CBSE spells reforms for Class X & XII exams
New Delhi, September 21
From revision in the pattern of question papers to implementing the grading system, the Central Board of Secondary Education has announced wide ranging changes in the examination system.

India, Russia, China Foreign Ministers to work together on Iran issue
New Delhi, September 21
The Foreign Ministers of India, China and Russia, who held their annual trilateral meeting today at the Chinese Permanent Mission in New York, decided to work together on the issue of Iran.

Special article: Nuclear doctrines

J&K page: IAF team leaves spectators spellbound Indian Air Force Suryakiran team performs during an air show in Rangreth, on the outskirts of Srinagar, on Wednesday. The Suryakiran performed many aerobatic manoeuvres on the first day of a two-day air show organised by the Indian Air Force to motivate the Kashmiri youth to join the IAF. — Reuters

Former SC Judge to be observer at BCCI poll
Kolkata, September 21
The Calcutta High Court today appointed Suhash Chandra Sen, a former Supreme Court judge, as an observer to ensure that tomorrow’s BCCI elections are held in a free and fair manner.

Pargat is Punjab’s Sports Director
Chandigarh, September 21
Olympian Pargat Singh will be the new Director of Sports, Punjab. He will replace international wrestler Kartar Singh who has been reverted to his parent department of Punjab Police.

US Embassy denies visa to Bibi Jagir Kaur
Amritsar, September 21
The US embassy today denied visa to Bibi Jagir Kaur, president, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, for visiting America, initiating fresh debate in Panthic circles. This is for the first time any SGPC chief, has been denied visa.

SC seeks details about Buta’s report to President
Tribune report dominates court proceedings
New Delhi, September 21
The Supreme Court today sought from the Centre complete details of the timings of receiving Bihar Governor Buta Singh’s May 21 report for the dissolution of the State Assembly, its transmission to President in Moscow and the receipt of his assent.
In video: Three-member EC team to visit Bihar. (28k, 56k)

SC rejects Gill’s review petition in Bajaj case
New Delhi, September 21
The review petition of former Punjab DGP and Indian Hockey Federation President K.P.S. Gill against the Supreme Court’s verdict upholding his conviction in senior IAS officer Rupan Deal Bajaj modesty outraging case, was dismissed by the apex court today.