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Darsheel Safary wanted in a comedy flick
0:58 New Delhi, Apr 5(ANI): Darsheel Safary made viewers cry with his superb portrayal of an estranged dyslexic kid in Taare Zameen Par. Now, the cine prodigy is being sought to cut in a comedy film. Ashwini Dhir, the director of the recently released ‘One Two Three’ wants to cast him in his next film, which is tentatively titled ‘Dedh’. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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Authorities warn of more rain in Southern China
1:1 Guangxi Province, June 16(ANI): After the devastating earthquake which hit china on May 12, Chinese weather authorities have now warned that the nation's second longest river, may suffer serious flooding. Already reeling from a devastating earthquake, China has suffered floods across its south in recent days that have killed 57 people and forced 1.27 million to move to safer ground. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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Fuel price hike protest in Nepal turns violent
1:2 Kathmandu, June 19(ANI): Fuel price hike protests in Nepal have turned violent. Student activists on Thursday stoned and set fire to several vehicles in the capital Kathmandu. They were demanding a roll back of fuel prices and transport fares. Nepal Oil Corporation increased petrol and diesel prices by about 25 percent last week, saying the move was needed to cut losses due to a global oil price rise. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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IOC says U.S. relay team is stripped of gold
1:39 Beijing, August 2 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee or IOC made the decision to strip the U.S. team of its medals during the IOC's executive board meeting in Beijing Saturday. Former world 400 metres champion Antonio Pettigrew, now retired, admitted in May during the trial of former coach Trevor Graham that he had used performance-enhancing drugs for about six years. IOC communications director, told reporters that a possible reallocation of the medals had not been discussed. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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Australia says India committed to NPT
1:17 New Delhi, September 12 (ANI): Australian Foreign Minister, Stephen Smith who is in New Delhi on a five day visit said that both India and Australia have ‘very good records on non-proliferation’. Smith however added that despite the recent Nuclear Suppliers Group waiver, Australia would not sell uranium to India as it is not pledged to NPT. But he added that Canberra would back India’s efforts to become a member of the UN Security Council. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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Police releases sketches of Delhi blasts suspects
1:21 New Delhi, September 17 (ANI): Indian police on Tuesday released five sketches of three suspects of Delhi serial bombings, which left at least 20 dead. One sketch was of the person, who purportedly planted the bomb in Ghaffar market, while four other sketches were of two men each, accused of placing the bomb at another blast site, Barahkhamba road. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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Hosiery industry in Ludhiana faces uncertainties
2:18 Ludhiana, October 2 (ANI): The hosiery industry in Ludhiana fears that uncertain conditions in various parts of the country would badly hit its business and derail it from meeting the expected growth target. Known as the Manchester of India, Ludhiana’s hosiery industry is famous all over the world for its low cost and quality products. The total turn over of the hosiery industry in Ludhiana including domestic and international trade is about Rs 6000 crores. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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Taj operation over, NSG mopping up
1:11 Mumbai, November 29 (ANI): The war on Mumbai that started more than two days ago finally ended on Saturday with NSG commandos taking over the Taj Hotel. NSG chief J K Dutt on Saturday said the encounter is over and the commandos are sanitizing the hotel. Dutt also added that three terrorists have been gunned down in the morning. He further said that the Taj Hotel is under control. There are no more hostages or guests being held inside the hotel. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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Kashmir traders want normalcy to return in J and K
1:45 Srinagar, December 15 (ANI): Traders and locals in Srinagar long for normalcy and say that the frequent shutdowns and curfews in the region have resulted in huge losses. The city has witnessed frequent anti-election protests by the separatists in the state. As a result, streets in Srinagar wore a deserted look. Shopkeepers said they are not able to pay off the loans that they had raised to set up or expand their small businesses as the markets are closed most of the time. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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India urges Pak to honour Mumbai attack probe deadline
1:14 New Delhi, January 29 (ANI): Indian Foreign Minister, Pranab Mukherjee has urged Pakistan to honour its own deadline to make public the report of a preliminary investigation prepared on the basis of information provided by New Delhi regarding Mumbai attacks last November. Pakistan's de facto interior minister Rehman Malik had on January 17 said that the Pakistan government had directed its investigating team to complete its inquiry within 10 days. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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Child artists of Slumdog Millionaire leave for Oscars
1:14 Mumbai, February 20 (ANI): Indian child artists of Oscar nominated film, ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ took their flight to Los Angeles on Thursday to attend award ceremony. Ayush Khedekar, one of the actor said he was very much hopeful of winning the Oscars. While others said that they are a bit nervous but are equally excited. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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Taliban declare indefinite ceasefire in Swat
1:16 New Delhi, February 24 (ANI):Taliban on Tuesday declared an indefinite ceasefire in Pakistan's Swat valley. They have been waging an armed campaign in Swat for the last two years.Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan told reporters in Swat that a meeting of the Shura or council of the militants had decided on Tuesday morning to extend the ceasefire for an indefinite period. Khan also said the militants had released three kidnapped security personnel as a goodwill gesture. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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Sibal underlines the need to promote scientific research
1:26 New Delhi, February 28 (ANI): Indian Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Kapil Sibal on Friday stressed upon the need to promote scientific research with an assurance that the Government is making all efforts to encourage development and commercialisation of inventions and innovations. He said this on the eve of National Science Day that is being celebrated on the theme 'Expanding Horizon of Science' and several science communicators honoured with cash prizes and commendations. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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Onus on Indian and Tamil Nadu Govts: Jayalalithaa
2:26 Chennai, March 9 (ANI): Former state chief of Tamil Nadu, Jayalalithaa who also heads AIADMK accused the central Indian rulers of United Progressive Alliance or UPA and the Tamil Nadu State Governments for the genocidal attack on Tamils in Sri Lanka. She shared these views in Chennai on Monday while addressing the media at a spot where volunteers of her party, have undertaken hunger strike as a mark of protest against reported Sri Lankan atrocities on Tamilians. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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RJD and LJP arrive at seat sharing deal
2:39 New Delhi, March 17 (ANI):Allies of India's ruling coalition Rashtriya Janata Dal and Lok Janshakti Party on Tuesday announced their seat-sharing arrangement for Lok Sabha polls in Bihar.Chief of Rashtriya Janata Dal Lalu Prasad and Lok Janshakti Party leader Ram Vilas Paswan together made the announcement while addressing a news conference in the national capital.The RJD will contest 25 seats, and the LJP will contest 12 out of the 40 seats.Lalu Prasad said three seats have been left for the Congress. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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Congress denies ticket to co-accused of 1984 riots
1:57 New Delhi / Amritsar, April 10 (ANI): Sajjan Kumar, leader of ruling Congress party, after being not allowed to contest in the upcoming parliamentary polls on Thursday said that he would continue to work according to the party wishes. Kumar, who was acquitted in the 1984 riots case along with Jagdish Tytler, recently got a clean chit from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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UPA set to stake claim to form Government
0:53 New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Armed with letters of support Dr Manmohan Singh, the leader of the Congress Parliamentary Party, and Sonia Gandhi, the UPA chairperson, will meet the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and hand over letters of support from allies. This was decided unanimously at a meeting of the leaders of the United Progressive Alliance in which Gandhi was re-elected it's Chairperson. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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Deepavali celebrated across India with fervor
1:29 New Delhi/ Chennai/Amritsar,October 17 (ANI): People all over India celebrated Deepavali,the festival of lights amid utmost gaiety and fervour on Saturday.As for the Hindus, this day marks the home coming of Lord Rama after a fourteen-year exile and defeat of Ravana. This joyous occasion is reflected in array of lit earthen lamps and candles.On this day,apart from the traditional religious festivities at homes,Hindu devotees visit various temples to offer their prayers. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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Saina Nehwal to be honoured with prestigious Padma Shri award
1:29 Hyderabad, January 26 (ANI): In keeping with the giant strides she has taken in recent times, Saina Nehwal on Monday was named for the prestigious Padma Shri award. The honour comes five months after she received the Arjuna award on August 29 last year for her excellent show in year. The ace shuttler, the only Indian to have won a Super Series crown in 2009, was surprised to be honoured with the nation's prestigious civilian award for the year 2010. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1098
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Bilawal unwilling to lead PPP while probe continues
2:35 London/Islamabad, 8 Jan (ANI): Addressing a news conference in London on January 8th, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, The 19-year-old son and political heir of Benazir Bhutto, said that he had no leadership aspirations, but had simply answered a call. Bilwal will continue his studies in Oxford while his father, Asif Ali Zardari, takes a more active leadership role in the Party. However, he said that he took over the leadership, as it was the need of the hour. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1097
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