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Saturday, July 25, 1998

South African skipper Hansie Cronje scores his first century in 29 Tests

US snaps all scientific ties with India
The US, which has asked seven Indian scientists to return home and is contemplating similar action against many more, has ordered suspension of all Department of Energy and National Laboratory financed interactions with India and Pakistan except for humanitarian assistance.

Union cabinet clears Fema, money-laundering bills
The Centre on Friday paved the way for liberalisation of foreign-exchange regulation norms and to prevent laundering of black money abroad with the cabinet clearing two bills for introduction in the current session of parliament.

Tatas' decision not final, says Patel
The Tatas have decided to take a fresh look at the economic viability of the Devanahalli airport project, according to Karnataka chief minister JH Patel. The project has been mired in controversy after the Tata-Raytheon combine decided to pull out of it.

WEEKLY SNAPSHOTS

The Vikrant stays afloat!
India's greatest warship, the Vikrant received a respite after a site to permanently berth the ship was cleared by the Mumbai Port Trust on July 14, 1998. Instead of being sold for scrap, the ship will live on as a museum.
Taking himself seriously at last: Govinda
One of the questions often asked about Govinda is: What makes his directors recast him in their new projects when they have cried hoarse about his erratic commitment to his work in their previous films?
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TOP STORIES FOR TODAY

UK firm lines up Rs 700 cr to fund infotech takeovers
Stick to export targets or face music, Hegde tells auto firms
SAARC summit to adopt treaty favouring free trade area
Jaswant leads Hum Hindustani team
BJP ready for Deputy Speaker's post but without a candidate

Saturday, July 25, 1998 Web Posted at 15:06:23 IST
INDIA
Nearly 600 illegal shops demolished in Calcutta (Jul 25)
City municipal authorities demolished nearly 600 illegal shops in the busy central district of the city in the early hours today.

WORLD
ASEAN rebukes India, Pakistan for nuclear tests (Jul 25)
Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) have rebuked India and Pakistan for exacerbating security tensions in the region and ignoring international outrage against nuclear tests, a top official said today.

FINANCE
Price Waterhouse ties up with Oracle

Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) has entered into a strategic alliance with U.S.-based Oracle Corporation for the development of network computing architecture.

SPORTS
India to play one test, 3 one-day internationals vs Zimbabwe

India would play three one-day internationals against hosts Zimbabwe between September 26 and 30 before ending their short tour of the Southern African country on October 11 with a one-off test at Harare.

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