Anticipated NCE's fate hangs in balance
The fate of the anticipated, NCE seems unclear, as two of the four-consortium member entities seem uncertain on their own turf.

Congress blastsfoodgrains policy
Congress leader Umrao Singh on Sunday, criticised the Vajpayee government's decision to formulate a new foodgrains policy, claiming it was aimed at dismantling the FCI and MSP system, operating in the country for three decades.

OPEC chief says oil stocks are rising, sees output cut
OPEC president Ali Rodriguez said on Sunday that global oil inventories were rising, and exporters should be ready to cut output as early as January, if decade-high prices begin to fall.


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  Saudi Arabia agrees to deliver more oil, if needed
  R&D in horticulture for export needs sought
  Gem and jewellery exports up by 14%
  Briefing
  `Farmer-friendly fertiliser policy is Centre's intention'