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India says Pakistan to probe Kabul embassy bombing
2:3 Colombo, August 3 (ANI): In a fresh development towards peace talks, Pakistan has offered to investigate last month’s bomb attack on Indian Embassy in Kabul. Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh met on the sidelines of SAARC summit. India blames Pakistan for a breach of a 2003 ceasefire on its de facto border in Kashmir, and accuses its military spy agency of involvement in the Kabul attack. However, Pakistan has always denied such charges. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1197
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Nepalese PM begins his India visit
1:6 New Delhi, September 15 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda who is on a five-day visit to India called on Indian Foreign Minister, Pranab Mukherjee on Monday. Prachanda, who is on a 'goodwill' visit to India, is expected to review the landmark 1950 Indo-Nepal Peace and Friendship Treaty and Kosi pact of 1954. According to an Indian foreign ministry spokesperson, the visit will provide an opportunity for discussing the entire gamut of issues between the two countries. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1197
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Christians protest against the church attack
1:27 Jabalpur, September 20 (ANI): Christians in Jabalpur took out a protest march against the attack on a 150-year-old cathedral. The cathedral was set to fire by a mob in Jabalpur city on Thursday night. People formed human chain, offered prayers and marched through the streets of the city and urged shopkeepers to down shutters. They demanded immediate action against the culprits. Officials said efforts were on to nab the miscreants. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1197
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Nano set to roll out in three variants
1:6 New Delhi, September 24 (ANI): Keeping aside all the controversies of Singur, world’s cheapest car, Tata Nano is all set to roll out next month in three petrol variants, standard, deluxe and luxury. According to industry sources, the diesel Nano which will be launched next year will also have three variants. The top-end luxury variant will have a range of features like power window, central locking, tinted glasses, extended reflector, front and rear fog lamps and instrument cluster with trip metre. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1197
All religion rally to promote peace
1:30 Aurangabad, November 24 (ANI): An all-religion peace rally was organized in Aurangabad on Sunday in the wake of recent terror attacks in various parts of the country. People of various religions wearing masks and black robes participated in the rally championing the cause of peace. Women in large numbers also participated in the rally and asserted the need to maintain peace and communal harmony in the country. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1197
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Manmohan Singh asks Pak to control militants
2:18 Jammu, December 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh while addressing an election rally in Jammu on Sunday asked Pakistan to control militants on its soil planning terror strikes in India. He also urged Pakistan to rein in militants. Islamabad has said that it was investigating links with the attack, but maintains India has not provided any evidence. Singh also lamented that not enough was done to alleviate the sufferings of Kashmiri Hindus or Pandits in Jammu and Kashmir. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1197
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PPP-led government in Pakistan completes one year
2:11 Islamabad, March 26 (ANI): In a message on completion of the first year of the Pakistan People's Party or PPP government on Wednesday, President Asif Ali Zardari has said the government has taken new initiatives for achieving economic stability, building national reconciliation, fighting militancy and for bringing peace and stability in the region. But people on the streets of capital Islamabad disagreed. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1197
Human Rights watch to continue in Pak Activist
1:48 Ahmedabad, Mar 9(ANI): During her visit to 'Gandhi Ashram' in Ahmedabad in Gujarat on March 9, Asma Jehangir, Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan or HRCP, said that despite the change in the political set up, there is need for human rights watch to continue in Pakistan. Hinting at the political scenario in Pakistan, said that things would improve in Pakistan with a democratic alliance in place. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1196
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Not all is lost on N-Deal as Mukherjee meets Rice
2:41 Washington, March 24 (ANI): US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee met on March 24 at Washington and took stock of the landmark civilian nuclear deal stuck in a muddle of mounting opposition from Indian Communists. India's government and its communist allies last week failed to break a deadlock over the controversial nuclear deal with the US, but said they would meet again next month to discuss the pact. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1196
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One killed in clashes between BSP, SP
1:38 Meja, May 05 (ANI): One person was killed in clashes between political rivals in Uttar Pradesh state on May 04.The incident happened at Meja town in Allahabad district when clashes between cadres of state's ruling Bahujan Samaj Party and main opposition Samajwadi Party over roadside market revenue collection erupted into gunfire. Two police personnel were also injured in the stone pelting. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1196
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Double bonanza at the box office
1:57 New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): It was a freaky Friday at the box office .With two movies hitting theatres at the same time. Hansal Mehta's Woodstock villa and Tonny's Hastey Hastey. Woodstock Villa is a compelling film from director Hansal Mehta about the swiftly changing moralities in today's world. The movie stars debutant Sikandar Kher, Neha Uberoi, nad the music is rendered by , Aryans and Shibani Kashyap. The movie is a suspense thriller about a businessman whose wife gets kidnapped. What follows next are taunting ransom demands, which results into a murder mystery Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1196
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Police recover arms from a militant hideout in Doda
1:9 Bhadarwah, June 16(ANI): The security forces in Doda district of Kashmir busted a militant hideout and recovered arms and ammunitions on Sunday. However the militants dumped their arms and escaped from the spot. Security has been beefed up in Kashmir fearing that militants would become more active in the state in an attempt to discourage state polls due for later this year. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1196
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Marathon held in memory of Sunil Dutt
1:14 Mumbai, June 29(ANI): More than 3000 children took part in a marathon organised in the memory of Bollywood actor Sunil Dutt. The marathon took place in Mumbai on Sunday. Priya Dutt, daughter of late Sunil Dutt, flagged off the first Sunil Dutt memorial road race. Speaking to media Dutt said that her main motive behind organising the race was to promote sports in the country. Dutt added that her father was a sports enthusiast and therefore this is a perfect tribute to him. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1196
Maharashtra runs for health
0:54 Thane, July 13(ANI): Despite being on wheelchair, there is no dearth of enthusiasm among them. Along with hundreds of enthusiasts they participated in a marathon on Sunday to spread health awareness. Sponsored by Marathon trust of the state's Thane district, the marathon had separate categories for children, girls, senior citizens and physically challenged. With stress taking on urban India, the people are becoming prone to lifestyle diseases. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1196
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Muslim traders clashed with the police
1:59 Srinagar, August 11 (ANI): Thousands of Muslim traders clashed with the police on Monday. The police was stopping them from crossing into Pakistan administered Kashmir to protest what they said was an economic blockade of the region by Hindus over a land row. Dozens were injured as the police closed a highway to Pakistan which the traders tried to use to ferry farm products they said were rotting due to the economic blockade. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1196
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Curfew imposed in Kashmir
1:27 Jammu/Srinagar, August 24 (ANI): Authorities on Sunday imposed an indefinite curfew in Kashmir ahead of a separatist rally. The curfew has been imposed in ten districts of the valley. Several separatist leaders including Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mohammad Yasin Malik were put under house arrest ahead of a proposed rally on Monday. The separatist plan to protest against the failure of the centre to resolve the Kashmir issue. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1196
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Sonia Gandhi praises Andhra for women empowerment
1:23 Renigunta, September 11 (ANI): The Chairperson of the UPA government, Sonia Gandhi on Thursday admired Andhra Pradesh for leading the country in empowering women through self help groups. Gandhi while addressing a public meeting at Renigunta said that the hard work and courage shown by women self help groups has brought them recognition across the world. Andhra Pradesh accounts for one-third of Self Help Groups in the country. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1196
Tehri Lake poses threat to nearby villages
2:18 Uttarkashi, September 16 (ANI): Villages situated around the Tehri Lake in Uttarakhand are facing serious threat of erosion, as rising water level is resulting in erosion of massive chunks of land along its banks. The 46 kilometers long Tehri Lake, situated along the Tehri dam, has emerged as a big threat to the nearby villages of Rolakot, Nakot, Khola, Jalgaon, Sarot and Barsi, over the past few years. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1196
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Designers make a statement at Fashion Week
1:26 New Delhi, October 19 (ANI): Designers made a statement with their pret-a-porter collection at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in New Delhi on Saturday. Stage bathed in blue light and a sheer white curtain dividing it with models walking the ramp in long white sterile overcoats, kick started designer Rajesh Pratap Singh's show. The unusual beginning created quite a stir and generated curiosity, though what followed next was equally interesting. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1196
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Pandit Bhimsen Joshi chosen for Bharat Ratna
1:30 Pune, November 5 (ANI): India’s classical vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi’s family on Wednesday celebrated his selection for the nation’s highest civilian award, ‘Bharat Ratna’. The Union Government has selected a performing artist for the highest award after a gap of seven years. Born in Gadag district of Karnataka on February 19, 1992, Joshi has already bagged some of the prestigious honors including Padma Vibhusan in 1991, Padma Bhusan in 1985 and Padma Shri in 1972. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1196
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