Over and over the MEA emphasis: If Pakistan does not give an assurance by tonight, NSA talks will not happen.

"If Pakistan feels Indian positions are pre-conditions, then there will be no talks. Pakistan has time till 12 midnight to assure that the talks will be on terrorism," she says.

On the dossier against India, Sushma says, "Dossiers are not meant to be flashed around, they should be handed over officially."