The Indian Express

Friday, August 22 1997

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Krishan Kant sworn in as Vice-President
Krishan Kant was yesterday sworn in as the 10th Vice-President of the country at a brief ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Kant was Andhra Pradesh Governor before his election. He defeated the Akali Dal-BJP candidate Surjit Singh Barnala in a straight contest.

India invites specific proposals from Nepal
India invited specific proposals from Nepal for a review of the 1950 Indo-Nepal treaty of peace and friendship. India favoured changes in the treaty, but Nepal has never officially raised any specific demands despite public posturing in this regard.

Order enforcing sterner act comes too late
Maharashtra chief minister's directive to book dangerous persons under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Slumlords, Bootleggers and Drug offenders Act to contain violence in Mumbai is being seen as a much delayed action in police and bureaucratic circles.

Transfers are no answer to crime fighting: Malhotra

China gives hi-tech aid to Pak

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