Imp News Articles to read in The Hindu dated 1st February 2012

News Paper: THE HINDU                                           Date: 1st February 2012
National News:

• Don't sit on sanction for prosecution in corruption cases, says Supreme Court
• Rafale edges out Eurofighter
• President Rajapaksa makes a U-turn
• Supreme Court dismisses plea for further probe into wealth case against Jayalalithaa
• Officers in PMO let down Manmohan: Justice Singhvi
• Jubilation in France as Dassault wins deal
• CRIS is India's new rating index
• A.K. Damodaran (1921-2012) - A principled diplomat with formidable intellect
• Kasab did not get free and fair trial, counsel tells court
• Rice bowl turns bare for farmers in West Bengal
• Post-Nair's RTI plea, ISRO seeks to release reports on deal

International News:

• U.S., Russia set for high-octane clash over Syria
• Obama openly defends drone use

Economy & Business News:

• GDP growth pegged at 8.4 per cent
• CPSUs will invest Rs.1.40-lakh cr next year: Manmohan Singh
• Rangarajan for reducing subsidies to pare deficit
• China unfairly limits raw material exports: WTO
• Dharmadhikari panel report submitted
• Australia invites more Indian investments, collaborations

Editorial & OP-ED:

• From food security to food justice
• Prosecution, power, principle
• On a wing and a prayer
• India's stake in Arctic cold war
• Ninety days too many