LJP on verge of split
Nitish may form govt in Bihar
New Delhi, May 21
Hopes of a non-RJD government under Janata Dal (U) leader Nitesh Kumar in Bihar have gained momentum as the 29 MLA-strong Lok Janshakti Party is on the verge of a split, with 17 of its MLAs camping in a hotel near Jamshedpur.
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Nation page: Nation remembers Rajiv Gandhi Punjab page: Homage paid to Rajiv Gandhi Prime Minister Manmohan Singh greets Congress President Sonia Gandhi during the 14th death anniversary function of Rajiv Gandhi at Veer Bhumi in New Delhi on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Mukesh Aggarwal In video (28k, 56k)

Godman to die for wife’s murder
Bangalore, May 21
Self-proclaimed godman Swami Shraddhananda was today sentenced to death by a court here for murdering his wife Shakereh by burying her alive 14 years ago.
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Major arms haul at Mumbai port
Mumbai, May 21
The Mumbai police and customs officials have unearthed a major arms smuggling racked involving the Chotta Rajan gang, sources said.

On-the-spot visa for journalists Ashwani Kumar returns with good news from Pakistan Wagah, May 21

In a development of great significance, Pakistan has agreed in principle to provide on-the-spot visa at border only to Indian scribes interested in touring Pakistan. Dr Ashwani Kumar, Rajya Sabha MP, crosses over to India after attending a two-day conference of Parliamentarians and journalists in Pakistan. — Photo by Rajiv Sharma
Punjab page: 30 Punjab MLAs leave for Pakistan

India to stay engaged with Nepal
No lethal arms supply yet
New Delhi, May 21
The latest fiat from Nepal’s royalist government of not tolerating public criticism of King Gyanendra during pro-democracy protests beginning tomorrow is being seen here as a signal to India and the international community that the King is not prepared to blink first.

Gen Choudhary freed from military custody
Chandigarh, May 21
Senior-most officer involved in the Tehelka scam, Maj-Gen P.S.K. Choudhary was released from military custody yesterday on completion of his stipulated period of sentence.

Most wanted Pamma shot in UP Ludhiana, May 21 Three hardcore criminals, including Paramjit Singh Pamma, one of Punjab Police’s most wanted criminals accused of committing more than 50 different crimes, was killed in an encounter with a joint police team of Ludhiana CIA, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh near Lalta Ro bridge, Hardwar late last night. Delhi page: Three of Pamma gang killed