India to train Afghan forces (The Hindu)
In a major development, India has agreed to mentor the Afghan security forces as they gear up to deal with the drawdown of foreign forces by 2014. Read

Pakistan in mind, Karzai signs pact with Manmohan (The Times of India)
Although he did not name Pakistan, Hamid Karzai spoke of the dangers of using terror as an instrument of policy after his meeting with Manmohan Singh. Read

Centre vs Gujarat over Bhatt (The Hindustan Times)

The union home ministry on Tuesday asked the state government to ensure adequate security for the Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and his family. The Modi government hit back, slamming the unnecessary intervention. Read

Omar home was his second home, he was Abdullahs man (Indian Express)
Yousuf was a 'fixer' who, 'for the right price', could manage nearly any job, transfer or posting. Read