Thursday, October 12, 2006, Chandigarh, India
Updated at 3:00 am (IST)

Clemency powers: SC warns Executive
New Delhi, October 11
In a stern reminder to the Executive of its constitutional responsibility in exercising the power of pardon to convicted persons, Supreme Court today warned the Central and state governments against recommending clemency petitions on political, religious and caste considerations and said such trend was fraught with dangerous consequences.

Manmohan calls for new global vision
Cambridge honour for PM Cambridge University (UK), October 11 Over a year after being honoured with a doctorate by Oxford University, Cambridge University bestowed upon Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Doctor of Law degree here today. In video (56k) Manmohan Singh at the special convocation of Cambridge University on Wednesday. — PTI photo

Suicide by farmers: HC notice to Punjab, Haryana
Chandigarh, October 11
In a scathing comment on the lackadaisical attitude of the government vis-à-vis suicides by debt-ridden farmers, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that the “government is taking no remedial steps to save poor farmers from committing suicides”.

Punjab page:
Quash notification on land for SEZ, demand farmers
Farmers’ debt: one-time settlement scheme on cards

236 new cases of dengue nationwide
New Delhi, October 11
Aedes Egypti mosquito, which causes dengue and chikungunya, is giving the public, doctors and Health Ministry officers a tough time.

Delhi page: Dengue continues to spread unabated
Jalandhar page: Hospitals launch dengue helplines
Himachal page: 2 suspected dengue cases in Baddi
Haryana page: 31 found showing dengue symptoms
Chandigarh page: 22 more cases of dengue in city

Spat between former IAF, Army chiefs continues
IAF ex-chief’s remarks over Kargil