The Indian Express

Monday, July 7 1997

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Hatf missile unlikely to spur arms race: Experts
The test firing of Hatf-III by Pakistan does call for a "measured response" from India but it is not likely to kick off a missile race in the sub-continent, defence experts here say. Experts said this was evident from the "calm and considered" reaction of both India and Pakistan to the reported test firing of the new Pakistani missile.

Laloo, Front help Kesri grow stronger and dream of power
It is a "win-win" situation for Sitaram Kesri after the split in the Janata Dal. But the Congress president seems to be positioning himself more for a post-election bid to power at the head of a non-BJP alliance rather than for another bid in the eleventh Lok Sabha which seems difficult given its political configuration.

Whip on Presidential poll tantamounts to threat:EC
Political parties cannot issue whip to members directing them to cast vote for a particular candidate in the Presidential election. "This would tantamount to exercising undue influence," said Election Commissioner GVG Krishnamurthy yesterday.

Ex-envoy to Sweden says Rajiv was bribed in Bofors gun deal

Hun Sen tightens grip on Phnom Penh

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