Mangalore/Bangalore, Sept 15 : Karnataka police dispersed clashing groups of people as situation continued to remain tense for the second day on Monday over the attack on churches in Mangalore.

Activists of Bajrang Dal are reportedly suspected to be involved in the attacks on at least nine churches during Sunday mass at various places in Karnataka, protesting against alleged conversion of Hindus into Christianity.

New Delhi, Sept 15 : Activists of Shiv Sena took to streets in New Delhi on Monday against the alleged indifference of the Central government in dealing with those responsible for the recent serial blasts in several parts of the country.

The activists of the Shiv Sena marched through the streets of the national capital raising slogans against the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government in the wake of Saturday''s serial bombings in Delhi killing at least 20 people.

New Delhi, Sept 15 : The Chairman of Special Task force on Bihar Dr. S C Jha today said that flood affected districts of the States need an assistance of 25000 crore rupees for rehabilitation work.

While addressing a press conference in New Delhi he said, “In addition to Central assistance, the State also requires help from international donors like World Bank and Asian Development Bank.”

Dr. Jha said flood has affected about three million people in the state and extensive efforts are required to rebuild the region.

New Delhi - India's Defence Minister AK Antony on Monday suggested that neighbouring Pakistan may have backed the militants responsible for multiple bombings in New Delhi over the weekend that killed 24 people.

Nearly a 100 people were injured when five bombs exploded in crowded market and commercial areas in New Delhi on Saturday evening.

"Militants are getting support from across the border and it's a fact," Antony told reporters in New Delhi responding to a question about possible Pakistani involvement in the blasts.

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New Delhi, Sept 15 : Delhi police claimed on Monday to have obtained "vital leads" in the Saturday’s serial blasts in the national capital that left 21 dead and over 90 injured.

Delhi police said a suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) activist based in Mumbai has emerged as a key suspect along with three from Azamgarh in UP.

It has detained eight people in connection with the blasts, who are being questioned.