India will reshape ties with Pakistan: Prez
‘But Islamabad will have to rein in terror groups first’

New Delhi, June 4 More than six months after the Mumbai terror attacks, India today extended olive branch to Pakistan with President Pratibha Patil asserting that the new UPA government would reshape the relationship with Islamabad provided the neighbouring country sincerely dealt with terrorist groups acting against India. Top priorities Editorial: President speaks President Pratibha Patil takes the salute after she arrives to address the joint session of Parliament. — PTI

Focus on women in UPA agenda
New Delhi, June 4
On the threshold of a new beginning, the Congress-led UPA government, through President Pratibha Patil, today sent out a firm and unambiguous pro-women message in Parliament of India.

Sonia scouts for a culture incumbent
New Delhi, June 4
Currently under the direct charge of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the Culture Ministry is unlikely to get a full-fledged Cabinet minister in a hurry. It may appoint a cultural adviser or opt for an expert instead of a politician for this job.

Cong for early Assembly poll in Haryana
New Delhi, June 4
The Congress has made up its mind that it will be “cash in” on the gains of the resounding win registered by the party in Haryana during the just-ended Lok Sabha polls. The party is keen to seek an early election to the legislative Assembly.

Obama for a ‘new start’ with Islamic world
Cairo, June 4
Reaching out to the 1.5 billion Muslims around the world, US President Barack Obama today called for a "new beginning" between the United States and the Islamic world by ending the "cycle of suspicion and discord" and confronting "violent extremism" together.

‘Muslim’ comment sparks row

US advisory annoys India
New Delhi, June 4
Even as US Under Secretary of State William Burns travels to New Delhi next week, the US embassy here has issued an advisory to all US citizens resident in or travelling to India that there was a high threat from terrorism throughout this country.

Saeed’s release to be challenged
Islamabad, June 4
Pakistan today said the government of its Punjab province would file an appeal against the Lahore High Court order releasing banned JuD chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, who was placed under house arrest in December last year in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks.

Sant’s cremation a peaceful affair Ballan, June 4 A large number of people turned up at Dera Sachkhand to pay their last respects to Sant Ramanand, whose mortal remains were consigned to flames in a state funeral today. Followers of the Dera Sachkhand give a tearful adieu to Sant Ramanand at Ballan village in Jalandhar on Thursday. Tribune photo: Pawan Sharma