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Indian ethnic community vows not to vote for BJP
1:10 New Delhi, June 5(ANI): The Bhartiya Janta party who are still celebrating there victory in the electoral polls in Karnataka, are likely to lose the votes of Gujjars. The Gujjars have decided not to vote for BJP in the state as well as the general elections. The community also seeks compensation for the people killed. A large number of Gujjars live in the BJP ruled Rajasthan and they have demanding for the scheduled tribe status for long. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1434
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No agreement between Pak U S over drone attacks
1:48 Islamabad, April 8 (ANI): Pakistan and the United States must build trust as they confront Islamist militant violence, senior officials from both sides said on Tuesday, as they failed to resolve disagreement on U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan. U.S. special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke, and Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, held talks with Pakistani political and military leaders. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 974
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Pakistan court declares nuclear scientist free
0:50 Islamabad, February 6 (ANI): A Pakistani court on Friday declared disgraced nuclear scientist Adbul Qadeer Khan as a free citizen. The Islamabad High Court has also urged the government to provide Khan with security and VIP protocol. Khan was placed under house arrest in 2004 by the then president, Pervez Musharraf soon after he made a televised confession to selling nuclear secrets to Iran, North Korea and Libya. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 924
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Maoists ignite landmine in Palamau, kills one policeman
1:9 Palamau, May 29 (ANI): A police personnel was killed and two other were injured after suspected Maoists ignited a landmine in Palamau region of Jharkhand on Friday. The deceased policeman has been identified as Upendra Singh. According to police officials, the security personnel were going to Chak village where Maoists have enforced an economic blockade for several days. The landmine blast took place between Manatau and Chak villages. Anup T Matthew, Superintendent of Police (SP) Palamau District was leading the security forces. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 724
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Kin of Dharmendar, found dead in Sydney, mourn his death
1:15 Punjab, April 12(ANI): Family members of Dharmendar Singh, hailing from Sangrur, who was found dead on a roadside in Sydney on Sunday morning, mourned his death at his home village Nadampur of Sangrur district in Punjab. Singh had gone to Sydney with his wife about one-and-a-half year ago. The Australian police have sent the body of 35-year-old for postmortem and are investigating the cause of his death. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1186
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Idiot club questions sincerity of political leaders
1:25 Amritsar, July 22(ANI): While political parties are planning for the final showdown on July 22, the common man is questioning the sincerity of our political leaders in bringing down inflation. Activist of 'Idiot club' staged a spoof in Amritsar on Monday to satirize current political situation of the country, where parties are being accused of indulging in buying the lawmakers for trust vote. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1101
No ambition to become PM, says Jayalalithaa
1:13 Cheenai, April 15 (ANI): Jayalalithaa, Chief of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam or AIADMK, ruled out her being in the race to become the Prime Minister of India. She asserted this while addressing media persons on Tuesday in Chennai. Further, she also rubbished the rumours of AIADMK having a post-poll alliance with any other party. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1085
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Brinjal, tomatoes growing in the same plant
1:46 Chhattisgarh, June12(ANI): Bhagirathi Prasad Bisai, a 63-year-old farmer from Chhattisgarh carried out amazing experiments by growing the plants of tomato and brinjal in the same pot and grafting them with such perfection that the end results are surprising. He has been conducting such innovative experiments in horticulture for the past one decade. Agricultural experts, however, are of the view that it is likely to produce vegetables belonging to the same family from a single plant. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 2579
Farah to cast Hrithik for her next?
1:4 New Delhi, February 19 (ANI): After working with Shahrukh Khan in Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om Farah Khan switched to Akshay Kumar for Tees Maar Khan and now the chorographer turned director has now apparently turned to Hrithik Roshan for her next flick. Although she says that she will think of casting, once the dialogue draft is ready. According to sources, Farah's shift towards Hrithik took place when she upset the broadcasters of 'Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega' by signing the dance based reality show 'Show Me you Can Dance', which has Hrithik Roshan as one of its judges. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 514
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Research on developing food for Indian astronauts on
1:53 Coimbatore, February 1 (ANI): M Annadurai, project director of moon mission, on Saturday said that research was on to develop food, specific to Indian astronauts. Addressing students at Coimbatore in Annadurai said that this was necessary because the food habits of Indians differed from that of their American and Russian counterparts. He said research was also on to find out whether astronauts could survive using the resources available on the moon. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1130
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Delhi assembly witnesses uproarious scenes
1:43 New Delhi, March 17(ANI): The Delhi assembly witnessed uproarious scenes as the budget session began on March 17. As soon as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Tejender Khanna began addressing the assembly, opposition Bharatiya Janta Party members marched towards him and started shouting slogans wearing placards protesting against the acute shortage of water and electricity in the national capital, New Delhi. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1304
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Nature safaris in Kashmir attract tourists
1:18 Srinagar, July 24(ANI): In an effort to revive tourism in Kashmir, the state tourism department has introduced nature safaris, trekking and nature camps and tourists are now thronging the Dachigam National Park. The state government is also planning to set up campsites at a number of new places where nature lovers would be able to enjoy the scenic beauty. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1105
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Explosives recovered in Maoist-hit Jharkhand
1:10 Ranchi, June 06 (ANI): P K Mishra, Inspector of Jaguar Force in Ranchi on Saturday said that paramilitary troops recovered explosives hidden by suspected Maoists in Jharkhand. Four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and a can bomb were seized from the forests of Lali village on the outskirts of Ranchi, by a patrol of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Over the past decade, the Maoists have spread their influence in central and eastern regions of India and often attack railway lines and mining operations to cripple economic activity, such as the transportation of coal to power and steel companies. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 610
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Equestrian, fashion worlds meet at McDowell Derby fashion show
1:12 Mumbai,February 05 (ANI):The equestrian world recently met the fashion world at a fashion show in Mumbai.The unique combination was evident at the McDowell Signature Indian Derby Fashion Show,where models sashayed down the ramp in jewel coloured dresses side by side with jockeys wearing dapper equestrian inspired wear.The pairing may seem like an odd match as the models towered over the jockeys,but Sonia Vajifdar,who designed the clothes for the evening,gushed over the show. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1636
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General Budget evoke mixed reaction across India
2:34 Chennai/ Mumbai/ Gorakhpur, February 27(ANI): India's budget proposals placed by the Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee before the Parliament on Friday has evoked mixed reaction across the country. Where the farmers have welcomed the reduction in fertilizers and lower priced pulses, the trade and industry sector felt dejected on learning about an increase in excise duty and hike in petrol prices. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 668
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Pak Prime Minister wants US to put no conditions for aid
1:51 Islamabad, April 14 (ANI): The United States should not put conditions on an expected substantial increase in U.S. aid to its ally Pakistan, Pakistan's prime minister told visiting U.S. Senator John Kerry on Monday. Kerry, who arrived in Islamabad earlier on Monday, is pushing a bill, along with a ranking Republican on his committee, Richard Lugar, for a tripling of non-military aid to Pakistan to $1.5 billion a year. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 869
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A mosque built out of temple and church
2:35 Parambu, March 11 (ANI): Raised from building materials of an old temple and a church, a mosque is a shining example of communal harmony in Kerala. The Masjid-u-Salam is situated in Parambu, a small town in Kasaragod district of Kerala. A group of Muslims arrived in the town to find themselves no place to worship. They decided to build a mosque. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1087
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Filmmakers of Kambakht Ishq launch video games
1:24 Mumbai, July 2 (ANI): The filmmakers of Kambakht Ishq are going all out with the promotion of their film.They recently launched video games in Mumbai that will certainly make the film even more talked about,especially among the tiny-tots. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by Sabbir Khan, film revolves around the relationship between a stuntman and a supermodel, played by Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor respectively. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1171
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Anti-Taliban operation may be extended: Official
1:29 Peshawar, June 29(ANI): Pakistani security forces launched an offensive against Taliban fighters near Peshawar on Saturday. Major-General Alam Khattack, who is leading the offensive, said the operation was focused on Bara town, around 5 kilometres west of Peshawar, and could be extended to other parts of Khyber agency. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 997
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Indian PM on the latest terror attack in New Delhi
2:25 On Board/Marseille, September 28 (ANI): Expressing deep shock and anger against the latest terrorist attack in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister has admitted the fallacies in the system to combat terrorism. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has urged to reform the system and refused to put the blame on any particular terrorist organization. Talking to the media persons PM stressed on strengthening Intelligence, prosecution and investigation. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1066
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