Sarkozy faces heavy defeat in French regional poll
French President Nicolas Sarkozy`s centre-right party faces heavy losses in regional elections on Sunday that could affect the pace of reform as manoeuvring begins before the 2012 presidential campaign.

Gujarat acts on critically polluted clusters
After the state pollution control board declared eight clusters of Gujarat as critically polluted, an action plan has been rolled out to ensure that industrial units in these areas comply with the laid down norms.

Govt approves project for rehabilitation of polluted sites
In a major step towards managing industrial pollution, the government today approved a project, which aims at remediation and rehabilitation of polluted sites.

Myanmar guerrilla chief warns of war ahead of vote
The head of Myanmar`s largest guerrilla army warned on Friday that the risk of armed conflict between powerful ethnic minority groups and the military regime is at its highest level in more than two decades.

Iran jails former vice president, reform activist
An Iranian appeals court has upheld the conviction of a former vice president on a charge of spreading propaganda against the ruling clerical establishment during the post-election turmoil.

BPF rejects alliance with Cong in BTC poll
The Bodoland People`s Front (BPF) on Thursday rejected the possibility of a tie-up with Congress in the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council polls and said it would field candidates in all 40 seats.

Ruling parties to win Tripura, Nagaland Rajya Sabha polls
Ruling parties are set to score in the RS polls in Nagaland and Tripura next week.As ruling Left Front nominee Jharna Das Baidya is poised to win in Tripura and Democratic Alliance of Nagaland`s Khekiho Zhimomi in Nagaland.

AGP-BPPF seat-sharing for BTC poll
Opposition Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) on Tuesday announced seat-sharing with Bodo Peoples Progressive Front (BPPF)for the ensuing Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) poll.

Police not favouring DMK in bypoll-bound Pennagaram: DGP
Tamil Nadu Police today asserted they were strictly following Election Commission`s directives in Pennagaram Assembly segment, going to bypolls on Mar 27.

Antony files nomination for Rajya Sabha polls
Defence Minister AK Antony Monday filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections.