The Indian Express

Thursday, November 13 1997

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Fast-track clearance for Fiat, Skoda
The Maharashtra cabinet has approved sites for two giant automobile projects - Fiat and Skoda. It has set up a high-powered committee to clear mega projects and cleared major incentives for new industries in the backward Vidarbha and Marathwada regions.

Aircraft carriers may take off for Gulf
The Pentagon is ready to quickly move additional aircraft carriers and warships into the Gulf if needed in the confrontation with Iraq, according to US Defense Secretary William Cohen. Meanwhile, Iraq turned away UN arms inspectors for the ninth day in a row and threatened to shoot down the US U-2 spy plane if the current mediation talks at the UN fail.

Killing of four US citizens linked to Kasi trial
Four Americans and their Pakistani driver were gunned down in Karachi yesterday apparently in retaliation to the conviction of a Pakistani by a US court. Meanwhile, Pakistan has launched an urgent diplomatic exercise to repair the damage caused due to the killing.

Dissident Punjab Congmen seek Delhi's nod for rally

LTTE's India links were far more dubious than are made out to be