The current Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill proposed by the Indian government does not protect prospective victims in the eventuality of a nuclear accident caused by corporate negligence.
The possibilities of India joining the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as a Non-Nuclear Weapon State are bleak. However, no-one will want to see the treaty undermined by accommodating India as a Nuclear Weapons State. The only option available which serves the interests of both India and the NPT is
Labelling Kashmiri anger "separatist" or "anti-national" does a disservice to the victims of violence while serving to cover up and excuse state repression, argues Seema Kazi.
Sudan is woefully unprepared for a crucial referendum scheduled for January, according to a new report. Riots continue in Belfast as police and politicians insist on their unity. Indo-Pak talks are touted as progress but overshadowed by accusations that Pak security forces masterminded the Mumbai
Obama and Netanyahu meet, emphasizing ‘unbreakable bond’. British troops to pull out of Sangin. US soldier charged with leaking Iraq war video. UK announces torture inquiry. Indian army deployed in Kashmir as violence soars. All this and more in today’s security briefing.
Historical and cultural detail provides a rich understanding of India's powerful new business houses
Mexican politician assassinated after highlighting cartel violence. Israeli air raid on Gaza kills Palestinian. Ten dead after clashes in Kashmir. Iraq inquiry reopens after election recess. All this and more in today's security briefing.
India's exaltation of progress has led it to disregard violence perpetrated against its own people, argues Gautam Das
In preparation for the upcoming 2010 Commonwealth Games, Delhi is bursting with expensive construction and renovation projects. But these measures will do little to alleviate the living conditions in its slums, says Michael Arthur
The meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation could hail a realignment of power politics in Asia, argues Ángel Gómez-de-Ágreda
Curfew extended in Bangkok after Red Shirts dispersed. International investigation reports South Korean Cheonan sunk by North Korean torpedo. State of emergency imposed in southern Kygyzstan. Pakistan prepares for offensive in North Waziristan. Maoist attacks prompt strategy rethink in India. All
African Union warns of bomb attacks in Somalia. Nigerian President Yar’Adua dies. Greek austerity protests turn deadly. Darfur’s largest rebel group pulls out of Doha peace talks. Mumbai gunman sentenced to death. All this and more in today’s briefing.
