Bangalore: BJP Chief Ministerial candidate B S Yeddyurappa was today formally elected Legislature party leader paving the way for him to stake claim to form the government.Yeddyurappa will meet Governor Rameshwar Thakur tomorrow to stake claim for government formation, party sources said.

New Delhi: The Government is likely to seek more time from the Supreme Court for filing a fresh affidavit on the controversial Sethusamudram project as the Shipping and Culture ministries are yet to sort out their differences on the issue.

New Delhi: Government today said it was seeking details from Bangladesh on the strain of bird flu virus affecting the poultry in that country to help it find out the source of the current outbreak in West Bengal.

Colombo: In a major military success, Sri Lankan security forces today captured a key area of the rebel-held territory in the island’s north as a series of clashes in the restive region left at least 59 Tamil Tigers and two soldiers dead.

ADELAIDE, Australia — Sachin Tendulkar responded to the occasion, stroking his 39th test hundred for India in what will likely be his last test in Australia.

Tendulkar rewarded the crowd with his 39th century for India in what is likely to be his last Test in Australia.

At stumps Tendulkar was 124 not out and India were 309 for five, batting first after captain Anil Kumble won the toss and chose to bat in the fourth test.

The crowd at the Adelaide Oval, eager but respectful, wanted one last chance to be entertained by the greatest batsman of his generation.

Tendulkar has produced nine centuries in tests against the hosts — six on Australia soil — and India, once again, had to look to the master for rescue.

The 34-year-old went to the crease in a difficult moment, 10 minutes before lunch when Rahul Dravid was out for 18 and India were 82 for two.

Tendulkar showed his intent against recalled Brad Hogg, lofting the spinner for two sixes and scoring at better than a run a ball against him.

He reached his milestone in majestic style, hitting spinner Michael Clarke straight for six and then easing him through the covers from the next ball for his century.

Sensex regains 18k level with over 500 points gain

Mumbai: The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex on Thursday regained the 18,000-level by gaining over

The barometer index, which spurted by 864 points in previous day’s trading, added another 504.17 points at 18,098.24 in the first five minutes of trading.

Similarly, broader National Stock Exchange’s index Nifty shot up by 151.85 points at 5,355.25 as most of heavy-weight stocks rose.

NEW DELHI: Rejecting the charges levelled by BJP-ruled states that the 11th plan focused on minorities, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said there was no attempt to divide people on caste and religion and the focus remained on the most marginalised sections of the society.