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Infiltration issue being taken up at highest level
1:5 New Delhi, August 1 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Friday said that India was concerned about the rise in infiltration of militants from Pakistan. Indian and Pakistani troops on July 28 had traded fire in Kashmir in which one Indian soldier was killed. This was the third such incident during July. Meanwhile, the Indian and Pakistani Foreign Ministers held talks in Colombo against the backdrop of increased border skirmishes and bomb attacks on Indian cities. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1218
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Harkrishan Singh Surjeet passes away
1:1 New Delhi, August 1 (ANI): Veteran Communist leader Harkishen Singh Surjeet passed away following a prolonged illness. He was 93. Surjeet had been unwell for sometime and died of multiple organ failure at Noida's Metro hospital this afternoon. Surjeet was the General Secretary of the CPI (M) from 1992 to 2005 and was a member of the party's Polit Bureau from 1964 to 2008. After retiring from his post as General Secretary, Surjeet continued to play an active role in politics. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1187
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Ugly aur Pagli hits theatre across India
1:27 New Delhi, August 1 (ANI): The latest offering from Bollywood factory Ugly aur Pagli released to a tremendous response across India. Cine lovers from across the city were seen thronging the ticket counter of the cinema halls to watch first day first show of this much awaited film. Sachin Khot is making his debut as a director with this film. Anu Malik has given the music of the film while Amitabh Varma has penned the lyrics. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1190
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IAEA's chief endorses India atom inspection plan
1:0 Vienna, August 1 (ANI): The U.N. nuclear watchdog Chief Mohamed El Baradei on Friday said a basic inspection plan for India met safeguards standards and talks had begun on system of extended checks. He also that the US-India nuclear accord would open up to India the world market in atomic materials and technology for civilian use. With a go-ahead from International Atomic Energy Agency governors, India would seek a waiver from 45 Nuclear Supplier Nations. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1057
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Hotel business suffers in terror-struck Ahmedabad
1:29 Ahmedabad, August 2 (ANI): The terror which struck the financial hub of Gujarat on July 26 has started affecting life in the area. Following the series of 16 bombs ripping through Ahmedabad, shopping malls, hotels and small businesses have lost out on their commerce. Even though there are worries about more bombing attacks that could dent the business confidence but hopes of normalcy are still alive. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 957
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Music of the Bollywood film 'Hijack' released
1:51 Mumbai, August 2 (ANI): Music of the Bollywood action thriller 'Hijack' was recently released in Mumbai. Kunal Shivdasani is making his debut as a director with this film that stars Shiney Ahuja, Esha Deol and others. Shiney seemed quite excited about his action sequence in the film. Esha Deol was all praise for the film's debut director Kunal Shivdasani who she thought was just perfect. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1336
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Micro credit scheme for poor villagers
2:30 Ranchi, August 2 (ANI): An NGO working in rural development sector in Ranchi has come with micro credit finance loan options for poor villagers to ease their financial woes. The ‘Samarthan’ project is launched in ‘Santhal Pargana’ by the ‘Badlav’ foundation and has been extended in three districts so far. The agents in the region claims that more than 300 people have benefitted from the scheme. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1007
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IAEA clears India inspection plan
1:9 Vienna, August 2 (ANI): In a key step towards finalizing a U.S. - India nuclear cooperation deal, Governors of the U.N. nuclear watchdog approved an inspections plan for India by consensus. Earlier IAEA Chief Mohamed El Baradei backed a basic inspection plan for India. Washington and New Delhi have lobbied other countries hard. 26 of the 35 IAEA board members also are in the NSG, to expedite the deal through remaining hurdles, with time fast running out before U.S. politics pause for November elections. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1022
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IAEA clears India inspection plan
1:9 Vienna, August 2 (ANI): In a key step towards finalizing a U.S. - India nuclear cooperation deal, Governors of the U.N. nuclear watchdog approved an inspections plan for India by consensus. Earlier IAEA Chief Mohamed El Baradei backed a basic inspection plan for India. Washington and New Delhi have lobbied other countries hard. 26 of the 35 IAEA board members also are in the NSG, to expedite the deal through remaining hurdles, with time fast running out before U.S. politics pause for November elections. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1122
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Muslim lady makes idols of Hindu Gods
1:36 Varanasi, August 2 (ANI): Despite occasional conflicts in the name of religion, there are many examples of harmony between Hindus and Muslims. Nanhi Begum, a resident of Varanasi despite being a Muslim earns her livelihood by making idols of Hindu Gods. She has been in this business for the past 15 years. In this endeavour she has the full support of her family and peers who help her everyway they can. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1204
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32 killed in train fire
1:9 Warangal, August 2 (ANI) : Thirty-two people were killed, when fire engulfed five coaches of the Secunderabad-Kakinada Gautami Express. According to police and government officials, the fire believed to be sparked by short-circuit, spread through the train while many passengers were asleep. Rescue workers had difficulty reaching the accident site, which was inaccessible by road and were further hampered by darkness. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1232
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Army called in to restore normalcy in Jammu
0:51 Jammu, August 2 (ANI): The army was called in to restore normalcy in Jammu on Saturday as tension mounted over the Amarnath Shrine land transfer row. The army has also been deployed in Samba District after the authorities imposed a curfew on Friday following the death of two people in incidents of violence. Curfew was first imposed in Jammu during the first week of July, but the authorities have since lifted and re-imposed it several times. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1150
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U.S. swimmer drops out of Olympics after failing dope test
0:45 California, August 2 (ANI): After failing a dope test at the U.S. trials last month, Swimmer Jessica Hardy has withdrawn from the Beijing Games. The USA Swimming announced this on their website on Saturday. Hardy tested positive for the stimulant clenbuterol after her second doping test at the trials in Omaha. Although her first and third tests that same week came back negative. The 21-year-old said she had no idea how the positive test happened. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1060
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IOC says U.S. relay team is stripped of gold
1:39 Beijing, August 2 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee or IOC made the decision to strip the U.S. team of its medals during the IOC's executive board meeting in Beijing Saturday. Former world 400 metres champion Antonio Pettigrew, now retired, admitted in May during the trial of former coach Trevor Graham that he had used performance-enhancing drugs for about six years. IOC communications director, told reporters that a possible reallocation of the medals had not been discussed. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1098
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South Asian leaders meet for annual summit
2:9 Colombo, August 2 (ANI): A worsening of relations between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan hangs heavy over the summit of South Asian leaders beginning on Saturday. At the meet discussions on terrorism will precede negotiations on trade and food security. Leaders of the eight-nation South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation or SAARC are set to sign four agreements, including one on legal cooperation to combat terrorism. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1055
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Beijing concerned over Olympic weather
1:55 Beijing, August 2 (ANI): With just six days to go until the Olympic Games, local authorities are still concerned about the weather despite Beijing experiencing uncommonly beautiful weather on Saturday. Weather and air quality has become a constant source of concern for authorities and Games' organisers, who have to worry about these two things in particular. Of main concern is the health of athletes participating in the Games and the Games' opening ceremony. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 940
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South Asian leaders urge joint terrorism fight
2:51 Colombo, August 2 (ANI): The summit leaders of SAARC on Saturday pledged to unite to fight terrorism in the region. The summit is taking place in Sri Lanka, a country fighting a 25-year civil war. India, Pakistan Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, the Maldives, Bangladesh and Afghanistan make up the SAARC. Afghan President also called for strong measures calling it the biggest threat facing the region. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1138
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Promotion of ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’ held in Mumbai
1:55 Mumbai, August 2 (ANI): The star cast of Bollywood film 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' dazzled the audiences in Mumbai. They were gathered here for the promotion of the film, which is a tale of a guy's romantic journey through three love affairs. The film is produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Siddharth Anand. The film includes real life couple Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. Apart from them the film also stars the sultry Bipasha Basu and the sweet Minissha Lamba. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1415
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Roadside bomb kills eight policemen in NW Pakistan
0:56 Swat, August 2 (ANI): At least eight Pakistani policemen were killed in a bomb blast on Saturday in the northwestern Swat Valley. The policemen were heading towards Kabal, a stronghold of the militants, when their vehicle hit the bomb. Three policemen were wounded. Pakistani authorities signed a peace deal with the militants in May to end a wave of violence that erupted late last year when militants tried to enforce Taliban-style rule in the region. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1119
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Mussoorie turns into a concrete jungle
1:32 Mussoorie, August 3 (ANI): Mussoorie, once known for its greenery today presents a dismal picture. Now most of trees have fallen to make way for concrete structures. The hill station was considered a land full of trees and shrubs way back in 1826. In due course of time, it became one of the most popular tourist destinations. Due to lack of plain topography, builders and other real estate developers began breaking rocks for their planned structures and destroyed Mussoorie's enchanting natural charm. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1241
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