REPORTS FROM J&K
Mangat Ram Sharma is the third deputy CM
The 71-year-old is also the first Congressman to have risen to the post.
Twelve militants killed in Poonch
They were trying to cross the LoC.
Grenade attack at the Mufti's house
One grenade exploded in air, while the other exploded in the backyard of the house, a police officer said. A police constable was injured.
No move to release terrorists: Congress
'Under the common minimum programme only those political prisoners against whom there are no substantial charges are to be released,' party leader Ambika Soni said.
Mufti government soft on militants: Gill
The former director general of Punjab police said that no government can afford to soft-pedal militancy.
OTHER REPORTS
Three army personnel get Vir Chakra
The awards are generally presented to personnel who performed outstandingly during periods of conflict.
Cong Gujarat poll campaign from Nov 11
Party leader Kamal Nath said if the Congress was voted to power it would set up special courts to probe 'several scams in the state'.
PML-Q stakes claim in Pakistan
It has 122 seats in the 342-member national assembly and hopes to get a simple majority with the support of independents and regional parties.
Delhi Climate Declaration adopted
The declaration expresses deep concern over the negative impact of greenhouse gases on developing countries.
SPECIAL
Could it happen again?
Dr John W Garver speculates on what could spark off another Sino-Indian military conflict.
CRICKET
Tendulkar lifts India with 31st ton
Tendulkar's first hundred in six Tests at the Eden Gardens enabled India finish day 4 of the third Test against the West Indies on 195 for 4, a lead of 56 runs.
Job only half done, says Tendulkar
BCCI reply on Jadeja's plea sought
The arbitrator has given the BCCI time till November 8 to file its reply on the cricketer's ban.
Pepsi, LG claim damages from GCC
The two sponsors are angry that the Indian players were allowed certain concessions by the ICC in the contentious Players' Terms just before the start of the Champions Trophy.
Railways clinch Irani Cup
They beat Rest of India, winners of the Cup for the last three years, by five wickets on the fifth and final day of the match.
BUSINESS
Kelkar panel for 2-slab Income Tax rate
Panel recommends 20 per cent tax on annual income of Rs 1-4 lakh and 30 per cent for beyond.
MONEY SPECIAL
It's recruitment time for India Inc
After three years of hiring freezes and cutbacks a clutch of high growth industries are opening the floodgates once again, says Surajeet Das Gupta.
SLIDE SHOW
The week's images
Power play, flower power, courage and more...
MOVIES
Wanted: film 'zara hatke'
Bollywood has been so busy packaging Egos that it has forgotten Entertainment.
The power of histronics: Nalini Jaywant
Dinesh Raheja profiles a legend.
No big Tamil film release this Diwali
Ajith and Vijay contend for top spot.
NET GUIDE
NET GUIDE
Rocket Man!
Eight sites on Elton John.
Viewers to play matchmakers on new show
Upcoming reality series "Married by America" will have viewers play matchmaker for desperate singles who volunteer to have their
marriages arranged on national television.
