After Nanda, George Fernandes next on CBI's list

After Nanda, George Fernandes next on CBI's list Lahore: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram feels a change of guard at PCB was "much needed" and welcomed the appointment of Zaka Ashraf as the board chief. "Ijaz Butt had lost the confidence of the cricket fraternity and to appoint Zaka Ashraf is a good move. We must welcome change and Ashraf must be supported well," Akram wrote in his column for a website. "I have not met Ashraf but...
11:31 PM, Mar 10, 2008

Barak deal may deal body-blow to George Fernandes

Barak deal may deal body-blow to George Fernandes Hyderabad: A quick-fire half-century by all-rounder Yusuf Pathan helped Kolkata Knight Riders defeat Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) by five wickets in a practice match ahead of the IPL franchisee's Champions League qualifying engagements. KKR chased a target of 131 runs in 15.2 overs with Pathan, who hit four sixes and three fours, smashing 53 in 38 balls. Delhi all-rounder Rajat Bhatia too made a useful contribution, scoring 41 off just...
01:04 PM, Feb 28, 2008

CBI all set to quiz Fernandes on Barak deal

CBI all set to quiz Fernandes on Barak deal London: Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi feels that the Indian Cricket Board can hardly help that the cash-rich league is held in April-May every year and this will be problem in all World Cup years. The IPL is a long tournament without doubt. It is scheduled in the Indian summer during April and May. Usually the IPL takes place at the end of the season, so the boys should be...
11:25 PM, Feb 27, 2008

Barak missile comes back to haunt Fernandes

Barak missile comes back to haunt Fernandes The RCA has complained to the BCCI and the IPL that Shane Warne publicly abused its secretary Sanjay Dixit. ...
03:46 PM, Jan 24, 2008

We are with you Sushil, says Navy

We are with you Sushil, says Navy The Indian Navy gives thumbs up to the controversial Barak missile and backs its former chief Sushil Kumar named by the CBI. ...
09:04 PM, Oct 16, 2006

Navy to protest FIR against Sushil Kumar

Navy to protest FIR against Sushil Kumar The Navy will lodge a formal protest against the naming of Admiral Sushil Kumar in the Barak missile case. ...
01:01 PM, Oct 16, 2006

Jaya Jaitley rubbishes CBI FIR

Jaya Jaitley rubbishes CBI FIR Jaya Jaitley said she was 'amused' at the reports and indicated she may not seek 'legal recourse'. ...
01:34 PM, Oct 12, 2006

George is fast running out of friends

George is fast running out of friends George's socialist friends have left him and BJP and RSS prefer ties with Nitish Kumar than the aging socialist. ...
08:53 PM, Oct 11, 2006

Prez letter nails George's Barak lie

Prez letter nails George's Barak lie CNN-IBN has traced a letter dated back to 1999 in which A P J Abdul Kalam had opposed the Barak anti-missile deal. ...
04:13 PM, Oct 11, 2006

Quiz Kalam, not me: Fernandes

Quiz Kalam, not me: Fernandes The CBI accuses former defence minister George Fernandes and former Navy Chief Sushil Kumar of receiving kickbacks in the Barak missile deal. ...
10:02 PM, Oct 10, 2006

FIR against Fernandes for missile deal

FIR against Fernandes for missile deal The CBI on Tuesday named former defence minister George Fernandes as an accused in 2000 missile deal. ...
04:32 PM, Oct 10, 2006
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