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PM Vajpayee holds talks with President Kalam
New Delhi: Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on November 15 night had a two-hour meeting with President A P J Abdul Kalam at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
'Arms sales to India doesn't need US Congress nod'
New Delhi: In a major boost to India's efforts to procure from the US advanced
counter-terrorists armaments, American Congressional approvals for weapons deals of upto $ 14 million would not apply to New Delhi.
Iraq urges Indian inspectors to join UN team
New Delhi: Faced with UN inspection for weapons of mass destruction, Iraq on November 15 appealed to India to prevail upon the US and other key members of the international community to protect its sovereignty and demanded that Indian inspectors should join the world body's team to lend credibility to the process.
India rejects ICOC on missile proliferation
New Delhi: India on November 15 rejected the new international code of conduct (ICOC) against ballistic missile proliferation, saying such regimes did not accommodate its core concerns and proved ineffective in preventing acquisition of nuclear weapon development through clandestine transfers and linkages.
Petrol, diesel prices slashed, effective tonight
New Delhi: State-run oil companies on November 16 slashed petrol and diesel prices by 68 to 81 paise per litre, effective midnight tonight (Nov 15).
PM spites VHP, says don't politicise Godhra & after
New Delhi: In a clear message to Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) which has vowed to defy the Election Commission (EC) ban on its yatra, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on November 15 asked "all organisations" to honour the ban and said that Godhra and the violence after it should not be made election issue in Gujarat.
SC directs Jaya to withdraw insinuations against CRA
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on November 15 took strong exception to a letter written by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee saying she had no confidence in the Cauvery River Authority headed by him and asked her to withdraw the "insinuations" within four days.
Hindujas formally charged in Bofors payoff case
New Delhi: The Europe-based three Hinduja brothers and the Bofors company were on November 15 formally charged with criminal conspiracy and cheating in the Bofors payoff case by a Special Court.
KASHMIR
Jammat leader, Hizb commander released in J&K
Srinagar: A son-in-law of jailed Jamaat-e-Islami leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and a top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Abdul Aziz Dar were freed on November 15 as part of the process of releasing political prisoners set in motion by the People's Democratic Party (PDP) led government in Jammu and Kashmir.
NORTH
UP BJP not to demand MLAs disenfranchisement
Lucknow: In a move that signals possible rapprochement between the dissidents and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the crucial legislative council by-poll, the party has decided not to petition the Speaker to get disenfranchisement of 10 members of legislative assembly (MLAs) whose disqualification had been sought.
Delhi HC rejects PIL on Ansal Plaza shootout
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court (HC) on November 15 dismissed a petition seeking an independent inquiry into the Ansal Plaza shootout incident saying that there was no public interest involved in the writ petition filed by an advocate.
SOUTH
US keen to forge hi-tech trade ties with India
Bangalore: The United States would launch a dialogue with India to make "further inroads" in hi-tech area in view of the balance of trade tilted in favour of India, US Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Kenneth Juster said.
Infy to set up software development centre in CISP
Chandigarh: Infosys Technologies Limited (NASDAQ:INFY) on November 15 announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Territory of Chandigarh Administration (UTCA) to buy 20 acres of land at the Chandigarh Information Services Park (CISP). The land will be used by Infosys to set up a Software Development Centre in Chandigarh. Infosys currently has a 200-people strong development centre in Mohali.
K'taka to revive talks with TN on kidnap issue
Bangalore: After a gap of about two months, Karnataka on November 15 decided to revive talks with Tamil Nadu to put in place a joint strategy to secure the safe release of abducted former minister, H Nagappa from the clutches of forest brigand Veerappan.
No move to phase out MiG trainers: Fernandes
Vijayawada: Defence Minister George Fernandes on November 15 ruled out the phasing out of trainer MiG fighters in the wake of crashes involving the aircraft, but said the government will upgrade the technology soon so that such things will not recur.
No second thoughts, resignation stays: Ambareesh
Mandya: Lok Sabha Member of the Parliament (MP) Ambareesh on November 15 said that there was "no second thought about withdrawing his resignation", which was tendered to Congress president Sonia Gandhi recently.
EAST
'JK govt should ensure victory against terrorism'
Ranchi: Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani on November 15 said the Centre, while assuring full co-operation to Jammu and Kashmir, had told the new state government to ensure victory against cross-border terrorism and propel the state on the path of development.
State polls have no impact on Centre: Advani
Ranchi: The Deputy Prime Minister, L K Advani, on November 15 said that the outcome of the coming Assembly elections in Gujarat would not have any bearing on the Centre.
2 shot dead outside Uttaranchal Minister's home
Dehra Dun: Unidentified gunmen shot dead two persons outside the house of Uttaranchal Health Minister in Dehra Dun late on November 14 night, police said on November 15.
AI to launch new flights to New Jersey on Dec 3
Kolkata: India's international carrier, Air India (AI), would launch new flights to New Jersey starting December 3 as part of a major growth programme.
WEST
No loan recovery from drought-affected areas: RBI
Mumbai: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed all commercial banks not to recover crop loans including the accrued interest in the current financial year from farmers in the drought affected states in the country.
VHP rejects PM's appeal, to go ahead with yatra
Ahmedabad: Rejecting the appeal of the Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee to call off their "padshahi yatra", the VHP (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) on November 15 said the yatra will commence as scheduled from Godhra on November 17.
Laloo welcomes EC's decision to ban VHP yatra
Mumbai: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president and former Bihar Chief Minister Laloo Prasad Yadav on November 15 welcomed the Election Commission's decision to ban the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP)'s proposed "padshahi" yatra from Godhra to Ahmedabad on November 17.
VHP-Bajrang Dal to discuss next course of action
Ahmedabad: With the Gujarat government having denied permission for the proposed "padshahi" yatra, top brass of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal are meeting on November 15 to "discuss further course of action".
Mumbai cops arrest 1 for running 'suicide' camp
Mumbai: Police have arrested a person and seized 25 swords and 10 spears on November 14 during a raid on a camp in neighbouring Thane district, run by a retired colonel allegedly to train youths on a suicide mission to counter terrorism.
SENSEX opens firm in line with IT scrips' rally
Mumbai: The SENSEX opened firm and rallied past 3,000-psychological barrier in line with fresh rally in IT stocks and select old economy shares at early stages on Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on November 15 on fresh buying support prompted by a chain of positive developments.
NORTH EAST & SIKKIM
Development fund going to militants: Keishing
Imphal: Senior Congress leader Rishang Keishing on November 15 alleged that there was no development activity in Manipur as the money meant for it was going to the coffer of underground organisations which used it for purchasing arms.
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