From correspondents in Delhi, India, 10:00 PM IST

President Pratibha Patil has strongly condemned Saturday's serial terror blasts in the capital and appealed for peace in the face of adversity.

She also wished speedy recovery to the injured. At least 18 people were killed and nearly 100 were injured in the explosions at crowded market places, the first of which occurred at 6.15 p.m.

Three blasts took place in Connaught Place, two in Greater Kailash and one in Karol Bagh.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)