Rajiv pushed Bofors deal, scuttled probe -- CBI
The Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) first chargesheet in the Bofors case highlights alleged attempts towards a cover-up of the investigation as much as the various acts of omission and commission by the accused.

Mishra discusses coup with US officials
The coup in Pakistan and President Bill Clinton's upcoming visit to the region dominated talks on Thursday between India's special envoy Brajesh Mishra and a host of American political officials as the two sides sought to bring their dialogue on track and harmonise their views following the turbulent events in the subcontinent.

Army launches cyber war memorial
With information on the Army's operations in Kashmir and the Northeast sought the world over, the Army is also planning to have a separate website on operations in the Northeast. This will be handled by the Eastern Command Headquarters in Calcutta.

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