India U-19 world champions
Kuala Lumpur, March 2
India regained the Under-19 Cricket World Cup crown after eight years with a close 12-run victory over South Africa in the rain-affected final here today. This was India's second triumph in the tournament's history after they captured the crown in 2000 in Sri Lanka.

Virat Kohli, captain of the victorious Indian team, holds aloft the trophy after India defeated South Africa in Under-19 World Cup final in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. — AP/PTI photo	MAGNIFICENT SACHIN: Sachin Tendulkar is jubilant after India beat Australia by six wickets in the first final of the one-day triangular series in Sydney on Sunday. — AFP photo
Chandigarh page: Rejoicing at Kaul’s home Sports page: Sachin ensures facile victory India thrash Russia 8-0

Govt to brief Parliament on N-deal
New Delhi, March 2
Amid continued nudging by the US to conclude the civil nuclear deal at the earliest, the government is expected to spell out its plans on the issue tomorrow in Parliament when external affairs minister Pranab Mukherjee makes a statement.

40 killed in Pak suicide attack
Islamabad, March 2
At least 40 people were killed and 35 injured today in a daring suicide attack at a gathering of tribal elders and local officials in the restive northwest Pakistan where the military is battling pro-Taliban militants.

Order to free Kashmir Singh issued
To cross over into India on Tuesday
Islamabad, March 2
Indian national Kashmir Singh, held on the death row in Pakistan prisons for 35 years after his conviction on espionage charges, will be released tomorrow and is expected to be reunited with his family the next day, caretaker human rights minister Ansar Burney said today.

Jagriti Yatra to enter Punjab today
Mohali, March 2
All is set for the entry of the Guru Manyo Granth Jagriti Yatra in Punjab tomorrow. Commemorating 300 years of the installation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib and parlokgaman of Guru Gobind Singh, the yatra started its journey from Takht Sachkhand Hazur Sahib on November 15, 2007.

Chandigarh page: Devout throng city roads

Indian shot dead in attempted robbery
New York, March 2
A 52-year-old Indian manager of a convenience store was shot dead during an attempted robbery in the US state of Virginia. Jayeshkumar Brahmbhatt, who moved to Roanoke county from India in 2001, was fatally shot on Thursday by a man who fled without taking any money, police said without providing specific details about the incident.

Wildlife under threat Besides poaching, loss of habitat, toxins cause deaths New Delhi, March 2 It is not just India’s national animal tiger which is in danger at the hands of poachers in the country.