Uproar in LS over Rahul Gandhi's 'night out'
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's reported 'sneaking out' of his guest house in Orissa during his visit to the state last week created unruly scenes in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
NUKE DEAL
India working toward NSG waiver
In a statement that is bound to raise the hackles of the Left parties, the Indian government reiterated on Thursday it was working towards an international waiver that would enable the resumption of nuclear commerce after a 30-year hiatus. India bound only by 123 agreement: Ronen India has made it clear that while it remains committed to the bilateral 123 agreement with the US to implement their civil nuclear deal, it wants a clear exemption from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) rules.Govt begins review of IAEA draft pact
PROBE ORDERED Three CRPF troopers die in grenade blast
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Thursday ordered a court of inquiry (COI) after three of its troopers were killed and 11 injured in a grenade explosion during training at a military camp near this Haryana town.
Scarlette died due to drug overdose, drowning: Goa police
The Goa police on Thursday said 15-year-old Scarlette Eden died due to "drug overdose and drowning" after a man allegedly gave her narcotics, raped her and left her on the beach.
PML-N pushing Zardari to be Pak PM
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) is pushing Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chief Asif Ali Zardari to head the yet-to-be-formed coalition government, say political leaders. Zardari, Sharif for joint visit to Saudi Arabia
PPP co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari and PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif are likely to make a "unique" joint visit to Saudi Arabia, Pakistan's closest ally, to urge its monarch to supply oil to their country against deferred payments.
Bachegowda quits JD(S) to join BJP
Former Karnataka Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader B N Bachegowda today joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with scores of his supporters. Flight operations normal in Bangalore
The indefinite strike by airport employees had no impact on flight operations on the second day of the agitation at the Bangalore airport here today.
Car bomb kills six near Kabul airport
A suicide car bomber targeted a convoy of US-led coalition forces on Thursday near Kabul's airport, killing six civilians and injuring at least 18, officials said. Afghan policemen stand guard near a burning vehicle used in the suicide attack.
Cards by Indian-origin designer a rage among British Asians
"The fresh and funky cartoons on my cards reflect the young, dynamic and fashionable British Asian community of today. I mean, look at the Masala Girls, the Desi Boyz and the Chutney Kidz, they're selling like hot cakes," Samantha Alfred said.
Actor Shah Rukh Khan with 'Kolkata Knight Riders' team captain Sourav Ganguly at a press conference, in Mumbai on Thursday.
SPORTS CAPSULE
Carvalho may continue as coach despite Santiago debacle "We have not received his resignation. So there is no question of accepting it. He is still the coach," Gill said. The IHF supremo said he had called Carvalho for a meeting on March 18... BHA withholds cash award announced for Carvalho
BHA honorary secretary Kehar Singh said ''firstly Carvalho deliberately stayed away and also kept the players away from the felicitation function that we had organised on February 20. And secondly, given the teams performance in Chile, he doesn't deserve the money now.'' Only sports policy can realise India's Olympic dream: Aiyar
India needs what Cuba already has in place -- a comprehensive sports policy which harmonises all dimensions, elements and aspects of sports development," Aiyar said after hearing the "principle findings" of a Cuban delegation.
Champions Trophy Cricket: India, Australia, Pakistan in one group
India has been pooled with Ricky Ponting's defending champions, arch rivals Pakistan as well as the dangerous West Indies in Group A. The other pool features South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and England. Lawson fearful for Champions Trophy says Oz setting bad example Dravid not looking at IPL as vehicle for ODI return
Dravid admitted that he had not thought about the IPL when he refused participation in the Twenty20 World Championships. "I did not, to be very honest with you. But things happen and its exciting to be a part of something new, like I said it's a journey," he said. Seniors, juniors must co-exist for a team to succeed,says Buchanan Buchanan felt India had players of great talent and their success against Australia have made them the biggest thorn... Cricket should do the talking to counter sledging: Kumble
I believe cricket can do the talking. It is the best way to counter sledging," said Kumble, who was here as the brand ambassador of Manipal University. Sreesanth owes his success to meditation Lara cautions India against Aussie backlash He praised the Indian captains (of the Test and one-day series) saying, ''Anil and Dhoni have done well but they will have to be on guard and not be complacent with the one-day tri-series win. They have to maintain the consistency.''
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"We have not received his resignation. So there is no question of accepting it. He is still the coach," Gill said. The IHF supremo said he had called Carvalho for a meeting on March 18... 
