Southern States Update: May 26, 2007.

The Blast at Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad has rocked the nation and been on the headlines this week. The recent terrorist incidents establish the intention of terror masterminds to establish Islamist terrorist network beyond Kashmir, a strategic move considering the international focus and the dialogue.
Wilson John, Hyderabad blasts: The ISI hand, Rediff, May 25, 2007.

Blast in Hyderabad has revealed that the terrorists have found yet another locally available explosive — picric acid — a shock-sensitive liquid explosive capable of creating a huge impact.
Vishwa Mohan, Liquid bomb is new terror device, Times of India, May 26, 2007.

The IAF is zeroing on three places in Tamil Nadu for its possible deployment of indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) named Tejas, highlighting the new strategic concerns in Indian establishment 's regarding country's security, particularly with the growing importance of Indian Ocean region and the maritime security.
Air Force To Deploy First LCA Tejas Squadron in Tamil Nadu By 2010, India Defense, May 23, 2007.

Meanwhile a permanent base of the Border Security Force (BSF) would become operational in Coimbatore by October this year to cater to the emergency security needs of Tamil Nadu and neighbouring states.
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: Permanent BSF Base To Be Operations By 2007 End, India Defense, May 20, 2007.

Sri Lankan parliament has been debating the issue of granting Sri Lankan citizenship to over 28,500 refugees living in Tamil Nadu.
Kelum Bandara and Yohan Perera, UNP, JVP voice concern for Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu, Daily Mirror, May 26, 2007.

Kerala's proposal to construct a new dam to resolve the Mullaperiyar issue with Tamil Nadu has received national acceptance.
New dam has received acceptance, Times of India, May 26, 2007.

Sixty years after Independence, the monsoons still play a decisive role in determining how well the economy performs any year.

Also See:
Sankara Mahadevan, Ram Sethu campaign gains momentum, Organiser, May 27, 2007.

Lucien Rajakaraunanayake, The tolerance of terror, Daily News, May 26, 2007.

V. Sundaram, Suppressed marine, maritime, nautical aspects-II, News Today.