Did Musharraf deliberately delay arrival
Rumours say that the Pakistan president wanted to avoid meeting Prime Minister Vajpayee during the retreat on the sidelines of the SAARC summit.
SAARC officials trying to hold truncated retreat
The original full-day retreat slated for Saturday at Nagarkot, 32 km away from Kathmandu, had to be cancelled after Friday's opening session was postponed.
WAR ON TERROR
Omar may have been held: Afghan minister
However, Minister for Reconstruction Amin Farhang told a German TV channel that he did not have any details.
Pakistan arrests ex-Taliban ambassador
Mullah Abdul Salam Zaeef, who had applied for asylum, was arrested for overstaying.
No blueprint for peace in Kashmir: Blair
The British premier said he would put before India and Pakistan the views of the international community regarding the tension in the subcontinent.
OTHER REPORTS
Pakistan continues crackdown on militants
Reports said the police had arrested 80 militants belonging to the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed on Thursday.
ISI ring busted in WB, Pakistani agent held
Four of his accomplices were also arrested on charges of trying to collect secret information on army installations.
REDIFF POLL
Many vote for Common Man, PM
Vajpayee's leadership and the Common Man's stoicity have won them several admirers.
BUSINESS
Govt not to block removal of equipment by Enron
'It is a matter between the stakeholders of DPC and the Centre has no intention to intervene at this point,' a senior official said.
Budget to factor in war threats: Sinha
'If the defence ministry needs more funds, I will not hesitate to provide that,' the finance minister said.
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CRICKET
Muralitharan heading for a perfect 10
He surpassed Ian Botham's haul of 383 wickets when he claimed his fourth wicket.
South Africa fight back against Australia
After the 1st innings collapse Kirsten and Dippenaar played well on day three of the third Test.
Australians still haunted by Calcutta loss
Coach John Buchanan had visions of his team's shattering loss to India after SA fought back to stall Australia's march to victory.
SPORTS
Canas makes it to the semi-finals
Canas now awaits the winner of the match between Karol Kucera and Fabrice Santoro in the Tata Open 2002.
Punjab win National Junior Football title
They beat Goa 1-0 to lift the Dr B C Roy trophy.
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