Pan-Islamic groups welcome ceasefire with blasts
In a bid to render the Hizbul Mujahideen ceasefire irrelevant on ground, the pan-Islamic groups have intensified their attacks on soft targets.



Rajasthan ban on smoking could go up in smoke
The Rajasthan government has bitten off more than it can chew in imposing a ban on smoking at public places.



CPM tries to get allies to speak in one voice
The ruling Left Front in West Bengal is faced with the problem of its allies speaking in diverse voices. The CPI(M) has been trying to get its partners to express a uniform view on sensitive issues.



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