MUMBAI, July 20: India’s government has warned Maharashtra state of more terror plots, a news report said on Thursday as investigators hunted for those behind bombings that ripped through the city’s commuter trains.

The federal government warned Maharashtra officials that places of worship, strategic installations and trains could be targeted in Mumbai, the Times of India reported.

The Times, citing unidentified officials, also said that there were concerns about possible attacks in New Delhi, and that a manhunt was under way for militants suspected of plotting such attacks.

Police in Mumbai would not confirm or deny the report.

Speaking in New Delhi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh warned that India had to improve its anti-terror capabilities.—AP

Opinion

Editorial

A difficult story
Updated 12 Jun, 2026

A difficult story

WHILE launching the Economic Survey 2026, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told a hopeful story of economic...
Politicised football
12 Jun, 2026

Politicised football

ALMOST three-and-half years since Lionel Messi led Argentina to FIFA World Cup glory, the latest edition of...
Rough waters
12 Jun, 2026

Rough waters

AMONGST the key potential triggers for fresh conflict in South Asia is water. The Indian state is behaving in an...
GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...