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India and Germany to expand police cooperation

India-Germany FlagsNew Delhi - India and Germany agreed on intensifying police cooperation in the wake of the Mumbai bombings, a senior German official said Thursday.

Several new measures were agreed upon "in the framework of our future closer cooperation," said Joerg Ziercke, president of Germany's federal police agency (BKA), in New Delhi.

The measures include regular exchange of information on terror threats, anti-terrorism legislation and technologies used by terrorists. The BKA was also to set up six-month training courses for Indian police officers in Germany.

Chavan says India to set up five new atomic reactors soon

India new atomic reactors soonNew Delhi, Jan 22 : Minister of State in the Prime Minister''s Office, Mr. Prithviraj Chavan, disclosed on Thursday that five new atomic reactors are being set up in the country to enhance power production.

The sites have been chosen and the proposal will shortly go the Union Cabinet for approval, he added.

He also revealed that the Government has entered into civil nuclear power agreements with Russia, France and the United States of America.

Planning emphasis on the Indo-US nuclear deal, he said efforts to get nuclear fuel for the reactors is continuing.

Manmohan Singh likely to undergo angioplasty soon

Manmohan SinghNew Delhi, Jan 22, : Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is expected to go through a cardiac bypass procedure soon, after facing extensive medical tests at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

One of the source told that PM may have to undergo a fresh angioplasty or a bypass surgery in the next few weeks.

Though, Doctors attending to the Dr. Singh made it clear that he did not face any medical emergency.

Dr. Singh is a diabetic and has been controlling the condition with medicines and exercise like regular walking.

Delhi High Court orders probe into child trafficking

Delhi High CourtNew Delhi, Jan 22 : Concerned over the increasing number of child trafficking cases, the Delhi High Court on Thursday ordered senior police officials to investigate the case and present the results by Friday.

A division bench of Chief Justice AP Shah and Justice Sanjeev Khanna said, "This is a very serious matter and needs to be investigated by a senior level officer of the Delhi police".

The court heard Public Interest Litigation filed by the NGO Bachpan Bachao Andolan blamed the placement agencies for the illegal trafficking of girls and advised compulsory registration of all such agencies.

Manmohan Singh discharged from AIIMS

Manmohan Singh discharged from AIIMSNew Delhi, Jan 22 : Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh was discharged this morning from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) where he underwent angiography as part of a series of heart-related tests.

Dr K S Reddy, his personal physician, who is heading a multi-disciplinary medical team, said, "The Prime Minister has been discharged. He is hale and hearty and has gone back home.

"Periodic evaluation of his medical status is done as a matter of routine and diagnostic tests are performed," Reddy added.

Gilani sends bouquet to Manmohan, wishes good luck for his health

Gilani sends bouquet to Manmohan, wishes good luck for his healthNew Delhi, Dec. 22: Pakistani Prime Minister has sent a bouquet of flowers to his Indian counterpart, Dr. Manmohan Singh, expressing concern over the latter's health after he underwent a series of heart-related tests.

Dr. Singh underwent angiography as part of a series of heart-related tests at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on Wednesday, the Daily Times reports.

He was declared fit by his doctor at AIIMS, but he is expected to resume work only after a couple of days.

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