PARLIAMENT ATTACK CASE:
SC dismisses Shaukat Guru's petition The Supreme Court today dismissed the petition filed by Parliament attack case convict Shaukat Hussain Guru challenging his ten years imprisonment. Shaukat had contended that he was convicted by the apex court on August four, 2005, under sections 123 (concealing conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the offence for which he was never charged.
WARNED OF LIFE BAN FOR FURTHER MISCONDUCT
BCCI Disciplinary Committee bans Harbhajan for 5 ODIs The Cricket Board today banned Harbhajan Singh for five one-day internationals for slapping teammate S Sreesanth and warned the spinner of a life ban for any further misconduct on his part. He will miss the forthcoming tri-series in Bangaldesh and two matches of the Asia Cup in Pakistan.
'Betting lobby ' goes into overdrive
It is learnt that people are betting amounts in the range of Rs 10 to Rs one lakh on Congress Chief Ministerial aspirant Siddaramaiah and former DGP L Revanna Siddaiah, the candidates in the poll fray from Varuna constituency.
Clinton wins West Virginia primary
Hillary Clinton emphatically routed her rival Barack Obama in West Virginia and asserted that the race for the White House is anything but over...
More troops for rescue operation 7,700 dead in one China town
The state media reported that only 2,300 people were believed to have survived out of 10,000 living in Yingxiu town of Wenchuan county...
A devastated scene at Hanuman Temple at Johri Bazar after the serial bomb blasts in Jaipur. Eight explosions rocked the walled city area of this historic city on Tuesday evening, killing and injuring scores. PTI
Akshay awarded Honorary Doctorate by Canadian varsity
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has been awarded a Honorary Doctorate of Law by the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada for his outstanding work in film industry and contribution to social work.
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.
Telgi appreciates film on self 'Mudrank' - a film on the exploits of the alleged stamp paper scam kingpin Abdul Karim Telgi has been seen and admired by the accused himself, claims the film's director Shakir Shaikh.
DLF INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE T20 CRICKET
Rajasthan-Bangalore match not to be shifted from Jaipur
The next DLF Indian Premier League match scheduled in Jaipur is on Saturday between Rajasthan Royals and Bangalore Royal Challengers and will be played as per schedule," Modi said. I just wanted to win for the team: Shoaib Akhtar
Visibly elated after his stupendous performance, Akhtar said "For me, my team is the most important thing. Kolkata is my home team. Eden Gardens is my home ground". Kolkata Knight Riders' Shoaib Akhtar jubiliates after taking the wicket of Delhi Daredevils' skipper Virender Sehwag during the IPL T20 match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday. KKR owner Shahrukh Khan presents the 'Man of the Match' award to pacer Shoaib Akhtar at the presentation ceremony. Afridi disappointed at his poor form
Afridi, who has contributed just 47 with the bat from seven matches said: "I am extremely disappointed, I have not contributed for the team with the bat. My team has not been doing well because of my ordinary form. It really hurts me."
Knight Riders fined for slow over rate again Knight Riders, who beat the Daredevils by 23 runs at the Eden Gardens Tuesday night, were found two overs behind the schedule and were handed down a USD 1000 fine. Knight Riders taken to court for alleged copyright violation
IPRS alleged that the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) used 14 popular Hindi film songs like Om Shanti Om's 'Dard-e-Disco' and 'Mauja hi Mauja' from the film 'Jab We Met' without its permission during the IPL matches. Cricketers Scott Styris, Herschelle Gibbs and Adam Gilchrist at a sports goods showroom in New Delhi on Wednesday.
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BCCI Disciplinary Committee bans Harbhajan for 5 ODIs 
Clinton wins West Virginia primary
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. 
I just wanted to win for the team: Shoaib Akhtar
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Knight Riders, who beat the Daredevils by 23 runs at the Eden Gardens Tuesday night, were found two overs behind the schedule and were handed down a USD 1000 fine.
