Australia, India search for solution
Australia and India today explored ways of evolving a coordinated approach aimed at ending the constitutional crisis in Fiji.

Amnesty scheme for companies
The Union Minister of State for Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Mr. O. Rajagopal, formally launched the millennium year Company Law Settlement Scheme at the office of the Registrar of Companies, Delhi and Haryana here today.

Battle has swung our way: Ratwatte
The Sri Lankan Deputy Minister of Defence, Mr. Anuruddha Ratwatte, has said that timely political decisions and the acquisition of new weapons had turned the tide in favour of Government troops in the battle for the Jaffna peninsula.

China not to sacrifice ties with Pakistan
China has indicated that it will not sacrifice its ``all-weather'' relationship with Pakistan while attempting to improve and develop Sino-Indian relations. ``The development and improvement of Sino-Indian relations will not have any adverse impact on the friendly relations and cooperation between China and Pakistan,'' a senior Chinese Foreign Ministry official said on Wednesday.

IA resumes service to Nepal
After a five-month-long suspension of its flights to Kathmandu following hijacking of IC-814 to Kandahar, the Indian Airlines (IA) resumed its service to Nepal today.

Monsoon sets in
The South-West Monsoon has set in over south Kerala and widespread rain was received during the past 24 hours. Conditions were favourable for the monsoon to advance into north Kerala and Lakshadweep.