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Peace chantings, bandh on Godhra anniversary
Majority community members held chantings, 'yagna' and morning prayers for peace on February 27 morning amidst tight security, marking the first anniversary of Godhra train carnage, even as Shiv Sena-sponsored bandh evoked partial response.
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PARLIAMENT
Ayodhya: Oppn singles out Vajpayee for attack
New Delhi: Opposition in the Lok Sabha on February 27 made a scathing attack on the government for its latest moves on Ayodhya issue and on Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) for its "provocative" stand, even as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made a strong plea for an initiative from Parliament to resolve the contentious issue.
Highlights of pre-Budget Economic Survey 2003
New Delhi: Following are the highlights of the pre-Budget Economic Survey 2002-03.
Survey outlines agenda for pushing up growth
New Delhi: Stung by the falling 4.4 per cent growth this fiscal, the pre-Budget
Economic Survey on February 27 endorsed Kelkar Panel recommendations on tax reforms, besides a cut in subsidies and interest rates to deal with mounting and worrying fiscal deficit.
NATIONAL
Afghan President Karzai to arrive tomorrow
New Delhi: Afghan President Hamid Karzai will arrive in New Delhi on February 28 on a three-day visit, mainly aimed at carrying forward the new intensity in bilateral relations.
Bangladesh a den of ISI activities, says BJP
New Delhi: Seeking deportation of illegal immigrants, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on February 27 said Bangladesh has become a den of Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) activities.
Jaswant to present Union Budget tomorrow at 11:00 hrs
New Delhi: Finance Minister Jaswant Singh will present Union Budget for 2003-04 in Parliament at 11:00 hours (IST) on February 28, it was officially announced on February 27.
Centre allows Hindus, Muslims to worship at Bhojshala
New Delhi: In a bid to set at rest the controversy surrounding the Bhojshala-Kamaal Maula mosque in Dhar in Madhya Pradesh, the Centre has allowed Hindus to worship on Tuesdays and Muslims to offer Friday prayers.
India, US agree to expand nuclear co-operation
New Delhi: Giving a new fillip to bilateral nuclear ties in the aftermath of the 1998 Pokhran tests, India and the United States have agreed to expand their co-operation on safety issues by including two major aspects of licence renewal and risk-informed regulation in its ambit.
Muslim leader backs Legislation on Ram temple
New Delhi: A prominent Muslim leader on February 27 supported any "unanimous" Parliamentary Legislation to build the Ram temple and said Muslims were open to discussing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s idea of even gifting the "disputed site" to Hindus but not at the point of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP)'s bayonet.
BJP working on aggressive multi-fold strategy: Naidu
New Delhi: Targeting 300 seats in the 2004 Lok Sabha polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is working on an aggressive multi-fold strategy to expand its base and spread awareness about the party's ideology on national issues besides making Vajpayee government listen to needs and grievances of party cadres.
Smuggling: BSF, BDR exchange fire across border
Kolkata: The Border Security Force (BSF) and the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) traded fire for five hours at Piyasbari in Malda district of West Bengal from 3:30 am (IST) on February 27 after smugglers with camels fled into Bangladesh from Indian territory, a top police official said.
German President to visit India from March 2
New Delhi: German President Johannes Rau will pay a five-day visit to India from March 2 and his deliberations with Indian leadership are expected to include Iraq crisis, besides the bilateral ties.
Namibia favours permanent UNSC seat for India
New Delhi: Namibia on February 27 supported India's candidature for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying New Delhi will make "tangible contribution" to the world body.
SC permits all Hinduja brothers to go abroad till May 2
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on February 27 allowed all the three Hinduja brothers, facing trial in the Bofors pay-off case, to go abroad simultaneously till May 2.
KASHMIR
7 Hurriyat leaders held for bypoll protest plans
Srinagar: In a pre dawn swoop, police on February 26 arrested senior separatist
Hurriyat Conference leaders Javed Ahmad Mir and Khalil Mohammad Khalil, who had
planned to protest holding of bypoll to Pampore Assembly constituency in Jammu and Kashmir.
NORTH
Seven independents pledge support to Mayawati
Lucknow: On the eve of the crucial session of the state Assembly, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati got a shot in the arm with seven independent Legislators on February 27 pledging their support to her government and seeking recognition as a separate group.
SOUTH
K'taka commerce bodies welcome Railway Budget
Bangalore: Commerce and industry bodies in Karnataka on February 26 welcomed the initiatives on the safety front and introduction of new trains in the Railway Budget.
Central
Centre has modified Bhojshala suggestions: Singh
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh on February 27 said the Centre has made two minor modifications in the state government's recommendations on the opening of Bhojshala in Dhar and sent it back to him for consideration.
EAST
Extremists blow up railway station in Jharkhand
Daltonganj: Suspected extremists on February 26 blasted Koshiyara railway station in Jharkhand's Palamu district and removed fishplates near it, disrupting train traffic for over five hours, police said.
WEST
Blast case accused remanded to judicial custody
Mumbai: Prime accused in 1993 bomb blast case Ejaz Mohammed Sharif alias Ejaz Pathan was remanded to judicial custody by a special court on February 27.
SENSEX opens low, remains trapped in narrow range
Mumbai: The SENSEX opened lower and remained trapped in an extremely narrow range at early stages on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on February 27 as the US continued its war rhetoric driving investors more cautious.
NORTH EAST & SIKKIM
UP-Kanchanjunga Express derails, no casualties
Guwahati: The engine of the 5657 UP-Kanchanjunga Express derailed on February 27 between Bhaluka Road and Milangarh station under Katihar division but no casualty or injury was reported, North East Frontier Railway sources said.
Nagaland poll violence toll 4, re-poll tomorrow
Kohima: Two women were killed in police firing in Nagaland's Zunheboto district on February 26 night, taking the toll in violence during polling to the 60-member Assembly in the state to four, as returning officers recommended re-poll in 41 polling booths, official sources said.
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