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After all the street protests, India fails to pass anticorruption law

Hoping to defuse activist Anna Hazare's anti-corruption crusade, the government initiated debate on a bill to create an anti-graft watchdog. But Parliament could not come to agreement.
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Corruption in India: I was approached for a bribe

Our correspondent learns first-hand the mechanics of petty bribery in India. Meanwhile, corruption fighter Anna Hazare called off his hunger strike today.
Back on hunger strike: India's Anna Hazare resumes corruption fight

Indian anticorruption activist Anna Hazare has begun a three-day hunger strike, complaining that India is dragging its feet on cleaning up its graft-ridden government.
Obama in India: Why his Security Council overtures ring hollow

President Obama endorsed India for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council as part of a push to modernize the body. But as Japan knows, the road to permanent membership is full of obstacles.
Himalayan glaciers gone by 2035? IPCC mistaken.

The 2035 Himalayan glacier doomsday date in Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report was a mistake, say Indian scientists. But debate continues over how fast Himalayan glaciers are melting due to global warming.
Terrorism & Security
Pakistan says India's nuclear sub threatens regional peace

Pakistani Navy officials warn the submarine, launched on Sunday, could spark an arms race. Two weeks ago the countries agreed to peace talks.
At G-20, leaders look to save economy – and their own jobs

The global crisis has led to political upheaval in many countries, unseating three prime ministers in Europe alone.
India: Let Kashmir go

Resolving the disputed territory would benefit all.
India's media blasted for sensational Mumbai coverage

With tensions running high between India and Pakistan, the press is being urged to quit fanning the flames.
India: Pakistan must sustain resolve

Pakistan agreed Tuesday to ban Jamaat-ud-Dawa – a charity considered a front for the militant group tied to the Mumbai attacks – if the United Nations requests it.
Terrorism & Security
India overhauls national security after Mumbai attacks

Reforms arrive amid fears of additional attacks; India prepares to confront Pakistan over handling of terror suspects.
India pressures Pakistan by naming Mumbai suspects

Its list of 10 militants released Tuesday included names and supposed hometowns – all of them in Pakistan.
Pakistan on tightrope with militant raid

It targeted a camp of the group linked to the Mumbai attacks Sunday.
Public anger strains Indian-Pakistani cooperation

The Mumbai attacks have brought old suspicions to the fore. Indians suspect militants from Pakistan; Pakistanis reject what they call a typical blame game.
Pakistan moves up US priority list

The terror attacks in India next door have emphasized the instability in the region.
New template for terror?

Mumbai attacks' sophistication shows need for new approach to defenses, experts say.
Pakistan pressed on India attacks

Condoleezza Rice calls for Pakistan's 'cooperation.' She will visit India Wednesday.
Mumbai attacks pose test for India

A top minister resigned Sunday as officials vowed to improve antiterror forces.
Terrorism & Security
Sri Lankan war roils Indian politics

Tamil parties threaten to withdraw from India's Parliament, but some see this as an attempt to wrest more seats in upcoming elections.
India at an impasse over civilian nuclear deal

Communists oppose the pact with the US, which would give India access to nuclear fuel and technology, threatening to bring down the government.