Talks or no talks, militants vow to continue strikes . Powerless north India gropes in the dark Hindustan Times . NHRC orders probe into Batala House shootout . Ayodhya may no longer be poll issue . PM s remarks fail to cut ice with Cong, CPM Deccan Herald .
Centre reprimands Manipur govt for rise in militancy .
N India plunges into darkness as power grid fails . Govt to seek governor's nod for rural quota bill . Hurriyat authorises Bhat to nominate team to Pak .