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IN THE EYE OF A STORM: Sania and the ad agency had upset local groups by shooting for an ad at the Mecca Mosque.

IN THE EYE OF A STORM: Sania and the ad agency had upset local groups by shooting for an ad at the Mecca Mosque.

Sania bows, apologises for ad shoot at mosque

Tennis star Sania Mirza bowed before public sentiment on Thursday and tendered an 'unequivocal' apology for shooting a commercial at the historic Mecca mosque in Hyderabad. Sania's public apology came barely hours after a case had been registered against the tennis star and the advertising agency, charging them with trespassing on the mosque. Sania and the ad agency had upset local groups by shooting for an ad at the mosque without taking the requisite permission from the authorities concerned.

MASJID BLAST PROBE: The Andhra Pradesh government has ordered a CBI probe into the incident.

Hyd blast accused held in M'rashtra

The Hyderabad Police have detained a man in connection with the Mecca Masjid blast.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/hyd-blast-accused-held-in-mrashtra/41287-3.html

CASUAL APPROACH: Experts defuse the bombs in populated areas without wearing protective gear.

'More bombs kept to target VIPs'

Andhra Home Minister Jana Reddy and three of his colleagues, may themselves have been the intended targets.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/more-bombs-kept-to-target-vips/40982-3.html

Special: Mecca blasts, story so far

As Hyderabad comes to terms with Mecca mosque blasts, CNN-IBN does a reality check.

http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/40976/special-mecca-blasts-story-so-far.html

FOREIGN CONNECTION:  The forensics team thoroughly searched the Masjid premises on Sunday.

Mecca blast: Phone, bomb remains found

The mobile phone was found when the forensics team thoroughly searched the Masjid premises.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/mecca-blast-phone-bomb-remains-found/40965-3.html

ATTACK ON RELIGION: It was the police firing that angered the Muslim community further.

Mecca blast: Cops weren't policed

Police face embarrassing questions: Could they have reacted better? Could they have avoided a firing?

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/mecca-blast-cops-werent-policed/40959-3.html

PRAYERS CUT SHORT: Among the injured are many young boys, some of whom were visiting the mosque for the first time.

Prayers cut short for Hyd blast victims

It was a regular visit to the mosque for Friday prayers for the many who are now fighting for life in Hyderabad.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/prayers-cut-short-for-hyd-blast-victims/40879-3.html

HYDERABAD ON ALERT: Hyderabad is now under high alert, though authorities claim the situation is under control.

Hyd govt says it was forewarned

A powerful blast has claimed the lives of 11 people in Hyderabad and 45 people have been injured.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/hyd-govt-says-it-was-forewarned/40867-3.html

ON TERROR RADAR: The blast at Hyderabad

Major terror attacks in South India

The attack at Hyderabad's Mecca mosque has sent out a loud and clear message that terrorists have increased their area of operations.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/major-terror-attacks-in-south-india/40863-3.html

SECURITY COVER: The Centre has rushed a strong contingent of Rapid Action Force to Andhra.

Centre sends RAF to violence-hit Andhra

Home Ministry has alerted the state to be vigilant about anti-social elements trying to whip up communal passion.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/centre-sends-raf-to-violencehit-andhra/40859-3.html

MASJID BLAST: Nine people were killed when a blast shook a crowded mosque in Hyderabad.

Bandh called to protest Hyd blast

AIMIM has said that state government is responsible for the Mecca Masjid blast in Hyderabad.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/bandh-called-to-protest-hyd-blast/40858-3.html

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