Mumbai Heat
Pak understands gravity of the problem: Rice
Describing her “extensive” talks with Pakistani leader on regional security as “satisfactory”, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Thursday said Pakistan has shown focused approach and commitment on the issue of terrorism. “Pakistani leadership is focused and very committed on the issue of terrorism,” Rice told reporters prior to her departure as she arrived here Thursday morning after visiting India.

I intend to do everything in my power: Zardari
Editorial: It’s Pak responsibility

Security tightened at airports
New Delhi, December 4
The security has been tightened at airports in the country following a nationwide alert issued by the ministry of civil aviation to all agencies concerned to augment security arrangements.

No re-runs of Mumbai terror attack, govt tells TV channels
New Delhi, December 4
The government today directed TV channels not to broadcast scenes of the Mumbai terror attack as it may evoke strong sentiments among those affected by it.

A commando from the Central Industrial Security Force stands guard outside the terminal building of Bangalore airport on Thursday. — PTI

Medvedev arrives
New Delhi, December 4
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev arrived here tonight on a three-day visit during which the two countries are expected to sign a civil nuclear agreement. Under the pact, Moscow will build four additional atomic reactors in Tamil Nadu.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during their meeting before dinner in New Delhi. — PTI

Polls 2008: Rajasthan
66 pc turnout, stray incidents of violence
Jaipur, December 4
Nearly 66 per cent polling marred by snags in electronic voting machines (EVM), sporadic incidents of violence, booth capturing, and boycott of voting took place today for constituting the 13th Vidhan Sabha of Rajasthan.

Indian, Chinese troops to walk ‘Hand in Hand’
New Delhi, December 4
For the first time India and China will conduct a joint army exercise on the Indian soil. A 137-member strong Chinese army contingent arrived in their service aircraft at Pune this morning to take part in the drill, which begins this weekend.

Mumbai: ‘India, Pak must team up’

Indian editions of foreign mags allowed
New Delhi, December 4
The Centre has decided to allow publication of Indian editions of foreign magazines publishing news and comments on public news by Indian entities, with or without foreign investment. Publishers of such editions would be eligible for attracting 26 per cent foreign investment. (Details in Nation page)

Tackling Terror BJP offers conditional support to UPA New Delhi, December 4 The BJP has offered conditional support to the UPA government in its fight against terrorism if it “immediately suspends miscalled peace process with Pakistan.” After two-hour deliberations, the Core Group of the BJP formulated a 10-point charter as a precondition for standing with the government against India, said Jaswant Singh, Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha.