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The deputy chief minister of the Indian state of Maharashtra has offered to resign after criticism for failing to deal with the Mumbai attacks.The deputy chief minister of the Indian state of Maharashtra has offered to resign after criticism for failing to deal with the Mumbai attacks.
RR Patil said his decision was guided by his "conscience".RR Patil said his decision was guided by his "conscience".
Armed with guns and bombs, attackers targeted multiple locations on Wednesday, killing at least 172 people.Armed with guns and bombs, attackers targeted multiple locations on Wednesday, killing at least 172 people.
Meanwhile, on Monday Mumbai limped back to normality with markets, schools and colleges open and heavy traffic on the city's streets.Meanwhile, on Monday Mumbai limped back to normality with markets, schools and colleges open and heavy traffic on the city's streets.
On Sunday, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh opened cross-party talks on setting up a federal agency of investigation after the attacks.On Sunday, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh opened cross-party talks on setting up a federal agency of investigation after the attacks.
Home Minister Shivraj Patil resigned, saying he took "moral responsibility".Home Minister Shivraj Patil resigned, saying he took "moral responsibility".
Mr Patil's resignation was accepted by the prime minister but an offer to resign from the national security adviser, MK Narayanan, was turned down.Mr Patil's resignation was accepted by the prime minister but an offer to resign from the national security adviser, MK Narayanan, was turned down.
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Questions have been asked about India's failure to pre-empt the attacks, and the time taken to eliminate the gunmen.Questions have been asked about India's failure to pre-empt the attacks, and the time taken to eliminate the gunmen.
Two of Mumbai's best five-star hotels - Taj Mahal Palace and Oberoi-Trident - and a busy railway station were among the high-profile targets which were hit.Two of Mumbai's best five-star hotels - Taj Mahal Palace and Oberoi-Trident - and a busy railway station were among the high-profile targets which were hit.
The violence which began on Wednesday night finally ended on Saturday morning.The violence which began on Wednesday night finally ended on Saturday morning.
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The attacks have increased tensions with Pakistan after allegations that the gunmen had Pakistani links.The attacks have increased tensions with Pakistan after allegations that the gunmen had Pakistani links.
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Islamabad denies any involvement, but India's Deputy Home Minister Shakeel Ahmad told the BBC it was "very clearly established" that all the attackers had been from Pakistan.Islamabad denies any involvement, but India's Deputy Home Minister Shakeel Ahmad told the BBC it was "very clearly established" that all the attackers had been from Pakistan.
Indian troops killed the last of the gunmen at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel on Saturday.Indian troops killed the last of the gunmen at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel on Saturday.
'Minor incidents'
"I have gone by my conscience and put in my papers," Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister RR Patil was quoted by news agency Press Trust of India as saying."I have gone by my conscience and put in my papers," Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister RR Patil was quoted by news agency Press Trust of India as saying.
Public anger has been building up against Mr Patil ever since media reports that he made light of the terror attack by saying that such "minor incidents do happen in big cities".Public anger has been building up against Mr Patil ever since media reports that he made light of the terror attack by saying that such "minor incidents do happen in big cities".
The minister also told a press conference that "the terrorists had ammunition to kill 5,000 people. But the brave police, security forces crushed their designs and reduced the damage to a much lesser degree".The minister also told a press conference that "the terrorists had ammunition to kill 5,000 people. But the brave police, security forces crushed their designs and reduced the damage to a much lesser degree".
The claim has not been confirmed by the security forces.The claim has not been confirmed by the security forces.
Meanwhile, on Monday morning normal peak-hour traffic has been leading to jams in many places across the city, the BBC's Prachi Pinglay reports from Mumbai.Meanwhile, on Monday morning normal peak-hour traffic has been leading to jams in many places across the city, the BBC's Prachi Pinglay reports from Mumbai.
Hotels across the city have tightened security with guests being frisked before being allowed entry.Hotels across the city have tightened security with guests being frisked before being allowed entry.
Most hotels are not letting any vehicles enter as a precautionary measure.Most hotels are not letting any vehicles enter as a precautionary measure.
Protests Mumbai protests
On Sunday, Prime Minister Singh held a cross-party meeting in Delhi.On Sunday, Prime Minister Singh held a cross-party meeting in Delhi.
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Mr Singh was quoted by Reuters news agency as saying he planned to increase the size and strength of the country's anti-terrorist forces.Mr Singh was quoted by Reuters news agency as saying he planned to increase the size and strength of the country's anti-terrorist forces.
As few as 10 militants may have been involved in Wednesday's assault which saw attacks in multiple locations including a hospital and a Jewish centre.As few as 10 militants may have been involved in Wednesday's assault which saw attacks in multiple locations including a hospital and a Jewish centre.
While the vast majority of victims were Indians, at least 22 foreigners are known to have died, including victims from Israel, the US, Germany, Japan, Canada, Australia, Italy, Singapore, Thailand and France. One Briton, Andreas Liveras, was also killed.While the vast majority of victims were Indians, at least 22 foreigners are known to have died, including victims from Israel, the US, Germany, Japan, Canada, Australia, Italy, Singapore, Thailand and France. One Briton, Andreas Liveras, was also killed.
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Hundreds of people took to the streets of Mumbai on Sunday to protest at the perceived government failures.Hundreds of people took to the streets of Mumbai on Sunday to protest at the perceived government failures.
Protesters said the authorities should have been more prepared for the attacks, and also questioned whether warnings were ignored and the time it took commandos to reach the scenes of the attacks.Protesters said the authorities should have been more prepared for the attacks, and also questioned whether warnings were ignored and the time it took commandos to reach the scenes of the attacks.
Police continued on Sunday to sift through the debris in the Taj hotel.Police continued on Sunday to sift through the debris in the Taj hotel.
They are also questioning the one attacker who was captured alive to try to establish who masterminded the assault.They are also questioning the one attacker who was captured alive to try to establish who masterminded the assault.
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