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Tuesday, February 18, 2003
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Divestment policy irreversible: PresidentNEW DELHI, FEB. 17.The President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, today endorsed the controversial Kelkar Committee's reports on direct and indirect tax regimes and also said the Government's public sector disinvestment policy was ... 
Polish PM plays down divisions in Europe on Iraq issueNEW DELHI, FEB. 17. Poland does not like any division of Europe — between old and new. "Europe did not overcome divisions to be divided again. We have to maintain unity,'' says Poland's Prime Minister, Leszek Miller, here on a visit. ... Why are we silent? NEW DELHI, FEB. 17. Last weekend, the major capitals of the world witnessed massive protests against the proposed American war on Iraq. Curiously, India has yet to stage any massive demonstration of any kind, though our leaders and political ... Joint session ends abruptly NEW DELHI, FEB. 17. The joint session of Parliament came to an abrupt halt today when the Vice-President, Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, staggered while reading a Hindi translation of the President's speech. The sudden sight of the tall and ramrod ... Opposition to take up U.P. situation, Ayodhya NEW DELHI, FEB. 17. The Opposition parties, displaying a new-found spirit of accommodation, have agreed to prioritise, the twin issues of the situation prevailing in Uttar Pradesh and the Ayodhya imbroglio. Adjournment notices on both these ... Fernandes for hike in defence budget NEW DELHI, FEB. 17.The Defence Ministry would be seeking a hike in the defence budget for the coming fiscal year, despite the likelihood of not being able to fully utilise the outlay for the current year. Speaking to newsmen here today, the ... Other Stories
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