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Kashmir continues to boil,curfew extended
1:46 Srinagar,June 30 (ANI): To curb the growing tensions in Kashmir,the authorities on Wednesday extended curfew to seven places including Pulwama,Bijbehera and Kulgam. It has been relaxed in Srinagar but continues in Anantnag,Sopore and Baramula. Meanwhile Prime minister Manmohan Singh has called for a meeting with Home ministry,Intelligence and army officials to discuss the deteriorating situation in Kashmir Kashmir seems to have become under complete siege as violence has now spread to south Kashmir as well.People are on streets protesting alleged killing of 8 youth by CRPF personnel. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 746
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Amarnath Pilgrimage takes off amidst unprecedented security
2:7 Jammu,June 30 (ANI):The annual two-month pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath began on Wednesday morning when the first batch of 557pilgrims was flagged off from Jammu amidst heavy security,as continuous shutdowns by separatists and clashes between locals and security forces have raised security concerns in the region.A three-tier comprehensive security arrangement has been put in place along the entire route of the pilgrimage.Chanting religious hymns and ringing bells,pilgrims were highly upbeat and were prepared for the arduous trek to the holy shrine,paying less heed to the security concerns. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 585
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Imran, Sonam, Punit upbeat about 'I Hate Luv Storys'
1:28 New Delhi,June 30 (ANI): The cast and crew of the much-awaited romantic flick,'I Hate Luv Storys',including Imran Khan, Sonam Kapoor and director Punit Malhotra, were recently spotted in the capital New Delhi,to talk about their venture.And while the film claims to be a fresh story of two youngsters, director Punit Malhotra is banking upon Imran and Sonam's onscreen chemistry the most.'I Hate Love Storys'is all set to hit the theatres on July 2. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 921
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Om Puri talks about Khap,based on honour killings
1:49 Uttar Pradesh,June 30 (ANI): With honor killings becoming rampant in India, Bollywood,in its own way,has come forward, to curb the menace.Khap - A Story of Honour Killing',is all set to roll out from the stables of Bollywood that focus on the heinous crime.Actor Om Puri will be playing the character of a man in the film,who,transforms from being a supporter of honour killings to someone who detests it.And while, the actor talked about his role in the movie,he also expressed his anger and opposition of such killings. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 721
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Bodies of CRPF men brought for post-mortem in Raipur
0:52 Raipur,June 30 (ANI): The bodies of the 26 paramilitary personnel,who were killed in a surprise ambush by Maoists in Jagdalpur region of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, were brought for post-mortem to state capital Raipur on Wednesday.The bodies of the troopers will be handed to their family members after the completion of the post-mortem.Media reports state Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh will hold an emergency meeting with senior officials later on Wednesday to assess the situation and chalk out the course of action after the attack. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 791
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FIFA fever sets cash registers ringing for sports merchandisers
2:2 Shillong, June 29 (ANI): With soccer fever touching new heights during the FIFA World Cup, the cash registers at almost all the outlets of sports goods in Shillong are also ringing. Locals in Shillong, also known as the Scotland of the East, are ardent enthusiasts of the game of football, on and off the field. No wonder, apart from enjoying the telecast of the World Cup matches, these short but sturdy fans of the game are also busy buying the jerseys and T-shirts of their favourite teams. Storeowners in Shillong say that the sales of sports merchandise have gone up by 14 to 15 per cent over the past ten days, courtesy, the FIFA World Cup 2010 tournament, presently staged in South Africa. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 653
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India-US want Pakistan to take Headley disclosures seriously
1:46 Toronto, June 29 (ANI): While briefing about U.S. President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Toronto on Monday, foreign secretary Nirupama Rao informed that India and the United States want Islamabad to take the information emerging from the interrogation of David Headley seriously. Rao also said Obama commended India's initiative to re-engage dialogue with Pakistan. During the meeting, the two leaders are also understood to have discussed about the global economic recovery and the G20 Summit. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 667
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Indian PM apologizes to Canadian Sikhs for 1984 riots
1:48 Toronto, June 29 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday apologized to the Sikh community in Canada for the 1984 Sikh riots in India, saying that the tragedy should never have occurred. Singh, however, admitted that there have been delays in delivering justice but the perpetrators of the crime need to be punished .The Indian Prime Minister further said steps would be taken to reflect on the issues raised by the Indo-Canadian community. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 538
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BJP, Congress play blame game over Sopore violence
2:19 New Delhi, June 29 (ANI): Political parties have reacted sharply to the killing in Sopore district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday with BJP rising to defend CRPF, who had allegedly shot dead a local youth in the district. The party said that a judicial inquiry is on in the matter, insisting that conclusions should be drawn only after the process was completed. It insisted that the security forces are the country's protectors and said that there should be no media trials The Congress, which is an ally of the ruling coalition in the state, called for the security forces to take all precautions and protect civilians. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 649
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Maoists kill two villagers in Jharkhand
1:24 Jharkhand, June 29 (ANI): Maoist killed two villagers of Simdega district in Jharkhand on Monday, The Maoists took the villagers tricked them into going to a nearby jungle, and later shot them and threw their bodies at a crossroads.: Police officials found a letter in which it was written that the victims were members of a militant group called the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), and were even police informers. Maoist rebels in recent months have stepped up attacks in response to a government security offensive to clear them out of their jungle bases. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 619
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Nalini shifted from Vellore to Chennai prison
2:0 Chennai, June 29 (ANI): In a sudden move, Nalini Sriharan, the assassin of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, was shifted to the high-security Puzhal prison, located in the suburbs of Chennai on Monday. The 44 year old was shifted to Puzhal prison amid high security from the Tamil Nadu's Vellore Women's Jail. Sriharan's counsel maintained that she had taken back all charges against the Vellore jail authorities due to improved conditions, and that they were surprised at the decision. The decision came soon after Sriharan filed a written complaint against the Vellore prison authorities, alleging harassment by them on multiple occasions. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 764
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India will moot global carbon budget debate: Ramesh
1:37 Mumbai, June 29 (ANI): India will take the lead on global carbon budget and will initiate a debate at the next Climate Summit to be held in Cancun city this year. Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh, said this while addressing a conference on 'Global Carbon Budgets and Equity in Climate Change' held at Mumbai on Monday In his keynote address, he said that the global climate accord must include the principle of a climate budget. Declaring the essence of equity as a 'matter of survival', he said that India would not compromise on it in principle. Ramesh also noted that India would stand to gain from the carbon budget since the country is a new player in game of high growth. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 643
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Maoists kill three villagers of Kanker district in Chhattisgarh
1:7 Chhattisgarh, June 29 (ANI): Maoist rebels killed three villagers of Kanker district in Chhattisgarh on Monday. Maoists had captured four people and beat three of them to death. Parshuram also said that the Maoists killed them because they said the victims - Mannu Ram, Ram Charan and Baisaku Ram - were police informers. Meanwhile, police officials are looking into the matter. Maoist rebels in recent months have stepped up attacks in response to a government security offensive to clear them out of their jungle bases. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 679
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Army deployed in Sopore as it continues to boil
1:10 Srinagar,June 29 (ANI): Army was deployed in Sopore and Baramulla towns of Kashmir Valley on Tuesday as protests over the alleged killing of youths in firing by security forces continue deteriorating law and order situation further.Curfew earlier imposed in Sopore,has now been extended to Srinagar and Baramulla. Hurriyat Conference moderate faction leader Mirwaiz has given a call for civil disobedience to protest against the security forces.Traffic intersections in the old city areas were blocked with coils of razor wire. In uptown areas of Srinagar city,shops,public transport,banks and educational institutions also remained closed. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 571
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Fuel price hike, much-needed reform: PM
3:8 Onboard,June 29 (ANI):Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, while his way back home from Toronto where he attended the G-20 Summit,rejected the Opposition's criticism of the government's decision to hike fuel prices,saying the move to free petrol and diesel rates was much-needed reform.Meanwhile,PM also urged the need for caution while going in for fiscal consolidation as many of the economies were still in a fragile state of economic recovery.Singh also expressed satisfaction with the state of India's banking system and the fiscal health saying the country stood at a better position than the other developed countries on the basis of fiscal deficit or the Gross Domestic Product debt ratio. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 564
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India seeks favourable US attitude on Anderson's extradition
1:59 Onboard,June 29 (ANI):Prime Minister Manmohan Singh,while returning from Toronto after attending the G 20 summit,on Tuesday,said India would seek the U S government's positive attitude towards the extradition of Warren Anderson,the former chief of the Union Carbide factory that was responsible for the worst industrial disaster in Bhopal,killing thousands of people.He added that the he is looking forward to U S President Barack Obama's visit to India later this year, and that the agenda for his visit was discussed. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 661
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I'll be at number one soon: Saina Nehwal
1:45 Chennai,June 29 (ANI):India's badminton ace Saina Nehwal returned to her hometown Hyderabad,on Tuesday to a rousing reception after her triumph in Singapore and Indonesia Super Series.The Ace Indian shuttler,who won the Singapore open, Indonesian super series and the India Open Grand Prix Gold,also received a warm welcome when she reached Chennai on Monday.Talking to the media persons at the Chennai airport,Nehwal said that she never expected to win three tournaments in a row and she was glad at her achievement. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 634
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Mumbai to soon get Worli Haji Ali Sea Link
1:43 Mumbai,June 29 (ANI):Recommended way back in 1970,the Western Freeway sea link's second part,Worli-Haji Ali Sea Link (WHSL),was finally put into execution mode by the state government on Monday evening.Reliance Infrastructure on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) to construct the six-kilometer-long sea link in Mumbai.The project,that would have two connectors at Worli and Haji Ali,is expected to kick off in December and would be completed in 42 months. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 665
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Indian Sikhs laud PM's apology for 1984 riots
1:45 Amritsar,June 29 (ANI):Appreciating to the apology made by the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the Sikh community in Canada,for the 1984 Sikh riots in India,members of the Sikh body,Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee on Tuesday said that the actual perpetrators should be the ones taking responsibility for this horrific crime.Voicing the similar views was Gurcharan Singh,the Sikh high priest at Amritsar's revered Golden Temple. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 738
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Canada is home away home: Akshay Kumar
0:44 Toronto,June 29 (ANI):Actor Akshay Kumar is surely on a high these days.After all, the actor was one among over 400 dignitaries who had been invited by the Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper for the dinner at the Presidential House in Toronto, on the sidelines of the G 20 summit.No wonder,the Khiladi Kumar was all praises for the country.Akshay, who is the face for the winter Olympics 2010,is also Canada's tourism ambassador in India. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1955 |