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Security tight in Lahore on Tuesday
1:50 Lahore, March 31 (ANI):Security was tight at a Pakistani police academy on Tuesday; a day after gunmen stormed the police academy in Lahore killing at least eight cadets.The building of the police academy stood heavily guarded as Sun rose on Tuesday.A fresh contingent arrived to take over the morning duty.The daylight revealed the poke marks of bullets on the building and broken windowpanes from yesterday's gun battle and explosions. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 788
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India gets access to 26/11-terror plotter David Headley
2:8 Washington D.C.,June 05 (ANI):India has been given access to David Coleman Headley, Pakistani-American LeT operative who has confessed to his role in the Mumbai attacks,US national security adviser James Jones said on Saturday.Meanwhile,as the first India-US Strategic Dialogue came to an end on Thursday,India's Foreign Minister S M Krishna in Washington on Friday also said that United States has assured India of getting access to Pakistani-American 26/11 terror plotter David Headley. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 659
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Japanese Foreign Minister meets Indian Prime Minister
1:21 New Delhi, August 5 (ANI): Japanese Foreign Minister met the Indian Prime Minister in the National capital on Tuesday. Masahiko Koumura is the first Foreign Minister from a Nuclear Supplier Group or NSG member country to visit India. The visit comes after IAEA's approval of the Indo-US nuclear deal. Koumura, also met his Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee separately with reportedly the nuclear deal and other regional issues to figure during the talks. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1273
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Gyaneshwari Express attack leaves villagers under constant fear
1:3 Jhargram, June 12 (ANI): Although, police has arrested Sameer Mahato, a functionary of the Maoist backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA), in connection with the Gyaneshwari Express attack, the incident has left locals scared, who now live in constant fear not only of the rebels but even security forces. Maoist rebels in recent months have stepped up attacks in response to a government security offensive to clear them out of their jungle bases. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 547
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No political rights for Gilgit, a year after the package
4:24 Gilgit, December 21: Gilgit Baltistan is on the boil. Locals are protesting against the Pakistani establishment for the continued denial of their political rights even after passing the Gilgit Baltistan Empowerment and Self Governance Order-2009 more than a year ago. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 425
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Burns discusses PM's upcoming visit to Washington with Krishna
1:55 New Delhi, October 16 (ANI): US Under Secretary for Political Affairs, William J Burns on Thursday met Indian Foreign Minister S M Krishna in New Delhi to prepare for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Washington next month. Burns was accompanied by US ambassador to India, Timothy J. Roemer. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 702
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MNS asks BSE for a website in Marathi
1:31 Mumbai, November 22 (ANI): India's regional outfit Maharashtra Navnirman Sena that champions the cause of ethnic Marathi community asked the Bombay Stock Exchange to launch a language portal on Saturday. The MNS shot off a letter to the BSE authorities demanding a website in regional Marathi language to benefit the local investors. Meanwhile, locals also expressed similar sentiments, saying a Marathi portal would help them in a big way in investing in stocks. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 956
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Let scams issue be debated in Parliament: Pranab
1:46 Kolkata, December 04 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday called for a debate in the Parliament on recent scams, and said that the government would respond to their questions. Speaking to the media outside his residence in Kolkata, Mukherjee said that the investigation is going on the other relevant issues. He said he had two meetings with the Opposition, and the Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar had also called an All-Party meeting to solve the deadlock. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 424
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PAC has mandate to investigate any scam: Joshi
1:28 New Delhi, December 07 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party senior leader Murali Manohar Joshi, and Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said on Monday that the parliamentary panel has the mandate to investigate any scam. Joshi said that in case the Joint Parliamentary Committee is not formed to conduct a probe into the 2G-telecom spectrum allocations scam, the PAC could investigate all aspects of the scam. He added that it is the job of the PAC to account for the taxpayers' money. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 545
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RBI springs to action as shares plunge on global cues
2:23 Mumbai, October 10 (ANI): India's main Bombay Stock Exchange's sensitive index, the Sensex tumbled on Friday, joining a global sell off on worries about a recession. Sensex fell by more than 9 percent on early trade and the 50-share NSE index was down by 6 percent at 3,302.85. Stock analysts said that though the countries across the world are taking steps to counter the global trend. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1008
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Train driverheard explosion,felt vibrations
1:12 New Delhi/ Jhargram,May 28 (ANI): The driver of Gyaneshwari Express heard an explosion and then felt vibrations before the Mumbai-bound passenger train derailed,killing at least 65 people and injuring over 150 early on Friday after it crashed into the path of a cargo train.A senior railway official,Vivek Sahai, Member Traffic,Railway Board,said the incident took place just an hour after the Maoists had declared a Black week,signaling protests. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 812
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Three detained for stone pelting at Rahul Gandhi’s train
1:13 Karnal, 17 September (ANI): Three persons were detained on Thursday for allegedly pelting stones at the train in which general secretary of India’s ruling Congress Rahul Gandhi was traveling. Some miscreants pelted stones at the Swarn Shatabdi Express train near Gharaunda town in Haryana on Tuesday. Inspector General of Police V Kamraj has informed that the arrested were questioned and a detailed report would be followed after their total examination. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 859
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Development and not just guns, a must to counter Maoists: Chauhan
2:6 New Delhi, February 08(ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan on Sunday noted that the rural folk have to be rendered all facilities related to development and not merely armed protection or guns to counter Maoist insurgency. Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh chief Raman Singh observed that the Chhattisgarh has been successful in curbing Maoist insurgency in the state to certain extent. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 852
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Shanti Bhushan should be punished if found guilty: Anna
4:11 New Delhi, April 17 (ANI): Reacting on the controversy surrounding co-chairman of Lokpal Bill joint drafting committee Shanti Bhushan over his involvement in bribing a judge, social activist Anna Hazare on Sunday said that Bhushan should be punished if found guilty. However, Hazare added according to the examination report of the high level forensic laboratory, the CD is false. But he also said that if Bhushan is found guilty then he should be punished as per the law. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 392
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Muslims make account books ahead of Hindu festival Diwali
2:52 Ahmedabad, November 1 (ANI): The festival of lights or Diwali marks the return of lord Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and his victory over Ravana, the demon king. An important Hindu festival, Diwali witnesses a grand celebration across the country. Houses are lit up, special pujas or prayers are conducted, sweets exchanged and fireworks light up the evening sky. It is also believed that on this day goddess Lakshmi or the goddess of wealth visits everyone. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 553
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BJP to raise Manipur issue in Parliament
1:18 Imphal, July 09 (ANI): Accompanied by a couple of lawmakers on a two-day visit to Imphal, senior functionary of BJP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj on Thursday said that BJP would raise the pathetic situation of Manipur in the ensuing monsoon session of Parliament. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 481
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Police arrest 3 Maoists, 2 minors in Orissa
1:7 Raigarh, December 16 (ANI): In a major success during an anti Maoist operation, police in Orissa arrested five persons including three Maoists rebels. Police have also recovered arms, ammunition and explosives from them. The three ultras, who were arrested on December 14, were presented in front of the media on Wednesday at the Raigarh police station in the state. According to the police two others who were detained are minors and have been sent to a juvenile correction centre. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 461
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Two Coimbatore blasts convicts set free by HC
1:39 Coimbatore, October 13 (ANI): Mohammad Amjad Ali and Mujibur Rehman, the two Muslim youths who were serving life sentence for their alleged involvement in the serial blasts which took place in Coimbatore in 1998 were released following the Madras High Court order on Monday. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 747
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Thousands gather at Barsana village to play Lathmar Holi
1:6 Barsana,February 24 (ANI):Scores of pilgrims witnessed and took part in the Lathamar Holi celebrations at the Rangili Street of Barsana in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.Celebrating an age-old tradition,men from neighbouring towns and villages come to Barsana and sing provocative songs to invite the attention of women.The women go on the offensive and use long staves called laathis to beat up the men folk,who protect themselves with shields.This particular sequence gives Barsana's Holi festival the appellation of Lath Maar or hitting with staves. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1791
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IPL Season 4: Pune Warriors address media after defeating Kings XI Punjab
6:56 Mumbai, April 11 (ANI): In a match at the D.Y. Patil Stadium, Pune Warriors team stole a seven-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab in their opening match of the Indian Premier League in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 315
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