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India urges creation of a global space force
India has given a call for creation of a global space force for preventing it from being used for geopolitical conflicts and to protect satellites and other space assets, Lok Sabha was informed on March 12.
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PARLIAMENT
India has developed its own cryogenic engine: PM
New Delhi: Ahead of India's plans for its first flight of the Geostationary Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) powered by a home-made cryogenic engine next year, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on March 12 said the country has been successful in acquiring the engine technology.
US magazine apologises for hurting Indian feelings
New Delhi: The US magazine 'Maxim' has apologised for carrying an alleged "humour" piece depicting a man beating up an image of Mahatma Gandhi in its February issue, the Lok Sabha was told on March 12.
Pakistan gets six times more US aid than India
New Delhi: The US aid to India is only about one-sixth of the amount earmarked for Pakistan and its military aid for Islamabad is $ 3.56 million from 2002 to 2004, the Lok Sabha was informed on March 12.
'Male MPs cannot talk on crime against women'
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Chairman Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on March 12 became a hit with women members after he declared that no male members would be allowed to ask supplementaries on a question on atrocities on women.
Govt competent to take decisions on fighting terror
New Delhi: Government on March 12 asserted in the Lok Sabha that it was competent to take all decisions by itself to fight the scourge of terrorism and "does not need the green signal from anyone".
Unilateral action on Iraq not to be allowed: PM
New Delhi: Voicing India's stiff opposition to any unilateral military action
against Iraq, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on March 12 said in Parliament the option of permitting more time to facilitate a decision within the UN framework should be given a chance.
Kashmiri pandits won't be forced to return: Advani
New Delhi: Asserting Kashmiri pandits living in camps in Jammu or in Delhi will not be forced to return to the valley, Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani on March 12 told Rajya Sabha that two places in Kashmir have been identified for rehabilitating the migrants.
NATIONAL
India denies US offered it a piece of Iraq pie
New Delhi: India on March 12 denied news reports suggesting that the US has offered it a piece of Iraq pie after the ouster of President Saddam Hussein if New Delhi holds its counsel in the event of an attack on Baghdad.
Terror outfits JeM, HuA change names: Pak media
New Delhi: Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Harkat-ul-Ansar (HuA), who are active militant organisations in Jammu and Kashmir, have renamed themselves as Khaddam-ul-Islam and Jamiat-ul-Ansar respectively.
Jethmalani to talk to PoK leader on Kashmir issue
New Delhi: The Ram Jethmalani-led unofficial Kashmir Committee will on March 14 discuss with Pak-occupied Kashmir (PoK) leader Sardar Abdul Qayyum the prospects of a Northern Ireland type solution for the Kashmir problem as suggested by former US President Bill Clinton.
No time limit for procurement of AJT: Fernandes
New Delhi: Government on March 12 said it would not be possible to lay down a time limit for a major procurement project such as Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Hurriyat trying the 'Irish' approach on JK issue
New Delhi: In what could be seen as a new approach of Hurriyat Conference, it is attempting to drum up diplomatic support for a consensus on a peace process similar to that of Northern Ireland in resolving the Kashmir dispute.
'Mishandling of IT professionals not deliberate'
New Delhi: Terming the incident involving Indian IT professions in Kuala Lumpur as the "most unfortunate", Malaysia on March 12 said it was not a "deliberate" action and hoped to ascertain facts in a couple of days.
Top JeM commander killed in encounter in Noida
New Delhi: A top commander of Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit was
killed in an encounter with a joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and Noida
Police in Noida, adjoining Delhi, in the wee hour of March 12.
KASHMIR
Militants attack telephone exchanges in Srinagar
Srinagar: Militants carried out grenade attacks on security personnel guarding telephone exchanges while a Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist was killed in an encounter in Kashmir valley since March 11 night, official sources said on March 12.
NORTH
BJP issues show-cause notice to Shanta Kumar
New Delhi: In the first action against indiscipline in the wake of electoral drubbing in Himachal Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on March 12 issued a show-cause notice to Rural Development Minister Shanta Kumar for remarks made against the party government that lost in the polls.
Prominent SIMI leader arrested by Delhi Police
New Delhi: A prominent leader of banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) has been arrested by Delhi Police.
BSP rally on April 14 will expose SP, Cong: Maya
Lucknow: Stepping up the offensive to counter tape controversy, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on March 12 said BSP (Bahujan Samaj Party) will hold a rally in Lucknow on April 14 targeting Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress for their political "conspiracy" against her for allegedly asking BSP lawmakers to divert a portion of constituency development fund to party fund.
Ayodhya excavation begins amidst boycott, fears
Ayodhya: The excavation process at the acquired land in Ayodhya to find whether a temple existed beneath the demolished structure began on March 12 morning amidst a boycott by the main plaintiff in the title suit, even as other Muslim leaders raised fears of manipulation.
HC orders survey before Ayodhya excavation
Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court on March 11 ordered that a general survey of the acquired land in Ayodhya be conducted before the commencement of the excavation work on March 12.
SOUTH
Mysore court set to create history in NRI case
Mysore: A court in Mysore is all set to create a techno-legal history with witnesses overseas being cross-examined by making use of the audio-visual linkage.
Antony govt unleashing terror against media: BJP
Sulthan Bathery (Kerala): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Kerala unit on March 12 charged the Antony government with "unleashing a reign of terror" against media in the state and said the "situation is worse than what it was during Emergency".
41 detained fishermen released by Sri Lanka
Rameswaram: Forty one fishermen, who had been detained by the Sri Lankan government after they were abducted from mid sea by fishermen of the island nation, were released on March 11 evening, official sources said.
Central
'BJP should ask what has Cong done in MP in 10 yrs'
Bhopal: Union Food and Civil Supply Minister and Janata Dal (U) president Sharad Yadav on March 12 charged the Opposition BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) in Madhya Pradesh with not doing anything to ask the Congress in the state what its government had done during its 10-year rule.
EAST
Yet another gang-rape reported in West Bengal
Kolkata: The wife of a jailed Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) panchayat member was gang-raped at a village in South 24 Parganas district, as the West Bengal Women's Commission on March 12 said that it was sending its own team to investigate the February 22 gang-rape of a Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPM) mahila committee member at Ghoksadanga in Cooch Behar district.
No headway in Abu Salem's extradition: CBI
Kolkata: There has not been any headway in the extradition of underworld don Abu Salem to India from Portugal, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director P C Sharma said on March 12.
WEST
Selling in select heavyweight down at initial stage
Mumbai: Fresh selling in select heavyweight at initial stages led the benchmark to resume lower on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on March 12, following a profit-booking by wary operators after overnight brief rally.
NORTH EAST & SIKKIM
2 NDFB militants killed in encounter in Assam
Guwahati: Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants moving from across the border in Bhutan to carry out subversive activities were killed by the Army during an encounter on March 12 in Lower Assam's Bongaigaon district.
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