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Karnataka on high alert
1:3 Bangalore, December 29 (ANI): Karnataka has been put on high alert following an intelligence input about capital Bangalore being under terror threat. Following a high-level meeting between the Chief Minister of the state B. S. Yeddyurappa and senior police officials, elaborate security arrangements have been put in place in time for New Year's Eve. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 310
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India develops unique aerostat mechanism
1:29 Agra, December 29 (ANI): Boosting the country's surveillance capacity, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled its indigenously designed and developed aerostat system in Agra on Tuesday. The state-of-the-art security gadget is capable of carrying electro-optic payloads for surveillance. To enhance the efficiency of the aerostat, the system has been loaded with integrated balloons systems, ground-based command and control systems, and modern payloads. The payload also carries a thermal camera for surveillance during night and in low visibility condition. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 558
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Security stepped up in Mumbai ahead of New Year
2:14 Mumbai, December 29 (ANI): Concerned with intelligence reports claiming that militants have entered India's financial capital to disrupt the festive season, Mumbai Police beefed up security to prevent any eventuality. The city was turned into a fortress, with police officials tightening security through stringent checks. Several CCTV cameras have also been specially installed at busy traffic intersections and key strategic locations in Mumbai. Speaking to reporters, Rajnish Sethi, Joint Commissioner (Law and Order) of Mumbai Police, said all officials, including senior officers would be out in full force on New Year's Eve as a precautionary measure. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 519
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Vigilance stepped up along Kashmir border
1:36 Poonch, December 29 (ANI): Security forces have increased vigilance along the LoC in Kashmir to check infiltration attempts from across the border before snow falls. The Indian Army has stepped up patrolling along the fence and has equipped its units with high-tech devices like powerful night-vision goggles to check any attempts by Pakistan-based militants to sneak in. Officials say Pakistan-based militant groups have stepped up infiltration into Kashmir across the LoC before winter snow blocks the high Himalayan mountain passes. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 519
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Naxalism is a big threat to peace of country: Pranab
1:1 New Delhi, December 29 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday expressed concern over the spread of Naxalism and said that it was the biggest threat to the country's peace and security. He urged the security forces to exercise restraint while dealing with such situations. He also said that the government had deployed about 60,000 CRPF personnel to fight Maoists in various States. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 436
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India lacks good tennis coaches: Somdev
1:2 Agartala, December 29 (ANI): At an interaction with young tennis enthusiasts, tennis sensation Somdev Devvarman on Tuesday said the country lacks good coaches to groom abundant young talent. The 25-year-old Devvarman belongs to Tripura's erstwhile royal family. Devvarman became the first Indian to win gold in the men's singles tennis at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 653
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Security forces kill two Maoists in Orissa
1:14 Orissa, December 29 (ANI): Acting on a tip, Orissa police along with CRPF killed two Maoists in a densely forested region of Bargarh district of state on Tuesday. The rebels were killed in a heavy exchange of fire after security forces busted their hideout. Superintendent of Police of Bargarh, Surya Thankapan said that no security officials had been injured in the shootout. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 491
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Airlines capitalize on Gujjar agitation
1:51 Jaipur, December 29 (ANI): : Domestic airlines announced steep hike in the fares for the flights to and from Rajasthan, as the stir by the members of Gujjar community seeking caste classification and reservation have blocked road and rail transport in the region. Speaking to media persons in Jaipur on Tuesday travel agents opined that the airlines have literally capitalized on the road and rail blockade and also the minimum number of flights touching Jaipur. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 448
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Gujjar stir continues, tourists face the brunt
1:27 Rajasthan, December 29 (ANI): Gujjar community continued its protest movement for the tenth consecutive day on Wednesday in Rajasthan, demanding five percent quotas in government jobs and educational institutions. Tourists are suffering great difficulties as Gujjars have intensified protest movement and both rail and road transports have been severely affected. Meanwhile, Umrao Singh, leader of Gujjar community of Dausa district said that Gujjars would continue their movement until the government will come on decision table. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 461
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Milk price rises in Gujarat
1:50 Surat, December 29 (ANI): After vegetables, now milk will also pinch consumers, as Gujarat's largest milk producer, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) marketing dairy products under the brand 'Amul' announced price hike on Wednesday. Jayesh Desai, Managing Director of Surat Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union Limited (SUMUL), which gets its milk supply from Amul, said that the prices has been increased from one to two rupee per litre. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 499
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Cold wave unabated in valley
1:24 Srinagar, December 29 (ANI): As biting cold wave sweeps Jammu and Kashmir, tourists are enjoying the view of partially frozen Dal Lake. Temperature has dipped six degrees below freezing point in Srinagar and district snow control rooms are expecting snowfall in the region in the next two days. Locals are eagerly waiting for the snowfall, as the extending dry period results in cold-related diseases among children and the elderly, and also means a tough season ahead for agriculture and horticulture sectors. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 422
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Juvenile Maoist trainee surrenders in Orissa
2:17 Orissa, December 29 (ANI): Twelve year old juvenile surrendered herself to police in Raygada district of Orissa on Tuesday after she ran off from a Maoist camp. The Maoists had kidnapped Rajani Muda Majhi and were training her in military skills for the past few months until she ran away with the help of her parents and reached her home village, Ghataguda. Superintendent of Police of Raygada Anup Krishna while giving details on the surrendered juvenile maoist trainee said that recruitment of juveniles is a disturbing trend practiced by the Maoists. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 492
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Mallika Sherawat's cold vibes with B-town beauties
1:8 New Delhi, December 28 (ANI): Though she has suffered a set back with her latest ventures, but that has not stopped her from throwing her wait around. We are talking about none other than Mallika Sherawat. Her last films Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam, Fauj Main Mauj and Hisss, could not fare at the box office but she has still having highhanded attitude. Among many who bore the burnt was Kangana Ranaut; the two actresses are co-stars in 'Dhamaal 2'. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 467
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Village council election and Maoist fear in J'khand hits tourism
1:36 Jharkhand, December 28 (ANI): The ongoing village council election and looming fear of Maoists in Ghatshila town of Jharkhand hit tourism sector. Ghatshila located on the banks of River Subarnarekha is known for its scenic beauty and was a major tourist spot. Most of the tourists used to arrive from neighbouring state of West Bengal. According to locals, the tourism business is getting affected due to the ongoing village body polls in Jharkhand, which comes with a fear of violence attached with it. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 440
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Gujarat Chief slams PM over India's solar woes
2:21 Ahmedabad, December 28 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, urged Indian Prime Minister to tap the huge solar energy potential of the country and use it for the country's development. While interacting with the students of IIM-A in Ahmedabad on Monday, Modi said that Gujarat has huge scope for utilizing solar energy. Accusing the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of not responding to a letter he wrote to launch a Solar Movement, he said India should follow the examples of its neighbouring countries. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 419
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Authority would be formed to protect endangered reptiles
2:1 Chennai, December 28 (ANI): Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh, on Monday said that his ministry would do everything to protect the 'ghadiyal', a critically endangered, indigenous sub-species of the crocodile family. On a visit to the famous Crocodile Bank in Tamil Nadu, Ramesh announced that an authority would be formed to conserve the reptile. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 461
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Digvijay Singh lashes out at RSS
2:20 Mumbai, December 28 (ANI): Congress Party General Secretary Digvijay Singh lashed out at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-wing Hindu outfit saying that RSS leaders are involved in various conspiracies. While interacting media persons on the sidelines of a function in Mumbai on Monday, Singh said that Swami Asimanand is the man who has plotted all the conspiracies and they were executed with active support of the Gujarat government. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 517
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Kuchipudi dancers create world record
0:46 Hyderabad, December 28 (ANI): Over 2,800 Kuchipudi dancers created a world record in Hyderabad on Monday for the assembly of the largest number of such artistes performing at a time. Witnessed by President Pratibha Devisingh Patil and state Chief Minister Kiran Reddy, the venue was packed with cheering spectators. A representative of the Guinness Book of World Records present at the venue announced the new Guinness World record for the largest Kuchipudi dance, and presented the certificate. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 679
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J'khand police launch campaign to counter Maoist influence
1:59 Gumla, December 28 (ANI): Local police of Gumla district of Jharkhand started an anti Maoist awareness campaign with the motive to inform people about the real face of Maoism. From the medium of street play, police tried to portray the real picture in front of the villagers. Locals said that they came to know about the real actual of Maoists. Villagers also took active part in the campaign. The play portrayed how Maoists mislead innocent villagers and target them to get involve into Maoist activities. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 470
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Rani, Vidya promote 'No One Killed Jessica'
1:45 Kolkata, December 28 (ANI): Promoting their upcoming movie 'No One Killed Jessica' in Kolkata on Monday, Bollywood actresses Rani Mukherjee and Vidya Balan expressed confidence that the potboiler would thrill audiences. Directed by Rajkumar Gupta, the film is based on the true high-profile murder of model Jessica Lall in New Delhi. Lauding the role of the media in bringing justice for Lall, Rani said she was proud to play the character of a crime reporter in the movie. Reflecting on the spontaneous movement fuelled by the masses, Vidya said the movie would capture the sentiments and the passion displayed by the activists in the case. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 545
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