Imp News Articles to read in The Hindu dated 4th January 2012

News Paper: THE HINDU                    Date: 4th January 2012

National News:

• PMO steps in to resolve row over oil, gas exploration
• Mullaperiyar, Idukki dams safe, experts tell panel
• R&D spending can't stagnate at low levels, says Manmohan
• States should be free to decide on Lokayukta: Mamata
• Ministries squabble over jurisdiction

International News:

• Detained Indian traders in Chinese hub are “fearing for their lives”
• New York police probe ‘bias' crimes
• First W. Asia talks in 15 months start

Business & Economy News:

• Number portability likely on savings bank accounts
• Ministry nod for RIL's $1.529 b investment plan in satellite fields
• Telecom dispute tribunal cannot decide on 3G roaming issue, says DoT

Editorial & OP-ED:

• Umpiring a gigantic exercise
• Seeking answers from the GRAIL
• Nigeria's twin challenges
• Illegal immigrants in U.S., a financial burden on the health system
• ‘Periyar is an inter-State river'