2 dead as cyclone Nilam crosses TN coast
Chennai, October 31
Cyclone Nilam today swept across north Tamil Nadu coast near Mahabalipuram, about 55 km from here, leaving two persons dead, including a crew member of an oil tanker that ran aground off the city.

Shiv Sena, MNS to oppose Pakistan’s 
cricket tour
Mumbai, October 31
The Shiv Sena and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena are planning to hold protests against the proposed tour of the Pakistan cricket team to India in December.

Editorial: Playing for peace

Call on spectrum refarming before auction: Sibal
New Delhi, October 31
While no decision could be taken at a meeting of the Telecom Commission on the contentious issue of refarming of the spectrum of the incumbent telecom operators today, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal said the government would arrive at a decision on the reallocation of spectrum before the auction of airwaves begins. Talking to mediapersons, Sibal said: “Absolutely, before the auction starts,” when asked if the decision on spectrum refarming would be taken before the auction, which is to begin from Nov 12. (Details on Nation page)

Super 30 founder is now 'People's Hero'
Mumbai, October 31
Anand Kumar, founder of Super 30 institute, which provides free residential coaching to students from underprivileged families for IIT-JEE exams, has found a place in the People magazine as the "People's Hero." People magazine of the Time magazine group in its latest Indian edition issue carries a detailed feature on Anand, listing him as a ‘People's Hero,’ a release said.
(Details on Nation page)

Haldia port operator quits Bengal on safety concerns Kolkata, October 31 Cargo handling company Haldia Bulk Terminals, jointly promoted by the ABG Group of India and French logistics company LDA, today announced its immediate exit from West Bengal's Haldia port citing unsafe work conditions.