India celebrated the 60th anniversary of independence from British rule on 15 August 2007. Most newspapers, in both English and Indian languages, published special commemorative editions.

Text of report by Associated Press of Pakistan (AP

AMRITSAR, India (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called on Friday for a "treaty of peace, security and friendship" with Pakistan that would replace decades of hostility with a common quest for progress.

By Sheikh Mushtaq SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - Shops and businesses were shut in most parts of Indian Kashmir on Friday in a protest against the killing of four boys, ahead of a meeting called by the Indian prime minister to discuss peace moves in the region.

Text of report by Pakistan TV on 15 January In occupied Kashmir, Chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference [APHC] Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has once again called upon India to respond positively to the proposals of demilitarization and self-governance in Kashmir.