The Indian Express

Monday, August 18 1997

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Govt set for Star Wars over its ex-staff working for Murdoch
The Union government is preparing for a showdown with Star TV whose controversial bureaucrat-turned-CEO, Rathi Kant Basu, has been ordered to quit for not seeking mandatory official clearance for his post-retirement job with the Murdoch Company.

Sikhs held in London, bid on visiting Punjab Minister feared
Two men of Indian origin have been charged with conspiracy to murder and possession of firearms with intent to endanger life. The two were among three arrested in the London area on Wednesday 13 August under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. There was speculation that the police operation may centre on the visit of Punjab minister Capt Kanwaljit Singh earlier this month.

Ultras strike again in Valley after a lull
Even as Independence Day passed off without any violence in the Valley, an activist of the ruling National Conference (NC) and two girls were among eight people killed in separate incidents yesterday.

S'pore rejects CBI plea in Indian Bank case

Arafat for boycott of Israeli goods

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