Five killed in fierce gunbattle with militants
Militants struck in a big way on Sunday killing four persons, including a lensman of a leading state daily, and took two women hostage while engaging in a fierce encounter with security forces in Samba region in which one ultra was gunned down.
KARNATAKA ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS
66 per cent polling in first phase
Chief Electoral Officer M N Vidyashankar said on Sunday an average of 66 per cent polling was registered in the first phase of elections in the segments spread over 11 districts. Campaigning for phase II gains momentum
With the completion of first phase of elections to the Karnataka Assembly covering 89 of the 224 seats, electioneering in ten districts which go to polls in the second phase on May 16 is gaining momentum. 49 candidates with criminal record in fray
There are 49 candidates with criminal records in the fray for 66 assembly constituencies that go to polls in Karnataka in the second phase on May 16. Gowda urges Centre to ban black money
Janata Dal(JD)(Seculars) Supremo and former prime minister H D Deve Gowda on Sunday said there was an urgent need to take bold steps by the Centre to ban the use of black money and strictly enforcing compulsory voting to improve the electoral system. Advani blasts UPA for ignoring 'nuclear day' BJP leader L K Advani lambasted the Congress led UPA-government for not commemorating the 10th anniversary of Pokhran blast which falls on Sunday. JD(S) would romp home comfortably: HDK
Former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumarswamy on Sunday reiterated that the JD(S) would secure absolute majority in the Karnataka elections. Repolling in two polling stationsRs 14 lakh worth liquor seizedPrices soar, as do BJP spirits
Arjun Singh raises loyalty card to buy peace Under fierce attack from the party, senior Congress leader Arjun Singh on Sunday sought to buy peace with the party high command by utilising the loyalty card and dismissing as "needless and irrelevant" controversies that surrounded him recently.
Hubli blast: Forensic experts start queries
The forensic experts team led by Mr Jayaram arrived from Bangalore this morning and visited the blast spot. Another team of National Security Guard had also arrived from Delhi for the assessment of the blast.
Advani breached Official Secrets Act: Sinha Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha has taken head on his party's Prime Ministerial candidate L K Advani on the Kandahar hijack episode, saying the Leader of the Opposition's comment on the controversial issue was a "breach" of the Official Secrets Act.
MYNAMAR CYCLONE "Unimaginable tragedy" if aid delays
"Unless there is a massive and fast infusion of aid, experts and supplies into the hardest-hit areas, there's going to be a tragedy on an unimaginable scale," said Greg Beck of the International Rescue Committee.
Burmese nationals gather at a Burmese buddhist temple in Singapore to pray for cyclone victims in Myanmar on Sunday.
Railways to sign MoU with French counterpart
France, which is known for its expertise in high speed trains, will soon be helping India in the creation of such a network in the country.
Soldiers carry an injured colleague during a gunbattle in Samba, 45 kilometers south of Jammu, on Sunday. PTI
CET forum in DH Launching a new forum called 'Mission Admission', Deccan Herald attempts to make the testing days ahead a bit easier. This new forum will help candidates keep track of news and information on the CET, the Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET) of COMEDK and key entrance tests thereafter.
White Tigers fighting at the Nehru zoological Park in Hyderabad .
DLF INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE T20 CRICKET:
Balaji stars in Chennai win
Lakshmipathi Balaji registered first hat-trick of the Indian Premier League to help Chennai Super Kings assert their supremacy over Kings XI Punjab and beat them by 18 runs here on Saturday. Lakshmipathi Balaji of Chennai Super Kings team holds his 'Man of the Match' trophy at the IPL T20 championship match against Kings XI Punjab at MAC stadium in Chennai on Saturday. Chargers to take on resurgent Riders
Low on morale and languishing at the bottom of table, Deccan Chargers will have to reverse their losing streak when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in a must-win match here on Sunday to remain in the reckoning. Delhi look to douse Royals fire
A confident Rajasthan Royals will have revenge on their minds when they take on Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League match at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium on Sunday.
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Under fierce attack from the party, senior Congress leader Arjun Singh on Sunday sought to buy peace with the party high command by utilising the loyalty card and dismissing as "needless and irrelevant" controversies that surrounded him recently.
Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha has taken head on his party's Prime Ministerial candidate L K Advani on the Kandahar hijack episode, saying the Leader of the Opposition's comment on the controversial issue was a "breach" of the Official Secrets Act.
tragedy on an unimaginable scale," said Greg Beck of the International Rescue Committee.
Launching a new forum called 'Mission Admission', Deccan Herald attempts to make the testing days ahead a bit easier. This new forum will help candidates keep track of news and information on the CET, the Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET) of COMEDK and key entrance tests thereafter. 
