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Monday, May 16, 2011, Chandigarh, India
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Karnataka crisis deepens as Governor pushes for President’s Rule
BJP cries foul, says Yeddyurappa govt enjoys majority after 11 rebel MLAs’ support to CM
Bangalore, May 15 
The BJP government in Karnataka today plunged into a deeper crisis with Governor HR Bhardwaj recommending imposition of the President’s Rule in the wake of the Supreme Court quashing the disqualification of 11 rebel party MLAs.

CHANGING TONE: Rebel BJP MLAs address the media after extending unconditional support to the Yeddyurappa government in Bangalore on Sunday. — PTI

5 BJP ministers inducted into Punjab Cabinet
Tikshan Sud gets Industry; Chawla loses Health
Chandigarh, May 15
The Punjab BJP today came out with a new-look team led by Tikshan Sud who has been allocated the portfolios of Local Bodies and Industry The firebrand Laxmi Kanta Chawla has been divested of the Health portfolio and allotted Social Security and Women and Child Development.

Punjab page: Chawla sends warning note

Jaya to be sworn in as CM today
* Mamata Banerjee stakes claim to form next govt in West Bengal
* Oommen Chandy will take oath as Kerala Chief Minister on May 18
Chennai/Kolkata, May 15
While J Jayalalithaa, the AIADMK supremo, who steered the party-led alliance to a spectacular win in the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, will take over the reins of the government for a third time tomorrow, senior Congress leader Oommen Chandy will be sworn in as the next Kerala Chief Minister on May 18 to head the UDF ministry.

Nation page: Congress warms up to Jaya AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa leaves after meeting TN Governor Surjit Singh Barnala in Chennai. — PTI

Monsoon to hit Kerala by May 31
New Delhi, May 15
The monsoon is likely to keep its date with Kerala bringing showers to the mainland by May 31, which has raised hopes for a normal season. The weather office has forecast normal rainfall for the second consecutive year and farmers are looking forward for a steady progress of the season that could help them have a bumper crop.

Morning in police station turns musical with all notes classical
* The dilapidated Darbar hall of Quila Sarai in Sultanpur Lodhi reclaims its musical legacy
Sultanpur Lodhi, May 15
On a Sunday morning, the Darbar hall inside the police station reverberates with musical notes of the Rebab, Taus and Raga Asavari. For an auspicious beginning, Bhai Gurcharan Singh Ragi, 96, eleventh generation exponent of Gurbani kirtan, delivers the first pure note.

Bhai Baldeep Singh initiates students in the nuances of Gurmat Sangeet. A hand crafted Rebab made by Bhaiji is being played by one of the disciples. Photo: Antonio Dolce

IMF chief held for rape bid on hotel maid Accused, a possible French presidential contender, removed from aircraft en route Paris New York/Washington, May 15 IMF chief and possible French presidential contender Dominique Strauss-Kahn was arrested and charged with an alleged sexual assault, including an attempted rape, on a hotel maid in New York City, the police said on Sunday. Dominique Strauss-Kahn