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Russia asks Pak to stop cross-border terrorism
New Delhi: Russia on March 27 asked Pakistan to stop cross-border terrorism against India and "resolutely condemned" the killing of Kashmiri Pundits on March 24.
'Let, JeM behind massacre of Kashmiri Pandits'
New Delhi: Army on March 27 claimed that Pakistan-based militant outfits Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were behind the recent massacre of 24 Kashmiri Pandits in Kashmir valley.
Counter terror strategy in J&K under review
New Delhi: Compelled to take a fresh look at its strategy to combat terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the Pulwama massacre, security forces could change their tactics to tackle the spurt in terror violence in the state recently.
KASHMIR
4 jawans, 5 militants among 11 killed in J&K
Srinagar: Eleven persons including a couple, four security personnel and five ultras were killed in militancy-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir since March 26 night, official sources said on March 27.
100 kgs RDX, other explosives recovered in J&K
Jammu: Security forces recovered 100 kgs of RDX and other explosives from a village in Banihal area of Jammu and Kashmir, which militants had planned to use for disrupting movement of traffic on Jammu-Srinagar national highway, defence sources said.
3 hurt as heavy Pak shelling continues for 2nd day
Jammu: Three persons were injured as heavy shelling by Pakistani troops along the line of control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch and Kargil sectors of Jammu continued for the second day on March 27, official sources said.
NORTH
Ayodhya: ASI plea for extension of time rejected
Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court, hearing Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid title suits, on March 26 rejected the Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) plea for extension of time from one month to two-and-a-half months for completing the excavation work at the acquired land in Ayodhya, saying it was premature.
Seven small articles found during excavation
Ayodhya: Seven small articles were found during the excavation work that resumed at the acquired land on March 25 after a break on weekly-off day on March 24.
SOUTH
Six Greenpeace activists detained, released
Bangalore: Police on March 26 detained six "Greenpeace" activists who tried to storm the Monsanto Research and Development Centre in Bangalore demanding a stop to further genetic experiments of Bt cotton in Indian fields.
Central
PM calls for peaceful settlement of Iraq crisis
Batni (MP): Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on March 27 hoped that the US-led war on Iraq would end soon and affirmed India's stand that the issue should not be resolved through use of force but through the United Nations.
EAST
India, Pak urged not to mix business with politics
Kolkata: The SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the apex trade body of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation) nations, on March 27 urged member nations, including India and Pakistan, to keep business away from political differences and sign the SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Agreement) treaty without further delay to foster better trade relations in the region.
US 'need not give us advice', says Fernandes
Patna: Lashing out at the US for prodding India to resume dialogue with Pakistan at this juncture, Defence Minister George Fernandes on March 27 said Washington "need not give us advice" on security issues.
Fernandes rebuts Opposition criticism on Iraq
Patna: Defence Minister George Fernandes on March 27 strongly rebutted Opposition charge of India being soft on the US in the wake of the war on Iraq, saying New Delhi had time and again expressed its opposition to war against the West Asian country.
WEST
Advani unable to ensure safety of people: Vaghela
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Congress on March 27 charged the Union Home Minister L K Advani with not being able to ensure safety of the people and maintaining the law and order situation in the state.
i-flex Solutions' CEO detained in Britain
Mumbai: In yet another incident involving harassment of Indian IT professionals abroad, leading IT company i-flex Solutions Ltd on March 27 said the London-based chief executive officer (CEO) of its Dutch subsidiary has been detained in UK while 14 other employees have been asked to quit the Netherlands.
'Terrorist-underworld nexus behind Pandya killing'
Ahmedabad: Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani on March 27 said terrorist-underworld nexus appeared to be behind the killing of former Gujarat minister and BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) leader Haren Pandya even as investigators questioned people who were in the vicinity of the assassination site.
Pandya's mortal remains consigned to flames
Ahmedabad: The mortal remains of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Gujarat Home Minister Haren Pandya, who was shot dead by two unidentified persons on March 26, were consigned to flames on March 27.
Bandh against Pandya killing evokes partial response
Ahmedabad: The day long Gujarat bandh called by Congress and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) to protest killing of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Gujarat Home Minister Haren Pandya, on March 27 evoked partial response, even as security has been beefed up all over the state.
Shares open slightly lower, trap in narrow range
Mumbai: Share prices opened slightly lower on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on March 27 on the back of negative advices from Wall Street and were trapped in a very narrow range on alternate bouts of buying and selling.
Advani, Naidu pay floral tributes to Pandya
Ahmedabad: Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president M Venkaiah Naidu on March 27 paid floral tributes to slain BJP leader and former Gujarat Home and Revenue Minister Haren Pandya at his residence 'Neelam'.
NORTH EAST & SIKKIM
Joint efforts needed to tackle NE militancy: Lapang
Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister D D Lapang on March 27 said joint efforts of all North Eastern states were needed to tackle militancy in the region.
Red alert sounded, appeal for safe release of German
Imphal: Manipur has been put on maximum alert and security personnel have stepped up search operation to trace the whereabouts of kidnapped German national Heinrich Wolfgang, official sources said.
'Tripura ultras get commando training in Pak'
Agartala: Pakistan Army were imparting commando training to Tripura based insurgents in their country to launch subversive activities in Indian territory, police said, quoting a surrendered militant.
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