21.   Both Vice President Dick Cheney and Secretary of State Colin Powell raised the matter with Indian officials.

22.   But after Kargil, frustrated Indian officials talked more about the feasibility of a limited war that involved striking into Pakistani territory.

23.   Burmese diplomats did not respond to requests for comment, but Indian officials said that joint military operations were likely to continue.

24.   But Indian officials attribute the fish shortage to environmental factors, like unusually warm lake water in recent years.

25.   But Indian officials said Monday that they are willing to resume negotiations with Pakistan so long as the sanctity of the Line of Control is restored.

26.   But Indian officials said Pakistan would have to stop fomenting violence against India by Islamic militants in Kashmir before talks could proceed.

27.   But Indian officials say circumstances could change at any time.

28.   But Indian officials have said the venture may still be approved.

29.   But Indian officials interpreted a statement by Clinton as an embrace of their position that Pakistan must stop infiltrating Kashmir with militant fighters before talks can start.

30.   But Indian officials emphatically denied it.