From Moscow to Delhi: 16 N-reactors
Gorshkov delivery by 2012 end; key defence, aviation deals sealed
New Delhi, March 12

Demonstrating the solidity of their strategic relationship to the world, India and Russia today sealed multi-billion dollars deals in key areas like defence, nuclear energy, diamond, petroleum and aviation as Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Moscow’s support to Delhi in its fight against terrorism.	President Pratibha Patil with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in New Delhi on Friday. Tribune photo: Mukesh Aggarwal
Nation page: Af-Pak terror poses threat to world: Putin

India plans ‘secure’ complex in Kabul
New Delhi, March 12
Undeterred by the recent attacks on Indians in Kabul, the Union government has decided to set up a secure residential complex for its 4,000-odd employees there. Also, a contingent of 40 ITBP commandos would be leaving for Afghanistan tomorrow to beef up the security of their fellow nationals. Besides this, India has plans to send a high-level team for reviewing the overall security scenario.

Permanent commission: HC sides with women
They’re on a par with male officers, tells Centre
New Delhi, March 12
In a path-breaking judgement, the Delhi High Court today directed the Centre to offer within two months Permanent Commission (PC) to Short Service Commissioned (SSC) women officers of the Air Force and the Army at par with male SSC officers with all consequential benefits, including promotion.

Seven blasts rock Lahore, 45 killed
Taliban terrorists on Friday struck Lahore with two near-simultaneous suicide attacks targeting the Army in cantonment area killing 45 persons, including 10 soldiers, and injuring 100 others.

Suspended SP members meet Ansari
New Delhi, March 12
All four suspended Rajya Sabha members of SP have met Chairman Hamid Ansari and apologised for their unruly behaviour on Monday over the Women’s Reservation Bill, a move that could pave the way for revocation of their suspension.

Editorial: All-party talks welcome
Nation page: Passage of Women’s Bill fulfills Rajiv’s vision: Sonia

Media-Politician Nexus
‘Paid news got Telugu dailies Rs 350 cr
Hyderabad, March 12,
The ‘paid news’ syndrome was rampant in Andhra Pradesh during last year’s general elections with several Telugu dailies allegedly raking in a whopping Rs 350 crore by publishing advertisements disguised as news stories. 
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