Maoists release new tape, say will free Italian through democratic process (The Times of India)

Naxal leader Sabyasachi Panda has released a fresh audio tape hinting that they are ready to free the Italain hostage in their custody. Read

Vectra chief made Rs. 250 crore from Tatra truck deal: CBI (Hindustan Times)
The CBI has estimated that the purchase of 5,000 Tatra all-terrain trucks for the army since 1997 in violation of defence purchase norms enabled London-based Vectra chief Ravinder Rishi to pocket Rs. 250 crore. Read

CBI likely to take decision over army chief's complaint (Hindustan Times)
The CBI is likely to take a decision on further action over the army chief's complaint on the alleged bribe offer made by retired lieutenant general Tejinder Singh. Read

HC bans army movement reports (Hindustan Times)

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has imposed a ban on further news reports on the troop movement towards Delhi that had hit the headlines recently. Read

SIT finds no proof against Modi, says court (The Hindu)
Zakia Jafri said she was pained to learn that the SIT had given Mr. Modi and others a "clean chit." She vowed to continue the legal battle. Read

Delhi BJP worker stabbed to death allegedly by party councillor (The Times of India)
According to TV reports, BJP worker Jai Prakash was upset and angry with Madhav Prasad over his getting the party ticket again for the MCD polls. Read

Hina Rabbani Khar not to quit, clarifies Pak (The Hindu)

Speculation about Ms. Khars removal from the key post began gaining currency since Sunday when Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani remarked that a new team would carry forward bilateral talks with India. Read

Probe ordered into extension of Mukesh Ambani's home (The Times of India)

The Maharashtra govt has ordered a probe into an alleged unauthorized construction carried out on a footpath as part of the extension. Read