PM appeals for calm "My heart grieves for all those who have lost their family members and those who have suffered injuries," the Prime Minister said asking the people to maintain peace and calm.
Ullal records 62 pc turnout The polling which began on a dull note, picked up in the noon. Complaints about denial of permission to vote for not bringing identity card, names missing in the voters list were reported in large numbers.
Missing Indian found dead in California The body has been identified as that of 27-year-old Kiran Yellajyosula, a computer engineer, who fell into the Merced River nearly two weeks ago.
BANGALORE BEAT
CET for PG courses from this year: Minister State Higher Education Minister D H Shankara Murthy said all the seats available in state universities would be pooled together and admissions made according to the merit list of the CET.
Chinese vice-premier Huang Ju dies Chinese vice-premier Huang Ju died of illness early today, after suffering from prostrate cancer. Huang Ju was a powerful member of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC).
Sunita Williams to return to Earth on June 19 NASA sources said that Atlantis shuttle which got a green signal for launch on June 8, will bring Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams to Earth on June 19, after her six-month stay in space.
Hasina under pressure to retire Two graft cases were revived against Hasina by the military-backed interim government regarding purchase of MiG-29 fighters and a frigate for the Air Force and Navy.
Diego denies Beckham a winning return David Beckham was denied a winning return for England as Diego headed a late equaliser to earn Brazil a 1-1 draw in the friendly game on Friday. Earlier, Beckham's perfect free kick and John Terry's header got England the first goal of the match.
I've regained my rhythm: Pathan Out-of-favour seamer Irfan Pathan today said that he has regained his rhythm and believes he is on the right track for a comeback to international cricket.
Aerosmith, perhaps the most widely respected, adored and admired rock bands in history, will rock Bangalore tonight.
Aerosmith Members: Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, Joe Perry and Brad Whitford.
Most Famous Songs: Dream On, Don't Wanna Miss A Thing and Always...
Suspended Pakistani Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry sits in a car as he leaves his home in Islamabad, on Saturday. Chaudhry, the ousted head of the Supreme Court, led a procession as he left Islamabad for the northwestern city of Abbotabad to address the lawyers of Abbotabad Bar Association. AFP
Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank launched an around-the-world relay race to raise money and awareness for 1.1 billion people without safe drinking water.
WOOLMER'S DEATH
Police to admit death was natural: Report According to British daily 'Daily Mail', the Jamaican Police would hold a press conference in Kingston next week to announce that Woolmer died of natural cause.
England and Wales Cricket Board said Flintoff underwent an arthroscopy on his left ankle on Friday and he is unlikely to play before the end of the summer.
No VVIP treatment for Dravid at Tirupati Dravid and his family members had to purchase VIP tickets of Rs 500 and stand in a queue for around 45 minutes to have darshan of the Lord.
Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody lambasted the Australian crowd, saying he is embarrassed by the derogatory reaction and constant harassment directed towards champion off-spinner Muttiah Muralidaran.
BCCI working committee to meet on June 12 The seven-member committee to find a successor for Greg Chappell is headed by BCCI president Sharad Pawar and includes three former India captains - S Venkataraghavan, Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri.
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