Declassified US-Russia documents reveal Presidents Bush and Putin expressed shared “nervousness” over Pakistan’s nuclear program and its links to Iran and North Korea. Discussions highlighted concerns about the AQ Khan network and the risk of sensitive technology falling into the wrong hands, underscoring longstanding international anxieties about Pakistan’s nuclear command and control.

Security arrangements have been further strengthened in view of the expected arrival of thousands of devotees at the Isha Foundation in Chikkaballapur on New Year’s Day

Laly James levelled allegations against UDF mayoral candidate Niji Justin, questioning the manner in which the candidature was finalised.