Third flag meeting fails;
A third flag meeting between Indian and Chinese troops failed to break the deadlock between the two sides, with the Chinese insisting that India take down security structures in Fukche and Chumar in Ladakh without offering reciprocal commitments.
The Institute of Economic Affairs on Wednesday said only four Flag bearers of the New Patriotic Party, National Democratic Congress, People's National Convention and the Convention People's Party would participate in the two presidential debates fixed for October 15 and November 12.