Decide turban issue by Nov 5, French court tells school
Paris, October 22
A French court ordered a suburban Paris school today to hold a disciplinary hearing to decide whether three Sikh pupils would be expelled or allowed to cover their uncut hair despite a new ban on religious signs. 

Congress, NCP to resume talks today
New Delhi, October 22
After a three-day break, the Congress and the NCP will be resuming talks tomorrow to resolve the nearly week-long deadlock over the issue of Maharashtra Chief Minister amid no signs of either side giving up the claim to head the new government.

Former Army Chiefs give views on readiness
New Delhi, October 22 Former Army Chiefs today gave their views on the state of Army’s readiness and its tactics at a conclave which began at the Army headquarters here. Field Marshal S.H.F.J. Manekshaw is escorted by the Chief of the Army Staff, Gen N.C. Vij, on his arrival at the former Army Chiefs’ conclave at Army House in Delhi on Friday. — PTI photo

Terror outfits in Pak continue to flourish
New Delhi, October 22
It is business as usual for terrorist groups in Pakistan as they have remained unaffected to a large extent by the so-called anti-terrorist operations.

USA may impose fresh curbs on India

Efforts on to rehabilitate Sonia
Asanda, October 22
As Sonia prepares to be discharged from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Rohtak in a couple of days, efforts are being made in this dusty hamlet to create conditions congenial for her to be accepted socially.

Tribals hunt for Veerappan treasure
Chennai, October 22
While the STF of the Tamil Nadu police is celebrating the slaying of forest brigand Veerappan and its new status of being rich after being awarded cash money, promotions and housing plots, tribals in the region are also trying to get rich quick.

Nation page: Veerappan’s widow plans to sue govt

Patil meets Kalam on new Governors
New Delhi, October 22
The UPA government has begun its exercise to replace certain Governors and finalise names for those states whose Governors are due for retirement in the next couple of months.

Indian Army officials welcome their Chinese counterparts before the meeting of border officials between the two countries at Chushul in Ladakh on Thursday. — PTI