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India's foreign policy not Pak-centric: Sinha
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha on November 14 sought to dispel the view that government's foreign policy was ''Pakistan-centric'', saying New Delhi's statements relating to that country were only in response to the anti-India tirade resorted to by Islamabad.
AI, IA finalise hub&spoke arrangement: Hussain
New Delhi: Air India and Indian Airlines have finalised hub-and-spoke arrangement between them to ensure seamless connectivity for passengers travelling from foreign destinations to interior places in India and vice-versa.
EC to despatch 90 special observers to Gujarat
New Delhi: Ahead of starting the election process in Gujarat from November 18, the Election Commission would be despatching 22 special observers to the state on November 15 to oversee the poll preparations.
PM convenes special meet on Naga peace process
New Delhi: Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee tonight (Nov 14) convened a special meeting to discuss the Naga peace process and the on-going talks with the major insurgent group, National Socialist Council of Nagalim-Isak-Muivah (NSCN).
Fernandes justifies VHP's criticism of EC
New Delhi: Defence Minister George Fernandes on November 14 sought to justify the VHP's (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) criticism of the Election Commission (EC) for banning the proposed "Padashahi yatra" in Gujarat saying freedom of speech is guaranteed by the Constitution.
Troops redeployment to be completed by Dec: Army
New Delhi: Army on November 14 said redeployment of troops from offensive formations would be completed by December, but indicated that the pace of withdrawal would depend on Pakistani response.
Experts have not found defects in MiGs: Fernandes
New Delhi: Defence Minister George Fernandes on November 14 said that an expert team, including Russian technologists, has not found any defect so far in the MiG fighter planes despite visiting several bases, which have such aircraft.
'India will use nuke weapons if peace is threatened'
New Delhi: In a significant statement, President A P J Abdul Kalam on November 14 said that despite "no first use" policy, India will use nuclear weapons when peace is threatened and some other country uses against it.
Court orders framing of charges against Hindujas
New Delhi: A Special Court on November 14 ordered framing of charges against three Hinduja brothers and the Swedish gun manufacturer A B Bofors.
Petrol, diesel to cost less from Nov 16, says Naik
New Delhi: State-run oil companies will pass on the fall in international crude oil prices to domestic consumers by reducing petrol and diesel prices this week, Petroleum Minister Ram Naik said on November 14.
KASHMIR
Differences in Hurriyat over talks with KC
Srinagar: Serious differences have cropped up between various constituents of
Hurriyat Conference (HC) over the issue of holding talks with the Kashmir Committee (KC) led by Ram Jethmalani as the recently released JKLF (Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front) leader Yaseen Malik termed it as a "publicity committee".
Mufti's healing touch: 234 victims get jobs
Srinagar: In keeping with his poll promise of providing a healing touch and restoring peace with dignity, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohd Sayeed on November 14 handed over appointment letters to 234 victims of militancy in Baramulla district of the Valley.
Four more political detenus freed in J&K
Jammu: Continuing with its drive to release political detenus, the Jammu and Kashmir government has freed four leaders, including a Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) vice chairman and a former spokesman of Hurriyat Conference, who were held under the Public Safety Act.
J&K govt firm on release of political detenus
Srinagar: The new People's Democratic Party (PDP)-Congress government in Jammu and Kashmir on November 14 defended its decision to release separatist leaders saying it was a "goodwill gesture" aimed at making the situation in the state more peaceful.
NORTH
Arrest of 5 in Jhajjar lynching case sparks protest
Jhajjar (Haryana): Five persons were picked up on November 13 at a village in the state's Jhajjar district in connection with the lynching of five Dalits sparking violence in the area as villagers protesting the arrests clashed with police, prompting authorities to clamp prohibitory orders banning the assembly of five or more persons.
SOUTH
India emerging leader in e-governance: Bill Gates
Hyderabad: Rounding off his four-day visit, Microsoft chief Bill Gates on November 14 said India was emerging as a leader in e-governance applications with pioneering projects displaying greater "commitment and energy" and saw a "special role" for the country in this "digital decade".
Minister airs appeal to Veerappan through AIR
Bangalore: Karnataka Minister for Food Processing A Rajugowda on November 14 aired an appeal through All India Radio (AIR) to forest bandit Veerappan asking him to set free abducted Janata Dal – United (JD-U) leader H Nagappa.
Krishna, Blackwill discuss US investments in Karnataka
Bangalore: US Ambassador to India Robert Blackwill on November 14 met Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna and both discussed a wide range of issues, including the potential for US investment in the state, official sources said.
Nagappa release: TN willing to help if aid sought
Chennai: Tamil Nadu on November 14 offered to co-operate with Karnataka in securing the release the former Karnataka Minister H Nagappa, kidnapped by forest brigand Veerappan 81 days ago, if that state sought its assistance.
1 dead after consuming illicit liquor in Villipuram
Chennai: Close on the heels of a hooch incident at Cuddalore a couple of days ago, in another such incident, one person died and a dozen others were affected, when they consumed illicit liquor in Ponpathi village in Gingee taluk of Villipuram district, on November 13 night, police said.
Cong coalition claim an act of desperation: Jaya
Chennai: Firing yet another salvo against the Congress, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhakam (AIADMK) supremo Jayalalithaa, on November 14 said that Congress offer for a coalition at the Centre after the next Lok Sabha polls only showed the party's 'desperation'.
We've not laid off during hard times: Nilekani
Bangalore: Infosys Technolgies is an undoubted major brand equity in the Indian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) segment. Notwithstanding the overall global gloom in the software segment, Infosys has posted positive results during the first two quarters of the fiscal 2002-2003.
Charity not related to my software activities: Gates
Hyderabad: Microsoft chief Bill Gates said the charity work of his Foundation was not, in any way, connected to the setback received by Microsoft Corporation in the anti-trust case and pledged continued commitment to the global health and research programmes.
Maran flown to US for treatment in special jet
Chennai: Ailing Union Minister Murasoli Maran was flown to the United States by a special aircraft from Chennai on November 14 morning for specialised treatment.
EAST
49 dead in cyclone, 111 missing: Bengal govt
Kolkata: The West Bengal government on November 14 confirmed 49 fishermen had died in the Bay of Bengal during the November 12 cyclone and said 111 others were still missing, as Coast Guard helicopters and ships continued searches.
MiG 21 crashes in West Bengal, both pilots dead
Siliguri: In yet another air crash involving Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft, a trainer variant of the MiG 21 fighter jet crashed on November 14 morning after hitting a high tension wire and caught fire killing both the pilots.
WEST
'VHP members will not participate in Guj polls'
Ahmedabad: VHP (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) international general secretary Praveen
Togadia on November 14 categorically denied "any VHP leader" contesting the
forthcoming Gujarat Assembly elections.
VHP defies EC, pushes ahead 'peaceful yatra' plan
Ahmedabad: Defying the Election Commission (EC) ban, the VHP (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) on November 14 announced that it will go ahead with its planned yatra from Godhra on November 17.
'Yatra' will commence & end in peace, claims VHP
Ahmedabad: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) international general secretary Praveen Togadia on November 14 assured the people that the proposed 'padshahi yatra' will "commence and end without any incident of violence".
Mumbai blast accused arrested in Porbandar
Ahmedabad: Porbandar police have arrested Babu Mian, allegedly involved in 1993 Mumbai bomb blast, according to Porbandar police control room.
NORTH EAST & SIKKIM
Manipur state Congress merges with BJP
New Delhi: Manipur state Congress president T Chauba Singh, an MP, on November 14 merged his party with BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party).
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