Sachin never helped Marathi players: Sena mouthpiece

Continuing its attack on Sachin Tendulkar, the Shiv Sena today said that there was no instance of him helping any Marathi cricketer while Sunil Gavaskar was a 'genuine Maharashtrian'.

26 dead as overloaded Indonesian ferry sinks

A transport ministry official told a news conference in Jakarta that the ferry, which had the capacity to carry 273 people, had 213 passengers on its manifest.

Headley vowed to 'retaliate against India' in e-mail msg: Report

His e-mail messages describe as heroic many beheadings and suicide bombings, and are among the evidence in the government's case against him.

ULFA behind twin blasts in Assam: Police

The IGP-law and order said that the ULFA had planned to engage itself in subversive activities to air its protest against the first army operation 'Operation Bajrang' launched in 1991.

Pak troops kill 5 militants in operations in South Waziristan

The troops continued consolidating their positions around the militant base of Kaniguram and also carried out clearance operations in several villages around the Taliban hub of Makeen.

Crorepati MPs double in Lok Sabha;average assets tripled: ADR

About 20% members in the present Lok Sabha have assets worth over Rs5 crore each. The number of members having assets worth between Rs50 lakh to Rs5 crore is 294.

India not worried about US honouring Nuclear deal: PM

Prime minister Manmohan Singh also said that India would like to get a 'positive reaffirmation' of the present administration to carry forward the Indo-US nuclear deal process.

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Last Update: 19:33 IST Top news Sachin never helped Marathi players: Sena mouthpiece Continuing its attack on Sachin Tendulkar, the Shiv Sena today said that there was no instance of him helping any Marathi cricketer while Sunil Gavaskar was a 'genuine Maharashtrian'. 26 dead as overloaded Indonesian ferry sinks A transport ministry official told a news conference in Jakarta that the ferry, which had the capacity to carry 273 people, had 213 passengers on its manifest. Headley vowed to 'retaliate against India' in e-mail msg: Report His e-mail messages describe as heroic many beheadings and suicide bombings, and are among the evidence in the government's case against him. Major security lapse in issuing visa to Rana couple 'With feet in East and West, Headley felt trapped in 2 worlds' ULFA behind twin blasts in Assam: Police The IGP-law and order said that the ULFA had planned to engage itself in subversive activities to air its protest against the first army operation 'Operation Bajrang' launched in 1991. Ulfa twin blasts claim 7 lives, injure 54 in Assam Ulfa deny hand in Nalbari blasts Pak troops kill 5 militants in operations in South Waziristan The troops continued consolidating their positions around the militant base of Kaniguram and also carried out clearance operations in several villages around the Taliban hub of Makeen. Crorepati MPs double in Lok Sabha;average assets tripled: ADR About 20% members in the present Lok Sabha have assets worth over Rs5 crore each. The number of members having assets worth between Rs50 lakh to Rs5 crore is 294. India not worried about US honouring Nuclear deal: PM Prime minister Manmohan Singh also said that India would like to get a 'positive reaffirmation' of the present administration to carry forward the Indo-US nuclear deal process.	DNA The week that was: Here are the top national and international stories of the past week, from Sunday the 15th of November to Saturday, the 21st of November \| Pics Other news Israeli jets bomb Hamas targets in Gaza Strip: Army Life insurance industry to grow 15% this fiscal Vascon Engineers files DHRP with SEBI for public issue Indians, other foreigners outdoing British in buying large county homes Raj Kundra arrives in a chariot to marry Shilpa Shetty 'Railway exams will be held across the country' VHP demands action against Raj Thackeray for anti-Hindi stance Petroleum, atomic sites on west coast vulnerable to attacks Tourists, TV crews throng Taj ahead of 26/11 anniversary	Columns » Arati R Jerath : Another intelligence failure? Mallika Sarabhai: The state of our women: What the future holds Venkatesan Vembu: Bend it like Obama Madhu Jain : Five-and-half yards of pure mischief Antara Dev Sen : The world outside the box R Jagannathan: Pink Panther strikes Complete Coverage Lata Mangeshkar at 80 Assembly Elections 2009 The swine flu pandemic Mumbai under attack Michael Jackson Speak Up » Is the Centre really living up to its ideology of putting the aam aadmi first? For the past year, food prices have gone up - potato prices have doubled and significant increases can be seen in vegetable (23%), sugar (45%) and wheat (13.22%) prices. Conversation Corner » One board is ideal, but may not be realistic Markets » Report: Sensex makes smart comeback to post 236 points gain Interview: 'Honeywell open to co-development with Hindustan Aeronautics'