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Pak FM terms Singh's Kashmir speech as visionary
1:16 Istanbul, June 09 (ANI): While speaking to the media on the sidelines of the third Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Summit in Istanbul on Tuesday, Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi hailed Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's speech in Kashmir, as visionary. Meanwhile, Speaking about the upcoming visit of Indian Foreign Minister S.M Krishna to Pakistan on July 15, Qureshi said that the meeting between the two ministers would be a confidence building measure. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 689
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Bharti seals Zian deal, now world No. 5
1:51 New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): Sunil Mittal, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Bharti Enterprises disclosed at New Delhi on Tuesday that Bharti Airtel Limited, has become the world's fifth largest mobile phone services provider. This notable mark was achieved after it acquired the African assets of Kuwait-based Zain enterprises. The deal enables Bharti Airtel to extend its services in 15 countries across the African continent. With this, the company has emerged as a truly global venture, covering nearly 1.8 billion people in 18 countries of Asia and Africa under its wireless operations. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 642
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I was asked not to pursue Bhopal tragedy case: B R Lal
1:56 Haryana/New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): Former investigating officer of India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), B R Lal on Tuesday said that he was advised by the Foreign Ministry not to pursue the Bhopal gas leak tragedy case thoroughly, particularly in the context of extradition of the head of the Union Carbide, Warren Anderson from the USA. Further he noted that he had opposed the decision of the ministry and did not know what happened to the case since was transferred and posted elsewhere. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 655
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Delhi all prepared to meet seismic disturbance: Jaipal
1:26 New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): S Jaipal Reddy, India's Minister for Urban Development on Tuesday said that earthquake-resistant measures would be adopted by all future constructions in national capital New Delhi. As Delhi is located in zone 4, it is highly prone to earthquakes, Reddy pointed out, on the sidelines of the launch of the Global Campaign on Making Cities Resilient. As part of the campaign, all central agencies of India will work towards disaster reduction, planning, and raising awareness for sustainable development practices. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 621
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BGIA activists demand special prosecution cell
2:3 Bhopal, June 09 (ANI): Activists of the Bhopal Group of Information and Action (BGIA), a voluntary forum crusading for the Bhopal gas tragedy victims, demanded that the Indian Prime Minister must set up a special prosecution cell for further investigation of the incident. Sarangi even asked the Indian Prime Minister to pressurise the American President Barack Obama to take stern action on Union Carbide. Further referring to law minister M Veerappa Moily, Sarangi said that it wasn't a case of justice denied, but of justice buried. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 581
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Solar energy to power-up villages in Tripura
2:20 Agartala, June 09 (ANI): India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy along with the Tripura government has undertaken steps to make state capital Agartala a 'Solar City'. With growing concerns over climate change owing to environmental degradation, the concept of green energy has been catching up quickly in the state. The Tripura Renewable Energy Development Authority (TREDA) and urban development department, in association with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) have been actively working to promote green mainly in the form of solar energy. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 698
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India awaits much-exciting FIFA world cup
1:38 Kolkata, June 09 (ANI): As the FIFA world cup is knocking the door; the soccer fans across the cricket crazy India are gearing up for their favourite sport event. Football fans in Kolkata are snapping up jerseys of their favourite teams ahead of the World Cup. The enterprising traders are also making brisk business by selling these jerseys. As the fever grips, even the telecom operators are innovating numerous value added services to drive the data traffic by broadcasting news and matches of the WordCup 2010 that is set to kick off in South Africa on June 11. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 550
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Rajapaksa seeks strengthened bilateral ties with India
1:7 New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): Visiting Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa received ceremonial reception on Wednesday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Rajapaksa is on a four-day visit to the capital to hold talks with India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the post-civil war political reconciliation plan and also sign a trade deal. This is Rajapaksa's first visit after he won the presidential elections in January this year. While addressing the media, Rajapaksa said he looked forward to strengthening the relationship between the two countries. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 846
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Government reconstitutes Group of Ministers on Bhopal tragedy
1:57 Bhopal, June 09 (ANI): Under pressure, the Centre on Wednesday reconstituted the Group of Ministers (GoM) on Bhopal gas tragedy. Home Minister P Chidambaram will now head the GoM in place of Arjun Singh, who was the CM of Madhya Pradesh at the time of the accident. The new GoM’s, formed under directive from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), main agenda would be to re-look all aspects related to the world’s biggest industrial disaster that left more than 15,000 innocent people dead on December 2-3, 1984, so that justice seems delivered to the victims. Meanwhile, the Madhya Pradesh government today decided to file an appeal against the disappointing verdict in the Bhopal gas tragedy case. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 667
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Bus crash in Jharkhand, 19 killed
1:2 Jharkhand, June 09 (ANI): At least 19 people were killed and more than a dozen injured when a speeding bus crashed into a tree in Dhanbad district of Jharkhand on Wednesday. The bus, carrying members of a wedding party, was en route to Asansol city in neighbouring West Bengal. The tragic mishap occurred when the driver lost control of the speeding bus on the Grand Trunk Road, near Govindpuri village of Dhanbad. Sixteen people were killed on the spot while three others succumbed to their injuries in the hospital. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 697
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Rajapaksa meets Krishna, discusses issues of displaced Tamils
0:54 New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): Visiting Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa met India's Foreign Minister SM Krishna in national capital New Delhi on Wednesday. Krishna and the Sri Lankan leader discussed issues relating to rehabilitation and resettlement of the war-displaced Tamils, many of who live in relief camps in India and the emerald island. Rajapaksa, who is on a three-day visit to India and arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday, is scheduled to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh later on Wednesday on the post-war political reconciliation plan and also sign important trade deals. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 631
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Kareena Kapoor, the busiest female actor in B'town
1:20 New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): One look at the line up of Kareena Kapoor films in months to come and it is crystal clear that she is easily the busiest female actor in town today. After a mixed 2009, the actor now has flurry of projects, all of which would now be releasing one after another. First to come would be the remake of Stepmom where she is said to have delivered a powerhouse performance in company of Kajol. Then, she would be letting her hair down for Golmaal 3 where she would be returning with the gang of boys this Diwali. However, before the release of these two films, Kareena has some unfinished business in the form of Milenge Milenge, which would finally be releasing in July after being launched 5 years ago. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 843
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PM positive about strengthening links across LoC
2:17 Srinagar, June 08 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, presently on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, said that he is looking at all possible measures to reinforce links between people on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC). The PM pointed out that peace talks are the only possible when Pakistan doesn't let its territory be used for acts of terror against India as the destiny of the people of both the countries are linked to each other. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 544
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Bhopal gas leak tragedy convicts released on bail
1:27 Bhopal/ New Delhi, June 08 (ANI): In a mockery of justice, a magistrate court in Bhopal on Monday evening granted bail to the seven former top executives of the Indian unit of US chemicals firm, Union Carbide, convicted in the Bhopal gas leak tragedy case earlier in the day. The accused were instantly released on submission of a surety of rupees 25000 by the trial court. After the grant of the bail the accused are likely to appeal to a higher court. Meanwhile, in the national capital, New Delhi, the spokesperson of Central Bureau of Investigation clarified the aspects leading to the grant of bail to the convicted executives of Union Carbide India Limited. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 567
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Bhopal gas verdict, an instance of delayed justice: Moily
1:26 New Delhi, June 08 (ANI): While reacting to the Bhopal court's judgement on Monday, M Veerappa Moily, India's law Minister said that the verdict in the fatal gas leak tragedy from the plant of Union Carbide at Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh over 25 years ago is an instance of delayed justice. Moily said that the delay is inexcusable and that justice has been denied to the victims of the tragedy. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 561
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Strike hits Hyundai unit in Chennai
1:0 Chennai, June 08 (ANI): Labour woes continue to plague the operations of Hyundai in India as fresh demands from a rebel labour union brought auto manufacturing at its Chennai factory to a grinding halt. This is the second strike to hit the South Korean auto major in the last one year. The management is slated to hold talks with the agitators on Tuesday to look into their demands, which includes reinstating 67 dismissed workers. Despite losing on production, the company appeared to be ready for tough talk with the agitators as it hinted that Hyundai is in no mood to reinstate anyone from the dismissed lot. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 573
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Police arrest Maoist leader in Bihar
1:17 Gaya, June 08 (ANI): Police on Monday arrested a dreaded Maoist leader in Gaya district of Bihar. Acting on a tip off, a team of local police personnel raided Alpa village under Khonch police station in the district and apprehended the Maoist's zonal commander Rajendra Paswan alias Parasji. Parasji is wanted in several cases registered in various districts of the state. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 562
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Mehbooba meets PM, demands withdrawal of armed forces from J&K
1:45 Srinagar, June 08 (ANI): After meeting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday, Mehbooba Mufti, President of People's Democratic Party (PDP), asked the PM to withdraw the armed forces deployed to tackle militancy in the valley region. She demanded immediate revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and pointed out the worsening situation in the valley. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 552
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Balakrishnan takes over as NHRC chief
1:12 New Delhi, June 08 (ANI): Justice KG Balakrishnan, former Chief Justice of India on Monday, took over as the chairperson of National Human Rights Commission and said that he would try his best to enforce human rights. Balakrishnan also sought media's help to dispense the cases of human rights violations. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 525
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Common man unhappy with proposed hike in fuel prices
1:31 Kolkata/Chennai,June 08 (ANI):Although, the meeting of the Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) on fuel price hike headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday remained inconclusive,the common man is expecting no hike as the increase will only add to their problems.Even the car owners are unhappy with the proposed hike. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 515
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