PPP, PML-N emerge as largest parties
State-run PTV said that Pakistan People's Party (PPP), riding on a sympathy wave following the December 27 assassination of its leader Benazir Bhutto, bagged 85 seats while PML-N of former premier Nawaz Sharif was at the second position with 65. If the two parties jointly form a government, a possibility they had been exploring for the past few days, Musharraf could be impeached in Parliament.
Fidel Castro steps down
Ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro said in a statement to the country that he would not seek a new presidential term when the National Assembly meets on Feb 24. Castro's retirement drew the curtain on a political career that spanned the Cold War, survived US enmity, assassination attempts by the CIA and the demise of Soviet Communism.
Judiciary should not become 'super legislature': Somnath Chatterjee
Speaking at a function of the High Court Bar Association here yesterday, Chatterjee said the Indian constitution has clearly demarcated the responsibility for managing public affairs to the legislature for which they are accountable to the people.
4 killed in road mishap near Chitradurga Four persons were killed and two seriously injured when a truck ran over them near Hiriyur about 45 km from here early on Tuesday.
South Asian culture on display at Ontario Deities typically used in Hindu shrines are displayed, along with luxury art such as "kundan jewellery" made of gold and gemstones.
Indian doctor sentenced to 5-year jail term
Ravi Devgan, an Indian-origin doctor has been sentenced to a five-year jail term by a Canadian court for trafficking in prescription pills.
Files on Netaji: CIC asks PMO to make public
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked the Prime minister's office (PMO) to make public a list of 29 classified files relating to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
Clark unwilling to make Pak tour
''Everyone's concerned...,'' Clark said. ''Anyone going to Pakistan would be concerned at the moment.'' ''We're still not quite sure what's happening. We're waiting for Cricket Australia to make a decision,'' he added. PCB appeals to ICC to ensure Oz tour goes on
If the Australian tour fails to take off, Pakistan will have to wait until the end of the year for its next Test, a situation the PCB are not happy about. Johnson and Haddin opt out of IPL
''Two guys have decided not to go - Haddin and Johnson - they're going to focus on their international careers... apart from that everyone else is right,'' the agent who has been working with the IPL and Australian players, Neil Maxwell said today.
Top: SPython-5 and Derby surface-to-air missiles on display at Defexpo-2008 in New Delhi on Tuesday. Bottom:model of a defence vehicle displayed at the UK stall. PTI Photo
Boy in coma; mother battles poverty Our reader Sunil writes:
I just called the hostipal; here is the information for people who want to help. Make cheque payable to:
Hosmat Accident Trauma for Patient Foundation
Address to mail cheque/DD: Hosmat Hospital,
Number 45, Magrath Road,
off Richmond Road,
Bangalore - 56025.
Behind the cheque, mention the name "Patient Sachin".
Another reader Sumi sends this info: For EFT,
Axis Bank, Mahatma Gandhi Road Branch - Bangalore
A/c No. 009010100365130
CRICKET CAPSULE: Tri-Series tournament: India vs Sri Lanka
India beat Lanka to revive hopes for a place in the final
After the islanders posted a competitive 238 for six largely built around Kumar Sangakkara's 128, the Indian batsmen overcame some anxious moments before overhauling the target with just five balls to spare. The beleaguered Yuvraj Singh marked his return to form with a 70-ball 76 while captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (50 not out), Irfan Pathan (31) and Rohit Sharma (24) were the other notable performers. SCORECARD RIGHT: Sri Lankan batsmen Kumar Sangakkara (R) and Mahela Jayawardene (L) encourage each other during their 153-run partnership against India. Above: India's not out batsmen Ishant Sharma, left, and captain Mahendra Dhoni embrace after their two-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their ODI cricket match at Adelaide. Left: India's captain MS Dhoni celebrates after hitting the winning runs. Below: Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh sweeps a ball from the Sri Lankan bowling. Yuvraj
Singh scored 76 off 70 balls with ten hits to the fence and one six.
ENCHANTING NATURAL BEAUTY
Left: Icicles formed after a heavy snow fall from last week, by dripping of water from a hotel roof top in Gulmarg, presenting a scintillating view as tourists and winter sports lovers flock to the place. Right: The Dal Lake in Srinagar is set in the Himalayas, 5,600 ft above the sea level. About 100 lakes dot the highlands and plains of Kashmir, a saucer-shaped valley full of fruit orchards and surrounded by snowy mountain ranges.
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target with just five balls to spare. The beleaguered Yuvraj Singh marked his return to form with a 70-ball 76 while captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (50 not out), Irfan Pathan (31) and Rohit Sharma (24) were the other notable performers.
