Apr 22, 2011

Senior cop implicates Gujarat CM Modi in Godhra riots


Senior IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt has filed an affidavit in Supreme Court accusing Narendra Modi of complicity in the 2002 Godhra case.


US promises Pak mini-drones but launches mega attack


Yet another punitive strike on militant hideouts that reportedly killed 25 people, US signaled it would not scale back its bombing campaign.


IPL 4: Munaf, Harbhajan dent Chennai Super Kings run chase


Super Kings lost two quick wickets when Munaf Patel and Harbhajan Singh dismissed Murali Vijay and Suresh Raina respectively in successive overs.


Looking forward to work on Lokpal Bill: Pranab


Amid complaints of a smear campaign against civil society representatives on the joint committee to draft the Lokpal bill, the government on Friday said it was looking forward to work with them on the panel and conveyed its commitment to a strong legislation to fight corruption.


Lasith Malinga announces Test retirement


Injury-prone Sri Lanka paceman Lasith Malinga quit Test cricket in a bid to prolong his career in one-day internationals and Twenty20 matches.


Lokpal panel advised me not to quit: Hegde


Santosh Hedge said he would take a decision on quitting the panel on Saturday. He said he was angry and hurt by Digvijay Singh's barbs.


Rajesh Talwar misled judiciary: CBI to SC


In another twist to the Aarushi -Hemraj double murder case, the CBI has accused dentist Rajesh Talwar of forging documents, concealing facts and misleading the Supreme Court to get relief from prosecution in the trial court.


Sai Baba continues to be very critical: Doctors


The condition of ailing Sathya Sai Baba continues to be very critical with all his vital organs showing minimal response to treatment, doctors attending on him said on Friday.


Dhoni among Time 100 most influential people


Dhoni leads five Indians who have made it to the Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world, whose "ideas spark dialogue and dissent and sometimes even revolution."


Sikkim: 4 Army men dead in chopper crash


Four Army personnel were killed in a Dhruv helicopter crash in north Sikkim near the Sino-India border, days after a Pawan Hans chopper went down in the northeast claiming 17 lives.


Indians carrying latent TB to UK: Lancet study


British tuberculosis screening for new immigrants fails to detect most imported cases of latent disease and screening should be widened to include more people from the Indian subcontinent, scientists said.


Law ministry proposes 20-yr term for babus


All public servants shall be subjected to two intensive reviews after 14 and 20 yrs of service. Ministry also wants fixed tenures for each post.


Khap orders newly-wed couple to live as siblings


In yet another khap diktat that flies in the face of personal freedoms, a newlywed couple was ordered to end their marriage and live as brother and sister within four days of the wedding because of same `gotra'.


Suit against US firm for abusing Indians


US federal authorities have filed a lawsuit against a marine services company based in Alabama for alleged demeaning treatment of 500 Indian employees, who were forced to live in "substandard" accommodations and given "unwholesome" food.


11 firms paid Sena Rs 500cr for Jaitapur stir: Rane


Maharashtra industries minister Narayan Rane has accused Shiv Sena of opposing the 9,900MW nuclear project at the behest of 11 corporate houses.


Pak-US try to patch up growing rift


Pakistan's foreign secretary Salman Bashir arrived here on Thursday for talks to salvage ties with the US a day after the top American general virtually called the country a terrorist sponsor and provoked a strong rebuff from Army chief Pervez Kayani.


90% of 11m abandoned kids are girls


The Supreme Court noticed the statistics in a PIL seeking overhaul of the state-backed adoption mechanism and sought responses of CARA and ministry of women and child development.


Rs 50cr bill pending for 'secret' OC-SMAM deal


The V K Shunglu committee, probing Games-related irregularities, has objected to a payment of Rs 82 crore - Rs 50 crore to be paid to SMAM and Rs 32 crore of tax liability - that the Organizing Committee has undertaken on behalf of the Australian firm.


Premier League Team News


ESPNSTAR.com takes a look at all the latest team news for the clubs in the Barclays Premier League this weekend!


Gayle leads Bangalore to victory


Chris Gayle hit an unbeaten century as Bangalore Royal Challengers thrashed Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League encounter in Kolkata on Friday.


De Jong: Alonso tackle was bad


Nigel De Jong says he was treated "like a war criminal" in the wake of a stormy World Cup final.


Wolves recall Sam Vokes from Norwich


Wolves have recalled striker Sam Vokes from his loan spell with Championship promotion-chasers Norwich.


Diouf puts Blackburn Rovers first


Mame Biram Diouf is prepared to put his personal future on hold as he attempts to stabilise Blackburn's.


McLeish tried nabbing Carroll for Scotland


Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has revealed he tried to persuade Andy Carroll to play for Scotland.


Brunt eyeing top ten BPL finish


West Brom skipper Chris Brunt is targeting a top 10 finish to the Barclays Premier League season in ahead of Saturday's clash at Tottenham.


Pardew demands Magpies improvement


Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has challenged his players to prove their hunger to be part of the club's future.


Martinez plays down Wigan hopes


Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes his side have hit form at the right time but is having to play down expectations this weekend.


Holloway: Bring back winning feeling


Blackpool manager Ian Holloway hopes to revive the spirit of last year's promotion charge to beat relegation this season.


Rugby: New deals for Bath trio


Rising Bath stars Guy Mercer, Nick Scott and Josh Ovens have signed new deals to keep them at their hometown club.


Rugby: Mallinder expecting tough fight


Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder knows the importance of his team returning to winning ways against the London Irish.


Nadal beats Monfils in Barcelona


Rafael Nadal cruised into the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open with a 6-2 6-2 victory over Frenchman Gael Monfils.


B.M'bach vs B. Dortmund Preview


Borussia Dortmund's players will know whether a win will clinch the Bundesliga title before facing Borussia Monchengladbach.


Brescia vs AC Milan Preview


AC Milan will take a big step closer to their first Scudetto in seven years if they win at relegation-threatened Brescia.


Celtic job makes me target - Lennon


Neil Lennon says he would not be the target for parcel bombs had he been manager of any club other than Celtic but will not walk away from the job.


Chesterfield promoted after Wycombe draw


Chesterfield are promoted to League One without playing as Wycombe are held by promotion rivals Torquay.


No surgery for Villa's Houllier


Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier is told he will not require surgery after being admitted to hospital with chest pains.


Nott'm Forest v Leicester


Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's game between Nott'm Forest and Leicester in the Championship.


Doncaster 0-0 Crystal Palace


Doncaster and Crystal Palace fight out a nervy draw at the Keepmoat Stadium to leave both clubs still hovering above the Championship relegation zone.


Coventry 1-1 Scunthorpe


Ramon Nunez scores a crucial equaliser for Scunthorpe at Coventry, but the Iron remain deep in relegation trouble in the Championship.


MK Dons 1-3 Huddersfield


Scott Arfield is amongst the scorers as Huddersfield beat MK Dons to move second in League One.


Leyton Orient 2-1 Peterborough


Ryan Jarvis scores in injury time to clinch a win for Leyton Orient against play-off rivals Peterborough.


Bury 1-0 Lincoln City


Bury edge closer towards automatic promotion as a Tom Lees header is enough to beat Lincoln.


Northampton v Rotherham


Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's game between Northampton and Rotherham in the Npower League Two.


Fabregas interview angers Wenger


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger stands by his claim that Cesc Fabregas was misrepresented and his words "twisted" in a recent Spanish magazine interview.


Parker wins Writers' season award


West Ham midfielder Scott Parker is voted 2011 Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association.


Ankle operation rules out O'Neil


West Ham midfielder Gary O'Neil will miss the rest of the Premier League season after undergoing surgery on an ankle injury.


Smith relieved Gers are in race


Walter Smith thought in January that Rangers would struggle to be in the title race at this late stage.