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India to sustain growth despite challenges PM
2:19 New Delhi, June 2(ANI): Despite global slow down, Indian Prime Minister has expressed optimism about India sustaining high economic growth. Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh is also hopeful of containing inflationary pressures without hurting the globalisation process. Speaking at an annual meeting of a leading industry lobby group in New Delhi on Monday, Singh expressed confidence of India emerging as one of the growth engines for the world economy. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1357
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Rationing of Petrol and Diesel in Bayana
1:50 Bayana, June 2(ANI): Almost all the petrol pumps at Chatra are vacant these days due to the ban on fuel in Bayana. In a bid to rein in the mobility of Gujjar agitators on hold, the Government of Rajasthan has taken measures of controlled sale of petroleum products, oil and lubricants.This has disappointed the villagers as they are not able to commute or carry on farming activities in the absence of petrol and diesel and above all vehicles to participate in the agitation. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1250
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BJP says Nepal's Maoist govt. not in India's interest
1:52 New Delhi, June 2(ANI): Former Foreign Minister of India, Jaswant Singh says that Nepal's Maoist government is not in India's interest.Speaking at the conclusion of two day National Executive Meet of the Bhartiya Janta Party on Monday, Singh said that the Maoists have not fulfilled the parameters set by the United Nation's observers. Describing Bangladesh as a new epicenter of terrorism, Singh said that the matter was of grave concern for India. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1266
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Polio afflicted girls forced into confinement
2:19 Orissa, June 2(ANI): In another shameful act influenced by superstitious beliefs, two polio afflicted girls were kept under captivity for four years by their parents. The girls were rescued by local administration and a local NGO in Orissa on Sunday. The girls, 21 year old Hastina and 18 year old, Binata were forced to live a captive life and were fed once in 15 days. The incident came into limelight when the younger of the two came out of captivity. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1654
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CSL launches five platform supply vessels in Kochi
1:59 Kochi, June 2(ANI): One of the major shipbuilding yards in India has launched five Platform Supply Vessels in Kochi on Monday. The event marked the Cochin Shipyard Ltd's entry into record books as the only shipyard in India for launching 5 PSVs simultaneously. Vice Admiral, S.K. Damle launched the five vessels by flooding the dock at the press of a button. The supply vessels are meant to be delivered to the US, Norway and Greece. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1252
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Rahul extends aid to kin of hailstorm victims
1:13 Kochit, June 2(ANI): Rahul Gandhi, general secretary of Congress party, met kin of the hailstorm victims on Monday. Gandhi who was on his way to attend the Rajiv Gandhi cricket tournament in Amethi visited the families of the victims. He lent a patient ear to the problems of the injured and also extended financial help to them. Rahul was accompanied with his sister Priyanka Vadera and brother in law Robert Vadera. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1234
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Weather Gods play spoil sport for litchi growers
2:1 Patna, June 3(ANI): Vagaries of weather shatter hopes of the Shahi litchi growers in Bihar as large quantity of crops have been destroyed following heavy rain. The district of Muzzafarpur is famous for the Shahi litchi, a fruit famous for its delicious taste and the annual production from this region is estimated to be worth 100 million of rupees. However, this year, the growers of Litchis were a disillusioned lot right from the outset since the fruits were not of the usual size. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1259
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Horn Ok Please’ an out and out comedy
1:33 Mumbai, June 3(ANI): Nana Patekar, who has been basking in the success of ‘Welcome’, will be seen in another comic flick ‘Horn Ok Please’. The film is directed by Rakesh Sarang. Apart from Nana Patekar the film also features Rimi Sen, who has been doing a lot of comic film of late. The movie also features model turned actor Muzamil Ibrahim. Recently, a song sequence was shot in the filmcity in Mumbai. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1064
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Pak condemns attack on Danish mission
2:23 Islamabad/Copenhagen, June 3(ANI): Even though the Pakistan government is set on its agenda to hold talks with the terrorists, blasts continue to rock the country. Monday’s blast on the Danish Mission in Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad has killed over six people and injured around 20. Pakistan has strongly condemned the suspected suicide attack on the Danish embassy. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1072
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PM bats for hockey revival
1:21 New Delhi, June 3(ANI): Indian hockey has been in the limelight for quite some time now. Well more for controversies than achievements. Looking at the condition of the national game in a cricket crazy country, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged his sports minister on Monday to work for the revival of hockey. The Prime Minister said this while releasing a book 'Golden Yardstick: In Quest of Hockey Excellence' authored by former hockey captain Balbir Singh in New Delhi. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1325
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Govt. to ease airlines' fuel woes: Praful Patel
1:57 New Delhi, June 3(ANI): Rising inflation in India has hit almost all sectors of industries. With fuel prices rising, the aviation sector is one of the worst hit. Indian government is concerned about the impact of rising jet fuel prices on the financial health of airlines. Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said in New Delhi on Monday that the government will explore options to ease pressure on the carriers. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1207
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Rahul Gandhi takes to rural cricket
1:2 Amethi, June 3(ANI): The cricket carnival of Indian Premier League is over, but it seems cricket mania has engulfed everyone including the scion of Gandhi Nehru family. Rahul Gandhi, General Secretary of Congress party on Monday, graced the final of a rural cricket tournament in his constituency. The tournament was organised in Amethi in memory of his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1269
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Floods kill 16 and displaces thousands in Sri Lanka
1:10 Colombo, June 3(ANI): Floods triggered by torrential rain in Sri Lanka have killed at least 16 and displaced thousands of people from their homes. Those affected by the flood have taken shelter in schools and temples. According to officials, more than 150,000 people had been affected by the heavy rains. There are about 25 camps set up for internally displaced people. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1197
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Air travel becomes costlier
1:17 New Delhi, June 3(ANI): Now, traveling by air will be a heavier burden on your pockets. Major air carriers have hiked their fares by raising fuel surcharge making air travel costlier. This hike has resulted from an 18.5 per cent increase in the prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel by the public sector oil firms. The hike is effective from Tuesday. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1095
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Gujjar protestors block rail tracks in Rajasthan
1:49 Jaipur, June 3(ANI): The 12 day long Gujjar protests seems to have no end... The protestors in a fresh row have now blocked rail traffic in violence hit Dausa district by squatting on tracks. Rail as well as road traffic continue to be affected causing inconvenience to the passengers. As their agitation intensified, most trains from Jaipur have been cancelled indefinitely. Security also has been beefed up in the affected areas by deploying additional contingents of para- military forces. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1150
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Electronics factory gutted in fire in Noida
1:36 Noida, June 3(ANI): A factory was gutted down in a major fire in Noida on Tuesday. The factory manufacturing electronic meter in Noida caught fire on Tuesday morning around 7 am. The reason for the fire is unknown. There are no reports of injuries or casualties so far. However the fire has caused a huge loss to property. Police is investigating the reason for the fire. As the factory deals in plastic based products it made the fire difficult to control. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1084
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BJP protests against the Shahi Imam
1:39 Rajkot, June 3(ANI): Muslim activists of Bharatiya Janata Party take out a protest march in Gujarat on Tuesday. The protest is being carried out against a statement by the chief cleric of the Jama Masjid in which he called Narendra Modi a terrorist. Syed Ahmed Bukhari, the chief cleric of the Delhi's Jama Masjid made said this at an international conference against terrorism. Bukhari accused Modi of harassing and arresting innocent people in the state in the name of curbing terrorism. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1370
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Fatwa on terrorism to please Indian govt. Geelani
1:25 Srinagar, June 3(ANI): Hardline separatist leader of Indian Kashmir strongly criticizes the fatwa issued against terrorism. The fatwa was issued by the Islamic organization Jamiat Ulmea-I-Hind. Addressing a news conference on Tuesday; Syed Ali Shah Geelani, claimed that the fatwa was issued merely to please the Indian rulers. He also stated that in the fatwa they kept aside the core issue of state-sponsored terrorism. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1121
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BJP urges government to settle the Gujjar row
1:49 New Delhi/ Lucknow/ Bayana, June 3(ANI): India's main opposition has now thrown the ball back in the central government's court over the Gujjars quota demand. The Bhartiya Janta Party, which is ruling in Rajasthan, says the decision regarding the Gujjar demand has to be taken by the Central government. Meanwhile, India's junior interior minister reiterated the central government' stand about not sacking Rajasthan government. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1222
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Japanese help rickshaw puller realise mega dream
1:48 Varanasi, June 4(ANI): About 40 Japanese come together to construct a school for destitute children in Varanasi. This was done for Salim a rickshaw puller who had nurtured a dream for opening a school for poor and destitute children, but due to financial crunch was unable to do so. This changed when he met a Japanese journalist during his visit to India. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 927
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