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Expelled Congress leader Rajkumar Patel to fight Vidisha poll against Sushma Swaraj
The contest for the high-profile Vidisha Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh has taken an interesting turn with expelled Congress leader Rajkumar Patel filing his nomination as an Independent against sitting BJP MP Sushma Swaraj and Congress' Laxman Singh.
Brazil will be a well-done World Cup, says Sepp Blatter
FIFA President Sepp Blatter says the World Cup will be "well done", but he criticised Brazilian authorities for starting late on stadium projects and for not providing enough worker's safety.
Palmer expects Tiger to be a force in future majors
Arnold Palmer said he expects Tiger Woods to bounce back from his recent surgery for a pinched nerve in his back and once again challenge to win major championships.
Lewis Hamilton defends new-look F1 from Ferrari critics
Hamilton, the 2008 world champion with McLaren, would not be drawn on the politics of the sport but clearly disagreed with the Ferrari boss.
No Congress, RJD tie-up for bypolls to five Bihar Assembly seats
The Congress has decided to go alone in the upcoming by-elections to Bihar's five Assembly seats and announced its candidates for three seats on Thursday without consulting its Lok Sabha poll partner RJD.
Turkey lifts Twitter ban after court ruling
Turkey's telecoms authority lifted a two-week-old ban on Twitter on Thursday after the constitutional court ruled the block breached freedom of expression, an official in Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's office said.
I need to boost my confidence and fitness: Saina Nehwal
Nehwal feels she needs to be more "confident" and improve her fitness to battle the challenges of a hectic season that will test her mentally.
Saina Nehwal, Kashyap in India Open quarters
Saina needed only 35 minutes to breeze past Thai Natcha Saengchote 21-15, 21-12, while Kashyap beat compatriot RMV Gurusaidutt 21-15, 16-21, 21-11.
No-pregnancy clause makes sense, it's professional: Sonam Kapoor
Sonam Kapoor finds nothing wrong in signing a film contract with a no-pregnancy clause.
India aim to seal World Group play-off slot in Davis Cup
An upbeat India would fancy their chances against South Korea when the two teams clash for a Davis Cup World Group play-off berth.
Maneka's advice to Varun: Don't comment on things you haven't seen
Varun Gandhi had praised cousin Rahul at a rally in Sultanpur on Tuesday saying he admired his work in Amethi.
AAP likely to release its manifesto for Lok Sabha polls today
Issues like gas price, party's stand on section 377 and homosexuality will also find place in the manifesto, said sources.
Maoists sending bulk SMS for poll boycott in Bihar
In a first, Maoists are sending out bulk SMS to voters calling for boycott of the Lok Sabha elections in six constituencies going to polls in the first phase in Bihar, while also threatening policemen and polling personnel.
Vijay Mallya calls for improvement in car for podium
Sahara Force India have made a solid start to the 2014 Formula 1 season but more needs to be done for the coveted podium finish, said team boss Mallya.
Shiv Sena to contest all 13 LS seats in Punjab
The Shiv Sena (Bal Thackeray) on Wednesday said it would contest all the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab and announced names of 10 contestants for the ensuing polls.
Another Congress leader Kalpana Parulekar quits, joins AAP
In yet another setback to the opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh, former party MLA Kalpana Parulekar has joined the Aam Aadmi Party.
