Congress expels Pawar, Sangma, Anwar for six years
In a decision with widespread ramifications, the Congress today expelled rebel leaders Sharad Pawar, P A Sangma and Tariq Anwar for six years.

Akram's all-round show
Pakistan captain Wasim Akram followed his 37 from 19 deliveries in their innings with three wickets as his team crushed debutantes Scotland by 94 runs in the Group B World Cup match.

Cong CMs have not resigned, says Digvijay
Madhya Pradesh CM Digvijay Singh has clarified that he and chief ministers of three other Congress-ruled states had not submitted their resignations to party president Sonia but offered to quit following her resignation.

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LEISURE
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SPORTS
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  Twose, Cairns shine in Kiwis' victory

EXPRESSIONS
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  Blessed on the Brahmaputra

BUSINESS
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  Syndicate Bank plans Rs 100 cr issue

GENERAL
  PIL challenges sale of land by CIDCO
  Dara was main perpetrator of Staines' murder, says CBI

POLITICS
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  Sonia unrelenting, may campaign in Goa