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Cong convenes meet on Oct 22 to decide on JK govt
New Delhi: In a fresh bid to break the deadlock on government formation in Jammu and Kashmir, Sonia Gandhi has convened a meeting of senior leaders on October 22 to discuss proposals that have emerged during talks between Congress and People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Srinagar.
German Air Force Chief meets top Services brass
New Delhi: After a gap of several years, a top General from the German armed forces is on a visit to India with the German Air Force Chief Lt Gen Gerhard W Back arriving in New Delhi on October 21.
Media 'overplaying' reports on PM's health: BJP
New Delhi: The BJP on October 21 took exception to the media "overplaying" the reports on the health of Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee whose sore throat forced the cancellation of his engagements.
Emigration fee revised with effect from Nov 1
New Delhi: The emigration fee to be paid by an emigrant while seeking clearance to take employment abroad will be doubled with effect from November 1, 2002.
Olof Palme acted as Bofors agent: Hindujas
New Delhi: The Europe-based Hinduja brothers on October 21 alleged that the then Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme acted as an agent of arms manufacturer A B Bofors in national interest to help the company bag the contract for the supply of 155mm Howitzer guns to India in March 1986.
Fernandes backs IAF's foray into space sector
New Delhi: With the Indian Air Force on the verge of taking a leap into the space sector, Defence Minister George Fernandes on October 21 declared that no constraints would be allowed to come in the way of its ambitious acquisition plans that include acquiring Airborne Early Warning System and mid-air refuelling aircraft.
ITBP for a 'road network' on Indo-China border
New Delhi: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on October 21 stressed the need for a "road network" on Indian side along the line of actual control (LAC) with China and air-wing for more effective surveillance even as there have been cases of "perceived violation of LAC" from Chinese side.
'Centre to ask Haryana to probe Dalit killings'
New Delhi: Centre would ask Haryana government to probe the killing of five Dalits in Jhajjar area of the state and punish those guilty of committing the crime, Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani said on October 21.
Sick PSUs in K'taka may be closed, hints Krishna
Bangalore: Unviable state public sector undertakings (PSUs) are likely to be closed down in Karnataka, Chief Minister S M Krishna hinted on October 21.
SP sees fall of UP govt, seeks Congress support
New Delhi: Buoyed by the dissidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party on October 21 gave clear signals of fishing in troubled waters by asking the Congress to throw its weight behind secular parties to form an alternative to the "tottering" Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)-BJP coalition, which will fall within 24 hours in such an eventuality.
PM offers 'spirit of solidarity' to developing nations
New Delhi: Expressing concern over the developmental divide between the rich and poor nations, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on October 19 offered to share India's vast science and technology infrastructure with other developing countries in a "spirit of solidarity".
'Witness' statement will hold even if partly false'
New Delhi: Saying that the maxim "false in one thing, false in everything" has no applicability in India, the Supreme Court has ruled that statement of a witness could not be discarded totally by the trial court merely because it was found to be false in certain aspects.
Vajpayee indisposed, cancels today's engagements
New Delhi: Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee has cancelled all his engagements on October 21 due to "bad throat", official sources said.
KASHMIR
4 killed, 17 injured in JK, NC worker attacked
Srinagar: Four persons, including a woman and two security personnel, were killed and 17 injured as militants triggered explosions and attacked security forces and a National Conference worker in separate incidents in Jammu and Kashmir since October 20 night.
No indication of breakthrough on J&K impasse
Srinagar: Senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh on October 21 held a second round of talks with PDP (Peoples Democratic Party) chief Mufti Mohammed Sayeed but there was no indication of any immediate breakthrough in the deadlock over Chief Minister-ship.
JK govt: PDP begins meet ahead of talks with Cong
Srinagar: Ahead of the crucial second round of talks between senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh and People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mufti Mohammed Sayeed on October 21, a meeting of the political affairs committee of the PDP began on the possible stand to be taken for an alliance government in Jammu and Kashmir.
Singh continues bid to form govt, meets Governor
Srinagar: Senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh on October 21 called on Jammu and Kashmir Governor Girish Chander Saxena amid a political stalemate between Congress and People's Democratic Party (PDP) over government formation in the state.
Manmohan continues parleys on JK govt formation
Srinagar: Senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh, who is in Srinagar to work out the modalities of forming a coalition government with the People's Democratic Party (PDP), on October 21 held talks with the alliance of independent candidates and Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPM) members led by Mohammed Yusuf Tarigami.
NORTH
Paramhans backs Thackeray on Hindu suicide squads
Ayodhya: Ram Janambhoomi Nyas president Mahant Ram Chandra Paramhans on October 21 supported Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on setting up of Hindu suicide squads to counter terror strikes on the community.
Heated exchanges at Wagah during retreat ceremony
Wagah (Punjab): Tension mounted at the Wagah border during the routine retreat ceremony on October 20 evening leading to chaos among viewers on both sides.
UK to open visa application centre at Jalandhar
Jalandhar: Britain on October 21 announced opening of a visa application centre in Jalandhar in January to ensure a comprehensive and more accessible service to customers.
SOUTH
Ban on Tamil films in K'taka may be lifted soon
Bangalore: An end to the boycott of Tamil films imposed by Kannada protagonist organisations in the wake of the Cauvery agitation is in sight in a sign of maintaining cordial relations between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, official sources said.
'TN must withdraw contempt plea against K'taka'
Coimbatore: Janata Party president Dr Subramania Swamy on October 21 said Tamil Nadu should withdraw its contempt petition against Karnataka in Supreme Court in view of Chief Minister S M Krishna's reported statement that he would abide by the court directives.
Nedumaran's judicial remand extended till Oct 28
Chennai: The judicial remand of P Nedumaran of outlawed Tamil Nationalist Movement, detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) for allegedly supporting banned Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), was on October 21 extended by a designated court till October 28.
Krishna flays JD-U for 'politicising' kidnap issue
Bangalore: Karnataka Chief Minister, S M Krishna on October 21 took a swipe at the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) for 'politicising' the kidnap crisis, involving former minister H Nagappa and accused it of creating more 'impediments' to the government's efforts to end the hostage drama.
CM likens pursuit of Veerappan to Laden's hunt
Bangalore: Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna on October 21 tried to draw a parallel between the United States' failure to catch Osama bin Laden, and unsuccessful attempts to track down forest brigand Veerappan in this part of the world.
Stalin, other DMK activists held for anti-AIADMK stir
Chennai: Hundreds of youth wing volunteers of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), including its secretary M K Stalin, were taken into custody in several parts of the state, when they attempted to picket the district collectorates defying prohibitory orders, protesting against the 'anti-people' policies of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) government in Tamil Nadu.
No response from Veerappan on AIR plea: Kharge
Bangalore: Karnataka Home Minister Mallikarjun Kharge on October 21 said there was no response from forest brigand Veerappan to the plea aired through All India Radio (AIR) by Janata Dal – United (JD-U) leader P Mahadevaswamy on whether he can set out as an emissary to negotiate the release of abducted former minister H Nagappa.
Jaya assurance to forum on religious conversions
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on October 21 assured a 16-member delegation of 'Tamil Nadu United Minorities Forum', comprising archbishops, bishops and leaders of Muslim groups, that the recent Ordinance banning forceful religious conversions was not aimed at any particular religion.
Congress CMs conclave at Mount Abu from Nov 8
Bangalore: Chief Ministers of Congress-ruled states are holding a two-day conclave at Mount Abu in Rajasthan from November 8 for which an agenda is being prepared, Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna indicated on October 21.
10 injured in communal clash in Kerala district
Kannur: At least 10 persons were injured when members of two communities clashed following a wordy duel over eve-teasing at Bedaduka in neighbouring Kasaragod district, police said on October 21.
EAST
Naveen Patnaik dismisses corruption charges
Bhubaneswar: Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on October 21 dismissed as ''wild allegations'' the corruption charges brought against him by the former Finance Minister Ramkrushna Patnaik.
'India successful in exposing Pak's terrorism'
Ranchi: India is successful in driving home the truth to the world community that Pakistan is the sponsorer of terrorism, Rita Verma, Minister of State for Human Resources Development said on October 21.
1 more body recovered, boat tragedy toll up to 19
Ranchi: With the recovery of one more body, the final toll in the October 14 twin-boat tragedy in the Getalsud reservoir in Rukka village, 25 km from Ranchi, stood at 19.
WEST
Film producer Chain shot at in Mumbai: police
Mumbai: Film producer Ashok Chain was on October 21 shot at by an unidentified person at his office-cum-residence at Santacruz, police said.
Yatra's success, a slap on Congress' face: Modi
Kevadia Colony: The successful completion of the sixth phase of "Gujarat Gaurav Yatra" has exposed the "false propaganda", carried out by Congress president Sonia Gandhi and others, that the yatra would disturb peace and plunge the state into violence, Chief Minister Narendra Modi said on October 21.
Chargesheet filed against Salman; bail denied
Mumbai: Three weeks after Salman Khan was arrested in a hit-and-run case, police on October 21 filed a chargesheet against the actor in the court of a magistrate who remanded him to judicial custody till October 31.
Salman's bail plea rejected, custody till Oct 31
Mumbai: Police on October 21 filed a chargesheet against film actor Salman Khan in a hit-and-run case even as a magistrate remanded him to judicial custody till October 31.
'Thackeray call only a reaction to Islamic terrorism'
Nagpur: Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's call for forming Hindu suicide squads, should be taken as a warning to Islamic terrorism, the Rashtriya Swayam Sevak (RSS) said on October 21 even as it stated that formation of such squads was not permissible by Hindu scriptures.
Riot-hit M'shtra town tense, but peaceful: Police
Thane: The situation in riot-torn Badlapur town of the district in Maharashtra, that left 20 persons injured on October 20 night, was tense but under control on October 21, police said.
BJP asks ministers not to air their views publicly
Mumbai: In an apparent reference to Union Disinvestment Minister Arun Shourie, who had recently criticised Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s key alley Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackerey on divestment issue, the party has taken a strong view on the matter saying "these views should not be expressed openly".
NORTH EAST & SIKKIM
M'laya govt in crisis, MDP demands CM's ouster
Shillong: The 10-month old coalition government in Meghalaya on October 21 appeared to be heading for a crisis as its major ally, the Meghalaya Democratic Party (MDP) demanded immediate change of the Chief Minister Dr F A Khonglam.
NCERT textbooks influenced, misleading: CPI
Guwahati: Communist Party of India (CPI) general secretary A B Bardhan on October 21 charged the Central government with "influencing" the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in preparing textbooks with "misleading" information.
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