25 die in T.N. asylum fire
Twentyfive mentally ill persons, including 11 women, were killed and five suffered burns in a devastating fire which swept across a private home for mentally- ill at Erwadi, a tiny pilgrim centre 27 km. from Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu, early on Monday.

Sena MP not allowed to clarify remarks against PMO
The Shiv Sena MP, Mr. Sanjay Nirupam, - whose allegations against the Prime Minister's Office in connection with the Unit Trust of India scandal made headlines last week - was today not allowed by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha to make a statement in the House. This was conveyed to Mr. Nirupam in the Chairman's chamber.

'China supplied missile parts to Pak.'
China has sent a dozen shipments of missile components to Pakistan, says The Washington Times quoting intelligence officials familiar with the transfers.

Tension in U.P. towns
In view of continued tension, curfew remained in force today in three localities of Muzaffarnagar while security was beefed up in other parts of the city.

2 killed in Bihar firing
Two persons were killed and three others injured when police opened fire at flood victims who turned violent in Muzaffarpur district today.