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IBSA Summit
Leaders seek greater say in world bodies
Joint declaration pushes for UNSC, IMF reforms
The 5th IBSA Summit, which was held in Pretoria on Tuesday, has come out with a declaration on major global issues with focus on reforms of multilateral organisations, including the UN Security Council, the IMF and the World Bank to give greater voice to emerging countries like India.

PM Manmohan Singh with President of South Africa Jacob Zuma and President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff during the 5th IBSA Summit in Pretoria on Tuesday. — PTI

Setback for Team Anna as two key members quit
PV Rajagopal and “Waterman” Rajinder Singh object 
to “noble anti-corruption cause” turning into a 
“political” venture
New Delhi, October 18
A day after Team Anna claimed victory in the wake of Hisar bypoll and warned Congress to be prepared for more such setbacks in the poll-bound Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, the group today received a major setback with two prominent members - PV Rajagopal and “Waterman” Rajinder Singh - leaving the Anna Hazare-led movement, objecting to the way a “noble anti-corruption cause” was turning into a “political” venture.

China stops issuing stapled visas to J&K residents
New Delhi, October 18
China appears to have quietly discontinued the practice of issuing stapled visas to Indian nationals from Jammu and Kashmir, thus removing a major irritant in the complex Sino-Indian relationship.

Acid test for Hooda in Adampur, Ratia bypoll
Elections likely to be held in January or February
Chandigarh, October 18
After the Hisar Lok Sabha byelection debacle, another acid test awaits Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda when the Ratia and Adampur Assembly seats go to the polls in the next few months.
Bhupinder Hooda

14 Dera Sacha Sauda members acquitted of murder charges
Mumbai, October 18
Citing lack of evidence, a fast track court has acquitted 14 volunteers of religious sect Dera Sacha Sauda, who were charged with killing a Sikh at a suburban Mall three years ago.
Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh

Kabaddi World Cup
Rs 2 crore bonanza awaits winner
Ludhiana October 18
The prize money for the winner of the second kabaddi World Cup has been doubled, announced the deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal here today. The tournament winner this year will receive a cash prize of Rs two crore as against Rs one crore last year. The runners up will receive a cash prize of Rs one crore this time.

Formula1: UP gets SC notice for waiving entertainment tax New Delhi, October 18 The Supreme Court today sought explanation from the Uttar Pradesh Government for granting tax exemption to the company organising the Formula 1 event in Greater Noida. A Red Bull racing car during a Press preview at a speed event ahead of Indian Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. — PTI