UPA not a smooth coalition: Advani

Monday, May 1, 2006, 23:11 [IST]

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 29 (UNI) Senior BJP leader L K Advani today said there is a perpetual question mark over the end of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) at the Centre as it is a negative approach that sustains the coalition.

''I always maintain that it is not a smooth coalition. The strain among the various constituents of the UPA has been there all along,'' Mr Advani, who was on his way to campaign in Tamil Nadu, told newspersons at the airport here.

He was reacting to questions on whether the outcome of the ongoing assembly polls was going to affect the stability of the UPA Government.

''It is a negative approach that sustains the coalition,'' he said.

However, Mr Advani did not make any comment on allegations against Communication and IT Minister Dayanidhi Maran concerning the DTH issue, saying that he would react to it after examining the matter thoroughly.

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LJP promises to solve unemployment problem

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:11 [IST]

Pondicherry, Apr 29(UNI) The Pondicherry Unit of the Lok Janshakthi Party(LJP) today promised to resolve unemployment problem in the Union Territory, if voted to power. Talking to newspersons here Mr Paswan said the party is contesting 16 seats in Assam, nine in West Bengal in alliance with Congress, six in Kerala and 35 in Tamil Nadu. LJP is contesting four seats in the Union Territory. In its election manifesto released by Ramachandra.....

PM Aziz speaks his mind on South Asia, Pakistan, India

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:11 [IST]

Islamabad, May 1 (UNI) Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz today called for a "sense of openness" among the South Asian countries for sustainable peace and to swap the "trust deficit" with a sense of co-operation leading to the socio-economic development of the region. Addressing delegates from SAARC member states, attending the South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) conference, at a breakfast meeting at the Prime Minister House, he urged the leadership of the region to.....

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BJP leader predicts mid-term poll

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:11 [IST]

Pondicherry, Apr 29(UNI) BJP leader and former Union Minister S Thirunavukkarasar today predicted a mid-term poll to the Parliament following which the BJP would capture power. Undertaking electioneering in ten constituencies here, Mr Thirunavukkarasar said the days of the Manmohan Singh Government are being counted, since the Left would withdraw support at any time. Exhorting the electorate to exercise their franchise in favour of the BJP candidates in the Union Territory, Mr Thirunavukkarasar reminded them.....

Australia increases migrant intake

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:11 [IST]

Sydney, May 1 (UNI) Austarlian Immigration Minister Amanda Vanstone today announced an increase in Canberra's migrant intake by a further 1,000 in the next financial year, following a rise in the demand for spouse visas. The Minister announced that while Australia's 2006-07 intake of skilled migrants would remain at 97,500, the government would increase the intake of migrants for family reasons to 46,000, said Sydney Morning Herald. Spouses, both those of younger Australians returning home.....

Time magazine lists two Indians among 100 'shapers of the world'

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:11 [IST]

New York, May 1 (UNI) Two Indians have figured among five South Asians, on the list of Time magazine's 100 most influential people -- described as ''shapers of the world''. The list was published in the magazine's May 8 issue, which is currently available on newsstands. The South Asians are -- Mr Vikram Akula (India), Mr Nandan Nilekani (India), Gen Pervez Musharraf (Pakistan), Ms Mukhtaran Mai (Pakistan) and King Jigme Singye Wangchuk (Bhutan). Mr Akula,.....