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Fake passport and visa racket busted in New Delhi
1:17 New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): Police in New Delhi busted an international fake passport and visa racket and arrested ten people including eight Bangladeshis on Sunday. With the arrest of ten persons, the police have busted an international racket that involved travel of Bangladeshi nationals as Indian citizens to Greece and other European counties via Turkey. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 907
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Smaller political parties launch Third Front
2:13 Bangalore, March 12 (ANI): Leaders of India's small political parties opposed to both ruling Congress and opposition Bharatiya Janata Party launch a third front ahead of the general elections in Bangalore on Thursday.If the alliances headed by the national parties the Congress and BJP fail to win power a loose coalition of smaller parties known as the Third Front could stake claims to office.Leaders of the all political outfits comprising 'Third Front' attended a breakfast meeting where the outlines of the programme to be adopted as an alternative to Congress and BJP party were discussed. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1232
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Pakistanis optimistic about future sans Musharraf
1:40 Islamabad, August 19 (ANI): Leaders of Pakistan's coalition government on Tuesday set about seeking a replacement for President Pervez Musharraf and tackling pressing economic and security problems. People on the streets of Islamabad expressed optimism about the future of their country without Musharraf. However, Shah Masood Bhatti, an employee of a local construction company, was quite hopeful. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1106
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Zaheer, Sreesanth recalled for Test series against Lanka
1:16 Mumbai/ Indore, November 11 (ANI): India on Tuesday recalled left arm bowler Zaheer Khan and temperamental pacer S Sreesanth back in the Indian test squad to lead attack in the upcoming test series against Sri Lanka. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 889
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Dhoni praises Delhi Daredevils for outplaying them
1:54 Chennai, May 3(ANI): After losing the match against the Delhi Daredevils, Chennai Super Kings team said that the Delhi IPL team outplayed them and performed well for the victory. Chennai team’s captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that though some of the seniors did not play the match, the Chennai team performed well in the field. However the opponents played better and Sehwag took away the match. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1158
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NATO Chief on a surprise visit to Afghanistan
2:21 Kabul, March 18 (ANI): NATO members, led by Secretary General Jaap De Hoop Scheffer, meet with Afghan officials during a surprise visit to the country on Wednesday. In a roundtable meeting with Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, Defence Minister and Interior Minister, NATO Secretary General Scheffer stressed the need for not only militarily assistance but reconstruction efforts also to help build a civil society and stable government a head of the presidential election in August. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 793
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Khurali in Punjab promoted as rural tourism destination
1:47 Khurali, January 10 (ANI): Union Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni laid the foundation stone of the tourism project for development of the Khurali village in Punjab as a tourist destination. Khurali village is considered a holy land as Sikh pilgrims visit the Guru Ravidass Gurudwara situated in the village. The tourism project would develop infrastructure like roads, water and electricity facilities. This project would create new employment opportunities for the youths. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1924
One killed and 12 injured in a blast in West Bengal
1:0 Siliguri, March 18 (ANI): One person was killed and12 injured, when an explosive device kept in a bicycle went off in West Bengal on Wednesday. The condition of three persons is said to be serious. Unconfirmed reports suggest that the bomb was planted in a bicycle in Chaupati area of Alipurdwar in New Jalpaiguri. The injured were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. The police, however, said that the casualty figures could go up. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 902
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Akshay Kumar gets back to stunts refuses to use body double
0:59 New Delhi,February 09(ANI):Bollywood heartthrob and Khiladi Akshay Kumar cannot resist being out of stunts for long.The Khiladi of bollywood who recently returned to the sets of his upcoming film ACTION REPLAYY resumed high voltage stunt action after visiting doctors in Germany where he was being treated for his back problem.To top it all,Akshay refused to use a body double after it was felt that the actor might act cautious after his hydrotherapy treatment.The Khiladi is performing his own actions as he always does. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1565
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Ranvir,Konkona expecting their first baby
1:20 New Delhi, October 13 (ANI): This year certainly proved to be a double bonanza for dusky actress Konkona Sen Sharma and actor Ranvir Shorey.Earlier this year, Bollywood actors Ranvir Shorey and Konkona Sen Sharma entered matrimony and now, news of Konkona's pregnancy is abuzz in tinsel town.If the reports are to be believed,the dimpled actress Konkona is expecting her first baby with actor Ranvir Shorey.However,the soon to become parents want to keep this news a hush-hush affair like their quiet marriage.The couple got married in September earlier this year.Konkona only tweeted about her marriage post tying the knot with Ranvir. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 662
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Jet Airways launches no frills service
0:56 Mumbai, May 7 (ANI): Jet Airways will launch a new no frills service from Friday to cash in on the summer vacation rush.Called Jet Airways Konnect,this airline will provide cheaper airfare,connecting Mumbai with Bhopal,Udaipur and Ahmedabad.The airline will also connect Chennai with Coimbatore,Madurai and Kochi and Bangalore with Pune and Mangalore. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 980
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Saina Nehwal wins Hong Kong Super Series
1:16 Hyderabad, December 12 (ANI): Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwal won the Hong Kong Super Series title by beating Wang Shixian of China in the finals on Sunday. The 20 year old Indian capped her career's fourth Super Series title triumph with a 15-21 21-16 21-17 win over the third seed Chinese in a grueling clash at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium. No sooner than this remarkable victory was achieved, Usha Nehwal, mother of Saina Nehwal, shared her happiness with the media persons at Hyderabad. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 820
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Indian IT services market grows at 18.6 pc
1:7 New Delhi, Mar 26(ANI): According to the ‘Asia Pacific IT Services Market and Forecast, 2006-2011’ a report by Springboard Research, the Indian information technology or IT services market will remain the fastest growing in the Asia Pacific region, with a compounded annual growth rate of 18.6 per cent. The report projects that the IT services market in the Asia Pacific region will grow to $55.9 billion by 2011. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1062
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Rising temperatures increase sale of summer merchandise
1:49 Ahmedabad, May 8 (ANI): Rising temperatures in India have proved to be a boon for businessmen as sales of refrigerators, air conditioners and other cooling appliances has increased in Ahmedabad in Gujarat. People are flocking to electronic stores to buy these appliances to beat the heat, and are staying indoors as a result. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 804
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Exact cause of the collision, after thorough probe: Indian Railways
1:40 West Bengal/New Delhi, July 19 (ANI): After hours of disastrous accident between two trains in West Bengal today, Spokesperson of the Indian Railways Anil Saxena in New Delhi said that the exact cause of the collision would be known after a thorough probe into the incident. He also said that it would take some more time before all the trapped passengers were rescued. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 591
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Indian and Japanese PMs hold delegation level talks
0:49 New Delhi,December 29 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Japanese counterpart Yukio Hatoyama today held delegation level talks to pursue thaw in India ties and trade.Japan's prime minister,who has promised to forge a new place for east Asia in international diplomacy,opened three days of talks in India on Monday focusing on engineering,a further thaw in relations and boosting trade. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 952
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Buddhists hold Krodhi Kali prayers at Bodh Gaya
1:38 Bodh Gaya, November 21 (ANI): Buddhists from across the world congregated at Bodh Gaya in India's eastern Bihar state for a special ceremony on Thursday. Bodh Gaya is said to be the place where Lord Buddha gained enlightenment some 2,500 years ago. Devotees said attending the ceremony gave them a lot of satisfaction. Apart from India and Bhutan, a large number of monks from many South-Asian countries attended the ceremony. Buddhist monks said they prayed for world peace. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1621
Vilasrao informs about govt's livelihood scheme for the poor
2:59 New Delhi, June 2 (ANI): Rural Development Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh in New Delhi on Wednesday, informed about the Central government's upcoming scheme named the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) for rural people living below the poverty line. He said, under this long-term project, ample employment opportunities would be provided to the rural folk, the women in particular, apart from imparting need-based professional training in skilled trades to young men from the isolated and remote parts of rural India. He also mentioned that NRLM would be formally launched on June 03. According to Deshmukh, the budget outlay for this scheme is rupees 30 billion out of which rupees 270 million has already been advanced to a couple of states. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 415
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80 children fall sick after consumption of Mid-day meal
1:35 Pune,July 24 (ANI): Around 80 students fell sick after consumption of reported unhygienic midday meal at a government school in Pune on Friday.Students in 8-10 years age group of Dr Zakir Hussain school experienced stomach pain and developed symptoms of vomiting.At once, the children were rushed to the Sahyadri Hospital where the condition of 57 is said to be serious.According to authorities insects and rusted iron participles were found in the meal that was served to the students. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 549
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Apple iPhone 3G makes its debut in India
1:46 New Delhi/Kolkata, August 22 (ANI): Apple Inc's iPhone 3G made its debut in India on Friday. A midnight launch in Delhi drew a scant crowd but didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the buyers. The launch function was organized by the two leading mobile operators, Airtel and Vodafone Essar.They will be selling the device in India from Friday but will not be subsidizing the new model due to contractual obligations. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1100
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