Wednesday, December 6, 2006, Chandigarh, India
Updated at 3:00 am (IST)

Soren gets life term *Faces another murder case *Justice done: Jha’s family
New Delhi, December 5 A court in the Capital today sentenced JMM leader and former union minister Shibu Soren to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh upon him for his role in the murder of his private secretary Shashinath Jha way back in 1994. Editorial: From minister to lifer

India ready to smoke peace pipe with Pak
But borders can’t be redrawn: MEA
New Delhi, December 5
The Ministry of External Affairs is studying with a fine tooth comb the latest trial balloon floated by Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf-that Pakistan was willing to give up claim on Kashmir.

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India: The Tasks Ahead
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT
125TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS,
INAUGURAL SESSION

SC: Law on foreigners in Assam illegal
New Delhi, December 5
In a major setback to the Congress-led UPA government, the Supreme Court today held as illegal and unconstitutional the controversial Foreigners (Tribunals for Assam) Order, 2006.

UP House recommends quota for Dalit Muslims
Lucknow, December 5
In a move of far-reaching significance, the ruling Samajwadi Party today pushed through a resolution in the Assembly recommending amendment of the Constitution to the Centre so as to provide reservation to Dalit Muslims and Christians under Article 341.

Haryana power rate hike spares farm sector
Chandigarh, December 5
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced a hike in the power tariff in the state, ranging from 13 paise to 40 paise per unit, for various categories of users, except the agriculture sector.

Ban on Shoaib, Asif lifted Karachi, December 5 In an about-turn, Pakistan cricket authorities today lifted the bans on fast bowling spearheads Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, and made them eligible for playing in the World Cup five months away. Shoaib was banned for two years and Asif for one by a dope tribunal on November 1.	ADVANI cues to GLORY
Pankaj Advani in action during the billiards final in Doha on Tuesday. Advani outscored compatriot Ashok Shandilya as Indian cueists potted both the gold and silver medals. — Reuters photo (Details on Sports page)

Sensex touches 14,000 mark
Mumbai: Large-scale buying by funds took the Sensex past the 14,000-mark to touch 14,028 before it closed lower at 13,937 points, gaining 63 points at close.

Fiji military takes power
Wellington, December 5
Fiji's military chief, Commodore Vorege Bainimarama, declared Today that he had taken over the government, igniting angry reactions from New Zealand.
(Details on World page)