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Politics Business Expressions General Sports Leisure States 10 January 1998   CBI accuses Swamy of changing facts The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday informed the Delhi High Court that Subramaniam Swamy had changed facts in the copy of the original complaint filed along with his revision petition against P Chidambaram. The CBI said that these changes were sufficent to ensure that Swamy's revision petition is thrown out. The court has nevertheless granted time to Dr Swamy to explain the improvements made in the copy of the complaint.   Report speaks of strategic US ploy to scuttle Agni The United States is trying to impose fresh export curbs on India that could delay, if not prevent, further development and deployment of the Agni missile. This was revealed in a report in the Journal of Commerce. The report said that the commerce department plans to alter a critical legal definition that could slow down or stop export of a wide-range of high-tech equipment necessary for the Agni programme. Cash strapped Army forced to plod along with old weapons Resource constraints have compelled the Army's hi-tech arm the Air Defence Artillery (ADA) to stretch the life of weapon systems through upgrades. The modernisation thrust would now focus on automation of control and reporting systems. This would enable real time communication of target data for instantaneous engagement. Chinese aid to Pak worries US The United States has expressed concern over China's continued support to Pakistan's missile programme. The US also said that this might disrupt efforts for "rapprochement" between Islamabad and New Delhi. The US also urged China to desist from this policy as it could create further turmoil in an already volatile region.   Clinton to go on an African safari The political upheavals in India have forced US president Bill Clinton to reschedule his proposed trip to India. Clinton will instead be heading for Africa. Clinton is planning to visit South Africa and some other countries in sub-Saharan Africa towards the end of March. Infertility treatment is child's play in liberal United States The United States is fast-emerging as the only option for childless couples to conceive. Though hundreds of thousands of tourists visit the US every year, some come with the sole aim of having a child. America's liberal market for infertility treatments enables infertile couples to buy human sperm or eggs to start a family of their own, often circumventing strict regulations in their own countries.     Internet subscribers face ban   Swamy defrauded the court   Pioneer Jabalpur varsity in criminal hands   KDMC project fails to solve Kalyan's water woes   Mumbai Notes   The passenger was on time, flight left early   No headway in jockey assault case   When wood isn't good   Mumbai Notes   University ad violates UGC norms   ISO 9002 for AI's engg dept   Now a builder kills himself at Warden Rd   Unpaid rent costs BMC dear   Teachers must play the role of an extended family   Mumbai tops list for US visas   BMC razes CM's order, boldly continues demolition drive   Boyzone   Over 1,000 kgs of narcotics destroyed   Reprisal killing   BJP against cutting farmers' subsidies   "Priceless" artifacts stolen from Rashtrapati Bhavan museum   Blast near Delhi police HQ   Quicktakes   World Vignettes   Lifer for Trade Center bomber   UNP shrugs off Govt's ultimatum   Descendants bear cross of regret as war hero's memory comes alive   The Unabomber trial   Children take road safety pledge   One held for selling "medical" degrees   Govt told to hurry up on Bill against quacks   Shekhar to anchor TV show   Sahib   Hospital in mess, VIPs cannot resist limelight   Red tape shunts Dastkar out of Dilli Haat   L-G orders measures to track down blast culprits   Damages ordered for loss of luggage of train passenger   National policy for women soon   `There was a loud bang ...'   Declamation contest held   Chandigarh Newsline   Inter-services co-operation discussed   "Market intelligence by women groups needed"   Pune film institute students garner support, fast goes on   Scooterist hurt in mishap   Chandigarh Newsline   PH employees hold rally over demands   Cycle-rickshaw race in Sec 17 attracts 300 participants   PGI trauma patients shifted to Hari Sarai   City car dealer told to compensate depositor   Defence gallantry awardees back cops   Jogging competition organised for senior citizens   "Protest day" by teachers on Jan 12   Seminar on judicial activism focuses on role of PILs, CBI   AeSI painting contest results   SBI organises meeting of property dealers   Science City man heads for Anandpur Sahib   Voters' list controversy continues to linger   Women present status reports   Forum dismisses complaint of heavy billing   Katia case to be decided before April 24   Lucky wants security cover withdrawn   Burglar, cycle thief held   The Michal mission   Journalist alleges threat by religious body member   Lecturer files suit against termination orders   Tupperware range, Godrej 400 litre fridge launched   Booklet for customers' reference on banking norms released   Electrifying Indo-Russia nuke deal