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Finance Minister has done an admirable job: PM
2:32 New Delhi, July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh hailed the Union Budget 2009-10, which was presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on the floor of the Parliament on Monday. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 980
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Murdered British teenager’s body shifted to Mumbai
1:34 Mumbai, March 27(ANI): The body of British teenager Scarlett Keeling who was allegedly raped and killed in Goa has been shifted to Mumbai. The body is likely to be flown to London on March 30. Fiona MacKeown, Scarlett ‘s mother of took charge of the body after signing the necessary documents. While speaking to the media Fiona said she would make sure that the investigations continue despite the alleged resistance from the Indian home ministry of her return to Goa. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 1345
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Epic Mughal romance inspires Indian film maker.
1:50 Mumbai, 20 Dec (ANI): After flooring critics and audiences alike, with groundbreaking films like Lagaan and Swades, Oscar nominated director Ashutosh Gowariker, is ready to add yet another feather to his cap with the historic epic 'Jodhaa Akbar'. The flick is about the romance between Mughal emperor Akbar and his Hindu wife Jodhaa. In-depth research of almost three years went behind the making of the film on the part of the director, who says that 'Jodhaa Akbar' was difficult for him as this was his first attempt at making a romantic film. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 1342
Do not politicise meetings with saints, Rudy requests media
1:7 New Delhi, September 29 (ANI): While addressing a press conference on Monday, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, spokesperson of India's main opposition, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) asked the media not to politicise its senior leader and Leader of Opposition, Lal Krishna Advani's desire to retire from politics. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 768
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Demand for Eco-Friendly Idols increase ahead of Diwali
1:14 Allahabad/Amritsar, November 4 (ANI): As Diwali, the festival of lights, nears, the demand for eco friendly idols of Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi and edible toys made of sugar have increased in many parts of country. A Research Institute in Allahabad, engaged in making idols from two years, has experienced an increase in orders this year owing to the fact that there are no harmful chemicals added to these idols. Meanwhile, the edible toys made of sugar are also in great demand this year. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 490
Adolescent girls in India are most vulnerable: Report
2:48 New Delhi, February 26 (ANI): With the highest adolescent population in India, the real challenge for the nation is to provide nutritional, health and educational needs of this segment of the population, particularly girls, according to the recent report released by UNICEF. The report 'Adolescence: Age of opportunities' was released in New Delhi on Friday. Member of Parliament Naveen Jindal, Representative of UNICEF India Karin Hulshof, and Secretary of Ministry of Women and Child Development D. K. Sikri, attended the release of the report. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 646
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Breakthrough in Rahul's stone-pelting incident
1:10 Haryana, 16 September (ANI): Police investigating into the stone-pelting incident on the train in which Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi was travelling on Wednesday said that they have found a breakthrough and would soon be able to nab the culprits. Rahul, owing to the government's austerity drive, took the train while returning from Ludhiana where he went to attend a party youth workshop. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 772
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Air India pilots strike enters fifth day, passengers face the brunt
1:46 Mumbai/New Delhi, May 01 (ANI): Passengers' continued to face the brunt as the ongoing strike by Air India pilots entered its fifth day on Sunday. This strike had resulted in cancellation of several flights, leaving passengers stranded at airports. The government on its part is talking tough, ruling out any talks with the striking pilots unless they called off their agitation. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 400
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Sonia Gandhi visits her constituency Rae Bareilly
1:32 Rae Bareilly, June 12 (ANI): Congress party president Sonia Gandhi and her daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Gandhi's parliamentary constituency Rae Bareilly on Thursday. This was their first visit to the constituency after last month's general elections. Priyanka Vadra gave full credit to her mother for executing mass developmental projects in the region. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 1152
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World Cup 2011: Playing in subcontinent is a pleasure: Matt Prior
1:58 Nagpur, February 20 (ANI): England is all geared up for the world cup. They are not bowed down by the pressure of the tourney, but seem to enjoy playing in the Indian subcontinent, where cricket is no less than a religion. Addressing a new conference in Nagpur on Sunday, member of the England player Matt Prior said that the subcontinent is a special place to play cricket as fans come out in thousands to support their favourite team. England is going to fight against Netherlands on February 22 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium of Nagpur. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 455
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International airport in Kushinagar to come up soon
1:50 Kushinagar, May 30 (ANI): An international airport is soon to come up in Kushinagar, the destination of Buddha’s 'Parinirvana' or final salvation, where Buddha breathed his last. The place is connected by road only. Although it has an airstrip, it is not enough to meet increasing volume of tourists from across the world. The government has hence taken a decision to develop an international airport in the city. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 10842
John Abraham launches Mumbai Marathon's official anthem
1:54 Mumbai, December 23 (ANI):Bollywood actor John Abraham,envied by all for his physique, launched the first official anthem for the Mumbai Marathon in Mumbai. The Mumbai Marathon,running into its eighth edition, would be held on January 16, 2011. It is for the first time that an official anthem is being released for the Marathon.After releasing the anthem, John, who is also the brand ambassador of the Mumbai Marathon 2011, said that the marathon is a great step towards inculcating fitness amongst Mumbai residents. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 490
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Hrithik's date with fans at Delhi airport
1:7 New Delhi, December 01 (ANI): Bollywood hunk Hrithik Roshan seems to be enjoying every bit of his stardom. This was evident when he was recently in the capital to attend actor Arjun Rampal's birthday bash in the capital. While returning to Mumbai the next day, Hrithik was stuck at the Delhi airport for over seven hours. Sources say, Hrithik was stuck at the Delhi airport as his flight was delayed by seven hours. He had no other option but to remain in the VIP lounge of the airport. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 483
Drought forces villagers in Jharkhand to migrate
1:4 Latehar, July 26 (ANI): Prolonged spell of drought-like situation has forced people of Latehar district in Jharkhand to migrate to other parts, in order to earn their daily livelihood. Many villagers are migrating to nearby districts due to absence of work as all agricultural activities have come to a standstill. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 785
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BJP vows to stop controversial Ram Setu project
1:26 Aurangabad/ New Delhi, April 20 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday vowed to stop a controversial project to carve a shipping channel in seas off India's south coast, if voted to power. Religious groups say that the project will destroy a mythical bridge of sand made by Hindu god, Lord Ram. Meanwhile, in a move that could boost the BJP's prospects in Darjeeling, an ethnic group-Gorkha Janmukti Morcha, fighting for separate statehood, pledged support to the BJP. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 1275
Protests continue in Egypt even after Mubarak sacks cabinet
1:30 Cairo, January 29 (ANI): The unrest in Egypt further intensified even though President Hosni Mubarak sacked his cabinet promising new government by Saturday. However, protestors who are demanding nothing less than the President's resignation, were back at Tahrir Square in Cairo shortly before midnight, within hours of his announcement. Consequently, Egyptian troops moved in to clear protesters. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 380
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World Cup 2011: Politicians hail Team India's World Cup victory
1:47 Mumbai, April 3 (ANI): When everyone in India is celebrating the Cricket World Cup victory, how can our politicians lag behind. Many leaders who went to Mumbai to watch the match hailed the team's win on Saturday. Minister of State of Commerce and Industry, Jyotiraditya Scindia was ecstatic after seeing the high voltage match between the two Asian giants. Other prominent politicians who were seen leaving the stadium included New and Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah and senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 528
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Katrina Kaif delighted with New York’s success
1:17 Mumbai, July 12 (ANI): Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif is over the moon with the success of her latest movie, 'New York'. She shared her ecstasy on the occasion of launch of a jewellery range in Mumbai on Saturday. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 775
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Now tomatoes bring tears for common man
1:11 New Delhi, December 23 (ANI): Even as citizens are yet to come to terms with skyrocketing prices of onion, tomato prices have shot up across cities by almost Rs 10-15, currently selling at RS 45-55 a kg. Retail prices of tomato, which would generally be available for single-digit figure during the winter season, have shot through the roof upsetting the common man's budget. According to trade sources, prices have soared in the national capital due to supply crunch and export of the item to Pakistan. Another factor causing short supply was damage to the crop due to un-seasonal rains in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam and Gujarat's Ahmedabad regions. These are the areas from where bulk supply of tomato comes to the capital. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 542
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Political parties involve look alikes in their campaign
1:28 Raipur, April 9 (ANI): India's main opposition party, the Bharatiya Janata party has roped in celebrity look alikes to campaign for the coming elections in Raipur. The look alikes of Bollywood stars such as Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Ajay Devgan and cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Virendra Sehwag are all enthralling the voters for BJP candidate Ramesh Bais from Raipur. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 1122
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