Sunday, February 12, 2006, Chandigarh, India
Updated at 3:00 am (IST)

CPM, SP join hands on Iran issue
To take on UPA govt
New Delhi, February 11
The Left parties are keen on forcing the Congress-led UPA government’s hand on the Iran vote issue having given a notice for a debate in Parliament under Rule 193 which does not require voting and the CPM and the Samajwadi Party reaching a common understanding on the issue.

Iran vote: TDP, SP plan no-trust motion
Lucknow, February 11
Giving indication of the formation of a secular, non-Congress alliance, Telegu Desam chief Chandra Babu Naidu and Samajwadi Party’s Mulayam Singh Yadav today declared to bring in a no-confidence motion against the UPA government on the issue of vote against Iran.
(Details in Nation page)

Ash, Abhishek may tie the knot
A perfect match, says astrologer
Bangalore, February 11
Tinsel town's most eligible bachelor Abhishek Bachchan and Bollywood heart-throb Aishwarya Rai may tie the nuptial knot. Yes, this became apparent when Amitabh's brother Ajitabh showed the horoscopes of the two stars to a well-known astrologer, Chandrashekhar Swamiji, here last night.

Chidambaram wants agro-friendly WTO settlement
Moscow, February 11
India today said it would not accept a WTO settlement that adversely affects its rural sector, even as it made a forceful plea for successful conclusion of the Doha round of the world trade talks.
(Details in Business page)

Yuvraj steers India to victory

Indians roar at Pindi Rawalpindi, February 11 In a pride-restoring win, India thumped Pakistan by seven wickets here today to level the one-day series. India’s bowlers, mauled by the host side batsmen, set the stage for the victory by restricting Pakistan to 265, a total Indian batsmen easily overhauled with solid contribution from Yuvraj Singh (82 not out), Virender Sehwag (67) and Rahul Dravid (56). (Details in Sports page) Yuvraj Singh waves his bat after scoring a half century against Pakistan during the second one-day International at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, on Saturday. Left-hander Yuvraj smashed an impressive unbeaten 82 to help India beat Pakistan by seven wickets. — AFP

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	PUNJAB: Religious procession: PM accepts SAD invite
	HARYANA: Haryana plugs water loss
	HIMACHAL: CM talks of power at water scheme function
	J&K: Strike marks Maqbool Bhat’s death anniversary
	CHANDIGARH: Bansal working for ‘Mayor in Council’ governance
	LUDHIANA: Farmers rue wheat import tenders
	DELHI: House tax defaulters: MCD attaches more bank accounts
	Opinions: The business of expelling Excellencies
	BUSINESS: Chidambaram wants agro-friendly WTO settlement
	NATION: Iran vote: TDP, SP plan no-trust motion
	WORLD: Iran threatens to walk out of NPT
	SPORTS: Indians roar at Pindi

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Punjab to seek total control over Bhakra, Beas projects
Chandigarh, February 11
Over four decades after Parliament enacted the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, the Punjab Government is all set to file a suit in the Supreme Court challenging the legality of Sections 78 and 79 of the Act.

Leh, Kargil still tense
Jammu, February 11
After three days of violence, no untoward incident was reported today in the twin towns of Leh and Kargil in the Ladakh region where curfew is being strictly enforced. However, communal tension continues to prevail in both towns. Reports said a futile attempt was made by miscreants to set ablaze a monastery near Leh in the wee hours today.

Poetry is alive and throbbing Some of the most powerful poetry in India today is written in regional languages like Rajasthani and Bhojpuri. Punjabi poets should read what is being written in other Indian languages to enrich themselves and to avoid composing non-poetry. GALLERY OF POETS: Key participants at the two-day Indian Poetry Festival which began at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph