The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, October 06, 2005

India's vote on Iran at IAEA — National interest versus foreign policy
An important factor underlying the position that New Delhi took on Iran at the IAEA was its desire to see international nuclear sanctions that India has endured for nearly three decades end as soon as possible. It would surely not have been in India 's interest to abstain on an EU-3-sponsored resolution that sought compliance with the IAEA Statute. It would be inconsistent for India to claim that it is opposed to the proliferation and then condone clandestine Iranian actions violating the IAEA Statute, says G. Parthasarathy. More

POLICY

Road operators to be compensated if hit by over Rs 1 cr
THE Government has cleared the last mile hurdle in the finalisation of the new agreement for handing over large road projects to the private sector on a build, operate and transfer basis. Road operators can now seek compensation only if their ... More

PM's panel clears infrastructure SPV — Likely to take off next month
THE Prime Minister's Committee on Infrastructure has cleared the special purpose vehicle (SPV) for funding infrastructure projects. The proposal will now be forwarded to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) for a final go-ahead and ... More

Bill introduced to amend AP Excise Act
THE State Government has introduced a Bill in the Legislative Assembly, further amending the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968. The Bill proposes separate rules for tapping, manufacturing, supplying and selling liquor through wholesale, retail, ... More