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T-72 ammunition deal sent to CBI
New twist to Kargil scam probe
New Delhi, April 14
The Ministry of Defence in its additional affidavit filed in the Supreme Court on the controversial Kargil purchases, has taken a contrary stand from that of the previous affidavit regarding the Rs 116.83 crore T-72 Tank ammunition deal, which was now being referred for investigation to the CBI along with 22 other purchases made during the conflict.

Pranab clarifies govt stand on 2nd affidavit

Pakistan still abetting terrorism in valley: Pranab
Chandigarh, April 14
The Defence Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee, today accused Pakistan of adopting “double standard” on terrorism and blamed it for helping terrorists in infiltrating in the Kashmir valley.

 Special article: A vision for J and K — 2015

India to release 156 Pak fishermen
New Delhi, April 14
The UPA government will release 156 Pakistani fishermen on April 19, a day after Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf completes his three-day informal visit to India.

 Punjab page: 24 Pak prisoners repatriated

Ambala-Zirakpur 4-laning contract next month
New Delhi, April 14
Road infrastructure in the country is expected to expand significantly in the next seven years with the Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways encouraging private participation in its plans of Rs 1,72,000-crore investment in the development of highways.

A-I gets 30 days for appeal
Vancouver, April 14
Prosecutors in the Air-India bombing case have been given a 30-day extension to appeal the acquittals of two men charged with murder of 329 persons in the 1985 disaster.

Advani, Vajpayee discuss RSS-BJP spat
New Delhi, April 14
Bharatiya Janata Party President L.K. Advani today met former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to discuss the recent crisis of confidence within the Sangh Parivar.

 Editorial: Trouble in the Parivar