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Farmers protest mars Sonia Gandhi s rally
1:21 New Delhi, October 5 (ANI): Indian farmers angry over poor compensation for farmland disrupted Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's speech in New Delhi on Saturday. The incident came a day after Tata Motors decided to move its small car factory out of West Bengal. Peasants began to shout slogans as Sonia Gandhi was referring to the steps taken by the ruling party to alleviate the sufferings of the farming community. Gandhi continued her speech amidst uproarious scenes that lasted for some time. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1285
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43 people killed in a bus accident in Himachal Pradesh
1:43 Kufri, November 4 (ANI): At least 43 people were killed and six injured as a private commuter bus plunged into a 150 meters deep gorge near Kufri in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday. About 49 people were traveling in the bus headed for the state capital, Shimla. The six injured have been admitted to a local medical college. The police and other forces have been rushed to the site. The teams of ITBP and Army Training Command of Shimla are carrying out rescue work. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1285
Tata Motors to shut 2 plants for 6 days
1:26 Pune/Lucknow, November 9 (ANI): Small scale industry workers in Pune on Saturday lamented dull prospects due the cost cutting measures of Tata Motors. Tata Motors Ltd, India's largest vehicle maker, is closing two of its commercial vehicle plants for six days later this month to avoid inventory build up, a spokesman for the company said on Friday. Its commercial vehicle plant in Pune will be shut from Nov. 21-26, while its commercial vehicle plant in Lucknow will be shut from Nov.10-15. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1285
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Muslims in India offer prayers on Eid-Ul-Adha
1:51 Kalyan/New Delhi, December 9 (ANI): Muslims all over India celebrated Eid-ul-Adha on Tuesday, which marks the end of pilgrimage to the Muslim holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Muslims in Kalyan city of Maharashtra gathered at mosques early in the morning and offered prayers. Meanwhile, Muslims in national capital New Delhi thronged the historic Jama Masjid to offer prayers. The festival was celebrated at low key at Batla house where the Muslim youths said the incident in Mumbai had a big impact on them. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1285
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Pak PM sees ties with India normalising over time
2:35 Islamabad, December 14 (ANI): Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said on Saturday said that International diplomacy was defusing tension with India after the militant attack on Mumbai, and action against militant groups should reassure New Delhi. The United States has been at the forefront of the intense diplomatic efforts to stop the tension. Gilani said Pakistan was taking its own action against groups and people put on a U.N. terrorist list. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1285
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Prime Ministers wife releases Khushwant Singhs book
1:4 New Delhi, December 21 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur on Saturday released writer Khushwant Singh's English rendering of Sikh hymns in New Delhi. The book “Songs of the Gurus” is a compilation of Gurubanis, or Sikh religious verses. Khushwant Singh said that it was a compilation of his old translations. Khushwant Singh is a renowned Indian novelist, journalist and historian, acclaimed for his sarcastic writing. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1285
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Annual Baba Farid fair,perfect example of religious tolerance
1:52 Faridkot,October 12 (ANI): Hazrat Baba Fariduddin Ganjshakar commonly known, as baba farid was a Muslim Sufi saint born in 1188.He was among the prominent Chishti Sufis of north India and is considered one of the pivotal saints of the Punjab region.He is regarded as the prime mystic poet of Punjabi language and his dohas a genre of poetry are quoted by the founder of Sikh religion Guru Nanak in the holy book of the Sikhs, Guru Granth Sahib. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1285
Cast, crew of 'Phas Gaya Re Obama' at film’s first screening
1:21 Mumbai, December 03 (ANI): The star cast of 'Phas Gaya Re Obama' recently attended the first screening of their film at India's entertainment capital Mumbai. Speaking to mediapersons, actor Rajat Kapoor, who is playing one of the lead roles in the movie, said the film is very entertaining. Actress Neha Dhupia, who plays a bandit in the movie, hoped the audience liked her work. Phas Gaye Re Obama', directed by Subhash Kapoor and hits the theaters today, is a comedy film set against the backdrop of global recession. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1285
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Heavy security in Nairobi, as opposition prepares a rally
2:38 Nairobi/ US State 3 Jan (ANI) : Tensions are high in Nairobi as opposition leader Raila Odinga who vowed to defy police and hold a rally on the 3 of January. This convention comes forward to demand Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki to quit over a disputed election, which has sparked violence that has killed more than 300 people. US state department’s spokesman Sean McCormack, on the 2nd of January told reporters that Condoleezza Rice had already spoken to Odinga by telephone and that a call to Kibaki was being scheduled. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1284
Political parties across India slam MNS
2:45 Ranchi/Patna/Mumbai, Feb 7 (ANI): Political parties across India on February 6th condemned the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena’s agitation against north Indian immigrants in western Mumbai. Chandrababu Naidu, chief of southern regional Telugu Desam Party and a leader of the India's third front - the United National Progressive Alliance or UNPA, said that the MNS agitation was deplorable. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1284
Sachin unveils name and logo of Mumbai IPL Team
2:4 Mumbai/Bangalore, Mar 9 (ANI): Legendry Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar unveiled the name and logo of the Mumbai franchisee of the Indian Cricket League or IPL in Mumbai on March 8 and the team would now be known as ‘Mumbai Indians’. Unveiling the name and logo of the team, master blaster Tendulkar said that all the teams in the premier league were evenly matched. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1284
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After Ranbir, Bipasha eyes Neil Nitin Mukesh
1:14 New Delhi, Mar 28(ANI): Dating younger men seems to very much in vogue among bollywood actresses. Earlier Dimple Kapadia attempted the dare pair with Akshaye Khanna in Dil Chahta Hai, Saif Ali Khan in Being Cyrus. It's now Bipasha Basu who's attempting to pair with Ranbir Kapoor and Neil Nitin Mukesh in two of her forthcoming films of 2007. Ranbir's is her co-star in Siddharth Anand's Bachna Ae Haseenon and its Neil in new-director Jehangir Surti's Freeze. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1284
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RP Singh dropped, Pathan to play in final Test
1:30 Ahmedabad, April 6(ANI): After the humiliating defeat at Motera and Tendulkar being ruled out of the final Test against the Proteas due to injury, National Selectors seemed to have had a tough time in declaring the Indian Squad for the Kanpur Test. Pacer Munaf Patel was on Sunday included in the Indian team while RP Singh was dropped after his performance in Ahmedabad failed to impress the selectors. Ishant Sharma was declared fit and has been included in the Test squad. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1284
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EU advises Pakistan against talks with Al Qaeda
1:36 Islamabad, Apr 23(ANI): Javier Solana, Foreign Policy Chief of the European Union's said Pakistan should resist talking with Al Qaeda in its efforts to quell militancy in tribal areas bordering Afghanistan. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, Solana said Al Qaeda leaders were operating outside Pakistan's law and constitution. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, however said the government wanted to give dialogue a full chance. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1284
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Sonia Gandhi pays a visit to terror hit areas of Jaipur
1:36 Jaipur, May 15(ANI): Two days after serial blasts ripped through Jaipur, president of ruling Congress party, Sonia Gandhi along with Home Minsiter Shivraj Patil, visited the violence torn area to take stock of the situation on Thursday, May 15. Patil said he was in constant touch with Home Ministry officials in Delhi and also with Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and had assured her of all help from the Centre. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1284
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Indian traffic cop dances to control traffic
1:23 Patna, June 3(ANI): Amidst busy traffic that is always in a hurry…stands out traffic policeman Prem Kumar Singh. Singh is also own as the dancing cop for his swaying and swinging actions as he guides the traffic in Patna. Standing at one of the busiest intersections in the city, this dancing cop moves his hands in a rhythmic style as he directs the traffic. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1284
Lao Prez visits India to enhance bilateral ties
2:11 New Delhi, August 27 (ANI): President of Lao People's Democratic Republic is on a five day visit to India to strengthen bilateral ties.Choummaly Sayasone was accorded a ceremonial reception by Indian President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Wednesday. The visit by Lao President comes after a span of 33 years, the last one being in 1975. Sayasone said that he saw an opportunity to further strengthen the relations between the two countries. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1284
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Clash between two religious communities in Orissa
0:56 Jeypore, August 31 (ANI): Fresh incident of religious violence rocked Orissa on Saturday. Trouble started in Jeypore town of Koraput district in the state, over a graffiti written on the walls of a college, resulting in clashes between two groups of students. Later, tension spilled over to the town with large number of protesters marching towards a 125-year-old church in the town. Police resorted to firing tear gas and baton charging to disperse the mob of angry protesters. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1284
Afghan governor dies in blast near Kabul
1:26 Paghman, September 13 (ANI): An Afghan provincial governor, who was also a former cabinet minister, was among four people killed in an apparent Taliban suicide bomb attack near Kabul on Saturday. Logar province governor, Abdullah Wardak, who fought alongside U.S. troops during the overthrow of the Taliban in 2001, died on a dirt road outside his home in Paghman. Police gave varying accounts of the attack. Ayub Salangi, Kabul Provincial Police Chief said the blast was controlled by remote. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1284
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India boosts liquidity into its mutual-funds industry
1:34 New Delhi/ Mumbai, October 15 (ANI): India pumped liquidity into its markets and took measures aimed at helping its $106 billion mutual-funds industry on Tuesday as its rupee and stocks rallied after governments worldwide moved to restore confidence in the financial sector. Reserve Bank of India governor Duvvuri Subbarao said that the market situation was under control but did not comment on what more measures might come. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1284
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