Here is a roundup of news from Indian newspapers, news wires and Web sites on Thursday, May 19, 2011. The Wall Street Journal has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Sonia Backs Rahul; Flays UP Govt: Strongly backing Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Sonia Gandhi today slammed the Uttar Pradesh government over the “brutalities” perpetrated on farmers in Greater Noida villages, saying the state has descended into “anarchy and lawlessness”. (Source: Press Trust of India)
Coming Soon: Indo-Pak Football Clashes in United Kingdom: The Pakistan Football Federation claims to have reached an agreement with its Indian counterpart to play a couple of friendly matches in the United Kingdom next month. (Source: Press Trust of India)
Air India Debt Recast in Final Stage, Seen by June-End: Air India said on Thursday it is in “final stages” of discussions with banks for restructuring 200 billion rupees of debt and expects to complete the formalities by end-June. (Source: Reuters)
Karnataka War on as Yeddy Serves ‘Friend’ Guv an Ultimatum: The stand-off between Governor H R Bhardwaj and Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on convening of the Legislature session from June 2 took another turn today with the BJP government threatening a state-wide stir if approval for holding it was not given by this evening. (Source: The Indian Express)
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