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•  BJP on top in first phase: Exit poll 
New Delhi: The BJP will emerge on top with 31 of the 89 seats that went to poll today in the first phase of Karnataka Assembly elections followed closely by JD(S) 30 and Congress (25), said an exit poll by NDTV television news channel.
 
•  Narrow escapes for CNN reporter in Myanmar 
New York: A CNN reporter who left Myanmar Friday was chased by authorities as he reported on the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis but escaped primarily because of the incompetence of the people after him.
 
•  Jenna Bush's wedding is low-key affair at ranch 
Texas: Jenna Bush couldn't see herself getting married at the White House surrounded by antique furniture and oil portraits of presidents. She and Henry Hager opted to say "I do" Saturday at President Bush's ranch in Crawford where the corn is thigh-high, roads are named Cattle Drive and the Texas flag is painted on the rooftops of barns.
 
•  India will be best place in the world by 2020: Kalam 
Cuttack (Orissa): Exhorting the youth to work hard to transform dreams into reality, former President A P J Abdul Kalam today said such an approach would turn India into the best place in the world to live in by 2020.
 
•  Heed Kalam's view, let's go ahead with n-deal: PM 
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday expressed the hope that the country would heed former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's advice on going ahead with the Indo-US civilian nuclear energy deal.
 
•  Sikhs allege religious profiling, shun San Francisco airport 
New York: Singled out for additional screenings at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Sikhs in the area say they avoid using the airport whenever possible.
 
•  29 LTTE cadres, 3 soldiers killed in Lanka clashes 
Colombo: At least 29 LTTE cadres and three soldiers were killed in fierce clashes in the Sri Lanka's restive north amidst air attack by the fighter jets on a rebel stronghold, officials said today.
 
•  Now a perfect resting spot for ocean-lovers 
Miami: About 45 feet beneath the ocean's surface lies a cemetery with gates, pathways, plaques and even benches.
 
•  50 percent turnout in first phase of polls in Karnataka 
Bangalore: An estimated 50 per cent of the 1.73 crore electorate cast their votes today in the first phase of polls held in 89 assembly constituencies spread over 11 districts in Karnataka which ended by and large peacefully today.
 
•  Pokhran tests strengthened India: Kalam 
Bhubaneswar: On the eve of tenth anniversary of Pokhran-II, former president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam today said that the decision to conduct nuclear tests was a "very important" one which strengthened the nation.
 
•  Pak may pardon Sarabjit: Gilani 
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani personally believes that Indian national Sarabjit Singh, sentenced to death by a local court for alleged involvement in bomb attacks, should be pardoned and has asked President Pervez Musharraf to review his case.
 
•  Myanmar junta hands out aid boxes 
Myanmar's military regime distributed international aid on Saturday but plastered the boxes with the names of top generals in an apparent effort to turn the relief effort for last week's devastating cyclone into a propaganda exercise.
 
•  Bomb explodes in Hubli court 
A bomb exploded on Saturday at a court here, which is trying seven terror suspects of the banned SIMI. The blast damaged furniture but caused no casualties, police said.
 
•  Former Union minister Akhilesh Das joins BSP 
Four days after he resigned from the Congress blaming the 'coterie' around Rahul Gandhi, former Union minister Akhilesh Das on Saturday joined the Bahujan Samaj Party in the presence of party chief Mayawati in Lucknow.
 
•  Former Union minister Akhilesh Das joins BSP 
Four days after he resigned from the Congress blaming the 'coterie' around Rahul Gandhi, former Union minister Akhilesh Das on Saturday joined the Bahujan Samaj Party in the presence of party chief Mayawati in Lucknow.
 
•  Gowda, Venkaiah Naidu cast ballot 
First time voters, candidates making their debut into political fray and political stalwarts were among those who cast their ballot on Saturday during the first phase of elections being held in the state.
 
•  Gowda, Venkaiah Naidu cast ballot 
First time voters, candidates making their debut into political fray and political stalwarts were among those who cast their ballot on Saturday during the first phase of elections being held in the state.
 
•  PM hindering West Bengal's growth: CM 
West Bengal is suffering due to Manmohan Singh's incompetence, Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said on Saturday, a day after he lashed out at the Prime Minister for rising inflation.
 
•  Youth creates blowing record 
A 21-year old youth from this district of Tamil Nadu has created a new Guinness record by blowing off 151 candles in a single breath.
 
•  Birdflu in Darjeeling, culling begins 
Culling of birds began in 42 villages on Saturday in the mountain foothill areas of Darjeeling district where avian flu has been detected.
 




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