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Let us celebrate and strengthen our Indianness: PM
"We need to affirm and promote that true understanding of Hindutva which is forward looking, not one that seeks to take us back... "

Kalam greets people for new year
NEW DELHI, DEC. 31. The President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, today greeted the people on the eve of the new year, wishing his compatriots a happy, healthy and prosperous 2003. In his message to the citizens, the President reflected upon his recent ...

India to test indigenous missiles soon
NEW DELHI, DEC. 31.India will soon conduct tests of several indigenously developed missiles including a short-range version of the lethal Agni ballistic missile, said the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief, V.K. ...

Musharraf's statement vindicates India's stand
NEW DELHI, DEC. 31.The Bharatiya Janata Party today took serious note of the Pakistan President, Pervez Musharraf's disclosure that he had conveyed to India his country's intention not to hesitate to use nuclear weapons if the Indian troops ...

Law panel for sweeping changes in arrest laws
NEW DELHI, DEC. 31.The Law Commission has recommended sweeping changes in the criminal laws governing arrest to strike a balance between the liberty of the citizen and societal interest for the maintenance of peace and law and order. The ...

Not returning to politics: Amitabh
JAISALMER, DEC 31. Bollywood superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, says there is no question of returning to politics as he was ``unsuited'' for it. ``I have already played the game of politics. I left it by conceding defeat. There is no question of ...

Bail for Ayoob Ali Khan
HYDERABAD, DEC. 31. Ayoob Ali Khan, who was deported by the U.S. Government to Delhi two days ago following his acquittal in the 9/11 attack case, was granted bail here today after he surrendered before the 2nd Metropolitan Magistrate of Nampally ...