Andrews defends selective release of info Andrews defended criticism he had selectively released details designed to taint Haneef, instead of making public the entire second police interview that would provide proper context. Beattie unconvinced
'Australia quoting me out ofcontest' Speaking at a hurriedly convened press conference here, he said ''Let the Australian government release the full text of the chat I had with my brother Shoaib. Then you will understand better.''
Shekhawat penning memoirs The 84-year-old former Vice President has embarked on writing his autobiography at a breakneck speed, which will have an "interesting" chapter on the tussle with Pratibha Patil for Raisina Hill.
KARNATAKA
BDA to hand over major layouts to BBMP for maintenance The Bangalore Development Authority will hand over all major layouts to Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike for maintenance, as per a Government Order dated May 5, 2007.
Bangalore to house Brocade's R&D Centre In Bangalore we are able to find outstanding engineering talent with the right level of experience and expertise, says Zahid Hussain, Brocade Vice president of Engineering.
Col Vasanth cremated with military honours The body of the slain officer was kept at his residence to enable people to pay their last respects. It was taken to the crematorium in a procession and consigned to flames with full military honours.
Sania upsets Peer at Acura Classic In a two-hour-three-minute contest, Sania Mirza pulled off an impressive 6-3 4-6 6-2 win over 12th seed Shahar Peer of Israel to advance to the second round of the USD 13,40,000 WTA Acura Classic.
Jelly bean prank:
Vaughan says sorry to Zaheer "I guess one of the guys might have left them as a prank for the new batsmen. If that offended Zaheer, I apologise," Vaughan was quoted as saying by the 'Daily Telegraph'.
Greenpeace activists float 'giant life ring' near Gateway of India, in Mumbai on Wednesday, to call for banning the bulb to save the city from rising sea levels. PTI
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