US Wants to Convert India into a Subordinate Ally: CPI(M)
Dec 3, 2007 (The Hindu)
New Delhi (PTI): Ahead of Tuesday's discussion in Rajya Sabha on the nuclear deal, the CPI(M) on Monday stepped up attack on the issue alleging that its "larger agenda" was to convert India into a "subordinate ally" of the US and New Delhi's "shift" in policy was visible in the Indo-Iranian relations.
Touch and Go
Dec 2, 2007 (The Times of India)
Politics can be unsparing to those who fail to seize the moment or drive home an advantage. CPM boss Prakash Karat may well ponder whether he should have acceded to Congress pleas to allow the UPA government some leeway on the India-US nuke deal, enough to start talking to the International Atomic Energy Agency. The proposal spelt out by Congress's persuasive negotiator Pranab Mukherjee appeared reasonable. The government would discuss a draft safeguards agreement with IAEA on condition that the Left's ‘yes' would be mandatory for it to be formalised. This would, in the meantime, allow the government to shore up its sagging prestige.
We’ll Renegotiate Deal if NDA Comes to Power: Advani
Nov 30, 2007 (The Hindu)
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party declared in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that if the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) came to power it would “renegotiate” the India-U.S. civilian nuclear deal and delete the provisions adverse and detrimental to India’s interests.
Sanctions Impede India's N-power Sector Growth: Scientists
Nov 30, 2007 (The Times of India)
MUMBAI: Pushing for the Indo-US nuclear deal, India's top nuclear scientists said sanctions imposed by developed countries have impeded optimal growth of its nuclear power sector and led to slippages in meeting targets due to the "backlash" of the embargoes.
Lifetime Fuel for 2 Koodankulam Reactors
Nov 30, 2007 (The Hindu)
NEW DELHI: Moscow has assured New Delhi of lifetime fuel supply for two 1,000-MW nuclear reactors, being built with Russian assistance at Koodankulam in Tamil Nadu, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Prithviraj Chavan said in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
EU Non-Committal on Backing India on Nuclear, UNSC Issue
Nov 30, 2007 (The Hindu)
New Delhi (PTI): European Union (EU) on Friday remained non-committal on supporting India in its quest for civil nuclear energy and permanent membership of UN Security Council.
'No US Hand in Iran Pipeline Delay'
Nov 29, 2007 (The Economic Times)
NEW DELHI: The government, which is already facing an attack over bending to the US on the nuclear deal, has denied that US pressure is preventing it from going ahead with the India-Pakistan-Iran pipeline project.
India for Civil Nuclear Cooperation with Arab Countries
Nov 28, 2007 (The Times of India)
DUBAI: India is willing to enter into civilian nuclear cooperation with Arab countries, the official Emirates news agency said. WAM news said Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed and MEA spokesperson Navtej Sarna told a group of journalists from the Middle East visiting India that New Delhi is willing to initiate cooperation on civil nuclear programmes with Arab countries.
Indian MPs Slam Government Over U.S. Nuclear Deal
Nov 28, 2007 (Washington Post)
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian lawmakers opposed to a landmark nuclear energy deal with the United States slammed the government in parliament on Wednesday, saying it was misleading the country and compromising national interest.
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