Quicktakes

MBBS marks scam

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Medical Council8217;s executive committee today accepted the report of MMC8217;s submittee on the MBBS marks scandal. 8220;The report of the three-member panel was placed before the committee and it has been accepted,8221; MMC President Arvind Sangamnerkar said. A copy of the report has also been submitted to Governor P C Alexander.

Sonia cracks whip

NEW DELHI: Congress president Sonia Gandhi today sacked Karnataka PCC chief Dharam Singh and replaced him with Rajya Sabha member and powerful Vokkaligaleader S M Krishna. Karnataka is due for state elections within a year and Sonia8217;s move is aimed at gearing up the state unit for the elections.

Bypoll drive ends

NEW DELHI: Campaigning for 11 assembly constituencies spread over five states going to by-polls on February 22 ended this evening. As the deadline approached, campaigners moved door-to-door to woo the electorate who will decide the fate of about 60 candidates in the fray.

Flights normal

MUMBAI: Flights were normal at Mumbai airport after almost 19 days of agitation of the Air Traffic Controllers ATCs following an assurance made by them at the Delhi High Court.

Chautala support

NEW DELHI: The four-MP strong Indian National Lok Dal INLD today formally withdrew its support to the Vajpayee Government.