Thursday, February 13, 2003, Chandigarh, India
Updated at 3:00 am (IST)

Advani comes to Dhumal’s defence
Dharamsala, February 12
While seeking a positive vote for the unprecedented development by the BJP government during its five-year tenure in Himachal Pradesh Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani lamented at the political degradation, which was evident from the ‘baseless’ corruption charges being levelled against Mr P.K. Dhumal.

Mr Krishan Kapoor, BJP candidate, greets Mr L.K. Advani, Deputy Prime Minister, at a BJP election rally HIMACHAL PAGE
Venkaiah Naidu sounds BJP poll bugle
Advani warns Congress
Cong disputes BJP claim on growth

Mr Krishan Kapoor, BJP candidate, greets Mr L.K. Advani, Deputy Prime Minister, at a BJP election rally in Dharamsala on Wednesday.
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Kumble, Srinath fashion India’s win
Paarl, February 12
India opened their World Cup campaign on a not-so-impressive note marked by a collapse of its much-touted batting line-up but the bowlers pitched in to pull off a 68-run victory over minnows Holland in a low-scoring pool-A match here today.

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India’s Anil Kumble (R) and Rahul Dravid unsuccessfully appeal for a leg before wicket (LBW) dismissal of Daan Van Bunge (C) of the Netherlands during a preliminary cricket World Cup match between India and Holland in Paarl, South Africa, on Wednesday. India went on to win by 68 runs.
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New-look RAW on cards
New Delhi, February 12
The appointment of the new chief of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is generating a hot debate within the organisation as well as the government and a final decision in this regard is expected soon.

Joshi talks tough with VHP
SC to hear plea on Ayodhya on Feb 21

New Delhi, February 12
The Supreme Court will take up for consideration on February 21, the Centre’s plea seeking vacation of its order banning any kind of religious activity in the 77 acres of land in Ayodhya acquired by the government after the demolition of the disputed structure in 1992.

Rastogi deported, remanded
New Delhi, February 12
In a major success, the CBI managed to secure deportation of Dubai-based Ravindra Rastogi and brought him to the country in connection with the Rs 171-crore duty drawback scam.

Remove Vedanti: riot widows

Amritsar, February 12
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided to bear the expenses of court case of the victims of Delhi riots. The 1984 riots’ widows today demanded immediate removal of Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti as Akal Takht Jathedar for his failure to get them justice.

Women who were widowed during the 1984 riots stage a dharna in front of Akal Takht on Wednesday.
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