The Indian Express

Tuesday, December 09 1997

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Maran wants FIPB to be scrapped
The Union industry minister Murasoli Maran yesterday called for dismantling the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB). Such a step will help foreign capital reach its destination. India needed to change its inward-looking focus to that of a totally outward looking in order to compete in the changing global scenario, said the minister.

PM cautious; WEF says time's running out
Prime Minister I K Gujral has reiterated the need for India to proceed cautiously on economic reforms. Particularly so considering the collapse of the Mexican economy and the more recent collapse of the ASEAN countries. World Economic Forum (WEF) chief Klaus Schwab, however, has emphasised that India cannot not afford to lose any more time in hurrying up the process.

BJP urges TN clamp down on ISI activities
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation led by the deputy leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha, O Rajagopal, met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi in Chennai on Sunday and handed over a report demanding effective steps to put down the activities of Pakistan's Intelligence Agency (ISI) in the country, particularly in Tamil Nadu. The delegation apprised him about the party's concern over the flare-up of communal violence in parts of the state.

Oppn raps Lankan govt for spoiling diplomatic ties with India

Hill people pin hopes on BJP