Quicktakes

Fresh stay in Rajiv case

NEW DELHI: The four condemned prisoners in the Rajiv assassination case today got a fresh lease of life with the Supreme Court staying their execution till August 17, when it will hear their plea for review of an earlier order confirming death penalty awarded to them by the trial court.

Bhutia for Fulham

CALCUTTA: Star Indian striker Bhaichung Bhutia is all set to make his maiden appearance with Fulham FC. Fulham, a first division club in England, has already sought a no-objection certificate from the All India Football Federation.

Sukhois arrive

NEW DELHI: India has received the second batch of the fighter version of Sukhoi-30 from Russia and has begun upgradation of MiG-21 Bis combat planes in collaboration with Moscow, Air Chief Marshal A Y Tipnis said .