News 1st Look: I-T finds Lalit Modi link to 80cr jet deal

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

I-T finds Lalit Modi link to 80cr jet deal

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 12:10 PM PDT

An I-T probe has been able to link the aircraft purchase to the Rs 425 crore "facilitation fee" paid to World Sports Group by Multi Screen Media for IPL media rights.

Pak sees conspiracy as 3 more held

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 12:28 PM PDT

Pakistan establishment appeared to be closing ranks behind its tainted cricketers even as three fresh arrests were made in the UK in connection with the spot-fixing.

15 gold shouldn't be a problem: Sushil

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 01:25 PM PDT

Sushil Kumar has not sweated as much in his life as he has this time as he prepares for the CWG, and some other big-ticket events which follow.

Djokovic survives US Open marathon

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 05:22 PM PDT

Novak Djokovic dug himself out of a deep hole in sweltering conditions to outlast Serb Davis Cup teammate Viktor Troicki in the first round.

Cricket helped me to grow: Tendulkar

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 10:13 AM PDT

Sachin Tendulkar said that cricket has always been the centrestage of his life right from the childhood days as he had always dreamt of playing for India.

Rathore to miss CWG after skipping trials

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 01:33 AM PDT

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore will not part be a part of the Indian shooting team at CWG as he stands disqualified for selection after missing the trials.

Vijender unhappy with selection trials

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 05:05 AM PDT

He has been picked for both CWG and Asian Games but Vijender Singh said he is still unhappy with the way selection trials for the two events were conducted.

'Theme song for Games disappointing'

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 04:08 AM PDT

Describing AR Rahman's theme song for CWG as "disappointing", former minister Shahnawaz Hussain demanded that music maestro recompose the track.

Brazilian Robinho signs for AC Milan

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 09:19 AM PDT

Robinho signed for Serie A giants AC Milan on a four-year contract from Premier League side Manchester City where he had an unhappy two year spell.

Sania in 2nd round, Somdev crashes out

Posted: 30 Aug 2010 07:53 PM PDT

Sania won her 4th match on the trot to cruise to 2nd round of US Open but it was an early exit for Somdev, who lost his opening round in the men's singles event.

There is no corruption in IPL: Mallya

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 03:27 AM PDT

Bangalore Royal Challengers owner Vijay Mallya gave a clean chit to the IPL in the wake of the match-fixing scandal involving the Pakistan cricket team.

Mazhar's family migrated from Pakistan

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 04:24 AM PDT

Suspected British bookie Mazhar Majeed's was arrested following a report that he had taken £150,000 before Pak bowlers bowled no balls in the last Test.

Pak court summons cricketers for treason

Posted: 30 Aug 2010 11:58 PM PDT

A Pakistan court issued notices to the sports ministry and the nation's cricket board (PCB), asking them to file responses on the spot-fixing scandal by September 7.

'Pak will not drop players without proof'

Posted: 30 Aug 2010 09:49 PM PDT

"This is only an allegation. There is still no charge or proof on that account. So at this stage there will be no action taken," PCB chief Ejaz Butt said.

Pakistan to deliver their best against England: Waqar

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 08:46 AM PDT

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis insisted that his team will perform to the fullest in the upcoming Twenty20 and one-day series against England.

Blanc launches France charm offensive

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 07:19 PM PDT

Left to pick up the pieces after France's World Cup humiliation, Laurent Blanc has quickly shifted his attention to the quest to win over the country's disillusioned fans.

Chowrasia hopes to turn things at Omega Masters

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 08:10 AM PDT

Struggling with his form, Indian golfer SSP Chowrasia said he hopes to regain his magical short game and turn his season around at Omega European Masters.

Asif likely to lose chance to act in a Malayalam film

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 12:38 AM PDT

Pakistan cricketer Mohammed Asif may lose the chance to act in a Malayalam film, if the spot-fixing allegation against the fast-bowler is proved.

Randhir quits SAI panel after the Arjuna 'snub'

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 01:04 PM PDT

'Hurt' that the sports ministry did not send him an invitation for the Arjuna Awards function, Randhir Singh tendered his resignation from SAI.