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Verma regrets misuse of his 'Hinduism' verdict
Asserting that there was nothing wrong in the words "Hindu, Hinduism and hindutva" and that he was proud to be a "Hindu", former chief justice of India (CJI) J S Verma, however, said he regretted that his judgement on Hinduism is being "misconstructed and misused" by the present day politicians.
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NATIONAL
Govt pleads SC to lift ban on religious activity
New Delhi: Government has filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking lifting of the stay order prohibiting any religious activity in the 77-acre of land acquired by the government after the demolition of the Babri Masjid.
FMs of India, Bangla to discuss immigrants' issue
Kolkata: Foreign Ministers of India and Bangladesh will shortly discuss the issue of stranded illegal immigrants on the Indo-Bangla border, Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani said on February 5 after a meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharya.
'BJP rakes up Ayodhya whenever polls are around'
New Delhi: Congress on February 5 accused BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) and Sangh Parivar of raking up the Ayodhya issue whenever elections are around and asserted that party would not allow them to succeed in their "design to divide" people to get political mileage out of it.
Bangla turns down India's offer on verification
New Delhi: Even as tensions remained high, Bangladesh on February 5 turned down India's offer for joint verification of 213 Bangladeshi nationals stranded on 'zero line' on the border with West Bengal.
India dedicates METSAT to Kalpana's memory
New Delhi: Paying tributes to the memory of Astronaut Kalpana Chawla, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on February 5 announced that METSAT, the meteorological research satellite, will be renamed after her.
Army Chief chairs meeting of top officials of EC
New Delhi: With tension running high on the Indo-Bangladesh border, Army Chief Gen N C Vij on February 5 flew to Calcutta and chaired a meeting of top officials of the Eastern Command (EC).
VHP warns of 'people's movement' on Ayodhya issue
New Delhi: Mounting pressure on the Centre on the Ayodhya issue, VHP (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) on February 5 threatened to launch a "people's movement" if the government failed to allow work on the construction of Ram temple on the acquired land in Ayodhya by February 23.
PM asks K'taka, TN to help solve Cauvery row
New Delhi: Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on February 5 appealed to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to help find a lasting solution to the sharing of Cauvery waters "through mutual understanding and spirit of accommodation" and in overall national interests.
Bangla deploys additional BDR forces on border
New Delhi: Amidst tension running high on the border with West Bengal, Bangladesh has moved "some reinforcement" of its border guards with Border Security Force (BSF) on February 5 saying its has taken "precautionary measures".
Security breach: Court martial against 2 Armymen
New Delhi: Taking serious note of the "breach of security" during the full
mobilisation against Pakistan in 2002, Army has initiated court martial proceedings against two senior officers for "inadvertently" giving out battle plans of an armoured regiment based in the Chhamb sector.
Depleting water table cause for concern: PM
New Delhi: Voicing serious concern over the depleting water table, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on February 5 said there was an urgent need to end the indiscriminate exploitation of ground water and asked the states to legislate on the issue.
Ansari sentenced to 10 years jail under TADA
New Delhi: A designated court on February 5 sentenced sitting Member of Parliament (MLA) of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari to 10 years imprisonment, after he was convicted under Terrorists and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) and also imposed a fine of Rs five lakh on him.
Shankaracharya meets Christian evangelist
New Delhi: On the second day of his peace mission in the capital, Kanchi Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati on February 5 sought to remove misgivings on the contentious issue of conversions at a meeting with evangelist Paul Dinakaran.
India okays Ukraine legal assistance treaty
New Delhi: A mutual legal assistance treaty to combat terrorism and criminal activities between India and Ukraine on February 4 received approval of the government, making it the 14th such accord to be signed with various countries.
KASHMIR
Pak troops target villages, woman killed in firing
Jammu: Pakistani troops continued to resort to mortar shelling on civilian areas and forward Defence locations along the line of control (LoC) since February 4 night killing a woman in Poonch sector, official sources said on February 5.
Security forces kill 3 LeT ultras in Jammu
Jammu: Security forces gunned down three ultras, including two belonging to the Lashker-e-Toiba outfit, in two separate incidents in Doda and Rajouri districts of Jammu division, official sources said.
NORTH
Mayawati has directed mafia don to kill me: Raja
Lucknow: Jailed independent MLA Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya on February 5 alleged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has given a contract to a mafia don to eliminate him.
SOUTH
India to test Agni-III with 3000 kms range: Aatre
Bangalore: India is planning to test its Agni-III missile with a range of 3000 kms this year, scientific advisor to Defence Minister Dr V K Aatre said.
BJP wants govt to remove legal hurdles in Ayodhya
Hyderabad: As Ayodhya peace issue gains momentum with Kanchi Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati's fresh initiative, the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) on February 5 urged the Centre to remove 'all legal hurdles' in handing over the 'undisputed land' at Ayodhya to Ram Janambhoomi Nyas to facilitate construction of temple.
Govt on the verge of deciding on AJT: Fernandes
Bangalore: Government was on the "threshold" of taking a decision on purchasing the much awaited Advanced Jet Trainers (AJT)s, Defence Minister George Fernandes said on February 5.
India keen on global tie-ups on Defence products
Bangalore: Defence Minister George Fernandes on February 5 said India is keen to forge international collaborations, as it is now planning to embark on creating a Defence industrial base capable of producing world-class equipment, at highly competitive prices.
Brazilian co to sign defence pact with India
Bangalore: Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer expects to sign a deal with the Indian government to sell six Legacy executive transport jets, believed to be valued at in the region of $ 130 million in the next two months, company officials indicated.
EAST
Bangla immigrants return on own volition: BSF
Satgachi (WB): In a dramatic turn of events, the 213 stranded Bangladeshis at Satgachi on Indo-Bangla border entered Bangladesh late on February 4 night following a softening of attitude by the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR).
WEST
Prime accused in Ghatkopar blast case confesses
Mumbai: In a dramatic turn of events in the Ghatkopar bomb blast case, prime accused and suspected SIMI (Students Islamic Movement of India) activist Imran Rehman on February 5 made a voluntary confession before a Magistrate.
NORTH EAST & SIKKIM
Mizoram CM makes minor changes in Cabinet
Aizawal: Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on February 5 made minor changes in his Council of Ministers to revamp the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) to face the coming state Assembly polls scheduled to held in the end of the year.
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