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Here is a roundup of news from Indian newspapers, news wires and Web sites on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. The Wall Street Journal has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
India, Pakistan Trade Secretaries to Meet on April 27-28: In an effort to give a trade push to the resumption of dialogue between India and Pakistan, the commerce secretaries of the two countries will meet in Islamabad on April 27 and 28. (Source: PTI)
MEA Asks for Report from Defense Ministry on Chinese Troops: Amidst reports of presence of Chinese troops in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, India Wednesday said it closely and regularly monitors all developments along its borders even as the Ministry of External Affairs has sought a report from Defence Ministry on the issue. (Source: PTI)
Hazare Rejects Pawar’s Offer to Quit Anti-corruption Panel: Veteran social activist Anna Hazare, who is on his fast unto death for a stringent anti-corruption law, on Thursday rejected agriculture minister Sharad Pawar’s offer to quit from the Group of Ministers meant to look into the amendments required in the Lokpal Bill. (Source: Times of India)
SC Issue Notice to Rahul on Ex-MLA’s Sexual Exploitation Case: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice to Rahul Gandhi, the Uttar Pradesh Government and four others on a petition filed by a former MLA challenging Rs 50 lakh fine slapped on him by the Allahabad High Court in an alleged sexual exploitation case. (Source: Indian Express)
Mumbai Slums Worth Rs. 1 Lakh Crore: In a city that makes you pay like no other for the space you need to live, the sprawling acres of slums, breaking the monotony of shimmering concrete high-rises and gleaming complexes, are the only land left in the city to exploit. (Source: NDTV)
Controversial Gandhi Book to Hit Indian Markets Later This Month: Joseph Lelyveld’s controversial book on Mahatma Gandhi will be available in India later this month and the author is hopeful that the storm over his work will subside. (Source: Indian Express)
Dhoni Replaces Ganguly as EC Brand Ambassador: Ganguly had earlier written to the commission to withdraw from the campaign after the TMC questioned his political impartiality. (Source: IBN Live)

Fuente: India Real Time