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October 12
WAR AGAINST TERROR: DAY SIX
US fighter jets resume strikes after Friday's break
Two loud explosions and anti-aircraft guns were heard in Kabul as fighter jets roared past. "We heard two very large explosions," a resident in the city's northern part said.
US, UK freeze Jaish-e-Mohammed assets
Another Pakistan-based organisation, Al-Rasheed trust of Lahore, also had its assets frozen.
Kashmir most dangerous place: US
'One of the reasons Colin Powell is going to the subcontinent is to probe the minds of the Indians and Pakistanis and see if there is a way to lower the temperature,' Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage said.
Powell's visit will add insult to injury: Pak parties
'We appeal to the people of Pakistan and the traders to express solidarity on this occasion and close their businesses,' a joint statement issued by 15 religious parties said.
Pakistan still aiding Taleban: Northern Alliance
Northern Alliance envoy to Uzbekistan Muhammad Hasham Saad said, 'The regular Pakistani army, the officers, are still inside Afghanistan with the Taleban'.
Taleban again thumbs nose at US demand for Osama
Taleban envoy to Pakistan Mullah Abdul Salam Zaeef laughed away Bush's offer to 'reconsider' military strikes against the regime if it hands over bin Laden.
Violent protests in Pakistan over US attacks
Activists of hardline Islamic groups clashed with police in Karachi pelting stones and set fire to an American fast food outlet and several vehicles, including buses, cars and motorcycles.
Attack on Afghanistan: Protests in Kashmir valley
Some fundamentalist parties had called a general strike on Friday to protest against the US-led attack on Afghanistan to coincide with a similar call given by like-minded parties in Pakistan.
Pak had no role in creating Taleban: Ex-ISI chief
General Javed Ashraf said that the Taleban acquired a huge cache of weapons from stockpiles that had been dumped both by the retreating Soviet forces and supplies abandoned by the US.
Taleban fudging casualty figures: analysts
The reason could be to avert an exodus of Afghans to neighbouring countries and desertion by commanders.
Bush says campaign will be long;
FBI warns of more terrorist attacks
The US president told his countrymen that the US would keep up the attacks on the Al Qaeda 'as long as it takes' to bring the terrorist network, headed by Saudi exile and prime suspect in the September 11 terror attacks Osama bin Laden, to justice.
Friday morning: More raids on Kabul
US planes were greeted by anti-aircraft fire when they swooped in on Kabul at around 0415 hours (IST).
THE NOBEL STORY
UN, Kofi Annan jointly bag Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee decided to award the prize, in two equal portions, for the efforts of both to ensure an 'organised and more peaceful world'.
SPORTS
Davis Cup: Paes, Mankad lose in straight sets
While Andy Roddick thrashed Harsh Mankad 6-3, 6-4, 6-1, Paes lost to newcomer James Blake 7-5, 6-3, 6-3.
Humpy loses match and lead
The defeat saw the Indian World junior champion slump to third place in the First Saturday GMs tournament.
India beat Spain 3-0
India, runners-up in the last edition, made it to the second round as the top team from Pool C, in the junior men's hockey World Cup.
October 11
TOP STORY
V S Naipaul bags Nobel Prize for literature
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said he bagged the award 'for having united perceptive narrative and incorruptible scrutiny in works that compel us to see the presence of suppressed histories'.
Naipaul deserves Nobel: Merchant
'We were absolutely ecstatic,' gushed the ace film maker, adding that the prize would bring the spotlight on the author once again.
AFGHAN WAR II
US partnership with Pakistan baffling: Advani
The home minister hoped that US Secretary of State Colin Powell, scheduled to visit India shortly, would be able to take positions to allay the misgivings of the people of India.
Amnesty slams US-led forces for civilian deaths
'If there is evidence that the rules of international humanitarian law have not been respected, a full investigation should be carried out,' it said.
J&K terrorism must be condemned: Blackwill
'The War against terrorism must include terrorism against India,' the US Ambassador to India said.
2700 grenades seized from pro-Taleban man in Pak
The man was allegedly planning terrorist attacks in Pakistan to protest against the US-led strikes against Afghanistan, officials.
OIC for global conference on terrorism
The conference strongly condemned the brutal terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre and Pentagon.
Another American tests positive for anthrax
The victim was a 35-year-old woman, who was a colleague of British photo-journalist Robert Stevens who died last week of the disease.
US jets bomb Kabul, Jalalabad
Reports said US F-14 Tomcats were dropping large laser-guided bombs, dubbed 'bunker busters', targeting underground hideouts.
Al Qaeda's bio-warfare facility hit: Report
Quoting sources, an Israeli newspaper said the US intelligence held 'detailed information on the location of Al Qaeda camps'.
Fresh attacks on Kabul, Kandahar
In another development, a Pakistan government spokesman was quoted as saying that non-combat US personnel had arrived in the country.
Pak to discuss Kashmir issue with Powell
Islamabad said that it would impress upon the US secretary of state the need for a result oriented dialogue with India.
House of Lords rules deporting Muslim cleric to Pak
The Special Immigration Appeals Commission, which first heard his case, had said he was not a threat to British national security and had overturned the home secretary's decision to deport him.
I'm alive!
Arpita P discovers that she has a lot to be thankful for.
BUSINESS AND MONEY
Goldman Sachs upgrades India
Goldman said the Indian market still has some attractive picks including petrochemicals maker Reliance Industries and state-owned refiner BPCL.
SPORTS
Chandok to race in British F3
Teenager Karun Chandok will become the second Indian to drive in the championship following a successful test drive.
October 10
WAR AGAINST TERROR
Fresh attacks on Kabul
No fresh attacks were reported from the Taleban stronghold of Kandahar, according to CNN.
Muslim group threatens to kill Blair
Al-Muhajiroun said a Muslim killing Blair would not be punished, but praised.
Afghans burning 'satanic' aid: Taleban
The US has been dropping food in conjunction with its air raids against the Taleban, amid warnings that millions of Afghans are on the brink of famine.
US Strikes Back: Day four developments
Link between US attacks and IA hijack
Ahmed Umar Saeed Sheikh, who wired $100,000 to Mohammad Atta, one of the hijackers involved in the attack on the US cities, was arrested by the Delhi police in November 1994 for kidnapping four foreigners.
US to use two Pak airports for emergency operations
A Pakistani official said under no circumstances would Pakistan's ground facilities be used for launching any air or ground attack inside Afghanistan.
CNN to review Laden's messages before airing them
CNN will not air statements from the leaders of the Al-Qaeda before reviewing them first, the news channel said in a statement.
Now, anthrax alert in Montreal
A brown envelope delivered to a company in Montreal prompted the authorities to declare an alert in the city.
Musharraf will meet his end soon: Jamaat
The days of Musharraf's military regime are also numbered because it has lost the confidence of the people, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed said.
'Defence capabilities of Afghanistan intact'
The Taleban also claimed that their leader Mullah Mohammed Omar and suspected terrorist Osama bin Laden were safe.
'US will push Kashmir issue to background'
Washington is keen to avoid a dispute between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir issue at this juncture as it would distract world attention from the US-led war against terrorism, says Jane's .
INTERVIEW
Link between US attacks and IA hijack
Ahmed Umar Saeed Sheikh, who wired $100,000 to Mohammad Atta, one of the hijackers involved in the attack on the US cities, was arrested by the Delhi police in November 1994 for kidnapping four foreigners.
US to use two Pak airports for emergency operations
A Pakistani official said under no circumstances would Pakistan's ground facilities be used for launching any air or ground attack inside Afghanistan.
CNN to review Laden's messages before airing them
CNN will not air statements from the leaders of the Al-Qaeda before reviewing them first, the news channel said in a statement.
Now, anthrax alert in Montreal
A brown envelope delivered to a company in Montreal prompted the authorities to declare an alert in the city.
Musharraf will meet his end soon: Jamaat
The days of Musharraf's military regime are also numbered because it has lost the confidence of the people, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed said.
'Defence capabilities of Afghanistan intact'
The Taleban also claimed that their leader Mullah Mohammed Omar and suspected terrorist Osama bin Laden were safe.
'US will push Kashmir issue to background'
Washington is keen to avoid a dispute between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir issue at this juncture as it would distract world attention from the US-led war against terrorism, says Jane's .
INTERVIEW
'No point in creating peace which cannot last'
'If Afghanistan is in a state of chaos, the US most of all, as well as the rest of the Western world, should share responsibility for it.' Brigadier (retd) Shaukat Qadir, in an exclusive interview from Islamabad.
FEATURE
Season of weddings for Kashmiris
For over a decade now, terrorism has ravaged normal life in J&K. But come autumn, people try and forget the guns and bombs to stage weddings and celebrate with great pomp and revelry.
BUSINESS AND MONEY
Akerlof, Spence, Stiglitz bag Nobel Economics Prize
They shared the prize for laying the foundation for modern information economics by working out what happens when some in a market place know more than others.
New Delhi may buy out Enron pie: Reports
'There are some indications that the Centre may buy out Enron. Reports from Delhi indicate that we are nearing a solution,' a government official said.
MONEY COLUMN
A retirement plan for Indian politicians
Like top CEOs, political leaders too must retire, making way for young, dynamic, confident decision-makers, if India has to get out of a rut, says Sucheta Dalal
CRICKET
India have South Africa in a spin
India finally realised that spin, and not so-called seam bowling, was its strength, teamed up H Singh with Kumble, and won.
Indian selectors may ask for salaries
They have taken a cue from the PCB, which last week made history by giving its selectors their first pay cheques.
CRICKET COLUMNS
Time for Sachin to stand up... and be counted
Binnu Babu feels it is time for Sachin to end all arguments, to rise above the rest, and take his rightful place among the pantheon of greats
Letter to the team management
Dinesh Kadekar, a cricket fan chooses his one-day Indian squad
SPORTS
Asian athletics medallist commits suicide
Pratima Gaonkar, a silver medallist at the junior Asian athletic championships, jumped into a well behind her house.
US hoping fans will help against India
The Americans need to beat India this weekend to remain in the 16-team World Group.
Complete coverage of the junior hockey World Cup
MOVIES
Mayday!
Terror Tuesday has Bollywood reeling
An enigma called Rekha
47 facts about the star on her birthday
Bandits has a field day
The film features at the London Film Festival.
GUIDE TO THE NET
Star movies spawns religion, Officially!
Top headlines from the web.
Who's who in Indian classical music
Ten sites on the Ustads of classical music
All about the deadly Anthrax
Ask Bubbles!
At home with Taleban
One page guide to the ongoing US-led war against terrorism
Link between US attacks and IA hijack
Ahmed Umar Saeed Sheikh, who wired $100,000 to Mohammad Atta, one of the hijackers involved in the attack on the US cities, was arrested by the Delhi police in November 1994 for kidnapping four foreigners.
US to use two Pak airports for emergency operations
A Pakistani official said under no circumstances would Pakistan's ground facilities be used for launching any air or ground attack inside Afghanistan.
CNN to review Laden's messages before airing them
CNN will not air statements from the leaders of the Al-Qaeda before reviewing them first, the news channel said in a statement.
Now, anthrax alert in Montreal
A brown envelope delivered to a company in Montreal prompted the authorities to declare an alert in the city.
Musharraf will meet his end soon: Jamaat
The days of Musharraf's military regime are also numbered because it has lost the confidence of the people, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed said.
'Defence capabilities of Afghanistan intact'
The Taleban also claimed that their leader Mullah Mohammed Omar and suspected terrorist Osama bin Laden were safe.
'US will push Kashmir issue to background'
Washington is keen to avoid a dispute between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir issue at this juncture as it would distract world attention from the US-led war against terrorism, says Jane's .
INTERVIEW
'No point in creating peace which cannot last'
'If Afghanistan is in a state of chaos, the US most of all, as well as the rest of the Western world, should share responsibility for it.' Brigadier (retd) Shaukat Qadir, in an exclusive interview from Islamabad.
FEATURE
Season of weddings for Kashmiris
For over a decade now, terrorism has ravaged normal life in J&K. But come autumn, people try and forget the guns and bombs to stage weddings and celebrate with great pomp and revelry.
BUSINESS AND MONEY
Akerlof, Spence, Stiglitz bag Nobel Economics Prize
They shared the prize for laying the foundation for modern information economics by working out what happens when some in a market place know more than others.
New Delhi may buy out Enron pie: Reports
'There are some indications that the Centre may buy out Enron. Reports from Delhi indicate that we are nearing a solution,' a government official said.
MONEY COLUMN
A retirement plan for Indian politicians
Like top CEOs, political leaders too must retire, making way for young, dynamic, confident decision-makers, if India has to get out of a rut, says Sucheta Dalal
CRICKET
India have South Africa in a spin
India finally realised that spin, and not so-called seam bowling, was its strength, teamed up H Singh with Kumble, and won.
Indian selectors may ask for salaries
They have taken a cue from the PCB, which last week made history by giving its selectors their first pay cheques.
CRICKET COLUMNS
Time for Sachin to stand up... and be counted
Binnu Babu feels it is time for Sachin to end all arguments, to rise above the rest, and take his rightful place among the pantheon of greats
Letter to the team management
Dinesh Kadekar, a cricket fan chooses his one-day Indian squad
SPORTS
Asian athletics medallist commits suicide
Pratima Gaonkar, a silver medallist at the junior Asian athletic championships, jumped into a well behind her house.
US hoping fans will help against India
The Americans need to beat India this weekend to remain in the 16-team World Group.
Complete coverage of the junior hockey World Cup
MOVIES
Mayday!
Terror Tuesday has Bollywood reeling
An enigma called Rekha
47 facts about the star on her birthday
Bandits has a field day
The film features at the London Film Festival.
GUIDE TO THE NET
Star movies spawns religion, Officially!
Top headlines from the web.
Who's who in Indian classical music
Ten sites on the Ustads of classical music
All about the deadly Anthrax
Ask Bubbles!
At home with Taleban
One page guide to the ongoing US-led war against terrorism 2001/oct/10inter.htm>'No point in creating peace which cannot last'
'If Afghanistan is in a state of chaos, the US most of all, as well as the rest of the Western world, should share responsibility for it.' Brigadier (retd) Shaukat Qadir, in an exclusive interview from Islamabad.
FEATURE
Season of weddings for Kashmiris
For over a decade now, terrorism has ravaged normal life in J&K. But come autumn, people try and forget the guns and bombs to stage weddings and celebrate with great pomp and revelry.
BUSINESS AND MONEY
Akerlof, Spence, Stiglitz bag Nobel Economics Prize
They shared the prize for laying the foundation for modern information economics by working out what happens when some in a market place know more than others.
New Delhi may buy out Enron pie: Reports
'There are some indications that the Centre may buy out Enron. Reports from Delhi indicate that we are nearing a solution,' a government official said.
MONEY COLUMN
A retirement plan for Indian politicians
Like top CEOs, political leaders too must retire, making way for young, dynamic, confident decision-makers, if India has to get out of a rut, says Sucheta Dalal
CRICKET
India have South Africa in a spin
India finally realised that spin, and not so-called seam bowling, was its strength, teamed up H Singh with Kumble, and won.
Indian selectors may ask for salaries
They have taken a cue from the PCB, which last week made history by giving its selectors their first pay cheques.
CRICKET COLUMNS
Time for Sachin to stand up... and be counted
Binnu Babu feels it is time for Sachin to end all arguments, to rise above the rest, and take his rightful place among the pantheon of greats
Letter to the team management
Dinesh Kadekar, a cricket fan chooses his one-day Indian squad
SPORTS
Asian athletics medallist commits suicide
Pratima Gaonkar, a silver medallist at the junior Asian athletic championships, jumped into a well behind her house.
US hoping fans will help against India
The Americans need to beat India this weekend to remain in the 16-team World Group.
Complete coverage of the junior hockey World Cup
MOVIES
Mayday!
Terror Tuesday has Bollywood reeling
An enigma called Rekha
47 facts about the star on her birthday
Bandits has a field day
The film features at the London Film Festival.
GUIDE TO THE NET
Star movies spawns religion, Officially!
Top headlines from the web.
Who's who in Indian classical music
Ten sites on the Ustads of classical music
All about the deadly Anthrax
Ask Bubbles!
At home with Taleban
One page guide to the ongoing US-led war against terrorism
October 9
WAR AGAINST TERROR
Frenchman arrested by Taleban
He was reportedly arrested near the border with Pakistan in the Goshta district of Nangarhar province, 35 km east of the Afghan city of Jalalabad.
Third night of air raids begins
US planes were reportedly targeting the northern Afghan city of Herat.
UN confirms four civilian deaths
The deaths were the first civilian casualties independently confirmed in the three-day-old air campaign.
UN suspends aid convoys to Afghanistan
A spokesman said convoys already inside Afghanistan would continue onward to their destination, if it was safe to move.
Third suspected anthrax case found in Virginia
The sudden discovery of anthrax cases has led law-enforcement and medical authorities to believe that it is a deliberate act.
43 killed, 100 injured in strikes: Taleban
A senior official claimed that the US forces were attacking civilians in Afghanistan and none of their missiles had hit the so-called targets.
Anti-US protests in Pakistan leave 3 dead
In the southwestern Baluchistan province, enraged protestors were heard shouting that they would first destroy Pakistan and then the US.
3 top Muslim clerics detained by Pakistan
Maulana Fazal-ur Rehman, leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, Samiul Haq, the leader of the Afghan Defence Council, and Azam Tariq, chief of Sipah-e-Sahaba, were put under house arrest.
Pak seizes 3 Taleban helicopter gunships
This followed a tip off by the US, which had picked the movement of these helicopters and passed on the information to Pakistan.
Pak to deploy 50,000 cops at madarasas
Religious leaders and students in Pakistan are up in arms against the US strikes on key military bases and terrorist training camps in Afghanistan.
UK NEWS
Pak N-Smuggler Faces Fresh UK Probe
Pakistani Abu Siddique already faces seven charges of secretly trying to smuggle nuclear material that could be used for mass destruction.
FEATURE
How militant groups stash cash for attacks
Terrorists employ false names, offshore accounts and legitimate businesses to muddy the money trail, making tracking such funds extremely difficult.
October 8
WAR AGAINST TERROR: DAY TWO
First wave of strikes successful
Replying to a question on the Taleban claims of civilian casualties, US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said, every target attacked was a military target, and described Taleban claims as incorrect.
Musharraf calls Vajpayee
During the 15-minute telephone talk between the two leaders, which began around 9 pm, Vajpayee bluntly told Musharraf that Pakistan had done nothing to capture the perpetrators of violence in Kashmir.
US fighters pound Kabul, Kandahar, Jalalabad
Reports said the Northern Alliance, which controls a large area north of Kabul, Afghanistan's capital, is also firing rocket in coordination with the US forces.
Canada pledges 2000 soldiers to war against terrorism
In his prepared statement, Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien said on Sunday that he has agreed to make certain contributions as part of a multinational military coalition against international terrorism.
Attacks on other countries possible: US
US Ambassador to UN John Negroponte said, 'We may find that our self-defence requires further actions with respect to other organisations and other states.
Taleban releases detained British scribe
'She was handed over to the authorities around 1430 GMT at the Torkham border crossing and is now on her way to Peshawar', a border official was quoted as saying.
French troops also in Afghanistan
Defence Minister Alain Richard said they were helping to locate targets in the country.
Taleban warns US of 'severe consequences'
Contesting US claims that the strikes were only on terrorist camps and military installations, Taleban ambassador to Pakistan Abdul Salam Zaeef said the rockets had hit dwelling places in Kabul killing almost 30 people.
Britain fears India-Pakistan conflict
India is piqued that Pakistan, whom it accuses of abetting terrorism in J&K, seems to be winning the public relations war in establishing itself as a front-line country in the global war against terrorism.
Japanese military aircraft refuels at Calcutta airport
The first plane, to fly to Quetta in Pakistan via New Delhi and Islamabad, touched down at 9.45 am.
India trying to draw mileage out of the situation: Musharraf
Though he claimed to be against terrorism, the Pakistani president reiterated that the events in Jammu and Kashmir were part of a 'freedom struggle'.
FEATURE
On the terrorists' undocumented money trail
Attempts to track down terrorists' finances will go through the murky bylanes of paperless and undocumented financial transactions that are a norm in the Indian subcontinent.
DIASPORA
Treat Gulf Indians at par with other NRIs
Labour minister Sharad Yadav told a conference that unlike those that migrate to the west, the Indians in the Gulf nations remain part and parcel of our soil.
Mayfair: A Mini India in the Making
It was a whites only suburb during the apartheid era. Today, in the busy main road of Church Street in Mayfair, there is hardly a white shop owner or medical practitioner to be seen.
MONEY AND BUSINESS
Arshad Zakaria is Merrill Lynch co-president
At 39, Zakaria is one of the youngest Indians to be elevated to this coveted position on the Wall Street.
India power grid insulated from war risk: Reuters
India had 100,136 megawatts of capacity at the end of 2000. Thermal plants accounted for 80 per cent of total output, hydro-electricity 18 per cent and nuclear power the rest.
October 7
WAR AGAINST TERROR BEGINS
US-led strikes in Afghanistan begin
US and British forces are taking 'targeted actions' against the Taleban's military capabilities, President George Bush said.
Second wave of attacks hit Kandahar
Reports indicated that this was of a much higher intensity than the first wave, which was a more broad-based strike against Kabul, Kandahar and Jalalabad.
Fresh attacks rock Kabul
Residents of Kabul said the explosion around 0215 IST seemed to be centred on the Kabul airport.
US vice president moved to secure location
'The vice president was moved out of his office at the White House to a new location, which will remain a secret,' a spokesman said.
The US can expect more attacks: Osama
'America was hit by God in one of its softest spots. America is full of fear,' the Saudi renegade said.
US to support Afghan opposition: Rumsfeld
The defence secretary said one of the US goals was to 'develop relationships with groups in Afghanistan that oppose the Taleban regime'.
Powell to visit India, Pakistan next week
A state department official said the trip would precede Powell's attendance of an October 17 and 18 meeting in Shanghai of foreign ministers.
India backs attack
An external affairs ministry spokesperson said: 'The military strikes were expected and New Delhi had very unequivocally supported the war against the perpetrators of terrorism.'
This will be a continuous operation: Rumsfeld
'We have said that we will use every element of American influence and power to wage war against the Al Qaeda network,' he said.
Taleban condemns attacks as 'terrorist act'
The militia also said that it would not deliver Saudi dissident Osama bin Laden.
Bush briefs Vajpayee, JeM to be banned
The US president also assured that Jaish-e-Mohammed would be banned.
Indian bases not used for US attacks
Neither Indian air space nor Indian air bases have been used by the US armed forces for the attack.
Strikes on Afghanistan unacceptable: Iran
The Islamic republic also warned the US against any action which might encroach on the territorial integrity of the Iran.
Northern Alliance close in on Kabul
Reports suggested that Northern Alliance troops were pushing towards Kabul, and towards Kandahar, seat of Taleban Supreme Commander Mullah Mohammad Omar.
Europe rallies behind US military action
British Prime Minister Tony Blair, in a national television address, said the start of the attacks was 'a moment of the utmost gravity'.
Osama's former residence hit
The militia's Ambassador to Pakistan Abdul Salam Zaeef said Osama bin Laden and Taleban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar survived the attacks.
US warns citizens against terror attacks
Official sources said that NATO's AIWACS aircraft would shortly be deployed over the US to help with anti-terrorist surveillance operations.
Pak airspace used for strikes, cabinet meets
A foreign office statement said that Pakistan regretted that the Taleban leadership failed to realise the gravity of the situation and take the right direction in the interest of the Afghan people.
Pak-based groups condemn attacks
Harakat ul-Mujahedeen spokesman Amar Mehdi said the strikes were a 'brutal attack on innocent people'.
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