he US, which foiled a major terror plot by Lashkar-e-Toiba to target India, said it will share the information with India regarding Headley-Rana case to unravel full dimension of the plot. It, however cited legal limitations in allowing Indian investigators to quiz the two arrested operatives David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Rana. US National Security Adviser James Jones said President Barack Obama has shown personal interest in the case and the matter was discussed during his meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday. Jones told a news agency in Washington that President Obama has given instructions to US authorities to share the information with India regarding Headley-Rana case, despite the limitation posed by the country’s legal system. He said, there are certain aspects of the US legal system that protect the right of the accused. A team on Indian investigators was recently in the US to question the two individuals arrested by the FBI so that they can further their own investigations. However, they returned without gaining access to either of the arrested accused. Mr Jones said, there is quite a bit to go on this particular case and added that it is a good example of a cooperation between the two countries. After foiling the plot, the US investigators are understood to have given details of the interrogation of the duo and leads that are being followed up by Indian investigators. On the basis of the leads, Indian investigators have unearthed a number of links of Headley and Rana, like the number of times they visited India, the places they visited and the persons they came in contact with.(IMC)
Bal Thackeray’s daughter-in-law Smita may join Congress
November 28, 2009 — IMCCongress has said that the intention of Bal Thackeray’s daughter-in-law Smita to join the party reflected the growing disenchantment and disillusionment of every Indian with Shiv Sena. Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi, however, declined to comment on Smita joining the party, saying it is a decision to be taken by others in the party. Another AICC spokesperson Shakeel Ahmed said, If Maharashtra Congress agrees, then there is no problem in her joining the Congress. Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson Hussain Dalwai said that 48-year-old Smita, a film producer and social worker, may soon join Congress. Smita is the estranged wife of Bal Thackeray’s son Jaidev.
Server crash reports during first online CAT test
November 28, 2009 — IMCThe first computer based Common Admission Test (CAT) for admission to 7 IIMs and other business schools got off to a troubled start with server crashing in some of the examination centres. The Human Resource Minister Mr. Kapil Sibal said in New Delhi that students affected by the server crash will be allowed to appear in a fresh test in the coming 9 days. Organisers of the test said that accomodation will also be provided to the affected students. According to reports, students complained of glitches in ceratin centres in Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bhopal. Nearly 2 lakh 41 thousand students across the country had registered for the exam this year. The examination is being held at 105 centres in 32 cities.(IMC)
Talks between India and Bangladesh to be held on Monday
November 28, 2009 — IMCA 5-member Bangladesh delegation, headed by the Bangladesh Home Secretary, Shri Abdus Sobhan Sikder is reaching New Delhi tomorrow for the Home Secretary level talks between India and Bangladesh. The talks are scheduled to be held on Monday. The Indian delegation will be led by the Union Home Secretary, Shri G.K. Pillai. The joint statement will be signed on 2nd December, 2009.
During the talks, issues like security, border management and enhanced cooperation between law enforcement agencies will be discussed.
India strongly criticises attempt to dispense Kyoto Protocol
November 28, 2009 — IMCIndia has strongly criticised the attempt by some countries to dispense with the Kyoto Protocol on climate change and re-asserted that outcome of the Copenhagen summit must be comprehensive, balanced and equitable in burden sharing by all the countires . Addressing the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Port of Spain on Friday, the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh said New Delhi would resist a partial outcome . He said that the Climate Change action based on the perpetuation of poverty will not be sustainable.
Sharing India’s views, French President Nicolas Sarkozy today said the upcoming Copenhagen meet on climate change should not miss the opportunity to tackle the problem. Sarkozy, who held a luncheon meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Port of Spain said all nations need to get commitments with binding decisions.
Meanwhile, noting that the world is on the move to tackle climate change, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon acknowledged India’s commitment to use renewable energy in its effort to cut down carbon emissions.He has urged world leaders to seal a deal on climate change when they meet in Copenhagen next month. Speaking at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Trinidad and Tobago, he said that with recent moves by some countries to cut emissions an agreement seems in sight . He said, our common goal is to achieve a firm foundation for a legally binding climate treaty as early as possible in 2010.
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