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Taekwondo training camp in Bhopal for Asian games
1:34 Bhopal, July 15 (ANI): National Taekwondo training camp is being conducted in Bhopal to train participants from across the country for the upcoming Asian Games, which will be held in November in China. The camp started at Tatya Tope Stadium from June 14 and will conclude on July 31. Around 24 male and female Teakwood players, a martial art, are attending the camp. The camp provides training in physical fitness and technical aspects of the game. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 783
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MS Gill calls for fair elections of Hockey India
2:1 New Delhi,January 25 (ANI):India's Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports,Manohar Singh Gill, called for free, fair and transparent elections of Hockey India,scheduled to be held on February 7.He voiced his views concerning various aspects of the game after formally opening the renovated and spruced-up Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday.It may be recalled that the elections to the Hockey India were postponed after certain affiliated state associations objected to the superseding the Indian Hockey Federation. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 850
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Recession hits export industries in Ludhiana
1:58 Ludhiana, March 21 (ANI): The ongoing global financial crisis has taken its toll on export industries of Ludhiana as they are facing slump due to fall in demand. From hosiery industry to engineering to cycle industry, the economic slowdown has cast a dark shadow over the industries with many employees having been handed over the pink slip. Confirming the reports of slowdown, industry experts said that the worse is yet to come. Meanwhile, workers employed in various industries now fear for their livelihood. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 948
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Indian, Japanese designers rule first day of LFW
1:20 Mumbai, March 12 (ANI): The first day of the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai on Friday showcased innovative designs from both Indian and foreign designers. A major attraction of the event was the collections from Japanese designers that was an initiative from the Ministry of Economic Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan. Three Japanese designers,Tamae Hirokaro, Motonari Ono and Sara Arai, unveiled their collections that portrayed the beautiful fashion of the 'Cherry blossom land'. Ace celebrity fashion designer, Sabyasachi Mukherjee too showcased his beautiful collections with the theme 'save the tigers'. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 531
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Om Puri campaigns for Mallika Sarabhai
1:40 Ahmedabad/ Jammu, April 12 (ANI): Bollywood actor Om Puri on Saturday joined the campaign trail of Mallika Sarabhai in Gandhinagar,who is pitted against Lal Krishna Advani,prime ministerial candidate of main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party.Puri pledged full support to Mallika.Meanwhile,Bollywood actor Anupam Kher lent his support to the displaced Kashmiri Hindus or Pandits and said that the community should have more representation in the legislatures to make their voice heard. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1108
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Tata Motors Q3 consolidated net revenue grows by 22 per cent
1:50 Mumbai, February 12 (ANI): Tata Motors on Friday, while announcing its financial result of third quarter in Mumbai, reported consolidated revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 of Rs. 31,685 crores, posting a growth of 22 percent over Rs. 25, 975 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, with strong volume growth globally in all major markets. The operating profit (EBITDA) was 4,822 crores in the quarter against Rs. 3057 crores in the corresponding quarter last year. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 399
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Global economic slump hits Indian transporters
1:47 Saurashtra, April 5 (ANI): Indian transporters are almost out of business, worst hit by global economic slump. The truck industry of Saurashtra in Gujarat has bulk of its long fleet lying idle. A conservative estimate says that there were more than one lakh trucks always running to meet the demand. However, the recession has completely changed the scenario for last 2-3 months. Almost 3,00,000 people dependent on the transport industry for their livelihood are without any succour. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 922
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Balochistan 'Unsafe' for Journalists
3:53 Quetta, December 20: Pakistan remains the most dangerous place to work, for journalists. On an average a journalist dies every month in the country leave, aside innumerable abductions, arrests and threats faced by the scribes. And, Balochistan is a perfect `hell’ for the media. For decades, Baloch people have been fighting for an independent, democratic Balochistan. Pakistan has reacted with oppression through its army and secret agencies to finish off the movement. The media is not allowed to report Pakistan's brutalities in the region. In 2010 over half-a-dozen Baloch journalists were targeted by Pakistani security agencies. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 505
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Hema Malini wins Rajya Sabha by-election
1:49 Bangalore, March 4 (ANI): Veteran Bollywood actress cum politician Hema Malini fielded by Bharatiya Janata Party for Rajya Sabha by-election from Karnataka, won by an unexpected margin against her rival K. Marulasiddappa, an independent candidate supported by central ruling Congress party and Janata Dal (Secular) on Thursday. Hema will however, have only a one-year term, ending on April 2, 2012. She enjoyed a full six-year term between 2003 and 2009 in the Rajya Sabha. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 477
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Thousands attend funerals for Bangladesh mutiny dead
1:51 Dhaka, March 2 (ANI): Tens of thousands of mourners attended a state funeral on Monday for dozens of Bangladesh army officers killed in a mutiny last week.The bloody rebellion by Bangladesh Rifles or BDR paramilitary troops at their Dhaka headquarters ended on Thursday, but not before causing a major security alert and alarming a government that has been in power for less than two months. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1104
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Sports complex for CWG will be ready by February: Gill
1:3 New Delhi,December 08 (ANI):India's sports minister,M S Gill in New Delhi on Monday said that the Indira Gandhi Indoor Complex,venue for the Commonwealth Games,will be ready by February 2010.The complex will host three events wrestling, cycling and gymnastic.The minister also reviewed the progress of the ongoing construction work at the venue and expressed satisfaction at the pace. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 825
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Lal Krishna Advani pays tribute to Sathya Sai Baba
2:44 Puttaparthi, April 24 (ANI): Senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani paid humble tribute to the spiritual leader Sri Sathya Sai Baba, who passed away this morning, in a press conference in New Delhi on Sunday. Advani said the demise of Sai has plunged the whole country into deaf sorrows and he will be a source of inspiration for millions of people in the country. Advani added that the spiritual leader had done many developmental works in Andhra Pradesh by providing basic facilities to the locals. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 380
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Sharif slams U S war on terror in Pakistan
2:38 Islamabad/New York, Feb 26(ANI): After a meeting with United States ambassador to Pakistan, Anne W. Patterson, in Islamabad on February 25, Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that the current method in the war on terror is not in ‘anyone's interests’ and Pakistan will have to formulate its own strategies. The meeting between US diplomat and officials of the PML-N was held to discuss political developments after opposition parties won in the country's elections last week. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1688
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Rehabilitation of Tamils, priority for Sri Lanka's govt: Peiris
1:29 Tehran, May 17(ANI): Speaking on the sidelines of the G15 Summit in Tehran on Sunday Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister G L Peiris maintained, the rehabilitation of Tamil civilians displaced by the civil war in the country remains a top priority for his government. Peiris emphasized the government aims to help the displaced Tamil population resettle at the earliest possible. The Sri Lankan government has however been reluctant to set deadlines. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 648
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Sharad Pawar takes over as ICC chief
0:49 New Delhi, July 01 (ANI): Sharad Pawar, the most powerful man in Indian cricket is now the most powerful man in the domain of international cricket as well. Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief Sharad Pawar today took over as International Cricket Council (ICC) president succeeding David Morgan. Pawar, who is the second Indian after Jagmohan Dalmiya to occupy the ICC top post, was given the charge during the annual conference week of the world cricket body. Dalmiya was the first Indian to be elected to the president's post in 1997. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 601
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World Heritage status to Kalka-Shimla toy train
1:45 Shimla, July 19(ANI): Himachal Pradesh has welcomed the status of World Heritage accorded to the 105 years old narrow gauge Kalka-Shimla train. This new status given by UNESCO is likely to boost tourism. The Kalka-Shimla was built by the British in 1903 and is still in excellent condition. Its six-hour journey from Kalka to Shimla takes the train through 107 tunnels and connects a number of hill resorts. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1498
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India’s VI Pay Commission submits report to FM
1:19 New Delhi, Mar 24(ANI): India's Sixth Pay Commission for government employees submitted its report to the Finance Minister P. Chidambaram in New Delhi on March 24. The details of the report are yet to be announced by the Finance Minister. The 6th Pay Commission, headed by Justice B N Srikrishna, was constituted in October 2006 to recommend changes in salary structure of the government employees. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1855
World Cup 2011: We have good chances like any other team: West Indies
2:23 New Delhi, February 22 (ANI): Dwayne Bravo, Vice-Captain of West Indies team, on Tuesday exuded confidence of a good show, as he addressed the media ahead of their first World Cup match against South Africa, in New Delhi. The team will face South Africa on Thursday at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium. Likening Kotla's pitch conditions to West Indies', Bravo said it would prove to be an advantage for them. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 437
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Preneet Kaur sympathetic to Sikhs facing religious bans in Italy
1:41 Mumbai, April 02(ANI): Junior Foreign Minister Preneet Kaur on Thursday extended her sympathies and support to the Sikh community which would be staging protest outside the Indian embassy in Milan today against security restrictions which have forced even the baptised Sikhs to remove the dagger (kirpan), their religious symbol. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1086
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The award gives encouragement: Saina Nehwal
1:18 Hyderabad,July 31 (ANI): India's ace badminton player Saina Nehwal,currently ranked second in the world, said that the announcement of conferment of the coveted Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award has further boosted her morale and dedication to the nation and the game. Already an Arjuna and Padma Shri awardee, Saina has clinched India Open Grand Prix Gold, Singapore Open Super Series and Indonesia Open Super Series this year and entered semi finals of All England Championship. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 607
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