DRDO builds defence against dirty bombs (The Times of India)

An overt nuclear war may be a remote possibility but the threat of non-state actors unleashing "dirty" nuclear bombs, to wreak havoc remains a clear danger. Read

Denied food & drugs, Indian diplomat in China collapses (The Times of India)

India on Monday lodged a strong protest with China over the harassment of an Indian diplomat who collapsed after being denied food and medicines. Read

Cops seek second autopsy, Bidve's family wait for body (Hindustan Times)
The family of 23-year-old Anuj Bidve, who was shot dead on December 26 in Manchester city, was informed that by UK police officials the second post-mortem would be conducted by today. Read

Lokpal: UPA remains a minority in RS for quite a while (Indian Express)
Despite 65 vacancies soon, 23 of UPA retire, even gains in UP will not change equation. Read

New dam is the only solution, says Kerala (The Hindu)
Kerala's offer is not bona fide: Tamil Nadu Read

No outside control should be imposed over media: Manmohan (The Hindu)

The Prime Minister also said media should among themselves find a way by which objectivity and impartiality are encouraged and sensationalism is reduced. Read