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AMagazine MUMBAI: Two luxury hotels in Mumbai that were stormed by militants re-opened amid tight security on Sunday, less than a month after devastating attacks that rocked India's financial and entertainment hub.The Trident and Taj Mahal hotels received their first guests since the carnage, with staff praised for their dedication and resilience as others called for defiance in the face of extremism.Ratan Tata, the head of the Tata Group conglomerate that owns the Taj, dedicating the relaunch to all those who lost their lives, said the swift reopening of the hotel's modern Tower wing was the start of a "new era.""I believe that the opening of this hotel will send a message that we can come alive again in a record period of time and play a role and continue to be part of this great city," he told reporters.The 105-year-old Palace wing of the Taj remains closed but Tata said its reopening "would send an even stronger message, not just for the Taj but for...

AMagazine KARACHI: The chief of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Altaf Hussain, has strongly condemned the acts of terrorism in the Indian city of Mumbai. In a statement issued here on Thursday he expressed sorrow over the killings of personnel of law enforcement agencies and the innocent citizens in such incidents. The MQM chief further said the peaceful people of Pakistan as well as those in other parts of the world condemn these killings. MQM Chief also expressed his heartfelt sympathies with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Indian government and the members of bereaved families in India. He said we share the sorrow and grief of the people of India as well as the Indian government. Altaf Hussain also prayed for the early recovery of those who sustained injuries in such incidents.

AMagazine MUMBAI: A militant holed up inside Mumbai's Oberoi Hotel told a television news channel on Thursday that seven attackers were holding hostages inside the luxury establishment. "There are seven of us inside hotel Oberoi," the man identified as Sahadullah told the channel. "We want all Mujahideens held in India released and only after that we will release the people." The terrorist said he belonged to an Indian Islamist group that is seeking an end to the persecution of Indian Muslims. Identifying himself as a member of a group calling itself Deccan Mujahedeen, the gunman, who was holed up in the Oberoi Trident Hotel, called for the release of all fellow Islamic militants detained in India. "Muslims in India should not be persecuted. We love this as our country but when our mothers and sisters were being killed, where was everybody?" he told the channel by phone from inside the hotel, which is surrounded by army commandos. "Release ...

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AMagazine MUMBAI: Preliminary investigations on Thursday pointed to involvement of at least some Pakistani nationals in the serial terror attacks in Mumbai that left over 100 dead and 270 others injured."There are indications that the perpetrators of the crime, who arrived in Mumbai by boats, are Pakistani nationals," authoritative sources said. The indications are based on information gathered from captured terrorists, the sources said. Maharashtra deputy chief minister R R Patil, who also holds the Home portfolio, said revealing detailed information on the terror strikes could prove detrimental at this juncture. "We have total clues. But disclosing information would not help the case," Patil said. "This is an attack on the country. We will disclose information at an appropriate time," he said. Meanwhile, there are reports that Colaba police have impounded four boats allegedly used by the terrorists to reach the Mumbai coast.

AMagazine NEW DELHI: Two Pakistani merchant vessels have been apprehended off the coast of India following militant attacks in Mumbai, the official Press Trust of India reported Thursday. The agency quoted Home Ministry sources as saying the ships were stopped off the coast of Gujarat state, just north of Mumbai. The report came after the Indian navy said it was following up on suspicions that the gunmen, who attacked the city, killing at least 125 people, had reached the city by speedboat after being dropped off by a larger ship. It also comes after Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the militants had come from "outside the country," and the military official leading the operation to flush them out explicitly insisted they were from Pakistan.

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AMagazine NEW DELHI: Britain, Canada and Australia have advised their citizens visiting India not to travel to Mumbai. The US have not yet updated any travel advisory. This follows reports that terrorists were specifically looking for British and US passport holders at the two five-star hotels which they attacked late Wednesday night in Mumbai. The British Foreign Office advised against “all non-essential travel to Mumbai until further notice”. “If you are currently in Mumbai we advise you to stay indoors and monitor the media,” it added, noting that they should contact their travel agent for information as some flights have been cancelled. The Foreign Office also gave Mumbai and Britain phones numbers for British citizens or their relatives to contact for information. “We advise all British nationals in the city to stay indoors until local authorities advise that it is safe to go outside,” the notice added. The Australian foreign ministry's travel advice also had a similar tenor, ...

AMagazine MUMBAI: The hostage drama in Mumbai’s landmark Hotel Taj has ended as 40 bodies have been recovered during the rescue operation. According to Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP) A N Roy, all the hostages inside Taj have been rescued. However, hostage-like situation at Trident hotel continues. Meanwhile, two explosions were heard from the hotel. Even at the Nariman House, many people are feared to be taken as hostages. Nine foreigners are among the 100 killed in the attack that also left over 300 people injured.

AMagazine MUMBAI: More than 100 people have been killed, including nine foreigners and at least 287 injured in a series of well-coordinated terrorist attacks in Mumbai. Terrorists, who apparently came in by boats, struck at 10 places in south Mumbai including five-star hotels, hospitals and train stations. There is hostage situation in at least two locations -- the Taj and the Trident hotels. In the Taj Colaba, at least 100 people are believed to be trapped probably held hostage by terrorists. Some of these are Israeli and Canadian nationals. NSG and Military Commandos entered the Taj and Trident hotels. Five terrorists have been killed. Several staff members at the hotels have also been killed, including two at Trident. Gunshots continue to be heard. NSG Commandos have launched operations in the Nariman House building in Colaba. This was the second place that was attacked in Mumbai. Two men came on a scooter and hurled a grenade at nearby petrol pump. Though the grenade missed the pet...

AMagazine NEW DEHLI: India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has vowed to take "whatever measures are necessary" to track down those responsible for the Mumbai attacks. In his address to nation, Singh called on all Indians to remain united following the co-ordinated attacks that have left 101 dead and 300 injured. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh also said that the attacks in Mumbai which killed more than 100 people were well-planned and probably had "external linkages". "The well-planned and well-orchestrated attacks, probably with external linkages, were intended to create a sense of terror by choosing high-profile targets," Singh said in an address to the nation. At least seven sites in the city were targeted by gunmen late on Wednesday. Some hostages have been freed but blasts continue to be heard at three sites, including two luxury hotels. Police chief AN Roy said hostages had been rescued from the Taj Mahal Palace hotel, but gunmen were still ...

AMagazine ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday telephoned Congress leader Sonia Gandhi to condemn the terrorist attacks in Bombay that killed scores and injured hundreds. The President termed the killing of the innocent a detestable act and condemned the attacks in strongest possible terms. The President said militancy and extremism in all its forms and manifestations had to be eliminated and all countries need to cooperate with each other in this regard. The President asked Sonia Gandhi to convey his grief and sorrow to the people of India and to the families of those who lost their loved ones.

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AMagazine MUMBAI: The security forces in Indian city Mumbai declared to have taken in siege the terrorists and said it is the government which would make the final decision regarding the conclusive action. However, the media said that the officials started the negotiations with the terrorists. According to Indian media, the security forces sources claimed to have completed 50 percent operation against terrorists at Taj Hotel and that there is no aggravated situation regarding hostages. They said that the security forces laid siege around the terrorists at Oberoi hotel and now it is up to the government to opt for negotiations or operation. Police chief said that there is no hostage held at Taj hotel and now the police personnel have started to clear the hotel. Meantime, Home Minister SR Patel told an Indian television that the government has taken all the necessary information and all these details would be released after due verification. Patel said at least five terrorists have been ...

AMagazine NEW DELHI: India's most audacious terror attack began when a group of men carrying a huge quantity of arms and ammunition got off at the Gateway of India jetty, Mumbai's most identifiable landmark, and literally crossed the road to begin the night of mayhem. Intelligence sources said the terrorists landed at the Gateway of India, across the road from the 565-room Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel, one of the seven places in the city they laid siege to, Wednesday night. After having alighted at the jetty, the assailants went about their task commandeering vehicles to attack the Chhatrapati Shivaji railway station, the Leopold cafe and enter the Taj and the Oberoi Trident hotels where they continue to hold tourists as hostages. At any given point, the jetty at the Gateway of India has 2,000 boats. Though the popular tourist spot is also manned, they still managed to get through. "We know they arrived at the jetty and then began targeting popular sites in south Mumba...

AMagazine MUMBAI: A militant holed up inside Mumbai's Oberoi Hotel told a news channel on Thursday that seven attackers were holding hostages inside the luxury establishment. "There are seven of us inside hotel Oberoi," the man identified as Sahadullah told the channel. "We want all Mujahideens held in India released and only after that we will release the people." "Release all the Mujahideens, and Muslims living in India should not be troubled," he said. Fresh firing erupted early on Thursday in Taj hotel as commandoes moved in to flush out terrorists holding some foreigners hostage after a night of terror targeting ten places in Mumbai. Smoke was seen billowing from the new building of the Taj Hotel -- which stands next to the old building where terrorists are holed up. While NSG operation was on in the old building, fire brigade personnel were trying to douse fire in the new wing. Army commandoes moved into the luxury Oberoi and the Taj Mahal hotels...

AMagazine NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s election rally in the capital Thursday was cancelled following the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, a local news agency said. He has also called an emergency Cabinet meeting. Indian Home Minister Shivraj Patil is back in Delhi from Mumbai for the meeting. More than 101 people have been killed and 250 injured in a series of terrorist attacks in Mumbai at 10 places including hotels, hospitals and train stations since Wednesday evening. Manmohan Singh was to address an election rally in south Delhi Thursday afternoon. The ruling Congress party had decided to end its campaign for Saturday’s assembly election in Delhi with the prime minister’s rally. A hostage crisis continued Thursday with tourists and other guests being held by terrorists in two five-star hotels.

AMagazine MUMBAI: Teams of gunmen stormed luxury hotels, a popular restaurant, a crowded train station and a Jewish group's headquarters in India's financial capital, killing at least 101 people, taking Westerners hostage and leaving parts of the city under siege Thursday, police said. A group of suspected Muslim militants claimed responsibility. Police and gunmen were exchanging occasional gunfire at two luxury hotels and dozens of people were believed held hostage or trapped in besieged buildings. Pradeep Indulkar, a senior official at the Maharashtra state Home Ministry said 101 people were killed and 287 injured. Officials said at least eight militants had also been killed since the overnight attacks that targeted at least 10 separate sites began around 9:30 p.m. Gunmen also seized the Mumbai headquarters of the ultra-orthodox Jewish outreach group Chabad Lubavitch, the New York-based group said. Indian commandos surrounded the building in the morning, and media reports sai...

AMagazine WASHINGTON/LONDON: President-elect Barack Obama and UN chief Ban ki-moon led the global community condemnation of the terror attacks in Mumbai and called on the nations of the world to work together to "root out and destroy terrorist networks". At least 100 people, including Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare, were killed when terrorists struck with impunity in Mumbai in coordinated multiple blasts and gunfire in a dozen areas across the city. "These coordinated attacks on innocent civilians demonstrate the grave and urgent threat of terrorism," Obama's Chief National security Spokesperson Brooke Anderson said in a statement. "The United States must continue to strengthen our partnerships with India and nations around the world to root out and destroy terrorist networks," he said. "We stand with the people of India, whose democracy will prove far more resilient than the hateful ideology that led to these attacks," Anderson ad...