- Manila's Aquino takes responsibility for hostage operation
Philippine President Benigno Aquino took responsibility today for last week's botched bus hijack rescue attempt, in a bid to deflect demands for the resignation of the interior minister.
- Nitish faces heat after Maoists kill cop; Centre supports him
Security has been further tightened around the official residence of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Patna following the kidnapping of policemen in Lakhisarai district. The Centre today said that it is providing the state government "full support."
- Spot-fixing cash found from Salman Butt: Report
Cash used in the spot-fixing scandal during last week's Lord's Test is understood to have been found in the belongings of Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt, a report said.
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- Most New Yorkers don't want Islamic centre near Ground Zero
Two-thirds of New York City residents want a controversial Muslim community centre and mosque to be relocated farther away from the site of 9/11 terrorist attack, according to a New York Times poll.
- Detained Indian filmmaker denied bond; asked to leave US in 90 days
Indian filmmaker Vijay Kumar will remain behind bars without bail on federal immigration charges until allegations that he was illegally carrying brass knuckles in his checked airport baggage are resolved, a judge has ruled.
- Pak envoy throws bouncer; hints Indian hand in 'spot' fixing row
Pakistan High Commissioner to Britain Wajid S Hassan today gave a new twist to the spot-fixing scandal involving the Pakistan cricket team, saying the three accused players were "innocent" and Indian bookmakers were involved in the whole murky episode.
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- Abducted cop Tete killed, Maoists hold 3 more hostage
The bullet-riddled body of kidnapped Bihar Military Police havildar Lucas Tete was today recovered from Lakhisarai as the Maoist deadline for killing three remaining hostages expired with security forces intensifying operations to rescue them.
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- Dubai airport threatened not to let AI aircraft leave
Air India was twice warned in June that it would not be allowed into Dubai airport if it did not update its crucial navigation software. The software in question was the NAV database that includes the aircraft’s flight path. Tushar Srivastava reports.
- Hectic moves on for J&K breakthrough
With relative calm in Kashmir and separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani subtly climbing down from his rigid position of more than 50 years, these are some of the concessions Delhi could announce, perhaps as early as this week, discarding its own long-held, do-nothing policy. Samar Halarnkar and Peerzada Ashiq report.
- Maoists kill 1 cop, 3 others face same fate in Bihar
Maoists claimed to have killed one of four kidnapped Bihar policemen, Sub-Inspector Abhay Yadav, after their deadline for the release of eight rebels expired on Thursday. They threatened the other three would also be killed if the government failed to respond before 10 a.m. Friday. Avinash Kumar reports. Killing suspense | Full coverage
- Govt to release grains for poor, but not free
The government on Thursday decided to release an additional 2.5 million tonnes of foodgrains to states for distribution among the poor, following a reprimand from the Supreme Court over rotting foodgrains despite hungry millions. Tracking hunger
- ICC advised Pakistan to drop tainted players: Report
Pakistan withdrew Test captain Salman Butt and Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif from England tour on advice of the ICC, a source in the team said. Pak High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan said the trio had asked to be withdrawn from matches because of the 'mental torture' they had undergone. What is spot-fixing | Full coverage
- Maoists kill abducted cop; Nitish offers talks
Under pressure from Maoists who today claimed to have killed one of the four policemen kidnapped from Lakhisarai district, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said his government was ready for talks with the ultras and assured them safe passage for the negotiations.
- Medal hopes fail dope test
Four Indian wrestlers, including Arjuna Awardee Rajiv Tomar, were found to have flunked NADA dope tests just a month before the Commonwealth Games and a red-faced national federation on Thursday announced their replacement for the October 3-14 mega-event here.
- Maoists kill abducted cop after kangaroo court trial
Maoists today killed one of the four Bihar policemen they abducted four days ago, following a decision by a jan adalat or kangaroo court, their spokesman said.
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- Tainted Pak players dropped from tour, declare innocence
Salman Butt, Mohammad Aamer and Mohammad Asif are withdrawing from England tour and not running away, say Pakistani officials.
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- Bihar Govt talking to Maoists on kidnapped policemen: Centre
The Bihar government is trying its best to secure the release of the policemen taken hostage by the Maoists and the Centre is expecting an early resolution of the crisis, Union Home Secretary Gopal K Pillai said. Full Coverage
- Sonia should offer chair to someone outside Gandhi family: BJP
With Sonia Gandhi set to become Congress president for the fourth consecutive term, BJP today said she should offer the chair of party chief to somebody outside the Gandhi family.
- Pakistan bows to world pressure; drops tainted trio
The three Pakistan cricketers at the centre of a betting scandal have been dropped from the squad for the remainder of the tour of England, team manager Yawar Saeed said today. What is spot-fixing? | Full coverage | Profiles of players
- China denies sending troops to PoK, complains of conspiracy
Beijing has no intention of interfering in Kashmir dispute, says Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu. China believes that the issue should be left to India and Pakistan, she says.
- Process for re-electing Sonia as Cong president set in motion
The process of re-election of Sonia Gandhi as Congress president was set in motion today with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi besides several prominent party leaders proposing her name for the top post.
- Asif's ex-flame Veena gives ICC 'proof' of his links with bookies
Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif's ex-girlfriend, actress-model Veena Malik, has handed over "proof" of his alleged links with Indian bookies to an official of the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit.
- Gunman at Discovery HQs was radical environmentalist
A gunman, who took three hostages in the US headquarters of Discovery channel in Washington on Wednesday, was a radical environmentalist. Lee had a gun and was apparently fitted with explosives. He wanted Discovery to air show urging people to stop having babies and had grudge against them for not doing so. In pics
- Two rookie pacers in Australian Test squad for India tour
Rookie pacers Peter George and Josh Hazlewood were the surprise picks, while fit-again opener Philip Hughes made a return to the 15-member Australian cricket squad announced today for the two-match Test series against India next month.
- Ban 'fixers' for life: Warne, Fletcher
Australian spin legend Shane Warne and former England coach Duncan Fletcher today joined the growing clamour for life bans on Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamir if they are found guilty of 'spot-fxing'.
- Pakistani Taliban added to US terror list
The United States has designated the Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP), or Pakistani Taliban, linked to the botched Times Square bombing attempt by a Pakistani American, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation.
- US warns citizens of terror strike during CWG
The US has warned its citizens travelling to or residing in India during the upcoming Commonwealth Games of a threat of "terrorist action and violence" and asked them to "take care when travelling within Delhi".
- US hostage crisis at Discovery channel HQ ends, gunman shot dead
An armed man, who held three hostages in the Discovery Communications building in the US state of Maryland, was shot dead, police said. Meanwhile, Maryland's Montgomery County police chief J. Thomas Manger added that all the three hostages are safe. Gunman was radical environmentalist
- Delhi policemen, armed but not dangerous
Thirty days from now, the Delhi Police will be on their biggest ‘mission’ — they will be the first line of defence against terrorists, Maoists and any other threat to the Commonwealth Games. A majority of senior officers haven’t been to the shooting range in years, reports Karan Choudhury. Firing blanks
- Govt to crack down on delayed flights to de-congest Delhi airport
Peak hour congestion over the Delhi and Mumbai airspace could soon be a thing of the past. The Ministry of Civil of Aviation is firming up a proposal that will ensure aircraft don't hover endlessly in the skies, waiting for their turn to land. Tushar Srivastava reports.
- Saffron terror: PC defends term, Digvijay objects
Home Minister P Chidambaram said on Wednesday his use of the term ‘saffron terror’ had served its purpose — that of drawing attention to the relatively new phenomenon. Many, including some Congressmen had objected to the expression, claiming terror had no religion. HT reports.
- It falls to Shahid Afridi to revive Pakistan team
Pakistan one-day captain Shahid Afridi said he was looking forward to getting back to cricket despite the "challenge" of leading a team engulfed in a spot-fixing scandal. Full coverage
- Service providers will have to share data: PC
The government is "firm" in expecting BlackBerry phone maker to give security agencies lawful access to their encrypted data within the next 60 days and there is no uncertainty over this stand, says Union Home Minister P Chidambaram.
- Maoists extend deadline for abducted cops
Maoists in Bihar have extended till 10 a.m on Thursday the deadline for releasing their eight jailed commanders, failing which they have threatened to kill the four policemen they have abducted.
- Chidambaram clarifies, but stands by statement on saffron terror
Union Home Minister says saffron terror not his 'patent term' but Congress on the matter would prevail. "Right wing fundamentalist groups are suspected to be behind bomb blasts," he says.
- Done with Blackberry, Govt asks Google, Skype for access
Government will send notices to Google and Skype asking them to set up servers in the country and give access to its internet data, a top home ministry official said today.
- No break for WikiLeaks founder, rape case reopened
A senior Swedish prosecutor is reopening a rape investigation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, the latest twist to a case in which prosecutors of different ranks have overruled each other.
- Chidambaram reviews CWG security
Home Minister P Chidambaram today reviewed the security measures for the Commonwealth Games starting October 3. According to the security plan, a four-tier security apparatus with Army back-up will be put in place during the Games.
- Players have to cooperate to check corruption: ICC
ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat says he would be at "a loss of words" if the 'spot-fixing' allegations against three Pakistani cricketers turn out to be true but rejected criticism that the scandal has highlighted the world body's failure to deal with corruption in the game. Profile of tainted players |
How betting mafia fixes the game | Full coverage
- UPA leaders losing grip on Govt: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party today charged the leaders of the ruling United Progressive Alliance with losing their "grip" on the government. There was no cooperation among various ministries on implementing developmental projects, the leaders alleged.
- Victory for Maya; SC decides in favour of new Amethi district
In a political victory for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, the Supreme Court today gave the go ahead for creation of a district carved out of Amethi Lok Sabha Constituency represented by Rahul Gandhi and named after Dalit icon Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj.
- Decline and fall of Pak cricket
The corruption scandal that exploded this week is the latest damaging blow to Pakistan cricket and former players fear it could be the one that finally crushes the credibility of the sport in the South Asian nation. Profile of tainted players | How betting mafia fixes the game
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- Dummy grenade found in postal bag at IGI airport in Delhi
Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad was called in immediately after a dummy grenade shell was found in a postal bag during routine X-ray checking at the IGI airport in New Delhi.
- ICC investigator in Pak to meet Veena Malik: Reports
A senior official of International Cricket Council's anti-corruption and security unit has reached Pakistan in connection with the ongoing investigations into allegations of 'spot-fixing' against three members of Pakistan team in England, reports said in Karachi.
Profiles | How betting mafia fixes the game | Full coverage
- Pak military delegation detained, 'rudely treated' at US airport
A delegation of senior Pakistani military officials visiting the US was deboarded from a plane, detained, "interrogated and rudely treated" by security officials after one of them made a comment to a flight attendant, prompting the team to head home in protest.
- Tainted trio to be quizzed, won't be arrested: PCB
Pakistan's tainted trio of Test captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamir will be quizzed by Scotland Yard for the second time today but they are not in danger of being arrested, a Pakistan Cricket Board official said.
Full coverage | Is it all smoke, no fire?
- Now, Indonesia threatens to ban BlackBerry over porn content
Indonesia has threatened to close BlackBerry service in the country if it refuses to block pornographic content. According to the Indonesian communication minister, the banning on pornographic site on the internet is in line with the country's 2008 anti-pornography law.
- Obama declares end to US combat operations in Iraq
US President Barack Obama declares an end to the US combat mission in Iraq, more than seven years after the US-led invasion of the Middle Eastern country.
- 'Bookie' Majeed held for UK forex racket
Mazhar Majeed, the London-based alleged bookie whose revelations sparked off the current furore over ‘spot fixing’ by Pakistani cricketers, was also arrested for his involvement in a money laundering operation. His wife and elder brother Azhar Majeed had been arrested as well. Dipankar De Sarkar and Bivabasu Kumar report. All smoke no fire? | How betting mafia fixes the game | In pics
- UK immigration cap is ‘stupid', says David Miliband
Britain’s former foreign secretary David Miliband, frontrunner in the contest to be the leader of the opposition Labour party, says British government plans to place a cap on non-European migrants to the UK are “stupid” because current migration is mainly fuelled by Europeans. Dipankar De Sarkar reports.
- Maoists deadline for abducted Bihar cops ends
Maoists in Bihar, who had extended the deadline till 10 am on Thursday for releasing their eight jailed commanders has ended. The Maoists had threatened to kill the four abducted policemen if the eight commanders were not released by the end of the deadline. See special
- Govt stand on BlackBerry firm: Chidambaram
Home Minister P Chidambaram today said government's stand on providing access to data by Blackberry mobile phone maker Research In Motion (RIM) is "firm" and there was "no uncertainty" over the issue.
- No Chinese troops in Gilgit-Baltistan region: Pakistan
Pakistan today dismissed as a "figment of imagination" a media report that the Gilgit-Baltistan region of the country had been handed over to China and that 10,000 Chinese troops had moved into the area.
- Pakistan cricket mess is a wake-up call for BCCI too
The BCCI should proactively put in place systems to ensure that Indian cricket remains clean and players do not fall prey to the temptation of slush money and a glitzy life. Full coverage | Is it all smoke, no fire?
British cops to quiz Pak tainted players
- Floods increase landmine risk in Pakistan: ICRC
Flood waters in Pakistan have dislodged and carried landmines to places previously deemed safe or demined, increasing risks to the population, the International Red Cross warned today.
- Army man killed, 3 injured in encounter with militants in Kashmir
A major encounter was underway in north Kashmir's Bandipora area between the Army's elite commando group and LeT terrorists, which claimed the life of a security personnel besides injuring three others.
- Three arrested in Britain over Pak match-fixing case
Two men and a woman have been arrested in Britain in connection with allegations that Pakistani cricket players were involved in a betting scam, customs officials said on Tuesday. Crooked cricket | What is spot-fixing | In pics
- Tar balls continue to pollute Goa beaches
Tonnes of slimy tar balls continued to pollute the Goa coastline, even as state authorities started an extensive operation, albeit belatedly, to clean the beaches, known for attracting nearly 2 million tourists to the state.
- British cops to quiz Pak tainted players
All three cricketers at the centre of the ‘spot-fixing’ storm — captain Salman Butt, pace bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer — were conspicuously absent when the Pakistani team held a practice session on Tuesday, its first since the scandal surfaced. Dipankar De Sarkar and Bivabasu Kumar report. Full coverage
- President to review Leh flood situation
President Pratibha Patil is scheduled to visit cloudburst affected Leh district of Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow and assess the ongoing relief and rehabilitation works.
- China's 'intentions' being closely monitored: India
"The Government of India has come to realise that China has been showing more than the normal interest in the Indian Ocean affairs. So we are closely monitoring the Chinese intentions", External Affairs Minister SM Krishna said in the Lok Sabha today.
- Match fixing case: Pakistan to probe conspiracy angle
Pakistan is keen to ascertain whether allegations of 'spot-fixing' against its cricketers in England were part of a conspiracy but would make "an example" of any player found guilty by taking "toughest action" against him, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said today.
- SC opens door for tougher Bhopal re-trial
Supreme Court on Tuesday re-opened the Bhopal gas tragedy verdict, agreeing to re-examine its own judgment that allowed those convicted to walk away with mild sentences. It has now opened the door for the convicts to be tried under a more stringent law. Bhadra Sinha reports. Unending tragedy | Full coverage
- Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore skips trials, to miss CWG
Athens Olympics silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore will not part be a part of the Indian shooting team at the Commonwealth Games as he stands disqualified for selection after missing the trials.
- SC rebuffs Pawar, asks him to act on its foodgrains distribution order
Taking exception to Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar's statement, the Supreme Court today asserted that it had ordered free distribution of foodgrains to the poor instead of allowing them to rot in godowns and it was not a suggestion as made out by him. Special: Tracking Hunger
- Pakistan court summons seven cricketers for treason
A Pakistan court today summoned seven national cricket players, the country's sports minister and its cricket chief to face treason charges over fixing allegations in England.
- India announces additional $ 20 mn aid to flood-hit Pakistan
India today announced an additional $ 20 million assistance to Pakistan which is grappling with the worst floods in recent history of the region. The announcement comes in the wake of Pakistan's readiness to accept India's initial aid offer of $ 5 million.
- Pak cricket board will not drop players without proof
Pakistan will not suspend any players being investigated for alleged corruption without proof of wrongdoing, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt says. Crooked cricket | what is spot-fixing? | Full coverage
- Trying to understand impact of increase in visa fee: US
The United States is in discussion with India trying to understand the potential impact of the increase in fee of categories of H-1B and L1 visas on Indian companies.
- Breather for BlackBerry; Google, Skype next target
Following a meeting with the makers on Monday, Home Ministry officials gave BlackBerry a two-month reprieve. BlackBerry’s owners, Canada based Research in Motion, were given time to assess the feasibility of the interception solutions they had offered. HT reports.
- Pak match-fixing: ICC wants action on tainted players
The International cricket Council has asked the Pakistan Cricket Board to drop tainted players like Mohammad Aamir and Mohammad Asif from the team for the ODI and T20 series against England. Crooked cricket | what is spot-fixing? | Full coverage | In pics
- Police seek Dhoni's help in anti-Maoist campaign in Jharkhand
Jharkhand Police have sought help of India's cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a campaign against Maoist rebels. Jharkhand DGP Neyaz Ahmad met Dhoni at his home in Harmu housing colony today. Full Coverage
- Pakistan stays in the game, ICC waits for probe to end
Even as the investigations into the match-fixing scandal continues, International Cricket Council chief Sharad Pawar said that Pakistan cricket team’s tour to England would continue without cancellation of the series. He also ruled out any Indian link to the scandal. Hall of Shame | See cartoon | Full coverage | What is spot fixing?
- Pak match-fixing stain spreads beyond Lord’s
The match fixing scandal that has rocked Pakistani and world cricket is spreading beyond the Lord’s Test. Reports now point towards more games being rigged, even during Pakistan’s tour of Australia. Dipankar De Sarkar and Imtiaz Ahmed report. Crooked cricket | What is spot-fixing | In pics
- Chinese presence in PoK not confirmed yet: India
India is making "independent verification" of the reports of presence of Chinese troops in Gilgit-Baltistan region in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, saying it would be a matter of "serious concern" if it turns out to be true.
- Asif's ex-girlfriend claims he is a 'serial match-fixer'
Popular Pakistani actress and Muhammad Asif's former girlfriend, Veena Malik, has added to the woes of the embattled pacer by claiming that she has proof of his involvement in spot-fixing and that he has been in touch with bookmakers in the recent past. Full coverage | Hall of Shame | See cartoon
- BJP supports nuclear liability bill in Rajya Sabha
Extending support to the Civil Nuclear Liability Bill, BJP today asked the Govt not to be carried away by "phoney campaign" that no global supplier would be coming to India with the proposed law fixing the suppliers' liability in the event of the nuclear mishap.
- ICC to take action only after police report: Sharad Pawar
International Cricket Council President Sharad Pawar today said the allegations of 'spot-fixing' and 'match-fixing' against Pakistani cricketers are very serious but the ICC would wait for a report from the police in London before deciding on its course of action.
- Mumbai attack case: Pak court dismisses Lakhvi's bail plea
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court conducting the trial of seven suspects charged with involvement in the Mumbai attacks today dismissed a bail petition filed by Lashker-e-Taiba operations commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.
- SC upholds death sentence given to three AIADMK workers
The Supreme Court today upheld the death sentence awarded to three AIADMK workers in connection with the 2000 Dharmapuri bus burning case in which three college girls were charred to death.
- Pak cricketers fixed first Test against England too: report
Pushed to the wall by allegations of 'spot-fixing' in the Lord's Test, the Pakistan cricket team could find itself in more trouble as reports in London claim that the side's players also rigged the opening Test against England, which the hosts won by a massive 354 runs.
Sin at cricket’s Mecca? | Exposed | Hall of Shame
- Rajdhani engine derails near Kolkata
Passengers of the Howrah-bound Rajdhani Express escaped unhurt today when the engine derailed at a station in Hooghly district with the Railways not ruling out sabotage as 300 pandoral clips on the tracks were found removed.
- Bookie Mazhar Majeed claims Sydney Test was fixed
The bookie, who was arrested on Saturday for alleged 'spot-fixing' in the England-Pakistan Lord's Test, has claimed that the result of the January Sydney Test between Australia and Pakistan was rigged.
Sin at cricket’s Mecca? | Exposed | Hall of Shame
- I can't have birth certificate plastered on my forehead: Obama
US President Barack Obama says he's not concerned about rumours about his birthplace or faith blaming an online campaign of misinformation by his conservative enemies for perpetuating the myth that he's a Muslim. Blog: I can’t go to US; my name is Haq
- UK betting scam: Alleged fixer Mazhar Majeed out on bail
The man at the centre of an alleged betting scam involving the Pakistan cricket team was out on bail on Monday as police, governments and authorities probed the scandal rocking the sport. Sin at cricket’s Mecca? | Exposed | Hall of Shame
- Commonwealth Games body, police spar over dustbins
An object as small and obscure as a dustbin has become a reason for sparring between the Delhi Police and the Organising Committee (OC) of the Commonwealth Games. Vijaita Singh reports.
- Maoist ambush kills five jawans in Chhattisgarh
Three Border Security Force jawans, a district policeman and a special police officer were killed when Maoists ambushed a patrol party near Buski village in Kanker district, 250 km south of Raipur. HT reports. Full coverage | See map
- UK sting: Pak pacers bowl no-balls for cash
Cricket was mired in a betting scandal once again on Sunday after a British tabloid carried out a sting that allegedly showed two of Pakistan's finest fast bowlers deliberately bowling no-balls against English batsmen in return for cash. Dipankar De Sarkar reports. Sin at cricket’s Mecca? | Exposed | Hall of Shame
- Pakistani Taliban offer Rs 2 mn in aid for flood victims
The Pakistani Taliban today offered Rs 2 million in aid for victims of the devastating floods, and have said that the world community is not coming ahead with assistance as it does not trust the government.
- RTI activist who exposed corruption found dead in Maharashtra
A Right to Information (RTI) activist who was in the forefront in exposing corruption in PDS, foodgrain and fuel distribution in the Marathwada region has been found dead in Nanded.
- President presents Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awards
Badminton ace Saina Nehwal, whose phenomenal rise was highlighted by three top-flight international titles recently, was today conferred the coveted Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award at a glittering ceremony in New Delhi today. The President also presented Arjuna Awards.
- New sting video shows Pak cricketers meeting bookie
More video footage which could implicate two new players of the Pakistan cricket team in allegations of corruption was released by British tabloid News of the World. The video shows arrested bookie Mazhar Majeed taking cash from the undercover reporter and putting it in a jacket. Why should I step down: Butt
- Why should I step down: Butt
A defiant Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt today refused to step down from his post despite his name cropping up in a 'spot-fixing' scandal that has plunged the game into a crisis.
- 'Pak players were in touch with bookies during T20 WC'
The Pakistani cricketers' cup of woes seems to be spilling over as British detectives have got hold of audio tapes in which some of them are heard discussing 'spot-fixing' with bookies during the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies earlier this year. No balls are the easiest: Match fixer
- PM visits Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, asks authorities to redouble efforts
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today visited the Jawaharlal Nehru sports complex in New Delhi and asked authorities to "redouble their efforts" to quickly complete remaining work there as people were expecting a "flawless" opening to the Commonwealth Games.
- Match-fixing sting: Arrested bookie claims Indian link
The bookie arrested by Scotland Yard for alleged 'spot-fixing' in the ongoing England-Pakistan Lord's Test claims to have links with bookmakers in India as well. No balls are the easiest: Match fixer
- Pranab backs Mamata stand on talks with Maoists
Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has supported Trinamool Congress chief and Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee’s view that the central government should hold peace talks with the Maoists.
- 35 days to CWG, PM visits Jawaharlal Nehru stadium
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today visited the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the venue of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games, in New Delhi for an on the spot inspection of the facility.
- Court issues warrants against 2 acquitted in 26/11 terror case
A sessions court in Mumbai has issued warrants against Faheem Ansari and Sabauddin Ahmed asking the Uttar Pradesh police to produce the duo on September 23, as the Bombay High Court has admitted state's appeal against their acquittal in the 26/11 terror attack case.
