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EU trade delegation in Mumbai safe, delegate says

European UnionMumbai/Brussels- A delegation of 13 European Parliament representatives who were caught in the Mumbai terrorist attacks are safe, a member of the delegation told Deutsche Presse-Agentur dpa on Thursday.

Parliamentarian Daniel Caspary, a member of the parliament's trade committee, told dpa by telephone that he, six fellow members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and six support staff had managed to escape to the French consulate in Mumbai.

France currently holds the EU's rotating presidency.

Advani reschedules Mumbai visit, likely to go with PM

Leader of Opposition Lal Krishan AdvaniNew Delhi, Nov. 27: Leader of Opposition Lal Krishan Advani is likely to accompany Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to Mumbai on Friday to assess the situation prevailing in that city in the wake of Wednesday''s terror strikes that have killed 101 people and injured 287 others.

Advani was originally slated to leave for Mumbai at 10.30 a. m. today, but rescheduled it after Dr. Singh called him and requested him to join him.

The two leaders'' visit is expected to take place only after the ongoing encounter against terrorists holed up in various spots concludes.

Terrorists kill over 100 in Mumbai

Terrorists kill over 100 in BombayMumbai, 27th Nov 2008 -- India woke to a bloody dawn today as terrorists attacked 10 places in India's financial capital of Mumbai, killing more than 100 and injuring at least 200 people.

They fired indiscriminately at some places, including at a hospital, and also took US, British and Israeli citizens as hostages in two hotels and a nearby building. In one hotel, the number of those held hostage was reported to be between 40 to 50, but there were several guests also locked in their rooms.

The incident is the worst ever terror attack in India, and perhaps also in the world.

India hit by eight bomb attacks in 2008, faces threat from 36 terrorist organisations

New Delhi, Nov. 27: There are at least 36 organizations listed as terrorist groups by the Government of India who are creating an environment of terror in different parts of the country.

In north-India, the terrorist list includes Babbar Khalsa, Bhindranwala Tigers Force of Khalistan, Communist Party of India (Maoist), Dashmesh Regiment, International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), Kamagata Maru Dal of Khalistan, Khalistan Armed Force, Khalistan Liberation Force, Khalistan Commando Force, Khalistan Liberation Army, Khalistan Liberation Front, Khalistan Liberation Organisation, Khalistan National Army, Khalistan Guerilla Force, Khalistan Security Force, Khalistan Zindabad Force, Shaheed Khalsa Force.

Suzuki rolls out high-end bikes In India @ Rs 12.5 Lakh

Suzuki rolls out high-end bikes In India @ Rs 12.5 Lakh Japanese major Suzuki Motor has launched two hyper sports bikes including Hayabusa and Intruder M1800R in the Indian market.

Suzuki expects that newly launched imported bikes would add more power to the company’s brand value and create excitement among Indian youngsters.

Both priced at Rs 12.50 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), Hayabusa features a 1,340-cc engine, whereas Intruder comes with a 1,783-cc V-twin engine.

Australian Islamic leader condemns Mumbai attacks

Australian Islamic leader condemns Mumbai attacks Sydney - A leader of Australia's 300,000 Muslims on Thursday said terrorist attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai were "abhorrent, despicable and outrageous."

"Attacks against innocent persons are abhorrent to all peaceful people and to all faiths and those who engage in this behaviour stand condemned," Australian Federation of Islamic Councils president Ikebal Adam Patel said in a statement.

"People of goodwill and faith must double their efforts and resources to fight against such acts of barbarism and inhumanity."

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