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Chandra Shekhar laid to rest The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar were consigned to flames with full state honours at Ekta Sthal near Rajghat this evening.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pays homage to Chandra Shekhar at Ekta Sthal in New Delhi before the funeral on Monday.

Karnataka assembly pays tribute to Chandra Shekhar
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Monday paid glowing tributes to former prime minister Chandra Shekhar, describing him as "the rarest of rare politician."

UK TERROR BID
Doctors concerned over investigations
Australian Doctors are disappointed with the way the inquiry is being reported in media which could have an adverse impact on the future crop of doctors deciding to come to

Australia

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Karnataka to hold high-level meeting
The Karnataka government will hold a high-level meeting on Tuesday to take stock of the situation in the wake of revelations about the alleged involvement of suspects from Bangalore in the foiled

terror plot.
'Credible information about Kafeel's involvement'
Describing Indian suspects in the foiled UK terror bids as "more dangerous than rogues on street", Karnataka government on Monday said there was "credible" information about the involvement of Kafeel Ahmed, who drove a blazing jeep into the Glasgow airport, in the incidents.
'Terrorist outfits prefer to train educated youth'
Terrorist outfits prefer to recruit educated youth in the name of Jihad as it is "easy" for them to facilitate scientifically planned attacks, according to an expert.

No arrest yet in Bangalore
Haneef treated unfairly: Lawyer

Heavy rains continue in Cauvery catachment area
Authorities have issued flood warning downstream the Kabini and Hemavathi reservoirs in the Cauvery basin in Karnataka even as heavy rains continue to pound the catchment area of the river.

US made latest rifle, 400 grenades recovered in Kashmir
A latest sophisticated US-made rifle AR M-16, about 400 grenades, 145 detonators and thousands of rounds were part of the warlike stores recovered by the Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in north Kashmir.

RCom launches bundled mobile internet data card
Reliance Communications on Monday launched a bundled mobile internet data card, allowing its NetConnect customers to avail the services virtually free of cost.

Notification for Vice Prez election issued
The Election Commission issued a notification formally setting in motion the process for the August 10 Vice Presidential poll to elect a successor to Bhairon Singh Shekhawat.

CBI seeks details of Mulayam's assets in 1977
The CBI is inching towards the final phase of investigations into the disproportionate assets case against former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav.

SC dismisses petition seeking removal of Karunanidhi
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking removal of TN Chief Minister M Karunanidhi for making reckless remarks against theS C decision to stay the notification providing 27 per cent reservation to OBCs.

Defamation suit on 'Sivaji' in Madras HC
A defamation suit seeking Rs 50 crore damages and a ban on the screening of Tamil Superstar Rajnikanth's latest blockbuster ''Sivaji - The Boss'' was filed in Madras High Court.

INTERNATIONAL
Castro blasts US 'hypocrisy', recounts invasion plots Cuba's recuperating 80-year-old leader saluted America's "attractive Declaration of Independence of 1776," but said it has given rise to a country bent on "world tyranny."

Zia attacks attempts to dislodge her
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has attacked alleged attempts to dislodge her and arch-rival Sheikh Hasina of Awami League as "plots" against democracy in the "name of reforms".

Pak defers plans to storm Lal Masjid

Pakistan

security forces have reportedly deferred plans to storm the Lal Masjid and are looking into a new strategy after getting fresh information of the situation inside the besieged mosque by an unmanned aerial vehicle.

Volcanic fumes kill six Indonesian teenagers

It is time for the US to leave Iraq: Report

Arab League to send its first ever delegation to Israel

Kids disrtibute sweets to celebrate the inclusion of Taj Mahal in the list of new seven wonders of the world, in Kolkata on Monday. PTI

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Front Page Stories

Ahmeds Pak-outfit link proved

Chandra Shekhar dies of cancer

HOLIDAY

Namma Metro chugs along the slow track

Gallop of glitz n glam

IN BRIEF

NEWSCROLL

School bus overturns in east Delhi

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AIR INDIA RANK AND BOLT AWARDS

Air India is joining hands with Deccan Herald and Prajavani this year also in announcing the RANK and BOLT awards, under its Reaching Out project. The forms can be downloaded here.

SPORTS

Sack me if you can, Kapil dares BCCI
Former captain Kapil Dev has dared the BCCI to sack him from the Chairman's post at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for his alignment with the rebel Indian Cricket League.

Anand win Leon Chess for 7th time
World number one Viswanathan Anand once again asserted his supremacy on the game, annihilating Veselin Topalov 3-1 in the final of the Magistral Ciudad de Leon chess tournament.

Federer emulates Borgs super five
Roger Federer survived a ferocious onslaught from Rafael Nadal to win his fifth consecutive Wimbledon singles title, finally taming the inspired Spaniard 7-6, 4-6, 7-6, 2-6, 6-2.

Jamie Murray gives Wimbledon first home win in 20 years
Jamie Murray became the first British winner at Wimbledon in 20 years when he and Serbian partner, Jelena Jankovic defeated Jonas Bjorkman of Sweden and Australia's Alicia Molik in the mixed doubles final.