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India to boost security after blasts
1:46 Veraval/Rajkot, July 30 (ANI): Pressure is mounting on the authorities to beef up the intelligence apparatus to counter the series of sophisticated and coordinated bombings across the nation. Security is being tightened after 19 live bombs were found in Surat and defused. Additional forces have been deployed across Saurashtra, which also houses the famous Somnath Temple. Additional forces have also been deployed in the Rajkot region of the western state. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1092
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Pakistan coalition readies Musharraf impeachment
1:7 New Delhi, August 17 (ANI): Pakistan's ruling coalition on Sunday finally tightened the screw on President Pervez Musharraf, saying it would launch impeachment proceedings within two days if the key U.S. ally does not stand down. On Sunday, a committee of coalition officials agreed on a list of impeachment charges against the president. The coalition insists it will secure the required two-thirds majority in the parliament to oust him. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1092
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Maruti not planning an ultra-low-cost car
1:27 New Delhi, September 4 (ANI): India’s top car maker, Maruti Suzuki India has cleared that it has no plans to launch an ultra cheap small car. It has rather clarified that it sees a greater focus on fuel efficient small cars, hybrids, electric and multi-fuel cars. Japan’s Suzuki Motor corporation which owns 54.2 per cent of Maruti wants to shift to India the bulk of its research and development on cars with engine capacity of 1200 cc or lower. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1092
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Rescue operations speed up in Orissa
1:27 Bhubneshwar, September 21 (ANI): Rescue operations in Orissa have been speeded up as the state faces the fury of flash floods due to incessant rains. At least 15 of the 30 districts in the state have been affected by the flash floods. The states disaster management agencies and the army have started evacuating thousands of stranded villagers from the affected areas. The Air Force helicopters have been pressed into service and the army men rescued people marooned in Boudh district. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1092
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B’wood actors add glamour to 'Dandiya' in Mumbai
1:55 Mumbai, October 9 (ANI): Bollywood actors added glamour to the 'Dandiya' event organized as a part of Navratri festival in Mumbai. To everyone's astonishment actor's Rahul Roy, Monica Bedi and Chunky Pandey mingled with the crowds that had come to the 'Dandiya' event. The nine-day 'Navratri' festival, which began on Tuesday, is characterized by various cultural events in different regions in the country besides pujas. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1092
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Egyptian Prez calls for stronger levels of cooperation
1:54 New Delhi, November 17 (ANI): Visiting Egyptian President, Mohammad Hosni Mubarak and India’s Commerce Minister, Kamal Nath met in New Delhi on Monday to give a further push to bilateral economic ties. Mubarak, who is on a four-day visit to India while addressing the Indo Egyptian Business Forum said that an affective platform is needed for intensive interaction between the leading businesses and industrialists of the two countries. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1092
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Bed-and-Breakfast scheme instant hit in Chandigarh
1:49 Chandigarh, November 26 (ANI): The global financial meltdown, has hit the pockets of tourists who are wary of splurging on holidays and vacations. There has been a marked decrease in people traveling this season. Tour operators in India have already reported a 20 to 30 percent drop in number of tourists this year. A days’ stay at an average five star hotel room is out of reach of many foreign travelers without any corporate or institutional support. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1092
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Mumbai mourns attacks as public anger swells
2:0 Mumbai, December 4 (ANI): People from all walks of life joined thousands of Mumbai citizens on Wednesday in a protest organised through text messages and Facebook to protest against last week's attacks and the government's failure to prevent them. Around 100,000 protesters marched from all over Mumbai and congregated at the Gateway of India, close to the scene of a 60-hour siege at the Taj Mahal Hotel. The protests were the biggest outpouring of public anger and frustration. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1092
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No tension on border but army prepared for any situation
1:5 Jammu, December 26 (ANI): An Indian Army General has ruled out any tension on border with Pakistan but said that army is prepared for any situation and is closely monitoring the situation. Talking to the media in Jammu on Friday, General Officer Commanding or GoC, Tiger Division said that there are reports of some activity at the border and the Army was prepared to meet the situation as it arises. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1092
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Narendra Kumar and Manoviraj Khosla'S collections at KFW
1:58 Kolkata, April 4 (ANI): Indian fashion designer Narendra Kumar and Manoviraj Khosla showcased their collections at the ongoing Kolkata Fashion Week or KFW.Models and many Bollywood celebrities walked the ramp for designer Narendra Kumar,whose collection was inspired by the gloomy days during the last year's Mumbai terror attack According to the designer,his superb black and white collection was dedicated to the victims who lost their lives in the terror attack. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1092
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Jayalalithaa terms DMK chief's fast as a gimmick
1:28 Tamil Nadu, April 28, (ANI): Jayalalithaa, General Secretary of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), termed DMK chief and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. Karunanidhi's call for hunger strike over Sri Lankan issue, as a political stunt. She said this while addressing an election rally of the party at Tirupur in Tamil Nadu on Monday. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1092
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Indian astrologers predict recession free 2010
1:25 Varanasi, December 31 (ANI): Indian astrologers have predicted that recession would be over in the year 2010. According to predictions recession, which began to recede in 2008-2009, will be over in the New Year and is expected to bring respite to global business. Astrologers also predict that 2010 would see a downturn in rising prices of essential commodities. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1092
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Security along India Nepal border beefed up
1:30 Uttar Pradesh,January 05(ANI):Police in Gorakhpur city of Uttar Pradesh have beefed up security measures along the porous India-Nepal border to guard against possible threats. Security personnel of the paramilitary force,Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB),monitored the movements along the Sonoli border in the state,following Intelligence reports about the possibility of insurgents crossing over.The escape of three Pakistani militants from national capital New Delhi has added to the concerns of the officials. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1092
Pak arrests 10 militants ahead of elections
1:1 Karachi, Feb 16 (ANI): Pakistani police on February 15 have arrested 10 Islamic militants in its biggest city, Karachi. The militants were said to be planning terror attacks during next week's general elections. Meanwhile, Pakistani voters have succeeded in pushing back the Islamist tide and throwing out of power political clerics governing Pakistan's northwest in the upcoming elections on February18. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1091
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Tibetans protest as Olympic torch reaches Canberra
1:33 Canberra/Sydney, Apr 23(ANI): Tibetans based in Australia today organized protests as the Olympic flame arrived in Australian capital Canberra on April 23 ahead of the Thursday’s torch relay. Peaceful protests were held in Sydney. Tibetan protesters also gathered outside the Fairbairn Air Force Base, where the torch arrived. Security was tight at the air base to prevent the arrival ceremony from being disrupted. Pro-China supporters were able to view the ceremony from behind the perimeter fence. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1091
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Handmade fans industry in doldrums
2:15 Bijnore, Apr 28(ANI): Traditional craftsmen making exquisite handmade fans in India's northern Bijnore face an uphill task due to raw material crunch. Dried date palm leaves are the key raw material used in manufacturing the handmade fans. With farmers cutting the date palm trees from the roots, craftsmen are faced with a serious problem. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1091
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8 killed in a blast outside Danish embassy in Pak
0:51 Islamabad, June 2(ANI): At least eight people were killed and several others wounded in a bomb blast outside the Danish embassy in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad on Monday. Security officials suspect the blast to be a suicide bomber attack. The bomber was apparently in a car, which exploded near the Embassy. The blast destroyed the embassy gate and left a three feet deep crater. It also damaged the vehicles in the compound. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1091
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China, India and Mexico arrive at G8 summit
1:18 Toyako/Chitose, July 7(ANI): Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived at Chitose New Airport in Japan on Monday for the Group of Eight summit. The summit will be held from July 7 to July 9 near Lake Toya in rural Hokkaido. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh also arrived in Hokkaido on Monday for the summit. Late on Monday Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda welcomed Group of Eight leaders and their spouses at a traditional Japanese dinner in Toyako. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1091
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Congress repeats its confidence of proving majority
1:59 New Delhi/Chandigarh/Ranchi, July 18(ANI): Congress party has expressed confidence about having majority ahead of trust vote. Though reports are doing the rounds that Samajwadi Party is struggling to keep its flock together due to the decision to back the government. However, Congress spokesperson while talking to reporters in New Delhi on Friday expressed confidence about having garnered majority. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1091
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Belgian King pays obeisance at a Sikh shrine
1:22 New Delhi, November 6 (ANI): Belgian King Albert II and Queen Paola visited Bangla Saheb Gurdwara in national capital on Wednesday. King Albert II, who is on a nine-day visit to India, offered prayers at the Shrine. The King Albert II and Queen Paola were felicitated with a ceremonial sword, an honour by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee. The King and the Queen also inaugurated a 'langar' on the premises of the Gurudwara. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1091
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