IPL spot-fixing probe: Mumbai Police arrests Gurunath Meiyappan for betting
Edited by Amit Chaturvedi (With PTI inputs) | Saturday May 25, 2013
Gurunath Meiyappan, the son-in-law of BCCI chief N Srinivasan, was arrested late on Friday night by the Mumbai Police for his alleged involvement in betting during the on-going edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Actor Vindoo Dara Singh, who was arrested earlier this week for his alleged links with bookies, has told the Mumbai Police that he bet on games on Mr Meiyappan's behalf, claim sources. Vindoo has also reportedly said that Mr Meiyappan lost Rs 1 crore in betting.
BCCI chief N Srinivasan: 'Won't resign, this is an attempt to target me through my son-in-law'
Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Saturday May 25, 2013
Even as his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan is arrested for his alleged involvement in betting in the on-going season of the Indian premier League (IPL), BCCI president N Srinivasan has said there is no question of him resigning.
IPL spot-fixing scandal: Vindoo Dara Singh's police custody extended till May 28
Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Saturday May 25, 2013
Actor Vindoo Dara Singh was produced before a court today in Mumbai which extended his remand till the 28th. Vindoo, who was arrested in connection with the spot-fixing scandal in the on-going season o f the Indian Premier League (IPL), has told the Mumbai Police that he bet on matches on the behalf of Gurunath Meiyappan, the son-in-law of BCCI chief N Srinivasan, sources claimed today. Vindoo has also reportedly told the police that Mr Meiyappan has lost over Rs 1 crore in betting.
IPL 2013: Mumbai Indians beat Rajasthan Royals by 4 wickets, set final date with Chennai
Wisden India staff | Saturday May 25, 2013
In a fascinating contest of ebbing fortunes which started more than an hour late due to rain, Mumbai managed, just about, to overcome a stirring challenge from Rahul Dravid's brave Rajasthan Royals, squeaking home by four wickets with one delivery to spare.
British police arrest two men on Pakistan flight escorted by fighter jets
Reuters | Friday May 24, 2013
British police arrested two men on a Pakistan International Airlines flight on Friday on suspicion of "endangerment of an aircraft" after it was escorted to a different airport by fighter jets.
Threats made aboard diverted Pakistan plane: passenger
Reuters | Friday May 24, 2013
A passenger aboard a Pakistan International Airlines plane flying from Lahore to Manchester that was diverted under military jet escort to Stansted, northeast of London on Friday said someone had made threats against its crew.
I am not soft like Sonia: Rahul Gandhi tells party workers
Press Trust of India | Friday May 24, 2013
With assembly election just months away, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi today asked party leaders in Delhi to work in unity to ensure a fourth successive victory for the party in the polls and sent out a clear message that indiscipline will not be tolerated by him.
BJP's turf war: LK Advani backs Nitin Gadkari over Narendra Modi, say sources
Edited by Sindhu Manjesh | Friday May 24, 2013
Narendra Modi has to battle more than just belligerent allies before he can get anywhere near the leadership role that his many fans in the party want handed to him. With the next general elections now months away, the tussle for turf in the main Opposition party is getting intense.
Can't sponsor BCCI under Srinivasan, says Sahara boss Subrata Roy
NDTVCricket | Friday May 24, 2013
In an exclusive interview to NDTV, Roy expresses his disgust at the current BCCI office-bearers. The Sahara chief said the Board has mistreated a company that backed Indian cricket for 13 years
Gurunath Meiyappan arrested: Who said what
Edited by Samira Shaikh | Saturday May 25, 2013
Gurunath Meiyappan, the son-in-law of BCCI chief N Srinivasan, was arrested late on Friday night by the Mumbai Police for his alleged involvement in betting during the on-going edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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