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Beijing Olympics fail to excite Indian tourists
1:14 New Delhi, August 9 (ANI): The Olympic torch on Friday glowed brightly and got overwhelming response, with leaders of 80 nations gathering at one place.But the response was quite cold to the Games according to the most tour operators in India. Since there are no takers for Beijing Olympics in India, the travel firm has not launched any promotional scheme either. The clamp down by the Chinese government on visa regulations has dampened air travel. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1152
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MS Gill hopeful of hockey world cup win
0:55 New Delhi,January 23 (ANI):India's Sports Minister M.S Gill on Saturday said that India is ready to host the Hockey World Cup and hopefully would win the trophy as well.Indian capital New Delhi will stage the World Cup Hockey tournament from February 28 to March 13. Australia,Argentina,Canada,England,Germany,Korea,the Netherlands,New Zealand,Pakistan,South Africa,Spain along with the host country India,will be participating in the World Cup. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 778
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Education shouldn't be a profit-making business: PC
0:53 Kolkata, January 18 (ANI): Chidambaram, India's Home Minister in Kolkata on Sunday opined that private educational institutions should not become profit-making institutions thus making education a profit-making business. He also voiced his concern that it was shocking that only 11 to 12 percent of school leaving students are able to get past the portals of colleges and appear for graduation through open universalities. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 821
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Sikh devotees celebrate birthday of their tenth guru in Punjab
1:36 Amritsar,January 05 (ANI):Sikh devotees in Punjab state today celebrated the 344th birth anniversary of their tenth guru,Guru Gobind Singh. Braving the biting cold,hundreds of devotees thronged the Golden Temple,a revered Sikh shrine in Amritsar city to take a dip in the holy pond surrounding the shrine,and pay obeisance to their guru.The devotees participated in special prayer meetings.Langars were also arranged and Prasad were distributed to mark the occasion. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 947
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Massive fire engulfs a plastic market in New Delhi
1:41 New Delhi,April 11 (ANI):A massive fire broke out in the plastic scrap market at Mundka,in New Delhi early on Sunday morning.The incident occurred at 2.20 am and gutted shops dealing in plastic scrap,located in and around 2-3 km of the market.According to the fire department officials,the market may have been set on fire deliberately by some people.However,the actual source is yet to be determined. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1069
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Mystery fever forcing mass exodus near Kanpur
2:19 Kanpur, September 3 (ANI): A mystery fever that has claimed more than hundred lives in past four weeks in Kanpur city, is forcing mass exodus from the villages in its vicinity. The worst affected villages in the region include Ghaar and Pulandar from where about 300 families have already moved out.The situation in these two villages is grim with the mysterious disease having already infected over one thousand people belonging to about eight hundred families. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 914
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Sharman, Anjana talk about Allah Ke Banday
2:1 Mumbai,August 27 (ANI): Bollywood actors Sharman Joshi and Anjana Sukhani were on Thursday spotted in Mumbai talking about their upcoming flick Allah Ke Banday,which tackles the case of young kids taking to crime.Allah Ke Banday,which also stars Naseeruddin Shah,Faruk Kabir and Atul Kulkarni revolves around the life of two twelve-year-old boys living in one of the slums of India.From delivering drugs for the Mafia to looting people,the two aspire to assert their position in this world of crime. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 676
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Security stepped in Varanasi ahead of New Year
1:7 Varanasi, December 30 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh police has beefed up security measures ahead of New Year Eve in the holy city of Varanasi, which was recently shook by a bomb blast that killed one and injured many others. Policemen and commandos have been patrolling public places as well as the banks of the holy River Ganga that flows through the city. The government ahs beefed up security all across India in the wake of reports from intelligence agencies warning the entrance of Lashkar militants into the country, to carry out terror attacks around New Year. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 479
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Air India strike ends but no respite for passengers yet
2:2 Mumbai/New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Even as the Air India strike was called off on Wednesday evening, Air travellers are still bearing the brunt of the strike. Passengers are still stranded at airports, as the airline needs at least three more days to clear the backlog. In Mumbai, airline passengers were diverted to trains specially arranged to help the national carrier on Wednesday. In New Delhi, while the airline is slowly returning to normalcy, 25 flights were further cancelled on Thursday, causing more problems for passengers. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 489
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Sonam Kapoor wants Bipasha Basu's legs
1:41 New Delhi, November 20 (ANI): Bipasha Basu and Sonam Kapoor who are currently shooting in Goa for Players have been bonding over fitness and fashion. While the Kapoor girl has been shooting in Goa for more than 10 days, Bipasha joined the cast and crew last week. When Bipasha landed, the unit expected freezing vibes between the two actresses. Says a source from the production, Both the girls have action-oriented, sexy and highly glamorous roles in the film and the unit members expected sparks to fly. But nothing of the sort happened. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 660
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Australia needs to bowl well to beat India, says Watson
1:47 Bangalore, October 13 (ANI): Australian all-rounder Shane Watson said that the players needed to bowl well to bowl Indians out after the fourth day of first Test match in Bangalore on Sunday. Australia's batsmen regained control of the first test against India on a difficult pitch on Sunday taking the visitors to 193 for five at the close of the fourth day. He added that the Australians just needed to bowl well on Monday to swing the first test in their favour. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 962
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Delhi's Safdarjung medicos go on hunger strike
1:21 New Delhi,June 01 (ANI): Medical services came to a virtual standstill at the New Delhi based Safdarjung Hospital as junior doctors went on a hunger strike on Tuesday,demanding better facilities in the Hostels.More than 500 junior doctors,post-graduate students, junior residents and interns from the Vardhaman Medical College,operating under the Safdarjung hospital,are on strike.Striking doctors say they went on the strike after their demands for better facilities in the medical college were not fulfilled by the hospital administration. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 621
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Bhushans deny land allotment allegations
3:7 Noida, Uttar Pradesh/New Delhi, April 20 (ANI): Shanti Bhushan's son Jayant Bhushan has denied the allegations that they were given undue favour while allotment of Noida land to them. While talking to media persons in Noida today, Jayant said he would be favour of cancellation of land allotment if other applicants who did not get plots challenged it. He added this is being done to tarnish the image of his father to derail the process of formulation of the Lokpal bill. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 377
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Azharuddin and Hans Raj Hans files nomination
1:7 Moradabad/Jalandhar/Coimbatore/ Chennai, April 22 (ANI): Renowned singer Hans Raj Hans who recently joined Shiromani Akali Dal filed his nominations from Jalandhar (Reserved) constituency on Tuesday. Hans, a top civilian award winner, told reporters that his poll plank would be beautification of the constituency. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 760
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Discreet dialogue with Kashmiri leaders on course: Saifuddin
1:14 Srinagar, May 20(ANI): While addressing a press conference in Srinagar on Wednesday, Saifuddin Soz, Chief of Congress Party in Jammu & Kashmir said that discreet dialogue between the central government and Kashmiri leaders of all hues is on course. He added that Kashmiri separatist leaders should come forward to put their point of view to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh when he visits the Kashmir valley next month. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 609
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AP govt confirms YSR Reddy untraceable
1:0 New Delhi,September 02 (ANI):The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday evening confirmed that the helicopter carrying the state's Chief Minister Y S Rajshekhar Reddy was untraceable.The news was confirmed by state Finance Minister K Rosaiah during a hurriedly convened press conference where he said that it is possible the state government helicopter might have landed in a forest area in Chitoor district,and efforts are on to locate it. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 807
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India-New Zealand second test ends in a draw
1:0 New Delhi, March 30 (ANI): India on Monday proved that it is a side very keen to acquire champion status by converting a no-win situation into a very creditable draw on the fifth and final day of the second Test against New Zealand at the MaClean Park in Napier. Led by opener Gautam Gambhir, who scored a hard fought 137, the Indian middle-order set the damage right in a forceful manner. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 957
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India, Bangla finalise bilateral treaties ahead of Bangla PM’s visit
1:50 New Delhi, December 3 (ANI): New Delhi and Dhaka during the Home secretary level talks in New Delhi on Wednesday finalized bilateral treaties, including mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, agreements on combating international terrorism, to be signed during Bangladesh Prime Minister's visit to India later this month. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 724
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Exports shows highest growth in three years: Commerce Sec
1:29 New Delhi, January 9 (ANI): India's exports in December provisionally rose an annual 36.4 percent to Dollar22.5 billion, showing highest growth in three years, Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar said on Saturday. Khullar also said that the Imports for the month have declined 11.1 percent on the year to Dollar25.1 billion, narrowing trade deficit to USD 2.6 billion, the lowest in three years. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 474
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Maruti Suzuki launches Alto K10
1:34 New Delhi, August 5 (ANI): Maruti Suzuki India unveiled the highly awaited Alto K-10 in national capital New Delhi on Wednesday, amid much fanfare. The new version will be available in two variants - the Lxi and the Vxi. Both the variants are equipped with electric assist power steering, and a fuel-efficient 67bhp, 998cc, three-cylinder engine. Priced in the rupees three hundred thousand bracket, the Alto K10 would provide a fuel economy of 20.2 kilometres per litre, according to the company executives. Expressing his joy on the momentous occasion, Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director of Maruti Suzuki India said that the car, which would cater to the needs of the common man. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 971
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