Modi summoned on riots, Congress wants him to go
Hindustan Times
The 2002 Gujarat riots returned to haunt Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday when a Supreme Court-appointed investigation team summoned him for questioning on March 21. The Congress immediately asked him to step down. …
Gujarat leader Modi to be questioned over deadly riotsBBC News
Gujarat riots: Modi summoned before SITTimes of India
Gujarat riots: Modi summoned by Supreme Court panelNDTV.com
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'US has no better friend than Israel'
Jerusalem Post
US Vice President Joe Biden tried to put the furor over announcement of plans to build 1600 units in Ramat Shlomo behind him, saying during a speech Thursday at Tel Aviv University that he condemned the move because …
He also stressed that the United States had "no better friend than Israel".BBC News
Biden urges speedy peace processAljazeera.net
Israeli construction plans irk Biden, PalestiniansCNN International
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Afghanistan welcomes Pakistani role in peace talks
The Associated Press
ISLAMABAD — Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Thursday that Pakistan has a key role to play in peace talks with the Taliban, a possible attempt to quash speculation that his government was trying to sideline its neighbor. Pakistan has offered to help …
Afghanistan and Pakistan Pledge CooperationNew York Times
We don't want proxy wars in Afghanistan, Karzai saysReuters
Afghanistan welcomes Pak role in peace talksThe Hindu
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UN Secretary-General asks IPCC to go under the scanner
Indian Express
The decision comes in the wake of the report which erroneously claimed that Himalayan glaciers would melt away by 2035. The United Nations has launched an independent review of the functioning of its top climate change body IPCC, which has come under …
Independent body to review climate panelAFP
Panel Will Review UN Climate WorkNew York Times
Review of UN panel's report on climate change won't reexamine errorsWashington Post
The Guardian -NDTV.com -USA Today
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Major hunt for Maoists in Jharkhand, West Bengal
Sify
/Kolkata, March 11 (IANS) Backed by air cover, security forces Thursday pursued Maoists in eight districts of West Bengal and Jharkhand in a major crackdown, seizing a huge quantity of arms and destroying concealed rebel camps in thick forests. …
Jharkhand, West Bengal launch major hunt for MaoistsHindustan Times
Alienate Maoists from people: PrasadDaily News & Analysis
Animal rights group sees red over Maoists' 'kill dogs' callTimes of India
Press Trust of India -Indian Express -indiablooms
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CBI comes to Lalu's rescue
Daily News & Analysis
New Delhi: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad, who feared hostility from the CBI after he withdrew support to the UPA government on the issue of women's quota in parliament, was relieved on Monday when the agency stood by him in the Supreme …
Lalu gets big reprieve in corruption case, courtesy CBINDTV.com
CBI stands by Lalu Yadav, opposes Bihar govt plea in DA case in SCTimes of India
Cong-Lalu deal: No-trust move put on holdIBNLive.com
The Hindu -BreakingNewsOnline.
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Students' release ordered
The Hindu
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has ordered the release of four students of the UP Sainik School here, who were arrested on Monday for squirting coloured liquid on a hoarding of hers during Holi festivities. The students appeared in the UP board …
Ex-gratia for Pratapgarh stampede victims by UP govtIBNLive.com
Class 12 boys held for spraying Maya poster with Holi colours, CM asks whyIndian Express
Mayawati finally declares relief for stampede victimsSify
NetIndian -Times of India -Oneindia
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No advisory was issued to Indians in Afghanistan, says Ministry
The Hindu
NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday asserted that its commitment to development partnership with Afghanistan remained undiluted and refuted reports that it planned to scale-down its presence in that country. External Affairs Ministry spokesman Vishnu Prakash …
India wary but won't scale down Afghanistan opsTimes of India
Afghan securityCalcutta Telegraph
India not winding up Afghanistan operationsSify
Daily Pioneer -NDTV.com -NetIndian
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PCB's volte-face; says no life ban for Younis, Yousuf
Hindustan Times
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has done a volte-face on the life ban imposed on former captain Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf, saying no such action has been taken. Pakistan's cricket authorities on Wednesday morning banned Younis and …
PCB action evokes mixed reactionsTimes of India
Pakistan ban Yousuf and KhanBBC News
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Govt rescues women's reservation bill, risks future
Hindustan Times
Mulayam Singh Yadav and Lalu Prasad, the two strong opponents of the women's bill, said they were "as of now" not considering the issue of bringing a no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha, saying they did not have the numbers for it. …
Congress suspends Sadhu YadavThe Hindu
SP, RJD get cold feet after threatening GovtIBNLive.com
Yadavs won't bring in no confidence motionZee News
Press Trust of India -Oneindia -KolkataObserver.com
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