Mahajan denies hand in Shivani's murder
The parliamentary affairs minister admitting a relationship with the slain Indian Express journalist Shivani Bhatnagar, said it was purely a 'professional one'.

Players defy ICC; refuse to sign contracts
They have en masse opposed the marketing clause in the player contracts that have to be signed ahead of the September 12-29 Champions' Trophy tournament in Sri Lanka.
Muthaiah Repudiates Contract

PM's 'admission' a bold move: Shah
'New Delhi should not commit any more mistakes which would delay the resolution of Kashmir issue', the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party leader said.

PM for 'economic movement' for growth
The prime minister said the main objective of economic reforms initiated by his government is to remove poverty and generate employment.

Agni, Brahmos missiles to be inducted: PM
Rolling out of sophisticated T-90 battle tanks and delivery of 11 Advanced Light Helicopters to the armed forces would form part of fresh steps to enhance defence capabilities.

Govt for citizens' I-cards
Among a slew of proposals cleared by the prime minister is also a Rs 15,000-crore railways development plan.

Heavy security marks I-day in J&K
Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah unfurled the national flag at the Bakshi stadium, which was turned into a fortress with sharp shooters manning all surrounding buildings.

OTHER REPORTS
Vajpayee to attend 9/11 memorial
Heads of State from around the world will join the ceremony in course of which an eternal flame will be lit.

Army removes CO for Pak intrusion
Army sources told rediff.com that the Pakistani troops occupied Gurez-Macchal sector of the LoC in July. They were later evicted in an operation in which Indian troops suffered heavy casualties.

Kalam introduces new dress code at Rashtrapati Bhavan
For the first time in half a century, invitees to the Independence Day reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan did not have to wear bandh gallas or lounge suits.

Search begins for a new J&K governor
The names of former top cops of Punjab, K P S Gill and Julio Ribeiro, and the current governor of Manipur, Ved Marwah, are under consideration, a top government source told 'rediff.com'.

MONEY SPECIAL
Transparency, anyone?
Credit rating agencies get paid by companies to tell the investing world how worthy those companies are.

MONEY
Tata Salt likely to go global
Tata Salt's global rivals will include Dutch major Akzo Nobel and the US-based Morton.

Ministry asks UTI to foreclose some MIPs
It does not make sense for UTI to continue with schemes offering unsustainable returns, feels the finance ministry.

COLUMNS
The BJP's blessing in disguise
'Vajpayee's decision of canceling all petrol pump allotments since January 2000 may prove to be a turning point in the history of the malady called political favouritism,' says Dinanath Mishra.

Just like me
'Hatred and war are the easy options, which is why there are enough people in India and Pakistan demanding them,' says Dilip D'Souza.

SPECIAL
Terrorising the politicians
While no terrorist has so far been held under the new Prevention of Terrorism Act, a Member of Parliament is behind bars, writes George Iype.

INTERVIEW
'NDA has no Kashmir policy'
Ram Jethmalani, former Union law minister and unofficial mediator in J&K, says a solution can be found only if there is a compromise.

CRICKET NEWS
SA players join ICC contracts row
Tony Irish, chief executive of the South African Cricketers' Association said the ICC did not have the right to control players' image rights.

Streak appointed Zimbabwe captain
The Zimbabwe Cricket Union announced their squad for next month's Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka.

CRICKET COLUMN
India has found another gem
Peter Roebuck says Parthiv Patel is the answer to a position that has been a weak point for some time. Certainly he must play again.

CRICKET SPECIAL
Question of contracts
ICC and the players face off on the issue of sponsorship.

MOVIES
It's patriots on celluloid
Films that make you feel good about being an Indian.

And you wonder why Rajni is a star?
Watch Baba to know how a movie will run purely on style.

Ek Chhotisi Love Story creates a big stir
Koirala takes Nair to court.

GUIDE TO THE NET
Photo Special: Elvis 25 years later
As the 25th anniversary of his death nears, take a look at how the King reigned the rock world and how fame changed him.

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