Mamata 'living in illusion'
Less than two months after she quit his Government, the Prime Minister, Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee, for the first time, today launched a frontal attack on the Trinamool Congress leader, Ms. Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of ``living in illusion'' and playing second fiddle to the CPI(M).

Quit India, Sena tells McDonald's
Shiv Sena activists today staged a demonstration before the head office of the McDonald's in South Delhi protesting the alleged use of beef flavouring by the international fast food giant in its French fries.

BJP hails CBI court order
The Bharatiya Janata Party today welcomed the order of the Special CBI Judge putting on hold the trial of 21 accused in Ayodhya case, saying the case was ``politically motivated and fraudulent.''

Ivanov, Brajesh discuss Afghan developments
As part of a review of their bilateral security cooperation, India and Russia today discussed the unfolding developments in Afghanistan and their implications for regional security.

Govt. not surprised at Hurriyat's posturing
The Union Home Ministry is not surprised at the stance taken by Mr. Shabir Shah's Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party or by the All-Party Hurriyat Conference towards the K.C. Pant mission.

Fardeen Khan arrested
Film actor, Mr. Fardeen Khan, was tonight arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on the charge of possessing cocaine.