Envoy's remarks rock Parliament
Sen had reportedly said: "It (deal) has been approved here (Washington) by the President, and there (New Delhi) it has been approved by the Indian Cabinet. So, why do we have all this running around like headless chickens, looking for a comment here or a comment there, and these little storms in a tea cup..."
Ronen Sen tenders unqualified apology Sen, whose comments on the Indo-US civil nuclear deal triggered a furore in Parliament, admitted that he should have been more careful in making such remarks.
Court orders restoration of Haneef's work visa
In a major loss of face for the Australian government, federal court judge Jeff Spender in a decision in Brisbane ordered restoration of Haneef's visa.
Thakur sworn in as Governor of Karnataka
Politically shrewd Thakur, is expected to play a vital role in the State as the chasm between the ruling JD(S) and BJP has widened on the question of transfer of power.
Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Cyriac Joseph administers oath of office to Rameshwar Thakur at a function in Raj Bhavan. DH Photo/ S Eshwar
Curtailment of CM's village stay:Villagers unhappy
Mr Kumaraswamy, who arrived just before midnight last night, spent the night at a villager's house in Kannalli and left for Bangalore in the morning cancelling his visit to other parts of the District.
US Open: Federer, Henin seeded No. 1
Thirteen players who have won Grand Slam titles are among the 32 men and 32 women seeded for the last major tournament of the year.
Aussies researching on Zaheer, says Lee
The Australians will be in India for playing seven ODIs starting September 29 and Lee felt Zaheer would be a big threat to their aim of a series sweep.
Former Prime Minister H D Devegowda with his son and Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy during the swearing ceremony of the newly appointed Governor Rameshwar Thakur at the Raj Bhavan in Bangalore on Tuesday. PTI
Kapil sacked as NCA Chairman The decision to terminate the services of Kapil Dev, who heads the Executive Board of the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL), was taken at the BCCI's Special General Body meeting.
Raksha Bandhan on Aug 28
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Rahul Dravid has drawn much flak for not enforcing follow on in the Oval test. But some ex-cricketers have also supported him. Was his decision justified?
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Sen, whose comments on the Indo-US civil nuclear deal triggered a furore in Parliament, admitted that he should have been more careful in making such remarks. 
The decision to terminate the services of Kapil Dev, who heads the Executive Board of the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL), was taken at the BCCI's Special General Body meeting.
