Kingfisher crisis: 130 pilots quit, 149 flights cancelled (The Times of India)

The actual reason for the huge chaos among Kingfisher flyers across India became apparent on Thursday as the airline put its figures on the table. Read

Army to stop ops if Omar lifts AFSPA? (Hindustan Times)

In an indication of the growing chasm between the Army and the J&K government, senior military sources indicated on Thursday that the former might suspend counter-insurgency operations if chief minister Omar Abdullah unilaterally lifted the controversial AFSPA from parts of the state. Read

2G scam trial kicks off today (Hindustan Times)

The trial in the second generation (2G) spectrum allocation case is set to begin in a special court on Friday after formal charges were framed against all the 17 accused, including former telecom minister A. Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi and three corporate entities. Read

Manmohan's return gift for Pakistan's MFN gesture (The Hindu)

The decision to move towards a Preferential Trade Agreement with Pakistan will lead to zero customs duty on all traded goods by 2016 came as Dr.Singh met his counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani on the margins of the 17th SAARC summit in Maldives. Read

Gujarat riots: Narendra Modis role is the larger issue (DNA)

Internal security is all about justice. Justice in food distribution, justice in poverty alleviation, justice in the observation of rights, justice in law implementation are just some aspects that make citizens secure, and nations vibrant and healthy. Read