- The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the death sentence of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack convict Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, saying that waging war against the country was the primary and foremost offence committed by the Pakistani terrorist.
- A bench of Justice Aftab Alam and Justice C.K.Prasad dismissed the plea of 25-year-old Kasab challenging his conviction and death sentence confirmed by the Bombay high court.
Veteran Indian batsman V V S Laxman announced on Saturday that he would be retiring from international cricket with immediate effect.
"It's been 16 years since I have made my international debut for India and I think it is the right time to move on.As a youngster it was dream to represent India and it took lot of pride to wear India cap. I would like to give youngsters an opportunity to prove themselves. I am grateful to almighty for blessing me to live my dream of playing cricket."
said an emotional Laxman after announcing his retirement in Hyderabad.
