Akali Dal softens stand on FDI, Sukhbir for consensus on issue
Bathinda, September 25
The Shiromani Akali Dal seems to be softening its stand on the burning issue of allowing FDI in retail with party president and Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today saying that a consensus should be build on the issue.

Punjab page: BKU activists hold protest in Capital
Editorial: SAD’s predicament

In J-K, 130 panchayat members resign after killing of sarpanches
Srinagar, September 25
Over 50 panchayat members in north Kashmir resigned on Tuesday even after the state government promised every possible step to ensure their safety. Two panchayat members have been killed by suspected militants in the region over the past fortnight.

Rs 1.23 lakh cr boost to child nutrition in 12th Plan
New Delhi, September 25
On the lines of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), India will now have a dedicated mission for the implementation of the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) to boost child nutrition and monitor its progress.

IMG on coal issues notices to PSUs
New Delhi, September 25
Starting off with the next phase of the review of the undeveloped coal blocks, the Inter Ministerial Group (IMG) on coal has issued notices to public sector undertakings (PSUs) to present their side of the story for delays in developing the blocks.

Zardari graft: Govt submits draft of Swiss letter to SC
 Under intense pressure to re-open graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, the Pakistan Government on Tuesday submitted before the Supreme Court the draft of a letter to be sent to Swiss authorities over the issue. (Details on World page)