Lashkar vows to continue 'holy war'
A Lashkar-e-Tayiba spokesman said that the Pakistan government had no right to ban his outfit, as it was Kashmir-based.
Marked shift in Kashmir policy: Observers
They said Musharraf's speech was a courageous attempt to lay down a road map to completely reverse Gen Zia-ul-Haq's Islamic policies that introduced the violent turn into the Kashmir dispute.
Musharraf hasn't satisfied Indian feelings: BJP
The Congress, however, withheld comment, saying the general had covered a range of issues and it would need time to study his speech.
Musharraf discussed speech with Powell: Boucher
State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said the US has some idea about what Musharraf intends to do and what he intends to say.
OTHER REPORTS
Powell urges India to be patient with Musharraf
US Secretary of State Colin Powell has signalled that New Delhi should not expect immediate results from Musharraf's speech, scheduled for Saturday night.
Madarsas raided in Karachi, 25 arrested
The arrests, senior officials in Islamabad said, were a precaution against any violent reaction by extremist Islamic groups after Musharraf's scheduled address to the nation.
Fernandes suspects sabotage in Bikaner blasts
Fernandes accompanied by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot spent over two hours going round the site. The two also visited some villages nearby.
TMC too breaks ties with AIADMK
This means that a Congress-led third front may be on cards for the assembly by-elections.
THE WAR AGAINST TERRORISM
Indo-Pak tension complicates war against terror
Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said and Indo-Pak conflict would raise several complicated questions about the US use of Pakistani airbases for its war against terrorism in Afghanistan.
BUSINESS
Phone bills set to plummet from Jan 14
The dramatic tariff-cuts in STD rates announced by the government on Dec 28 come into effect from Monday.
Enron spread the wealth around Washington
Enron Corp lavished campaign donations on President Bush and was one of America's biggest political contributors, with almost half the US House of Representatives and the Senate having been beneficiaries of Enron largesse, say US watchdog groups.
MOVIES
How Sanjay ousted Ajay from 'Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche'
It was all Boney Kapoor's doing.
Tum Bin completes 25 weeks
News bytes from Bollywood.
CRICKET
India 'A' beat India 'B' to move into final
India 'B', who were restricted to 230 in 38.4 overs in response to the 289 of India 'A', lost both their matches and crashed out of the N K P Salve Challenger Series tournament.
Gough has plans ready for Indian batsmen
England's pace sperahead said he is looking forward to the limited-overs series after missing the Tests.
BCCI wants panel to be reconstituted
Jagmohan Dalmiya questioned the procedure followed by the ICC in constituting the panel to probe the Mike Denness controversy.
McGrath suspended for one match
McGrath has been suspended from the ODI against SA after showing dissent at an umpire's decision.
CRICKET SPECIAL
Rediff cricket ratings - Updated!
Australia are an amazing 17 points ahead of the world's second best team but India remain put.
SPORTS
Mohun Bagan too good for JCT
A goal in each half sufficed for the former champions to score their third victory in the National Football League.
Hockey squad sweating it out at World Cup camp
The camp will conclude on January 25 following which the team for the tournament will be chosen.
Bopanna gets India Davis Cup call
The uncapped 21-year-old from Karnataka was picked for the Asia-Oceania zonal tie against Lebanon.
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'I'm a Net buff'
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