Baba Budhaji function marred by SAD-SAD (A) clash
Kathunangal, October 25
The 500th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Budhaji — the first head granthi of the Golden Temple — was marred when leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) clashed with activists of the SAD (Amritsar), leaving many injured from both sides.

Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) chief Simranjit Singh Mann with his supporters after a clash with activists of the Gurdaspur SAD jatha and the SGPC task force at Kathunangal on Wednesday. —  Photo by Rajiv Sharma

Pension for TA staff likely
Kozhikode, October 25
The government is actively considering providing pension to personnel who had completed at least seven years embodied service in the Territorial Army, a senior officer has said.

Bank strike tomorrow
Vijayawada, October 25
About nine lakh bank employees from the public and private sectors and the foreign banks in the country would go on a day-long strike on October 27 to press their demands. Details on Nation page.

Punjab annex Santosh Trophy Gurgaon, October 25 Punjab ended a two-decade-long title drought by winning their seventh Santosh Trophy defeating Bengal 5-3 in a thrilling penalty shootout here today. Details on Sports page.