India committed to resolve issues with Pak, says PM
New Delhi, November 5
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today offered to resolve all outstanding issues, including Jammu and Kashmir, with Pakistan provided Islamabad ensured its territory is not used for cross-border terrorism.

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Parties flay petro prices hike
Left for reconsidering decision
New Delhi, November 5
The government today came under heavy attack from all quarters for the steep hike in the prices of petroleum products.

Editorial: Oil price goes up
Haryana page: Hike in fuel prices flayed
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Sports page India snatch sensational victory Mumbai, November 5 India held their nerve to snatch a nail-biting 13-run victory in the fourth and final Test against Australia and salvage some pride after having lost the series. Spinning of a horror story Harbhajan Singh celebrates India’s win over Australia in the fourth Test match in Mumbai on Friday. Chasing 107 to win, Australia were skittled out for 93, to give India a face-saving victory. Australia won the four-match series 2-1 to lift the Border-Gavaskar Cup. — Reuters photo

No quota within quota, rules SC
New Delhi, November 5
In an important ruling on the question of reservation, the Supreme Court today ruled that “micro reservation” within the reservation quota, provided for a certain category of under privileged sections of society, was not permissible under the Constitution scheme.

Governor can sanction prosecution of ministers: SC
New Delhi, November 5
In a judgment of far-reaching consequences regarding initiating action against “corrupt” politicians, the Supreme Court today ruled that the Governor was competent to take an independent decision about granting sanction for the prosecution of a minister even if it was turned down by the Council of Ministers.

City Magistrate accused of rape, marriage fraud
Panipat, November 5
The district police has come under a cloud over the handling of an allegation of rape and fraud against an HCS officer, Mr Jeet Singh Mehra, at present posted as City Magistrate, Panipat.

I am not power behind throne: Sonia
New Delhi, November 5
Dismissing the Opposition's charge that she is the back-seat driver of the Manmohan Singh government, Congress President Sonia Gandhi said today that similar insinuations were made about her even when Rajiv Gandhi was the Prime Minister.

Indo-Pak talks encouraging, says Chandrika
New Delhi, November 5
Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga today said the Indo-Pak endeavour to resolve their differences was “most encouraging” to all countries in the region while Mr Imran Khan, the former top Pakistani cricket all-rounder, today batted and bowled for his President General Pervez Musharraf.