Kozhikode: The ruling CPI(M) on Saturday held a massive rally here expressing solidarity with the people of war-ravaged Palestine and attacked the BJP-led union government over it's alleged pro-Israel stand.

Bengaluru: Angelo Mathews' first-of-its-kind timed out dismissal against Bangladesh in a World Cup match has again stirred the debate about Spirit of Cricket' and India head coach Rahul Dravid on Saturday said a player should be allowed to follow the rules of the game to the letter, if he wishes so.

England beat Pakistan by 93 runs in WC.

Bengaluru: Newly appointed Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra on Saturday said his party workers will not back off from agitations against the ruling Congress and will give a befitting response to the ruling party in the state in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He also said he would strive to strengthen the party right from the booth level.

Bengaluru: With BJP facing "dynasty politics" criticism, following the appointment of veteran leader B S Yediyurappa's son B Y Vijayendra as its Karnataka unit president, party's senior leader C T Ravi on Saturday tried to dodge related questions, and in a cryptic remark said he too is being haunted by certain "questions".

Kolkata: A controversy has erupted over AR Rahman's rendition of a popular song of legendary Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in a new Bollywood film, with the litterateur's family and common people expressing outrage over the "distortion" in rhythm and tunes.

Palakkad, Kerala: Advocate P. Balasubramanian Menon, a 97-year-old lawyer based in Kerala, has achieved the remarkable feat of securing a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-serving lawyer. With an illustrious career spanning an impressive 73 years and 60 days, Advocate Menon has become a symbol of longevity in the legal profession.

Deir al-Balah (Gaza Strip): Israel's prime minister pushed back Saturday against calls from Western allies to do more to protect Palestinian civilians, as troops encircled Gaza's largest hospital where doctors said five patients died, including a premature baby, after the last generator ran out of fuel.