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Defence minister reacts strongly to infiltration
2:6 New Delhi, September 15 (ANI): Two days after militants attempted to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir from across the border and on the day when five terror bombings rocked the national capital Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Monday accused Pakistan of backing the infiltrators. Meanwhile, Chief of the Indian Army, General Deepak Kapoor said that efforts are on to maintain an atmosphere of peace in Jammu and Kashmir although attempts by militants to infiltrate have increased. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1076
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Hindus pray for salvation of their ancestors
1:31 Gaya/Allahabad, September 15 (ANI): On the first day of the Shradh Paksha, a 15 day Hindu religious ritual, many Hindus performed Pind Daan or Shradh on Monday. Hindus observe the ancestral ritual of Pind Daan or Shradh,which they believe would help their dead ancestors attain salvation and to ward off restless spirits affecting their family members.Hundreds of Hindus from across the country took bath in the Ganges River and prayed for the salvation of their ancestors. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1196
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India will support new Nepal government
1:44 New Delhi,September 15 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda who is on a five-day visit to India called on Indian President,Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Monday. Prachanda,who arrived in New Delhi on Sunday,is on a goodwill visit.The visit of the Maoist leader is being termed as important after the catastrophic floods that hit Bihar in the wake of Kosi River bursting a dam in Nepal. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1398
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Sensex down by over 700 points
1:42 Mumbai, September 15 (ANI): The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex fell by over 750 points in the morning following the U.S. investment bank Lehman Brothers filing for bankruptcy. The Nifty of the National Stock Exchange also dipped below 4,000-mark by falling 242.40 points after banking stocks led by ICICI and HDFC Bank slipped sharply.Many small investors feel that the trend is here to stay for at least a couple of days and things might improve next week. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1315
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Situation continues to remain tense in Karnataka
1:30 Mangalore, September 15 (ANI): Police dispersed clashing groups of people as situation continued to remain tense for the second day on Monday over the attack on churches in Mangalore city of Karnataka state. Activists of right wing Hindu group Bajrang Dal are reportedly suspected to be involved in the attacks on at least nine churches during Sunday mass protesting against alleged conversion of Hindus into Christianity. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1232
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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: 15876 days ago Views: 1198
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1:46 Juhu, September 16 (ANI): Volunteers led by Member of Parliament Priya Dutt thronged the Juhu beach in Mumbai to participate in a cleanliness drive. This drive is to clean up the mess created a day after thousands of idols of Lord Ganesh were immersed in water bodies. Priya Dutt participated in the drive along with 500 school children cleaning up Mumbai's popular Juhu beach. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1168
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Prachanda meets Manmohan
1:0 New Delhi, September 16 (ANI): Nepal's new Maoist Prime Minister Prachanda, who is on a five-day visit to New Delhi met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday evening and discussed issues of bilateral importance, including intensification of economic and energy ties, besides water management. Prachanda assured Manmohan Singh about his government’s desire to expand bilateral tie, which he described as unique and uncomparable to any other country. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1200
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Yeddyurappa visits violence-hit Mangalore
1:15 Mangalore/New Delhi, September 16 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Monday visited Mangalore, a day after the Christian community staged protests over attacks on churches and prayer halls during Sunday mass. Yeddyurappa and state Home Minister V.S. Acharya spent time assessing the situation and warned that rioting would be strictly dealt with. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1330
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Lalu seeks special meeting following Delhi blasts
1:56 New Delhi/Lucknow, September 16 (ANI): Railway Minister Lalu Prasad on Monday called for special meetings to discuss ways to counter terrorism in the wake of the serial blasts in New Delhi that left at least 20 dead and injured nearly 100. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded Home Minister Shivraj Patil's resignation. Muslims in Lucknow city organised a blood donation camp to help the victims of the Delhi blasts. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1311
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State Department remains hopeful nuclear deal
0:45 New Delhi, September 16 (ANI): The State Department of US is hopeful that Congress will approve the US Indian civilian nuclear agreement his year, an accord that will end a three-decade ban on nuclear trade with India. If the deal is backed by the Senate and House of Representatives, the fuel and technology deal would help India to meet rising energy demand and open a market worth billions of dollars. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1067
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CPI M offers help to Nepal to solve challenges
1:3 New Delhi, September 16 (ANI): India's Left leaders on Tuesday offered assistance to Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in resolving his country's challenges. The offer came from Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders who met Prachanda in New Delhi today. Prachanda, who arrived in New Delhi on Sunday, is on a goodwill visit, his first to India, after assuming office. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 995
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India and Australia both are strong teams Gilchrist
1:44 Mumbai, September 16 (ANI): Australia will be proceeding with its four test cricket tour of India after receiving the go ahead from a security review in the wake of recent bombings in New Delhi. Meanwhile, Australia's wicketkeeper batsman Adam Gilchrist said that both Australia and India are strong and people will enjoy seeing tough matches. He said that there are young and inexperienced players in Australian team but they will be able to fight. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1012
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Luxury rickshaw using Mini cooper car parts hits Beijing
2:23 Beijing, September 16 (ANI): Is it a car or is it a rickshaw ,Is it an overpriced hard-to-ride vehicle or an attention-grabber that everyone wants a ride in,With the rear body of a Mini Cooper Clubman, safety belt and cozy seats, this vehicle looks like an ordinary car. But, it's a rickshaw equipped with different car parts, designed to get attention by Beijing's BMW car dealer which sells Minis. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1033
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India and Nepal discusses water issues
2:13 New Delhi/Purnia/Patna, September 16 (ANI): India and Nepal have agreed upon the need to reconstruct the Kosi Dam. The discussion between the Nepalese water resources minister Bishnu Paudel and the Indian water resources minister, Saifuddin Soz ended on a positive note in New Delhi on Tuesday. Bishnu Paudel arrived in New Delhi on Sunday along with the Nepalese Prime Minister Prachanda. The meeting is being considered important for both the countries because of the catastrophic floods that hit Bihar and parts of Nepal. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1227
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Forest officials and locals trap a panther in Mysore
1:10 Mysore, September 16 (ANI): Forest officials along with locals on Tuesday braved dangers while rescuing a panther that entered a residential area in Mysore. Police and forest officials were immediately informed as panic gripped the residents when it was noticed in the morning. After struggling for some time, forest officials joined by police and locals succeeded in trapping the animal. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1042
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British PM Brown welcomes Zardari to London
1:0 London, September 16 (ANI): British Prime Minister Gordon Brown welcomes new Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari to his London residence on Tuesday. Their talks come in the wake of a recent rise in attacks in Afghanistan from Pakistan-based Taliban fighters. The talks are expected to include discussions on tribal areas along the Afghan border. The meeting holds significance in the wake of reports of a growing rift between Washington and Islamabad on U.S. cross-border operations. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1079
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World Ozone Day observed in Bihar
1:25 Patna, September 16 (ANI): Women college students of Patna city formed a human chain to mark the World Ozone Day on Tuesday.The students belonging to the Patna Women's College marched holding placards in their hands to highlight the importance of the ozone layer. The aim of this human chain was to create awareness about depletion of ozone layer and the adverse effects of sun's ultraviolet rays on humans. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1521
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A mega hydel project to cement ties with India
2:27 New Delhi, September 16 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister, Prachanda on Tuesday said that Nepal wants to undertake mega hydel project to cement ties with India. Prachanda is on a goodwill visit to India where the Maoist leader is expected to review the 1950 Indo Nepal Peace and Friendship Treaty and Kosi pact of 1954 with Indian leaders. Addressing the gathering at the luncheon meeting Prachanda said that the project would usher a new chapter in the relationship between the two countries. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1009
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Vocational training for flood victims in Bihar
1:46 Saharsa, September 17 (ANI): Authorities in Saharsa district of Bihar are running relief camps. In these relief camps flood survivors engage themselves in activities like basket making, weaving and stitching to earn a livelihood. People who survived devastating floods continue to live in makeshift tent camps and are making the best out of the resources available to them. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 923
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