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- India beat Pakistan in the Kolkata match by 195 runs and are now ahead in the three-Test series 1-0. Anil Kumble ran through the Pakistan middle-order to finish with match figures of 10 for 161. Rahul Dravid was adjudged the man-of-the-match for his centuries in both innings of the Test. (Rediff)
- 529 fisherman and 4 civilian prisoners were released by Pakistan as a goodwill measure. The fisherman were detained last year for illegal fishing in Pakistan's territorial waters in the Arabian Sea . The civilians were detained for allegedly attempting to cross over to Iran on route to Turkey in search of employment. (The Hindu)
- Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was denied a Diplomatic Visa to the US. Modi's business and tourist visa were also cancelled. The US embassy described Mr. Modi as a foreign government official responsible for, or directly carried out, severe violations of religios freedom. (The Hindu) Modi terms it an "insult" to the Indian constitution, the Indian people, and a threat to the sovereignty and democratic traditions of the country. (Rediff) (The Hindu)
- India's Foreign secretary, Shyam Saran , summoned the Charge d'affaires of US Embassy, Bob Blake , expressed displeasure at the development and lodged a strong protest against the denial of Visa to Chief Minister Narendra Modi . The government of India expressed "deep concern and regret" on the developments. The official statement went on to describe the action as "uncalled for" and said the action displayed a "lack of courtesy" and "sensitivity" towards a "constitutionally-elected" state Chief Minister of India. (The Hindu)
- Trade ministers and representatives of 20 developing countries ( G-20 ) began two-day talks at New Delhi to evolve a joint position on agriculture for the ongoing talks at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). This is the first time Indian is hosting a ministerial G-20 summit. (The Economic Times)
- The Indian government introduced the third set of amendments to the Patents Act, 1970 in Parliament to meet Indian obligations under TRIPs and to avoiany retaliatory action under the disputes mechanism of the WTO . The bill replaces the patents amendments ordinance of December 26 2004 . The opposition launched vociferous protests against the legislation on the ground that it was inimical to country's interests. (Financial Express)
- Jaspal Rana won the gold medal in his favorite event, the centre fire pistol, in the sixth Commonwealth Shooting Championships in Melbourne . (Rediff)
- Harbhajan Singh's wicket of Kamran Akmal was his 190th wicket of his career in 44 matches. He bettered Erapalli Prasanna's tally of 189 wickets in 49 test matches. Harbhajan is now India's most successful Off-spinner in Test matches. Rediff)
- Dalip Tahil won the right to work in Britain after a year long leagl battle. British immigration officials sent an apology from the Home Office for the way his case has been handled. Tahil was working in BBC's popular Soap EastEnders (The Hindu)
- Maharashtra government sanctioned Rs 136.44 Crore for strengthening Koyna dam in view of the fact that it is located in an area that is earthquake prone. Koyna region was the Epicentre of a moderate earthquake on March 14 , 2005 .
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Narain debuts in F1 with Jordan. Filephoto of 2002 car.
- wins the 2005 Indian Idol contest defeating Amit Sana.
- Bhupinder Singh Hooda sworn in CM of Haryana .
- Rabri Devi stakes claim to form Bihar Government.
- Police shot dead three members of the Lashkar-e-Toiba militant outfit, including two Pakistan nationals, in an encounter in Suraj Vihar in Uttam Nagar, south-west Delhi . (Rediff) .
- BJP alleges constitutional terrorism by Jharkhand governor
- Hindustani legend Gangubhar Hangal turns 93
- Venezuela’s Chavez backs India’s case
- 1000 crores science research foundation announced
- India & Singapore hold maritime exercise
- Centre and CBI to ensure price stability
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