Pak doors open for Indian goods

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Nov 15: After granting the most favoured nation (MFN) status, Pakistan has decided to move from a "positive" to "negative list" trade regime with India by February 2012, it was announced Tuesday."The consultation process on devising the negative list is almost complete. A small negative More

Step towards regional integration: US

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Washington, Nov 15: Stating that it is “very encouraged” by the recent positive meeting between Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan, the US has contended that improvement in relationship between the two neighbours enhances prospects for regional integration of South Asia.“The recent progress More

‘Good breakthrough, expect no miracles’

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Nov 15: Terming the recent thaw in India-Pakistan relations as a “positive sign” and a “good breakthrough”, Defence Minister AK Antony Tuesday said one should not expect a “miracles” out of it.“At the moment we find positive signs in relations with Pakistan in areas of economic cooperation More

OMAR SIGNS OFF AFTER MEETING ARMY CHIEF

ANIL ANAND

New Delhi, Nov 15: Seeking to build bridges with the army top brass after his stringent reaction early this month that “no was not an option to withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA),” in the face of stiff resistance to his proposal by the armed forces, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah More

Antony consults service chiefs

New Delhi, Nov 15: Defence Minister AK Antony on Tuesday reviewed the overall security situation in the country at a meeting with the three services chiefs.Antony was given a detailed assessment at the monthly meeting chaired by him, sources said.Besides Army chief General V K Singh, Navy More

AFSPA debate a ploy: Mehbooba

‘Chief Minister Spends Maximum Time In Saving His Chair’

RAJEEV SHARMA

Jammu, Nov 15: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday lashed out at the Chief Minister for ‘diverting the public attention’ from alleged custodial killing of National Conference worker Haji Muhammad Yousuf by raking up the issue of partial revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA More

Third Front buzz unites NC, Cong

‘Conspiracy To Divide Kashmiris, It Will Be A Damp Squib’

JAVAID MALIK

Srinagar, Nov 15: The likely emergence of the Third Front on Jammu and Kashmir’s political scene has evoked sharp response from ruling coalition partners, National Conference and Congress. NC termed it as “another ploy” to divide the state’s people, while Congress believes that any such move would More

Naxalism biggest threat to internal security: PC

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Raipur, Nov 15: Calling Maoists the “biggest threat” to the country’s internal security, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram Tuesday said anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh seemed to be losing momentum though incidents of ultra-Left violence have come down."Even though the Naxal-related incidents More

Petrol price cut by Rs 2.22 per litre

To Sell At Rs 71.25 In Valley

IANS/PTI

New Delhi, Nov 15: India’s fuel retailers Tuesday cut petrol prices by Rs 1.85 per litre, excluding state taxes and levies, which should make its price cheaper by Rs 2.22 per litre in the national capital, bringing some relief to vehicle owners.According to official sources, the new prices of More

Wildfire triggers landmine blasts on LoC

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Jammu, Nov 15: A wildfire which started in Pakistan administered Kashmir triggered explosions of seven landmines along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district after it spread to this side, Army officials said here on Tuesday.The blaze spread to this side of the LoC in the forward belt of Mendhar More

Eid-e-Ghadeer celebrated

Srinagar: Eid-e-Ghadeer was celebrated by the Shia community across the Valley on Tuesday.  In this connection, Anjuman Shari-e-Shian organized special prayer meetings at various places including More

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