Mary Kom, Sarita Devi in semis

 Mary Kom, Sarita Devi  in semis-Five time World Champion M C Mary Kom and former World Champion L Sarita Devi stormed into the semifinal round of the 12th Senior National Women Boxing Championships being played in Bhopal. M C Mary Kom thrashed her opponent P Nirosha of Andhra Pradesh 17-0. L Sarita Devi defeated Vanlal Duati of Mizoram 26-12 in her quarter final bout. Dolly Singh, Pinky Jangra, Pwilao Basumatari, Pavitra, Mandakini Chann, Aruna Mishra, Heena Tokas, Arensangla and Leishangthem Jamuna Devi have also entered in the semifinal round registering victories over their respective opponents. Semi final bouts will be played tomorrow.

Maruti Workers sit-in strike enters 8th day

Defying the high court's orders, workers continued their sit-in strike on the premises of Maruti Suzuki India's Manesar plant for the eighth consecutive day on Friday, with production activities at a complete standstill.

The strike by workers at Suzuki Powertrain India Ltd (SPIL) in support of their colleagues at the Manesar plant has made the situation even more precarious for the Maruti Suzuki India management.

The company has decided to stop production at its main factory in Gurgaon on Friday and Saturday on account of a severe shortage of engines and transmissions due to the strike at SPIL.

Workers at Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL) have also resorted to a strike to press their colleagues' demands.