Here is a roundup of news from Indian newspapers, news wires and Web sites on Thursday, May 19, 2011. The Wall Street Journal has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Pakistan’s Fourth Nuclear Reactor Has India Worried: Pakistan is focusing on building low-yield, tactical nuclear weapons which it can use in case of skirmishes at the border with India. (Source: The Times of India)
India Set to Sign $2.4 Billion Mirage Deal With France: Defence ministry sources on Wednesday said the long-awaited deal with France for the upgrade of 52 Mirage-2000 multi-role fighters in IAF’s combat fleet is “finally ready” at a cost of almost Rs 11,000 crore ($2.4 billion). (Source: The Times of India)
CBI Seeks Davy Extradition, With Expired Warrant: A CBI team landed in Copenhagen to extradite Kim Davy, prime accused in independent India’s most intriguing conspiracy, the Purulia arms drop case – with an expired warrant. (Source: Hindustan Times)
Political Crisis in Karnataka Blows Over: The nearly weeklong political crisis in Karnataka has blown over and, by all accounts, the government headed by B.S. Yeddyurappa will stay although there is no official confirmation as yet about the Centre’s stand on the recommendation for President’s rule made by Governor H.R. Bhardwaj.(Source: The Hindu)
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