New Delhi changeover may choke Indo-US talks
The majesty of parliamentary democracy or the mess of coalition politics? From admiring the former, the Clinton administration is now beginning to despair at the latter as the prospects of putting Indo-US relations on the high road are once again stalled by the turbulent events in New Delhi.

President refuses to interfere in row over senior Army official
President KR Narayanan has declined to intervene in the controversy involving former prime minister HD Deve Gowda and the Army chief over the former's remarks during the no-confidence debate.

Tension on Indo-Bangla border as 7 die in firing
Tension mounted in the usually peaceful Indo-Bangla border as troops across exchanged fire killing atleast seven persons including four securitymen -- two each on either side Monday night.

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