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Attack on Lankan players a matter of grave concern: Mukherjee

Attack on Lankan players a matter of grave concern: MukherjeeNew Delhi, Mar 6 : External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said that the attack on Sri Lankan cricket players was a matter of grave concern to the entire world, and charged Pakistan with not having the will to fight terrorism.

"Pakistan failed in providing security to Sri Lankan cricketers, which is a matter of grave concern to the entire world," Mukherjee said on the sidelines of the India Today Conclave.

No IPL matches on day of counting: Lalit Modi

No IPL matches on day of counting: Lalit ModiNew Delhi, Mar 6 : Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Lalit Modi on Friday said that there would be no IPL matches on the day of counting of votes.

Modi said a new schedule would be released soon, adding that they were working on a schedule, which was a "cumbersome process".

"We will shortly have a new schedule out," Modi told reporters here.

Stressing that the tournament was on, he said: "We want to assure our fans that the IPL is on. There is no question of the IPL moving to a foreign country".

Supreme Court to hear Sanjay Dutt''s petition on March 30 to stay conviction

Supreme Court to hear Sanjay Dutt''s petition on March 30 to stay convictionNew Delhi, Mar 6 : The Supreme Court will on March 30 hear a petition filed by Bollywood actor-turned-politician Sanjay Dutt seeking a stay on his conviction under the Arms Act in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case

A bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and sought its reply on the plea of Dutt.

On Thursday, Dutt, who was named by the Samajwadi Party as its candidate for the forthcoming general elections, moved the Supreme Court.

Dalai Lama says violence and terror have no room in globalized world

Dalai Lama says violence and terror have no room in globalized worldNew Delhi, Mar. 6 : Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has said that there is no scope for force, violence or terror for resolution of any issue in this globalize world.

He stressed on the need of initiating dialogue for addressing disagreements or dissatisfaction of any particular group of people to attain a peaceful solution.

IPL is not moving out of India: Lalit Modi

IPL is not moving out of India: Lalit ModiNew Delhi, Mar. 6 : Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi has rejected reports that the IPL 2009 is moving out of the country if the government doesn't provide enough security.

"Reports of moving venues out of India are rubbish. IPL is a domestic tournament and will stay so," said Modi.

Various media reports had claimed that the UAE and some Western countries are ready to host the cash-rich Twenty20 event, and that Modi was threatening the government about the possibility of moving it overseas.

Pervez Musharraf to arrive in India today

Pervez Musharraf to arrive in India todayNew Delhi, Mar 6 : Pakistan's former President Pervez Musharraf will arrive here this afternoon to attend the ''India Today'' Conclave.

Musharraf will share the dais with several dignitaries including External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama and Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan.

This year's theme of the conclave is `Challenges of Change'.

The former President is also scheduled to visit the Aligarh Muslim University for a lecture.

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