Kashmiri militants should respond to Indian ceasefire, says US
In its first formal comments on the developments relating to Kashmir, the Bush administration has welcomed the extension of ceasefire in the state.



U.S Customs arrest Pak duo for smuggling spy cameras
United States Customs Service has arrested a Pakistani duo and charged them with conspiring to smuggle ophisticated spy cameras to govt labs in Pakistan.



World Bank praises State Employment Guarantee Scheme
World Bank has praised the public works programme in South Asia despite the inadequate safety nets in the egion, including the one initiated in Maharashtra.



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