softening of stand towards party dissidents in Uttar Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on October 30 said it was open to revoking the suspension of two rebel Legislators provided they explained their conduct and made amends, if necessary.
'Action against UP dissidents if mediation fails'
Shimla: Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) national disciplinary committee chairman O P Kohli on October 31 said "desired action" would be taken against the dissidents in Uttar Pradesh if negotiations to solve the crisis proved futile.
BJP counts on Thakre to defuse UP standoff
Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is rushing senior party leader Kushabhau Thakre to defuse the standoff between dissident legislators and state leadership even as the disgruntled Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are meeting the Governor on October 30 to apprise him of the "strong arm tactics" of the Mayawati government.
SOUTH
Suspected meningitis, several hospitalised in Kerala
Kochi: Health authorities in Kochi suspect an outbreak of viral meningitis in Ernakulam district, with 71 patients, mostly children, admitted to various hospitals with symptoms of the disease, district health department sources said.
Anti-conversion Bill introduced in TN Assembly
Chennai: Despite opposition by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), Congress, Communist Party of India (CPI) and Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPM) at the introduction stage, the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Forcible Conversion of Religion Bill, 2002, was introduced in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on October 30.
Return to work or face the axe: Jaya to govt staff
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on October 30 issued a fiat to the striking state government employees and teachers to return to work latest by October 31, failing which government would go ahead with fresh recruitments to fill up their posts.
Curfew imposed in Mandya as ryots turn violent
Mandya: A 24-hour curfew was imposed in Mandya from October 30 afternoon as agitating farmers protesting release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu went on the rampage and pelted stones heavily at police who resorted to laticharge and burst teargas shells to contain violence.
'Centre will work with new JK govt on terrorism'
Tirupati: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government would work with the new People's Democratic Party (PDP)-Congress coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir to counter cross-border terrorism and support development programmes in the state, Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani said on October 30.
Cong MP Ambareesh to quit seat over Cauvery row
Bangalore: Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Ambareesh on October 30 said that he has decided to resign his Lok Sabha membership on the Cauvery issue.
'STPI may not be corporatised in near future'
Bangalore: Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is unlikely to be corporatised within the next four to five years as it needs to continue to play its "angel role" and consolidate itself, a top government official hinted on October 30.
Indefinite bandh in Mandya against water release
Mandya: An indefinite Mandya districtwide bandh and a relay hunger strike by farmers leaders began on October 30 as they intensified their stir to protest release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
EAST
3,000 tea garden workers prone to Malaria in Siliguri
Siliguri: Malaria, which has claimed 33 lives so far in 2002 in Jalpaiguri district, has in its grip 3,000 tea garden workers in Dooars area.
WEST
Govt targets Rs 1000 cr worth Defence exports
Rajkot: Defence Minister and Samata Party leader George Fernandes said in Rajkot on October 30 that the Defence Ministry has set a target of Rs 1000 crore for Defence exports and several countries which were blacklisted earlier have now been included in the export list.
No profit-making PSU should be sold: Fernandes
Rajkot: In a fresh twist to disinvestment controversy, Defence Minister and Samata Party leader George Fernandes on October 30 said none of the profit-making public sector undertakings (PSUs) and units linked to national security should be privatised and cautioned against businessmen with "black money" venturing into politics.
BJP to mobilise youth force in 8th phase of 'yatra'
Ahmedabad: Switching gears into election mode, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would "mobilise the youth force" during the eighth phase of Chief Minister Narendra Modi's "Gujarat gaurav yatra", beginning from Karamsad in Kheda district in Gujarat on October 31.
NORTH EAST & SIKKIM
Two ULFA militants killed in Guwahati
Guwahati: Two ULFA (United Liberation Front of Assam) militants were killed and as many including a police commando injured in an encounter with police in the Beltola-Survey area of the city on October 30.
EC vows to conduct free, fair polls in Tripura
Agartala: Election Commissioner (EC) T S Krishnamurthy has assured to take all steps to ensure free and fair Assembly elections in Tripura scheduled to be held before March, official sources said on October 30.
Gogoi wants Centre to flush Bhutan of militants
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on October 30 demanded that the Centre takes the initiative, including political and military, to drive out militants from Bhutan who were using it as a safe haven.
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