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Congress hurt by Lalu’s remarks on Babri demolition: Sibal

Congress hurt by Lalu’s remarks on Babri demolition: SibalNew Delhi/Patna, Apr 18 : Senior Congress leader and Union Minister Kapil Sibal on Saturday reacted sharply and with dismay to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad's remarks that the Congress was equally responsible for the demolition of the Babri mosque. He said his party was hurt by Yadav's remarks.

Sibal also warned Lalu not to enter into an alliance with former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh, a prime accused in Babri mosque demolition.

109 witnesses to be examined in Mumbai terrorism trial

109 witnesses to be examined in Mumbai terrorism trial New Delhi - A total of 109 witnesses including those from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and foreign experts will be examined to establish the complicity of the Pakistani gunman captured during the Mumbai terrorist attacks, the Indian prosecution said Saturday.

A total of 1,820 witnesses have been cited in the case but only 109 potential witnesses will be examined, public prosecutor Ujwal Nikam informed the special court in Mumbai, the PTI news agency reported.

Tytler granted bail in defamation case

Tytler granted bail in defamation caseNew Delhi, Apr 18 : Congress leader Jagdish Tytler was on Saturday granted bail by a Delhi court in a case of making alleged insulting remarks against the lawyer of 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims, Harvinder Singh Phoolka in television news programmes.

He has also been excused from appearing personally till his plea for permanent exemption from court appearances is cleared by the court.

Tytler has been granted bail on furnishing of a personal and surety bond of Rs 50,000 each.

Munnabhai’s ‘Gandhigiri’ puts him in trouble this time

Munnabhai’s ‘Gandhigiri’ puts him in trouble this timeNew Delhi, Apr. 18 : A notice has been issued to Bollywood actor and Samajwadi Party General Secretary Sanjay Dutt for allegedly passing a "sexist remark" on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati.

During an election rally in Pratapgarh on Saturday, Dutt offered `jaadu ki jhappi'''' to Mayawati who, he said, could not do any developmental work in the region.

The Congress is no one to call the BJP communal, says Advani

The Congress is no one to call the BJP communal, says AdvaniNew Delhi, Apr. 18 : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Prime Ministerial candidate Lal Krishna Advani has criticised the Congress for calling his party communal.

Varun Gandhi meets Advani, urged to respect SC order

Varun Gandhi meets Advani, urged to respect SC orderNew Delhi, Apr. 18 : Bharatiya Janata Party leader Varun Gandhi met senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani on Saturday for the first time since his release from the Etah District Jail on Thursday.

During their meeting, Advani reportedly told Varun to respect the undertaking he had put before the Supreme Court.

According to sources, Varun thanked Advani for his support while he was under arrest and in Etah jail.

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