TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE 
Telgi scam quantum put at Rs 33,000 crore
Elections force govt to put a lid on the secret figure
New Delhi March 22
The Intelligence Bureau’s final estimation of the Telgi scam at Rs 33,000 crore has got the government worried since it dents its ‘India Shining’ campaign. Authoritative sources told The Tribune that the Director of the Intelligence Bureau, Mr K.P. Singh, had twice briefed the Cabinet Committee on Security Affairs that after extensive investigation of the case, this was the exact quantum of the scam the agency had arrived at.

Congress releases new-look manifesto
Pledges annual review of progress
New Delhi, March 22
It is the proverbial case of old wine in a new bottle. Keeping up with the present-day emphasis on packaging, the Congress party’s election manifesto released today has a definite new look. 
Nation page:
Cong manifesto mere rhetoric, says BJP
Sonia still hopeful of alliance in UP
Rahul’s entry enlivens Cong

Editorial: Past haunts the Congress In video (28k, 56k) Congress President Sonia Gandhi releases the party's election manifesto in New Delhi on Monday. — Reuters photo

Hamas leader killed in  Israeli raid
Jerusalem, March 22
Spiritual leader of the Palestinian group Hamas Sheikh Ahmed Yassin was today killed in an Israeli air strike as he was leaving a mosque in Gaza city, setting the West Asian political cauldron on fire. 
World page:
World leaders condemn Hamas chief’s killing
White House denies involvement
Israel will pay heavily, warns Hizbollah

Yuvraj, Kumble  in Test squad
New Delhi, March 22
Yuvraj Singh, the debonair batting star from Punjab, has been rewarded for his consistent display in the longer version of domestic cricket, particularly his two hundreds for North Zone in the Duleep Trophy final against East Zone at Mohali recently, as he has been included in the 15-member Indian squad for the three-Test series against Pakistan, beginning after the five-match one-day international series.
In video (28k, 56k)

Sports page:
ACU’s gives clean chit to Indo-Pak series
Inzamam, Dravid lash out at allegation
Perfect ‘goodwill’ script for a grand finale at Lahore
It’s 50-50 in decider, says Miandad
Indians succeeded in Aussie style