Asif Balwa, a cousin of 2G spectrum case accused Shahid Balwa, and Rajeev.B. Agarwal, arrested for their alleged role in the scam, were on Wednesday remanded in CBI custody till April 1 by a Delhi court.

Pakistani security forces have gunned down Taliban commander Asmatullah Mehsud in South Waziristan tribal region, sparking confusion about the killing of the similarly named militant Asmatullah Bhittani for whom authorities had offered a reward of Rs 1 crore.

Union home minister P. Chidambaram and chief minister Sheila Dikshit during the inauguration of a convention centre at New Delhi City Centre Complex on Monday. PHOTO: PTI

Senior BJP leader L.K. Advani on Monday said he had no plans to retire from politics. “I do not want to retire,” Mr Advani told BBC news channel in an interview. He told the questioner that he gives advice to the party whenever it is sought.