Mar 21, 2011

Libya unrest: West in 'medieval crusade' on Gaddafi, says Putin


Officials in Tripoli said a missile intended to kill Muammar Gaddafi had destroyed a building in his fortified compound.


India should play three spinners against Australia: Wasim Akram


Wasim Akram feels that Indian captain MS Dhoni should use 3 spinners against Australia in quarters in order to exploit weakness of Ponting's men.


Doctor who did Batcha's autopsy resigns


Dr Dekal said he put in his papers on March 3, more than a fortnight before Sadick Batcha's suicide, to contest assembly elections.


China takes hard line on activists, many missing


Activists say China's security apparatus is using the govt's anxiety over possible Middle East-inspired protests as a pretext for the crackdown.


Demand for tax waiver on films with Telugu titles


While owners of single-screen theatres in Maharashtra have decided to shut down for a week from March 25 demanding waiver of entertainment tax, theatre owners in Andhra Pradesh are also pressing with a similar demand.


Runway repair at Ahmedabad airport to hit travel


When air traffic peaks in summer due to holiday rush, maintenance work at the SVP international airport may disrupt the travel plans of Amdavadis from April to June.


Student shot dead by Manipur minister's son


A 21-year-old student was shot dead allegedly by the son of a Manipur minister, police said today.


Sharad Pawar wants FM to permit sugar exports


Agriculture minister Sharad Pawar has sought permission to allow sugar exports immediately saying this would help the industry to pay cane growers.


Mumbai's Anchorage 'paedophiles' to surrender


The two British nationals, whose acquittal in a case related to the sexual abuse of minor boys, was overturned by the Supreme Court are likely to surrender on Monday (March 21).


Bolton rocked by Holden lay-off


Bolton's Stuart Holden is set to be ruled out for six months after sustaining a knee injury during a challenge with Manchester United defender Jonny Evans.


Naismith to miss Brazil friendly


Rangers midfielder Steven Naismith has withdrawn from the Scotland squad for Sunday's friendly against Brazil.


CPM releases candidates' list





Election Commission says decision on Mamata Banerjee's sops after inquiry report





Achuthanandan to contest Kerala polls





Achuthanandan to contest again from Mallampuzha





Kunhalikutty, Muneer, Shaji among IUML candidates





Air India to operate Jumbo 747 to Narita





Rigorous Imprisonment for 2 for killing infant





Pro-Chief Minister marches in many places in Kerala





Two girls' death linked to Kerala sex scandal





Protests in Kerala over denial of seat to Achuthanandan





'Demolition man' Alphons not to contest Kerala polls





CPI drops 2 ministers; gives preference to youth





CPI drops 2 ministers; gives preference to youth





Kochi flights of Lankan Airlines to resume





German Naval Academy Officers visit INA





CPI(M) denies ticket to Achuthanandan





Achuthanandan, three ministers out of Kerala poll fray





Kerala to webcast temple festival





CBI arrests one in Hamsa case





HC slams EC for banning distribution of rice at Rs 2 per KG





SDPI names candidates





Kerala temple festival to be webcast live





Kerala CM fails to get party ticket





Election Commission has no power to ban subsidized rice scheme, rules Kerala High Court





Court seeks explanation on rice scheme stoppage





Kerala chief minister out of poll fray





Achuthanandan not to contest Kerala polls





Doctor who did Raja aide Batcha's autopsy resigns


Dr Dekal said he put in his papers on March 3, more than a fortnight before Sadick Batcha’s suicide, to contest TNadu polls.


Bengal polls: Mamata's deadline ends today, will Congress blink?


While Sonia has been strongly supporting the alliance, the sudden announcement of seats by Mamata did not go down well with the leadership.


Tendulkar puts integrity above quest for 100th ton


Sachin did not get his 100th ton but even his early dismissal was evidence of the integrity with which he has played for over two decades.


Libya declares new ceasefire amid Western attacks


Gaddafi's army announced a new ceasefire on Sunday, saying it was heeding an African Union call for an immediate cessation of hostilities.


Millionaires to ex-militants, Assam polls have it all


Millionaires to former militants and chargesheeted politicians - all are in the fray for the April 4 first phase of assembly elections in Assam.


Govt for review of order favouring fly-by-night firm


The state government has filed a modification application against the Supreme Court (SC) order that granted permission to a company to dispose of properties attached under the Maharashtra Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act.


Binayak Sen acquittal in waging war case challenged


The Chhattisgarh government is not content with a life term for Binayak Sen for sedition. It wants the rights activist to be convicted for conspiring to wage war against the state.


No SC tag for Dalit Muslims, Christians?


The Centre seems tilted against the inclusion of “Dalit” Christians and Muslims in the Scheduled Castes list, arguing the need for evidence to show that converts continued to face discrimination of the same degree as before their exit from the Hindu fold.


Amnesty tells India to check rights abuses in Kashmir


Amnesty International has urged India to check alleged human rights abuses in Kashmir and end the "arbitrary and abusive" detention system in the troubled state.


Djokovic overhauls Nadal in final


Novak Djokovic defeats world number one Rafael Nadal and records his 18th straight win of the year in the Indian Wells final.


India win sets up Aussie showdown


India set up a World Cup quarter-final against holders Australia with a 80-run victory over West Indies, who face Pakistan in the last eight.


Stoner takes opening win in Qatar


Casey Stoner wins his first race for the Repsol Honda team in the opening race of the 2011 MotoGP season in Qatar.