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**OT** 'Prez' Briefings Clinton opens 1st internet kiosk in Rajasthan NAYALA, Rajasthan: This obscure hamlet near the Pink City of Jaipur Thursday became the first village in Rajasthan to launch a high-tech "information kiosk" with a plan to connect all panchayats in the state through internet. US links sanctions to CTBT India and the United States on Thursday finalised the terms of reference of commercial dialogue between the two countries, intended to act as a forum to facilitate trade and maximise investment opportunities across a broad range of economic sectors. Full Story Musharraf counters Clinton claim over Kashmir ISLAMABAD: Pakistani military ruler General Pervez Musharraf on Thursday contradicted a statement by US President Bill Clinton blaming elements in the Pakistani government for supporting violence in the disputed Kashmir region. India hails Clinton views on LoC, cross-border terrorism AMBEDKARNAGAR, Uttar Pradesh: Defence minister George Fernandes Thursday welcomed US President Bill Clinton's views on cross-border terrorism and Pakistan's anti-India designs. India, US firms sign $1.4 b deals NEW DELHI: India and the US on Thursday signed agreements worth over $1.4 billion in various sectors, including information technology (IT), power and environment. India, US to have 3 cabinet-level trade talks NEW DELHI: India and the United States will hold three cabinet-level dialogues focusing on finance and investment, cooperation on trade and investment and on commerce, US Commerce Secretary William Daley said on Thursday. Clinton shares Nayala enthusiasm for democracy NAYALA, Rajasthan: US President Bill Clinton Thursday hailed India for its achievements on the development front and for upholding democratic traditions. India to seek US help in basic sciences NEW DELHI: India is likely to seek cooperation in the fields of basic sciences and renewable energy from the United States during the first Indo-US round-table talks commencing at Hyderabad on Friday. Pak keeps Clinton's schedule a secret ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities are keeping US President Bill Clinton's itinerary during his stopover here a secret for security reasons, media reported on Wednesday. Tightest security steps in Mumbai for Clinton MUMBAI: Amidst the "tightest-ever fool-proof" security arrangements, countdown has begun for the arrival of United States President Bill Clinton in the country's commercial capital on Friday, heralding a new era of Indo-US business co-operation. US concerned over arms race in S Asia: Ackerman NEW DELHI: US Democrat Congressman Gary Ackerman said on Thursday Washington is concerned about an arms race in the South Asian region with both India and Pakistan testing nuclear bombs, and asked the two neighbours not to commit the blunder US and USSR did in the Cold War era. Desert beauty's date with most powerful President AMBER, Rajasthan: The invincible majestic 16th century desert beauty, Amber Fort, had its date with modern history on Thursday when US President Bill Clinton and his daughter Chelsea visited the fort amid unprecedented security cover. Chelsea, Dorothy to go sight-seeing in Hyderabad HYDERABAD: Even as US President Bill Clinton would be busy and preoccupied visiting the hi-tech city and the Mahavir Hospital during his short "flying visit" here on Friday, America's first daughter Chelsea and her granny Dorothy Rodham are expected to go sight-seeing and shopping. timesofindia.com