Domestic news for the week

Saturday

On Board Air India One: Asserting that he is not putting "blinding faith" in his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani for pushing bilateral dialogue, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says Pakistan's armed forces are "on board" on the peace process.

Jaipur/Jodhpur: Cracking the whip, Congress suspends sacked Rajasthan Minister Mahipal Maderna, a suspect in Bhanwari disappearance case, from the primary membership of party.

Sunday

New Delhi: The US apologises to former President APJ Abdul Kalam who was twice subjected to frisking at New York airport by American security officials who even took his jacket and shoes to check for explosives, an incident that left India fuming.

Ralegan Siddhi: With Team Anna members coming under attack, Anna Hazare says the core committee will be expanded but a "sharp eye" will be kept on new members so that people with only clean background are part of the movement.

Monday

Phulpur: Launching Congress party's election campaign symbolically from late Jawaharlal Nehru's constituency, Rahul Gandhi unleashes a scathing attack on Mayawati government calling it "corrupt and insensitive".

New Delhi: Pushing for revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah meets Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and some senior ministers with an assertion that his proposal can be implemented while addressing the concerns of armed forces.

Tuesday

Jaipur: With his government's image given a knock by sleaze and corruption allegations, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot carries out a reshuffle of his ministerial team, dropping six ministers including Education Minister Bharosilal Jatav facing illegal mining charge.

New Delhi: In a clear signal of thaw in bilateral ties, Pakistan agrees to open its market for over 7,000 items from India in the next three months and promises to grant New Delhi crucial MFN status by 2012 end.

Wednesday

New Delhi: The debate over media regulation hots up with Vice President Hamid Ansari and Press Council Chief Markandey Katju pitching for a regulatory authority and Government saying self-regulation is the "best way forward".

Mumbai: It's a baby girl for Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan.Aishwarya, 38, gives birth to their first child at the private Seven Hills Hospital where she is admitted.