MUMBAI - EXPLOSIVES were found at a private nursing home in the western Indian city of Nagpur, prompting the evacuation of dozens of people, local media reported on Saturday.
MUMBAI - ISLAMISTS militants who attacked Mumbai and killed more than 160 people probably took drugs to stay alert throughout their murderous siege, a report quoting senior police officials said Saturday.
Police said 10 gunmen who held hostages at two hotels and a Jewish prayer centre for 60 hours last week had likely taken amphetamines to remain alert without food or sleep for long stretches, the Hindustan Times reported.
TOKYO - A 21-YEAR-OLD Japanese man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly dumping the body of a naked, unconscious five-year-old girl who was later confirmed dead, police said.
NEW DELHI - SECURITY at airports across India was stepped up Saturday on new information about possible jet hijackings, officials said, one week after gunmen went on a shooting spree in Mumbai, killing 163 people.