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Deccan Herald » News Updated at 6:00 pm IST 
China quake: Toll could rise above 50,000 The death toll from China's massive earthquake could soar to more than 50,000, state media reported on Thursday, as rescuers struggled to help survivors and hope faded for the thousands buried under rubble.

JAIPUR SERIAL BOMB BLASTS

Indian Mujahideen claims responsibility
Militant outfit ''Guru-al-Hindi'' of Indian Mujahideen in an e-mail sent to two TV channels owned responsibilty for Tuesday's serial blasts in Jaipur. The frame number of a bicycle recovered by the Rajasthan Police from the spot is same, informed sources said, adding the email was writtenfrom a cyber cafe in Sahibabad.
Owner of cyber cafe held
A RAF personnel on patrol in Jaipur on Thursday.
Curfew reimposed in 13 police stations

Bangladesh condemns blasts, says reports on HuJI involvement hasty
Bangladesh condemned the Jaipur serial blasts as a "shameful" act, but said Indian media reports suggesting the involvement of Harkat-ul Jihad-e-Islami outfit based in the country were "hasty".
Pak leader for joint strategy with India to fight terror
KARNATAKA ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS
Karnataka prepares for 2nd phase of  polls
An estimated 1.10 crore electorate are expected to decide the fate of 589 candidates in the second phase of elections to Karnataka Assembly on Friday.
Election duty workers check computerised voting machines before taking them under tight police security to polling booths in Chikmagalur on Thursday.

Gulbarga to have 400 'parda nashin' booths Election officials would set up 400 'parda nashin' booths to check the identity of veil-clad women in this district having a higher presence of minority community.
Raichur: Grandfather, grandson in fierce fight
Police hunt for Sriramulu after attack on Cong activist
Shoot at sight orders in naxal infested areas
In the wake naxal groups asking people to boycott the elections, Police issued shoot-at-sight orders in naxal infested areas in Karnataka if the radicals made attempts to disrupt poll process in the districts...
North Karnataka needs special status: BJP
''...North Karnataka region has remained neglected by all previous governments. It needs a package on model of Vidarbha," BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu said.
Property sale in Karnataka comes down in April
Man with "objectionable material" arrested in Belgaum
NEWSALERT: Myanmar authorities ask India to send Army doctors for cyclone relief. An IAF IL-76 aircraft would fly to Yangon on Saturday carrying a team of doctors and medical supplies.
US aid to India registers slight decline in fiscal 2009
John Edwards endorses Barack Obama
Barack Obama secured the long sought-after endorsement of former rival John Edwards, a gesture aimed at solidifying support for the party's likely presidential nominee as Hillary Clinton refuses to abandon her long-shot candidacy.
Manjula Sood is Britain's first Asian woman Lord Mayor
Taslima seeks shelter in Tripura
Renowned Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen has said she wants to stay in Tripura after returning to India in August. The validity of Nasreen's resident visa in Sweden would expire in August.
Chargesheet against Maneka Gandhi
Police today filed a chargesheet against four BJP leaders, including former union minister and Pilibhit MP Maneka Gandhi, after holding them responsible for their involvement in animal loot incident.
Congress chairperson Sonia Gandhi at Hanuman Mandir, one of the blast sites, in Jaipur on Thursday. Eight serial blasts in a span of 12 minutes rocked the Pink City on Tuesday evening killing at least 70 people and grievously wounding 216. PTI Photo
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Jaipur toll touches 80
SC stays HCs NICE order
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Hollywood stars pledge aid for Myanmar child victims
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BBC journalists oppose offshoring to Indian sub-continent
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May 15, 2008 at 4:00 pm
IISc Fellowship for Kalam, Swaminathan,
Ratan Tata, Narasimha
The Council of IISc, which enters centenary year on May 27, has decided to honour the above eminent scholars in recognition of their distinguished contributions in their respective fields.

(From L) French actress Rachida Brakni, US actress Eva Longoria Parker and Indian actress Aishwarya Rai arrive to attend the opening ceremony and the screening of Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles' film 'Blindness' at the 61st edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2008 in Cannes, southern France. AFP
CET forum in DH
Launching a new forum called 'Mission Admission', Deccan Herald attempts to make the testing days ahead a bit easier. This new forum will help candidates keep track of news and information on the CET, the Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET) of COMEDK and key entrance tests thereafter.
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Warne, Watson, Smith may quit IPL because of blasts, says Berry
Rajasthan Royals' Warne, Watson, Smith and team manager Darren Berry -- now holidaying in Goa -- are very scared after the incident and are refusing to return to Jaipur. They are even considering leaving India altogether. 
Modi scotches rumours of Warne's pullout
"All Australian players and the team is now going to play in Jaipur tomorrow. We are looking forward to it. Yes, they were little bothered but now they are assured. They are on their way to the city," Modi said.
Pawar says Jaipur blasts will not affect IPL schedule
Pawar shot down any notion that the foreign players taking part in the IPL had any apprehension about their safety.
IPL final to be held in D Y Patil Stadium
"I have taken the decision to host the final in D Y Patil Stadium as we expect more than 6000 people from overseas, including top ICC officials...'' Pawar said.
Aussie star Brad Hodge to rejoin Knight Riders
Hodge, who had left for Australia last week to don the national colours as a replacement for Michael Clarke, is expected to return in the next two days.
Gilchrist determined to lift the team from the pits
Gilchrist, who took over the reins of the Hyderabadi team after VVS Laxman injured his wrist, said the team was now eying winning all the remaining matches... 

Left: Mumbai Indians' Sanath Jayasuriya (R), Shaun Pollock (C) and Robin Uthappa (L) celebrate their team's nine-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Right: Jayasuriya receives Man of the Match trophy and the cheque for hitting highest number of sixes. He hit 11 sixes and 10 fours in his blistering unbeaten knock of 114.
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