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India's draft to IAEA,with clauses (10th July 2008)
The Associated Press obtained a confidential document in which India has placed conditions to be scrutinized by IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency). The document is meant to pave way for business with 45 nations which will export coveted nuclear fuel and technical knowhow.
The 35 board members were availed of its content for the approval.The 23 page document is along with other safeguard agreements.The document also carries clauses for mending measures by India in any eventuality of cessation of foreign fuel supplies.Though this appears to be controversial as it might facilitate ending of IAEA conditions of some facilities.The facilities which India consents to put under the watch of IAEA are yet undefined. However India's reconciliatory steps should be distinctly outlined in course of cessation of fuel and technology.This concern was expressed by Daryl Kimball,executive director of the Arms Control Association in Washington. IAEA safe guarding is important for India's business with nuclear supplying nations. Still some protocols have to take their some months time for India's full fledged involvement as per the agreement.

Left formally withdraws support (9th July 2008)
The left parties led by CPM General Secretary Prakash Karat, met the President Pratibha Patil, handing over the letters for withdrawal of support to the UPA government. The four Parties of the left have number of 59 in Lok Sabha.

US stresses on importance of N-deal (9th July 2008)
In duration of the political waywardness developing in India over the issue of N-deal, US President applauded the Prime Minister’s leadership in sticking with the stance. He stressed the importance for the deal as beneficial for both countries. Singh mentioned about the relationship being in best shape than ever with US. As the meeting went for 50 minutes, both the leaders showed importance for continuation of better relationships between the two countries.

Sensex plunges 444 points in early trade (9th July 2008)
Due heavy selling by funds, in heavy stocks led by Reliance Industries, Infosys Technologies among others ,the sensex lost 444 points in early trade today. The National Stock Exchange index’s Nifty went down by 133.95 points below the 3900 level at 3,896.05. The major companies which were hit were most were were Rcom, Infosys Technologies, Reliance Industries, State Bank of India, Bharti Airtel Reliance Infra, Larsen and Toubro, Maruti, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Grasim Industries,HDFC Bank ONGC HDFC Ltd.

SP leaders in favour of Nuclear Deal (9th July 2008)
With the latest development in following, the Samajwadi Party wants a go ahead in Nuclear Deal. Its leaders talk regarding this with the former President APJ Abdul Kalam who favors the nuclear deal. SP has 39 members in the Lok Sabha. Left allies have 59.Yadav and general party secretary met PM on this issue of its support. Yadav, emphasized his party’s stand in prioritizing of national interest above mere politics by supporting the Indo-US deal. The talks are on in this regard and further steps are being taken.

The inflation rises beyond to 11.63 % (4th July 2008)
The inflation rose to a new peak of 11.63 % till June 21, 2008. Inflation had already soared to a 13 year high of 11.42% by the end of 14th June this year. Though there is no solution immediately in sight, the common man has to bear the brunt of high inflation for now. In measures for checking inflation the RBI raised the cash reserve ratio to 8.75 % and the lending rate to other banks to 8.5 per cent for checking inflation.

Congress gears up for next elections. Having been stuck on their stance in nuclear deal, the untimely elections seem likely. The Manmohan Singh government did what it thought best- An uncompromising attitude. This has lead to the withdrawal of support paving way for early elections. Sonia Gandhi has asked its party to prepare itself and strengthen itself in the states. She inspected the progression of tasks assigned to the senior leaders and reviewed them in AICC (All India Congress Committee) meeting. The leaders have been asked to jot down preparatory steps for presentation in the next meeting for the elections. This was conveyed to the press by the party general secretary Janardan Dwivedi.

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw funeral held with full honour. (28th June 2008)
The legendary icon in Indian army Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw passed on Friday. A brave warrior and an adorable man was 94. He is credited for leading Indian Army to victory in the 1971 war against Pakistan. State funeral was held for him in Ooty. He had fought Second World War against Japan. He was awarded military cross for his distinguished services. His war tactics and acumen is widely hailed as he timed the commencement of war in December instead of being pushed for it in March by Indra Gandhi. Indra Gandhi too had shown her reliability of his handling the critical war situation. He had the knack of not being subjugated under any kind of political pressure and had set a sublime example of nationalism and bravely in every way. He depicted his priorities in a clear cut manner that being for his country and men under him. He was the India’s first field Marshal in 1973 and lived in Willington since his retirement from that year itself. Such respect he commanded that people lined the streets all the way during the passing of his funeral at state military ceremony. An era seems to have lapsed upon his passage to eternity.

ID proof mandatory for citizens (5,Jan 2008)

From January 15 citizens of Delhi will have to carry a photo identity card at the instance of lieutenant governor Tejinder Khanna.If caught by the police without such ID then get ready for some intensive questioning till the officer is convinced.The document must have the person's photo -electoral I card,driving license,ration card.Other IDs like school,college and office ID too could be acceptable.

New Govt Schemes for Minority Women (4,Jan 2008)

In view of the poor soci-economic status of Muslim women the government is finalizing a scheme for leadership training and skill development aimed at tackling the double discrimination faced by them. The Women and Child development Ministry's scheme will reach out to minority women so that they can move out of the confines of their home and community and assume leadership roles accessing facilities that will improve their lives and livelihoods. In the first phase the scheme called the Leadership Development for Life ,Livelihood and Civil Empowerment of Minority women will be launched in five states with a large minority population.It is expected to reach 35000 to 50000 women directly and many more indirectly. Government agencies will give them training,inputs and information so that they gain confidence to interact with the government system.Initially the scheme would be implemented through NGOs to encourage the sector to take up work with this marginalized community.The literacy rate among Muslim women is worse than women from other religious groups.Only 50% of Muslim women are literate.The female work participation rate among Muslims is a bare 14% against 27.5% for Hindus.The WCD ministry is also working on a proposal to provide training for women belonging to vulnerable sections for competitive exams especially IAS,IPS and IFS.

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