World Bank may extend $2bn loan to India in 1999-2000
India is likely to get loans totalling about $2 billion from the World Bank in the current fiscal year despite sanctions slapped on the country after its May nuclear tests. An indication to this effect was given by the Indian delegation after its meeting with Bank president James Wolfensohn.

BJP steps up pressure for early elections
The BJP is keeping up pressure on the Election Commission to hold the mid-term poll as early as possible.

Govt plans for DTH services, uniform programming stuck
The dissolution of the Lok Sabha has put cold water on the government's plans to allow direct-to-home television services and introduce a uniform programming and advertising code.

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