Forget Kashmir, worry about your own survival: Krishna to Pak
Chidanand Rajghatta, TNN, Sep 29, 2010, 07.35pm IST
Forget J&K, worry about your own survival: Krishna to Pak
WASHINGTON: Forget Kashmir, worry about your own survival. This was the blunt message India's external affairs minister SM Krishna gave Pakistan after Islamabad's familiar rhetoric on Kashmir at the United Nations through its foreign minister SM Qureshi scuttled an expected meeting between the two.
In some of the sharpest language emanating from India, the normally affable Krishna taunted Pakistan and its representative for using the Kashmir issue as a "ploy" to deflect attention from its parlous internal situation arising from governance issues related to home-grown terrorism and the recent floods.
Pakistan, Krishna suggested, ratcheted up the Kashmir issue whenever things were going well for India or going badly for Pakistan in a "pattern" that had been going on for sixty-plus years.
Indeed, for three days preceding Krishna's response, Qureshi cranked up rhetoric on Kashmir in a throwback to the 1990s, including at a UN address in which he demanded that Kashmiris should be allowed to exercise their right of self- determination "through a free, fair and impartial plebiscite under the United Nations auspices" and referred to human rights abuses in Kashmir. Earlier, he also sought US intervention in the matter.
Krishna's terse response, in which he pointedly referred to the "Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir," included telling an Asia Society audience that New Delhi had held many referendums in the state in form of universally recognized elections, an oblique dig at the military dominated neighbor.
In an earlier comment, Krishna had said Pakistan should "vacate" the part of Kashmir it occupies (as called for by the UN resolution), a point that New Delhi seldom makes, but seems to have been provoked into remembering because of Islamabad raising the stakes through Qureshi.
"Such unsolicited remarks will not and indeed, cannot, divert attention from the multiple problems Pakistan needs to tackle for the common good of its people, and of the entire region," Krishna said about Qureshi's rants on Kashmir in New York.
The indirect exchanges ensured that the two foreign ministers left New York for home without a formal meeting, and the incremental progress on the Kashmir issue made through back channels during the past decade, based on which the US is also pushing for a resolution, remains on ice.
In fact, the growing feeling in New Delhi and Washington is that Qureshi is merely fronting for a hard-line Pakistani military which is not inclined towards peace with India because it finds dividends in continued attrition and confrontation.
Indeed, Krishna's decision not to meet Qureshi came amid continued Pakistani resistance to act on the Mumbai terrorist attack perpetrators. In fact, it transpires that Pakistan's arrest of the key planner of the attack, Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi, is a sham.
In his book, Obama's War, Bob Woodward quotes US National Security Advisor Jim Jones as telling Pakistani leaders that Lakhvi is not being adequately interrogated, and more shockingly, "he continues to direct LeT operations from his detention center."
The books also reveals most of the US leadership regards Pakistan Army Chief Kayani as a two-faced liar, and that Pakistan has not really given up on its sponsorship of terrorism.
Still, for form's sake, Krishna said Qureshi was welcome to visit India for "some of" the Commonwealth Games where they could pick up the threads of the now tattered dialogue. Before he left New York, Qureshi, who has been insisting that he wants a "result-oriented dialogue" and not a photo-op, gave no indication if he would go to New Delhi for the Games -- or talks.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Anti-outsourcing bill blocked in US senate-29/09/2010
29/09/2010
Anti-outsourcing bill blocked in US senate
Washington: Senate Republicans successfully blocked the passage of an anti-offshoring bill that would have denied tax breaks to US companies which move jobs overseas.
Republicans in a 53-45 vote prevented the bill from overcoming a filibuster. At least 60 votes were needed to overcome the Opposition's obstruction.
As per the bill, there will be a ban on government contractors from using American taxpayers' money to move jobs offshore.
What is seen as an electoral populist move, the Creating American Jobs and End Offshoring Act aims at small manufacturers and included a payroll tax exemption for firms that move jobs to US, but the bill also contains provisions to prevent businesses from deferring US taxes on the income they make from foreign subsidiaries.
Indian IT honchos had said the bill won't make much of an impact on India. However, they warned that US companies operating in other countries may be beaten by the same stick.
Several business groups such as the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) were strongly opposed to the legislation. It had sent a letter to senators arguing the measure would make US corporations less competitive and hurt job creation.
Terming the bill as an election gimmick, Republican senator Orrin Hatch slammed the Democrats for their "height of irresponsibility" that would put the US economy at "greater risk."
"Desperate times call for desperate measures and the majority is showing how desperate they are with a bill that increases the tax burden on job creators and ship much-needed US jobs overseas."
Hatch feared that "raising taxes on companies' overseas profits will just incentivize them to move their domestic facilities to another country... That is not the prescription that will cure our ailing economy."
Source: PTI
Anti-outsourcing bill blocked in US senate
Washington: Senate Republicans successfully blocked the passage of an anti-offshoring bill that would have denied tax breaks to US companies which move jobs overseas.
Republicans in a 53-45 vote prevented the bill from overcoming a filibuster. At least 60 votes were needed to overcome the Opposition's obstruction.
As per the bill, there will be a ban on government contractors from using American taxpayers' money to move jobs offshore.
What is seen as an electoral populist move, the Creating American Jobs and End Offshoring Act aims at small manufacturers and included a payroll tax exemption for firms that move jobs to US, but the bill also contains provisions to prevent businesses from deferring US taxes on the income they make from foreign subsidiaries.
Indian IT honchos had said the bill won't make much of an impact on India. However, they warned that US companies operating in other countries may be beaten by the same stick.
Several business groups such as the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) were strongly opposed to the legislation. It had sent a letter to senators arguing the measure would make US corporations less competitive and hurt job creation.
Terming the bill as an election gimmick, Republican senator Orrin Hatch slammed the Democrats for their "height of irresponsibility" that would put the US economy at "greater risk."
"Desperate times call for desperate measures and the majority is showing how desperate they are with a bill that increases the tax burden on job creators and ship much-needed US jobs overseas."
Hatch feared that "raising taxes on companies' overseas profits will just incentivize them to move their domestic facilities to another country... That is not the prescription that will cure our ailing economy."
Source: PTI
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No.of Nations participating in Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi 72 Commonwealth Teams
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The XIX commonwealth games 2010 are barely 74 days away. It kick starts on the 3rd of October in New Delhi and the sports extravaganza go on till the 14th. It will be Delhi’s largest event to date which has to its credit big sports events like the 1951 and 1982 editions of the Asian Games. The Opening Ceremony will be at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. It is for the first time Delhi is hosting the Commonwealth Games 2010 and the only second Asian city after the Kuala Lumpur Games in 1988.
The credit of the look and design of the Common Wealth Games 2010 logo goes to Idiom Design and Consulting. Shera, the friendly tiger is the Commonwealth Games 2010 mascot.
India’s President Mrs. Pratibha Patil accepted the invitation from the Queen of England to grace the Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi which is a curtain raiser of the main event. India’s ace shooter Abhinav Bindra received the baton and became the first baton bearer. The Baton 2010 Delhi would take 240 days to touch the soil of all member nations and this epic journey would be more than 170,000 km plus another 100 days of touring India which makes it one of the longest relays in the history of Commonwealth Games. The Baton relay concludes with the final baton bearer entering the JN Stadium during the Opening Ceremony on the 3rd of October 2010.
New Delhi is gearing up for the main event. Preparations are on in full swing to make the event an unforgettably memorable one. Delhi has gone for serious and drastic renovation and beautifying drives. Himachal Pradesh is going to supply all the exotic flowers to Delhi for the 2010 Common Wealth Games. The state before hand has secured an order worth Rs. 31 crores for the purpose. From ensuring uninterrupted power supply to bringing down the menace of beggars, the Delhi Government has quite a busy schedule.
According to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the 2010 Commonwealth Games are expected to rake in more money than its previous two editions held in Manchester and Melbourne, close to a staggering of USD 4940 millions. 72 nations are participating and there will be 17 disciplines. Medical tourism is expected to benefit a lot.
Common Wealth Games 2010 Events
A lot of sports complexes of international standards are being readied and inaugurated.
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium - Athletics, lawn bowls, weightlifting
Dhyan Chand National Stadium - Hockey
Indira Gandhi Arena - Archery, cycling, gymnastics, wrestling
Delhi University Sports Complex - Rugby Sevens
Thyagaraj Stadium - Netball
Siri Fort Sports Complex - Badminton, Squash
Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range - Shooting
Talkatora Stadium - Boxing
SPM Swimming Pool Complex - Aquatics
RK Khanna Tennis Complex - Tennis
Yamuna Sports Complex - Table Tennis
There are 26 new stadia which will be utilized for the 2010 Common Wealth Games, some older ones will be renewed and upgraded. The Commonwealth Games 2010 Village is also coming up, organizers are trying to connect it to the stadium with a 2.2 km underground stretch reducing travel time by 6 minutes.
The Delhi Police has a challenging task to provide and ensure round the clock security to all the athletes and also, ensure that business is not affected. Mock security drills are slated to begin in August. Special law and order squads have been formed to avoid any law and order situation and random checks will be done from time to time.
All information related to the CWG 2010 will be made available at all metro stations in the form of a booklet which includes various places of interest in and around Delhi, how to reach them, and all related and detailed information of hotels, important emergency numbers, railway stations, markets, etc. A decision to launch a special commuter-friendly service is also in the offing. Bharat Guides and Scouts volunteers will help with the traffic congestion volumes that are likely to increase during the games.
The Common Wealth Games 2010 organizers signed a memorandum of understanding with the UN Environment Programme to showcase a sustainable game which is environment friendly.
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The XIX commonwealth games 2010 are barely 74 days away. It kick starts on the 3rd of October in New Delhi and the sports extravaganza go on till the 14th. It will be Delhi’s largest event to date which has to its credit big sports events like the 1951 and 1982 editions of the Asian Games. The Opening Ceremony will be at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. It is for the first time Delhi is hosting the Commonwealth Games 2010 and the only second Asian city after the Kuala Lumpur Games in 1988.
The credit of the look and design of the Common Wealth Games 2010 logo goes to Idiom Design and Consulting. Shera, the friendly tiger is the Commonwealth Games 2010 mascot.
India’s President Mrs. Pratibha Patil accepted the invitation from the Queen of England to grace the Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi which is a curtain raiser of the main event. India’s ace shooter Abhinav Bindra received the baton and became the first baton bearer. The Baton 2010 Delhi would take 240 days to touch the soil of all member nations and this epic journey would be more than 170,000 km plus another 100 days of touring India which makes it one of the longest relays in the history of Commonwealth Games. The Baton relay concludes with the final baton bearer entering the JN Stadium during the Opening Ceremony on the 3rd of October 2010.
New Delhi is gearing up for the main event. Preparations are on in full swing to make the event an unforgettably memorable one. Delhi has gone for serious and drastic renovation and beautifying drives. Himachal Pradesh is going to supply all the exotic flowers to Delhi for the 2010 Common Wealth Games. The state before hand has secured an order worth Rs. 31 crores for the purpose. From ensuring uninterrupted power supply to bringing down the menace of beggars, the Delhi Government has quite a busy schedule.
According to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the 2010 Commonwealth Games are expected to rake in more money than its previous two editions held in Manchester and Melbourne, close to a staggering of USD 4940 millions. 72 nations are participating and there will be 17 disciplines. Medical tourism is expected to benefit a lot.
Common Wealth Games 2010 Events
A lot of sports complexes of international standards are being readied and inaugurated.
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium - Athletics, lawn bowls, weightlifting
Dhyan Chand National Stadium - Hockey
Indira Gandhi Arena - Archery, cycling, gymnastics, wrestling
Delhi University Sports Complex - Rugby Sevens
Thyagaraj Stadium - Netball
Siri Fort Sports Complex - Badminton, Squash
Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range - Shooting
Talkatora Stadium - Boxing
SPM Swimming Pool Complex - Aquatics
RK Khanna Tennis Complex - Tennis
Yamuna Sports Complex - Table Tennis
There are 26 new stadia which will be utilized for the 2010 Common Wealth Games, some older ones will be renewed and upgraded. The Commonwealth Games 2010 Village is also coming up, organizers are trying to connect it to the stadium with a 2.2 km underground stretch reducing travel time by 6 minutes.
The Delhi Police has a challenging task to provide and ensure round the clock security to all the athletes and also, ensure that business is not affected. Mock security drills are slated to begin in August. Special law and order squads have been formed to avoid any law and order situation and random checks will be done from time to time.
All information related to the CWG 2010 will be made available at all metro stations in the form of a booklet which includes various places of interest in and around Delhi, how to reach them, and all related and detailed information of hotels, important emergency numbers, railway stations, markets, etc. A decision to launch a special commuter-friendly service is also in the offing. Bharat Guides and Scouts volunteers will help with the traffic congestion volumes that are likely to increase during the games.
The Common Wealth Games 2010 organizers signed a memorandum of understanding with the UN Environment Programme to showcase a sustainable game which is environment friendly.
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India slams Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism in J-K-29/09/2010
29/09/2010
India slams Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism in J-K
United Nations: India today slammed Pakistan for sponsoring militancy and terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and said Islamabad should not impart lessons to it on democracy and human rights.
Hitting back at Pakistan a day after its Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi harped on giving the Kashmiri people the right to "self-determination through plebiscite", External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said Islamabad must stop its state-sponsored militancy and terrorism in the state.
"Jammu & Kashmir, which is an integral part of India, is the target of Pakistan-sponsored militancy and terrorism.
Pakistan must fulfill its solemn commitment of not allowing territory under its control to be used for terrorism directed against India," he said in his firmly worded speech at the 65th UN General Assembly session here.
Krishna said the "credible and firm action by Pakistan against terrorist groups operating from its soil is in the interest of the region as it is in Pakistan's own interest."
Slamming Qureshi for his remark against Indian security forces, Krishna said, "Pakistan cannot impart lessons to us on democracy and human rights." He said India was committed to good neighbourly relations with all our neighbours, including Pakistan.
Krishna, however, emphasised that "Pakistan has to live up to its commitment not to allow use of its soil by terrorists acting against India." This, he said, would significantly help reduce the trust deficit that impedes the development of better bilateral relations between our two countries.
Stating that there can be no justification for terrorism just as there can be no good and bad terrorists, Krishna said it has emerged as one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.
"Acts of terrorism need to be condemned by all, wherever and whenever they are committed, by whomsoever and for whatever purposes. It is important for every Member State of the UN to note that it is no longer possible to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds.
"To defeat this scourge, it is imperative for the global community to build on international cooperation and take concerted action against terrorists and their sponsors," he said.
Speaking about the revamp of the UN, Krishna said, the world body needs "urgent reform to reflect contemporary realities and to effectively meet emerging global challenges."
"The UN, with its universal membership and equality of nations, enjoys a unique legitimacy that requires it to be at the centre of international governance. We must, therefore, not just reaffirm the central role of the UN in global governance but restore and reinforce it reflecting contemporary realities," he said.
Krishna assured India's commitment to the principles and purposes of the United Nations, saying the UN should be at the core of global governance and efforts to meet the challenges of collective peace, security and development.
"The changes in the global geo-strategic order since 1945 have barely been reflected in the most vital of the UN's organs, charged with the maintenance of international peace and security," he said.
"Developing countries contribute almost all the troops that are part of the UN's peacekeeping presence worldwide.
Yet, their voice on the Council's high table on decisions relating to international peace and security is barely audible," the minister said.
He pointed out the example of Africa, which has no permanent member in the Security Council, though it is seized of conflicts in the continent.
"An overwhelming majority of the membership expressed clear support for expansion in both the permanent and the non-permanent categories of the Council along with an improvement of its working methods. It is imperative that we take these negotiations to an early and logical conclusion."
Krishna also said that India has an abiding commitment for achieving universal, non-discriminatory nuclear disarmament within a specified timeframe.
"We call for an intensification of discussion and dialogue amongst Member States and the larger non-governmental communities so as to strengthen the international consensus that can be translated into concrete action on achieving nuclear disarmament," he said.
"We remain committed to a unilateral and voluntary moratorium on nuclear explosive testing," the minister said.
The External Affairs Minister lauded Afghanistan for conducting parliamentary elections successfully, saying "We believe the international community needs to be steadfast in its engagement with Afghanistan to ensure the success of its reconstruction efforts and its emergence as a democratic, pluralistic and prosperous society.
"The continuing existence of safe havens and sanctuaries for terrorists beyond Afghanistan's borders is the major impediment to the restoration of peace and security in Afghanistan. This should be a primary focus of the international community."
Source: PTI
Krishna slams Qureshi for remarks on Kashmir
India slams Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism in J-K
United Nations: India today slammed Pakistan for sponsoring militancy and terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and said Islamabad should not impart lessons to it on democracy and human rights.
Hitting back at Pakistan a day after its Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi harped on giving the Kashmiri people the right to "self-determination through plebiscite", External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said Islamabad must stop its state-sponsored militancy and terrorism in the state.
"Jammu & Kashmir, which is an integral part of India, is the target of Pakistan-sponsored militancy and terrorism.
Pakistan must fulfill its solemn commitment of not allowing territory under its control to be used for terrorism directed against India," he said in his firmly worded speech at the 65th UN General Assembly session here.
Krishna said the "credible and firm action by Pakistan against terrorist groups operating from its soil is in the interest of the region as it is in Pakistan's own interest."
Slamming Qureshi for his remark against Indian security forces, Krishna said, "Pakistan cannot impart lessons to us on democracy and human rights." He said India was committed to good neighbourly relations with all our neighbours, including Pakistan.
Krishna, however, emphasised that "Pakistan has to live up to its commitment not to allow use of its soil by terrorists acting against India." This, he said, would significantly help reduce the trust deficit that impedes the development of better bilateral relations between our two countries.
Stating that there can be no justification for terrorism just as there can be no good and bad terrorists, Krishna said it has emerged as one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.
"Acts of terrorism need to be condemned by all, wherever and whenever they are committed, by whomsoever and for whatever purposes. It is important for every Member State of the UN to note that it is no longer possible to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds.
"To defeat this scourge, it is imperative for the global community to build on international cooperation and take concerted action against terrorists and their sponsors," he said.
Speaking about the revamp of the UN, Krishna said, the world body needs "urgent reform to reflect contemporary realities and to effectively meet emerging global challenges."
"The UN, with its universal membership and equality of nations, enjoys a unique legitimacy that requires it to be at the centre of international governance. We must, therefore, not just reaffirm the central role of the UN in global governance but restore and reinforce it reflecting contemporary realities," he said.
Krishna assured India's commitment to the principles and purposes of the United Nations, saying the UN should be at the core of global governance and efforts to meet the challenges of collective peace, security and development.
"The changes in the global geo-strategic order since 1945 have barely been reflected in the most vital of the UN's organs, charged with the maintenance of international peace and security," he said.
"Developing countries contribute almost all the troops that are part of the UN's peacekeeping presence worldwide.
Yet, their voice on the Council's high table on decisions relating to international peace and security is barely audible," the minister said.
He pointed out the example of Africa, which has no permanent member in the Security Council, though it is seized of conflicts in the continent.
"An overwhelming majority of the membership expressed clear support for expansion in both the permanent and the non-permanent categories of the Council along with an improvement of its working methods. It is imperative that we take these negotiations to an early and logical conclusion."
Krishna also said that India has an abiding commitment for achieving universal, non-discriminatory nuclear disarmament within a specified timeframe.
"We call for an intensification of discussion and dialogue amongst Member States and the larger non-governmental communities so as to strengthen the international consensus that can be translated into concrete action on achieving nuclear disarmament," he said.
"We remain committed to a unilateral and voluntary moratorium on nuclear explosive testing," the minister said.
The External Affairs Minister lauded Afghanistan for conducting parliamentary elections successfully, saying "We believe the international community needs to be steadfast in its engagement with Afghanistan to ensure the success of its reconstruction efforts and its emergence as a democratic, pluralistic and prosperous society.
"The continuing existence of safe havens and sanctuaries for terrorists beyond Afghanistan's borders is the major impediment to the restoration of peace and security in Afghanistan. This should be a primary focus of the international community."
Source: PTI
Krishna slams Qureshi for remarks on Kashmir
London, Paris escape Mumbai type attack-29/09/2010
29/09/2010
London, Paris escape Mumbai type attack
Terror plot linked to Al-Qaeda targeting major cities across Europe foiled, say police
London: An al-Qaeda-linked plot to launch a Mumbai-style terror attack simultaneously on London and major cities in France and Germany was disrupted by intelligence agencies, a report has said.
The plan for suicidal onslaughts similar to the 2008 atrocity in Mumbai, where 166 people were killed in a series of gun and grenade assaults was uncovered after a combined operation involving United States, United Kingdom, France and German intelligence agencies, The Guardian reported on Tuesday quoting officials.
British security and intelligence sources, who have been concerned for some time about the possibility of a Mumbai -- style attack in Europe, confirmed that they believed a plot was being hatched by militants based in Pakistan.
The increased rate of U.S. coordinated drone raids along the border with Afghanistan is believed to be a response to intelligence gathered about the plot.
Quoting sources, Sky News reported that "militants based in Pakistan were planning simultaneous strikes on London and major cities in France and Germany."
The plan was in an advanced but not imminent stage and the plotters had been tracked by spy agencies "for some time".Intelligence sources told Sky the planned attacks would have been similar to the commando-style raids carried out in Mumbai.
The report said the European plot had been "severely disrupted" following intelligence sharing between Britain, France, Germany and the US. It is not known whether the attackers are already in Europe.
News of the planned strikes came as the Eiffel tower in Paris was evacuated because of a bomb scare for the second time in two weeks.
"It doesn't necessarily mean it was a target, but it shows how nervous the French are," the report said.
When the terror plan came to light, US military began helping its European allies by trying to kill the leaders behind the plot in Pakistan's Waziristan region.
There have been a record 20 missile attacks using drone aircraft there in the past 30 days.
"I am led to believe a number of these attacks were designed against the leadership of this particular plot, which had an al Qaeda and possibly some sort of Taliban connection projecting into Europe," Sky News foreign editor Tim Marshall said.
Britain's terror threat level remains at "severe" following the underpants bomber's attempted attack on Detroit airport last Christmas.
In the aftermath of the attack western intelligence agencies gained access to computers seized from the Islamist group which listed other potential targets outside the Indian subcontinent for commando -- style terror strikes.
Nine of the gunmen were killed -- but a lone survivor gave Indian investigators a full confession that the assault was planned in Pakistan by Lashkar-e-Taiba, a militant group that originally began an armed campaign against the Indian army in Jammu and Kashmir.
US military briefings suggested the latest missile attacks in Pakistan had been coordinated by the CIA and were an unusual example of using drones to pre-empt possible terror plots.
Source: PTI
London, Paris escape Mumbai type attack
Terror plot linked to Al-Qaeda targeting major cities across Europe foiled, say police
London: An al-Qaeda-linked plot to launch a Mumbai-style terror attack simultaneously on London and major cities in France and Germany was disrupted by intelligence agencies, a report has said.
The plan for suicidal onslaughts similar to the 2008 atrocity in Mumbai, where 166 people were killed in a series of gun and grenade assaults was uncovered after a combined operation involving United States, United Kingdom, France and German intelligence agencies, The Guardian reported on Tuesday quoting officials.
British security and intelligence sources, who have been concerned for some time about the possibility of a Mumbai -- style attack in Europe, confirmed that they believed a plot was being hatched by militants based in Pakistan.
The increased rate of U.S. coordinated drone raids along the border with Afghanistan is believed to be a response to intelligence gathered about the plot.
Quoting sources, Sky News reported that "militants based in Pakistan were planning simultaneous strikes on London and major cities in France and Germany."
The plan was in an advanced but not imminent stage and the plotters had been tracked by spy agencies "for some time".Intelligence sources told Sky the planned attacks would have been similar to the commando-style raids carried out in Mumbai.
The report said the European plot had been "severely disrupted" following intelligence sharing between Britain, France, Germany and the US. It is not known whether the attackers are already in Europe.
News of the planned strikes came as the Eiffel tower in Paris was evacuated because of a bomb scare for the second time in two weeks.
"It doesn't necessarily mean it was a target, but it shows how nervous the French are," the report said.
When the terror plan came to light, US military began helping its European allies by trying to kill the leaders behind the plot in Pakistan's Waziristan region.
There have been a record 20 missile attacks using drone aircraft there in the past 30 days.
"I am led to believe a number of these attacks were designed against the leadership of this particular plot, which had an al Qaeda and possibly some sort of Taliban connection projecting into Europe," Sky News foreign editor Tim Marshall said.
Britain's terror threat level remains at "severe" following the underpants bomber's attempted attack on Detroit airport last Christmas.
In the aftermath of the attack western intelligence agencies gained access to computers seized from the Islamist group which listed other potential targets outside the Indian subcontinent for commando -- style terror strikes.
Nine of the gunmen were killed -- but a lone survivor gave Indian investigators a full confession that the assault was planned in Pakistan by Lashkar-e-Taiba, a militant group that originally began an armed campaign against the Indian army in Jammu and Kashmir.
US military briefings suggested the latest missile attacks in Pakistan had been coordinated by the CIA and were an unusual example of using drones to pre-empt possible terror plots.
Source: PTI
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Arzoo.com launches a “know it all” website for commonwealth games visitors in India-29/9/10
Arzoo.com launches a “know it all” website for commonwealth games visitors in India
Mumbai/Arzoo.com, one of India’s leading online travel portals is launching a dedicated website for the convenience of the tourists,visitors of commonwealth games in Delhi, which will sense them as a ready reckoner giving out information related to the games and everything tourists need to know about India, its tourists attractions and essential services.
The newly launched website, commonwealthgamestravel.net will provide various types of information to the visitors which will include information on hospitals, hotels, cafés, shopping destinations, chemist, etc in Delhi.
Common Wealth Games 2010 is a golden opportunity for India to portray itself as a nation that strongly promotes sporting and cultural activities as well as position itself as an emerging economic power of the world. New Delhi, the national capital of India is hosting the event and Jawaharlal Nehru stadium is the main venue for this esteem sporting mega event.
It will surely be remembered as a remarkable event in the history of India. It is not only a significant event for sports fraternity but also a huge opportunity for tourists to explore India and is cultural heritage. According to an official estimates, Common Wealth Games 2010 will be visited by around two million foreign tourists and 3.5 million tourists from different part of India.
“India has got this opportunity to host one of the most prestigious sporting events. Sportsmen and sports-enthusiasts from different parts of the world, especially from Common Wealth Countries will be visiting India to witness this event. This is a huge opportunity for the travel and hospitality industry as the tourists will not only visit Delhi, but they are also likely to visit different parts of India. Overall sentiments of the travel and hospitality industry are high and they are looking forward to the huge surge in demand for rooms and travel. I am very glad that Arzoo is helping in promoting the Common Wealth Games as well as tourism in India.” said Mr. Amal Purandare, Head India Operations, Arzoo.com.
Arzoo.com boasts of a wide network of over 10,000 PSA’s(Preferred sales agents) and over 100 franchises. The website is also endorsed by their numerous corporate clients. Arzoo.com is equally strong when it comes to serving individual customers. The website is known to provide complete travel solutions, personalized services and dedicated support to several corporate houses as well individual customers.
While the Old Delhi area is crammed with awe inspiring Mughal era structures, Lutyens’ Delhi or New Delhi is a tribute to the grandiosity of the British Era. The tourist can experience the world of tranquillity at the serene Lodhi Gardens and Lotus temple or check out stunning monuments like Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Qutub Minar complex, and Humayun’s Tomb. The most popular tourists attractions are India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament House. Get to know about the Margaret Thatcher of India at the Indira Gandhi Memorial.
Commonwealth Games will give the chance to plan all this and much more. Delhi is the central point for further travel into India. This tour is a wonderful way to experience some of the top most crowd pullers of India like the one and only Taj Mahal, the deserts of Rajasthan, and amazing feats of architectural brilliance such as Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Albert Hall. The fact that the Commonwealth Games would be held in Delhi also ensures that visitors would have plenty of opportunities to indulge in the city’s legendary culinary and retail scene.
Similarly, there are endless options when it comes to shopping. Be it world class swanky malls or charming little markets and traditional bazaars, Delhi has it all. The most popular shopping stops are Delhi Haat, Crafts Museum, Fabindia and Cottage Industries Emporium. With so many attractions to choose from there would not be a single dull moment during the games.
Through this website, the tourists will also have an access to destinations in India to and fro travel details, general information like Visa Requirement, Tourist offices in India, Festivals in Indian States, Do’s and don’ts and Mannerisms in India at one go.
Tourists can look forward to special hotels and flight deals on the site and also information of many other exciting things to do while in Delhi to witness the games. Arzoo.com’s website caters to all the international foreign tourists as well as domestic tourists.
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Mumbai/Arzoo.com, one of India’s leading online travel portals is launching a dedicated website for the convenience of the tourists,visitors of commonwealth games in Delhi, which will sense them as a ready reckoner giving out information related to the games and everything tourists need to know about India, its tourists attractions and essential services.
The newly launched website, commonwealthgamestravel.net will provide various types of information to the visitors which will include information on hospitals, hotels, cafés, shopping destinations, chemist, etc in Delhi.
Common Wealth Games 2010 is a golden opportunity for India to portray itself as a nation that strongly promotes sporting and cultural activities as well as position itself as an emerging economic power of the world. New Delhi, the national capital of India is hosting the event and Jawaharlal Nehru stadium is the main venue for this esteem sporting mega event.
It will surely be remembered as a remarkable event in the history of India. It is not only a significant event for sports fraternity but also a huge opportunity for tourists to explore India and is cultural heritage. According to an official estimates, Common Wealth Games 2010 will be visited by around two million foreign tourists and 3.5 million tourists from different part of India.
“India has got this opportunity to host one of the most prestigious sporting events. Sportsmen and sports-enthusiasts from different parts of the world, especially from Common Wealth Countries will be visiting India to witness this event. This is a huge opportunity for the travel and hospitality industry as the tourists will not only visit Delhi, but they are also likely to visit different parts of India. Overall sentiments of the travel and hospitality industry are high and they are looking forward to the huge surge in demand for rooms and travel. I am very glad that Arzoo is helping in promoting the Common Wealth Games as well as tourism in India.” said Mr. Amal Purandare, Head India Operations, Arzoo.com.
Arzoo.com boasts of a wide network of over 10,000 PSA’s(Preferred sales agents) and over 100 franchises. The website is also endorsed by their numerous corporate clients. Arzoo.com is equally strong when it comes to serving individual customers. The website is known to provide complete travel solutions, personalized services and dedicated support to several corporate houses as well individual customers.
While the Old Delhi area is crammed with awe inspiring Mughal era structures, Lutyens’ Delhi or New Delhi is a tribute to the grandiosity of the British Era. The tourist can experience the world of tranquillity at the serene Lodhi Gardens and Lotus temple or check out stunning monuments like Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Qutub Minar complex, and Humayun’s Tomb. The most popular tourists attractions are India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament House. Get to know about the Margaret Thatcher of India at the Indira Gandhi Memorial.
Commonwealth Games will give the chance to plan all this and much more. Delhi is the central point for further travel into India. This tour is a wonderful way to experience some of the top most crowd pullers of India like the one and only Taj Mahal, the deserts of Rajasthan, and amazing feats of architectural brilliance such as Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Albert Hall. The fact that the Commonwealth Games would be held in Delhi also ensures that visitors would have plenty of opportunities to indulge in the city’s legendary culinary and retail scene.
Similarly, there are endless options when it comes to shopping. Be it world class swanky malls or charming little markets and traditional bazaars, Delhi has it all. The most popular shopping stops are Delhi Haat, Crafts Museum, Fabindia and Cottage Industries Emporium. With so many attractions to choose from there would not be a single dull moment during the games.
Through this website, the tourists will also have an access to destinations in India to and fro travel details, general information like Visa Requirement, Tourist offices in India, Festivals in Indian States, Do’s and don’ts and Mannerisms in India at one go.
Tourists can look forward to special hotels and flight deals on the site and also information of many other exciting things to do while in Delhi to witness the games. Arzoo.com’s website caters to all the international foreign tourists as well as domestic tourists.
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Delhi-Based Designers Ashima-Leena To Design Costumes For CWG-August 05, 2010
Delhi-Based Designers Ashima-Leena To Design Costumes For CWG
Thursday, August 05, 2010 4:30:23 PM by Sampurn Wire ( Leave a comment )
August 5, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The Delhi based eminent designers Ashima and Leena Singh have been roped in by the Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee to design costumes for the opening as well as closing ceremonies of this great sporting gala.
All the participants of this grand event will be draped by the designer duo in trendy and classic costumes which will represent the rich cultural tradition of India.
Reacting on this association, Leena said, “It is really a rare bit of cherry for us to get associated with Commonwealth Games of 2010.”
The extravagant sporting event will be held from October 3 to 14 in New Delhi. Ashima and Leena will showcase their ensembles during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games on October 3 and also during the closing ceremony on October 14.
Leena added, “The organizing committee asked us to make a design complimenting the look of the event and we accepted it enthusiastically. We may face some troubles while designing the costumes as these are for one of the most esteemed events of the country. However, we will try out best to come up with a flamboyant and aesthetic design for the event.”
Leena did not disclose anything about the creations as they want to unveil the secret during the much-awaited opening ceremony.
– Sampurn Wire
Thursday, August 05, 2010 4:30:23 PM by Sampurn Wire ( Leave a comment )
August 5, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The Delhi based eminent designers Ashima and Leena Singh have been roped in by the Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee to design costumes for the opening as well as closing ceremonies of this great sporting gala.
All the participants of this grand event will be draped by the designer duo in trendy and classic costumes which will represent the rich cultural tradition of India.
Reacting on this association, Leena said, “It is really a rare bit of cherry for us to get associated with Commonwealth Games of 2010.”
The extravagant sporting event will be held from October 3 to 14 in New Delhi. Ashima and Leena will showcase their ensembles during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games on October 3 and also during the closing ceremony on October 14.
Leena added, “The organizing committee asked us to make a design complimenting the look of the event and we accepted it enthusiastically. We may face some troubles while designing the costumes as these are for one of the most esteemed events of the country. However, we will try out best to come up with a flamboyant and aesthetic design for the event.”
Leena did not disclose anything about the creations as they want to unveil the secret during the much-awaited opening ceremony.
– Sampurn Wire
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