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The Commonwealth Games, the Indian Premier League and the hockey World Cup were put on alert for direct attacks from al-Qaeda after the terrorist organisation’s Pakistani arm made specific threats against the events. No More Sports in India – Ilyas Kashmiri Ilyas Kashmiri – The Next Osama Bin Laden India embarrased by filth at Common Wealth Games Commonwealth Games in India Bridge Collapse 23 injured 21 sept 2010 Commonwealth Games Security Concerns | 21 Sep 2010 – ABC News AU Security-A serious concern during CWG Delhi 2010 Footbridge near Nehru CWG Stadium collapses, 23 injured – athletes’ accomodation declared ‘filthy’ In a rare example of a terrorist group using specific threats against sporting events to generate propaganda the 313 Brigade, an affiliate of al-Qaeda, warned that athletes and spectators attending the events in India would face “consequences”. The IPL and hockey World Cup take place next month, ...

Qamar Zaman (PPP), Ibrahim Khan (JI) and Nirupama Subramanian in this episode of Capital Talk.

Awaz Apni NEW DELHI: Indian external affairs minister Pranab Mukherjee Sunday ruled out giving of any ultimatum to Pakistan following Mumbai violence, however, he reiterated India’s demand that Pakistan should take action against people whose names had been provided to it.According to an Indian TV channel, Pranab Mukherjee said Pakistan will be provided all the evidence after India completes the investigation into Mumbai attacks.

CNews SRINAGAR: Indian police say they have issued orders to shoot protesters defying a curfew in Indian-controlled Kashmir.Senior police official Hemant Lohia said the order was given Wednesday following widespread curfew violations the day before in which 15 people were martyred including APHC leader, Shaikh Abdul Aziz.Violence has roiled the Himalayan region since June 23 when Muslims and Hindus began tit-for-tat protests over a government proposal to transfer land to a Hindu shrine in India's only Muslim-majority state."Curfew has to be implemented fully and we've ordered shoot at sight to discourage protests," says Lohia. "This last option becomes the first in order not to let the situation go out of hand."

CNews KABUL: Afghanistan lashed out at neighboring Pakistan on Monday and said it would not attend any of the meetings with Pakistan being participant until the restoration of derailed bilateral ties. She accused Pakistan’s intelligence service and army being behind the bloody Taliban-led insurgency, calling the security forces the ``world's biggest producers of terrorism and extremism.'' The statement will likely strain already difficult relations between the two neighbors, whose shared porous border has become a safe-heaven for Taliban, al-Qaida and other militant groups, whose attacks have killed thousands and are threatening the stability of both countries.  In protest of what it called ``direct interference in its internal affairs,'' Afghanistan said it is suspending its participation in three upcoming meetings with Pakistani officials scheduled for the next few weeks.  The statement accused Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence of involvement in a number ...

Musharraf says to doff uniform by November end (Posted at 2340) ISLAMABAD: President General Pervez Musharraf said Wednesday that he will doff military uniform and begin as civilian president by the end of November. In an interview to foreign television Musharraf said Benazir Bhutto even if won the elections, she would have to cope with constitutional issues before she becomes the premier for the third time.Musharraf said the induction of authentic and impartial persons would be ensured in the interim setup.The president said the West and media have played dishonestly with him still he has given assurance of a free and fair election in a peaceful environment.Benazir Bhutto was put under house arrest in view of security apprehensions, the president said adding it was impossible for him to permit a large rally in such a populated area as Liaquat Bagh and in the present situation, taking out a big rally would be a wrong step.Musharraf said Benazir Bhutto, from the very inception, is chan...

CNews NEW DELHI: Pakistan Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, who arrived here to participate in the SAARC Home and Interior Ministers’ conference, said his country would not allow terrorists to use its land to carry out their nefarious activities. Sherpao said Pakistan was a victim of terrorism. He said about 450 innocent people had been killed in suicide attacks in the country this year alone. Pakistan is a frontline state in the war against terrorism, he said. Sherpao said his country would not allow foreigners in Waziristan to pursue subversive activities across the border. The Pakistani minister said the SAARC ministerial conference was very important, as it will allow interaction between the ministers of eight nations responsible for regional security. Issues related to drug and human trafficking, and cooperation among police departments will also be discussed at the conference. Participating ministers will also look into establishing a database to coordinate action again...

CNews Srinagar, Oct 11: Militants on Thursday carried out a suicide attack on the CRPF battalion headquarters housed in a hotel along the banks of the famous Dal Lake here this evening in which one of the bombers was killed after a fierce gun-battle. The attack in the tourist hub of the city, coming after a period of lull in terror attacks in the state capital, happened around the time when Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad was hosting an iftaar party at the nearby Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC). Militants hurled a grenade and followed it by firing on the sentry post at the main gate of the headquarters of 144th battalion at Boulevard Road along the banks of the Dal Lake this evening triggering a gunfight, CRPF spokesman P Tripathy said. The incident happened around 6.30 pm. "One militant died and we are assessing the situation," he said. The encounter was still continuing in the night. Atleast three CRPF personnel are reported injured in the attack. The...

CNews Ajmer Shrine: A low intensity blast ripped through the shrine of Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti on Thursday evening. The blast is reported to have occurred at quarter past six when the devotees had gathered for Iftar, near the Ahta- e- Noor. There are reports of three persons being killed and eighteen injured.

CNews TEHRAN: Iran and Pakistan have agreed to periodic revision of gas prices as part of a pipeline deal to carry Iranian gas via Pakistan to India, an Iranian news agency said on Tuesday, quoting the local export company. "The two parties have agreed that each side submit its demands for gas price revision to the other side every three years, taking into account the situation on the international market," said a statement from the National Society for Gas Exports from Iran. The two countries have also agreed on other terms, particularly dealing with "situations of force majeure and the law governing the agreement." According to the statement quoted by the news agency, the Indian side -- opposed to a price review system -- may take part in future talks. Late in September, Hojatollah Ganimifard, Iran's deputy minister in charge of the project said Iran and Pakistan had reached an agreement, in the absence of India, on the pipeline. He added that the two countrie...

INDORE: A local court on Thursday issued bailable warrant against Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, Ashok Rajpal and Rakesh Rajpal (car showroom owners) for allegedly disrespecting the national flag at a programme in the city on August 16. The incident occurred during a function organised by a showroom of a leading car maker where Khan was the chief guest and 11 national flags were hoisted on top of the showroom. The tricolour remain hoisted even after the sunset and when mediapersons drew attention of the showroom owners on the issue, the flags were allegedly pulled down in a "derogatory manner" and remained on the floor in violation of the national flag code. A complaint in this regard was filed by an advocate Shailendra Sharma following which the court of judical magistrate first class (JMFC) today issued bailable warrants against them. The court directed them to appear on October 12 in the case. The complaint was filed under Prevention of Insult to the National Honour Act of 19...