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Maoists kill 16 in attack on Congress rally in Chhattisgarh

Raipur/New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) An over 100-strong group of Maoists Saturday attacked a Congress party convoy, carrying out a landmine blast and then opening fire, resulting in the death of 16 people, including two senior Congress leaders and injuries to 25 others.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 1:36:07 AM

Maoists attack Congress convoy, two leaders killed; Sonia condemns

Raipur/New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) An over 100-strong group of Maoists Saturday attacked a Congress party convoy, carrying out a landmine blast and then opening fire, resulting in the death of two senior Congress leaders, including Mahendra Karma, and injuries to senior party leader V.C. Shukla.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 12:30:11 AM

Sreesanth's mother, sister visit him in custody

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The mother and sister of Rajasthan Royals cricketer S. Sreesanth, who was arrested on spot fixing charges, met him in police custody Saturday evening, police sources said.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 12:12:08 AM

IPL betting gang busted in Varanasi

Lucknow, May 25 (IANS) A gang betting on the Indian Premier League (IPL) was busted here late Saturday and ten people arrested, police said.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:18:11 PM

Belaguered BCCI chief attends Dalmiya dinner in Kolkata

Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) BCCI president N. Srinivasan, facing uncomfortable questions over his son-in-law's arrest in the spot fixing scam, attended a dinner thrown by former board chief Jagmohan Dalmiya here Saturday, amid speculation that some BCCI members have come together to ensure his exit from Indian cricket's apex body.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:42:11 PM

DTC to replace faulty AC buses

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Transport Minister Ramakant Goswami Saturday directed the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to replace its faulty air-conditioned buses that break down frequently.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:30:10 PM

Super Kings seek to distance themselves from spot fixing murk

Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) Amid the growing chorus for sacking BCCI chief and Chennai Super Kings boss N. Srinivasan in wake of the spot fixing allegations, his team Saturday sought to distance itself from the raging controversy.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:30:09 PM

Women misuse rape law to force lovers to marry them: Court

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Penal provisions on rape have been misused by some women who develop consensual physical relationship with their lovers and after the breakup file false rape cases to force them to marry them, the Delhi High Court has said.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:42:20 PM

BCCI chief defiant, police question Meiyappan (Intro Roundup)

Mumbai/New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Embattled BCCI president N. Srinivasan refused to quit Saturday as his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan was sent to police custody till May 29 in connection with the raging spot fixing scam in Indian cricket.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:38:18 PM

Camaraderie, consistent selection CSK's mantra of success: Fleming

Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming Saturday attributed "loyalty to players" and "consistency in selection" for the success of his team which has played in five IPL finals and won two of them.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:26:40 PM

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