Bush rings up PM with words of support

NEW DELHI: US President George W Bush on Thursday telephoned Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and offered his country's support to India in its fight against terrorism in the aftermath of the serial blasts in Mumbai.

 In a brief conversation this morning, Bush also offered his condolences to the families of the victims.

''The President expressed his sympathy and support of his government to India in its fight against terrorism,'' said Dr Sanjaya Baru, media adviser to the Prime Minister.