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The head of Italian defence group Finmeccanica is arrested on charges of bribery over the sale of helicopters to the Indian government, International Olympic Committee drops the sport of wrestling from the 2020 Olympics, the family of Afzal Guru, who was executed for his role in the 2001 Parliament attack case, have been allowed to visit Tihar jail to see his grave and bollywood yesteryear big-wig Shatrughan Sinha addresses Rani Mukerji as Rani Chopra! Here are some of the most read stories on hindustantimes.com.

The head of Italian defence group Finmeccanica is arrested on charges of bribery over the sale of helicopters to the Indian government, International Olympic Committee drops the sport of wrestling from the 2020 Olympics, the family of Afzal Guru, who was executed for his role in the 2001 Parliament attack case, have been allowed to visit Tihar jail to see his grave and bollywood yesteryear big-wig Shatrughan Sinha addresses Rani Mukerji as Rani Chopra! Here are some of the most read stories on hindustantimes.com.

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Bribes alleged in India defence deal, Italy firm chief held
The head of Italian defence group Finmeccanica was arrested today in a corruption probe centred on the sale of helicopters to the Indian government. Read more

IOC drops wrestling from 2020 Olympics: reports
In a surprise move, the IOC executive board decided to retain modern pentathlon - the sport considered most at risk - and remove wrestling instead, an official said on condition of anonymity. Read more

Afzal's family to be allowed in Tihar: Home Secretary
The family of Afzal Guru, who was hanged last week for his role in the 2001 Parliament attack case. Read more

Shatrughan Sinha addresses Rani Mukerji as Rani Chopra
Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha made a major blooper at the unveiling of late filmmaker Yash Chopra's statue on Monday, when he referred to Rani Mukerji as Rani Chopra! Read more