SC recalls orders on IIM fee cut
New Delhi, March 19
The tough stance by the Centre before the Supreme Court to fight it out rather than give an undertaking that it would not interfere in the autonomy of the six Indian Institutes of Management resulted in the apex court calling for a fresh look into the autonomy question of the institutions.
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Down, but not out
Peshawar, March 19
Yasir Hameed blunted an inspired Indian bowling attack with a fine 98-run knock before crisis man Abdur Razzaq sailed Pakistan through to a four wicket victory with 16 balls to spare in another thrilling contest between the arch-rivals here today.

We will bounce back: Ganguly Chandigarh page: Diehard fans upbeat despite defeat More stories on SPORTS page Saurav Ganguly falls as he fails to stop a shot from Yasir Hameed as Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq (behind) takes a run in the third One-Day International between India and Pakistan in Peshawar on Friday. — Reuters photo

MEA silent on Powell’s remarks
Cong seeks explanation from govt
New Delhi, March 19
Mandarin in South Block here went into a huddle and held a series of meetings yesterday to assess the situation in the wake of US Secretary of State Colin Powell’s announcement that Washington would designate Pakistan as a “major non-NATO ally”.

Editorial: Arms for the General
World page: Special status to Pak not to hit ties with India, says US

Special poll observers for Punjab, Haryana likely
New Delhi, March 19
For the first time, the Election Commission is planning to appoint Special Observers for Punjab, Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir among other states for the conduct of free and fair poll in the states.
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India, UK sign deal on Hawk AJTs
New Delhi, March 19
India and the UK today signed an agreement for effective and uninterrupted implementation of contracts for the acquisition of 66 Hawk Advanced Jet Trainers for the Indian Air Force.

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Taiwan president shot at, hurt