Manipur to kickstart state polls today
Guwahati, January 27
The fate of 279 candidates will be sealed in electronic voting machines in 2,357 polling stations as Manipur goes to polls tomorrow to elect 60 representatives to its 10th Assembly. (Details on Nation page)

Rahul promises rapid industrialisation
Fatehgarh Sahib, January 27
Saluting the indomitable spirit of the Punjabis, Rahul Gandhi, AICC general secretary, said here today that he was indebted to the state for three reasons-its foodgrain contribution to the country, its brave soldiers and for giving the nation a competent Prime Minister. (Details on Punjab page)

PC, Nilekani call truce; UIDAI to enroll 40 cr more
New Delhi, January 27
By June 2013, all Indians will have resident identity cards under the ongoing National Population Register (NPR) Scheme of the Home Ministry and unique identity numbers under the Aadhar scheme of the Planning Commission.

Turf war between two ministries over preschool children
New Delhi, January 27
Another turf war is on in the government - with the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) actively considering a proposal to include 4 to 6-year-olds under the ambit of the Right to Education (RTE) Act and the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) reminding them that preschool education was part of their mandate.