Manmohan Singh, Blair vow to fight terror
London, September 20
British Prime Minister Tony Blair today condemned terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir as India and the United Kingdom resolved to fight the menace globally.
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British Prime Minister Tony Blair welcomes his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh at 10 Downing Street in London on Monday. 
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Sonia source of strength, says PM
FDI hike policy to remain, says PM
Business page: India, UK decide to set up a joint economic panel

Edusat launched

Big leap in space programme Sriharikota, September 20 It was a great leap forward in India’s space programme as ISRO’s geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle in its first operational flight today launched Edusat, India’s first exclusive satellite for educational services, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here, 80 km from Chennai.

A big leap

Editorial: Tele-education

Punjab planning entry tax to “save industry”
Chandigarh, September 20
In a tight spot owing to the attractive incentives given by the Centre to promote industry in Himachal Pradesh, J and K and Uttaranchal, Punjab is preparing to hit back hard on this issue.

SYL: SC asks Rajasthan, J&K to file replies
New Delhi, September 20
The Supreme Court today adjourned hearing for six weeks on the Presidential reference against Punjab’s Act, terminating the water accords with the neighbouring states as Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir failed to file replies even as Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi termed the action of the Punjab Government as violative of the Constitution and the principle of federalism.

CSIO develops software to store secrets
Chandigarh, September 20
In a major achievement in the field of nanotechnology, Chandigarh-based CSIO has developed a DNA-based encryption which will prove invaluable in the field of defence, spying and related matters.

Hockey team for Pak series announced
Chandigarh, September 20
The Indian Hockey Federation today announced a 18-member team for the tour of Pakistan where the arch-rivals rivals will clash in a Test series for the first time in five years. (Details on Sports page)

Cheated by travel agent, sold for  Rs 6,000 in Malaysia Jalalabad East (Moga), September 20 He landed up in Malaysia looking for greener pastures, but ended up being sold to a scrap dealer in mere 500 ringgits (Rs 6,000). Jasbir Singh with his family members at Jalalabad East.