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Deccan Herald » News Updated at 7:00 pm IST 
Musharraf admits Benazir might have been shot
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has conceded for the first time that a gunman may have shot Benazir Bhutto. However, Musharraf insisted that she was responsible for her death as she exposed herself to danger despite being given "more security than any other person".
PROBE INTO BENAZIR KILLING:
Scotland Yard team visits Liaquat Bagh
The six-member team examined the place where Bhutto was killed while leaving Liaquat Bagh. The investigators arrived under tight security arrangements and took pictures of the site of the stage from where Bhutto had addressed the rally and the place where the suicide attack occurred.
LTTE intelligence chief killed
Col. Charles, Head of Liberation Tigers Army Intelligence, was killed on Saturday evening in a random Claymore attack by Sri Lanka Army Deep Penetration Unit in Pallamadu in Mannar, sources close to the LTTE said.
India signals strong defence cooperation with Israel
Seven killed in Delhi slum fire
The blaze was reported in the slum cluster located near Lahori gate of North Delhi at around 2.45 am, gutting a number of huts in the area, police said.
'Ancient India used nanotech'
Citing examples of the famous Damascus blades used in the famous sword of Tipu Sultan and Ajanta Paintings, Nobel laureate Robert Curl Jr. said studies have found existence of carbon nano particles in both.
Sonia discharged from hospital
Congress President Sonia Gandhi was today discharged from Sir Gangaram Hospital where she was under treatment for chest infection for the last five days.

Young girls watch the different varities of colourful roses at the 27th annual All India Rose Show, organised by Madhya Pradesh Rose Society in Bhopal. PTI Photo
Domestic Violence Act to be amended
The government has decided to amend the Domestic Violence Act and incorporate certain changes in to it to ensure that it is not misused.
In 2007
20 cr lost due to Parliament disruption
The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha lost over 130 hours of time due to repeated uproar and pandemonium in the year gone by. Lok Sabha alone lost a whopping Rs 17crore.
Deccan plateau may hold answer to reduce carbon emissions
Depressed women wear more perfume, says study
A new research shows that women suffering from depression tend to lose their sense of smell, thus wearing too much perfume.
Australia beat India by 122 runs
Umpiring blunders sent India hurtling to a shocking 122-run defeat in the high-voltage second cricket Test against Australia, who achieved a record-equalling 16th consecutive Test triumph at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Australia take a 2-0 lead in the four-match cricket series.
A paramilitary soldier watches over traffic on the Assam-Agartala national highway 44, on the Atharamura Hills, some 65 km east of Agartala on Sunday. PTI Photo
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Fresh question papers on way
Hearing against Bhajji put off
Melkote temple burgled
Baby missing from labour ward
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Nanotechnology holds out hope for cancer patients
Indian Museum director orders $48,500 self portrait
UN to celebrate 2009 as International Year of Astronomy
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to go live and online
American Airlines to test anti-missile system on flights
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Vidya Balan wants to perform in street plays
"I always wanted to act in street plays and theatres. I think it's a very potent media though I didn't get a chance yet", said the actress who was in Delhi to promote her movie 'Halla Bol'.
DAY 5: INDIA VS AUSTRALIA, SECOND TEST: SYDNEY CRICKET GROUND
Ponting admits umpires marred Sydney Test
"I think it's fair to say that there were a few mistakes made but I am not going comment anything more as it might get me in trouble", Pointing said.

Left: Anil Kumble shows his disappointment after India lost the second Test against Australia in Sydney on Sunday. Australia has now equalled the world record for 16 Test matches won in a row. Middle: Ishant Sharma realizes he picked up two right handed batting gloves as he makes his way on to the field. Right: Kumble looks down as batting partner Rudra Singh walks off after he lost his wicket for no score.
 
The jubilant Australians celebrating their victory. AP Photos
BCCI to lodge official complaint against umpiring
Incensed by the horrendous umpiring decisions in the second cricket Test against Australia, the Cricket Board today decided to lodge an official complain with the International Cricket Council.
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