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Multi-tier security activated for R-Day in JK
A multi-tier security apparatus has been activated in Jammu and Kashmir for Republic Day on January 26 amidst intelligence reports of militant attacks at the venue of celebrations, official sources said.
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NATIONAL
Khatami calls upon Gandhiji's message of peace
New Delhi: With the US military build up against Iraq apparently in his mind,
Iranian President Mohammad Khatami on January 25 invoked Mahatma Gandhi's message of peace, compassion and co-existence.
India, Iran sign landmark New Delhi Declaration
New Delhi: Embarking on a new strategic partnership, India and Iran on January 25 agreed that the global fight against terrorism should not be based on "double
standards" as the two sides signed seven accords, including a landmark New Delhi
Declaration.
Kalam calls for 2nd green revolution on R-Day eve
New Delhi: President A P J Abdul Kalam on January 25 unfolded a map of the country's strength and challenges, making a strong case for a second green revolution to increase agricultural productivity in view of growing demand and shrinkage in availability of cultivable land.
Telecom operators feel let down on TRAI tariff
New Delhi: Telecom operators, both basic and cellular, appear to be in a state of shock over the new tariff package announced by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), but declined to comment despite their feeling of being let down.
Iraq requests India to oppose US move for war
New Delhi: Iraq on January 25 asserted that it would "stand up and fight back
fiercely" if attacked by the United States and appealed to India to "firmly" oppose any American move for a war.
Its time for multilateralism, not unilateralism: Iran
New Delhi: Backing India's stand for a peaceful resolution of the Iraq crisis, Iran on January 25 said "misuse" of international campaign against terrorism had created a situation of war and stressed that this was the time for multilateralism and not unilateralism.
12 pc hike in monthly rental for basic phones
New Delhi: Telecom regulator TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) on January 25 announced a 11-12 per cent increase in the monthly rental for basic (landline) telephone while reducing the pulse duration for local calls to 2 minutes instead of the prevailing 3 minutes.
Congress appoints 2 Deputy CMs in Rajasthan
New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on January 24 night approved the appointment of Kamla Beniwal and Banwari Lal Bairwa as Deputy Chief Ministers of Rajasthan.
Khatami arrives in New Delhi, meets Vajpayee
New Delhi: Iranian President Seyyed Mohammed Khatami, who will be the chief guest at this year's Republic Day celebrations, on January 24 night had an informal meeting with Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee shortly after his arrival on a five-day visit.
KASHMIR
1 killed, 7 hurt in JK ultra attack on R-Day eve
Srinagar: Militants tried to strike in a major way on the eve of the Republic Day on January 25 in Jammu and Kashmir with rocket attack and land mine blast, targeting security forces.
LeT asks Army school teachers to leave their jobs
Srinagar: Less than a week after ultras threatened Muslim women to quit government jobs or face death, Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba on January 25 asked teachers in Army schools in Jammu and Kashmir to leave their jobs or attract its wrath.
NORTH
4 expelled Indian Embassy officials arrive home
Wagah: Four Indian High Commission officials, including three diplomats, who were expelled by Pakistan, crossed over into India through Wagah border on January 25 afternoon.
SOUTH
Krishna meets heads of industrial houses at Davos
Bangalore: Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna, who is at Davos for the last three days to participate in the World Economic Forum Annual Meet 2003, had one-to-one meetings with various heads of global industrial houses on January 25 and explained to them avenues that the state had to offer for major industrial investments.
Karnataka STF clashes with Veerappan gang
Bangalore: Heavy exchange of fire between the Karnataka special task force (STF) and notorious forest bandit Veerappan and his gang has taken place in Gopinatham forest area bordering Tamil Nadu and Karnataka on January 24 night, highly-placed sources said on January 25.
2 chain-snatchers beaten to death by public in TN
Coimbatore: Two chain-snatchers were lynched to death by the public on January 24 night at Ottakudirai, about 25 km from Erode, police said on January 25.
Central
Digvijay Singh denies having talks with BJP MLA
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh on January 25 said he had not held any talks with Union Minister for Coal and Mines Uma Bharti's elder brother Swami Prasad Lodhi about his joining Congress.
EAST
Train derails near Bhubaneswar, no casualties
Bhubaneswar: The engine of the 8407 Bhubaneswar-Nizamuddin Express got derailed near Kerjeng, about 20 km from Bhubaneswar, on January 25, railway sources said.
WEST
Upgradation of airports in consideration: Hussain
Pune: The Civil Aviation ministry is considering to upgrade airport terminals of the four metropolitan cities and Bangalore and Hyderabad into world class ones, Civil Aviation Minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said.
Guj will be focus of economic development: Modi
Ahmedabad: Expressing a firm resolve to strengthen the foundation for a "modern
Gujarat of 21st Century", Chief Minister Narendra Modi on January 25 said the state would be the "focus of country's economic and industrial development" in days to come.
'Unity, integrity possible by appeasing minorities'
Pune: The unity and integrity of the country could only be best achieved by
pampering and appeasing the minorities, Member of Parliament (MP) and chairman of Kashmir Committee Ram Jethmalani said on January 25.
Mumbai building collapse toll mounts to four
Mumbai: The death toll in the building collapse in Fort area of South Mumbai has
risen to four, with two more persons succumbing to injuries, police said on January 25.
Shinde does a volte-face, forms jumbo ministry
Mumbai: Veering away from his earlier claim of trimming the state Cabinet, new Maharashtra Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on January 25 inducted 53 ministers in the Democratic Front (DF)-government taking the total size of his ministry to 69 as against 58 of the earlier Vilasrao Deshmukh government.
Fire in Bombay Express coach, no casualties
Vadodara: Fire broke out in a sleeper class coach of Vadodara-bound 29 Down Bombay Express train at Sarar village near Vadodara early January 25, official reports said.
NORTH EAST & SIKKIM
Republic Day eve blast injures one in Guwahati
Guwahati: In the continuing sporadic violence by insurgents in the run up to the
Republic Day on January 26, militants exploded a bomb at Sorbhog bazaar in lower
Assam's Barpeta district on January 25 evening, injuring one person.
Tight security in Assam for R-Day celebrations
Guwahati: An unprecedented security blanket has been thrown on Assam in view of
threats of militant attacks on Republic Day on January 26 and the proscribed United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) fanning out to strike vital installations and soft targets.
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