Jana offered Cabinet post
However, the BJP president said, 'My personal feeling is there is no necessity for me to join the Cabinet as there are enough talented persons in it'.
INDO-PAK STANDOFF
India puts on hold de-escalatory measures
The move follows Pakistan President Musharraf's interview to 'Newsweek' magazine in which he said he had not promised to permanently end cross-border terror.
Britain eases India travel warning
On Pakistan, however, the advice remained that Britons should leave 'unless they have a compelling reason to stay and similarly have confidence in their security arrangements'.
Armitage to visit India, Pakistan in August
The visit would be some time before the assembly elections in J&K and the national elections in Pakistan, both of which the US is keenly watching.
TEHELKA CASE
Tejpal denies tampering with tapes
The CEO of Tehelka told the Venkataswami Commission that the news portal's defence expose was purely journalistic in nature.
NEIGHBOURHOOD
Pakistan arrests 378 Al Qaeda terrorists
Those captured included 87 Yemenis and seven French nationals. More than 300 of them to US authorities for detention and interrogation., senior defence officials said.
US thanks Pakistan for attacks on Al Qaeda
Ten Pakistani soldiers were killed on Wednesday in a gun battle with suspected Al Qaeda terrorists in the North Western Frontier Province.
OTHER REPORTS
Dhirubhai's health still critical: Anil Ambani
The Reliance patriarch's condition remains critical despite all life support systems in place and expert medical consultation, he said.
Ayodhya issue will top agenda at RSS meet
Members of the Sangh Parivar are, apparently, unhappy with the Vajpayee government's inability to facilitate construction of the Ram temple in
Ayodhya.
Several army corps get new commanders
Sources said the promotions and transfers were routine and had nothing to do with the deployment of forces on the border with Pakistan.
Krishna drops 5 ministers, inducts 9
The ministers dropped were B B Chimmanakatti, A M Hindasgeri, T B Jayachandra, S R Khashappanavar (all Cabinet rank) and minister of state Veerkumar A Patil.
No journey back home for Afghan refugees
All that Afghanistan offers them is dust and rubble. The refugees say they would much rather head for the West, where the quality of life is much better.
GUEST COLUMN
Messrs Musharraf and Arafat
'There will be a limit to how far Israel can go hand in hand with India. Defence? Okay. Offence? Probably not,' says Pinhas Inbari.
BUSINESS
India's biotech sector to touch $1.5 bn by 2007
As much as $90 million of the total revenue of $150 million recorded in 2001-02 by the 150 companies came through exports.
VSNL contacts Worldcom about dues
Worldcom is one of the 85 international partners of VSNL for carriage of calls.
Bimal Jalan gets 2-year extension
Prime Minister Vajpayee cleared the appointment Rakesh Mohan, as deputy governor of the RBI.
Post selloff, no big salary hike for workers
Of all the government companies handed over to the private sector, only the Tatas, who took control of VSNL, have promised to bring salaries on a par with other group companies.
Software industry to earn $5 bn from export
The Wipro chairman said the country was now on a solid path and it was time for consolidation of the achievements.
Delhi government inks pact with BSES, TPC for power distribution
The move had been undertaken with the aim of curtailing power theft, which was causing a huge liability to the government.
MARKET REPORT
Sensex closes with 36-point gain
Bargain-hunters move in to pick up stocks. Tech, auto, steel, pharma stocks attract buying support.
CRICKET
Flintoff slaughters the Lankans
Andy Flintoff guided England to a 44-run victory over Sri Lanka with a match-winning performance in the NatWest Series opener.
SPORTS
Bhupathi, Paes have mixed fortunes
Playing with different partners, Bhupathi won his first round match in the men's doubles while Paes lost his.
FOOTBALL WORLD CUP
Finalists share road to redemption
Nine months ago any thoughts Brazil and Germany were having about the World Cup did not involve a possible meeting in the final but whether they would even qualify for the tournament.
MOVIES
Will Paresh Rawal sing and dance?
How far do unconventional looks and talent take you in Bollywood?
The rare Rahul
A tribute to the composer on his birth anniversary.
NET GUIDE
Teams, not individuals, the stars
Whereas France 98 was all about Zidane and Ronaldo, and USA 94 Baggio and Romario, 2002 has seen the team ethic triumph over talisman.
Could a baby's cry make an army flee?
A new sonic weapon makes use of babies' crying and once aimed at the enemy, will be painful enough to make enemy soldiers run.
Auto makers
Ten big Indian brands on the roads.
'Separatists should prove their representative character'
Maj Gen Ashok Mehta: A kingdom under siege
Who's investigating the investigators?