India, France ink N-pact
The two countries also signed a social security agreement that will result in benefits for Indian nationals working in France and vice-versa
Giving a cutting edge to their relationship, New Delhi and Paris on Tuesday signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement, bringing India back into the nuclear mainstream after 34 years of isolation.

Turban ban
Sarkozy promises fresh look
Opinions page: Trade with EU

French Foreign Affairs Minister Bernard Kouchner (right) and chairman of India's Atomic Energy Commission Anil Kakodkar shake hands after signing a cooperation agreement in Paris on Tuesday. — Reuters photo

Kayani boots out Mush generals
Pasha is new ISI chief
In a major shake-up, Gen Ashfaque Pervez Kayani,
army chief, has replaced several generals regarded
as Musharraf loyalists.

Surge in Pak infiltration: PM
There is an upsurge in infiltration from Pakistan and an increase in ceasefire violations, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said.

Kandhamal erupts again, woman killed
Phulbani (Orissa), September 30
A woman was killed and eight others were injured as a mob attacked villages in fresh violence in G Udaygiri block here.

Flyover collapses, 8 killed
Lucknow, September 30
At least eight persons were killed and 12 seriously injured when a section of an under-construction flyover collapsed on the Lucknow-Faizabad Highway near Chinhaat on the outskirts of the city today.