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PM talks to Putin on Iran issue
To attend G-8 meeting in Russia
New Delhi, March 5
Ahead of his statement in the Parliament tomorrow on the Iran issue, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh telephoned Russian President Vladimir Putin late last night and discussed the new international crisis in the making.

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New Delhi, March 5
On the eve of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s proposed statement in Parliament on the nuclear agreement with US President George W. Bush, the BJP today charged the UPA government of “surrendering” country’s interests to America on the issue of separating its nuclear plants as for civilian and defence purposes.

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Moscow, March 5
The Nuclear Suppliers Group, comprising top providers of atomic technology, will discuss the issue of nuclear cooperation with India at a meeting at the end of this month following the Indo-US nuclear deal, a Russian Atomic Energy Agency official said here.


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A street vendor sells peacock feathers at a rural fair in Balur, 25 km north of Kolkata, on Sunday. The peacock population is under threat due to habitat destruction, poaching and contamination of its food sources. — AFP photo

Naxal menace: CRPF to have intelligence wing
New Delhi, March 5
Heavy casualty of its men in naxal attacks due to lack of adequate intelligence inputs, has prompted the Central Reserve Police Force to set up its own Intelligence Wing despite the Ministry of Finance turning down its request for financial assistance.

Two officers suspended for Lucknow riots
Lucknow, March 5
Even before the probe report was submitted, the state government has transferred two officers and suspended one on charges of laxity to control Friday’s communal riots. With shops opening and more people visible on the streets life apparently seemed to be returning to normal. In video (28k, 56k)

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Wasim Jaffer plays a shot during the fifth and final day of the first Test match between India and England in Nagpur on Sunday. Jaffer stroked his maiden hundred before the Test ended in an exciting draw.
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Man poisons four kids to death, commits suicide
Jhajjar, March 5
A poverty stricken man committed suicide after poisoning his four children, including three girls, to death in the Modern Industrial Estate at Bahadurgarh here last night. According to information available, Richhapal (38) served poison-mixed food to his son Manish (10) and daughters Dipali (8), Dipti (5) and Doli (3) and then, committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan.

Five killed, 24 injured in grenade blasts
Srinagar, March 5
A CRPF jawan was killed and 24 others were injured in separate grenade explosions at Khanyar here and at Pulwama today. Four persons, including two security personnel, were killed in separate incidents in the state since yesterday.

Australian PM arrives on five-day visit
New Delhi, March 5
Australian Prime Minister John Howard arrived on a five-day state visit to India today. He will have talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tomorrow. In the presence of the two Prime Ministers, a number of agreements will be signed, including an MoU on Customs cooperation, a Trade and Economic Framework.






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