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Wednesday, April 6, 2011, Chandigarh, India
Updated at 2:30 am (IST)

EC fighting a losing battle against 
‘cash for votes’
Money power at play in TN poll
Chennai, April 5
Flying squads formed by the Election Commission today recovered currency worth Rs 5 crore in gunny bags carried on the roof of a passenger bus. While the driver of the bus absconded, nobody came forward to claim ownership of the bags, prompting suspicion that they were part of the ‘cash for votes’ operation in Tamil Nadu, where Assembly elections are to be held on April 13. With the EC stepping up its vigil and flying squads stopping vehicles, politicians are increasingly using bicycles and two-wheelers for transporting cash to the constituencies.

Hazare begins fast, draws wide support
New Delhi, April 5
Defying an appeal from the Prime Minister, noted social activist Anna Hazare today began his fast-unto-death at the protest hot spot of the Capital, Jantar Mantar, demanding greater public participation in formulating a stronger Lokpal Bill.


Social activist Anna Hazare gestures as he sits on fast-unto-death against corruption near Parliament in New Delhi. Tribune photo: Manas Ranjan Bhui

Badals face threat to life, says Intelligence Bureau
New Delhi, April 5
Within eight months of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) warning about attempts to “revive” Sikh militancy in Punjab, the central snooping agency has now warned that the Punjab Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister face threat to their lives from the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), a militant group.

CWG Scam
Games Federation hits back at Shunglu panel
London, April 5
The Commonwealth Games Federation has slammed the Shunglu panel report on the alleged financial irregularities in the conduct of last year's Commonwealth Games, saying its statements on the CGF's role are "inaccurate and unsubstantiated" and lack context.

Kirsten leaves with fond memories
Mumbai, April 5
Proud of the Indian cricket team’s achievement in the last three years of his association, outgoing coach Gary Kirsten today said he was leaving the job with a heavy heart and with a lot of cherished memories. “It’s one of the most cherished experiences of my life. We wanted to be the no. 1 ranked Test team in the world and win the World Cup and we have achieved both these goals. It has been a massive privilege to be part of Team India,” Kirsten said at his farewell press conference here.

Dhoni set to join Army!

Gary Kirsten in Mumbai on Tuesday. — PTI

New immigration rules to hit Indian professionals in UK
London, April 5
Several Indian professionals will be adversely affected by Britain’s new immigration rules that come into effect tomorrow as part of the David Cameron government’s efforts to reduce migration from non-European Union countries.

Harley drives ‘Forty-Eight’ into India
New Delhi, April 5
US premium motorcycle maker Harley Davidson today said it has launched its 1,200cc superbike 'Forty-Eight' in India, priced at Rs 8.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). This model will be available across all the Harley- Davidson dealerships, in addition to the existing model line- up of 14 bikes for 2011, Harley Davidson India said in a statement. The company said bookings for the new offering will start from this month at its five dealerships across the country. Last month, Harley Davidson had said it would not hike prices of its two models to be assembled in India despite an increase in import duty for completely knocked down parts.