Rashid walks up to Vajpayee to greet him
*Short, sweet, smart message delivered

NEW DELHI, Nov 11: In the first political contact after the April peace initiative, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee shook hands with Pakistan Information Minister Sheikh Rashid who said he had delivered a "short, sweet and smart message" from the Pakistani leadership..............more

No differences on talks with Hurriyat: PM

NEW DELHI, Nov 11: Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee today denied media reports that there were "differences" within the Council of Ministers on the issue of Centre’s decision to hold talks with Hurriyat Conference.........more

DP close to solve Swiss diplomat’s rape case

NEW DELHI, Nov 11: With the arrest of a youth, Delhi Police today claimed to have solved the sensational day light robbery at Swiss Airline office at the World Trade Tower in Connaught Place area and also raised the prospects of solving the sensational rape case involving a Swiss diplomat...............more

Bad governance behind alienation: Vohra

NEW DELHI, Nov 11: Centre’s interlocutor on Jammu and Kashmir N N Vohra today said bad governance is primary cause of alienation of people and regretted that no clear policy was being applied to tackle the internal threats.................more

Govt concerned about Hurriyat leaders’ security

NEW DELHI, Nov 11: Even before talks between Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani and Abbas Ansari-led Hurriyat Conference could take place, security of the separatist conglomerate’s leaders has become an issue of concern for the Centre which feels threat to them could hamper progress in the dialogue process................more

Musharraf positive on peace process

NEW DELHI, Nov 11: Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is "very positive" on the peace process initiated by India and has "certain ideas" and a very high opinion of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a senior Pakistani Minister said today..................more

13 houses damaged in shelling

SRINAGAR, Nov 11: One person was injured and 13 houses damaged in shelling by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Karnah sector of Kupwara district of north Kashmir today, official sources said.................more

Vajpayee, Putin hold informal talks.....

Aga breaks away from Geelani.....