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Book on Sachin to integrate pictures of fans across globe
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Jaipur, December 03 (ANI): The integrated pictures of fans of Sachin Tendulkar across globe are to form a book. Kerry Flower, chief executive officer of Opus Media, informed media in Jaipur on Thursday that the book 'Sachin Tendulkar Opus' would now carry pictures of his fans from around the world. He further informed that one lucky Tendulkar fan will get to meet the ace cricketer in person and get a copy of the book. Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, a right handed batsman is one of the greatest players in the history of Cricket.
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Pune blast's prime suspect in police custody till June 1
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Mumbai, May 25 (ANI): Abdul Samad, the prime suspect in Pune German Bakery blast case, has been sent to police custody till June 1. Samad was arrested yesterday, May 24 from Bhatkal district in Uttar Kannada, Karnataka and was produced in court today. Samad has been identified as the younger brother of Yasin Bhatkal, a key member of Indian Mujahideen (IM) - suspected of being involved in bomb blasts across the country in recent years. The Pune blast, which left 17 dead and more than 60 injured, was the first terror attack in the country after 26/11 attack in Mumbai in 2008.
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Security beefed up in Mumbai prior to verdict on Kasab
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Mumbai, May 3 (ANI): Security has been beefed up in Mumbai today prior to the judicial verdict on the lone surviving gunman of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, Ajmal Amir Kasab. Seventeen months after Mumbai went through the worst-ever terror attacks; a Special Court in Mumbai is slated to start the process of delivering the judgement. As many as 166 persons were killed and nearly 300 injured during the 60-hour seize in Mumbai in November 2008 attacks, which is now referred to as 26/11.
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Pranab assures safety of Sikhs in Kashmir
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New Delhi, August 21 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, on Friday assured that both the central and state governments would take all necessary steps to ensure safety of Sikhs in of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, the lower House of India Parliament, Mukherjee termed that it was handiwork of extremists and militants who wanted to create communal tension in the valley. Mirza Mehboob Beg, lawmaker and senior leader of the National Conference, the ruling party of Kashmir, also came down heavily on the nefarious elements issuing such threats.
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FICCI places growth projection at 7%
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New Delhi, January 31 (ANI): India's Apex business Chamber, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry or FICCI on Friday placed India's growth projection for 2008-09 at 7% rejecting the 5% rate projected by the International Monetary Fund. The IMF had projected a 5% growth for India in 2009 on the plea that world growth rate would be falling to its lowest level since the Second World War.
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Security forces gun down two Maoists in Bastar
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Bastar, December 16(ANI): After a fierce gun battle between Maoists and security forces, Security forces on Tuesday gunned down two Maoists rebels in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. The incident took place in thick-forested village of Surakhera in Bijapur district.The gun battle continued for 90 minutes. Police also recovered a loaded gun, some Tiffin bombs and Maoist literature from the site.
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Amitabh Bachchan launches 'Bachchan Bol' in UK
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London, May 19 (ANI): After launching his voice blog called Bachchan Bol in India last year, Amitabh Bachchan launched vogging or voice blogging in london on Wednesday. This new product called 'Bachchan Bol', would enable Big B to tell users his thoughts which they will be able to listen on their mobile phones by dialing a number for a cost of three pounds a month. Senior Bachchan will be using the service to share his day-to-day personal and professional experiences.
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Indian Railways launches Jan Ahaar in Kolkata
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Kolkata, November 21 (ANI): Indian Railway Minister, Mamta Banerjee's dream project to provide hygienic and tasty food to the commoners at subsidised rates came true on Friday. Named Jan Ahaar, this facility was formally launched at India's busiest railway terminus, Howrah Station of Kolkata. Jan Ahaar, a self-service cafeteria, provides snacks and meals at affordable prices, ranging from rupees 3 to 38 rupees.
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Pakistan's duplicity in Azad Kashmir
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Azad Kashmir, March 28: October 21, 2008. India and Pakistan agreed to open trade links across the Line of Control in the Kashmir Valley. The cross-LoC-trade opened for the first time in 61 years was aimed at benefiting local traders and businessmen and strengthening people to people contact. Held every Tuesday and Wednesday, the trade has been growing in volume and value. Till February 2011 goods worth nearly Rs800 crore had been exchanged since the day of commencement. Unfortunately, in Azad Kashmir, big traders from Pakistan carry out proxy trade with the support of the army while the local businessmen are ignored. It's another discriminatory but successful attempt by Pakistan administration and the army to not allow the people of Azad Kashmir become self-reliant.
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Religious guru of Pragya Singh promises cooperation
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Ambala, November 12 (ANI): Swami Avdheshanand, religious guru of Hindu God-woman Pragya Singh, an accused in Malegaon blasts, has offered his full cooperation in blast investigations. Anti-Terrorism Squad or ATS has so far arrested nine suspects including Hindu God-woman Pragya Singh in connection with the September 29 Malegaon blast case. Swami Avdheshanand however appealed all to refrain from labeling Pragya as a militant till her offence is proven.
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Menon downplays border disputes with China
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New Delhi, November 21 (ANI): National Security Adviser Shiv Shankar Menon on Saturday said that the polity in India and China is focussed on development, regardless of those who make noises about the irritants on the border. Menon said despite the brawl in the media, nothing much has changed on the border area in the last few years. Talking about the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Vietnam last month, Menon stated that both countries are working towards peaceful transformation of their countries.
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Hindu family takes care of Muslim shrine Panjpeer
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Abohar,August 10 (ANI): On every 15th day in the month of Monsoon,the Panjpeer shrine in Abohar comes alive. Thousands of devotees irrespective of their caste,creed and religion throng the shrine to get their wishes fulfilled.Interestingly,this shrine of Muslim saints is taken care of by a Hindu family and revered by people of all faiths.
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Kangana refuses to kiss Mika
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New Delhi, February 11 (ANI): According to buzz doing the rounds, Kangana Ranuat has refused to kiss singer Mika. Sources say, when 'Tanu Weds Manu' director Aanand L Rai asked Kangana to kiss Mika, she completely refused to accept Rai's wish, saying, 'I am not Rakhi Sawant to do some thing like this'. And the director didn't have much choice in the matter and gave in to Kangna's demand.
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FIFA World Cup trophy unveiled
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Kolkata, January 16 (ANI): German football legend Lothar Mathhaus unveiled the FIFA World Cup trophy 2010 in Kolkata on Friday. The programme was part of the tour organised by FIFA or International Federation of Association Football, soccer's governing body, to take the trophy around 86 countries to provide soccer fans an opportunity to see the World Cup Trophy. Addressing reporters at the unveiling ceremony, Matthaus said that the future of football lies in Africa and Asia.
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IPL Season 4: Gambhir has great leadership skill: Whatmore
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Kolkata, April 20 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders coach Dav Whatmore on Tuesday praised his captain Gautam Gambhir and said that he has got great leadership skill. Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Kochi Tuskers Kerala today in Kolkata. Recently, after defeating Rajasthan Royals, KKR recorded their second win in three matches in the ongoing IPL tournament.
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Mugabe in biggest battle after losing parliament
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New Delhi, Apr 3(ANI): Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe is fighting to survive the biggest crisis of his 28-year rule after losing control of the parliament for the first time since taking power after independence. The opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has said that Mugabe had also been defeated in the presidential election last Saturday and should concede defeat.
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Bengaluru offers insurance for HIV +ve patients
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Bengaluru, August 28 (ANI): In a significant move, the Karnataka Network for Positive People or KNP+, Star Health and Allied Insurance company have jointly started an insurance scheme for people testing HIV + in Bengaluru. The project is supported by United States Agency for International Development. The sum assured is Rs.30, 000 which includes both cash and cashless facility. The policy is for one year and patients can avail the hospitalization expenses up to Rs.15, 000.
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Actor Manoj Bajpayee becomes a father
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New Delhi, March 3 (ANI): It is celebration time at the Bajpayee household. Manoj Bajpayee and his wife Shabana have become the proud parents of a baby girl. The couple has named her Ava Nayla Bajpayee. The joyful father, Manoj, was shooting in Bhopal for Prakash Jha's Aarakshan. He flew down to Mumbai for the delivery. Buzz has it that the couple was superstitious and had wanted a baby for long, so they preferred to keep the news under wraps.
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Drama queens of our very own tinsel town
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New Delhi, October 3 (ANI): The Hindi film industry is known for its explicit relationship with expressions and emotions. But even as some of our most beautiful heroines adapt to them on the big screen there is no escaping the fact that some of them are even bigger drama queens in real life. The one decade old actress who never got along with anyone leave alone Kareena. Ameesha Patel s comeback saw the actress refreshing rivalry with Bebo to gain attention.
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Maoists burn down tractor, machinery in Jharkhand
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Jharkhand, March 12 (ANI): Maoists on Thursday burnt down a tractor and some machinery at the construction site of a bridge in Jharkhand. The incident took place at the Khambiya village in the state's Gumla district, around 145 kilometres from capital Ranchi. Local police suspect two Maoist organizations - People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) and Tiger group as being behind the attack. Meanwhile, the contractors say they are worried as the frequency of such attacks is hampering their work.
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