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India Blames Pakistan for Increasing Tensions

Officials in India called Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's speech on the military standoff over Kashmir "disappointing and dangerous" and accused Pakistan of further heightening tensions between the neighboring nuclear rivals.

Pakistan Pledges Not to Start War

Following a weekend of missile tests and tough talk, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said Monday that his nation would not start a war with neighboring India, but would respond with "full might" should India launch an attack.

Indian Leader Warns of Coming "Decisive Fight" in Kashmir

As nearly one million Indian and Pakistani troops continued to mass along the border and near the disputed region of Kashmir, India's Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee rallied his troops to be ready for war.

India, Pakistan Exchange Fire Along Disputed Border

India and Pakistan exchanged heavy mortar and machinegun fire along their border and in the disputed Kashmir province Tuesday, as a key Kashmiri separatist was gunned down.

Death Toll Rises Above 570 in India’s Religious Clases

At least nine more people died in Western India Monday as a result of continuing violence between Hindus and Muslims that has left more than 570 dead in six days.

Religious Clashes in Western India Claim at Least 300 Lives

The Indian government has deployed troops to the western state of Gujarat to quell a third day of violence between Hindus and Muslims.

Hindu Rioters Set Fire to Muslim Homes

Mobs of angry Hindus rampaged through the western Indian state Gujarat, killing at least 58 Muslims in retaliation for an attack yesterday that left nearly 60 Hindus dead.

Indian Train Torched, At Least 57 Dead

A mob of angry Muslims set fire to a trainload of Hindu activists in western India Wednesday, killing at least 57 people, including fifteen children.

India Tests New Nuclear-Capable Missile

India Friday successfully tested a new version of its most potent nuclear-capable missile -- a move Pakistan warned could further heighten tensions between the historic rivals.

Powell Pledges U.S. Involvement in India-Pakistan Dialogue

Secretary of State Colin Powell Wednesday pledged U.S. involvement in any dialogue between India as Pakistan as continuing tensions along the border appeared to ease a bit.