Last-minute hiccup in N-deal as Rice comes calling

New Delhi: There seems to be a last-minute hiccup in the Indo-US nuclear deal. The 123 agreement is not ready yet and may not be signed by the two sides on Saturday.

These developments come just hours before US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice visits New Delhi

Sources say India wants President Bush to waive off fuel supply restrictions in case India tests, in his signing statement.

But the US has rejected the demand, saying it is unnecessary and that Bush may not even issue a signing statement.

Condoleeza Rice arrives in New Delhi on Saturday and will be meeting External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee.