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Big-B and Deepika Padukone talk about Aarakshan
1:49 Mumbai, December 25 (ANI): Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone are all geared up for their upcoming flick 'Aarakshan'. Directed by Prakash Jha, Aarakshan is based on the controversial subject of reservation, an issue that has always been a potboiler in Indian politics. While interacting with media persons during a promotional event in Mumbai, the Big-B said that reservation is a very sensitive issue and this should be presented in front the society keeping in mind both the viewpoints. On her part, Deepika Padukone noted that she is very happy to have played a role in this film as it has a social message. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 501
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NATO chief says will not hunt Taliban in Pakistan
1:28 Kabul, July 25 (ANI): NATO will not enter Pakistan to hunt Taliban insurgents, but reserves the right for self-Defence if the militants attack the alliance troops from across the border in Afghanistan. General Secretary of NATO, Jaap De Hoop said that militant attacks in Afghanistan have jumped by 40 percent, following de-facto ceasefires between Pakistan's new government and insurgents in the tribal regions. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1084
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Indian shares dip 5.34 pc on global cues
2:4 Mumbai, March 3 (ANI): Indian shares provisionally fell 5.12 percent on March 3, led by losses in Reliance Industries, with sentiment weighed down by a sell-off in global markets on growing fears of a recession in the United States. The 30-share BSE index provisionally closed down 900 points at 16,677, with 26 of its components falling. The broader 50-issue NSE index provisionally lost 5.35 percent to 4,944.05. It was mainly due to the growing fears of a recession in the United States that took a toll on the share markets. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1326
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Political Parties cross swords over Varun Gandhi
2:6 New Delhi/ Amritsar, March 29 (ANI): Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party and Communists cross swords over Varun Gandhi. Ruling Congress party slammed main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party's leader Lal Krishna Advani, the party's prime ministerial candidate, for being mum on Varun Gandhi's hate speech. The Communists too came down heavily upon BJP for arousing religious passions. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1091
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Artisans redesign carpets to gain international appreciation
2:8 Sikkim, June 4 (ANI): Artisans in Sikkim are making a blend of age-old designs and incorporating new designs to popularise their carpets in the international market. Mostly woven by women, the rich culture and tradition of Buddhism are clearly visible in the woollen carpets, thus making them different from rest of the Indian handicrafts .The carpets have fine textures and amazing designs ranging from the traditional ones to the stylish contemporary patterns. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 962
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Hurriyat group calls for shutdown in Kashmir
1:21 Srinagar, September 6 (ANI): The Coordination committee of the separatist Hurriyat group called for a shutdown in Kashmir valley on Saturday. Shops, business establishments, educational institutions and banks remained closed in observance of the shutdown call. Others in Srinagar said that the authorities in the region are not being stern and are rolling back decisions frequently. The government recently decided to let the Hindu Shrine Board make temporary use of 40-hectares of land. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1172
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Pak Prime Minister nominees file nomination papers
1:45 Islamabad, March 23(ANI): Nominees for the post of Pakistan's next Prime Minister filed their nomination papers in capital Islamabad on March 23. The Pakistan People's Party of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto nominated former National Assembly speaker, Yousaf Raza Gilani, for the premiership on March 22. Meanwhile, Chaudhry Pervez Elahi, a senior leader of Musharraf's main allied party, PML-Q, on March 22 said he would challenge Gilani in the vote. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1220
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HDFC and Centurion bank strike merger
1:18 New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): According to reports HDFC Bank is all set to merge with Centurion Bank of Punjab, a bank one-fifth its size in terms of assets. With the merger HDFC will instantly augment its branch network by 50% or 400 branches. Centurion also has Reserve Bank of India’s permission to open another 30 branches. Fee-based income has become important for banks as margins in their core business of lending are on a decline due to competition and interest rate pressures. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1538
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India hands over 8th aid consignment to China
2:33 Sichuan Province, June 8(ANI): Indian Foreign minister Pranab Mukherjee visited the Sichuan province which was hit by a deadly earthquake recently. Wrapping his four day visit to China, Mukherjee handed over eighth earthquake aid consignment to the disaster hit country on Saturday. An IL-76 carrying 28 tonnes of relief material landed at Chengdu on Saturday. Handing over the relief to vice governor of Sichuan, Mukherjee expressed his solidarity and sympathy to the people of China. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1156
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Sixth Pravasi Bhartiya Divas inaugurated in New Delhi
1:50 New Delhi, 8 Jan (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday, January 08 inducted the sixth Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, or the expatriate Indians annual conference in national capital New Delhi. Over one thousand Persons of Indian Origin from more than 43 countries are taking part in this three-day event, which began on January 7. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1399
CPI (M) slams TC for demanding President's rule in WB
1:19 Kolkata, November 29 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Saturday came down heavily on the West Bengal state's opposition party Trinamool congress for demanding that the state should be brought under central administration. Talking to reporters in Kolkata, CPI (M) general secretary Prakash Karat taunted the central government to depute a fact-finding team to ascertain the truth. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 689
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Microsoft may borrow first time ever to buy Yahoo
1:25 New Delhi, Feb 6 (ANI): Chief financial officer of Microsoft, Chris Liddell has reported that the software giant is likely to borrow money for the first time to finance its proposed $44.6 billion takeover of Yahoo. He also informed in a conference that, the company will use available cash and stock to pay part of the sum it has offered for Yahoo. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1134
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1985 Air India Kanishka bombing
4:2 Punjab/ Canada, June 22: On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 left Montreal for New Delhi via London. But it exploded and crashed off Ireland’s Atlantic Coast. In Canada’s worst terrorist attack, 329 persons were killed, mostly of Indian origin. After nearly 25 years, Justice John Major, the head of Kanishka Bombing Inquiry Commission has made several recommendations, including an ex-gratia payment to victims’ families. Pro-Khalistan militants were responsible for the mid-air bombing. The masterminds included Talwinder Singh Parmar, who fled to India and was killed in a police encounter in 1992 … And Inderjit Singh Reyat, who was convicted for the Kanishka bombing was released in 2009 after spending 15 years in jail. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1017
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Tibetan Exiles celebrate Dalai Lama's birthday
1:18 New Delhi, July 6(ANI): The ongoing Tibet China issue has not discouraged the Tibetan exiles in India from celebrating the 73rd birthday of their 14th and current spiritual leader The Dalai Lama on Sunday. A large number of Tibetans gathered at New Delhi and prayed for the long life and health of their leader.The Dalai Lama has lived in Dharamsala with thousands of his followers since a failed uprising against Chinese rule and collapse of the Tibetan resistance movement in 1959. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1394
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Six die as tourist bus falls into a steep gorge
1:43 Bhatta Fall, May 24 (ANI): At least six people are reported to have died when their bus fell into a deep gorge in Uttarkhand. Thirty-five persons were injured in the incident. The bus was headed towards the tourist resort of Mussorie when it went out of control and fell into a gorge. Senior Superintendent of Police of Dehra Dun Amit Sinha said that they are yet to ascertain the exact reason behind the bus falling into the gorge. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 953
Ranbir to go flabby,deaf and mute for Silence
1:0 New Delhi, November 27 (ANI): Imagine Bollywood's hottie Ranbir Kapoor in a loose and flabby look. Well it's bad but true. Ranbir is planning to put on some kilos for his comic role in Anurag Basu's upcoming venture Silence. Ranbir's character in the film is inspired from Charlie Chaplin as well as Mr Bean for which he will adorn a flabby and loose look. According to sources Anurag is a huge fan of Charlie Chaplin but Mr Bean is Ranbir's idea. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 505
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More than 650 cases of dengue fever reported in Ludhiana
2:11 Ludhiana, October 11 (ANI): More than 650 confirmed cases of dengue fever and two deaths due to the same have been reported in Ludhiana city in Punjab. Patients have been admitted to Dayanand Medical College in Ludhiana. Caused by aedes aegypti mosquito Dengue is one of the oldest anthropod borne diseases known in India. Characterized by severe muscle and joint pains, the fever can prove fatal if it develops into a more severe form, dengue hemorrhagic fever. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1394
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Lawyers gather to demonstrate against Musharraf
1:31 Karachi/ Islamabad, June 9(ANI): The streets of Karachi are abuzz on Monday, with around one thousand Pakistani lawyers and political activists. They are gathered for the a cross country rally to demand the restoration of sacked judges. The lawyers have spear headed opposition to President Pervez Musharraf, since he dismissed the country's top judge, Iftikhar Chaudhry. The protest, due to end in the capital on Thursday, will increase pressure on the former army general. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1094
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Indian shares fluctuate, inch towards 10K figure
1:47 Mumbai, October 17 (ANI): The main sensitive index of the Bombay Stock Exchange or BSE Sensex swung between negative and positive in volatile trade as investors searched for direction amid persistent economic worries. The benchmark index rose nearly 2 percent in early trade but then fell as much as 1.1 percent. Investors at the BSE said that they are not able to analyze the situation as the shares are fluctuating. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1076
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Blast hits a passenger bus in Sri Lanka
1:27 Colombo, Feb 23(ANI): A suspected Tamil Tiger bomb blast destroyed a passenger bus on the southern outskirts of the Sri Lankan capital Colombo on February 23. However there are no immediate reports of any fatalities. Hospital officials where the injured were admitted said that eighteen people had reached there following the blast. The explosion occurred at a bus stand in the town of Mount Lavinia, just south of Colombo. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1095
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