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U'khand Govt. to host reception for team India if it wins WC
1:19 Chandigarh/ Dehradun, April 01 (ANI): Uttarakhand Government has proposed to host a state reception for the Indian cricket team if it wins the World Cup. Uttarakhand chief Ramesh Pokhriyal on Thursday said that the proposal is mooted by his Sports Minister Rajendra Bhandari to invite and felicitate the players of Indian cricket team, after they vanquish Sri Lanka in the ensuing finals of ICC World Cup-2011, to be played at Mumbai on Saturday. Addressing the media, he also congratulated the men in blue for their dramatic win over the archrival Pakistan in the semi-final played at Mohali on Wednesday. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 410
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Akshay Kumar celebrates his 40th Birthday
1:39 New Delhi, March 30(ANI): Akshay Kumar, one of Bollywood’s highly acclaimed actors celebrates his 40th Birthday on March 30. Akshay made his debut with the film Saugandh in 1991, which went unnoticed. His first major hit was a thriller film Khiladi, which was followed by other successful action films, Main Khiladi Tu Anari and Mohra. All these achievements, promoted Kumar as one of the most successful actors of the fraternity. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1150
Greater Noida stir: Rita Bahuguna arrested for second time
2:2 Lucknow, May 12 (ANI): Farmers' protest in greater Noida further intensified today after Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi was arrested for the second time by state police after she tried to block the road leading to the Vidhan Sabha. Congress party workers accompanying her were roughed up by the police after they tried to enforce a 'Chakka Jam' in the area. Joshi was earlier arrested last night along with Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi following Rahul's visit to Greater Noida's Bhatta Parsual village to support the agitating farmers. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 345
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PM welcomes Brazilian and South African Presidents
1:1 New Delhi, October 15 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday welcomed South African President Kgalema Motlanthe and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who are in New Delhi to take part in the third India, Brazil and South Africa or IBSA Summit. The IBSA Summit, which commences from Wednesday, will focus on firming up trilateral cooperation on global issues like terrorism, multilateral trade negotiations, inclusive development and food and energy security. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1158
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Dal Lake restoration work resumes, people rejoice
1:20 Srinagar, October 22 (ANI): Dal Lake cleaning and beautification work resumed from last 15 days, after three months of strenuous curfews and stringent security restrictions in Srinagar. Almost 500 canals have been cleaned till now. The government looked into the situation and started Crash Course Drive, a double shift operation where all manpower and machines have been put to work. People are happy that the work has been resumed, as tourists would start coming to see the natural beauty. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 554
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Punishment meted to Pakistan players harsh: Azharuddin
1:10 Aligarh, March 15 (ANI): Talking to media in a horse show in Aligarh, Mohammad Azharuddin, former Indian cricket skipper and lawmaker of Congress party, on Sunday said that punishment meted out to Pakistan players was harsh. Azharuddin was himself banned for life by the Indian cricket board for his alleged involvement in the 2000 match-fixing scandal. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 754
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Munde withdraws resignation as BJP general secretary
1:41 New Delhi, April 22(ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde on April 22 withdrew his resignation as general secretary. Munde said that he has been with the BJP for the last 30 years and would stay in the party. Munde met senior BJP leader L K Advani today to sort out his differences. Party President Rajnath Singh, said after a meeting of the BJP parliamentary party that the crisis in its Maharashtra unit would be resolved amicably. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1362
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Konda Reddy community in Orissa demand ST status
1:45 Malkangiri,May 10(ANI):Tribals of the Konda Reddy community in the Maoist-infested Malkangiri district of Orissa on Monday demanded Scheduled Tribe (ST) status from the state government Scores of Konda Reddy tribals residing in Paplur village in the region took out a protest demanding the ST status.According to them due to the lack of ST status, they are deprived from all kind of facilities like health, education, etc. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 785
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Models showcase western wear at a Blenders Pride Collection
1:22 Mumbai,September 04 (ANI):Fashion designer Surily Goel showcased her latest western wear collection inspired from the theme of Jungle Safari,at Mumbai on Friday.Goel presented her designs as a part of the fashion extravaganza Blenders Pride Collection.The designer said that her collections portray a chic look experimented with subtle colours.Amrita Arora,the Bollywood actress,who walked the ramp for Goel,said that she loved the collection and was pleased to model for the designer.Bollywood actors like Shilpa Shetty and Malaika Arora Khan were also seen attending the show. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1237
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Fire at Nashik warehouse,goods worth millions destroyed
1:6 Nashik,April 15(ANI):In yet another fire incident,goods worth millions of rupees were destroyed in a fire that broke out in Berger Paint's warehouse in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Thursday.15 fire-fighting tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flames.Presence of oil based paints in the ware house fueled the fire.The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.The firemen struggled for two hours before they could bring it under control. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 894
India, Africa must be on UN Security Council: Rwanda
1:4 New Delhi, January 20 (ANI): Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Monday termed exclusion of India and Africa from the United Nations' Security Council as 'absurd'. Kagame was speaking at the India-Africa Partnership Summit at New Delhi on Monday. Stressing on the need to build strong business ties, he said that the East African market offered enormous investment opportunities in the priority sectors like health, IT, energy, infrastructure agriculture and financial services. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1204
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Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai and Puri
2:54 Maharashtra/ Puri, August 23 (ANI): Ganesha Chathurti celebrations started across the country on Sunday.Devoted to Lord Ganesha,various communities hold pujas that last for over a week.At the end of the pujas,the idol is immersed in the nearest sources of water.At Wadala in Mumbai,a community Ganesha Puja has been organised where the worshipped idol is believed to be the richest ever Ganesha.The Puja pandal under the banner of Gowd Saraswat Brahmin Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samiti has been organised by GSB Seva Mandal. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1151
Lalu to stall Women's Bill in Parliament
1:50 Bihar/New Delhi,March 14(ANI):Hardening his stand over the Women's Reservation Bill,Lalu Prasad Yadav,chief of Rashtriya Janata Dal,on Saturday vowed to stall the bill in the Lok Sabha,in its present form.Meanwhile LJP leader Ram Vilas Paswan suggested that the Lok Sabha seats should be increased by a third to accommodate the women candidates and the delimitation of constituencies can then be taken up to reserve seats for backward castes and minorities. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 754
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Rajani Goes Animated!
1:22 New Delhi, Dec 17(ANI): The ‘Sultan’ of the Tamil film industry, Rajanikanth is all set to feature in a 3-D animated film titled ‘Sultan – The Warrior’. Slated to release in December next year the action-adventure flick will feature Rajani as a mythological, hero with a larger than life image. The action sequences of the movie will be directed by a Hollywood stunt master. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1212
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Heat wave grips north India, tourists troubled
1:57 Pune/Chandigarh, May 19 (ANI): Rising mercury levels in northern India are proving to be a major let-down for the tourism industry. In the last two days, many places in the region recorded temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. The temperature in Chandigarh peaked to 40.9 degree Celsius on Tuesday. According to the Meteorological Department, in Pune, the heat wave is a result of the prevailing pre-monsoon conditions in the country. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 320
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Rajnikanth-Aishwarya starrer Robot gets bumper opening
1:57 Chennai,October 02 (ANI): The most touted and much awaited Robot,starring south sensation Rajnikanth and beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, hit the theatres on Friday.And as expected,the movie, named Endhiran in Tamil,opened with a thronging response by cine freaks in Tamil Nadu.The owners of the cinema halls and multiplexes are left with no more tickets and are glad that their dormant business has suddenly taken a twist with this movie. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 602
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Revert back to ballot paper if need to be: Yechury
1:53 New Delhi/ Patna, July 6 (ANI): Sitaram Yechury, senior leader and politburo member of Communist Party of India (CPI - M), has supported India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) concerns over the unreliability of the electronic voting machines. He said that if the need be, the country should revert back to ballot paper, so that the records could be maintained. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 997
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Aamir receives special Dinanath Mangeshkar Award
1:7 Mumbai, Apr 25(ANI): Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar bestowed ‘Dinanath Mangeshkar Award’ to Aamir Khan for his dedicated contribution to Indian film industry on April 24 in Mumbai. The award was given in honour of her father, actor-singer Dinanath Mangeshkar, on his 66th death anniversary. Aamir Khan was thrilled to receive the coveted award. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1086
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Cleanliness drive to rid Srinagar of polythene menace
1:13 Srinagar, April 20 (ANI): The municipal corporation of Srinagar city in Kashmir, in association with the Trader's Federation,has launched a massive cleaning drive to make the city free of polythene.The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) joined the civilians in their endeavor to rid the city of the rampant menace of polythene, starting their campaign by collecting polythene bags from world famous Dal Lake. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 904
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Security tightened in New Delhi ahead of Republic Day
0:54 New Delhi, January23 (ANI): Indian capital New Delhi was turned into a fortress on Friday with policemen standing guard in every area of the city. The arrangements have been put up for the full dress rehearsal of the country's Republic Day function, where India will showcase its military might. Police officials are on a high alert following the numerous terror attacks in India, especially after the Mumbai attacks. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1204
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