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SC bars N Srinivasan from participating in BCCI AGM on March 2

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday barred N Srinivasan from participating in the BCCI AGM on March 2. The decision effectively means that Srinivasan will not be able to contest the BCCI elections. He was seeking a second term as Board president. Further, the ICC chairman has also apologised to the Supreme Court for attending a BCCI working committee meeting in spite of a court order asking him to stay away from Board affairs till his "conflict of interest" charges were cleared. Cricket Association of Bihar Secretary and also a petitioner in the case, Aditya Verma said that Srinivasan has only been granted permission to cast his vote.

Feb 27, 2015

ATM van looted in Lucknow, Three dead

Lucknow, Feb 27 (ANI): Three security guards were killed after some unknown miscreants opened fire on them and looted cash from HDFC bank's ATM booth in Hasanganj area of Lucknow. Reportedly, the incident took place when the custodians of the cash van were in the process of refilling money into an ATM of HDFC bank. Lucknow Inspector General Zaki Ahmed said that almost 50 lakhs has been looted and that investigation is going on in the matter. Police are trying to get the CCTV footages of the incident.

Feb 27, 2015

Confusion over the exact colour of the dress appearing in a picture in Tumbler has triggered a frenzied atmosphere.

#Dressgate Creator Reveals Science Behind the White and Gold Dress; Other Possible Explanations

The entire confusion over whether the colour of the dress is blue and black or white and gold has now gotten more intense with even celebrities participating in the debate.

Feb 27, 2015

World Wildlife Day 2015: Thousands of animals captured and tortured in name of entertainment

World Animal Protection believes a responsible tourism can end suffering of thousands of animals

Feb 27, 2015

Modi: Fighting 'Old Problems' Inherited from Previous Govt

During his speech at the Lok Sabha, the PM said that his government was trying to address "old" problems which it had inherited from the previous setup.

Feb 27, 2015

Crimean oysters aim for Russian palates

Sergei Kulik is Crimea's only producer of oysters and the annexation of the peninsula by Russia has opened new trading markets. Duration: 02:17

Feb 27, 2015

Arvind Kejriwal Likely to Head AAP's Delhi Dialogue Commission

Kejriwal will head the Commission, a formal announcement will be made after the cabinet meeting gets over on Friday

Feb 27, 2015

A drama emanating from a live chase of two Llamas on the loose in the streets of Sun City, Arizona captivated the entire nation.

Watch: Arizona Llama Chase Captivates Social Media; Footage Goes Viral [VIDEO]

The video of two llamas on the loose in the streets of Sun City, Arizona, set the internet into a frenzy on Thursday.

Feb 27, 2015

France, Philippines call for agreement on climate change

In formal surroundings in Manila, French President Francois Hollande and Philippine President Begnino Aquino appeal for action on a binding agreement on climate change. Hollande said he would like

Feb 27, 2015

Prince William visits Commonwealth cemetery in Japan

Prince William visited a cemetery for soldiers from the British Commonwealth in Japan on Friday (February 27), He laid a wreath at the Cross of Remembrance memorial in the Yokohama War Cemetery, The

Feb 27, 2015

Storm kills one, displaces thousands in West Bengal

South Dinajpur, Feb 27 (ANI): A powerful storm flattened thatched houses and uprooted trees and electric poles in several villages in West Bengal. The storm accompanied by heavy rains hit Balurhat block of South Dinajpur. A man named Jatha Tudu, (35), resident of Vatpara village, died while several others got injured. An affected villager, Kamal Hasti, of Jalghar village said that they were inside their houses when the storm hit. Thousands of thatched houses were blown over in the powerful storm rendering more than 5,000 villagers of Jalghar and Vatpara homeless. The local administration has begun rescue operations. Daily necessary items are being distributed in the region.

Feb 27, 2015

De Villiers smacks fastest 150 in ODI history during Windies blitzkrieg

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): South African swashbuckling skipper AB de Villiers ripped up the record books again as he smacked the fastest 150 runs in ODIs, off just 64 balls against the West Indies during their World Cup Pool B tie in Sydney. De Villiers surpassed the previous quickest set by Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, who reached this figure in 83 deliveries against Bangladesh at Mirpur in 2011. De Villiers also smashed the second fastest World Cup century off 52 balls in the match. He remained unbeaten on 162 as he steered his side to post a mammoth total of 408 runs.

Feb 27, 2015

Essar French cruise controversy: PIL filed in Supreme Court

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): The Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL) on Friday filed a PIL in the Supreme Court demanding a probe by the CBI or SIT against the Essar Group for allegedly giving favours to senior politicians and journalists.

Feb 27, 2015

Economic Survey says GDP growth to top 8% in FY16; politicos react

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): The Economic Survey, tabled in Parliament today expects the economy to grow by over 8 per cent under a new calculation method that makes India the world's top-growing big economy. India has reached an economic sweet spot, which should allow for some big bang economic reforms, the Economic survey report said. Meanwhile, politicos from rival parties said that the statistics are manipulative as the base year was changed.

Feb 27, 2015