Wednesday, November 29, 2006, Chandigarh, India
Updated at 3:00 am (IST)

Jain takes over as Chief Justice
Chandigarh, November 28
The Punjab and Haryana High Court today got its 27th Chief Justice in Mr Justice Vijender Kumar Jain who was administered the oath of office by the Governor, Haryana, Dr A.R. Kidwai, at a ceremony held at Haryana Raj Bhavan here.

Pak proposals old wine in new bottle: India
New Delhi, November 28
The Siachen logjam continues as India finds Pakistan’s latest proposal on the issue nothing but an old wine in a new bottle.

Punjab page: Kasuri for bilateral solution to Kashmir

India, China committed to border peace: Pranab
New Delhi, November 28
India and China are committed to maintain peace in the border areas pending the final settlement of the boundary issue and expedite the work on clarifying the Line of Actual Control, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said in Parliament today.

Petrol, diesel to cost less
New Delhi, November 28
The government tonight decided to reduce petrol and diesel prices. However, a formal announcement in this regard is expected tomorrow in Parliament.

CPI parts ways with Congress in Punjab
Chandigarh, November 28
After several years of political partnership and adjustment, the CPI has decided to say goodbye to the Congress in Punjab for the time being.

Dasmunsi’s wife shot at
Kolkata, November 28
Congress MLA Deepa Dasmunsi, who had a narrow escape while campaigning in Islampur in North Dinajpur district when she was fired at thrice tonight, alleged it was a planned attack by the CPM. “I have recieved cut injuries. But I am going to continue my campaign. They fled when they saw another car coming,” she said. — UNI

Wal-Mart deal runs into a big red wall
New Delhi, November 28
A day after global retail giant Wal-Mart announced its entry into the Indian market through a tieup with Bharti Group, the government said today it would examine whether "permissible limits" with regard to foreign investments were adhered to.